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andymetzger · 04-12-2006, 06:36 PM

Do any of y'all have highway bars on your bike? I know they help protect the bike if it's ever dropped, but some say they can be used for comfort, as well, and allow you to stretch out your legs. I looked it up on the net, and I see how some have the built in foot-pegs. Mine don't, and with the angled bend of the tubing at the bottom, I really don't have enough room to put my feet there, or else they are rubbing against some exhaust pipes. (I learned that on the road when I started smelling a little burnt rubber!) Am I the only one with that problem? Are these bars for protection only?

Iceman99 · 04-12-2006, 06:50 PM

they sell foot pegs you attach to the bars .

Iceman99 · 04-12-2006, 06:51 PM

check them out http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de..._Boulevard_M50

Lew · 04-13-2006, 02:12 PM

Man what a bummer. Thought it was going to be about some interesting watering holes on the highways.

andymetzger · 04-13-2006, 03:48 PM

I'm truly sorry Lew. If it helps, I hear in Texas they have drive-thru liquor stores...

CManT1914 · 04-15-2006, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andymetzger

I'm truly sorry Lew. If it helps, I hear in Texas they have drive-thru liquor stores...

Yep, have one right next door in Harker Heights (Killeen is a dry city).

BlaznBlu · 04-15-2006, 10:03 PM

I don't know if your'e looking for something like what I put on my bike, it's a Lindbar (http://www.lindbycustom.com). I wanted something that had a different look, gave me a place to stretch out my legs, and would be wide enough to protect the tank if the bike should tip.

andymetzger · 04-17-2006, 09:15 AM

Those are pretty sharp looking Blazn...I'll have to check them out.

womper · 08-15-2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BlaznBlu

I don't know if your'e looking for something like what I put on my bike, it's a Lindbar (http://www.lindbycustom.com). I wanted something that had a different look, gave me a place to stretch out my legs, and would be wide enough to protect the tank if the bike should tip.

did you have any problems installing them?
they don't say specifically the M50, so i'm just wondering if they bolt right up.

thanks

Rickster · 08-15-2007, 11:31 PM

Fyi womper this is a pretty old thread, you might want to just send BlaznBlu a pm to get faster results.

SNAFU · 08-15-2007, 11:36 PM

From what I read here the Lindby's that fit the M50 are the VL800 #16240041.

Do a quick search and you should get lots of results.

04-12-2006, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
andymetzger Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 1982 GS300L Location: Morristown, TN & Columbia, SC Posts: 64	Highway Bars Do any of y'all have highway bars on your bike? I know they help protect the bike if it's ever dropped, but some say they can be used for comfort, as well, and allow you to stretch out your legs. I looked it up on the net, and I see how some have the built in foot-pegs. Mine don't, and with the angled bend of the tubing at the bottom, I really don't have enough room to put my feet there, or else they are rubbing against some exhaust pipes. (I learned that on the road when I started smelling a little burnt rubber!) Am I the only one with that problem? Are these bars for protection only?

04-12-2006, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Iceman99 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05' M50 Black Location: Valencia , Ca. Posts: 660	they sell foot pegs you attach to the bars . __________________ Jardine 2:2 Taper Exhaust,C50 Air Box with K&N filter, Cobra EFI Fi2000, 32" Drag Bar, Custom Plate Mount,Custom made rear LED Blinkers, Foward control Kit, Kuryakyn pegs, grips and throttle boss, 3 inch lowering kit, Custom Pillion seat, De-badged and De-PAIRED, Pinstriped rims, Chromed drive shaft See my bike and accessories at www.CruiserCustomizing.com/iceman99

04-12-2006, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Iceman99 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05' M50 Black Location: Valencia , Ca. Posts: 660	check them out http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de..._Boulevard_M50 __________________ Jardine 2:2 Taper Exhaust,C50 Air Box with K&N filter, Cobra EFI Fi2000, 32" Drag Bar, Custom Plate Mount,Custom made rear LED Blinkers, Foward control Kit, Kuryakyn pegs, grips and throttle boss, 3 inch lowering kit, Custom Pillion seat, De-badged and De-PAIRED, Pinstriped rims, Chromed drive shaft See my bike and accessories at www.CruiserCustomizing.com/iceman99

04-15-2006, 10:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlaznBlu Clutch Cadet Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2008 Black/Silver GSX650F. 2005 Black M50 with blue ghost flames. Location: West Melbourne, FL Posts: 916	I don't know if your'e looking for something like what I put on my bike, it's a Lindbar (http://www.lindbycustom.com). I wanted something that had a different look, gave me a place to stretch out my legs, and would be wide enough to protect the tank if the bike should tip. Attached Thumbnails __________________ When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So let's all get drunk and go to heaven!

08-15-2007, 11:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,988	From what I read here the Lindby's that fit the M50 are the VL800 #16240041. Do a quick search and you should get lots of results. __________________

04-13-2006, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lew Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Suzuki GZ250 Location: Cataula, Ga Posts: 78	Man what a bummer. Thought it was going to be about some interesting watering holes on the highways.

04-13-2006, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
andymetzger Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 1982 GS300L Location: Morristown, TN & Columbia, SC Posts: 64	I'm truly sorry Lew. If it helps, I hear in Texas they have drive-thru liquor stores...

04-17-2006, 09:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
andymetzger Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 1982 GS300L Location: Morristown, TN & Columbia, SC Posts: 64	Those are pretty sharp looking Blazn...I'll have to check them out.

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