Crash bars/highway bars How to tell the difference? - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

KOKO07 · 05-05-2012, 04:34 PM

I would like to get a set of crash bars, does it matter which they are called? Crash bars or highway bars? I want a functioning set of crash bars.

shadowmaker07 · 05-05-2012, 04:42 PM

Since you don't want to utter the word crash, call them highway bars...just my opinion.

damanning71 · 05-05-2012, 04:59 PM

But, if you do get "crash" bars. Try not to use them on the "Highway".

I'm pretty sure they are one in the same.

Ride Safe!

David.

C.W. · 05-05-2012, 05:06 PM

I used to crash after going to the bars.

crittar · 05-05-2012, 05:19 PM

there is a difference .... crash bars will hold up a horzontal bike and protect the engine and your leg. highway bars silply mount on the side and ar for putting your feet on , lets just say crash bars are more part of the frame and are solid. you can see a difference in the mountings

KOKO07 · 05-05-2012, 05:24 PM

Thanks Critter. That was the information I was looking for.

Coop · 05-05-2012, 07:24 PM

Engine guards covers it all. Highway pegs support your feet. Engine guards/crashbars/highway bars are all the same thing, Engine guards is the way to look them up...I think it is the formal name. Cobra bars are nice and decent price. That is what we both have and they are good!
I have highway pegs on my engine guards, best money next to a Mustang seat you can spend on a bike!
Coop

Darth Underhill · 05-05-2012, 09:58 PM

I always though the difference was whether or not they were dented...

kidding, just joking...

05-05-2012, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
KOKO07 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 29	Crash bars/highway bars How to tell the difference? I would like to get a set of crash bars, does it matter which they are called? Crash bars or highway bars? I want a functioning set of crash bars.

05-05-2012, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadowmaker07 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,360	Since you don't want to utter the word crash, call them highway bars...just my opinion. __________________

05-05-2012, 05:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
C.W. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 1,105	I used to crash after going to the bars. __________________ 2008 Aero 750 "Hear the pipes" video

05-05-2012, 07:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Augusta S.C. Posts: 2,920	Engine guards covers it all. Highway pegs support your feet. Engine guards/crashbars/highway bars are all the same thing, Engine guards is the way to look them up...I think it is the formal name. Cobra bars are nice and decent price. That is what we both have and they are good! I have highway pegs on my engine guards, best money next to a Mustang seat you can spend on a bike! Coop __________________ *My Mistress* 2006 VTX 1300R Ride Bells By OldDad

05-05-2012, 09:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Darth Underhill Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 60	I always though the difference was whether or not they were dented... kidding, just joking... __________________ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I am not mad." ~ Salvador Dali

05-05-2012, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
crittar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: n.e. ohio Posts: 115	there is a difference .... crash bars will hold up a horzontal bike and protect the engine and your leg. highway bars silply mount on the side and ar for putting your feet on , lets just say crash bars are more part of the frame and are solid. you can see a difference in the mountings

05-05-2012, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
KOKO07 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 29	Thanks Critter. That was the information I was looking for.

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