Must stop buying chrome..... - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

bc_firefighter · 04-29-2012, 05:01 PM

Almost there.... until the new parts arrive.

maverickman · 04-29-2012, 05:10 PM

Whenever I see spikes on the handlebar ends I always think about how much that would hurt in an accident.

bc_firefighter · 04-30-2012, 12:57 PM

Some things, like accidents, I prefer not to think about. On the other hand, that's why I took advanced rider training and always ride in full gear. With all the risks I take on a daily basis, the spikes don't concern me too much.

Pale · 04-30-2012, 01:11 PM

If you're hitting the end of your handlebar grip hard enough to do damage you're already in some serious trouble

**Polovision** · 04-30-2012, 01:42 PM

I perfer plastic!

**Polovision** · 04-30-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverickman

Whenever I see spikes on the handlebar ends I always think about how much that would hurt in an accident.

Everything hurts in a accident.

bolt-on-bandito · 04-30-2012, 02:23 PM

i have those grips, i can see very few situations where these would stab me in the event of an accident. more like poke me when i am tooling around the garage....

naga77777 · 04-30-2012, 02:46 PM

OP, the bike looks nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pale;

If you're hitting the end of your handlebar grip hard enough to do damage you're already in some serious trouble

^das what I was thinking. I'd rather get stabbed by a sharp spike, than a blunt end-weight.

Doubt I could put the on my bike, though. I'm sure they'd rip right throught the bike cover on a windy day....

Jendesigner · 04-30-2012, 02:52 PM

They are not sharp. I have had them on several bikes in the past and my current bikes now. No problem with a cover either.

vballz · 04-30-2012, 03:46 PM

Black is the new chrome.

04-29-2012, 05:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
maverickman Senior VR Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 397 Thanks: 9 Thanked 65 Times in 60 Posts	Whenever I see spikes on the handlebar ends I always think about how much that would hurt in an accident. __________________ '08 C50T "Moxie" "I have all my money tied up in non-negotiable debts so no one can take it away from me"

04-30-2012, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
bc_firefighter VR Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 56 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Some things, like accidents, I prefer not to think about. On the other hand, that's why I took advanced rider training and always ride in full gear. With all the risks I take on a daily basis, the spikes don't concern me too much. __________________ 2003 Volusia - Teal/Silver, Lowered 2", tach, kury grips and pegs, engine guards, hard mount bags, Jardine pipes,Thunder intake, Webslinger speedo. 1983 Goldwing Interstate - Black, all original.

04-30-2012, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pale VR Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 88 Thanks: 15 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts	If you're hitting the end of your handlebar grip hard enough to do damage you're already in some serious trouble __________________ '02 Volusia - Corbin Young Guns seat - Jardine Tapered exhaust - lots of plans... Last edited by Pale; 04-30-2012 at 01:14 PM. Reason: Because apparently I'm illiterate

04-30-2012, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Polovision Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA, Cameron Park. (Near Sacramento) Posts: 10,798 Thanks: 412 Thanked 304 Times in 239 Posts	I perfer plastic! __________________ My Rides in the west

04-30-2012, 02:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
bolt-on-bandito VR Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 242 Thanks: 9 Thanked 34 Times in 25 Posts	i have those grips, i can see very few situations where these would stab me in the event of an accident. more like poke me when i am tooling around the garage.... __________________ 2007 C50, 3" drop, 2" risers, crash bar, hwy pegs, LED running lights, 1/2 "home boy mod", gutted pipes, spikey grips, custom tail light/license plate. John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."----Jesus

04-30-2012, 02:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,777 Thanks: 5 Thanked 479 Times in 415 Posts	They are not sharp. I have had them on several bikes in the past and my current bikes now. No problem with a cover either. __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html Last edited by Jendesigner; 04-30-2012 at 02:54 PM.

04-30-2012, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
vballz Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ozarks Posts: 746 Thanks: 177 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Black is the new chrome. __________________ 2004 Suzuki Volusia. Mustang seat and pillion. OEM Windshield. 2" Risers. 2" lowering dogbones. OEM Lightbar. OEM C-90 saddlebags. Cobra backrest and luggage rack. Cobra passenger footrests. Vance & Hines Cruzers. Cobra engine guard with Kuryakyn footpegs. Harley front fork reflectors. Metzler 880's front & rear. BackOff brake light signal module. Custom Dynamics LED tailight board. SpeedBleeder. VA lowers. BB's Windshield bag. One fine-looking lady holding onto me!

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