thoughts on spiked bar ends?

caps · April 10th, 2011, 04:59 PM

So I know this is a sports bike, but I REALLY love spikes (to a point). I have these spike spools (in black) on the way here right now (they should arrive tomorrow).

https://shop.eyecandycycledesigns.co...ct_detail&p=94

and I REALLY want these spiked bar ends

http://www.buynowroaringtoyz.com/Arr.../rtk703rtb.htm

However part of me is a bit scared about when (not if) I go down these becoming a weapon I need to be worried about. Thoughts?

bdavison · April 10th, 2011, 05:37 PM

I think they are neat looking.....right up until that spike goes through your ankle in a lowside and drags you by your tendons right over the cliff with the bike.

Ill leave em to the 'busa boys in the ATL that just ride straight lines.

glitch · April 10th, 2011, 05:38 PM

My opinion, as someone who has been down, is that your opinion of spikes on bikes that are ridden might change if you've been tossed and 400lbs of bouncing metal & running mechanism is headed right at you.

Spikes like those might mean the difference between multiple broken ribs + punctured lung + large blood loss + really bad day vs. a fractured bone + big bruises + wind knocked out of you.

gfloyd2002 · April 10th, 2011, 05:49 PM

Your call. My bar ends are nice and rounded. I may even consider greasing them.

setasai · April 10th, 2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Your call. My bar ends are nice and rounded. I may even consider greasing them.

One word. Revenge!

caps · April 10th, 2011, 05:56 PM

Yea I thought so

i just wish it wasn't the case. Oh well, I think I should just save for the Shogun Kit anyway.

play2pwn · April 10th, 2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Your call. My bar ends are nice and rounded. I may even consider greasing them.

Lol big can of @ss whoopin.

SaintJPN · April 19th, 2011, 11:48 PM

I'm in agreement with everyone else that thinks that they're more dangerous than they are worth. In crashes, your chances of getting impaled or ripped open by these barends are incredibly high. Spikes are for the "Parking Space Warrior" who do more cleaning and talking than actual riding.

tapdiggy · April 20th, 2011, 12:04 AM

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thoughts on spiked bar ends?

terrible, useless, ridiculous, out of place, tacky, possible sign of poor decision-making skills.

CThunder-blue · April 20th, 2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tapdiggy

terrible, useless, ridiculous, out of place, tacky, possible sign of poor decision-making skills.

Seriously. Tell us how you really feel

sowega · April 20th, 2011, 08:43 AM

Lamer than Stephen Hawking.

zilaniz · April 20th, 2011, 10:01 AM

damn

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Originally Posted by sowega

Lamer than Stephen Hawking.

ricochet08 · April 21st, 2011, 02:45 PM

I like em. Just seems like it would be a pain screwing them off :-/

Newguy70 · April 25th, 2011, 06:26 AM

They look good on a bike in showroom, but that' s where I would leave them in my opinion. Get yourself a decent pair that will protect the bike in a crash.

Jay
Keep the shiny side up!

April 10th, 2011, 04:59 PM	#1
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	thoughts on spiked bar ends? So I know this is a sports bike, but I REALLY love spikes (to a point). I have these spike spools (in black) on the way here right now (they should arrive tomorrow). https://shop.eyecandycycledesigns.co...ct_detail&p=94 and I REALLY want these spiked bar ends http://www.buynowroaringtoyz.com/Arr.../rtk703rtb.htm However part of me is a bit scared about when (not if) I go down these becoming a weapon I need to be worried about. Thoughts?

April 10th, 2011, 05:49 PM	#4
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Your call. My bar ends are nice and rounded. I may even consider greasing them. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

April 25th, 2011, 06:26 AM	#14
Newguy70 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: Bangkok Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 47	They look good on a bike in showroom, but that' s where I would leave them in my opinion. Get yourself a decent pair that will protect the bike in a crash. Jay Keep the shiny side up! __________________________________________________ YoshiTRCarbonMuffler w/R&GSlider,Hel Brake Lines,RizomaTurnSignals,517RearSet,517Engine Sliders,BikersBarEnds&levers,518LimeWindscreen,Powerlet,Ram,B

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