will crash bars from '74 fit my '78?

t_mokes

I think it will, but want to make sure before I pay for it. only reason why I'm thinking about getting it is because I'm a newbie and chance of me dropping a bike is pretty high... and I want to keep the damage to the minimal.

xs1961 · Last edited by xs1961 on June 15, 2007, 9:43 am; edited 1 time in total

Yep, bars bolt to the engine mounts which have remained the same throughout

t_mokes

thanks. another guy said my exhaust pipe might get in the way, but what do you think? ebay listing has ended, but it might get relisted again. I like to get it if it was an easy bolt on, but if I have to remove the pipe, I might just take my chance...

xs1961

Wouldnt have thought so,I cant remember having to touch the pipes when I fitted a set but it was about 28 years ago !

jayel

look where your pipe are routed then the stock pipes and safety bar in these pics

xs1961

Oh..these are completely different to the set I had..mine were lower down & protected the alternator casing & clutch cover...

gs1327 · 650Rider Supporter Joined: Feb 20, 2007 Posts: 170

Sounds more like the XJ case savers

tracker79

A buddy of mine just lost his leg due to crash bars. A car sideswiped him, hit the crashbar and pinned his foot up against the engine. The kneecap was the weak link, pulled it right apart. The results may have been the same without them, i dunno. One of those things ya wish ya never seen, rode with that guy for 30 some years. It was ugly.

t_mokes

Thanks Jayel! Yeah it won't fit.. Item number: 140126983261 was what I was looking at on ebay, but I will just hope for a minimal damage if/when it falls.

jayel

only two types of riders, those who have fallen down and those who will fall down --------- you are right tho' all the safety bar is good for is a slow dump, won't save you in a real crash

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