H&B Crashbars

[Ropey]

Hey guys,

Just about to buy a set of H&B engine bars and looking at the upper set as well... question is are the upper set more cosmetic than protection??

I can appreciate the value of the engine bars but upper ones seem cosmetic to me??

Am I wrong

Cheers
John

 

[Boxerboy55]

. . . . I can appreciate the value of the engine bars but upper ones seem cosmetic to me??
Am I wrong
. . . .

I don't think you're wrong.
I'm trying to track down some HB engine bars myself to replace the simple standard bars that came on my bike.

 

[skyenet]

Hey guys,

Just about to buy a set of H&B engine bars and looking at the upper set as well... question is are the upper set more cosmetic than protection??

I can appreciate the value of the engine bars but upper ones seem cosmetic to me??

Am I wrong

Cheers
John

I have the upper engine bars and am sure they offer some protection but have to admit I bought them for the GSA looks. The H&B bars are a PITA to fit/remove. I have adapted mine so they are easier to move out of the way for access to side panels.

 

[Peter]

I have both engine and upper H&B bars. I too have to admit that I bought the upperbars for cosmetic reasons. I do wonder that if in the event of a spill that the upperbars might transfer the crash forces onto the small black bars that the upper U bolts are attached to. These black bars hold the "beak" in place (and probally other parts). So in the end would these upper tank proctecting H&B bars be of use?