H+B engine bars - ground clearance

[Mouse]

Am thinking of getting some H+B engine bars for my 1200, for when the inevitable happens

However, I have been know, on occasion, to corner "enthusiastically", so I'm wondering, how do the bars affect the ground clearance when cornering? I'd imagine having a bar hit the ground is not something you want to happen, as unlike the footpegs, they don't spring back!

Has anyone got experience of this, and whether the bars or the pegs will touch down first?


I remember we discussed this a while back, and someone posted a pic of a table leasning up against the bike (simulating the ground when the bike is leant over) that seemed to show the bars would touch first - but of course the bike was on the centre stand and unloaded. The more weight you put on the bike, the more the rear end will sag, making the bars less likely to touch first, I reckon.

By the way, I know from experience, that with a load of about 200kg and the rear preload at max, the first thing to touch in a corner is the centre stand But with a less lardy pillion, the footpegs scrape first

 

[Marty]

Grounding H+B bars

not exactly sure what the bar configuration is like for H+B on the 12 but have certainly managed to grind both sides on the 1150 on a couple of occasions - quite intentionally of course - wasn't that keen on the chrome finish preferred the bare metal look!

To be honest after doing it I thought that having the ali cylinder headprotectors would have given me a bit more lean angle as the bars are fit fairly proud of the heads.

Still felt good regardless - just leave yourself room to change line/sit up a bit as if you tip in too hard there's always the chance of lightening the rear suspension a little too much and screwing the whole thing up. Make sure you got a reasonably even road surface as well, the surprise of touching down is more than enough to cope with!

Who needs knee protectors with titanium/tungsten or whatever preferred metal the rice rocket riders opt for to get the sparks flying?

Incidentally - given the state of the roads at the moment i reckon it'll be a least next March before I'm up for going for it again.

Go for it!

 

[Mouse]

I'm more worried that grounding engine bars will cause the front wheel to lose grip, which is probably scarier than if it happens to the rear

Pondering the possibility of adding "blobs" to the footpegs so they hit first.

 

[GSmonkey]

I've put the hard plastic cylinder protectors on mine. I'm sure that these are adequate for road use. Bars don't seems a good idea, as they make the bike yet wider still, which will give even more problems squeezing through traffic. Unless you want to go for the 'Urban Commando' look that is

 

[steve silk]

Hi Mouse,

I have H+B engine bars fitted. I also have BT 020's fitted.

The Mainstand touches down first on the right & the Sidestand on the left

 

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[wannabefast]

Hello, I have the H&B bars on my 1200GS & the first day I ground both sides. The bars hit the road before anything else. As for sliding, both wheels slid on me. A bit unnerving to say the least & I was taking it easy. I think your idea of putting something on the peg as a feeler is a good one. For now I am riding it in the twisties like I do when on my Ducati (hang off).
Tony

 

[Mouse]

The Mainstand touches down first on the right & the Sidestand on the left

Interesting, cos when I grounded my main stand, it was a left hander. Very heavily loaded bike though (me plus brother!) so it probably depends on the weight distribution.

Thanks for feedback, all.