My trip, the gear I've outfitted - Page 2 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

oohnoo · 05-12-2008, 06:09 AM

No offense but that's an accident waiting to happen. Those handle bars may be comfy but in a quick emergency it just looks too dangerous with them right at your adam apple, I wouldn't trust them. Go rent a van and throw the bike in the back and you'll be sooooo much happier.

TajMan · 05-12-2008, 07:05 AM

I won't have bars installed all the time
you move back to stock bars whenever you're in a situation around anyone where reaction time could be needed faster than a couple seconds

I fully understand inherent risks

I believe I will remove that bar in middle thats a good idea. Either that or like I was planning, making sure I have one of those foam pads there.

HLxDrummer · 05-12-2008, 11:10 AM

Good idea but man, be careful! Like others have said, with the 'cruise control' on and your hands away from the gas/brakes it would be scary to have to jump down to the main bars in an emergency...

Just be safe! And I can't imagine considering driving a bike across the county! lol

TwIzTeD_3kGt · 05-12-2008, 11:34 AM

You're crazy dude. Good luck.

houdini · 05-12-2008, 01:33 PM

Are you for real? I would advise against your awaiting death setup. Might as well make a coffin mod to go with it.

As for whatever your putting into that box, ship it and lose the box. Or put into two smaller boxs and ship it for only like 40 bucks priority mail. Only thing I like on that setup is the punisher symbol.

3k2bar · 05-12-2008, 02:17 PM

Ok the box is awesome.

I'm totally digging the extra cruise/bars, just a slight redesign to make them safer, and the best mod ever! It would be cool if they were telescopic and just compressed down when you didn't need them.

All in all wicked!

eengler2 · 05-12-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TajMan

I won't have bars installed all the time
you move back to stock bars whenever you're in a situation around anyone where reaction time could be needed faster than a couple seconds

It's been my experience on bikes that you don't know when you will or will not have more than a couple of seconds for a cage to try killing you.

Good luck on the trip and your sales! Make some money and be safe!

tarfin · 05-12-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eengler2

It's been my experience on bikes that you don't know when you will or will not have more than a couple of seconds for a cage to try killing you.

Good luck on the trip and your sales! Make some money and be safe!

This is true. My suggestion is to buy a sport tourer. I have a Honda ST1100 that came with luggage standard, however you can remove it and let out your inner hooligan when you feel like it. Best of both worlds IMO.

SilverBullet · 05-12-2008, 05:50 PM

Can you really trust how sturdy those home made bars are? Plus, it might make the steering geometry all wacky... not to mention the amount of air rushing at your head will be insane. It'll probably make you more tired in the long run.

I second the shipping of your stuff vs. that huge drag on the back of your bike.

TajMan · 05-12-2008, 07:53 PM

Some of you don't understand or miss the point of things.
thats fine

My handlebars are very sturdy. Once again, I know about risks and how I have to treat moving between bars, in fact I happen to know better than any 1 person in this world, about MY bars here..

You really have to know me well. I make my own decisions.
I will heed any advice of caution, I'm gonna do my best to pull this off and be alive.

05-12-2008, 06:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
oohnoo Verified Seller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LI,NY Trader Rating: (137)	Re: My trip, the gear I've outfitted No offense but that's an accident waiting to happen. Those handle bars may be comfy but in a quick emergency it just looks too dangerous with them right at your adam apple, I wouldn't trust them. Go rent a van and throw the bike in the back and you'll be sooooo much happier. __________________ ----------------[2007 Ride of the Year *"Stroke" her I did.* Retired - TD04 WRX19t's = 513awhp @ 18psi on PUMP

05-12-2008, 07:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
TajMan I own car? Car PWNS me? Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Jordan, UT Drives: '00 R1! Trader Rating: (25)	Re: My trip, the gear I've outfitted I won't have bars installed all the time you move back to stock bars whenever you're in a situation around anyone where reaction time could be needed faster than a couple seconds I fully understand inherent risks I believe I will remove that bar in middle thats a good idea. Either that or like I was planning, making sure I have one of those foam pads there. __________________ former 3/Ss: '92 R/T, '94 3KGT, modded '92 R/T TT '00 R1 I've got in Jersey for the summer!

05-12-2008, 11:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
HLxDrummer Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Drives: 3000GT, '71 Mustang Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My trip, the gear I've outfitted Good idea but man, be careful! Like others have said, with the 'cruise control' on and your hands away from the gas/brakes it would be scary to have to jump down to the main bars in an emergency... Just be safe! And I can't imagine considering driving a bike across the county! lol __________________ 1994 3000GT SL - Old Daily Driver SOLD Go: 3SX Downpipe with Custom DP Back Exhaust, K&N Filter Show: 3SX Clear Corners, New Custom Paint 1993 VR4 with 150K miles - Daily Driver/Weekend Warrior/Sole Method of Transportation Go: eBay Tanabe Concept G Blue Replica TBE, HKS SSQV, Maximals TC Bracket Monitoring: Palm M100 with MMCD, STRI X-Line Boost Gauge Maintenance: 120K with oil pump and main/rod bearings, MSD 8.5MM wires, NGK Platinum plugs, Redline/Castrol Fluids, New ECU, Lowes Pressure Tester, New IAC/PVC/etc. Show: '99 Garnish, Alan's Snake Eyes, Stealthy Wiper Mod, 3SX Aluminum Pedals

05-12-2008, 11:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
TwIzTeD_3kGt Hanging on by a thread Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate NY Drives: An old Mitsubishi Trader Rating: (11)	Re: My trip, the gear I've outfitted You're crazy dude. Good luck. __________________ 12.935 @ 106.58 - 1.911 60' - I/E/MBC@15PSI - Daily Driver

05-12-2008, 01:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
houdini Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Wendell, NC Drives: 92 R/T Twin Turbo Trader Rating: (29)	Re: My trip, the gear I've outfitted Are you for real? I would advise against your awaiting death setup. Might as well make a coffin mod to go with it. As for whatever your putting into that box, ship it and lose the box. Or put into two smaller boxs and ship it for only like 40 bucks priority mail. Only thing I like on that setup is the punisher symbol. __________________ +rep accordingly lol =HØÜÐÌÑÍ= 3Si #1042 Si vis pacem, para bellum 90' Laser RS turbo Parted out and Sold 92' Stealth RT Twin Turbo w/ 1k CFM Turbos Sold 94' Stealth Sold 99' Dodge Durango 5.9L V8 Magnum 4x4 Last edited by houdini : 05-12-2008 at 01:40 PM.

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05-12-2008, 02:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
3k2bar Minister of Happiness Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My trip, the gear I've outfitted Ok the box is awesome. I'm totally digging the extra cruise/bars, just a slight redesign to make them safer, and the best mod ever! It would be cool if they were telescopic and just compressed down when you didn't need them. All in all wicked! __________________ 1993 3000GT VR-4 14psi on 9b's 1993 RHD Toyota Celsior 4.0 V8 1990 Toyota Celica GTS

05-12-2008, 05:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
SilverBullet Large Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Tulsa, OK Trader Rating: (8)	Re: My trip, the gear I've outfitted Can you really trust how sturdy those home made bars are? Plus, it might make the steering geometry all wacky... not to mention the amount of air rushing at your head will be insane. It'll probably make you more tired in the long run. I second the shipping of your stuff vs. that huge drag on the back of your bike. __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer - AWD 5.0L V8 lifted w/ 32" BFG AT K/O's 2004 Mazda6

05-12-2008, 07:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
TajMan I own car? Car PWNS me? Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Jordan, UT Drives: '00 R1! Trader Rating: (25)	Re: My trip, the gear I've outfitted Some of you don't understand or miss the point of things. thats fine My handlebars are very sturdy. Once again, I know about risks and how I have to treat moving between bars, in fact I happen to know better than any 1 person in this world, about MY bars here.. You really have to know me well. I make my own decisions. I will heed any advice of caution, I'm gonna do my best to pull this off and be alive.