rnvanquish
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The main issue is that stunting cages are good for stunting and not much else. Generally, they're bulky and obtrusive and restrict the lean angles that most casual riders, especially canyon riders, are accustomed to. My company is currently working on protection for these bikes that's specifically designed for casual riders/canyon carvers. We're keeping lean angle and low-profile at the forefront of this build. After all, the majority of us aren't stunters and don't need those massive cages. However, the majority of us DO need to maintain the ability to lean excessively and not worry about some bulky cage catching the ground during extreme maneuvers.
Unfortunately, due to the tsunami in Japan, the importation of these FZ8s has been EXTREMELY limited. Due to this, we're currently working on getting some of the more popular bikes fit up first (the GSXR600, GSXR750, CBR600, and R6).
I have been working closely with the owner on these bikes as he's designated me as the project manager for these. I sincerely hope we get to make these bars for the FZ8 as I ride an FZ8 myself, it will be a little down the line though. I'll keep you guys posted as to how it goes.
Here are the bars we've made for the GSXR:
As you can see, these bars are extremely close to the fairing to allow for deep lean angles. In fact, measurements show that these bars protrude LESS THAN 1/8" farther than where generic frame sliders do. That's not too bad for a cage.
Here's what we've done for the R6. I'm not wild on the aesthetics of the R6 bar but it's what the owner wanted to do. I can tell you first hand, the bar itself works great. If i had my druthers though, the upper bracket would have been a bucket joint to that slightly lower mounting point, not a funky bracket up to the slightly higher one near the seat but sometimes you have to pick you battles.
As you can see, though, the R6 bars are extremely close to the fairings as well. The goal of these bars was basically to offer protection for those that would like something that goes beyond basic frame sliders but don't necessarily want an expensive stunt cage. From what I've found, most cages designed towards stunting are in the $250-$275 range. For our bars, we're looking at an MSRP of about $170.
Unfortunately, due to the tsunami in Japan, the importation of these FZ8s has been EXTREMELY limited. Due to this, we're currently working on getting some of the more popular bikes fit up first (the GSXR600, GSXR750, CBR600, and R6).
I have been working closely with the owner on these bikes as he's designated me as the project manager for these. I sincerely hope we get to make these bars for the FZ8 as I ride an FZ8 myself, it will be a little down the line though. I'll keep you guys posted as to how it goes.
Here are the bars we've made for the GSXR:
As you can see, these bars are extremely close to the fairing to allow for deep lean angles. In fact, measurements show that these bars protrude LESS THAN 1/8" farther than where generic frame sliders do. That's not too bad for a cage.
Here's what we've done for the R6. I'm not wild on the aesthetics of the R6 bar but it's what the owner wanted to do. I can tell you first hand, the bar itself works great. If i had my druthers though, the upper bracket would have been a bucket joint to that slightly lower mounting point, not a funky bracket up to the slightly higher one near the seat but sometimes you have to pick you battles.
As you can see, though, the R6 bars are extremely close to the fairings as well. The goal of these bars was basically to offer protection for those that would like something that goes beyond basic frame sliders but don't necessarily want an expensive stunt cage. From what I've found, most cages designed towards stunting are in the $250-$275 range. For our bars, we're looking at an MSRP of about $170.
