Sissy Bar Or Not?

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03 May 2009 14:04 - 03 May 2009 14:06 #287523 by Russ Jackson
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Ok so my 14 year old son wants to ride on the back of the Bike but he doesn't want to play the hold on to Dad Game. Plus he has helped bringing this old horse back to life. So I tracked down a vintage NOS Sissy Bar. No pad yet and I think I will keep it that way. What do you think? Leave it on or not? Pad or no Pad?...Russ

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2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 abs
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03 May 2009 15:48 #287554 by roy-b-boy-b
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I have a sissy bar and i am not going to install it.

If i could find a short sissy bar i would go for it. Roy
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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03 May 2009 16:07 #287558 by RonKZ650
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I was riding on the back of my dad 40 yrs ago and we never had a sissy bar. If he needs a sissy bar, he is just that. Tell him he's too young.
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03 May 2009 16:21 #287561 by Russ Jackson
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He isn't a sissy. Hell he is 5'11". I think its just the age of holding on to his old man and not knowing where to put his hands...LMAO

Guess I will go back to the grab bar.
I remember when Sissy Bars were cool....Russ
1976 KZ 900 B1 29 smoothbores, Kerker, Lester Mags
2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 abs

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03 May 2009 16:36 #287565 by PLUMMEN
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tell him to grab on around pops belly and hang on,no time for being macho its a safety issue you dont want to be worried about if hes hanging on while your in the middle of an emergency! :S that being said i dont have passenger pegs on any of my bikes B)
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03 May 2009 16:42 #287571 by timebomb33
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go with the pad if he helped build it it's only right that he be allowed to enjoy it as well and i don't having those bar stuck in the middle your back would be much fun. besides if he is 5'11" at 14 in a few short years he may be the one giving you the ride when your old and feeble so remember the golden rule. besides in a couple of years when he has his own bike you can take the sissy bar off.
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03 May 2009 17:09 #287581 by grumpy56
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if anyone has a sissy bar that will fit my 82 1000J please let me know...will consider giving up my first born...and $$$$
Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
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1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K

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03 May 2009 21:20 #287712 by Patton
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Russ Jackson wrote:

...I think its just the age of holding on to his old man and not knowing where to put his hands....


Another option could be one of the several versions of special purpose belts available which the operator wears and which provide handles, loops, straps or grips for the motorcycle passenger to hold onto while riding.

Good Luck! :)
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04 May 2009 05:32 #287753 by grumpy56
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Thanks Russ. Never thought of that option. Now need to ponder on it for a spell!
Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
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1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
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04 May 2009 05:56 #287755 by Russ Jackson
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RonKZ650 wrote:

I was riding on the back of my dad 40 yrs ago and we never had a sissy bar. If he needs a sissy bar, he is just that. Tell him he's too young.


My Son says he wants to have a little chat with you..LOL...Russ:woohoo:
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04 May 2009 05:57 #287756 by Bluemeanie
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I had one for my 650 years ago. I felt better having it so my wife would be more secure. When I rode by myself it was a five minute job to remove it. ;)
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