Thread: Defender tube bar design....opinions

Originally Posted by Racing Sardine

Excuse my ignorance but where would the number plate go?

Would that not interfer with the fitmant of lights?

I still reckon a flip up plate concealing the fair lead would be much nicer

I've been playing with some different outrigger braces to see what they look like.

This one is straight. This is the easiest one to do, and although it matches the bottom outrigger, it's probably a bit plain for my liking.



This one has a bend at one end. A bit more work involved, but it's the little details that make a big difference sometimes
I like this one more than the straight one.



This is the gusseted one, same as before. Just putting the picture here for easy comparison.



Although it would be easiest for me to have just the one design, I can probably offer any of these as an option, mainly because most of my products are made to order.

Cheers, Murray

Originally Posted by dullbird

Would that not interfer with the fitmant of lights?

I still reckon a flip up plate concealing the fair lead would be much nicer

You're probably right about the lights Lou. The number plate in the pic is a full size one, most have slimline plates these days which would give a bit more space, but a flip up one might be the way to go.
Just trying to keep it simple, but that's what prototyping is about........chopping and changing things.

Cheers, Murray

I haven't noticed flip up plates that readily available here Murray.

I was looking a little while back and only managed to find them on eBay from the states

It could also just been the way I was searching, I think ARB do them however if its something that is not readily available you could alway look at making your own that way if it could be something you can offer as an option to your bar and other 3rd party bars as a separate stand alone unit.

Just a thought of course

oi...no more enhancements

re: braces, I like the one with the little bend in it.........can I change my order?

Originally Posted by weeds

oi...no more enhancements

re: braces, I like the one with the little bend in it.........can I change my order?

Your bar hit the road with the courier yesterday mate

To be honest, I think the gussets look better in the flesh than in pictures on here so I'm sure you'll be happy when you see it. I reckon I'll have the gussets on my own bar.

Looking forward to seeing the galvanised version when you get it fitted up.

Cheers, Murray

Originally Posted by rijidij

Your bar hit the road with the courier yesterday mate

To be honest, I think the gussets look better in the flesh than in pictures on here so I'm sure you'll be happy when you see it. I reckon I'll have the gussets on my own bar.

Looking forward to seeing the galvanised version when you get it fitted up.

Cheers, Murray

lol.......

happy enough with mine.....a two week trip to moreton is in my way