Homemade Grab Bar :-)

[Chuckthizzle]

I'm sure this has already been done but here you go. 1/2 pvc piping 2 90 degree elbows and 1 3 way ( for the flag mount not pictured). Works great! Paid around $5 and shaves a little weight off by not using the metal grab bar. Also Ive been experimenting with carbon fiber wrap... I still need some more practice but im just getting started Ill hit you guys with the update once it's all painted etc.

 

[MarkMRS4]

Good luck for when you actually have to lift it!

 

[Chuckthizzle]

Mark it lifts with ease. Even with one hand! Its very strong

 

[blasterdemon7]

I'm not sure on this one. Lol.

 

[Chuckthizzle]

Am I going to have to make a quick video for the non believers? The right side pipe is pushed down about 1-1 1/2 into the bike pipe it is solid.

 

[MarkMRS4]

Me either.... I use this stuff every day and id never use it for this purpose!

 

[Wifesblaster]

I need to see the video of the ass end getting yanked up in the air and spun around. I have to do that with my bike in the garage all the time.

 

[Chuckthizzle]

Aight give me a sec.

 

[Chuckthizzle]

Sorry for the side view, gf recorded it lol. Picks up fine and I am still adjusting before gluing the pipes together. But its solid the pvc is more than strong enough for this application.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=071_gFH8CkE&feature=youtu.be

 

[89blaster89]

well looks pretty strong by the looks of the video, now paint it and post some more pics!!

 

[Wifesblaster]

Well I am a person that can admit to be wrong. I would have never thought it would be that strong. Rep given for proving me wrong!

 

[Herpderplol]

Can you post a link to that carbon fiber wrap you have??

And you should wrap the grab bar lol

 

[Chuckthizzle]

I got it off ebay, first time messing with it , I have some more coming in the mail, I have it pictured in my mind how I want it to look, I will post more pics soon. I believe there are higher quality wraps other than this one, pretty cheap but beats the hell out of buying new plastics!
Its by metro series 3D Flexible Carbon Fiber Vinyl Sheet Wrap Skin 12"X12" | eBay

 

[dksix]

well looks pretty strong by the looks of the video, now paint it and post some more pics!!

He's waiting on me to get a load of parts sent to him. It's raining herer every night and I haven't been able to haul the box to work in the mornings. 45 pounds in a wet corrugated box = FAIL according to our UPS guy.

 

[Chuckthizzle]

:-( My Blaster is in the garage feeling naked with no front fender, no bumper, headlight, and no tail light lol. She's shivering its cold at night lol. For a small fee of $.99 a day you can provide plastics for this poor blaster. Don't just turn the channel, make a difference today.

 

[Awk08]

grab bar looks pretty strong to me, but i think you were baby'n it.
we'll need a video with you running the camera and your girlfreind lifting the quad, I:I

 

[Chuckthizzle]

lol the stem is bent were the bars meet