Sissy bar with shock absorbers

[retro cruiser]

Going to be playing around and fabricating with the aftermarket sissy bar with the shock absorbers. Looking for feedback from members that have some long time experience with these things. They don't cost a whole lot coming out of China and would like to know how long they last ? Will they hold up for riders that weigh 200 plus ? , they only come in a small size for shorter riders, is this because they don't want adults on these bars ? Any long term feedback with the overall quality would greatly be appreciated.

 

[gcrank1]

Ive been wondering about them, too.....
I think Joey Mac used it on one of his builds, and he is a good sized boy, but Ive never heard about 'lifecycle' of them either.

 

[retro cruiser]

Thanks guys , appreciate the input.

 

[JoeyMac]

Ive been wondering about them, too.....
I think Joey Mac used it on one of his builds, and he is a good sized boy, but Ive never heard about 'lifecycle' of them either.

lol @ "a good sized boy"...

But yeah, they worked for me but I seem to remembering the springs bottoming out on big bumps. Springer forks would basically do the same thing though.

 

[JoeyMac]

this was the bike I used them on, and my set-up was kinda Macgyvered:

viewtopic.php?f=30&t=14057

 

[retro cruiser]

Hey thanks for that Joey, that is one Kool bike, I have a spaceliner frame ready to build but it won't be chrome anymore and no tank.

 

[gcrank1]

Thanx for the link!.......I love looking at that bike (well, and your others too, man, youre an artist).