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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Chilly Willy on October 15, 2006, 06:54:13 PM

Title: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: Chilly Willy on October 15, 2006, 06:54:13 PM
What are some of the main differences between these two sets of bars?  I've noticed that a fair number of people on the board have one or the other.  Are they totally different in design / feel?

Chilly
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: makenzie71 on October 15, 2006, 08:12:40 PM
ss > *
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: Chilly Willy on October 15, 2006, 08:14:17 PM
Quote from: makenzie71 on October 15, 2006, 08:12:40 PM
ss > *

???
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: makenzie71 on October 15, 2006, 08:16:10 PM
srinath bars > *

better english for you?
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on October 15, 2006, 08:16:40 PM
ss = seshadri_srinath

* = Mak being a nerd

basically... Srinath bars > all
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: Chilly Willy on October 15, 2006, 08:17:52 PM
Yes, but why?  Also, is it a moot point altogether, or is Srinath still making them?

Chilly
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: makenzie71 on October 15, 2006, 08:18:51 PM
I think he's still making them.  I like them because I'm a site and community supporter...the cool shaZam! from us small guys is the bomb no doubt all time.
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: Chilly Willy on October 15, 2006, 08:21:23 PM
I agree with you there!  It's important to support your community. :thumb:

Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: tussey on October 15, 2006, 08:39:47 PM
Quote from: makenzie71 on October 15, 2006, 08:12:40 PM
ss > *

lol how nerdy am I for understanding that?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: annguyen1981 on October 15, 2006, 08:43:16 PM
Quote from: tussey on October 15, 2006, 08:39:47 PM
Quote from: makenzie71 on October 15, 2006, 08:12:40 PM
ss > *

lol how nerdy am I for understanding that?  :laugh:

I hope not nerdy at all...

...cause I understood it too. :oops:
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: makenzie71 on October 15, 2006, 08:45:25 PM
I think it's more of a common sense thing than nerdiness...
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: pantablo on October 15, 2006, 10:14:53 PM
srinath's are a lower knock off version of the sm2 bars--> lower cost, lower quality. not bad in and of themselves, just not in the same league as the SM bars. Will still get the job done.
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: The Buddha on October 16, 2006, 05:39:06 AM
My 4 weld's were SM knock off made frm steel instead of stainless.
My 2 welds were totally different, where I dropped the idea of having SM look alikes and just bent the center parts. The 2 welds fit the 90-00 bike like nothing else. Its actually better than 89 clip on's that they are based off ... it was better than anything I have seen on a GS. Drag bars, superbike ... whatever.
4 welds on the other hand fit the 01+ ... 2 welds did not ... the choice is limited for the 01+.
I am working on making a 4 weld type bar (will fit 01+ ) that wll actually be like nothing I have ever made, or even seen ...  O0 ... watch this space, but its definetly comming soon.
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: melloGS on October 16, 2006, 07:38:13 AM
I have the SM2 bars and they are great :thumb:
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: The Buddha on October 16, 2006, 10:21:02 AM
Quote from: melloGS on October 16, 2006, 07:38:13 AM
I have the SM2 bars and they are great :thumb:

Oh yea ...  :2guns:  :2guns:  :2guns: MelloGS ...
Oh what ... its an 04+ ... never mind ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Re: Srinath bars vs. SM2s
Post by: cafeboy on October 16, 2006, 12:58:37 PM

I am working on making a 4 weld type bar (will fit 01+ ) that wll actually be like nothing I have ever made, or even seen ... O0 ... watch this space, but its definetly comming soon.
   and when they are done i want a set  for my 06 :thumb: