F800GS Holan Crashbars report - Page 8

FrozenViking · 04-27-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by WoodWorks

I like my Holans, they've done what I bought them to do several times now.

I'm expecting similar spills (Hey, I'm realistic), so I want to get the crashbars sooner, rather than later.

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Originally Posted by WoodWorks

But if were buying today, I'd take a serious gander at the AltRider bars. I saw them at the BMW Rally in Redmond, and they looked stout and yet not ugly and intrusive (like some I could mention, but won't).

I really like the look of the AltRider bars. Definitely need to research them a bit.

Captain Beardylocks · 04-27-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FrozenViking

Are the guys at Holan aware of this? ... Could these parts be swapped out, to avoid the problem?

I was just gonna swap 'em with stainless hardware, or if that looks expensive, just paint over the exposed parts. not really that expensive eityher way.

Singletrack_mind · 05-11-2012, 09:54 PM

I'm pretty happy with my Holan bars and have crashed on them a lot. Last week they really paid for themselves. On the first day of a 6 day trip, on a really rocky climb, I got bounced off line and rammed a huge rock jutting out from the hillside. This was a square edged boulder, utterly immovable, the visible portion about the size of two refrigerators. I hit it right on the leading edge of the uppermost loop of the crashbars, right side. This is just an inch or two from the radiator. The bars sustained serious damage, but the radiator was untouched. Without these bars, my ride would have ended right there.

Haven't decided yet whether to repair or replace, but the beauty of it is that I don't have to do anything at all right now, just keep riding : )

Postscript: When I looked into replacing the right side crash bar I discovered that as of May 2012 the Holan bars are no longer being imported to the USA. End of this thread!

one.nine · 07-01-2012, 09:56 AM

That pisses me off. wtf Holan? those are the crash bars i want...

kugi · 07-02-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack_mind

Postscript: When I looked into replacing the right side crash bar I discovered that as of May 2012 the Holan bars are no longer being imported to the USA. End of this thread!

I think you can order it direct in Polish producer - holan.pl or twalcom.com (Italy).

Best,
Marcin

one.nine · 07-02-2012, 06:31 PM

we'll see, emailed them

one.nine · 07-03-2012, 05:47 AM

Holan will ship directly to the USA. 70 euros for shipping? I guess it's not that bad, that should put the price right at $320. I also emailed Revzilla and asked them if they would be a new distributer in the USA. I love those Holan pro bars. It's the lower engine protection, looks pretty stout.

kurt1305 · 07-03-2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FrozenViking

I really like the look of the AltRider bars. Definitely need to research them a bit.

I was sold on the Alt Rider bars until I saw the disclaimer they would not work with the BMW OEM large skid plate. Holan was my second choice, but I found they were no longer imported. I ordered the SW Motech instead as I liked the body work protection offered.

one.nine · 08-11-2012, 02:02 PM

Got a set of Holan Pro's today for my f800gs. I ordered them directly from Holan in Poland. Great customer service. Great communication. Great product. I asked revzilla if they would consider carrying their stuff, they said maybe some day. Holan said they were interested...... anyway. I wanted to share my experience.

blaster11 · 08-11-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by one.nine

Got a set of Holan Pro's today for my f800gs. I ordered them directly from Holan in Poland. Great customer service. Great communication. Great product. I asked revzilla if they would consider carrying their stuff, they said maybe some day. Holan said they were interested...... anyway. I wanted to share my experience.

Just curious, as I have a pending order, how long from Poland to US? I still haven't even gotten a confirmation email, from an order in July.

one.nine · 08-12-2012, 02:49 PM

I first spoke with them early July. They had a batch ready July 22. I paid late July. Took about 1.5-2 weeks. Customs there is very slow. Once it cleared customs, about 7-10 days. They're worth the wait IMO.

speed_racer · 11-13-2012, 05:16 PM

I've had mine on my f650gs for a while now.. They have taken 3 hits n nothing.. The one on the road though (oil spill) didn't quite keep the top fairing safe, just scratches rather than breaking though..
I got the holan rear pannier/crash as well.. Top notch stuff in my opinion ;)
Fitting for back n front was about an hour..

speed_racer · 11-13-2012, 05:17 PM

I read someone had to grind away casings to get em to fit.. I didn't have that problem...

05-11-2012, 09:54 PM	#108
Singletrack_mind Cave Man Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Northern New Mexico Oddometer: 311	Holans survive a really hard hit I'm pretty happy with my Holan bars and have crashed on them a lot. Last week they really paid for themselves. On the first day of a 6 day trip, on a really rocky climb, I got bounced off line and rammed a huge rock jutting out from the hillside. This was a square edged boulder, utterly immovable, the visible portion about the size of two refrigerators. I hit it right on the leading edge of the uppermost loop of the crashbars, right side. This is just an inch or two from the radiator. The bars sustained serious damage, but the radiator was untouched. Without these bars, my ride would have ended right there. Haven't decided yet whether to repair or replace, but the beauty of it is that I don't have to do anything at all right now, just keep riding : ) Postscript: When I looked into replacing the right side crash bar I discovered that as of May 2012 the Holan bars are no longer being imported to the USA. End of this thread! Singletrack_mind screwed with this post 05-14-2012 at 09:04 PM Reason: Holan bars no longer available

07-01-2012, 09:56 AM	#109
one.nine Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: ABQ, NM Oddometer: 15	That pisses me off. wtf Holan? those are the crash bars i want... one.nine screwed with this post 07-01-2012 at 11:29 AM Reason: spell chucker sux

08-11-2012, 02:02 PM	#114
one.nine Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: ABQ, NM Oddometer: 15	Got a new set today Got a set of Holan Pro's today for my f800gs. I ordered them directly from Holan in Poland. Great customer service. Great communication. Great product. I asked revzilla if they would consider carrying their stuff, they said maybe some day. Holan said they were interested...... anyway. I wanted to share my experience.

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07-02-2012, 06:31 PM	#111
one.nine Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: ABQ, NM Oddometer: 15	we'll see, emailed them

07-03-2012, 05:47 AM	#112
one.nine Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: ABQ, NM Oddometer: 15	Holan will ship directly to the USA. 70 euros for shipping? I guess it's not that bad, that should put the price right at $320. I also emailed Revzilla and asked them if they would be a new distributer in the USA. I love those Holan pro bars. It's the lower engine protection, looks pretty stout.

08-12-2012, 02:49 PM	#116
one.nine Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: ABQ, NM Oddometer: 15	I first spoke with them early July. They had a batch ready July 22. I paid late July. Took about 1.5-2 weeks. Customs there is very slow. Once it cleared customs, about 7-10 days. They're worth the wait IMO.

11-13-2012, 05:16 PM	#117
speed_racer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne CBD Oddometer: 251	I've had mine on my f650gs for a while now.. They have taken 3 hits n nothing.. The one on the road though (oil spill) didn't quite keep the top fairing safe, just scratches rather than breaking though.. I got the holan rear pannier/crash as well.. Top notch stuff in my opinion ;) Fitting for back n front was about an hour..

11-13-2012, 05:17 PM	#118
speed_racer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne CBD Oddometer: 251	I read someone had to grind away casings to get em to fit.. I didn't have that problem...