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RE: Roll bar questions

To: "'MS6453@aol.com'" <MS6453@aol.com>, triumphs@autox.team.net,
Subject: RE: Roll bar questions
From: "Sullivan, John, G (John)" <sullij@ATT.COM>
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 16:17:07 -0400
Mitch,

I purchased and installed the Autopower roll bar from Moss for "street" use.


1. I am tall and the seat is all the way back. I don't think it was
restricted.
2. I can't hear the wind over the Monza exhaust.
3. I haven't bumped my head. I would consider padding. I did notice some
noise from the top frame hitting the bar.
4. The only alteration was for the bolt holes.I found the installation
generally easy; however, I did need a helper placing and holding the nuts. 
5. The only other design which I have seen commercially is the "racing"
installation which includes an additional support bar running from the main
bar to the front passenger side floor.

I installed the roll bar because too many people described horror stories to
my wife. I have felt more comfortable with it; although, I don't know how
much it would help in a serious crash. I feel more anxious about 18 wheelers
who may not see me than I am concerned about a rollover.

Good driving.

John Sullivan
70 TR6 "Bingo"

-----Original Message-----
From: MS6453@aol.com [mailto:MS6453@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 3:52 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net; 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Roll bar questions


Hi all, 
Well it's the time of year when some one has to ask about the pro's & con's 
of roll bars. I need to know if,
1) Do they restrict seat movement
2) Is there added wind noise
3) Am I going to have lumps on my head after a bumpy road   
4) How much has to be altered to install
5) Is there more than one design
This is only for  cosmetic reasons, I really like the way it looks. Any
added 
safety I get from it will be a plus. 
Thanks,
Mitch 74 1/2 TR6

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