Nerf bars/nets/heel guards on trikes - opinions?

[TheRealFatShady]

I am looking for others' input on Nerf Bars, Heel Guards, and nets for trikes.

I want a smaller set for my big red, maybe a full net set up but at least a brush guard style brace for leaning on when I'm out mudding.

But for my 350X, I picked up a set of TRX450 Tusk Heel Guards. Another guy had them on his 350X and I just love the look. Need to trim the fenders, but I'm fine with that as long as there's something there and not a giant gaping hole.

(Hope you guys don't mind me stealing your pictures, will remove if you guys don't want them posted)

Here's a big red set:



Some others:


I was thinking about the heel guards for my 350X, 450 pegs, and the full nerf bar with netting. I just need to worry about modding it and then making sure the kicker doesn't reach the netting and tear it.

What does the community think about these on trikes?

Thanks guys

[350Xccelerator]

I wanna see more pics of that white and black 350x!

[TheRealFatShady]

It is a really nice trike! I am hoping to do mine in a similar color scheme.

[MrPretty]

I wanna see more pics of that white and black 350x!

Agreed! That one picture is such a tease!

[Kintore]

I run them on my R,
I used to not like them actually, This is my first full season on them.

And I have to say, they have saved me more times I can count. Not only do you get protection from other riders, you get a sense of stability/confidence to go with them.


I want to get new ones with 450r pegs built in with kickups.

[pantera1975]

Keep this going, I was on the other board awhile ago and didn't get no one to respond. I want to do just heel guards on my 250r. But I dont want to trim on tre fenders at all.

[Kintore]

Also, ask any of us OTC riders, Most of them run them.

Mine are custom built, others mod up 450r and alike nerfs from squares/ q wads and make them work.

[Thorpe]

Kintore-- Why does your front fender say "I love T-bags"???

[Bryan Raffa]

Kintore-- Why does your front fender say "I love T-bags"???

Cuz he loves T Baggin... ATCtim does also....

mine are modified DG's off a late model banshee

[Kintore]

Kintore-- Why does your front fender say "I love T-bags"???

big inside joke, dont worry I aint no Richard Simmons

[TheRealFatShady]

Thanks for the pics, guys. Anyone use them on trail bikes, would be on my 350x and I don't race at all.

[cardone]

Yea that 350 in the first pic looks clean
do you have any pic of it on here?

[atctim]

I have used them on an 84 250R trail bike - and they not only don;t serve a purpose on a trail bike, but they very much get in the way on a trail bike. it is my opinion that they are not good for trails. I have since removed mine from my trail bike. Nerf bars are used for two things: 1 - giving a larger footpeg for sure footing - this can be accomplished on a trail bike with different or modified pegs. 2 - keeping other racers tires out of your feet - not alot of aggressive passing going on in the trails.

Here is mine

[Dirtcrasher]

You know how I feel, nerfs keep other guys from jamming into you during aggressive riding. For trail riding, your just asking to hit a stump or get the net caught on something etc etc

[TheRealFatShady]

Hmm, maybe better left for my 250R if I ever get around to the CR480 swap, then have it as just a snow or ice bike