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dragnboy
Do your self a favor and avoid the ALBA "Pro Elite" nerf bars they mount poorly and the quality is terrible. Returned them in person to the store and let them know that my 112# neice bent the bars when installed by just stepping on them. I purchased the AC racing nerf bars and I myself at 220# can stand on them and they don't even flex! Just wanted to warn everyone.
lukester720
Thanks, What did they say about the situation? It seems that those bars would be much stronger than that. I have been happy with my AC's too, a lot of people talk bad about them but they have always been good to me! :D
trxjwb
Do your AC's vibrate when your in the upper RPM range, cause mine do, maybe I just need to retighten them
dragnboy
The design is bad. The AC's have the 2 ends that inner lock on themselves. The ALBA ones dont just the bolt to the motormount with the spacer. I went back once and double checked the install and the set-up is not good. They mentioned they would talk to the supplier (JAPAN) and have them fixed but they have 500 pairs on slow boat from overseas. There will be 500 unhappy customers!!
sloverado
I was looking at the alba nerf bars. I now am looking else were. Thanks for the info.
TRX450rlude
I have never owned AC nerf bars, But I have had horrible luck with AC...everythng I buy from them bends...that being bumper's and grab bars...I will never buy from them again....my grab bar bent by just resting the quad on it...I didnt even wheelie onto it...
#8trx450r
All my AC parts are very strong and I have had zero problems. The ProPegs do need tightend once in a while but I dont consider that a problem.
I looked at the Alba nerfs and just from the pics on their site they look weak from the way the mount.


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Smoker
trxjwb, use a little silicone around the mointing points if you want the vibration to go away, mine used to do it when I would open it up, belly skids are good at doing this too, use pipe insulation around the frame and put the skid back on. Someone may have a better solution but this worked well for me. tongue.gif
mike
QUOTE(Smoker @ Jan 20 2005, 09:34 AM)
trxjwb, use a little silicone around the mointing points if you want the vibration to go away, mine used to do it when I would open it up, belly skids are good at doing this too, use pipe insulation around the frame and put the skid back on.  Someone may have a better solution but this worked well for me. tongue.gif
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i have the pro peg pro armor nerfs and i love them they are made good but just hard as all get out to put on. blink.gif
lawless450r
is it just the nerf bars or is it an alba thing? i was looking at their front bumper with the changeable screens, $20 cheaper than ac.
450R Pilot
Wow, glad I looked in this section. I was set on buying those Alba nerfs...
I still like the bumper though, and will have it.
millertime
i have the albe front bumper with the changeable screens.. they are nice and strong.. i thought about getting the black nerfs... thanks for the heads up..i wont be getting them now
redrocket08
Thanks for the review about the alba nerfs. Also, team alba racing has raised the prices of the nerf bars from $119.99 to $159.99. They also raised the prices of their front bumper from $59.99 to $79.99.
enett_450R
I have a set of the Alba nerfs in black and have been happy with them. You are right about the mounting not being the best but the nerfs seem to be pretty tough. I've jumped on them and they never bent on me(135lbs) so i dont know what to say about that. All in all i like these nerfs and they look alot better than the ac's dull alum, with the black anodizing.
MudGopher
QUOTE(TRX450rlude @ Jan 5 2005, 10:25 AM)
I have never owned AC nerf bars, But I have had horrible luck with AC...everythng I buy from them bends...that being bumper's and grab bars...I will never buy from them again....my grab bar bent by just resting the quad on it...I didnt even wheelie onto it...


From just resting on it???! blink.gif

Are they made of lead?
baja_racer
I too have Alba nerfs.......so far they have preformed fine.
Mills_racing
the guys at ALBA are top notch to work with.
h450rrider87
i bought some alba nerfs and they fell kinda week from the front they look nice cant beat the price of $60 brand new
Morgan
You guys do know that Tusk makes the Alba nerf right?

I thought they were the best fitting nerfs we've put on a bike. They are weak but you arent suppose to stand on nerfs anyways.
h450rrider87
QUOTE(R3Concepts @ Jul 1 2006, 11:23 AM)
You guys do know that Tusk makes the Alba nerf right?

I thought they were the best fitting nerfs we've put on a bike. They are weak but you arent suppose to stand on nerfs anyways.
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yea thats what i said afterwards its not like im going to be standing on them
DirtDevilbt
Ah shoot, I jump all over my AC propegs. Why? I dunno
Other than the fitment, they have been good to me.
TIPPIN'
YOU ALL ARE MISSING OUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE UM PRO PEG NERF BARS.JUST PUT THEM ON LAST NIGHT AND THEY WENT ON LIKE BUTTER.THEY COME FULLY POLISHED AND ARE STRONG AS HELL!
katch26
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YOU ALL ARE MISSING OUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE UM PRO PEG NERF BARS.JUST PUT THEM ON LAST NIGHT AND THEY WENT ON LIKE BUTTER.THEY COME FULLY POLISHED AND ARE STRONG AS HELL!

dont the um nerfs use a non replaceable foot peg?, what do you do when the footpeg gets dull?, atv action just did a review on them and it got like 2 stars......I dont care what it is but that magazine ALWAYS gives 4 or 5 stars I mean they have like ZERO sponsers, lol
TIPPIN'
THEY DO HAVE A NON-REPLACEABLE FOOT PEG(THAT ARE MUCH LARGER THAN STOCK AND HAVE VERY SHARP POINTS).THATS A VERY GOOD QUESTION AS FAR AS THEM WEARING OUT.I'M NOT SURE IF THATS POSSIBLE.DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE UM PEG WEARS OUT AND HOW LONG DOES THAT TAKE?
desrt_racr15
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THEY DO HAVE A NON-REPLACEABLE FOOT PEG(THAT ARE MUCH LARGER THAN STOCK AND HAVE VERY SHARP POINTS).THATS A VERY GOOD QUESTION AS FAR AS THEM WEARING OUT.I'M NOT SURE IF THATS POSSIBLE.DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE UM PEG WEARS OUT AND HOW LONG DOES THAT TAKE?

does someone need to draw you a map to turn off the flippin caps lock, makes it look like your yelling and its seriously annoying. And yes they will wear out, may take a year, may take 2, etc., but they will wear out.

Eric.
katch26
if you can get a hold of the new atv 4 wheel action they did a review on them in the back...the peg is non replaceable and aluminum so they will wear out rather quickly. I dont know how long but they definately will.
TIPPIN'
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THEY DO HAVE A NON-REPLACEABLE FOOT PEG(THAT ARE MUCH LARGER THAN STOCK AND HAVE VERY SHARP POINTS).THATS A VERY GOOD QUESTION AS FAR AS THEM WEARING OUT.I'M NOT SURE IF THATS POSSIBLE.DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE UM PEG WEARS OUT AND HOW LONG DOES THAT TAKE?

does someone need to draw you a map to turn off the flippin caps lock, makes it look like your yelling and its seriously annoying. And yes they will wear out, may take a year, may take 2, etc., but they will wear out.

Eric.

I DO THINGS JUST TO ANNOY PEOPLE.SO, FROM NOW ON I WILL ONLY TYPE WITH THE CAPS LOCK ON , JUST FOR YOU.OH , THANKS FOR ANSEWRING MY QUESTION.
quadking450r
you don't need to be a Dlck bro, he was just askin if you'd turn off caps lock.

and people do make files.. you can always re sharpen them till their gone, but UM's are just knock off AC's.

I just got pro armor fat pegs in black. havnt stuckem on yet, i need a tq wrench i guess... post-696-1105671200.gif so oh well, but their are awesome.

my friend has AC's and they rattle like crazy, but their pretty strong.
TIPPIN'
MY BAD. I DIDN'T MEAN TO BE A DICK.GOOD IDEA WITH THE FILE.
2manytoys
I have the UM pro pegs nerfs on my KFX and I have had zero issues with them. They have been on for about a year now and I ride a lot (mostly XC) I have also been to their shop. It's in Las Vegas. They are good people and also took my suggestions on how they could better one area of the KFX Nerfs. I would by them over the AC Nerfs I have on my TRX now. I'm tired of the damn rattle
redfour504life
QUOTE(quadking450r @ Jan 11 2007, 04:25 PM) *
you don't need to be a Dlck bro, he was just askin if you'd turn off caps lock.

and people do make files.. you can always re sharpen them till their gone, but UM's are just knock off AC's.

I just got pro armor fat pegs in black. havnt stuckem on yet, i need a tq wrench i guess... post-696-1105671200.gif so oh well, but their are awesome.

my friend has AC's and they rattle like crazy, but their pretty strong.

yea now that mine are worn down ill just shappen them if i find that i need to. i got the AC pro peg with the heal gaurds and like a few others said they kick ass. ill never even considers buying another pair. they offer the best of protection and comfort.
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