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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Hi all,

Does the 231 have a pop-up roll bar, like the 129 and 230?

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Hi all, Does the 231 have a pop-up roll bar, like the 129 and 230? Thanks! v8
Yes it does but unlike earlier models you can't actually raise/lower it.

It will pop when the rollover sensor is activated.
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Yes it does but unlike earlier models you can't actually raise/lower it.

It will pop when the rollover sensor is activated.
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I've been searching high and low but cant find any pictures / video of the roll bar deployed (or being deployed) Has anyone seen this?
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