I'm new, just finished the paperwork today for a 2013 1200 sportster model 72, red big flake

Looking for some guidance selecting a nice chrome engine guard, Harley has them, some aftermarket stuff too. Will anything on the market for post 2011 sportsters fit my bike ?

Any preferences or cautions ?

Thanks

 

Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. I cheated and got the dealer to supply and fit the front guard on my Sporty, so it's been there since I took delivery and works fine!

 

The dealer has a bar, also there are lindby's, jardines and a fatter Buffalo bar that looks too beefy for my 72. they all appear to be universal fit

 

Welcome!! . I would check Ebay first. Lots of people remove em and list em cheap at times.

 

I have my HD bar (perfect condition) for sale in the "lots of sportster parts" thread in the classifieds if you want to take a look.

 

get the HD engine guards they look awesome and the price isn't that bad

 

The highway pegs work as good or better as crash bars. I know this first hand, and can share pictures. Not to mention the crash bars are fugly. Highway pegs work better, and have a secondary function.

 

No need to mention them - they're BEAUTIFUL!

 

IMO engine guard on ANY sporty just don't look good. Most "Guards" are used for touring bikes due to their heavy weight, Sporty don't suffer from such weight gains, they sit super low to the ground, and quite simply it's not needed. Wonder why many take them off their sporty's and selled them on eBay? That show something, doesn't it. Lastly, engine guard just gives you a "false sense" of security and if you suffer from that then maybe you shouldn't be riding.. Just my 2cents~

 

I suspect there are lot more bars on Sportys than on Ebay! No need for you to imagine why those of us who do have one fit them. You may be pleased to learn I don't have one on MY Buell!