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Help! Back and forth re: engine/saddlebag guards on Heritage.....
I have both on my SGS and they look fine, but Ive always liked the clean motorcycle lines of the Heritage and hate to mess that up with guards. Yes, I know the protective value of them, but sometimes aesthetics TRUMPS protection.
Just for fun, how about some pics and some thoughts on adding them to my Heritage.
I too was conflicted about the same. I put on the engine guard and saddlebag guard in black on my new Heritage. It look ok and it’s
good insurance against that parking lot “oh ****” and thousands of $$$ In repair cost.
If so inspired I can remove the guards, saddle bags, and windshield in 30-40 minutes and go naked. Not a problem.
Paul
Last edited by pondscum; Oct 23, 2019 at 10:01 PM.
No guards for me. I have them on my RK and I feel they fit the look, but nothing else I own has them. The Heritage is light enough that I don’t worry about “oh ****” moments with it and honestly I need it as skinny as I can get it for commuting.
I had a slight horror story years ago when an older car’s bumper hooked my engine guard and proceeded to drag me and the bike down the road. I honked to alert him, but he thought I was chasing him and spend up. I managed to keep the bike upright and eventually the rusty bumper ripped off and we separated without further incident. He took off dragging his bumper down the road. I thought about chasing him down, but no damage to me or the bike...just my heart rate....so I headed to work.
I like the looks with both front and rear black guards on my 2018 FLHCS. The mustache engine guard works like highway pegs for relief from the floorboards on long rides. The rears almost don't show but protect the bags. I've had at least one "oh sh_t" moment when I was glad I had them.
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Help! Back and forth re: engine/saddlebag guards on Heritage.....
