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Nov 5, 2009 | 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bqualls

SURFFOR Chop did a great job of explaining the Auxiliary Running Light / Brake Light / Turn Signal Conversion Kit. By Engine Guard Kit, I meant the curved bars you can install on the forward part of the frame to protect the gas tank if the bike tips. It might be a good investment until you become familiar with the bike's weight, center of gravity, and how turning the front fork (with the bike stopped) affects it leaning over. This is the voice of experience speaking, as I tipped my Sportster (first bike) twice shortly after getting it, and the engine guard saved it. The chrome on the engine guard was so hard, the engine guard wasn't even scratched. I think the Sportster has a higher center of gravity than the Dyna and is easier to tip, in spite of the Dyna being the heavier bike. I haven't tipped my Dyna (yet), haven't even come close (knock on wood), partly because it doesn't tip so easily and partly because I've learned how to handle it. Something to consider. You can judge your own confidence level. Again, congrats. Sweet ride.

The dealer in Hawaii I stopped in at last month suggested the Engine Guards as well. I guess I'll be taking all this pretty slow at first. And considering the price of the bike and repair costs for me doing stupid S#!T with it or to it, I want it to spend more time with it out of the repair shop than in it.

The more I read, and the more questions I ask, I'm starting to get a feel for for what I THINK I may do with it after I get it. I just hope April gets here soon! Thanks for the updated info. BH.