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Cruiser
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I had a bike go down while I was parking it. Lost footing in dark. Lemme tell you. I escaped a dented primay, tank, and busted ankle. The bike.was 650 lbs plus, and I could still muscle it up by the bars. I am 5'7" and no bodybuilder. But the engine guard saved my nite. It all depends how lucky you feel and whether you are strong enough to keep ot from the point of no return.
Novice
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Springfield, Va
I agree with Mysterycruiser, my son has a 2011 Street Glide and he was hit by a car that made a U turn in front of him, and as he tried to manouver out of the way of the car, it broad sided him, as it struck the Highway bars, saving his leg from major damage and he was also able to keep the bike upright. His bike was damaged, but he walked away without a scratch. So, the Highway bars/engine guard was a savior.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: Kennewick, WA
I think highway bars help more than hinder. To me they serve a similar function like Bark Busters on off-road race bikes. The Bark Busters protect your hands when slapping against trees and the hand shields mounted to them save your hands from tossed up rocks. For the most part they are a great thing to have, that is until you go over the bars and they trap your hands and snap your wrists.
As to the highway bars, I see them as having way more advantages than disadvantages. I'd rather walk away from an accident than worry if the bars are going to damage the bike.
A former co-worker was a passenger behind her husband as they were riding their Harley Dresser down a puddle filled dirt road on their way to a campground. Doing about 5 MPH and trying to steer around a puddle, the bike slipped on the slope and fell over breaking her ankle in three places. Her husband had a crash bar to protect him, but she had the bike pin her down and snap her ankle.
As to the highway bars, I see them as having way more advantages than disadvantages. I'd rather walk away from an accident than worry if the bars are going to damage the bike.
A former co-worker was a passenger behind her husband as they were riding their Harley Dresser down a puddle filled dirt road on their way to a campground. Doing about 5 MPH and trying to steer around a puddle, the bike slipped on the slope and fell over breaking her ankle in three places. Her husband had a crash bar to protect him, but she had the bike pin her down and snap her ankle.
Stage III
Joined: Nov 2009
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desert dawgs
I was thinking about doing the same thing, leaving it off most of the time and put it on for trips, kinda like i do with the windshield. I put the engine guard and pegs on a few weeks ago and have been too lazy to take them off.
Are you talking about the desert dawg rain guards? I'm about to pull the trigger on a set, just waiting for this weeks paycheck. How do you like them?
Are you talking about the desert dawg rain guards? I'm about to pull the trigger on a set, just waiting for this weeks paycheck. How do you like them?
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Downtown Chicago
I've wanted a Black Lindby Linbar for about 18 months (http://www.lindbycustom.com/cart/home.php?cat=258). I don't want to pay full price so I'm waiting it out on eBay and here. Eventually, I'll have one.
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