No Beer was consumed while installing this.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 816
Likes: 3
From: Michigan
I say BullSh$t to that. Even though I am indeed a fool, my 'OL learned on a Lowrider and I feel safer riding with her than any others.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 980
Likes: 352
From: Wisconsin
IMO, there's nothing wrong with a Dyna for a first motorcycle, my Low rider is my first and only motorcycle. However, I strongly suggest taking the MSF or riders's edge course before you get on said Dyna.
Also, I really think if you're going to put an engine guard on a Fat Bob, it should be the black version, with black highway pegs and hardware.
Also, I really think if you're going to put an engine guard on a Fat Bob, it should be the black version, with black highway pegs and hardware.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,630
Likes: 17
From: Central FL
The problem that has occurred with engine guards on a few occasions is that when you drop the bike they bend the mounting tab on the frame, the one in the middle. When you make an insurance claim and they see the damage on the frame, the bike gets totaled. Most insurance companies consider frame damage on a bike, no matter how small, a total loss because the only way they will fix it is to replace it. In hind sight it is cheaper to replace the damaged engine covers. YMMV
She is signed up for the MSF course and she's already made up her mind and really there is nothing scary about Fat Bob except the weight and if she wants to ride it she's gonna have to get used to that anyhow.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,642
Likes: 48
From: Ogden, UT
If there is anything scary at all about it, a lighter or slower bike should be what you start with.
Anytime anyone is afraid of something they will be apprehensive, which leads to hesitation and can lead to injury.
It's not that it cannot be done, but why would you allow somebody to try something that has potentially deadly consequences if there is a better way, especially if they have already told you there is anything about it that might be scary?
Was this the path I took? No, I started riding dirtbikes at 6 years old and had been through several bikes before I was old enough to have a license, but had I waited, I would have started on the biggest bike I could find, because I have no fear of it.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: South Orange County, California
Forget the propriety of the engine guard or what his wife should start riding... diet dew and citron? That's where you really, really went wrong... :P
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,960
Likes: 26
From: Sonoma County, CA
Boy, The thread goes from installing engine guards to what bike your lady should learn to ride on....
I'm not a big fan of engine guards and definitely think the black ones would look better. BUT, if you like them that's all that matters...
I'm not a big fan of engine guards and definitely think the black ones would look better. BUT, if you like them that's all that matters...
I agree on the black, but I got this one for fathers day so chrome it is until it collects some scratches, then off to the powder coater.
Look guys I appreciate all the advice, but my wife has made up her mind, she's determined, not scared and there's nothing any of us can do to get her to start on a smaller bike.
I'm the one thats worried, a little apprehensive and would love for her to start on something a little lighter.
Look guys I appreciate all the advice, but my wife has made up her mind, she's determined, not scared and there's nothing any of us can do to get her to start on a smaller bike.
I'm the one thats worried, a little apprehensive and would love for her to start on something a little lighter.