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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 06:24 PM
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Does anyone have the HD Chopped Engine Guard of the M8? How do you like it? Can you use your heels to brake and shift? Thanks, thinking of getting it for my 17' Road King.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 04:01 AM
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Didn't realize what you were talking about until I did a search. For the money I would opt for something different, say Factory 47. A few other companies make nice engine guards as well.

https://www.factory47cycles.com/prod...rd-for-baggers
 
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 07:25 PM
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I looked at the HD short engine guard but decided to go Baddad's.



 
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 08:06 PM
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I have one on my '18 RGS. Like it a lot. Plenty of room even with the Ness boards and shift lever. Still need to add highway pegs.

 
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by VDeuce
I have one on my '18 RGS. Like it a lot. Plenty of room even with the Ness boards and shift lever. Still need to add highway pegs.

Sharp bike! I took the safety stickers off looks better.
 

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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 06:46 AM
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I have it and like it. It’s really just a cosmetic improvement. I don’t put my feet on them. I mounted pegs to the and use those like normal.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 07:30 AM
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I also have it an like having the protection it provides but with a minimalist look. My only issue so far is it seems to be larger than the bar from the factory, plus to compound that, there's a weld/swell right where I want to add highway peg mounts and because of that, for the life of me I can't get them to fit... the bar is just too fat.

The dealer's parts book lists no conflicts or incompatibility, but I've tried and can't get them on. I'm going to the dealer to have them do it.

 
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Originally Posted by T Prescott
Does anyone have the HD Chopped Engine Guard of the M8? How do you like it? Can you use your heels to brake and shift? Thanks, thinking of getting it for my 17' Road King.
I have it on my 2017 RGS and really like it.
 
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Realize this is an older thread but did anyone pick up any vibrations from installing this? I'm suddenly getting vibes through the footboards.
 
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No vibrations, that's not causing your issue. Saw the other thread. I'd advise checking exhaust mount, tire pressure.
 
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