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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 04:31 AM
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I've got a 1996 Custom with a rusting chrome lower belt guard. Been looking for a black plastic one, they look a bit more discreet. Can only find one here in the UK for later models. Anyone know if a later model one will fit mine or where I can find one for my bike?. Any info appreciated. Cheers.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 07:08 AM
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Why not get an OEM one and have it powder coated?

Guaranteed to fit and you can have it any color you want.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 08:40 AM
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I don't really want a lower one at all but after reading loads of threads on taking them off I decided probably best to have one. That said, I don't wanna shell out shitloads of money on a new OEM one and powdercoating, or getting the original one stripped and coated so thought a plastic one would be the cheapest option.
 
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Originally Posted by gotmeaharley
I don't really want a lower one at all but after reading loads of threads on taking them off I decided probably best to have one. That said, I don't wanna shell out shitloads of money on a new OEM one and powdercoating, or getting the original one stripped and coated so thought a plastic one would be the cheapest option.

I haven't run a lower or an upper belt guard for over 20 years and have experienced no problems at all.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 11:18 AM
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On softails I remove both belt guards and carry on. All they do is get in the way when taking off the wheel. Ran my softail like that for years without issue.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 12:24 PM
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why not take the one that you have off and hit it with some black rustoleum and re-install.
 
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Never even heard of it mkenkel lol. Not readily available in UK. I just googled it. Looks like binning it is the cheapest option then.
 
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I always pull the lower guard off all my bikes. I leave the top one on just cuz it's metal and it looks ok but I've never had an issue not running the lower guard.
 
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Bottom guards going to go then. I'll take the chance. Cheers for the input everyone. It's appreciated.
 
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Always heard of riders getting rid of guards and most throw them away. Just sounds funny to hear some one wanting one.....LOL>> By the way, never had an issue...
 
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