Has anyone bought one of the cheaper engine guards off of eBay? I would like to put one on my deluxe just in case, but I don't want to spend a fortune. I also don't want something super cheaply produced that I am going to regret how it looks or have the chrome flake off. Any pictures and info on where you found it would be appreciated. Here is a link to an example of what I have been seeing on eBay and a picture of my bike. Love to hear what you think would look nice.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Crash...362aea&vxp=mtr

 

I bought a Mutaza engine guard for my 2001 Fatboy a year ago off ebay. seemed to be well built, still looks good. You can see it in the sig pic.

 

The difference in price after the $55 shipping between that one and the genuine HD one is $62. And that chinese one has in big bold red letters that it may not even fit and you'll need to do modifications to make it work.

You should wait a couple of weeks to find the extra $62 but it's your choice of headache if you don't.

 

Save a few dollars by bringing lunch to work and get quality reputable bars. I got Cobra fattys on Amazon for $170 and free shipping. They are not mustache bars, but they are 1.5" thick bars.

 

That bikes too nice to throw cheap **** at. I found a HD guard locally on craigslist for 40 bucks. Stay patient and wait for someone to get rid of their softy and there will be deals to be had.

 

Good point on the quality parts guys. I have been looking on Craigslist. I will keep my eye out. 170 on Amazon is a good deal also!

 

NO way would I buy something with those warnings about they won't/don't fit....

I have to say that every part/mod I've added to the bike was bought at the Dealers counter..
And everyone of them has fit perfect, has worked perfect and still looks new and they are all 7-8 yrs old..

Well ----that is, Except for the Leather Fringe I made, which I ordered a whole Elk hide to make them.




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I bought one of the cheapie $99 crash bars off eBay several years ago. They are very thin and flimsy. I was turning into my driveway one day (gravel) and was going a little faster than I should have and went down. Those bars did save the bike from damage but they were bent to hell. I ended up buying Jardine bars and are much higher quality for about $50 more

 

I will share this again from personal experience. Trying to save a dime today cost you a dollar tomorrow. You get what you pay for. I too have tried to stay with mostly Harley parts. That which is on my bike that isn't Harley is only because Harley didn't make it.

 

Buy from Surdyke or Kutter HD when shipping is free. Save 20% on the real thing baby.