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Old May 30, 2017 | 10:54 AM
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I ordered a mustache bar engine guard but the dealership tried to charge me $300 for installation + $400 for the engine guard so i cancelled it.

Could someone please make a video on how to install an engine guard for a Harley Breakout please? What to watch out for and what to avoid when installing? Also which engine guard do you recommend?

Thank you in advance.
 

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Old May 30, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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Why don't you just get the bars and do a video yourself so it can be of help to others That would be much appreciated.

IMO no engine guard is best on a Breakout.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 07:08 AM
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Agree with Ray "IMO no engine guard is best on a Breakout."


I wanted some manner to be able to stretch out more on my '15 but think a highway bar to NOT be the look I wanted... I went the RIVCO adjustable bars that mount to each side of frame down tubes... Went with chrome and think it looks awesome and truly functional... Can't take a photo until this weekend as my "Willis" is not at my location.... Photo to follow...
 
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Go with the HD mustache bar. It's the best IMO
 
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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 09:36 AM
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If done right, the right bar can look good. Something low and aggressive. But hard to say what product/manufacturer would meet that spec.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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http://lindbycustom.com/cart/index.p...&product_id=62
 
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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 02:41 PM
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https://rivcoproducts.com/1-1-4-ulti...unts-pegs.html
 
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Old Jun 10, 2017 | 05:20 PM
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Pictures of my highway pegs..... Willis is so much more comfortable now...
 
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I have these and they work really well. Only downside is you have to use Kuryakyn pegs. These are called "Kuryakyn peg mounted cruise mounts" (Kuryakyn item #7887)

I'm 5'11" and I can fully extend my leg when I put my foot on the forward pegs. The cruise mounts give me 3 foot positions. Stock foot placement, heel/toe (as seen in the pic) and fully extended. This was a pic from a 2000 mile trip to the Tail of the Dragon. They are worth every penny as far as I'm concerned and they don't take too much away from the bike.

 

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Agree with Ray "IMO no engine guard is best on a Breakout."

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Well they look good with training wheels
 
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