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Jun 27, 2008 | 06:51 PM

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KumaRide

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RE: Removed Guard off Fatboy Need Opnion

Ape hangers and engine gaurds - like oil and water.

Just bought an 06, it has the same pipes as your bike and it sounds nice...

Jun 27, 2008 | 06:53 PM

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2wheels4ever

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RE: Removed Guard off Fatboy Need Opnion

I would take them off.

Jun 27, 2008 | 07:29 PM

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garryb

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RE: Removed Guard off Fatboy Need Opnion

i would put it back on just because when that a$$ hole hits you from the side it may save your leg like it did mine.
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Jun 27, 2008 | 08:35 PM

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meccariello

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RE: Removed Guard off Fatboy Need Opnion

looks good either way, but i am a huge fan of the bars... saves you $$$$ and pain when and if you get hit and/or drop the bike on some sandy turn

Jun 27, 2008 | 08:36 PM

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KumaRide

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RE: Removed Guard off Fatboy Need Opnion

Wow - very sorry to hear that. A friend of mine is telling me to put bars on for similar reasons. I wasnt planning on it til I spoke with him just minutes ago...

Jun 27, 2008 | 09:35 PM

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meccariello

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RE: Removed Guard off Fatboy Need Opnion

engine guard bars are wellllllllllllll worth the $200. accidents happen... that $200 guard isnt just for show.if your bike tips over for any reason (even someone knocking it over), (yep, on a hot asphalt day, the bike can slip on the asphalt and tip).... my womans bike slipped on a patch of sand in the neighborhood... no bike damage, no bar damage, (this on a 700 lbs. heritage) .......... engine guards FTW (for the win)

Jun 28, 2008 | 06:43 AM

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TexasFatboy

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RE: Removed Guard off Fatboy Need Opnion

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I agree....
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Got rear ended, knocked off the bike. She travelled into an intersection without me and&nbsp\\;slid on the left side for a few yards. The engine guard was destroyed but saved thousands in damage to the bike. I would say it worked as advertised.
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I like the look without the engine guard...but it's just too functional to remove. The piece of mind is worth it.

Jun 28, 2008 | 07:02 AM

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Heritage70X

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RE: Removed Guard off Fatboy Need Opnion

Bike probably "looks" better without it........but as already said.........it might just save you a lot of damage one day.....both to yourself and your bike !!&nbsp\\; If my bike goes down, I want it to be on my engine guard........not my leg !!