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Jun 30, 2009 | 07:59 AM

Gobike

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Engine Guards/Crash Bars

I have an '07 Heritage and looking to install a engine guard/hiway peg set up. I'm not sold on what HD has to offer. Kinda like the looks of what Kuryakyn has to offer, but hate to spend the $$ on something I won't like after 1000 miles. Looking for the perfect combo of style and function, plus it'll need to fit with floorboard extensions. Any thoughts?

Jun 30, 2009 | 08:19 AM

hotrod351

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either way you go all i know is a couple of friends said they saved there legs when they went down.

Jun 30, 2009 | 08:25 AM

kstewart422

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Check out the mustache bars they provide the best of both worlds. I believe there are a few manufacturers these days.

Jun 30, 2009 | 08:34 AM

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I am not a big fan of kuryakun parts for some reason. Something with the look of the chrome that I just don't like much. I prefer the quality of most after market parts made in the USA because I think the chrome looks better. HD parts have always been good even though we all know where most of their stuff now comes from. Either way I have the engine guard and bag guards from HD and very much like them. I have footpegs on the engine guards and have the lower covers for the bars for colder weather riding. The HD bars have been good for me and I like the classis look. Just my two cents.

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Jun 30, 2009 | 09:38 AM

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I also prefer the more classic look. Here is a great deal. Although it was new and in original packing, it did have a couple scratches - overall very happy with it.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...e-50-ship.html

Jun 30, 2009 | 09:59 AM

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For a Heritage i like the nostalgaic (sp) style engine guard by Harley as it compliments the nostalgaic bike. I find the the Kuryakyn bar to be the wrong style, and the lindby as well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...Q5fAccessories

Those other shaped ones just look out of place in my opinion on that bike.

Jun 30, 2009 | 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kstewart422

Check out the mustache bars they provide the best of both worlds. I believe there are a few manufacturers these days.

I have the mustache Engine Guard on my Heritage Classic. I really do not like it. Rarely use them not that much difference in having my feet on the boards or just a little bit forward.
If you like to use highway pegs then just get the regular type of Engine Guard.