What about engine guards
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
+1. Mine did have a few minor scratches and blemishes, nothing major. Worth much more than $50. Never really cared for the look, but I kinda like them now... beefs up the front with the passing lamps.
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From: Punta Gorda,FL
Engine guards are great if you drop the bike in your garage or at a stop sign,etc.
That being said,you are more likely to get worse injures, in a crash if you have engine guards, then if you don't. I know that doesn't sound logical, but that is what independent studies have found.
That is probably the reason they can't call them crash bars.
If they did provide more protection, you can bet the government and insurance companies would mandate that all motorcycles come equipped with them.
Tom
That being said,you are more likely to get worse injures, in a crash if you have engine guards, then if you don't. I know that doesn't sound logical, but that is what independent studies have found.
That is probably the reason they can't call them crash bars.
If they did provide more protection, you can bet the government and insurance companies would mandate that all motorcycles come equipped with them.
Tom
Last edited by tmitchellof PG; Jul 22, 2009 at 09:40 AM.
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I got one a while back. the highway pegs make it worth it. The only bad thing about it is it will spook you if you drag it. The floorboards tilt up, but the bar sure as hell doesn't.