To engine guard or no engine guard
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From: Galveston, Tx
Here’s a couple shots of my scooter after I was rear-ended at an intersection.
The impact knocked myself off the back which sent my bike sliding though the intersection on its left side.
It didnt help with the impact but there's no question the engine guard took most of the damage during the slide. In fact, it saved the front fender, fuel tank and primary.
So…are they worth it? I think so.
Plus they make a great place to stretch my legs on a long trip.
MotorcycleCrash017.jpg?t=1298983775
MotorcycleCrash014.jpg?t=1298983815
MotorcycleCrash002.jpg?t=1298983921
The impact knocked myself off the back which sent my bike sliding though the intersection on its left side.
It didnt help with the impact but there's no question the engine guard took most of the damage during the slide. In fact, it saved the front fender, fuel tank and primary.
So…are they worth it? I think so.
Plus they make a great place to stretch my legs on a long trip.
MotorcycleCrash017.jpg?t=1298983775
MotorcycleCrash014.jpg?t=1298983815
MotorcycleCrash002.jpg?t=1298983921
Last edited by TexasFatboy; Mar 1, 2011 at 01:14 PM.
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I bought my "Mustache" after dropping the bike in the garage. Had a couple beers and was moving the bike (engine not running) when my foot got caught in a water hose.
(Not the 1st time that drinking beer, my hose, and bad timing got me in trouble...)
Damage - Scratches in derby cover, blinkers, mirrors,. Small dent in tank just above the badge.
Good investment. Do it soon if possible.
(Not the 1st time that drinking beer, my hose, and bad timing got me in trouble...)
Damage - Scratches in derby cover, blinkers, mirrors,. Small dent in tank just above the badge.Good investment. Do it soon if possible.
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Man TexFatboy, thats some knarley lookin damage.
I'd be pissed, I would have a hard time not scraping myself off the pavement and punching the douche that rear ended me right square in the kisser!
Hope you are ok. Your pics help with the decision to get the crash bar.
I'd be pissed, I would have a hard time not scraping myself off the pavement and punching the douche that rear ended me right square in the kisser!
Hope you are ok. Your pics help with the decision to get the crash bar.
Last edited by Lawleywood; Mar 1, 2011 at 09:15 AM.
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I've heard numerous stories of riders going down and not only did the crash bars keep the bike from getting totaled, saved the riders ***. As I stated earlier, everybody drops their bike eventually. When you are with a group acting stupid and you drop it, at least the crash bars minimize the damage and embarassment. Besides, they don't allow the bike to go completely over which make it very easy to get back up.
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Galveston, Tx
Man TexFatboy, thats some knarley lookin damage.
I'd be pissed, I would have a hard time not scraping myself off the pavement and punching the douche that rear ended me right square in the kisser!
Hope you are ok. Your pics help with the decision to get the crash bar.
I'd be pissed, I would have a hard time not scraping myself off the pavement and punching the douche that rear ended me right square in the kisser!
Hope you are ok. Your pics help with the decision to get the crash bar.
The ONLY reason I wasnt arrested for assault is because he had a small child in the car.
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From: Colorado
There's a shocker, an idiot talking on the phone hitting a motorcycle. I probably would not have the restraint that you did, I probably would have hit him anyway. People on phones while driving is one of my biggest pet peeves.
Did he have insurance at least?
Did he have insurance at least?
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From: Galveston, Tx
Did he have insurance at least?
I must admit, I got a little bit of satisfaction watching him being hauled off to jail.
Back on topic…my father is an avid rider too.
He was at about 35-45Mph when a dog appeared out of nowhere making a collision unavoidable.
Most of the impact was focused on the right side engine guard directly in front his right leg.
Had the guard not been there, I’m almost certain it would have resulted in a trip to the hospital as evidenced by the damage.
Is an engine guard worth it…I think so?
