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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 07:29 AM
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An engine guard would have protected my leg from the **** that cut me off years ago.. Instead I was on crutches for 3 weeks.....

In another moment of bravado, it protected my engine, tank and all other parts when I was coming into the shed too fast and locked up my front tire in the slick springtime mud. The bike fell over.. guard got bent, but everything was saved..

I'd get the guard over the windshield....
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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After you install them you can do what I did and wrap them in leather. The chicks dig it!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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I would say do the crash bar first, the windshield won't protect in case of a fall. IMO
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Crash bars first. They fill out the front end nicely, and make a nice place to hang some pegs for the streched out need on the highway. Just keep toothpicks handy until you get your windshield
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Engine guards are well worth it. I recommend an engine guard if you are thinking about it. They can keep your legs from getting crushed as well.

Drew
i totally agree with Drew here, as mine DEFINITELY kept my leg from getting mangled/amputated by the stupid bitch that was talking on her cell

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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by akhenaten
Crash bars first. They fill out the front end nicely, and make a nice place to hang some pegs for the streched out need on the highway. Just keep toothpicks handy until you get your windshield
That's too funny since I just ordered my license plate I8BUG
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NorCal Dog
i totally agree with Drew here, as mine DEFINITELY kept my leg from getting mangled/amputated by the stupid bitch that was talking on her cell

wow glad your ok bro!!!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Wow what a great thread. I dont much care for the look but I think I will try one out. Thanks for all of the great info.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BOBBEREVO88
wow glad your ok bro!!!
thanks, i landed about 15ft from the scoot, on my head like a lawn dart, tweaked my neck & back for a bit, but i'm all good now

but i'm 100% sold on crashbars, ( the insurance companies, WILL NOT use the term " crashbars ",,, they're " engine guards " ) lol
 
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Would if I could afford it. Why are they so expensive for just a couple of pieces of chrome tubing?
 
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