well worth the $$$
To engine guard or no engine guard
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To engine guard or no engine guard
Are engine guards worth the money? I have an 04 Heritage I just picked up and was surfing for "stuff" for it. It currently has no engine guard. I know they are only for if you drop it or it tips over, but do they protect the tank at all?
I had them on all my metrics years ago, figuring if I dropped them on me I could probably at least get my leg out!
Thoughts?
I had them on all my metrics years ago, figuring if I dropped them on me I could probably at least get my leg out!
Thoughts?
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Engine guards are well worth it. Besides the tank, think of all the cases. Primary, cam cover, and the engine itself. All those parts can really add up. I recommend an engine guard if you are thinking about it. They can keep your legs from getting crushed as well.
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My bike is curently at Dr V-twin ungergoing a transformation - and I think an engine guard is probably going to be the next modification. The only question now is what one to use. I'm not a big fan of the mustache style so it's between nostalgic or regular HD. In any case, too much potential damage out there to not have one.
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My bike is curently at Dr V-twin ungergoing a transformation - and I think an engine guard is probably going to be the next modification. The only question now is what one to use. I'm not a big fan of the mustache style so it's between nostalgic or regular HD. In any case, too much potential damage out there to not have one.
Drew
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There was a funny thread the other day about a guy who dropped his bike for the first time. I've had that misfortune several times. I am SO glad that I had engine guards. I have no damage.
You WILL drop the thing someday.
You WILL drop the thing someday.
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Is that your deluxe with the cream and light green tins that are going on? that paint job is simply gorgeous! A crash bar is always a good idea. I didn't put one on my ride until I got a foot clutch but it has been on ever since. And I do have pegs on it for me feet as well which is a nice added bonus.
Drew
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You'll probably see me often because projects like this are such a slippery slope. Just when I think I'm done . . .
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Last summer I parked my bike in the driveway. It sat there for several hours. I had to leave for a while. When I came back, my bike was lying on it's side. It did not have a scratch. The engine guard saved it. Like stated above , it only takes one incident to see their value. Ride safe.
