After reading the in-depth engine guard thread I have had some very mixed feelings! First off I like the clean look of the bike without the guard but I can see the obvious advantages of the guard too. It's left me feeling something new everyday. To get it or not!

I see some badass looking bikes that have the guard and I couldn't imagine them without, but there are some that for some reason they look awkward on.

My bike is not pure nostalgic like most people do with their Cross Bones, but I still like the old school look. Key thing here is looks. I'm not planning on dumping my bike. Now before I get flamed with, "It's not if, it's when!" I've been riding over 10 years and I have had 2 accidents. So I know that.

More than anything here though, I am concerned with looks. I hate saddle bags and windshields. I'm a minimalist. But I find the idea of a swing arm bag acceptable... IDK I guess I'm crazy lol.

So I'm curious as to how crash bars would look on my bike and if you think it "fits" the bike the way it sits. I honestly can't decide. I like the idea of the functionality of the guard, but I'm afraid it might ruin the lines.

I have looked at 3 guards, all from HD and I feel they are a good representation of what is out there. I like the shape of the nostalgic bars, but they would clearly need to be powder coated black for my purpose. Not an imposition in the least.

What I'm looking for is feedback. Good or bad doesn't matter. Just feedback of some kind.

These are the choices I have:
Mustache Bars:

Standard Gloss Black:

Nostalgic Curved Guard:

 

I just asked my wife what she thought. As always, a big mistake. "That thing is f***ing gay."

 

your wife nailed it....lol

 

i've thought about them for my Crossbones too from time to time...

definately not the moustache bars...

 

 

+2

It looks great on a bones that's been converted with a fat boy rear fender, the springer classic front fender (w/light) and bags...

...but on a "stripped down" bobber. No farking way...

 

Wow! I have to admit, not what I expected lol. I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread just in case though.

 

I don't have a Bones but it's close. I have the Gay Nostalgic one on mine and I LIKE IT!

 

I found some pics of mine with the Standard Gloss bars ... I had them put them on before they delivered the bike. Never thought they looked gay. Pics don't show that much, but give you an idea.

(All the bikes I had I dropped before I put on the bars/protection ...so figured this time I would be smart and have them put on before I take delivery)

 

That helped. With the way your bike is set up now I can't imagine you not having them, but the before shots... eh.