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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Default New 2011 Deluxe owner, can't decide which engine guards, pix please

Hi everyone,

Used to be a Harley rider years ago, got away from riding for various reasons. Yesterday I took the plunge for a new 2011 Softail Deluxe and can't wait to get it! I want to add engine guards but am having a hard time deciding which style looks better. I would really appreciate it if you could post some pix of your bikes with guards. Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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I just got this for my Fatboy Lo.

Prop feet up for long rides...is why I got this style. Will probably throw on some whiskers also.

 
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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I have the mustache guard on mine. I don't really care for the looks of any guard but would rather have it on, and like the mustache the best.

It's good to put your feet up on, but it won't stretch your legs at all.

 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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Thanks very much Kozy and Jose, both great looking bikes!

Kozy, I really like the look of the fairing on your bike. If you don't mind, what did that run you?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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I had a Lindby bar on my last bike, a FLSTC. I liked the look and had many compliments on it.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Looks great, thanks FLHX08.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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I have the nostalgic guard, and I think it looks nice and compliments the lines of the bike, but if I were to chose again, I would have gotten the exact lindby bar that FLHX08 has in his pic.

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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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[QUOTE=barrywin22;8859526]Thanks very much Kozy and Jose, both great looking bikes!

Kozy, I really like the look of the fairing on your bike. If you don't mind, what did that run you?


Thanks,
A little over $1,000 with paint

http://www.recklessmotorcycles.com/softail.htm
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Thanks rob i.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Thanks Kozy, it's a really sharp look. I am going to think about doing that in the spring.
 
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