Engine guard bars question
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Engine guard bars question
Hello everyone, I did a bit research and couldn't find a definitive answer. I have been riding for about 6 years, and I'm very confident in my riding ability, however I lack slow speed skills, especially U-turns and figure 8's in a tight space. I want to stop doing the duck walk of shame on every U-turn, and I just want to improve and learn how to master my bike, its become a personal goal of mine. I have been watching tons of videos ( Jerry Paladino) and have been practicing and making a bit of progress. The problem is I'm reluctant to commit to those hard leans going slow due to fear of dropping the bike. It was purchased new, has 9000 miles and has never been dropped. I plan on getting the HD Mustache engine guard, but as with all the engine guards I have seen on Sportster, there are no rear guards. I'm aware engine guards protects the engine, but I've seen bars sold for bigger bikes that protect the front and rear, and the fallen bike rests on these bars, preventing any part of the motorcycle from hitting the ground. Does anyone know of any company that makes rear bars or any form of protection for the rear? I want to avoid side bags. Thanks for any advice.
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Burley makes some, I just saw a post on this the other day.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...ster-help.html
John
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...ster-help.html
John
Last edited by John Harper; May 17, 2024 at 06:16 PM.
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Have you taken the MSF course? They literally teach you the basics of exactly what youre talking about with slow maneuvering skills.
I took it after I had been riding for over a decade and to be honest it was an eye opener when I found out how much I didnt know about riding on the street.
The course is free and you use their 250cc bikes so if you dump it, theres no harm to your own machine.
If youre interested then Google Motorcycle Safety Foundation and sign up for a course in your state.
I took it after I had been riding for over a decade and to be honest it was an eye opener when I found out how much I didnt know about riding on the street.
The course is free and you use their 250cc bikes so if you dump it, theres no harm to your own machine.
If youre interested then Google Motorcycle Safety Foundation and sign up for a course in your state.
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Have you taken the MSF course? They literally teach you the basics of exactly what youre talking about with slow maneuvering skills.
I took it after I had been riding for over a decade and to be honest it was an eye opener when I found out how much I didnt know about riding on the street.
The course is free and you use their 250cc bikes so if you dump it, theres no harm to your own machine.
If youre interested then Google Motorcycle Safety Foundation and sign up for a course in your state.
I took it after I had been riding for over a decade and to be honest it was an eye opener when I found out how much I didnt know about riding on the street.
The course is free and you use their 250cc bikes so if you dump it, theres no harm to your own machine.
If youre interested then Google Motorcycle Safety Foundation and sign up for a course in your state.
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Theyre free in Pennsylvania. I took it in June of 2000 so its been free for at least 24 years.
https://www.penndot.pa.gov/TravelInP...ty-Program.pdf
https://www.penndot.pa.gov/TravelInP...ty-Program.pdf
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Basic rider courses, where the motorcycle is provided, aren’t free in Oklahoma. However, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Tulsa Police Department offer a free advanced course, but you have to use your own bike.
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Thanks for all the replies. I took a MSF course, and learned from it. That's one of the main reasons I want to the engine guards, so I can apply what I learned without fear of damaging the bike. I live in NJ, the courses are not free, and most of them you have to bring your own bike.
The Burley and Bung King are exactly what I was looking for, I just want to do some research and see what best fits my need. Thanks to all.
The Burley and Bung King are exactly what I was looking for, I just want to do some research and see what best fits my need. Thanks to all.
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2024 is my 50th year on two wheels, I still practice zero’s and 8’s every spring and if the wife pops into Walgreens and the parking lot is clear enough, I practice again.
you just need to conquer your fear, if you know how to do it, do it at your level and keep doing it til you are confident and the circle is smaller.
the bike is basically a gyroscope, it won’t fall under power
you just need to conquer your fear, if you know how to do it, do it at your level and keep doing it til you are confident and the circle is smaller.
the bike is basically a gyroscope, it won’t fall under power
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2024 is my 50th year on two wheels, I still practice zeros and 8s every spring and if the wife pops into Walgreens and the parking lot is clear enough, I practice again.
you just need to conquer your fear, if you know how to do it, do it at your level and keep doing it til you are confident and the circle is smaller.
the bike is basically a gyroscope, it wont fall under power
you just need to conquer your fear, if you know how to do it, do it at your level and keep doing it til you are confident and the circle is smaller.
the bike is basically a gyroscope, it wont fall under power
