Engine guards
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,411
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From: Connecticut
Had a no-speed drop at a toll booth when my left foot slipped on a wet grate. Engine guard had a few small scratches that buffed out. Without them the tank would have hit a concrete ledge and been toast, not to mention damage to handlebars.
Sammi
Sammi
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,271
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From: Green Country,Oklahoma
Depends on if you have forward controls or not,I would like either a moustach bar or the regular hiway bar,the crash bars I have are hard to get the right combo,for my short legs and enough height away from the brake and shifter.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,620
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca
So assuming someone were to decide to get the bars for protection... Would you guys recommend the HD bars or the after market bars? I've seen some that are much more sharply curved than the HD one? Anyone know what brand they are and would you recommend them?
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 629
Likes: 1
From: Virginia Beach, VA
I've got the black HD engine guards. I think they look just fine, and seem like they would work great. The bike has never been dropped, so that claim remains untested.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,961
Likes: 3
From: Boise, Idaho
I do think it's a smart idea... For many of the reasons stated... Especially for a new/inexperienced rider...
With that said... Will you ever see engine guards on my Nightster?.... F!@k no!... Those things are butt ugly
With that said... Will you ever see engine guards on my Nightster?.... F!@k no!... Those things are butt ugly
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 885
Likes: 3
From: Ledyard, CT
They were on my bike when I bought it. I think the bike looks better without them. However, when I see a guy on a bike with them behind me I think they give it a cool look. And plus its a place to put highway pegs. I like the way I have mine mounted, never seen em this way before. It lets me actually stretch out, got it from tinkering around with em.
Last edited by ripto; Dec 1, 2008 at 08:27 PM.
