Engine guards
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,337
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From: Houston, Texas
They saved my a$$ once already. I have the highway footrest on mine and when i went down still doing about 20 mph they kept the bike off the street. Only the underside of the pipes got scratched. Ugly?maybe, but who gives a damn, they paid for themselves and that a fact, JACK!
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,019
Likes: 0
From: Western New York
Crash Bars
I remember when they used to be called crash bars ! LOL Now it's PC to call them engine guards . Well I have them on My 06 C and attached a set of Highway pegs on them . I like the looks of them so it wasn't a issue for Me, plus the way the car drivers are it's another bit of insurance . ....WVleo
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 447
Likes: 1
From: St. Louis
I personally don't like the looks of the engine guards, but they may have saved me a few$$$ when my wife had a few too many and tried to stand the bike up. CRASH BANG #%@*%. The bike had little damage (scrtched the stock pipes and she had to let me get my new V&H pipes) but she crushed her foot and couldn't walk for a month.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Bellingham, WA
any bars that fit w/ custom pipes?
As far as the 'look' of the bars, I think, like stated earlier it depends on the 'look' you're into. I want some to mount pegs on, comfort dupes style in my situation.
Does anyone know if custom pipes cause problems for installation?
I have Sampsons on my 02', and not sure if the regular HD bars will work. And, the damn Lindby (sp) engine guards are priceyyyyyy!
Anyone?
Does anyone know if custom pipes cause problems for installation?
I have Sampsons on my 02', and not sure if the regular HD bars will work. And, the damn Lindby (sp) engine guards are priceyyyyyy!
Anyone?