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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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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!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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I like-em on mine, just have to like them on Urs.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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mounted highway pegs on mine. functionality is wat does it for me and they are not an eyesore
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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easy to install yourself? or does it cost much to have the stealership do it?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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It's 4 bolts to install them (and use Locktite). Couldn't be easier.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Blue Locktite not red Locktite.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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+1, 4 bolts, use blue locktite and torque to specs.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Default 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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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.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Default 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?
 
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