Engine guards
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 107
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From: Gilroy, California
Most engine guards are UGLY and I feel there's a great unfilled need out there for stylish ones that don't stick out SO far but will protect important stuff. The ones on the cop BMW bikes are cool.
One rule I grew up with is, Don't ride it if you can't pick it up. Depending on how you set it up, a Sportster can be a bike that when it falls, falls FLAT. A subtle, stylish set of engine guards could make a real difference in not only saving damage but in being able to pick the sucker up.
One rule I grew up with is, Don't ride it if you can't pick it up. Depending on how you set it up, a Sportster can be a bike that when it falls, falls FLAT. A subtle, stylish set of engine guards could make a real difference in not only saving damage but in being able to pick the sucker up.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 375
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From: Jackson NJ
Its a small investment that can save you a lot of money. Even a drop at a stand still will damage expensive parts. Ugly doesn't enter into it as far as I am concerned. Whats uglier, engine guards or a broken gear shift / indicator / air filter / dented tank / torn seat/ broken leg
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,228
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From: New Port Richey FL
well.....the CRASH BARS are something i wouldn't put on my scoot...BUT......i have seen alot of ppl who do and apprecieate them. guess it depends on the look and type of function yr going for. i had an old vulcan that i had one on and i got hit by a car in a parking lot....just picked the scoot back up and let the carb un flood and started it up and went....that is an up side to them
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,620
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From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca
I just put some on mine and I like it...a lot. The HD set for the Sportster isn't anywhere near as big (wide) as the one on the Deluxe. It isn't even as wide as the foot pegs. But if the bike falls over, the pegs will fold up (hopefully) and the rest will be saved.
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 80
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From: Schuylkill County Pa.
What's everybodys opinion on these? I know for heavier and bigger bikes there needed but what about sportsters? These are the HD type.
Last edited by luvmy03spt; Apr 22, 2009 at 01:58 PM.
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Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 675
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From: Gastonia, NC
Well, I'm a new rider and they have already saved me a couple times. Rookie mistakes dropping the bike (mostly from a stand still!!!). I don't think they look bad and like I have said they have already saved me what they cost to puchase and install.
