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should a rookie have engine guards?
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RE: should a rookie have engine guards?
Like everything else, it's one of those 'bike or rider' safety or protection issues.
Each person must evalute the pro's and con's and make a decision based upon their own level of comfort.
I'm comfortable riding with no windshield, no engine guard, and my riding gear consists of boots, jeans, sleeveless T-Shirt, glasses, and sometimes gloves and a vest or leather jacket (depending on weather conditions).
Others wear reinforced riding suits, full helmets, guards, windshields, etc...
There is no right answer, or wrong answer, and everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if that opinion differs from our own.
Each person must evalute the pro's and con's and make a decision based upon their own level of comfort.
I'm comfortable riding with no windshield, no engine guard, and my riding gear consists of boots, jeans, sleeveless T-Shirt, glasses, and sometimes gloves and a vest or leather jacket (depending on weather conditions).
Others wear reinforced riding suits, full helmets, guards, windshields, etc...
There is no right answer, or wrong answer, and everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if that opinion differs from our own.
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Cruiser
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From: Arizona
RE: should a rookie have engine guards?
no need to take the msf...been there done that and passed 
...which is why I bought the bike to begin with. Thanks for the opinons. I think I would rather put some money in some highway pegs.
thanks again
...which is why I bought the bike to begin with. Thanks for the opinons. I think I would rather put some money in some highway pegs.thanks again
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Cruiser
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From: Arizona
RE: should a rookie have engine guards?
ORIGINAL: Hdbiker1450
I'm not too smart, or so the wife tells me, but where are you going to hang the highway pegs?
I'm not too smart, or so the wife tells me, but where are you going to hang the highway pegs?
now thats a great question. Called the dealer and they said I can buy the kit for 179.99 and no guards are needed, or I can pay 479.0 and they will adjust and move all my pegs to the front, shiter, brake etc
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RE: should a rookie have engine guards?
i will say whatever just becuase being a noob doesnt mean you need it however if you put pegs on it that could help with comfort and you could put some lights on it to help with night riding. I thought about for those 2 reasons.
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RE: should a rookie have engine guards?
I'm not a rookie rider, but just bought my 1st HD, and it's a Sporty. Engine guards don't look great on them, better suited for a dresser. If you can't hold up a Sportster, you shouldn't be riding a bike.
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RE: should a rookie have engine guards?
ORIGINAL: Sporty883Low
I'm not a rookie rider, but just bought my 1st HD, and it's a Sporty. Engine guards don't look great on them, better suited for a dresser. If you can't hold up a Sportster, you shouldn't be riding a bike.
I'm not a rookie rider, but just bought my 1st HD, and it's a Sporty. Engine guards don't look great on them, better suited for a dresser. If you can't hold up a Sportster, you shouldn't be riding a bike.
You might not be a rookie but if I'm still around after you've been riding 60+ years, let me know how many mishaps you've had.
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From: White Rock BC
RE: should a rookie have engine guards?
I'm a new rider and I added an engine guard to protect my bike. I don't care what anyone thinks.
Highway pegs can be mounted on it too.
You can dump your bike anywhere anytime, so why not have the peace of mind knowing that its there just in case?
Highway pegs can be mounted on it too.
You can dump your bike anywhere anytime, so why not have the peace of mind knowing that its there just in case?
RE: should a rookie have engine guards?
get guards if you think you need them, if you decide later that you don't want it take it off. a little pricey just to do that with, but if it makes you more confident or comfortable on your bike do it.