Highway (crash) bars

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Nov 1, 2006 | 09:27 PM

#11

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RE: Highway (crash) bars

The guards look alright with the 4.5 gal. tank, only because the whole bike looks fatter anyway. With the peanut tank though, I'd probably go guardless. Alexcue is right: vanity sucks.

Nov 1, 2006 | 10:15 PM

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mpaquette

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RE: Highway (crash) bars

I love the look it gives my bike. Plus it gave me a good place to mount helmet locks and a future place to mount highway foot pegs.

Nov 2, 2006 | 12:17 PM

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Dave_E

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RE: Highway (crash) bars

YOU must choose. Take em off. If you don't like it, put em back on. I personally enjoy the pure naked Sporty styling.

Nov 2, 2006 | 12:20 PM

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anubisss

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RE: Highway (crash) bars

3 bolts to add, 3 to remove...It's a matter of opinion to me as well...

Nov 2, 2006 | 01:12 PM

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oldgeezer

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From: Midland, TX

RE: Highway (crash) bars

If you plan on taking your bike on longer trips, I would add highway pegs and keep the guard. Being able to reposition your feet and butt make a world of difference on long rides.

Nov 2, 2006 | 02:28 PM

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whaap

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RE: Highway (crash) bars

When I bought my used 05 1200 C it had crash bars and a detachable windshield. I have since added Harley leather bags, mini rail and backrest and a few other blings. made it into a Road Prince (baby Road King). It all depends on what you want.

If you haven't ever dropped a bike, you will and when you do, if you have crash bars, you will be glad.