I just recently bought a 1999 Sportster 883 Hugger and would like to install an engine guard. I have forward controls and have had a difficult time locating a guard that would accomodate this feature. Most of the late model guards are only for center controls. Does this really make a difference in functionality and installation? Be kind ... I'm a newbie with a barely tolerable grasp of this big bad machine. Hence ... the engine guard!

 

i have forward controls on mine and had no problems mounting the engine guard on mine. check dennis kirk, they have a few options there. my bike is a 99 883 also so i know it will work.

 

Thanks! I'll check that out ... was it the standard engine guard or specific to forward controls? Nice bike!

 

My 2007 has forwards and a guard and there is no isses at all.

 

Hey,

Engine guards are a good idea, I didn't care what anyone says, if you go down for any reason you will be glad you had this option. Dont listen to the guys saying it detracts from... they're wrong.

I have a nice mustache guard which I use as foot rests on longer highway rides. Check them out, for the price on Ebay their great.

Dave

 

It's just a standard guard.....DK will tell you on there if it does or does not work with f/c. i think just about all the options on there do work with forwards.

Thanks!