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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bmxatv
no guard imo....and you're keeping it for the safety it brings? ok, you might want to put those front reflectors back on then too.
Yes sir! Reflectors are vital to ones safety!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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You could also put something on top of the guard also. I cut and glued a leather pants belt with brass accents onto my guard. Cheap $15 mod. Had to remove the guard now though due to my lowered 10" shocks. the guard hits the oil tank now.

 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 05:40 AM
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I recommend only driving on grass for added safety....
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Subtle difference... looks good.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by streetfighter06
Yeah, good point.
LMAO I'm not sure if anyone else got that joke. Good one streetfighter
 
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