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Joined: Jan 2013
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From: dallas
5'8", I can get my legs up there, but my calves are basically wrapped around the tank lol!
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Rowlett, Texas
I bought the Harley rounded crash bars. Glad I did. About a month ago, bike parked out front, I sat on the bike, side-saddle like, both feet on the jiffy stand side, but on the seat, just putting on my gloves, and flip, there goes the bike. Me, *** over elbows on the ground, thank God noone with a video camera was around or I'd see myself on youtube.
Sure, it was a bonehead move. But, the bars saved my bike from the otherwise inevitable scratches and rubs on my paint and chrome.
I am not sure about the other brands, but the rounded ones Harley makes allow the bike, should you do a boneheaded move like me, to kind of roll, keeping all (except maybe your pipes) your shiny chrome and paint from massive concrete abrasion.
Sure, it was a bonehead move. But, the bars saved my bike from the otherwise inevitable scratches and rubs on my paint and chrome.
I am not sure about the other brands, but the rounded ones Harley makes allow the bike, should you do a boneheaded move like me, to kind of roll, keeping all (except maybe your pipes) your shiny chrome and paint from massive concrete abrasion.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: St Louis, MO
I have the Harley brand Engine (crash) Guards.
Install, bolts and alignment were all right on. Also don't think the bars are to wide as lane sharing is not an issue.
Could be a form over function decision for you. Some say form - looks better without. Function - might save a leg in an accident and cosmetic damage in a tip over. I like the form and function and would install again.
Nothing wrong with installing highway pegs to get your legs from cramping on long distance journeys. I do not have them and can't offer a recommendation of brand and fie.
Install, bolts and alignment were all right on. Also don't think the bars are to wide as lane sharing is not an issue.
Could be a form over function decision for you. Some say form - looks better without. Function - might save a leg in an accident and cosmetic damage in a tip over. I like the form and function and would install again.
Nothing wrong with installing highway pegs to get your legs from cramping on long distance journeys. I do not have them and can't offer a recommendation of brand and fie.
I think an engine guard could've helped. (Hit broadside by a minivan)