Engine Guard - Older Part No.
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From: Hampshire, UK
Engine Guard - Older Part No.
Morning all and Happy New Year from the UK!
Does anyone know if the older 49184-88A would fit a 2002 Road King? From pictures it looks identical, but my year has 49184-97 listed...
Did the front end of the frame change that much after 96?
Does anyone know if the older 49184-88A would fit a 2002 Road King? From pictures it looks identical, but my year has 49184-97 listed...
Did the front end of the frame change that much after 96?
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I can't answer your question about the older guard, and I'm not sure what's available across the pond, but I replaced my scratched up guard with this one, and it fit perfectly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Guard...9OlMVQ&vxp=mtr
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I've been looking at those non-brand versions too, very cheap - on eBay in the UK for about 35 pounds. What is the quality like?
In all fairness even if it only lasts a year, you can have four years worth of them for the cost of a genuine one!
In all fairness even if it only lasts a year, you can have four years worth of them for the cost of a genuine one!
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The one I have looks like OEM, and as I mentioned earlier fit perfectly. That particular seller has sold over 700 of them, maybe they're onto something. With my limited knowledge on international monetary exchange rates, 35 pounds works out around the asking price. My guess is a large percentage of aftermarket engine guards are made by the same Chinese manufacturer.
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(waiting for the "told you so")
The one I got from eBay didn't fit! The flat brackets that mount at the lower of the frame don't line up for toffee! When you look at them they are in fact welded on at different angles! Back to the drawing board...
The one I got from eBay didn't fit! The flat brackets that mount at the lower of the frame don't line up for toffee! When you look at them they are in fact welded on at different angles! Back to the drawing board...
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I have the OEM one from a 2006 Road King, chrome with a few scratches. If you are willing to pay the shipping from KS, I am willing to give it to you.
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Hey dude, that's a really kind offer, wow - I am in the UK though :-S
Assuming you are up for shipping to the UK, what are the scratches like - is it re-chroming needed or just superficial stuff? (Just thinking if I end up getting it re-chromed I'll end up close to the cost of a new HD one).
Thanks!
Assuming you are up for shipping to the UK, what are the scratches like - is it re-chroming needed or just superficial stuff? (Just thinking if I end up getting it re-chromed I'll end up close to the cost of a new HD one).
Thanks!
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Wear your scratches with pride! My Glide has been down a few times, all for the silliest of reasons, which keeps the older scratches from going rusty.....
If you haven't shipped anything from the US before, be aware that shipping costs can be quite high, then there are UK taxes and VAT to pay, plus a fee from the UK shipper. It all adds up. And HMCR may have a 'view' on something marked as a gift of zero value.
Not trying to spoil things, merely share my extensive experience of buying in Harley parts.
If you haven't shipped anything from the US before, be aware that shipping costs can be quite high, then there are UK taxes and VAT to pay, plus a fee from the UK shipper. It all adds up. And HMCR may have a 'view' on something marked as a gift of zero value.
Not trying to spoil things, merely share my extensive experience of buying in Harley parts.