Better Bag Guards
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Thank you. Well, I don't think there is such a guard (engine) that matches the bars or bag guards while accepting the twin-cooled lowers. And I'm not sure I'd do them anyway if they existed. It's possible to overdo a good thing.
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You are correct they wont work with lower fairings.
My first thought, but considered the bike and realized quickly it wouldn't work.
I like the guards on there. I love the chrome. Very clean and flashy.
I like the guards on there. I love the chrome. Very clean and flashy.
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I'd like to add something to clarify my earlier reply to your question:
I have never NOT had those H-D highway peg mounts and folding pegs on my bikes. The basic engine guard by itself looks to be insufficient at protecting the outer edges of the lower fairings if the bike gets dropped. The engine guard-mounted highway peg mounts are strong and they project outward enough to keep the lower fairings off the ground. I know this from experience. In a drop, the pegs fold and the peg mounts take the pressure. Mine have never bent or failed and they still look perfect. I've personally preferred these over the popular frame-mounted peg mounts that have long arms and stick forward & outward ahead of the footboards. I don't think those would offer as much drop protection and might be likely to get bent if the bike is dropped.
I also notice you have the angled highway peg mounts on the front bars. In the event of an overbalance escapade would those mounts turn on the engine guard bar and possibly impact or damage the lower?
Im trying to decide between the angled or the straight billet mounts.
Im trying to decide between the angled or the straight billet mounts.
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From: Ladner, B.C.
I'd like to add something to clarify my earlier reply to your question:
I have never NOT had those H-D highway peg mounts and folding pegs on my bikes. The basic engine guard by itself looks to be insufficient at protecting the outer edges of the lower fairings if the bike gets dropped. The engine guard-mounted highway peg mounts are strong and they project outward enough to keep the lower fairings off the ground. I know this from experience. In a drop, the pegs fold and the peg mounts take the pressure. Mine have never bent or failed and they still look perfect. I've personally preferred these over the popular frame-mounted peg mounts that have long arms and stick forward & outward ahead of the footboards. I don't think those would offer as much drop protection and might be likely to get bent if the bike is dropped.
I have never NOT had those H-D highway peg mounts and folding pegs on my bikes. The basic engine guard by itself looks to be insufficient at protecting the outer edges of the lower fairings if the bike gets dropped. The engine guard-mounted highway peg mounts are strong and they project outward enough to keep the lower fairings off the ground. I know this from experience. In a drop, the pegs fold and the peg mounts take the pressure. Mine have never bent or failed and they still look perfect. I've personally preferred these over the popular frame-mounted peg mounts that have long arms and stick forward & outward ahead of the footboards. I don't think those would offer as much drop protection and might be likely to get bent if the bike is dropped.
I was really just wondering with the angled mount and if the bike went on its side, would the mount actually spin on the guard bar from the weight of the bike. Id be concerned if it did, the peg would then contact & damage the lower fairing?
Btw, I really didnt want to hi-jack your thread on the bag bars with this. I just thought since you have the pegs Im considering Id ask. My apologies if it looks that way.
Looking at your bars again, they really do look great with your custom color scheme.
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Thanks for the follow-up.
I was really just wondering with the angled mount and if the bike went on its side, would the mount actually spin on the guard bar from the weight of the bike. Id be concerned if it did, the peg would then contact & damage the lower fairing?
Btw, I really didnt want to hi-jack your thread on the bag bars with this. I just thought since you have the pegs Im considering Id ask. My apologies if it looks that way.
Looking at your bars again, they really do look great with your custom color scheme.
I was really just wondering with the angled mount and if the bike went on its side, would the mount actually spin on the guard bar from the weight of the bike. Id be concerned if it did, the peg would then contact & damage the lower fairing?
Btw, I really didnt want to hi-jack your thread on the bag bars with this. I just thought since you have the pegs Im considering Id ask. My apologies if it looks that way.
Looking at your bars again, they really do look great with your custom color scheme.
Thanks again!
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I think those are really cool looking and I love the paint/appearance of your bike, but $700 a pair is not something I'd seriously consider. I wish I had a beat up pair to use as templates to duplicate them though, because I bet I could make money selling them for 1/2 that.
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From: Ladner, B.C.
I don't mind your questions at all. The best I can tell you the mounts can be clamped VERY tight to the engine guard to inhibit turning if the bike is dropped. They might still move some but it's not like a free-to-turn or pivot thing. And honestly if it came down to it I'd rather have the highway peg or mount touch the lower fairing versus the fairing edge hitting the ground, road, parking lot, etc.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Thanks for all the info.....much appreciated.
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Sharp looking ride and the guards definitely compliment the bars ... Not a fan of the sharp point though ... Looks like it could cause problems for the passenger ??