Engine Guard or Not
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Melissa, TX
RE: Engine Guard or Not
While on vacation back in 2001 I left my 2000 RK with my brother. He called one day with some bad news, he'd dropped the bike.
Luckily he was slowing for a stop when he hit a slick spot in the road and laid it over on the left side.
Engine guard and saddle bag guard saved the bike. Only minor scratches on the underside of those, nothing visible when the bike was upright. No other damage anywhere.
When I got my SG I knew the engine guard would remain on, and I recently ordered a set of saddle bag guards from Chicago HD to replace the stock supports that provide absolutely no protection if the bike is laid over.
Leave it on. As someone else already said...some day you'll be glad you did.
Luckily he was slowing for a stop when he hit a slick spot in the road and laid it over on the left side.
Engine guard and saddle bag guard saved the bike. Only minor scratches on the underside of those, nothing visible when the bike was upright. No other damage anywhere.
When I got my SG I knew the engine guard would remain on, and I recently ordered a set of saddle bag guards from Chicago HD to replace the stock supports that provide absolutely no protection if the bike is laid over.
Leave it on. As someone else already said...some day you'll be glad you did.
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From: Tidewater
RE: Engine Guard or Not
ORIGINAL: ken thompson
Heed these words of wisdom.
ORIGINAL: nvsteve
Some day you'll be happy you left it on.
Some day you'll be happy you left it on.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: South Florida
RE: Engine Guard or Not
Alright gentlemen I am convinced to leave it on, After two years I still dont like the look but better be safe than sorry,,,,
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: long beach california
RE: Engine Guard or Not
went with the ergo engine guards with flip out pegs.love em
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