What to do about my engine guards
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Cruiser
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From: NH
What to do about my engine guards
I had a issue with some sand in my driveway and down she went 2 days old. I got the saddle bag scratch fixed and the one on the front fender fixed now I'm not sure if I should get a new engine guard as the scratch is just about at the bottom off it or leave it. I see many people have had a issue with there bike going down at a slow speed and all the talk about keeping the engine guards on , but out off all the people that say they got scratches on there engine guards they don't say if they left it as is or spent the $240 or more to replace it. So should I replace it or leave it ?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Cape Coral, Fl.
Depends on how **** you want to be. I probably wouldn't replace it and definitely wouldnt eliminate them. Think of the damage you might have had if they didnt catch the bike. Thats what they are there for. I say keep em.
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Cruiser
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From: NH
I would NEVER be without them now they saved me lots off $$$. Just not sure about getting new ones
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Central FL
Keep 'em. Mine have the lower corners ground down from leaning further than I really should. Not really noticeable unless you're looking for it. Oh yeah, floorboards are quite a bit thinner on the outside middle. I even scrape riding in town at slow speeds and bike is stock height. I do try to look out for debris, sand loose gravel, etc. but it's fun to lean.
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From: ST. Louis
If it ain't that bad I'd leave it alone. However you could have it Power Coated black. Cheaper than a new one, if it bothers you.
or check out eBay (watch out for the shipping costs by some people)
or check out eBay (watch out for the shipping costs by some people)
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Leave them on . You will forget about the scratch in a couple of weeks. Unless its going be a show bike. Enjoy your bike. Thats why they called them Crash Bars in my day. Now HD calles em highway bars.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: West Virginia
I always thought these looked good on the right bike.
http://www.chilhowee.net/engine-guard-covers.html
Tom
http://www.chilhowee.net/engine-guard-covers.html
Tom