Engine Guard
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Bonaire, Ga.
Not to derail the thread...but I didn't remove the engine guard...but installed black one...to make it less noticeable...
Given that I dropped the bike soon after I got it...and will probably do it again, can't afford to not have one on the bike....
Given that I dropped the bike soon after I got it...and will probably do it again, can't afford to not have one on the bike....
Last edited by WildThang; Nov 1, 2009 at 07:34 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Maryland
yea it looks cool and all the bikes in the mags have them off. but they have a lot of extra money .it is easer to buy a new crash bar than all new sheet metal. and it might just protect your legs. i like the powder coat idea we have one that has front and rear black bars.
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From: Mount Airy, MD
If your a fan of leather there is a site sponsor on here Capt. Itch who sells leather wraps for your engine guard. Just put some on mine, and love the look. I'll post pics tomorrow.
Last edited by hullhorr; Nov 2, 2009 at 11:42 AM.
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From: El Paso, Texas
Dropped My bike twice, and the engine guard saved the lower fairings and sheet metal. As clumsy as I am, can't afford to go without one. Hmmmmm, Think I'll get those leather wraps to cover the scratch on the engine guard.
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From: The Desert SouthWest
Yeah those guards are INVALUABLE when that bike goes down or you drop it. Lots of damage if you don't have that guard on there. It props up the bike and saves it from much damage. I know it looks cool to have them off but things happen and those bars are VERY functional.
I've dropped my bike twice (on loose sand on dirt road I live on) and it suffered NO damage. Without those guards I'd have surely had some damage to fix.
I've dropped my bike twice (on loose sand on dirt road I live on) and it suffered NO damage. Without those guards I'd have surely had some damage to fix.
Last edited by Arizona; Nov 1, 2009 at 08:41 AM.
Road Warrior
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From: Mississippi
Not trying to change anyone's mind or opinion about engine guards...But I have seen many times when a bike goes down or when the engine guard strikes an object it will bend the frame...But I wouldn't dream of taking my engine guard off...Even if it does look cool.