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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Actually added them to my Deuce. Don't see many like that.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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I'm going to swap to the mustache style. I like the look without the crash bars, but I like the purpose of them more.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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From some of the videos I have seen they do a good job if on the bike.

Videos of cycle police trainees, tipping the bikes over in a parking lot as part of training, I imagine to learn how to stand a down bike back up.

I am sure the saddle bag guards are a plus also.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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I had thought about removing them but three weeks ago I got hit broad side by a 6 point white tail. I had zero road rash after a 100 foot slide on the asphalt. The eventual impact with the ditch totaled the bike and broke a leg and ribs. Without the bars it would have been much worse.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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I have the Linby twin bar. Run 1/2 of time on, other half off.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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I can't see myself taking them off. They protected the bike too much when I dropped it once. I might switch to the Kury ones

http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/582...s-Engine-Guard

I think they look pretty stylish.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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I had them on my Lowrider but had to remove them for forward controls. Found a set for a Wideglide that will work with the forwards, So now I've got both (forwards & crash bar). If you ever drop your bike you will be glad you have them.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Like the looks without them, but I'll never take mine off.
 
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I like the classic look, and I likes my hwy pegs, and if it tips- dang - I got some protection.
Leaving mine on, just my preference.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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I would leave those babies on, if you don't like the look powdercoat em to match the bike.
 
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