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Feb 28, 2012 | 06:35 AM

mac0478

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FLHR minus the crash bars.

Hi guys- I am toying with the idea of taking off my crash bars ( engine and bag guards) but I am a bit unsure how she will look.

Does anyone have any pics 2009 and up) just to give me an idea without going to the trouble of doing it. Any will be appreciated.

Feb 28, 2012 | 07:49 AM

Mike

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It looks badass. Here's one with forward controls and apes. Great looking scoot.

Feb 28, 2012 | 07:53 AM

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To each his own but a RK is not a RK without the bars and floorboards...but like I said..to each his own?

Feb 28, 2012 | 07:58 AM

Dana Lee

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I agree it looks great without, but.... 1 tip over and its EXPENSIVE

Feb 28, 2012 | 08:19 AM

rustybearing

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Here's my '07 with just the bars in front of the bags. I left them so when I'm backing up a small incline I have something to hold onto for leverage.

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Feb 28, 2012 | 08:27 AM

streetg131

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They do look nice that way but crash bars do amazing things for you and the bike when you go down or just drop it. They pay for themselves big time when you need them.

Feb 28, 2012 | 08:29 AM

NDBadlands4-2

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Originally Posted by Dana Lee

I agree it looks great without, but.... 1 tip over and its EXPENSIVE

That is my thought. I have seen many in magazines, but none on the road without the bars. I had a tip over with my last Ultra. In my garage, very embarrasing. Picked it up, no damage at all. Those bars saved me a lot of cash.

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Feb 28, 2012 | 08:40 AM

streetg131

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They make the bike easier to pick up too if you drop it.

Feb 28, 2012 | 12:08 PM

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Bait56

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Good thing you didn't ask about a FLHR without bars and mention riding without a helmet in the same thread....

My signature pic without crash bars. I am putting on hard bags this summer.

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