Has anyone removed their crash bars?
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I'm having a hard time wrapping my arms around the fact dudes gonna pay some one to remove the 3 bolts that hold the dang thing on.
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Could not have said it better! Had mine off for a while but after going over one day it went back on and it's not coming off.
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I had ordered highway pegs to have mounted on the front crash bar of my 2014 SGS coming, I was surprised at the cost of the parts and labor
The more I thought about it the seating position is different than my SE electra glide or my road king so
I decided to have the crash bar removed as I think it looks much better with cleaner lines
Opinions appreciated
The more I thought about it the seating position is different than my SE electra glide or my road king so
I decided to have the crash bar removed as I think it looks much better with cleaner lines
Opinions appreciated
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From: Henderson, Nevada
Bought the bike new. Rode it home, removed front engine guard and tossed in the dumpster. Several years later, lost the front on sand in a corner and bike went down. Difficult to pick up alone, damage confined to paint damage on batwing and scuff marks on the rear guard. If I fork up again, I'll pay for repairs. Just depends how you feel about the guards. I recall now the right grip was damaged as well.
Last edited by Harleyboyddk; Jan 30, 2014 at 11:47 PM.
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I appreciate your responses
After thinking it over I'm going to have the crash bars removed before I pick up the bike.. Look a fat bot, a heritage, a fat bob, etc they all weigh about the same and none have the crash bars. It is estically nicer looking and if It went down, damage is damage I'd get it fixed or get a new bike. It would be insured
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Took it off my Glide, along with a bunch of other heavy stuff - had to get it up two steps to bring it in the house this winter (needed a lot of work) - 800 lbs or so was just too much. It's going back on again; guess what holds the fairing up on a Tour Glide...
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Opinions ? Mine is only the smart ones keep the bars on the bike. For whatever reasons my bikes over the years have gone down and the only damage ever was scratched chrome on the bars. Try and replace your kickstand alone on the road without the bars and without causing damages.
I like highway pegs for the additional riding positions and comfort, I actually tour with my bike long 900 mile days on my rides.
Function over form almost always.
I am insured and even if it was fixed free I just do not want the hassle.
But it is your bike do whatever chubs you up and makes you happy.
You asked for opinions and you know what they say about those !
I like highway pegs for the additional riding positions and comfort, I actually tour with my bike long 900 mile days on my rides.
Function over form almost always.
I am insured and even if it was fixed free I just do not want the hassle.
But it is your bike do whatever chubs you up and makes you happy.
You asked for opinions and you know what they say about those !