HD Engine guards on a 1200C Sportster
#21
05-01-2009, 07:18 AM
Ordered my crash bars when I signed the contract to buy my Sporty. Not so much to protect the bike, but to give a litle more protection to my legs. I got hit by a cager on my previous bike. Where's your leg going to be in a side impact?
I've also had all kinds of road debris bounce off the engine guards instead of my shins (retread, board from broken shipping pallet). Even an empty cardboard box or plastic bag blowing in the wind can pull your foot off the peg at 70MPH.
That said, I wish I'd bought the Lindby bar instead of the HD. I like the look better, and there's flat part you can use as another footrest.
I've also had all kinds of road debris bounce off the engine guards instead of my shins (retread, board from broken shipping pallet). Even an empty cardboard box or plastic bag blowing in the wind can pull your foot off the peg at 70MPH.
That said, I wish I'd bought the Lindby bar instead of the HD. I like the look better, and there's flat part you can use as another footrest.
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05-01-2009, 12:50 PM
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Have them on my 1200 custom. Saved my chrome a couple of times. I don't expect them to do much for me in an impact though. I'll definately put them on my next bike. Its worth it that one time you drop your bike in the driveway.
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