“Crash bars” aka “engine guards” on Fatboys pics please!
#31
12-21-2017 | 07:13 AM
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Something that should convince you is to price out the replacement part for the primary cover and other parts that will scratch or get damaged should the bike drop on you.
My bike has dropped twice on me, and I have been riding since the early 80's. Once in a slow turn in a parking lot when I hit an oil spot and another time when the kick stand (jiffy) moved on me and down it went. My bike would have sustained damage had I not had my engine guard.
Another plus is that on long rides, it gives you a place to stretch your legs.
My bike has dropped twice on me, and I have been riding since the early 80's. Once in a slow turn in a parking lot when I hit an oil spot and another time when the kick stand (jiffy) moved on me and down it went. My bike would have sustained damage had I not had my engine guard.
Another plus is that on long rides, it gives you a place to stretch your legs.
Looks like I have pretty much had my mind made up to go with engine guards. Now that I have found attachment locations looks like a pretty simple install. I want to thank everyone who was kind enough to comment and or post pics.
#33
12-21-2017 | 12:05 PM
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Just install a front fender protector. It will prevent the high way bar from making damage to the paint of the front fender when touching it during installation. I have the a protector as well for the fuel tank. Prevents those stupid scratches during work on your bike.
Have fun, send the pic when installed m.
Have fun, send the pic when installed m.
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12-21-2017 | 10:22 PM
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#39
12-24-2017 | 08:43 PM
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That is me but laying a bike down for whatever reason impacts me much more than what the bars will look like on the bike. Frankly I still am not crazy about the look on the FatBoy but I can grow into it to know there is some additional safety there. Surdyke Harley is having a sale on certain items and luckily the mustache Engine Guard guard was over 70 bucks less than my dealer or HD web site. Should be here after New Year. I will slap them in and post a pic or two. You guys be honest and tell me your opinion when I post. I know They will have to grow on me.
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12-24-2017 | 09:20 PM
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