new rider may need engine guard
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RE: new rider may need engine guard
Myself, think an Engine Guard is a good idea ... It may notprotect everything 100 % but beats having nonthing at all... Ebay is one of many good sites can check ... are many great aftermarket choices but not sure who carries engine guards sometimes also known as crash bards..
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RE: new rider may need engine guard
Well first off, Welcome to the forum! Secondly an engine guard mught be a good investment but not as good as taking the MSF course.
There's many places you can find a quality engine guard for a reasonable amount of money. Try J&P cycles, or even ebay. Good luck!!
There's many places you can find a quality engine guard for a reasonable amount of money. Try J&P cycles, or even ebay. Good luck!!
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RE: new rider may need engine guard
Welcome to the forum, and I'll second what Biker Trash put in above. The engine guard is a good idea, and the MSF course is also, if you haven't already taken it.
I've got the chrome engine guard from Harley (the slightly rounded one) for my 1200C, but it was pretty pricey (what isn't at the dealer?). Snap to install however, three bolts as I recall, about 10 minutes start to finish.
I've got the chrome engine guard from Harley (the slightly rounded one) for my 1200C, but it was pretty pricey (what isn't at the dealer?). Snap to install however, three bolts as I recall, about 10 minutes start to finish.
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RE: new rider may need engine guard
Obviously MSF course or similar is top of the list. But to your question, yes, an engine guard is money well spent. No one plans to drop the bike but it certainly happens to even the best of us.
They run about $200-230 for the HD guards. Sounds pricey until you start to price out repairs on tins, paint, and other components on the bike. Honestly, if you lay the bike over (usually at slower speed maneuvers for new riders) the engine guard will pay for itself immediately by saving you hundreds or even thousands in repairs.
So worst case, the engine guard protects your bike from potentially expensive damage. Oh yeah, it also provides some space for your leg should you go down with the bike. Best case, its one more piece of chrome on your bike.
They run about $200-230 for the HD guards. Sounds pricey until you start to price out repairs on tins, paint, and other components on the bike. Honestly, if you lay the bike over (usually at slower speed maneuvers for new riders) the engine guard will pay for itself immediately by saving you hundreds or even thousands in repairs.
So worst case, the engine guard protects your bike from potentially expensive damage. Oh yeah, it also provides some space for your leg should you go down with the bike. Best case, its one more piece of chrome on your bike.
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