They saved my a$$ once already. I have the highway footrest on mine and when i went down still doing about 20 mph they kept the bike off the street. Only the underside of the pipes got scratched. Ugly?maybe, but who gives a damn, they paid for themselves and that a fact, JACK!

 

I like-em on mine, just have to like them on Urs.

 

mounted highway pegs on mine. functionality is wat does it for me and they are not an eyesore

 

easy to install yourself? or does it cost much to have the stealership do it?

 

It's 4 bolts to install them (and use Locktite). Couldn't be easier.

 

Blue Locktite not red Locktite.

 

+1, 4 bolts, use blue locktite and torque to specs.

 

I remember when they used to be called crash bars ! LOL Now it's PC to call them engine guards . Well I have them on My 06 C and attached a set of Highway pegs on them . I like the looks of them so it wasn't a issue for Me, plus the way the car drivers are it's another bit of insurance . ....WVleo

 

I personally don't like the looks of the engine guards, but they may have saved me a few$$$ when my wife had a few too many and tried to stand the bike up. CRASH BANG #%@*%. The bike had little damage (scrtched the stock pipes and she had to let me get my new V&H pipes) but she crushed her foot and couldn't walk for a month.

 

As far as the 'look' of the bars, I think, like stated earlier it depends on the 'look' you're into. I want some to mount pegs on, comfort dupes style in my situation.
Does anyone know if custom pipes cause problems for installation?
I have Sampsons on my 02', and not sure if the regular HD bars will work. And, the damn Lindby (sp) engine guards are priceyyyyyy!

Anyone?