Gotta have a place to hang Cruiseboards!

 

I understand the statement about "Insurrance", but I would ask THEM (Insurrance Co.) what their opinion is on the removal and a possible mishap with the bike in the future. Second, the first 2 months I had my 06 EG, laid it down twice. Wasn't used to the weight of the bike compared to my ex Jap bike. Not a scratch on the bike or fairing. Mind you, it was on take off and wasn't moving very fast, but even so, it saved the bike and headaches. I was SOOOO surprised to see that it haden't been marked or scratched.

So, as others have advised, think about putting them back on. We all work hard and pay good money when purchasing these bikes. One day you might regret that you had taken them off....are you willing to take the chance?

Happy trails

 

And now that it's cold (at least in MA), you need the lowers on!

 

i can tell you this- its MUCH easier to pick up a bike thats laying on its engine guards then laying on its tank.

i wouldnt remove them from my King, ever.

 

On the other hand..... the touring models are the only line that Harley makes that come with the engine guards. I think mine looks a lot better without them, and I'll join the ranks of softtail, dyna, sportster, vrod, and buell owners that seem to survive without the guards. [sm=biker.gif]

 

Pastor John,

Their bikes are not nearly as heavy as ours.

 

I had an 01 RK and removed the crash bars. I liked the cleaned up look. I now have an 06 Street Glide but put the black crash bar on. It is sort of stealthy if you know what I mean. Plus I now use highway pegs.

 

[sm=exactly.gif][sm=guilty.gif]Same here.

 

i vote ( and this is experience talking), DON'T!!! layed down my 06 EG when she was 3 weeks old, very slow speed. dinged up the front bar, and that was it. won't leave home without it.

 

Anybody got some pics without engine guard, would love to see how it looks.