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28th February 2021
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Biker
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Yavapai County
Posts: 2 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200NS Sportster/Buell Year: 2020
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Crash Bar
I’m going to order a crash bar for my sportster. I looked at the install video on YouTube and like the look.
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2nd March 2021
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Biker
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 33 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2013
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Crash bars look fine though I don't like them personally.
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2nd March 2021
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Biker
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 99 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200T Sportster/Buell Year: 2017
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The bottom bolt holes are a cross member on the frame already tapped. The top holes are shared with the engine mount. The bar comes with longer bolts.
HD tells you they are not crash bars and will not protect you. They call them engine guards as in protection from dropping the bike at low speed or when stationary.
I have the basic no frills one on my bike.
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2nd March 2021
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: North cental Ohio
Posts: 2,408 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2009 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL1200L Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2009
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I think they're kinda ugly,  but I'm old  & it makes it a lot easier to pick up when I drop it.  
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Brian '09 1200C (black of course), 19" front wheel, det. windshield, Sundowner, mini apes, Big Sucker, 12.5" Progressive 412's, Intiminators, Gronk mod
I didn't buy a Sportster 'cause I wanted a Harley... I got a Harley 'cause I wanted a SPORTSTER!!!
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2nd March 2021
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Senior Chief Know It All 3rd Class
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,708 Sportster/Buell Model: XL Sportster/Buell Year: 1992 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1978 XLCH project Other Motorcycle Model: Sportster XLH Other Motorcycle Year: 1975
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy56
The bottom bolt holes are a cross member on the frame already tapped. The top holes are shared with the engine mount. The bar comes with longer bolts.
HD tells you they are not crash bars and will not protect you. They call them engine guards as in protection from dropping the bike at low speed or when stationary.
I have the basic no frills one on my bike.
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I had a 600lb, 74”twin with a 61” wheelbase... it was called a Shovelhead... |
2nd March 2021
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MetalWorkingXLFan
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Far West Texas
Posts: 609 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200V Sportster/Buell Year: 2013 Sportster/Buell Model #2: KHK Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1954 Other Motorcycle Model: Valkyrie Other Motorcycle Year: 97
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I have the “ mustache “ type and added some LEDs.
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'54 KHK (Current Build), '13 XL”72” Hard Candy, '97 Honda Valkyrie. I’m Retired 🥃
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3rd March 2021
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Flat Track Champion
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Near Ft. Myers
Posts: 642 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2009 Sportster/Buell Model #2: FXLR Low Rider Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2019
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I took my engine guard off the Sportster and the LowRider didn't have one. Thought about getting or making a Bung King style, they look good and work.
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