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Buky Bars Engine and Saddlebag Guards... nice!

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#1 ·
Just posted up a new product spotlight. Here is the text!

INTRODUCTION - Engine guards, and to some extent saddlebag guards, on Harley-Davidson touring bikes are a necessary evil. They are necessary because of the bike’s weight. Touring bikes weight a lot. When they fall over on their side, things get damaged–very expensive things. No bueno. They (stock engine and bag guards) are evil because they look hideous. That is why most people remove them from their bikes. However, what if I told you that you could maintain the protection engine and bag guards offer, WITHOUT the hideousness? This is where our favorite company, Buky Bars, steps in. They sell a great looking set of engine and saddlebag guards that match perfectly with their line of handlebars. Here’s the 411.

DETAILS - Buky Bars engine and saddlebag guards are made of 1018 cold roll US steel and are manufactured in Los Angeles, CA. The engine guard is 1.50″ in diameter, and the saddlebag guards are 1.25″ in diameter. The engine and bag guards, as with every other product in Buky Bar’s inventory have a lifetime warrantied chrome. They are also available in a black powder coat. Both the engine and bag guards incorporate Buky Bars signature “meat hook”. The curve leading up to the “meat hook” at the top of the saddlebag guard, isn’t just there to look pretty; it allows the passengers leg to rest in its natural position, uninhibited by the guard. End to end, the engine guards are 34″ (stock 30-1/2″), and the bag guards stick out approximately 1″ past the saddlebags.

THOUGHTS - Buky Bars’ engine and bag guards look great on the Road Glide and offer protection to the engine and saddlebags should you accidentally lay your bike down. They really are the perfect combination of form and function. The craftsmanship on both guards is excellent. The guards have a nice weight/sturdiness to them, the welds are beautiful, and the chrome is absolutely flawless. If you already own any of Buky Bars handlebars, adding the matching engine and bag guards is a no-brainer–the ultimate trifecta of beauty and protection.
Heres the link to the spotlight with pictures and video. http://myroadglide.com/engine-and-saddlebag-guards-by-buky-bars/
 
#5 ·
They are nice, if I didn't have lowers I would definitely have a set, I may still get the saddle bag guards if I don't change side covers.

Sent from my SPH-L710
 
#6 ·
Saddle bag gaurds

how do these gaurds go on i see that the saddle bag rail will be in the way
do you have to modify?? or buy another rail to hold bags on
thanks
 
#7 ·
how do these gaurds go on i see that the saddle bag rail will be in the way
do you have to modify?? or buy another rail to hold bags on
thanks
Yeah, you have to either get the support rails from HD, or cut your existing ones. The same you'd have to do when installing any bag guards, really.

I opted to get the new rails, they weren't all that expensive and I still have the ability to go back to stock someday if I decide to sell or trade.

I had the part numbers around here, but I can't seem to locate them now.
 
#8 ·
I'm a big fan of Buky Bars. Juan and his crew do great work. I've got his Malo bars and bag guards. Both are a work of art. Flawless welds and powder coat, smooth inside for wiring, etc, etc.

When my shipment came in (Bars and bag guards in the same box), the cardboard box was all beat to hell, like Ace Ventura was the delivery driver. It was so bad I had the driver wait on the porch while I opened it up to look for damage. Everything inside was wrapped and packed so well the damage to the box was of no concern. No nicks, no scratches, no dents.

Highly recommended:
 

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