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Baron's
Engine Guards
WHY? A
couple of reasons. First, I like the looks of the Baron's guards and
I believe that they add to the "bagger" look that I've
tried to create with this bike. On a more practical note, I'd like a
little protection for pipes, pegs, and legs in case I lay the rig
down. I realize that no crash bar/engine guard will hold up in a
high-speed slide, but they do provide some protection at lower speeds.
I probably could have found a better price elsewhere, but I elected
to buy from my friends at Yamaha
Sportscenter. Though they offer online ordering, I like to call
just to say hello to Brad and Randy.
SERVICE. Same
old story. They had the item in stock. As usual, they shipped same
day. I received the package the next business day! I know that I'm
sounding like a broken record, but Tony O and the Sportscenter team
have never failed to deliver the goods. The guards arrived packed in
the original manufacturer's box, complete with all parts and
instructions. The welds were clean and the chrome was flawless.
INSTALLATION.
This was a real piece of cake. Instructions were complete and easy
to follow; The average home mechanic should have no problem with this
one. Start to finish, the entire installation took me only about 15
minutes. Everything fit perfectly, although you have to work
carefully and in pretty close quarters.
RESULTS. I'm
happy so far. I like the looks of the bars. I haven't had to test
their crash-worthiness, and I hope that I never have to report on that.
WORTH THE
MONEY?
They were pretty expensive, so I can't say that they were worth
the money when viewed as a chrome ornament. The first time I forget
to drop the kickstand and drop the bike on its side, though, the
guards could be a real bargain! |
