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Old 07-13-2009, 08:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Engine Bars vs. LSL Crash Pads?

Newbie with a silly question. Obviously, I don't want to drop my bike but since my Bonnie is my first bike I have heard it is pretty much inevitable as I learn. However, I want to minimize the damage done to her. Does anyone have any experience or preference over engine dresser bars or LSL crash pads for protecting my bike if I lay her on her side?

Dresser bars: http://www.newbonneville.com/html/re...ine_guard.html

LSL Crash Pads: http://www.british-customs.com/lsl-t...rash-pads.html

Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Old 07-13-2009, 08:54 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I would expect the bars to provide better coverage, also gives you a place to mount highway pegs (if that's your thing).

To some perhaps they don't look as good ;-)
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Old 07-14-2009, 12:19 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i have LSL crash pads...someone said on the Twins forums, that since the LSL pads use the same screws (M6 I think) that, the pads would rip off in a bad crash.

I can see this too...just how LSL pads mounts to the frame...
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i have LSL crash pads...someone said on the Twins forums, that since the LSL pads use the same screws (M6 I think) that, the pads would rip off in a bad crash.

I can see this too...just how LSL pads mounts to the frame...
Looks to me that the LSL pads mount to the engine case bolts, at least the pics I've seen.
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These would look great and protect things...but they'd have to be BLACK!


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