Author Topic: Black or chrome engine guards...what looks best? (Read 5137 times)

Desolation Angel · « **on:** May 30, 2006, 11:14:35 AM »

I'm gonna pull the sliders off my bike and go with engine guards instead this summer. I believe they're gonna give me much better protection. I'm just hung up on whether to go chrome or black.

Here's the black one...

Here's the chrome one...

Opinions on black or chrome?

solman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2006, 11:18:45 AM »

I have the black Suzuki and I like how it wraps the engine. Regardless, I would go with the black. I've had people look at my bike for five minutes before they even notice the case guards.

Farre · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2006, 11:51:41 AM »

+1
Chrome is for HD!

"CHROME does not bring you HOME"

Seanybiker · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2006, 11:56:02 AM »

Black look nice. they would go well with the red of the bike.

texasbandit · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2006, 03:57:33 PM »

Black! I have a blue '97 -- you hardly even notice the black guards against the black engine. Oh, yeah they work. Last summer I went down in a campground on wet grass in Ohio - did a three point on the exhaust can, engine guard and handlebar end ---- and zero damage to the bike, not even a scuff (Mud & wet grass). I however did a one point landing on my shoulder and ended up with a grade 3 AC separation. The Bandit is fine, and I healed quickly, deformed, but quickly.

snofrog · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2006, 06:51:13 PM »

black ... unless your a stuntaa and need the bling to fit in with your home boy`s and gang ,the Desolation Angels

.Me

Sven · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2006, 08:45:55 PM »

Why would you NOT want them to be the same color as the engine? (And unobtrusive)

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2006, 09:41:09 PM »

Black.... soooooo much easier to fix scratches and dings too!!!

Seanybiker · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2006, 10:28:14 PM »

left side black right side chrome????? might look mad but at least everyone will have something good to say about the bike. tis a win win situation

deepink · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2006, 12:16:22 AM »

In the words of Wesley Snipes (Passenger 57) "Always bet on Black."

Then give me half the earnings for my advice, and don't come looking for me when it lands on red.

stormi · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2006, 02:16:16 AM »

Herb, I can't tell if those guards are attached to the engine mounts or not. If they are,.. steer clear. I have read reports ( of course you think I can find them now that I'm looking?) of people going down, and the crash bars rip a hole in the engine! Ouch! sort of defeats the purpose.

A LOT of these engine guards and frame sliders are more for looks than for functionality. Be careful of what you get.

One of the old motorush forums mentions that one guy had trouble with stress fractures. -3- engine guards and counting. Click here for the link

B6mick · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2006, 07:09:04 AM »

Herb, for once in my life I ain't being a smart ass, but how about black chrome, best of both worlds.

HarleyBandit · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2006, 08:55:27 AM »

Quote from: Desolation Angel

I'm gonna pull the sliders off my bike and go with engine guards instead this summer. I believe they're gonna give me much better protection. I'm just hung up on whether to go chrome or black.

Opinions on black or chrome?

I would go with the Black!!!

Accidently dropped mine in the parking lot!

I repainted them,cant tell!!
Would'nt be able to FIX the chrome ones!!

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2006, 09:13:11 AM »

Quote from: B6mick

Herb, for once in my life I ain't being a smart ass, but how about black chrome, best of both worlds.

I'm up for that, but all I ever see are bright chrome or black. Looks like the consensus is black. I guess black would be visually repairable, as opposed to chrome, eh? But no bling?!

Stormi, it looks to me like all three of my options (Suzuki, Givi, Renntec) attach to at least one of the motor mounts on each side. Probably two on each side, now that I study the pictures. Hmmmm...

Red01 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2006, 10:40:33 AM »

My vote is for black, too.
The Givi & Renntec ones are better built than the Suzuki ones.
Besides, you can't buy new Suzuki guards anymore anyway. (At least thru US Suzuki.)