my old gz may be smashed up pretty good

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Now I understand why some are T-shaped;

Yup ......... mine is T-shaped. As well as the reasons you give, it also means you have more room for your feet around the gear/brake pedals.

As for the riders who are arguing against them - I KNOW that in the accident that I had, it was the guard alone that stopped my leg from being trapped under the bike.

I sincerely hope that you don't go down, but if you do I'll bet you're glad you had a guard. :crutches: