Sissy bar question

[alantf]

I've said it before, & I'll say it again - I'd NEVER ride a bike without an engine guard, or as we call them in England, "crash bars". That's because their primary function is to protect YOU & your legs if (that should be "when", because every rider in the world has gone down at some time in his/her riding career) the bike goes down. Don't think it can't happen to you. I've been riding for over 45 years, but a couple of years ago I got sideswiped by a 4X4 I was overtaking. There was no time to react, & the bike went down. The only thing that stopped my leg from being squashed or burned on the engine/exhaust was the guard. The guard got bent, but my leg survived. I hope I'm making you think hard enough about making a guard your first purchase. Incidentally, if you do decide to buy a guard, don't buy the Suzuki guard. It's for show only! People on here will be able to advise you, better than me, as to what's the best buys in America. :2tup: