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:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alantf

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

There are two sides to every coin. The wide, circular guard allows for a softer "landing" when you accidentally tip it over at a standstill......and gives you a better angle for getting it back upright again.

Wonder how I know that ??? :roll: :biggrin:

[Water Warrior 2]

Lynda's bike has wider crash bars that make it easier to pick up when you have an oops doing an oil change. Mighty fine investment.