TCT-MT 1 1/4" Mustache Engine Guard Crash Bar Fit For Harley Sportster Iron 883 XL883N 2009-2020; 1200 Custom XL1200C 2004-2019; Roadster XL1200R 883 XL883 XL883C '04-08; SuperLow XL1200T 14-17 Chrome

They were purchased not too long ago and I installed them on a Harley Davison iron 883 from 2012. Recently, I experienced a tragic accident that caused me to lose control of my motorcycle and crash. My recovery is at a point where I would like to share what happened with As expected, my bike did receive some damage but this crash bar saved my engine and the majority of the bike. I've had multiple people comment about how well this crash bar handled the impact. Had I not had this crash bar on my bike, the bike would have been totaled. As usual, I resent having to write this review about how well it handles crashes, but I have to tell you this in order for you to know. When you read this review, if you do not have a crash bar you must purchase it immediately because you will never expect to go down and I hope that you do not, but if you do, you need this to protect you.

Melani Glover

| Dec 26, 2020

It took me about 20 minutes to install the guard. If you are wondering about reviews pointing out it's too hard to install, here is my piece of advice (the reviewer in question is writing about her I am the '1' of 1 If you want to remove the horn, use the metric 10 wrench. The second paragraph of
2 is The two upper bolts should be removed with a torx 45. Three additional arguments are made by the following Put the upper torx bolts onto the guard, but don't tighten them just yet, assuming that you do not have anything on your lower mounting spot. The combination of
4 and You might want to add a little WD40 or grease to the bolts that came with the kit (people complaining that they had to retap the bike holes most likely had rust deposits This 5th and final paragraph is for consideration To snugly bolt the lower bolts that came with the guard into place, use a metric Allen key. The following 5 sentences are in bold The two bolts on top need to be tightened. A rating of 7 out of 10 would seem reasonable The metric 10 nut should be used to reinstall the horn. It's time to ride! This same guard is available for over $200 at other bike parts websites, so this is a great price. My recommendation is to take action. The review I have written I hope is helpful. Please note Because I am not going to use the rubberized feet as highway pegs, I removed them, but if you intend to use them as highway pegs, I would suggest using epoxy to secure them in place as they tend to shift position very.

Haven Douglas

| Jul 20, 2021

It is not difficult if you take your time. The downside of this product is that the foot rests move around on the tubing and are too high for my short legs to comfortably use them. will see if a set of long angled pegs will bring the board forward far enough for me to use it. A cheap set of bolts and washers came with the unit. For the top, I used my original bolts, and for the bottom, I used the new bolts. It went in super tight at the bottom(mine went in really tightly). The ones at the Harley Dealer cost almost 300 dollars. I need to install 80 more. At the end of the day, I am going to have about 120 bucks. The long angle pegs were installed by me, as well as both of the screws. The package was cheaper by over 300 dollars.

Nathaniel Gill

| May 22, 2021

I ride a sports bike with my wife and I find it fantastic. The 2020 48 belongs to her and the 2009 XL belongs to me. I found the fit to be perfect on mine. In the end it was a little more work than we expected, but the trick is to start with all the bolts loose and tighten them up slowly each one at a time. Finally tighten the bottom bolts completely on the downtube mount and then the ones on the engine mount completely. By doing this, the mounting tabs are bent into place and made snug and firm. With the product, I also love the look, and my bike is now even more protected!.

Lauren Soto

| Sep 09, 2020

Despite good communication from the seller, he has said that new footpads are being shipped from China in order to replace and remedy the damaged footpads that slide easily on bars out of the box, making them useless until they are shipped. Currently, the company has even offered to discount another product to fix the scratched paint on the footpads caused by the metal rod that holds them If you are interested in the outcome, I will revise and update my review blog post. Unlike other versions, this one is very easy to install and looks stunning on my 2018 Honda XL1200C D Sportster.

Roy Kemp

| Jan 22, 2021

I am extremely satisfied with this engine guard. I did not have to bend either bracket without any problem as other reviewers observed. It fits my 2014 Iron 883 perfectly, and it provides a strong and precise fit and no other adjustments were necessary First tighten the upper bolts of the engine mount, leaving them loose until you only require two or three threads of penetration to secure it, then tighten the lower bolts about 75% of the way, then back to the lowers and Keep on tightening it until it is completely secure. Remember to use tight blue lock as well.

Leon Newman

| Oct 25, 2020

It held up well after the wife dropped the bike a week later. No damage was done. The purchase was definitely worth it!.

Adelyn HUMPHREYS

| Mar 19, 2021