Tuning and modding » Engine Guard Recommendation - to guard or not to guard

I am on the fence about getting engine guards for my 2022 RS - OEM and other manufacturers require the removal of the OEM spoiler for install. My concerns are more about a possible and fluke tip over than actual crash protection. I also love the look as is. Thoughts?

Give a search for other threads that address the same question to get a ton of opinions.

In my mind, OEM cylinder head guards are the way to go.

Not only have they served me well with a "tip over" (at speed), but also protect the cylinder head when forced to trail brake at significant lean.

Unless you crash a lot, spend most of your time in dirt and gravel, or simply feel really unlucky, no need for bars.

I prefer this type. They protect for the accidental drop, but are barely visible. IMG_20190805_113309.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

Zitat von Arcticlife im Beitrag #1

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OEM and other manufacturers require the removal of the OEM spoiler for install

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My opinion is that you don't need bars, just the protectors as pictured above. I have the BMW ones as per the above picture. Those combined with the plastic covers on already part of the heads should be enough if you're just worried about dropping it.

Roo bars and Barkbusters are only a start.............


HUMVEE............at a minimum

I'm happy with the BMW crash bars. They've saved the bike on 2 or 3 zero speed tumbles. And when lying down, the bike is at a slightly higher angle than the little cam cover guards, for lifting back up.

And they're good for attaching tie down straps on ferries or trailers.

I didn't have a spoiler to worry about.

And my oil filler cap is accessible (having seen a modern bar that covers the filler).

And one plug can be removed, but one plug needs the bar to be loosened.

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Zitat von Boxerboy55 im Beitrag #7

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I'm happy with the BMW crash bars. They've saved the bike on 2 or 3 zero speed tumbles. And when lying down, the bike is at a slightly higher angle than the little cam cover guards, for lifting back up.

And they're good for attaching tie down straps on ferries or trailers.

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Yes thanks for the clarification - I was referring to engine guard bars, not head cover protection - my first boxer, wasn't sure how to feel about engine head covers vs full bars for tip over protection. The bars require removal of OEM spoiler.

Fellow friend and rider dropped his 2016 RT setting up to do a gas fill up on uneven pavement, a fluke - the fall damaged the cylinder head cosmetically but also caused a hairline crack in the casing, which resulted in a major repair.