Frame sliders/engine guards

[pdedse]

i will be the one to go against the grain and say that i strongly prefer frame sliders. they still keep the engine from touching the ground, they slide more smoothly on pavement than would metal bars, and they weigh much much less and affect the overall look of the bike much less. you've gotta buy the right ones that mount in the right place, though. I use Moriwaki sliders myself.

all may be true, but...you can put hiway pegs on the engine guard bars and this gives you some leg stretch flexibility if you do long trips.