Engine Guards and Bar Ends

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For the record, that person if that person from Chicago said "I hate powder coating", I'm quite sure it was in the context of a pseudo-curmudgeonly rant that was in jest. On the other hand, I'm pretty sure that the same person was sincere in saying that he hated engine guards, but my best guess is that he was impressed by the unobtrusive nature of the Honda guards, especially when painted to match the frame. Of course, I could be wrong because the Chicago guy I'm thinking of is kind of a fickle d-bag whose opinions on anything are practically worthless.

Thanks for the information on the cost of powder-coating. I was worried that it would be $200...almost anything I seem to do on this bike is at least $200 (except for the RLETs). $75 or even a bit more will work out fine.