Engine guards

[Wind_imp]

Hi everyone.
I am considering to install a set of engine guards to my CB. I never dropped a bike in my life, but I've seen some CB with scratches on the left side of the engine, so I thought it would be better to prevent a similar damage.
I was wondering if any of you who installed one can provide some hints. I prefer the smaller ones (Fehling, Hepco Becker, and similar), and the genuine Honda is the one that, form the pictures, I like most.
But I'd like to hear form someone who installed them and (ops…) tested them if they really protect the engine.
Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Rocky_imp]

Plenty of us have installed engine guards and there are many threads about them here on the forum.
Use the search feature for engine guards and you should find what you're looking for.

 

[Houtman_imp]

I really like the stainless steel Over engine protectors from Samurider , in my opinion more protective than the Honda ones.

 

[decarmine_imp]

I used the SW-Motech crash bars on my 2014 Std. I actually did drop the bike twice -- once on each side, but at low speed: once leaving my driveway when surprised by a passing car, and once in my garage when I didn't fully engage the kickstand. No damage at all to engine or rest of bike in either occurrence, but I broke my foot in the garage when I got entangled under the falling bike...

Reliable crash bar for the Honda CB1100 - SW-MOTECH

Lots of them available on ebay...

 

[peterbaron]

I have Honda OEM, which saved my '13 from any scratch....due to good job, I transferred them over to my present, '14 model.
Few others are good too.

 

[2017EX_imp]

I have the SW Motech, and am very pleased with them. I think that engine guards regardless of brand ( assuming they are well made ) is a good investment. On the one hand, the guards will drastically ( in my experience ) reduce damage to the bike if it goes down. On the other hand, if you are on the bike when it goes down, it will be easier for you to get out from under it.

When I bough mine, one of the things I looked at was how various guards mounted to the bike. Back in the day, I had guards on my CB750 Four. Those guards bolted on at two points. One light low speed drop did its job, but the guard was bent backwards, making it un-usable from the on. The SW Motech, as well as some others, mount at three points to the bike. If you decide to go SW Motech, check out this thread on mounting bolt torque. http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8360

 

[Inhouse Bob]

I have these. I haven't needed them yet, but the day is young.
Hepco & Becker Engine Guard Honda CB1100 from 2013

 

[Wisedrum]

I use Fehling ones. Like them and they did the CB some good since I've mounted them. Nice side effect, you can mount highway pegs on them. Something I like. Or extra lights, which I don't like.



Wisedrum

 

[pdedse]

SW..."untested" so far. I like black for engine guards. Variouis angles:

 

[Lord Popgun]

If still available, do not get the Kijima guards. http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3172&pid=45520#pid45520

 

[Wind_imp]

Thanks a lot guys! Good friends always give good advices. I am googling for sellers and prices now. I will keep you posted on my choice.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

I have the SW Motech. I crashed the bike- the left bar bent back stopping just before any contact with the engine case. Not a scratch on the engine.

My leg was trapped under the bike and presumingly took an impact between the bike and the ground. I can't promise- but I think if I didn't have these crash bars my leg would have been in a lot worse shape- maybe broken, maybe gone.

If I were to ever ride again, or could go back in time- I would wear the highest boots I could find. Oh, and buy another set of the SW motech bars! They should sell them in L & right for people that want to replace a damaged one.

 

[Rexburgtom_imp]

I also have the SW-Motech in black. It looks great, easy install and is a place to mount driving/riding lights for increased visibility/safety but I also mounted some freeway pegs for long rides for comfort.

 

[bioman_imp]

The black SW-Motech for me too. Reasonably priced, looks OK and seems high quality.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

So I looked around, having damaged my left SWM bar- and TwistedThrottle has them on 'pre-season' sale for $130.xx and free shipping. I placed the order yesterday afternoon and they were delivered this morning!!

 

[the Ferret]

Wow that's fast!

 

[Wind_imp]

:worship:
Thanks again for all the inputs. I am waiting for a quotation form Samurider for the genuine Honda ones, and checking the SW Motech and Hepco Becker. Still not decided yet...

 

[Houtman_imp]

WIND , check also with Samurider the Over st. st guards !!!

 

[will866_imp]

love my oem's. used them the other day.

 

[Cormanus]

That doesn't sound good.