engine protector

[kawboyCAFE]

this may not be an issue for some, but have you guys ever thought about how far the bottom of our engines hang down past the frame rails? i found a pic of something i am going to build this winter for my bike. i know the chances of something striking the bottom of the engine are small, but it could happen. anyway, here is the pic of what i am going to build, tell me what you guys think about it. of course mine will be black instead of chrome, even though the chrome does look nice .

[burkbuilds]

Oh boy, more chrome! Oh, you said your's would be black. Okay, oh boy, more black! I like more chrome better, I really don't ride anywhere rough enough to worry about bottoming out my engine, but I guess it could happen. If you decide to make one, please be sure and post some pics.

[Triangles]

WOW that thing barely resembles a 454 LTD! When riding 2 up I've scraped the bottom of my engine going over curbs. Not a good thing but, I'm not concerned about it. Also I wouldn't be too excited about putting something even lower on the bike. Besides I would think if you've got to worry about something hitting your engine, your body is probably already headed for a rough landing in which case some scrapes on the bottom of the engine would probably be the least of your problems.