{"product_id":"crash-bar-engine-guard-for-harley-sportster-xl883-xl1200-2004-to-2017","title":"Crash Bar Engine Guard For Harley Sportster XL883 \/ XL1200 - 2004 to 2017","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pd pd--lean\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrash Bar Engine Guard For Harley Sportster XL883 \/ XL1200 - 2004 to 2017\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecrash bar engine guard\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts to the frame of the \u003cstrong\u003eHarley-Davidson Sportster\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eXL883\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eXL1200\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing a steel loop between the engine and the road in the event of a low-side tip-over. It wraps the lower engine area and attaches at the factory mounting points, keeping the cases, exhaust headers, and primary cover out of direct contact with the pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three finishes — \u003cstrong\u003eMatte Black\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGloss Black\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChrome\u003c\/strong\u003e — the guard can be matched to the existing hardware on the bike or used to contrast against a custom paint scheme. The \u003cstrong\u003eiron construction\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished to resist corrosion and road grime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it makes a difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crash bar engine guard shields the engine cases and lower frame from contact with the ground during a tip-over or slow-speed fall. On a Sportster, this area is especially exposed, and repair or replacement of engine covers can be expensive. A guard at this price point is straightforward insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guard uses the existing \u003cstrong\u003eOEM mounting points\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Sportster frame, so no drilling or permanent modification to the chassis is required. All hardware fits into place using standard hand tools, keeping the installation reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree finish options — Matte Black, Gloss Black, and Chrome — let the guard blend into a blacked-out build or complement polished chrome accents. Iron construction with a durable surface finish handles heat, vibration, and exposure to road debris without peeling or flaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-on fitment.\u003c\/strong\u003e No drilling, no cutting and no permanent modification to your motorcycle. Position the crash bar alongside the engine, aligning the mounting brackets with the OEM frame tabs. Hand-thread the mounting bolts through the brackets into the frame tabs to hold the guard in place. Verify the guard clears the exhaust and engine covers on both sides with no contact. Torque all mounting bolts to the manufacturer specification using a standard socket set. Inspect for any movement or interference before riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eMatte Black\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGloss Black\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChrome\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is listed for \u003cstrong\u003eHarley-Davidson Sportster XL883\u003c\/strong\u003e (2004–2017), \u003cstrong\u003eHarley-Davidson Sportster XL1200\u003c\/strong\u003e (2004–2017), \u003cstrong\u003eHarley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight XL1200X\u003c\/strong\u003e (2004–2017) and \u003cstrong\u003eHarley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two XL1200V\u003c\/strong\u003e (2004–2017). Check your model year and trim against the list above before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions riders ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Sportster models does this crash bar fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engine guard fits Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 and XL1200 models from 2004 to 2017, including the Forty-Eight (XL1200X) and Seventy-Two (XL1200V).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-shipping\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders ship free and every crash bar engine guard is backed by a 1-year warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Morrison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58859092640125,"sku":null,"price":179.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0783\/2445\/files\/general_04_69b215ab-ebc6-45fc-9579-fee2b1e0ae54.webp?v=1791386315","url":"https:\/\/leananglemoto.com\/products\/crash-bar-engine-guard-for-harley-sportster-xl883-xl1200-2004-to-2017","provider":"Lean Angle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}