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  • Many motorcycles have bars or guards to protect the bike should it fall over. You'll have to look carefully on some bikes to see them and not all bikes are so equipped. Some models hide the protectors behind plastic covers. Look for extended areas on the bike where the guards may be hiding.
  • Beginners should try to buy a bike that has crash bars. If the bike falls over without crash bars, you could see substantial damage. Expensive plastic parts are the first to go. The rider may also get some protection since many guards will keep the bike elevated off the ground so your legs are not crushed.

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