Santoro Fabworx

Santoro Fabworx Parts for Harley-Davidson: Complete Crash Bar & Accessories Buying Guide

Santoro Fabworx manufactures custom motorcycle crash bars, bag guards, frame sliders, foot controls, and billet accessories for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Known for its distinctive designs, replaceable sliders, and colorful Chacho hardware, Santoro has become a popular choice for performance bagger, Dyna, FXR, and Milwaukee-Eight Softail builds.

At Get Lowered Cycles, we carry Santoro Fabworx Heavy Hitter crash guards, Not Yo Daddy's bag guards, Cadillac crash bar wheels, Chacho engine bolt kits, performance shift levers, and other custom components.

Whether you're building a Road Glide performance bagger, upgrading a Low Rider S, or customizing a Dyna, this guide explains the differences between popular Santoro products and how to select the right components for your motorcycle.

Santoro Crash Bars vs. Bag Guards: What's the Difference?

Santoro manufactures several types of motorcycle protection components, each designed for different mounting locations.

Component	Primary Location	Purpose
Front Crash Bars	Front frame/engine area	Help reduce contact with selected components during a tip-over
Rear Bag Guards	Rear saddlebag area	Help reduce direct contact with saddlebags and rear components
Frame Peg Sliders	Frame mounting points	Provide replaceable contact surfaces
Shock Mount Sliders	Rear shock mounting area	Provide an additional contact point
Cadillac Wheels	Compatible crash bar ends	Alternative rolling contact points in place of standard sliders

These products are intended to help manage certain contact situations. No crash bar or slider system guarantees protection from damage or injury.

Why Performance Bagger Riders Choose Compact Crash Bars

Traditional Harley-Davidson engine guards can be large and visually prominent.

Santoro's performance-oriented designs offer a more compact appearance while retaining dedicated contact points and replaceable sliders.

Important considerations include:

• Clearance around the exhaust and controls

• Compatibility with the front fairing and lower spoilers

• Available cornering clearance

• Front wheel and fender clearance

• Saddlebag and rear suspension clearance

• Replacement slider availability

The right combination depends on the motorcycle's frame, suspension height, wheel size, and other aftermarket modifications.

Santoro Not Yo Daddy's Crash Bars for Harley Touring

The Santoro Not Yo Daddy's Bagger Crash Bar is one of the brand's signature products.

Designed for compatible Harley Touring motorcycles, it combines a compact profile with replaceable Delrin contact sliders and a performance-inspired appearance.

The standard Not Yo Daddy's Bagger Crash Bar has an overall width of approximately 33 inches.

Key features include:

• Compact tubular crash guard design

• Replaceable Delrin sliders

• Included mounting hardware

• Powder-coated finish options

• Optional colored Extreme Chacho upgrades

• Model-specific fairing and mounting considerations

Get Lowered carries the standard Not Yo Daddy's crash guard for 2014–2023 Harley Touring applications.

Shop Santoro Not Yo Daddy's Crash Bar for 2014–2023 Touring

Not Yo Daddy's Crash Bar Fitment Considerations

The standard crash bar is designed for selected 2014–2023 non-CVO Touring models.

Certain fairing configurations require additional brackets, and the standard system is not compatible with some factory CVO chin spoilers.

Motorcycles equipped with oversized front wheels or modified suspension may also require additional clearance modifications.

For example, Santoro recommends evaluating additional front-end height when using certain 21-inch wheel configurations to maintain fender clearance.

Always verify the manufacturer's requirements for the exact motorcycle rather than assuming every Touring model uses identical hardware.

Santoro CVO Spoiler Crash Guard

Santoro also manufactures a separate crash guard configuration for selected Harley Road Glide models equipped with CVO-style lower spoiler arrangements.

This is a different application from the standard Not Yo Daddy's front bar.

Shop Santoro CVO Spoiler Road Glide Crash Guard

Confirm the exact model year and spoiler configuration before ordering.

Santoro Heavy Hitter 2.0 Crash Bars for 2024-Up Harley Touring

Newer Harley Road Glide and Street Glide motorcycles use a revised chassis and fairing arrangement that can require different crash guard hardware.

Santoro developed its Heavy Hitter 2.0 Crash Bar for compatible newer-generation Touring applications.

This design features a compact profile with mounting hardware and replaceable sliders.

Heavy Hitter 2.0 Features

• Compact performance-oriented construction

• Model-specific mounting arrangement

• Replaceable Delrin contact sliders

• Included mounting hardware

• Optional Extreme Chacho slider upgrades

• Powder-coated finish options

The manufacturer's current fitment information includes selected 2023 CVO liquid-cooled motorcycles and 2024–2026 liquid-cooled Touring models, with exclusions.

Get Lowered currently lists this product under its 2024 Touring application. Always confirm that the selected kit is approved for the exact motorcycle and model year.

Shop Santoro Heavy Hitter 2.0 Crash Guard

Heavy Hitter 2.0 vs. Standard Not Yo Daddy's

The main distinction is motorcycle compatibility.

Standard Not Yo Daddy's: Designed for selected earlier-generation Touring motorcycles, particularly 2014–2023 non-CVO applications.

Heavy Hitter 2.0: Designed for specified newer Touring and CVO configurations with different mounting requirements.

Neither should be considered a universal replacement for the other.

Santoro Not Yo Daddy's Bag Guards

Front crash bars and rear bag guards serve different purposes.

While a front crash bar provides contact points around the front portion of the motorcycle, rear bag guards are designed to provide additional contact points near the saddlebags.

Santoro's Not Yo Daddy's Bag Guards feature a compact design with replaceable Delrin sliders.

The manufacturer designed the Heavy Hitter 2.0 bag guard configuration to provide improved clearance around the exhaust, swingarm, and rear suspension.

Not Yo Daddy's Bag Guard Features

• Sold as a left and right pair

• Four Delrin contact sliders

• Powder-coated finish options

• Optional colored Chacho hardware

• Model-specific mounting hardware

• Designed for compatible Harley Touring motorcycles

• Suitable for pairing with appropriate Santoro front crash bars

The manufacturer's listed compatibility includes selected 2009–2026 Harley Touring motorcycles.

Shop Santoro Not Yo Daddy's Bag Guards for 2009–2026 Touring

Important Bag Guard Installation Requirements

Certain Road Glide and Street Glide installations require modification of the existing saddlebag support structure.

Santoro identifies applications where approximately four inches must be removed from the original bag support to install the rear guard.

For riders who prefer not to modify the original support, the manufacturer identifies alternative Harley-Davidson support rail components for certain model years.

Before installation, verify compatibility with:

• Factory or aftermarket saddlebag support rails

• Exhaust muffler placement

• Rear shock length

• Swingarm and axle clearance

• Saddlebag mounting hardware

• Any aftermarket rear fender components

Bag guards designed for Harley Touring motorcycles should not be assumed to fit Milwaukee-Eight Softail models.

Santoro Crash Bars for Harley Low Rider S, Street Bob & Softail

Santoro also manufactures crash guards for compatible Milwaukee-Eight Softail motorcycles.

These systems use different mounting arrangements from Touring crash bars because the Softail frame, engine mounts, controls, and rear suspension differ substantially.

Santoro Softail Crash Bar With Highway Pegs

The Santoro crash guard with highway peg provisions combines a front crash bar design with an additional foot-placement option.

This configuration is popular for custom Low Rider S and Street Bob builds.

Get Lowered currently lists an application for selected 2018–2022 Low Rider and Street Bob motorcycles.

Shop Santoro Softail Crash Guard With Highway Pegs

Highway peg placement and available clearance vary with the specific controls, exhaust, and motorcycle configuration.

Santoro Heavy Hitter 3.0 Softail Crash Bars

Santoro's newer Heavy Hitter 3.0 platform includes separate front crash bar configurations for motorcycles with mid controls and forward controls.

The manufacturer's current lineup includes applications for selected 2018–2026 Softail models.

The mid-control and forward-control designs are not interchangeable without confirming the correct fitment.

Santoro also offers matching rear bag guards for selected Softail configurations.

These newer systems should be evaluated separately from Get Lowered's existing Softail crash bar listings.

Santoro Softail Rear Frame Peg Sliders

For riders who want additional contact points near the rear of the motorcycle, Santoro offers frame-mounted rear peg sliders.

Get Lowered carries a version for selected 2018–2024 Milwaukee-Eight Softail models, including applicable Low Rider ST configurations.

These sliders mount to designated frame locations using included hardware.

Important: Get Lowered's listed application identifies a conflict with the factory exhaust. Verify exhaust clearance and compatibility before ordering.

Shop Santoro Rear Frame Peg Sliders for 2018–2024 Softail

Santoro Crash Bars & Shock Mount Sliders for Harley Dyna

Santoro also manufactures crash protection components for selected Harley Dyna and FXR applications.

The company's Dyna/FXR crash bar with highway pegs uses a compact design with replaceable Delrin sliders.

The manufacturer identifies selected 2009–2017 Dyna mid-control applications and compatible FXR configurations. Forward-control compatibility is not universal.

Santoro Way Kool Shock Mount Sliders

The Way Kool Shock Mount system provides additional contact points at compatible rear shock mounting locations.

These components are available in several finishes, allowing them to coordinate with other custom hardware.

Get Lowered lists Way Kool shock mount products for selected 2009–2017 Dyna motorcycles.

Shop Santoro Way Kool Shock Mount Sliders

When selecting rear shock mounting accessories, verify clearance around the shock body, mounting hardware, passenger components, and any aftermarket suspension.

Santoro Cadillac Crash Bar Wheels

One of Santoro's most distinctive accessories is the Cadillac Crash Bar Wheel.

Unlike conventional solid Delrin sliders, Cadillac wheels use a rotating wheel assembly at compatible crash bar contact points.

The wheels are designed as an alternative to the traditional slider configuration and create a distinctive custom appearance.

Cadillac Crash Bar Wheel Features

• Sold in pairs

• Available in different wheel finishes

• Standard black mounting hardware

• Optional colored mounting hardware

• Designed to replace compatible Delrin slider assemblies

• Multiple fitment configurations

Santoro offers separate versions for its own crash bars and certain factory-style Harley engine guards.

Choosing the correct mounting option is essential. A Cadillac wheel designed for a Santoro crash bar may not use the same mounting arrangement as the version intended for a factory Harley guard.

Shop Santoro Cadillac Crash Bar Wheels

Rotating wheels change how the guard contacts the ground. Their behavior during a tip-over or slide depends on the surface, vehicle speed, contact angle, and mounting arrangement.

Santoro Chacho Hardware & Slider Upgrades

The Chacho collection is a signature part of Santoro Fabworx's custom motorcycle styling.

These billet accessories provide a way to coordinate engine hardware, shift controls, and crash protection components using matching finishes.

Extreme Chacho Crash Bar Upgrades

Standard Santoro crash bars generally include their intended contact sliders and mounting hardware.

Extreme Chacho upgrades add decorative machined hardware and colored accent components to compatible crash bar assemblies.

Depending on the configuration, available colors can include black, blue, red, gold, purple, bronze, and other finishes.

These upgrades should not be confused with complete crash bars. They are accessory packages designed for compatible Santoro components.

Santoro Deluxe Chacho Engine Bolt Kits

The Deluxe Chacho Engine Bolt Kit replaces selected visible engine fasteners with a coordinated decorative hardware system.

Get Lowered carries configurations for Milwaukee-Eight and Twin Cam applications.

Available finishes allow riders to match the engine hardware with their crash guards, shift levers, foot controls, or other billet accessories.

Popular applications include:

• Milwaukee-Eight Touring motorcycles

• Compatible Milwaukee-Eight Softail models

• Twin Cam Harley-Davidson engines

Shop Santoro Deluxe Chacho Engine Bolt Kit for M8 Harley

Shop Santoro Deluxe Chacho Engine Bolt Kit for Twin Cam

When replacing engine fasteners, follow the appropriate torque values, tightening sequences, and manufacturer installation instructions.

Decorative fasteners should never be substituted for structural hardware unless specifically approved for the application.

Santoro Chacho Toe Pegs

Santoro also manufactures Chacho shift toe pegs for compatible Harley shift lever configurations.

These accessories provide an additional way to match colored components across the motorcycle.

Shop Santoro Chacho Toe Peg

Santoro Performance Shift Levers & Linkages

In addition to crash protection components, Santoro manufactures custom shift levers and linkage assemblies.

These products combine mechanical function with the brand's signature styling.

Once Bitten Twice Tight Performance Shift Lever

The Santoro Once Bitten Twice Tight shift lever features a machined custom design for compatible Harley Touring motorcycles.

Get Lowered carries versions listed for 1986–2023 Touring applications in several finishes.

Shop Santoro Once Bitten Twice Tight Shift Lever

Santoro Shorty Shift Linkages

Santoro Shorty Shift Linkages are designed for specific motorcycle and control configurations.

Get Lowered carries selected applications for:

• 1991–2017 Harley Dyna motorcycles

• 2018–2022 Harley Softail motorcycles with compatible mid controls

Shop Santoro Shorty Shift Linkage for Dyna

Santoro Full-Length Shift Linkages

For Harley Touring motorcycles, Santoro also manufactures full-length linkage assemblies in multiple finishes.

Shop Santoro Full-Length Touring Shift Linkage

Before ordering a shift linkage, verify the motorcycle's model year, transmission shift arm, floorboard or footpeg position, and installed forward or mid controls.

Santoro Crash Guards With Baja Designs Lighting

Santoro also offers premium crash bar configurations incorporating Baja Designs auxiliary lighting.

These systems combine the company's crash guard designs with integrated light mounting and internal wiring provisions.

Get Lowered carries a Santoro Crash Guard With Baja Lights for selected Harley Touring applications.

Depending on the selected configuration, components include:

• Santoro crash bar with internal wiring

• Baja Designs lights

• Billet auxiliary light mounts

• Extreme Chacho hardware

• Plug-and-play wiring harness

• Adjustable light mounting orientation

These kits provide an alternative to installing separate universal auxiliary light brackets.

Shop Santoro Crash Guard With Baja Lights for Harley Touring

Lighting Compatibility

Before purchasing, verify the motorcycle's model year and electrical configuration.

Some newer Harley Touring models use different factory lighting controls and wiring systems from earlier generations.

The selected kit must also be evaluated for light aiming, road-use compliance, and compatibility with existing accessories.

Auxiliary lighting should not obstruct steering, interfere with front suspension movement, or compromise the crash bar's mounting hardware.

Choosing Santoro Fabworx Parts by Harley Model

Road Glide, Street Glide & Road King

For compatible Touring motorcycles, Santoro offers front crash bars, rear bag guards, performance shift levers, Chacho hardware, and lighting-equipped crash guard systems.

When building a performance bagger, consider pairing an appropriately fitted front crash bar with matching rear bag guards.

The correct products depend on the model year, CVO configuration, lower spoilers, wheel size, suspension height, and exhaust arrangement.

Shop Harley Touring Parts

Low Rider S, Low Rider ST & M8 Softail

Popular Santoro upgrades for compatible Milwaukee-Eight Softail motorcycles include front crash guards, rear frame sliders, Chacho engine hardware, and shift-control accessories.

Mid-control versus forward-control compatibility is especially important when choosing a crash bar.

Rear frame sliders may also have restrictions involving factory exhaust systems.

Shop Harley M8 Softail Parts

Harley Dyna & FXR

Performance Dyna and FXR builds can use Santoro crash guards, shock mount sliders, and selected custom controls.

Verify the motorcycle's actual suspension, engine guard mounts, and control arrangement before ordering.

Shop Harley Dyna Parts

Santoro Fabworx Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a crash bar and a bag guard?

A front crash bar mounts around the front engine or frame area, while rear bag guards are positioned closer to the saddlebags. They provide different contact points and may be used together on compatible motorcycles.

What is the difference between Santoro Heavy Hitter and Not Yo Daddy's?

The names refer to different Santoro crash bar designs and generations. Compatibility is application-specific. For example, standard Not Yo Daddy's bars are available for earlier Touring motorcycles, while Heavy Hitter 2.0 supports selected newer Touring configurations.

Will Santoro crash bars fit a 2024-up Road Glide?

Santoro offers Heavy Hitter 2.0 crash bars for compatible newer Touring motorcycles. Verify the motorcycle's exact year, CVO configuration, and any manufacturer exclusions before ordering.

Can I install Santoro bag guards with aftermarket exhaust?

Compatibility depends on muffler position, exhaust length, rear shock configuration, and mounting clearance. Some installations require modifications to existing saddlebag support components.

Do Santoro crash bars come with sliders?

The manufacturer's complete crash bar systems generally include mounting hardware and standard sliders. Optional Extreme Chacho upgrades and Cadillac wheels are separate configurations unless specifically included in the selected package.

Can Cadillac wheels replace standard Santoro sliders?

Yes, on compatible Santoro crash guards and bag guards. Choose the correct wheel and mounting configuration for the particular crash bar.

Are Santoro crash bars compatible with forward controls?

Some are, while others are designed specifically for mid controls. The Heavy Hitter 3.0 Softail range includes separate versions for mid-control and forward-control applications.

Do Santoro bag guards require cutting the saddlebag support?

Certain Touring installations require modification of the original support rail. Santoro identifies alternative support rail options for some motorcycles. Review the exact product instructions before installation.

Can crash bars prevent motorcycle damage during a fall?

Crash bars and sliders may reduce contact with selected motorcycle components in certain tip-over situations, but they cannot guarantee that damage will be prevented. Results vary with terrain, speed, impact direction, and motorcycle configuration.

Are Santoro parts available in different colors?

Yes. Selected crash guards, Chacho accessories, engine bolt kits, shift components, and slider hardware are offered in multiple finishes. Availability varies by product.

How do I choose the right Santoro crash bar?

Start with your motorcycle's exact year and model. Then confirm whether it has mid or forward controls, factory or aftermarket exhaust, original or modified suspension, and any accessories that may interfere with installation.

Shop Santoro Fabworx at Get Lowered Cycles

Whether you're building a Harley Road Glide performance bagger, upgrading a Low Rider S, or customizing a Dyna, Get Lowered Cycles carries Santoro Fabworx components for a wide range of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Explore Heavy Hitter crash bars, Not Yo Daddy's bag guards, Cadillac wheels, Chacho engine hardware, shift levers, frame sliders, and custom motorcycle accessories above.

Compare available configurations, select your preferred finish, and verify model-specific fitment before ordering.

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