[Darren69]

I considered them too, but I think they look awful and unless you're dispatching or something probably unnecceasry. I think you're right the 916 style guard has good protection from stones, more than the standard monster guard but its too short (maybe add a fender extender, although some of those look pretty horrendous too at least the one I bought for thestandard monster guard).

Personally I've had no issues with leaks or stone chips on the Showa forks on either the 748 or Monster in 15 +years and many 1000's of miles riding and although the fork seals on both have been changed maybe once or twice in that time, it has not been due to leaks just due diligence when fitting new springs or changing oil and such and in the case of the Monster I also noticed the dust seals were perished but still no leaks.

Save your money and just keep them clean.