it wont ruin it..i think the FI cages look great..i would have it painted to match the bike..i dont want my $2k paint job/plastics being ruined from falling over because some @$$ pushes it over(which i heard happens a lot)..if my foot slips when i stop and topple over..or it falls of the kickstand(also happens a lot) or it slides out because of a dirt patch..i understand if i were to down going fast nothing will help it..but a low speed drop/fall..it will help me out..i ride safe and smart..but still doesnt mean it wont happen..?