Handguards (for the wind)

[lawlberg]

Hey guys,

Curious if anyone has fitted handguards to a 7/8ths inch bar (I have clip ons, not the standard FZ bars anymore) - and if so, how they fit with sportbike controls instead of a dirtbike setup, since most handguards are designed for that.

I'm looking at securing them to the end of my bar just outside of the grip - thoughts?

 

[Jacknife91]

Not to be a smartaleck, but there's such things called warm gloves.

 

[yamihoe]

warm gloves dont cut it all the time!! I have ridden with snow starting to come down and my hands were still numb after 30 min....

I have been looking into guards as well...

 

[Erci]

Hey guys,

Curious if anyone has fitted handguards to a 7/8ths inch bar (I have clip ons, not the standard FZ bars anymore) - and if so, how they fit with sportbike controls instead of a dirtbike setup, since most handguards are designed for that.

I'm looking at securing them to the end of my bar just outside of the grip - thoughts?

I've seen in done (online only). Never seen it on clip-ons though. I'm sure it do it without issues, since you've got a naked bike and you don't need to worry about hitting the fairing at full lock.

I believe there are several hand guards out there which mount to the end of the bar (I think V-Strom uses his approach).

 

[lawlberg]

Plus - I have wanted to do this since I saw the video last year...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_j5pRuQhak"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_j5pRuQhak[/ame]

 

[Carlos840]

Plus - I have wanted to do this since I saw the video last year...

Pumpkin Handguard Warmers - YouTube

This is a thing of beauty!

 

[Jacknife91]

Plus - I have wanted to do this since I saw the video last year...

Pumpkin Handguard Warmers - YouTube

I love JakeTheGardenSnake!! He and Baker X Derek are my favorite motovloggers.

 

[Nelly]

Greg in the UK & UK Mod has some very nice hand guards. He also has a picture on here somewhere?

Nelly:thumbup:

 

[Ramarius]

I just bought a set of cycra hand guards for one of my other bikes, I will hold them up to it and kind of see what it would take to mount them. It'll be tomorrow before I can get back to you though.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

I've got a set of Bagsters. They are more like mittens than handguards. Riding in zero degree temps even with heated gloves were not enough last year. I needed something extra. They take a bit getting use to, especially whenever you try to activate your turn signals or horn. You cannot see your controls, but it's not an issue for me since I know where they are and you should never be looking at them anyways.

 

[lawlberg]

I've got a set of Bagsters. They are more like mittens than handguards. Riding in zero degree temps even with heated gloves were not enough last year. I needed something extra. They take a bit getting use to, especially whenever you try to activate your turn signals or horn. You cannot see your controls, but it's not an issue for me since I know where they are and you should never be looking at them anyways.

Those are awesome looking! Just like the 'pogies' we use in cold weather kayaking, with more room for controls of course.

 

[Recluse420]

I just got these last week, 3rd pair I have owned. These are not to big like the others and are easy to get your hand back in at speed.They also have a wire ring around the entry to keep it open. And look at that price!

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055DN4GE/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]KATAHDIN GEAR KG GAUNTLETS W/WIRE OPENING - BLACK KG01134 : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

 

[Nelly]

I just got these last week, 3rd pair I have owned. These are not to big like the others and are easy to get your hand back in at speed.They also have a wire ring around the entry to keep it open. And look at that price!

KATAHDIN GEAR KG GAUNTLETS W/WIRE OPENING - BLACK KG01134 : Amazon.com : Automotive

I had a pair that looked similar to those. They kept my hands warm very nicely. I did find at higher speeds the wind would collapse them on to the leavers which was a pain as it caused front brake drag.
Have you experienced any similar issues?

Nelly

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[kierran87]

Hand Guards

Hi All,

Going to buy some handguards for my Fazer. These are the 2 I've narrowed it down too so far:

Renthal Handguards

Universal Integrated LED Handguards Turn Signal Indicators Motorcycle Quad Bike | eBay

I like the idea of handguards with Indicators, as it will make more visible.

Anyone have any suggestions or their preference of the above 2?

 

[kierran87]

I had a pair that looked similar to those. They kept my hands warm very nicely. I did find at higher speeds the wind would collapse them on to the leavers which was a pain as it caused front brake drag.
Have you experienced any similar issues?

Nelly

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Got anything similiar to this we can buy in the U.K?

 

[MattR302]

Re: Hand Guards

I just installed some Powermadd Star handguards on my 2007. It was a fairly straightforward install. With my FZ6R handlebar and my 1"back/1"up risers, they just contact the front fairing at full turning lock, but not enough to interfere with the steering lock.

I haven't taken any pictures yet, but do a search on here for "powermadd" and you'll find a few threads with pictures.

 

[Nelly]

Re: Hand Guards

Hi All,

Going to buy some handguards for my Fazer. These are the 2 I've narrowed it down too so far:

Renthal Handguards

Universal Integrated LED Handguards Turn Signal Indicators Motorcycle Quad Bike | eBay

I like the idea of handguards with Indicators, as it will make more visible.

Anyone have any suggestions or their preference of the above 2?

Posts moved to the current thread on the same topic.

Nelly

 

[Nelly]

I just got these last week, 3rd pair I have owned. These are not to big like the others and are easy to get your hand back in at speed.They also have a wire ring around the entry to keep it open. And look at that price!

KATAHDIN GEAR KG GAUNTLETS W/WIRE OPENING - BLACK KG01134 : Amazon.com : Automotive

Amazon won't ship to me the Bast@rds...

Nelly

 

[MattR302]

Re: Hand Guards

FYI, If you go with the Powermadd Star's, make sure you go with the ATV/moto mount kit, not the snowmobile mount kit. You want the one with the two curved brackets to go around the levers. See the amazon link to see the difference.
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AVU0X0/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=automotive]Amazon.com: PowerMadd 34252 Trail Star/Star Series Black ATV/Moto Handguard Mount Kit: Automotive[/ame]


Actually, I saw a couple weeks ago a 2004 FZ6 in a parking lot with I'm pretty sure it was this style Powermadd handguards. They looks like they're pretty easy on and off, and keep a good bit of wind off your hands. Not sure if they'd hit the fairings though.
PowerMadd | Wyoming, MN | SG1

I also have a pair of these, which keep your hands very warm, but at highway speeds the wind does tend to push them in towards the levers.
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/53/218/962/-/15583/Tusk-Hand-Mitts

 

[Ramarius]

The Cycra pro bend look like they will almost fit. If your handy with making a couple of spacers it wouldn't be a problem. But dirt bike guards might look a little funny on a fizzer