Hand guards on RS?

[juliantrost]

Was wondering if anyone ever tried installing after market hand guards. Was looking at a pair the other day, but was trying to figure out if they would fit. If anyone did that, please let me know. Thanks.

[chris56]

had a lot of work - you will find out that you have to reduce the maximum steering angle - or the hand guards will touch the shield - I used two different ones - liked the plexiglas version of BMW..
so .. sorry it does NOT work - try it with the handlebars on the maximum point left and right
here you see some pics ..

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=227

greetings from auSTria

[juliantrost]

had a lot of work - you will find out that you have to reduce the maximum steering angle - or the hand guards will touch the shield - I used two different ones - liked the plexiglas version of BMW..
so .. sorry it does NOT work - try it with the handlebars on the maximum point left and right
here you see some pics ..

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=227

greetings from auSTria

Thanks for the information and the pictures.

[acinpcola]

My wife runs handguards on her Honda VTX1300. They are something like the ones that Chris56 showed you in his pictures. If you do a search on bing you will find lots of dealers that sell them

Be Safe
AC

[asp125]

What about the low profile "stealth" style like these motocross ones.
http://ktmdirtquestions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/renthal-hand-guards.jpg
Presumably they are being used for wind protection, so you can dispense with the bulky aluminum framework. I used a set on my SV650 for winter commutes and it worked fine in conjunction with grip heaters.

Sweetie has an unused set off her dirt bike, I might try it as a rainy day project.

[chris56]

if its an SE modell ..could be possible

[asp125]

Even more possible if you have pullbacks or risers to bring the bars away from the windshield/cowl.

[Spy+]

I saw these in buenos aires this week, and it is quite creative..
http://www.unobike.com/detalle.php?ref=TM418&url=manoplas-moto-termicas-para-moto-o-scooter-givi

[juliantrost]

I saw these in buenos aires this week, and it is quite creative..
http://www.unobike.com/detalle.php?ref=TM418&url=manoplas-moto-termicas-para-moto-o-scooter-givi


I used those on a scooter when I worked and lived in UK. Not very comfortable, to be honest. I am looking at a handguard set now and will try to make them work on my SE. Will post pics when done.

[asp125]

I looked at my RS handlebars today. Most guards have clamps for 7/8" or 1" round bars, but the cover and controls placement on an RS might make an install of handguards ... interesting.

[Black Pig]

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I scored a pair of these, but they clunked into the mirrors when I put in a big turn, looking at risers as well now... BUGGER!

[SllimG]

Mark at Madstad told me they have hand guard that attach to the mirrors on the RS. I couldnt find them on the website though.

[docdoru]

Mark at Madstad told me they have hand guard that attach to the mirrors on the RS. I couldnt find them on the website though.
Madstad hand guards can be done in plastic or metal:

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm136/docdoru/DSC01178.jpg?t=1280268775
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm136/docdoru/DSC01179.jpg?t=1280268773

[Littlebadwolf]

Mark at Madstad told me they have hand guard that attach to the mirrors on the RS. I couldnt find them on the website though.

I've had the Madstads on my 09 RS for a couple years...They work fine...Here's a couple pics of them..
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[SllimG]

Thanks for the pics! I was wondering how they attached and what they looked liked.

[groundeffect]

Hey there. I have been using hard guards on my RS for years now. Primarily used to block the cold winds while I ride through winters, they also look neat. I install them every fall uninstall in spring. I use handle mounted Bark Busters. Easy to install and does not get in the way of handlebar controls.
Hope that helps.
Cheers.

[groundeffect]

Here is a quick photo crop of my installed Bark Busters for winter ryding...
Hope that helps.
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[kman]

Here is a quick photo crop of my installed Bark Busters for winter ryding...
Hope that helps.
59086

What model number are they and will they work with the SM model?I think they are the S5 model but I want to be sure before I order.

Thanks.

[asp125]

Nice install but did you have to cut into any of the handlebar trim pieces to install? Got pics of the bracket? I have a set of dirtbike guards but when I looked at the Spyder's stock bars, there wasn't anyplace to mount the bracket without cutting something.

[johnwinslow]

I saw these in buenos aires this week, and it is quite creative..
http://www.unobike.com/detalle.php?ref=TM418&url=manoplas-moto-termicas-para-moto-o-scooter-givi

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