Which handguards to buy for an XTX???
 

Hi all,

I'm thinking of buying handguards for my '05 XT660X.

• What is the diameter of the stock AFAM handlebar on a '05 XTX?
• I'd like to see some pictures of XTX bikes with handguards on... cos I can't decide which brand or type I should buy...
• Please also mention the price you've paid for the handguards :)

Thanks in advance!

Cheers!

Here: http://www.xt660.com/attachment.php?...6&d=1199305157 and here http://www.xt660.com/attachment.php?...5&d=1199305157

you can see the yamaha (acerbis) ones in black and the pair of WRP ones in orange. The second ones do not have any metal protection inside, they are just made of hard plastic.

I'm using Yamaha hand guards bought from a Yamaha dealer (made by Acerbis). They cost about �70 with the wind deflectors fixed to the top and they are reinforced with tough metal strips. Essential in my opinion.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...X/DSC00362.jpg

Those are very nice handguards ManicMic !
Though I think they're a bit too expensive... I've got a lower budget to spent on handguards ;)
BTW: aren't those Yamaha handguards pretty much the same as Acerbis Rally Pro?

@ ManicMic: can you please post another pic of the handguards but from above the handlebar, to check if there's enough space between the handguards and the levers? Cheers mate!

there is plenty of room for the levers, and acerbis do them under a different name and they only cost about �30, what name that is a cant remember.

What type are you looking for ones that have a metal bar running around the back of the plastic hand guard, or just a plastic hand guard that deflects wind?

Course there's space for the levers, they're made by Yamaha:037:

Don't go for cheap one you'll regret it :nod: I had plastic UFOs but went & bought the Yamys cos I know they will save my hands & my levers.

Here's a pic anyway, same guards but without the extra deflector things ;)

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1968/pict4604el0.jpg

On the strength of what has been said on here Ive been and told them to fit hand gaurds for me on the bike, as for cost, how much riding can you do with no fingers?

wise words there. Bear :notworthy:

Cheers Denny for posting that picture as I've just put my bike back in it's bag.

@Chrissie. I've heard that if you buy Acerbis hand guards then they are about half the price. Then you have to spend the same amount of money on the fixings. You get a right assortment of fixings and you'll never be sure if you've got it right. As for the Yamaha hand guards, they are fit and forget. 10-15 minutes and your riding your bike again.

@Bear. You are not wrong fella. I've put mine through someones side window. Certainly saved my fingers for sure. :thumbsup:

Forgot to say, when I was talking to the sales man he let me go and dribble on mine by the way he told me the police have ordered 30 yes 30 XTRs so what do,s that tell you about the XT!