Handguard prices
 

what prices have you guys been quoted recently for the genuine Tenere handguards and wind deflectors?

the last dealer i was in was listing the prices at �90 for the guards and �90 for the deflectors. after i picked myself up off the floor i read it again to make sure i wasn't seeing things, and i wasn't.

anyone else had a better price?

Pete.

Approx �95 for the guards and �25 for the deflectors

I will have a brand new set for sale this week if your interested ?

The last time I checked prices the guards were about �92 and the deflectors were �36.

Barry.

Pete - I think you've been mis-quoted.


The Guards are good, well made, strong as an Ox and well worth the money. The deflectors are small pieces of plastic, I paid �50 for these and I did have to pick meself up off the floor, even the dealer was shocked. I paid �59 (i think) for the guards

I think the overall package is roughly the same price, but they've increased the cost of the guards and reduced the defelectors - they are very good though.

I was quoted �115 all in (guards & deflectors) a couple of weeks ago but still not sure whether to bother or not. They do seem less hassle to fit than some of the alternatives.

GULGo, are the deflectors worth buying (at �35)? They don't look very big but are they effective? I already have the guards but don't know whether to pay out for the deflectors or not. Would you say they protect hands from the weather?

Barry.

IMHO - yes they are.

They are small true, but they do a great job. My last bike had huge handguards and they were less effective than the Yamaha ones, big isn't always better. I have the Acerbis ones on the TTR and they too have small deflectors that are very good. I suppose bigger ones cause a bigger vacum behind, in turn causing more turbulance and an air flow. Small deflector=small vacum=less airflow, I suppose!

It depends what you are expecting them to do, they keep the driving rain off (but your gloves will still get wet) as well as the wind blast (but remember -2c is stil -2c !), doubled up with the Oxford Heated Grips in the winter I can get away (on days above 0C) with my intermediate gloves (a bit thicker than summer gloves but without loads of padding). I paid �50 and though at first 'no way are they worth that' but then I kinda come around, at �35 I wouldn't hesitate now.

Right! That settles it then.
On your recommendation I will order the deflectors.
Cheers, :thumbsup:
Barry.

had the deflector provided with my bike but the bars ware back-ordered ...

so I brought the deflector in a box and I'm waiting for the bars ...

has anyone got any ideas on how i could possibly increase the size of these Genuine Yamaha deflectors just slightly to give a little more protection from the weather?

In case you don't know it already, Yamaha has added another deflector to its lineup from last year: http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/access...1D-W0748-XX-00

It has this silver "Yamaha" emblem on it, and it looks to me bigger and more upright on the picture, and of course it's more expensive than last year's pure black. Best you ask your dealer to show you both in person.

I dont think that there are bigger than last year's pure black...only if you try to measure them you 'll find out.Does anyone knows this: http://www.barkbusters.net/products/storm.html
I am in search myself too...

I'm planning to fit some KTM guards; not as tough as the Yam ones but should withstand a slow speed off and keep the weather off too. I think thet're about �26. Has anyone fitted these to their Tenere?

I think a few people have done this with only minor modification necessary.

ktm guards
 

Just this week fitted some and for the price they are perfect, only minor modification needed (small cut out round brake resorvoir and shaved a bit off the levers, but maybe shorter levers would be best?) and you can still use original bar end weights. Off to Morocco in 2 days to try them out, tee hee!

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You would have to attach a larger black piece of plastic to the back of them or they might look naff, should be able to use the original mounting screws.

Any chance of a photo, Davontour?

Have a great time in Morocco!

paid about �130 for mine. yours must be the type with the orange reflector in.. more money.
mine fell over last week, and saved the bike[gravel] just scuffed hand guard ..