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Old 15-08-06, 16:23
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Handguards

I see that some members have placed handguards on their XT...
Was wondering which are the best to fit, price/qualtity compared.

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Old 15-08-06, 16:37
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I see that some members have placed handguards on their XT...
Was wondering which are the best to fit, price/qualtity compared.

Greetz,
Chrisse
Mainly there are 2 types: those with inner metal brace and those made out of just the flexible plastic guards. The result is, that in the event of a crash one of those (the metal protected) will prevent your hands from being hit and the other won't.

The main manufacturers are: Ufo Plastics and Acerbis, in fact the original Yamaha ones are made by Acerbis (with the metal inserts).

Ktm original also fit, handy if your xtx is orange.
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Old 16-08-06, 15:19
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Tha Yam ones are indeed Acerbis and as such you can buy them from any dealer or online for about half the price Yamaha charge!

Word of warning though - some of the aftermarket ones don't come with the fitting kit included. Some can charge up to �25 for the bolts and bar adaptors.

I have the Acerbis ones with the metal inside for protecting your levers and I've already benefitted from them in a 20mph spill down some Northants lanes. I went over the bars, the bike came to a sickening halt in a rut and the only damage was a bent handguard and bent front brake lever. They definately saved me from some broken levers 60 miles from home. Worth the expense if you ask me!
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Barkbusters

I just fitted a set of the new Barkbusters hand gaurds.the have a removable or height adjustable top section to give you more or less wind protection. They cost $200 nz which is around 65 quid in money from the mother land. The colour match is fantastic and the white lettering and extensions go well with the original graphics.
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Old 26-08-06, 21:34
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just fitted some hand guards from my old tdm they are bmw 1150 gs guards real easy to fit look great I think they only cost about �45.00 I bought mine fromcw motorcycles in Dorchester
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just fitted some hand guards from my old tdm they are bmw 1150 gs guards real easy to fit look great I think they only cost about �45.00 I bought mine fromcw motorcycles in Dorchester
Show us a pic then please?
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