Can vouch for the OE Yamaha handguards - I came off hard at about 40mph and the handguards just dug in the ground and there was no lever damage - wish the same could be said for me though !

I had a bent break lever when i dropped my bike despite having guards (with an aluminium bar). The guards were spun upwards until the lever was exposed. The Yamaha guards connect to where the mirrors are from the look of them so are much less likly to have this happen.

End result was a new break lever and having to bash the guards back into shape (the metal bar bent as well)

I'm considering changing my handgards now, but I'm also looking to get a throttle lock fitted, and with heated grips as well getting a combination that will all work together will be tricky.

Ouch!! Glad your ok.



Nick.