What are your thoughts on these handguards:

RiderX · February 20, 2005

I did a search and didn't find much info on these. I had a set of the Acerbis Rally Pros and liked them ok but the fitment wasn't great for my Protapers and the room for controls wasn't that great. I also sisn't like the way they looked all that much. I recently crashed big time and bent them all to hell so I need to replace them. I want some good gaurds for aggressive trail riding that allow the bars to flex and will hold up if I lay my bike down. And I don't want anything real bulky either. I did a search on handguards and found some good reviews on the Cycra (sp?). Post your opinions please. Thanks!!

PumpkinHumper · February 20, 2005

I have used the Acerbis with pretty good results in the past. But it depends on how much "use" those handguards are gonna get. If its just to deflect the ocasional branch or tree strike then they are fine. I have bent them flat to the bars before and they would pop back. But having said that I shattered both of mine at Moab last year on the rocks.

I now have the Cycra pro bends with the triple clamp mounts on my CRFX and love them. They are rock solid. Nothing moves with them on.

On another bike of mine (99 YZ400) I use the Mini Moose aluminum handguards. These ones are designed for the kids bikes. On my cut down 29" Renthal bars these guards mounted up perfect. No cutting, drilling, grinding, bending required at all. They seem very solid.

SUnruh · February 20, 2005

if these are the all plastic (no aluminum bar) then they are not worth spit.

i've personally seen guys lose FINGERS on the all plastic kind.

mnmbb01 · February 20, 2005

Those look real purty. If you want to look cool there fine, if you want good protection go to Enduro Engineering or Cycra Probends. If you dont get aluminum than your wasting your money and possible crushing a few digits.

www.enduroeng.com

bullet3z · February 20, 2005

Here you go enjoy the link..... http://store.cycraracing.com/cypralha.html

These are the ones that most of the members here have. I got mine at the local shop for a lot less than the MSRP though. It's nice to get a hookup every now and then.

warrior86 · February 20, 2005

im in the same boat you are. I had the acerbis rally pro's and they were pretty decent but they bent was i crashed, so i need new guards. I think im gonna go with the cycra's. They look like money well spent.

warrior86 · February 21, 2005

maybe you guys can help me...when i order, i cant figure out what to put for handle bar style and bar end style. I have pro taper SE bars. So do i chose Pro taper?...or no, since they are the 7/8 bar? thanks. and also, what do you guys think. my bike is blue, but im kinda sick of blue. I dont wanna "blue" my bike out, so i was thinking of gettin the silver probends with a black shield. Any suggestions?? thanks

mnmbb01 · February 21, 2005

http://www.enduroeng.com/eecatalogimages/00050.jpg

Check these out. Not so expensive but great protection.

mnmbb01 · February 21, 2005

http://www.enduroeng.com/eecatalogimages/00069.jpg

These are the sheilds that you can get. I think they look better than the Cycra's and they protect really well.

David37 · February 21, 2005

I'm running Cycra Pro Bend handguards too, you'll be happy with these handguards. Pro Bend handguards come stock with large white handshields or you can purchase their smaller handshields which come in a variety of colors.

RiderX · February 21, 2005

Thanks for the replys guys. Looks like I'll be going with the Cycra's.

TeenRider · February 21, 2005

if you are capable of mounting them to your triple clamps instead of the bars it gives your controls a lottle bit more room.

jackbird13 · February 21, 2005

I have Acerbis Rally Pro Handguards and really like them. I have been through serious brush and laid the bike down and they do not move.

Robert · February 21, 2005

I've tried a lot of guards and the Cycra Pro Bends are by far the best. Lots of room for controls etc if you use the top clamp mounting. ?

RiderX · February 21, 2005

if you are capable of mounting them to your triple clamps instead of the bars it gives your controls a lottle bit more room.

How do they mount to the triple clamp? I have the RG3 top clamp.

pammy · February 21, 2005

I have the Cycra Pro-bends with triple clamp mount.

I crash a lot...they hold up to my abuse ?

TeenRider · February 22, 2005

How do they mount to the triple clamp? I have the RG3 top clamp.

http://store.cycraracing.com/trclmopr.html

check out the cycras, they mount on the triple clamp and plug in at the end of the bar

RodWR250F · February 22, 2005

I stick with the lightest guards I can find. Usually the Acerbis roost defelctors.

The wraparoudn guards look the part, but in practice make squat all difference. I have used Cycra, Enduro Engineering and others, and still get broken levers. No matter how hard you gorilla the guards up, they always move in all but the tiniest of prangs.

However, I have never damaged a hand for lack of full guards. I have seen my mate burst his finger like a sausage, despite the $75 EE rally guards, so I've never bothered spending the money. Also, I don't like the extra weight on the bars (but I'm just finicky!!)

Rod.

wrooster · February 22, 2005

The wraparoudn guards look the part, but in practice make squat all difference. I have used Cycra, Enduro Engineering and others, and still get broken levers. No matter how hard you gorilla the guards up, they always move in all but the tiniest of prangs.

rod,

i'd have to disagree; properly installed cyrca pro-bends with the triple clamp mount are pretty much indestructable. i am the King of high speed get offs (?) and my cycras have taken the beating every time. i've never broken a lever with the cycras on.

brand new in 2001:

http://losdos.dyndns.org:8080/public/wr-handguards/wr-handguards-leftA_sm.jpg

all muddied up in 2003:

http://losdos.dyndns.org:8080/public/riding/04aug2003-sixdays/pics-2/IMG_0089_sm.jpg

http://losdos.dyndns.org:8080/public/riding/04aug2003-sixdays/pics-2/IMG_0051_sm.jpg

used and abused in 2004:

http://losdos.dyndns.org:8080/public/riding/02aug2004-sixdays/IMG_1140_sm.jpg

http://losdos.dyndns.org:8080/public/riding/02aug2004-sixdays/IMG_1327_sm.jpg

but they are still going strong:

http://losdos.dyndns.org:8080/public/riding/02aug2004-sixdays/IMG_1342_sm.jpg

jim aka the wrooster

'01 wr250f

RodWR250F · February 22, 2005

Point is, I've never done any damage with my whimpy Acerbis roostguards. Perhaps I'm just lucky. I wish.

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