CdiGuy
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Cold weather has arrived. Looking for suggestions for Hand guards for a 2023 NC750X DCT. Don't need fall over protection, just wind protection.
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I enjoy Barkbusters but that gives fall over protection too. It’s what I use. I can definitely feel a differenceCold weather has arrived. Looking for suggestions for Hand guards for a 2023 NC750X DCT. Don't need fall over protection, just wind protection.
Cold weather has arrived. Looking for suggestions for Hand guards for a 2023 NC750X DCT. Don't need fall over protection, just wind protection.
Rabbit, did your barkbusters require any modification to either the bike or the hand guards for installation?I enjoy Barkbusters but that gives fall over protection too. It’s what I use. I can definitely feel a difference
I can post them soon. As far as modifications the only thing I needed to do was remove the bar weights. I don’t notice a difference though with the Barkbusters on and no weights.Rabbit, did your barkbusters require any modification to either the bike or the hand guards for installation?
Also, any chance you could post a photo of them installed on your bike? TIA
Terrific, thanks!I can post them soon. As far as modifications the only thing I needed to do was remove the bar weights. I don’t notice a difference though with the Barkbusters on and no weights.
Cheaper than I thought............I tried hand guards but too much wind made it over/around them to suit me.
So I use handlebar muffs and Oxford Heated grips for winter riding. Like little heated caves. I can wear thin deerskin gloves year round while using these from Mid October to May in a 4 season state
mine are Kemimotos
here's some by Oxford
Oxford Super Muffs : Oxford Products
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It’s not necessary to remove the OEM bar weights although the Barkbuster instructions indicate that. I just used the original bar end screws. They won’t thread in as deeply as per BB hardware does but still plenty of thread and I still retain the handlebar grip reduction of OEM weights.Terrific, thanks!
True but I prefer to follow manufacturer guidelines since they designed it a way for a reason. If something breaks because I did it my way I would feel pretty crappy.It’s not necessary to remove the OEM bar weights although the Barkbuster instructions indicate that. I just used the original bar end screws. They won’t thread in as deeply as per BB hardware does but still plenty of thread and I still retain the handlebar grip reduction of OEM weights.
I understand completely but I point out that the strength and integrity of the bar end is as just as designed by Honda. The OEM 65mm long retaining screw is used just inserted about 55 mm after accounting for the Barkbuster frame. It is coincidence the BB screw and Honda screw are the same diameter and use an oval countersunk head. Many bikes wouldn't be able to use the OEM screw and would have to discard the OEM bar end weights and use the supplied BB hardware.True but I prefer to follow manufacturer guidelines since they designed it a way for a reason. If something breaks because I did it my way I would feel pretty crappy.
And that is fair and reasonable so I suppose it is preference then.I understand completely but I point out that the strength and integrity of the bar end is as just as designed by Honda. The OEM 65mm long retaining screw is used just inserted about 55 mm after accounting for the Barkbuster frame. It is coincidence the BB screw and Honda screw are the same diameter and use an oval countersunk head. Many bikes wouldn't be able to use the OEM screw and would have to discard the OEM bar end weights and use the supplied BB hardware.
Here you go. I have the VPS system installed. Thinking about the storm guards for the new yearTerrific, thanks!
Bark busters, not cheap but you get good protection as well wind protection.!Cold weather has arrived. Looking for suggestions for Hand guards for a 2023 NC750X DCT. Don't need fall over protection, just wind protection.