What Handguards NOT to Buy !!

Started by thedktor, Jul 14 2009 12:45 AM
28 replies to this topic

  • thedktor

Posted 14 July 2009 - 12:45 AM

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Polisport handguards. These were mine after catching branches at fairly modest speeds – no falling off involved!

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They are a few years old, maybe they are using a better plastic now.

I bodged them up with some old dustbin until I decide what to replace them with (££…)

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  • Inch_Speller

Posted 14 July 2009 - 02:49 AM

#2

Cheers for the heads up as those were the ones I was gonna get!

  • hawaiidirtrider

Posted 14 July 2009 - 02:52 AM

#3

Those are just plastic right? I kind of expect that it wouldn't be very strong compared to metal ones. ..not bad styling though,

  • SASM

Posted 14 July 2009 - 03:19 AM

#4

I also want to advise to stay clear of the Moose plastics. I bought white ones and they have turned a disgusting yellow after 6 months. :banghead:

  • RompaStompa

Posted 14 July 2009 - 05:22 AM

#5

I have gone through 2 sets of Acerbis guards this season with no heavy crashing. I will never buy them again. Hell, when I installed the first set the collar that goes around the bars cracked and broke in half at 6 ft/lbs of torque. Crap I tell ya! Now get off my lawn!

  • fttam

Posted 14 July 2009 - 05:42 AM

#6

My EMGO's have been beaten senseless (same as Maier Extreme's) and haven't missed a beat. Not bad for $60! Handguards gotta have that aluminum insert to survive!

  • Ikuzus004

Posted 14 July 2009 - 05:48 AM

#7

Any aluminium type handguard is going to be much better than a fully plastic type. One's that come to mind are Zeta's, some Acerbis etc.. but expect to pay around £50-60 for a decent set.

  • PBMW

Posted 14 July 2009 - 06:57 AM

#8

Cycra Pro Bends. Been on there for 8 months. No issues. Been on the tarmac a couple of times...

  • Sandnes

Posted 14 July 2009 - 01:38 PM

#9

I had Acerbis busters, but the plastic wore out from UV radiation and various crashes.
I removed the plastic, and since then I've only had the aluminum bars.
Works just the same for me.

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  • crudstud

Posted 14 July 2009 - 01:40 PM

#10

fttam said:

My EMGO's have been beaten senseless (same as Maier Extreme's) and haven't missed a beat. Not bad for $60! Handguards gotta have that aluminum insert to survive!
that's a wonder. emgo usually makes junk.

  • Twinjetguy

Posted 14 July 2009 - 02:57 PM

#11

The Cycra pro bends have replacable sliders on the side. Install a set of bar sliders from SM engineering and you can't lose. That is the set up that I am running.

  • fttam

Posted 14 July 2009 - 03:06 PM

#12

crudstud said:

that's a wonder. emgo usually makes junk.

No doubt, but they are the exact same as the Maier's, only 1/3 less money (cause they say EMGO not Maier) and I've field tested 'em hard (trust me) with nothing more than gouged/scratched plastic.

  • DRS

Posted 14 July 2009 - 03:34 PM

#13

cycra, fastway, and enduro eng all make tough stuff..

  • Bryan Bosch

Posted 14 July 2009 - 03:42 PM

#14

DRS said:

cycra, fastway, and enduro eng all make tough stuff..

My fastway handguards have been great, but the plastic shields, not so much. The last set I had fractured from hits like they were brittle. I know the mfg was testing their forumulation by freezing them, as they had fracturing complaints in cold weather. On the day I toasted both my handguard shields it was in the 50s. I have a new set, so the jury is still how on how they'll hold up. This testing was a while back, so I'm wondering if I got an old set.

  • T30

Posted 14 July 2009 - 05:11 PM

#15

My Emgos have been very tough. I've dumped the bike several times, scratch and bent the handguards but no cracks or splits. I did replace one because it had a bad case of rock rash. That event bent the stock handle bar but the Emgo held its own. My only complaint is that you need to bend the new guards to get a proper fit so the levers have ample clearance.

  • NMdesertRacer

Posted 14 July 2009 - 05:21 PM

#16

Cycra Probends nuff said!!

  • thedktor

Posted 14 July 2009 - 09:26 PM

#17

Sandnes said:

I had Acerbis busters, but the plastic wore out from UV radiation and various crashes.
I removed the plastic, and since then I've only had the aluminum bars.
Works just the same for me.

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Nice!

Yeah I have been using the same Acerbis reinforced guards for a good 6 years on various bikes - they are very tough. But just too expensive for me to rush out and buy another pair!

I was also impressed with the plain plastic KTM ones on my 525. Some plastics (cheap) do go brittle with age/sun exposure, I suspect that is the case with these Polisport ones.

Steve

  • BONESTOCK

Posted 14 July 2009 - 11:37 PM

#18

DRS said:

cycra, fastway, and enduro eng all make tough stuff..

I run Cycra on mine and I agree. I went down and fratured my shoulder but the Cycras didnt budge. Covers were scratched though!

  • Debi

Posted 15 July 2009 - 08:19 AM

#19

Cycra Probends or Fastway's :thumbsup: I have the Cycra Pro bends on now and have them on my dirt bike and they really work:thumbsup: :busted: :busted:

  • bluzharp

Posted 15 July 2009 - 02:57 PM

#20

Cycra Probends here as well. Extremely tough guards. Mine have been well tested.



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