Suggestions for Hand Protector upgrades

spinalator

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Hi all, I tried searching and could not find what I was looking for. Has anyone found some Barkbusters (or similar) that work well with the S10's bars and levers, and is easy to modify for hot or cold weather? (i.e. like removable fronts) Stock ones are fine most of the time, but a little warm on hot days, and a little cold in the cool weather up here in Canada. Thanks!
 
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ballisticexchris

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You're welcome spinalator. I like the fact that I can buy replacement parts for the Barkbusters. Revzilla has all the parts and accessories. Barkbuster also makes a winter cover that looks to be interchangeable with the plastic cover.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/barkbusters-blizzard-universal-handguards
I almost bought those. Very nice option but you have to remove plastic and remove/replace bar ends to install.

Another option is get the Barkbuster setup I have. The VPS is multi season and simple to convert from summer to chilly spring use:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/barkbusters-vps-replacement-plastic-guards-2018

When it gets really cold I run the Hippo Hands Rogue mitts. These are the very durable medium sized ones you can stand with:

https://www.hippohands.com/products/rogue

They install/remove quickly. Heavy duty velcro and aluminum buckles. Your hands will stay warm in freezing weather. This day was freakishly cold in the desert.

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Jlq1969

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I almost bought those. Very nice option but you have to remove plastic and remove/replace bar ends to install.

Another option is get the Barkbuster setup I have. The VPS is multi season and simple to convert from summer to chilly spring use:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/barkbusters-vps-replacement-plastic-guards-2018

When it gets really cold I run the Hippo Hands Rogue mitts. These are the very durable medium sized ones you can stand with:

https://www.hippohands.com/products/rogue

They install/remove quickly. Heavy duty velcro and aluminum buckles. Your hands will stay warm in freezing weather. This day was freakishly cold in the desert.

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What happened with this? ... You will be sued by the Bugs Protection Association, for not driving at legal speed. Premeditated Bugicide:):)
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ballisticexchris

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What happened with this? ... You will be sued by the Bugs Protection Association, for not driving at legal speed. Premeditated Bugicide:)/QUOTE]

It was a strange ride for sure. I headed out early in freezing desert weather. By the time I got halfway through Mojave it was a cloud of butterflies!! But I have to say the Hippo Hands were awesome!! Unfortunately my core was frozen!! I had to stop in Baker and warm up at around 0700. I'm really learning a lot about proper riding gear. As I get older I'm realizing I don't like being cold. So even with the Klim Badlands gear you have to layer accordingly. I may at some point get a heated vest/long sleeve shirt.
 
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