Touratech Handguards

[James]

Decided to go with Touratech handguards as I've used them on my XT1200 and wanted wind protection when riding on cold days.

 

I bought the yellow wind extensions to match the side panels and my Touratech jacket.

 

I'll add some better pictures of how they cover my hands but I was able to wear my summer gloves with the Oxford heated grips on for over an hour.

 

Edited January 21, 2021 by James

[MagnusR]

Hi James

Like the look of those. If you get a chance I'd like to see a few more pics of the mounts etc.

Have you got a part number?

Thanks

[James]

12 hours ago, MagnusR said:

Hi James

Like the look of those. If you get a chance I'd like to see a few more pics of the mounts etc.

Have you got a part number?

Thanks

Here you go @MagnusR

[James]

[James]

[James]

[MagnusR]

That's great James, thanks very much.

I like the look of those better than the Barkbusters and they look just as strong but neater.

Original bar weights or part of the kit?

 

Thanks again. 

[MagnusR]

One other thing James; it says on the Touratech site that installation is only possible with the bar risers, is that right?

[James]

There was about 10mm gap between the bottom of the mount and the tank on full lock. You could possibly gain more by tilting the handlebars forward.

 

I fitted the bar risers today because I'm 6'5" so that gave me more clearance.

 

I also tilted the bars forward which makes it more comfortable to operate the levers when standing up.

Edited January 24, 2021 by James

[James]

On 1/22/2021 at 9:32 AM, MagnusR said:

That's great James, thanks very much.

I like the look of those better than the Barkbusters and they look just as strong but neater.

Original bar weights or part of the kit?

 

Thanks again. 

Original bar weights.

[MagnusR]

15 hours ago, James said:

There was about 10mm gap between the bottom of the mount and the tank on full lock. You could possibly gain more by tilting the handlebars forward.

 

I fitted the bar risers today because I'm 6'5" so that gave me more clearance.

 

I also tilted the bars forward which makes it more comfortable to operate the levers when standing up.

Yeah, I tend to move all my bike's bars forward even at just 6ft. My trials bikes and my previous enduro stuff I fitted risers and tilted the bars forward. Much better for standing up, suffer with a bit of back pain otherwise.

 

Thanks for your time on this James 

Edited January 25, 2021 by MagnusR