Hand Deflectors?

[c4mun]

After removing the original bar ends, I tried to remove the threaded insert. The insert appears to be epoxy'd in so I ended up drilling them out and then fitting the handguards. The drill needs to be bigger than most chucks take, so you will need to find a bigger chuck or a drill with a shoulder or ream it out.

Thinking of fitting the LEDs to stand out from the many cars that now run with daylight running lights.

Good Luck Chris

[criticman]

Thanks, Chris. Seems relatively simple enough.

I think I am going to go back and order those LEDs as well. Not sure if I will wire to turn signals or will do them as running lights. IF I could have them run all the time, then flash brighter with the turn signals for even more attention, I think that'd be a nice touch.

[MauiBuilt]

c4mun: Assuming by drilling out the internals you're using the stock mirrors? Or did you figure a way to fit both the handguards and bar end mirrors?

I just ordered the handguards with the LED's but have bar end mirrors. Just wondering if anyone has figured out to run both at the same time. Have to wait till I get them to give it a try.

Ordered the LED's for 2 reasons
1. Safety - the more cars that see me at night, the better.
2. Looks - C'mon!! Who doesn't like the front end of the new Audi's with the LED's shining bright! Plus the Street Triple stands out as it is among other bikes. This just adds to it!

[criticman]

The roads were ice (and I have a great story about 7 high school girls pushing my M3 up a hill off of an ice patch) so ended up not taking that ride, so mine are yet to be mounted.

I did "mock" mount them and they look amazing and I see no obvious clearance issues, even if wearing thick winter gloves.

MauiBuilt: where did you purchase yours from? Same vendor as me? I think, since I have yet to mount them, I may go ahead and order the LEDs so that I may do this all at once for a clean build.

[kermitthefour]

A set of handguards with the build in mirrors off of a duc hypermotard would be pretty cool. If I remember correctly they have the turn signals built in as well.

[MauiBuilt]

Critic: No, I got mine from 2 seperate vendors. I got the LED's from an online vendor that had the cheapest price. I got the handguards themselves from my local Triumph dealer that I got my bike at. They give me 5% credit on any parts/accessories/clothes I buy there so figured I'd make my money work for me since I'm sure I won't be stopping here with mods.

Kermit: I agree. When I saw them on the hypermotard I instantly thought something similar would look good on my Striple R. These are the best looking I've seen . . . and only ones I've seen.

[MacBandit]

Originally Posted by kermitthefour

A set of handguards with the build in mirrors off of a duc hypermotard would be pretty cool. If I remember correctly they have the turn signals built in as well.

True but if you have seen them in person you would know why the mirrors were made easily removable. They make the bike wider then a Goldwing

[criticman]

Just a little FYI (found on the Internets). Apparently you can install these without the supplied installation kit. You can mount them up to stock threads.

You just need:

• Two M5 55mm allen bolts
• Two M6 washers

I'll post up my thoughts on fitment using this method this week. Home Depot is presently closed lol. I'll also post pics of this method.

[MauiBuilt]

Criticman: You got them pics you mentioned? Hook up the LED's yet?

I just got mine this past weekend. Found them on sale totally unexpected at a local shop. Was planning on waiting for 2-3 days for them to ship and pay $130. I found them sitting on a shelf for $78 and I also had a $20 off coupon over $75. So I walked out of there with them for about $60. Needless to say, I was happy.

Anyway, going to install them and I'm not liking the idea of drilling out the handlebars to use their install kit/screws. Pics and advice would be much appreciated. Mahalo!

[criticman]

MauiBuilt: very simple no cutting, no drilling, and no removal of stock parts (you simply swap out bolts).

I purchased the M5 (aka 5mm) x 55 mm bolts at Home Depot on the hardware aisle. You remove the stock bar end cap bolts (I believe 5mm hex). Keep the stock end cap on there. It looks fine but main reason is to keep the guards from hitting the rubber of the throttle grip (dangerous!). Thread new bolt through a M6 washer (also easily found at Home Depot or Lowes) then through the Acerbis guard then thread it through the end cap and tighten bolt until you have just enough play to adjust/level the handguards as desired. Tighten securely once satisfied. I may add some Threadlock if I notice any play due to vibrations down the line.

They are amazing! Although I cannot attest to protecting from the cold (thanks to a pleasantly warm weekend), they did a nice job of breaking the wind. They did such a great job that cruising on a road where 60+ was a windy burden, it became hard not to surpass 85. Tested casually up to 118 and no issues with the guards becoming loose or anything. I love them! The amount of improvement convinced me to buy the flyscreen on Monday - if the handguards helped this much I can only imagine the improvements from the screen.

I'll post photos up tomorrow. I took them but they are on my camera still.

UPDATE - Photos:

Note: I adjusted the leveling of these after the ride, so they now are tilted up a little higher to better deflect wind. I also just test-mounted the Triumph paint-matched flyscreen - it makes the front look much cleaner with these guards.



I'll post up once I do my writeup with more detailed photos on my personal site.