Handguards for America??

Discussion in 'America, Speedmaster & Rocket' started by Vinny Pem, Dec 1, 2016.

  1. Vinny Pem

    Vinny Pem New Member

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    #1 Vinny Pem, Dec 1, 2016
    Hey all,

    First post so apologies if I miss anything out that I should have put in! Also thanks for any help/feedback on this in advance.

    So I've been riding around in the Winter last year and this year so far and I ain't the biggest bloke so I can get cold fairly damn fast - Specifically in my hands. I've got some heated grips to help, but whilst my palms are great now my knuckles and fingers still get painfully cold and I'm damn sure it ain't doing me any good in the long run (plus it's generally uncomfortable for even short rides).

    I've been looking around online for some handguards but I cannot seem to find anything specific for a Triumph America (2009 version specifically) and whilst I've found some 'universal' ones, but... Well how 'universal' are they really?

    http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/mx-off-road/handguards/acerbis-dual-road-hanguards-black

    And found some decent ones from the US, wondering if maybe there's a way to get 'best match' to my bike and fit them from there?... These are for a Honda Shadow - But there's loads of variety - None for my Triumph though.

    http://www.nationalcycle.com/n5502.html

    Any help is really appreciated, I thought this would have been an easy task but apparently not..

    Regards,
    Vinny.
     
  2. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    #2 TEZ 217, Dec 1, 2016
    First off welcome to the forum, perhaps give a small introduction to yourself in the Newbie's hangout section :D
    In answer to your question I believe most universal muffs can be made to fit, have a read over this section may give you some ideas as to what can be done.
    http://www.thetriumphforum.co.uk/threads/warm-hands-in-winter-for-£11.7810/
    (of course it contains the usual banter but worth a read through and contains pictures )
     
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  3. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

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    #3 sprintdave, Dec 1, 2016
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  4. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

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    #4 sprintdave, Dec 1, 2016
    Black tape my friend,lol. Like you I do things on the cheap. Likewise the levers, cannot believe people pay £120 and more for levers.
     
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  5. Vinny Pem

    Vinny Pem New Member

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    #5 Vinny Pem, Dec 2, 2016
    Wahoo! Thank you all! I was expecting an answer in and around 2018 (most forums seem useless at responding). Just looking at the links you all posted now so will definitely get something off Ebay perhaps. A lot cheaper and some good stuff - Plus if they don't fit for whatever reason I won't be chucking money down the drain (can always invest in better later I guess!).

    Thanks again all! Very helpful.
     
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  6. Lud

    Lud Member

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    #6 Lud, Dec 2, 2016
    modified v strom ones to fit my sports tourer (Honda ) they work well £46 my other bike 2016 America not allowed out in salt !
     
  7. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #7 thebiglad, Dec 2, 2016
    That does not sound good. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  8. MrOrange

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    #8 MrOrange, Dec 4, 2016
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  9. Vinny Pem

    Vinny Pem New Member

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    #9 Vinny Pem, Dec 4, 2016
    Oh those actually look perfect! They actually look a lot easier to fit to my America compared to some others. I've got some coming this week but I think they won't work - My handlebars seem quite cluttered compared to other bikes I've had for some reason, and the indicators are quite close to the top.
     
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  10. MrOrange

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    #10 MrOrange, Dec 4, 2016
    Screenshot_20161204-221728.png Screenshot_20161204-221735.png
    Made these a few years ago for my VT125. Arm needs extending for the America. Give you some idea of fit.
     
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  11. MrOrange

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    #11 MrOrange, Dec 5, 2016
    I'm actually quiet liking the look, Think I'll remake the brackets and extend them to fit. :cool:
     
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  12. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

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    #12 sprintdave, Dec 5, 2016
    Have to say I had noticed those in my search originally and thought they looked naff. I totally eat my words. Very tidy job there mate.
    I am almost tempted to get some of those and replace mine. ooooh decisions decisions.
     
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  13. MrOrange

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    #13 MrOrange, Dec 13, 2016
    DSC_0629.jpg first fit of modified bracket. Fitted to underside of the mirror mount. Make a left side tomorrow, clean up and polish.
     
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  14. bazz

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    #14 bazz, Dec 27, 2016
    hi vinny
    have you ever thought about 'heated gloves'?
    i've got the Oxford heated grips (red hot) and Oxford heated gloves (wired), i ride all year round and in winter weathers bang the grips and gloves on max power and honestly my hands are like toast.. would highly recommend:)
     
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