ANYONE RUNNING MOTO SYTLE "BARKBUSTER" HAND GUARDS ON THEIR SLED??

[mountainhorse]

Like the title says...

ANYONE RUNNING MOTO SYTLE "BARKBUSTER" HAND GUARDS ON THEIR SLED??

I'd like to see some pics and descriptions of anyone who has adapted MX enduro type hand guards???

I have some hand injuries to protect this year... And I'd like a bit more protection in the trees.

I'd also like to hear some Pros and Cons you people can think of.
Wondering what the drawbacks might be???

I've seen VOHK run this kind of handguard on his sled a few years back.

Any help is much appreciated

Here's some pics of handguards on bikes.

 

[akstormin]

Check with Backcountryislife on here. I know he runs them as he's posted some pics of his setup.

 

[makaio]

I've been thinking about running some myself. I've had a few close calls that could have been really painfull.

 

[leiterch]

That is a great idea. Couple years ago I whacked a pine tree and my hand still bothers me. I don't run any hand guards cause they just seem to get bent up any way. The old school ski doo hand guards that came on the 03 440 race sled were nice, but all the ones I have seen since are very cheaply built. IMHO


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[Bailiekid]

I used to run them on my motocross bike until one day riding with a buddy who also had them came up short on a jump sending him over the bars. his hands went through the bark busters and broke both of his wrists/arms. wasnt a fun time. Since i havent ran a true bark buster. Not trying to turn you away by any means but something to consider.

 

[dolezal180]

I run a set of acerbis on a set of RSI bars. Really save your hands when in the tight woods. Can't get a pic to upload from my phone. Shoot me your email and I'll send you a pic

 

[off road rider]

I like the Cycra pro bends. they dip down at the ends near the grip and dont feel quite as restrictive as the straight bar design..

 

[montanasledhead]

we all just use the plastic style
had a buddy about loose his fingers a few years back
freak deal but slipped doing some boondocking and smashed the barkbuster tight against his fingers
the snow was deep enough he was kinda hanging from his fingers in the snow and had no way of getting back on his sled
ill take a tree smack and the chance of a broken finger or two vs being pinned and stuck to the sled
JMO

 

[bnorth]

I like the Cycra pro bends. they dip down at the ends near the grip and dont feel quite as restrictive as the straight bar design..

I run these on my bike and have really been thinking about a set for the sled as well. Much prefer them to the straight wrap around guards. They would always bruise the outside of my hand on a crash.

 

[Matte Murder]

very interested in this too. I want to try the finger throttle set up on my XM(BCIL uses the Cycras with his finger throttle I believe) but also want to retain the bar hook at the end. Can you do this?

 

[Scott]

I'd like to find something like this to mount to my ProTapers.

http://www.rpmcomposites.com/storefront/item.cfm?categoryID=695&itemID=4674

 

[modsledr]

This is what we use...simple, clean, easy install. WPS house brand...made by Maier.

 

[Twostroke]

The major drawback to barkbusters is the potential of getting your arm/wrist/hand caught in them when you crash. It is no secret that this is something that can happen with barkbuster style handguards. Many broke bones have been linked to these in offroad applications and I do not see why sledding would be any different.

I've raced dirtbikes off road for a long time now and have used them plenty with no injuries but don't like how big, blunky, ugly they are and haven't used them for a few years now.

Check out the Enduor Engineering "moto roost" handguards, I have a set on one of my bikes. They are "moto" style but have a ridgid plastic bar behind the guard for added protection like a barkbuster but without the full wrap. MSR also makes some that are idenical.

 

[Scott]

Rett, you have to lose the handle bar hooks to run these, right?

 

[Snodawg]

I ran the Polaris plastic gaurds the last two years. Not much protection either from wind or branches, plus they were cracking due to being rolled over. I wanted something with more wind protection and found these used Skinz gaurds in the Swapmeet section. I then made my own aluminum backbone using the Polaris Taper mount. I've been running Barkbuster's on my bikes for years with no problem, I thought what the heck, might as well try them on my sled.

 

[Scott]

So you made the silver part inside them?
Then what does Skinz provide with them instead?
I've looked at the Skinz website, but they don't show pictures from riders view. Want to know what is on the inside of them?

I ran the Polaris plastic gaurds the last two years. Not much protection either from wind or branches, plus they were cracking due to being rolled over. I wanted something with more wind protection and found these used Skinz gaurds in the Swapmeet section. I then made my own aluminum backbone using the Polaris Taper mount. I've been running Barkbuster's on my bikes for years with no problem, I thought what the heck, might as well try them on my sled.

 

[xrated]

the concern with bark busters is if you can it on a jump and go over the bars yeah you might get your hands stuck and go snap....might, might not.

Unless you are hitting something dead on really hard and often flying over the bars why worry?

As for jumping, I'm thinking if BCIL is confident huckign with them trust him.


I've never smacked a tree on the sled with my bars and hands, but after once or twice on a bike the risk of snapping on a jump is worht not smacking trees which I do often on the bike.

 

[tudizzle]

So you made the silver part inside them?
Then what does Skinz provide with them instead?
I've looked at the Skinz website, but they don't show pictures from riders view. Want to know what is on the inside of them?

they have no framing...just a big soft cover for wind protection. I know a few guys that slap them on for the trail ride to the cabin then roll them up and pop them in a pack for the rest of the day.
Great for wind protection and warmth if your hands get cold.

 

[Scott]

they have no framing...just a big soft cover for wind protection. I know a few guys that slap them on for the trail ride to the cabin then roll them up and pop them in a pack for the rest of the day.
Great for wind protection and warmth if your hands get cold.

This might sound silly, but do they collapse or hit your hands at all when you are riding? Or do they stay"ballooned" out the whole day?

 

[mountainhorse]

Do you have any more detailed photos of your guards where they attach to the handlebars (the "inside" mount)?

Thanks,
MH

I ran the Polaris plastic gaurds the last two years. Not much protection either from wind or branches, plus they were cracking due to being rolled over. I wanted something with more wind protection and found these used Skinz gaurds in the Swapmeet section. I then made my own aluminum backbone using the Polaris Taper mount. I've been running Barkbuster's on my bikes for years with no problem, I thought what the heck, might as well try them on my sled.