Ducati Monster Forum

Just curious.

Has anyone installed some handguard for added wind protection during cold season?

Trying to make my bike as year round as possible.

I am having heated grips put on, but also would like some wind protection.


Obviously this will be a rigged up contraption, but curious if anyone has done it and if you could post some pics.

Industrialgirl had some enduro type handguards on her monster at one point, try gettin in touch with her.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13833.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13833.0) theres a pic or two of what i came up with in that thread

I do. They work pretty good. I will try to post a pic.(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu94/scduc/DSC00942.jpg)

 :o :o :o.it worked.  I cant believe it. The angles have been adjusted so they sit a little higher now.

Buell made some.  They may still be available.

I had some on mine for one winter before buying my other bike.  The stock guards from a Suzuki V-strom are a direct bolt on if you have coffin type levers w/ the hollow mounting pin..  Maybe not the prettiest, but have good coverage, and easy to take back off when it warms up.

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/Mobile%20Uploads/1255485728.jpg)

only the finest ghetto water jugs for me

very Essex.... [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

no way you'll slide in Hamilton.

I'll pass on the handguards,i like mine naked.

I ran the V-Strom units on my SV650 and they worked great. scduc's setup works better with the looks of the bike, though.

ever ride in 20 degree weather? youll begg for 2 empty gallon jugs when your hands are frozen! lol

acerbis has a 'dual-sport' model that looks better on street bikes
avail with LEDs signal add-on too

Subscribing, I might do this too. [popcorn]

handguards will only be a fall/winter mod.

i am having CC clip ons installed right now and some heated grips, just want more wind protection.

i want to turn my S4r into a year round bike.

this is my next step.

to be honest, id skip them and go straight for heated gloves

National Cycle makes something I'd kind of like but they're a little pricey.  Plexiglass guards that bolt to the mirror mounts.  Less uper moto looking than most shown here so far.  I've been wanting some guards lately with the cooler weather.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/motorcycle-accessories_2066_621938068 (http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/motorcycle-accessories_2066_621938068)

Scott

(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc19/silentbob_pics/PB188328.jpg)
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc19/silentbob_pics/PB188332.jpg)

I don't have any better photos with me right now but these are Multistrada handguards.  They bolt right up, look better than any other option, and provide much better wind protection that the dirt bike style guards.  They even survived a crash at the track and saved the controls so we could finish the rest of the day.

I like those a lot.

wonder how'd they would work with clip ons?

http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=273 (http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=273)
I have the Powermadd's from Rox.  Their kit comes with a machined, one set screw, quick mount and dismount system.  Set them up once, and they can be on and off in seconds.  I was skeptical at first, but they really stay in place.  You do need a little space (bout a half inch) on the bars to mount.  They don't look bad and make a really big difference.