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BarkBuster hand protector

Hey, maybe I found the info I need from A&S parts fiche. Can someone help interpret for me?

It says that "bolt" is an ISA Screw M12 x 1,5x60.
 
JaimeC said:
I guess. My winter gauntlets combined with the standard heated grips work just fine and don't require any further effort or expense on my part.
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Me too. I have a pair of Gerbings G3 waterproof heated gloves along with my Gerbings heated jacket liner. Between those and the heated seat and grips it's hard to tell when it's really cold out. The grips warm your palms and the G3s heat the back of one's hands. Lovely. On one 28 degree day a year ago in the mountains I had to turn down the heat to keep from sweating. Now that's motocycle comfort.
 
OK, got the barkbuster stormguards today. Need some help with installation; it appears as justscootin told me in a PM that without modification they will hit the mirrors at full stop unless I angle them really low.

That will likely be my first option but take a look at these pics and give me some ideas please.

This piece attaches to the handlebars just outside of the bar end weight, then the handguards attach to it


Next is a pic of the how they would go together:


And


Any advice on what I can do would be appreciated. I did attempt to put the handguards up with out the first piece but it doesn't look like everything would align correctly along the grips/brakes etc.
 
My plan for now is to put them on as they are; they will just need to be angled low enough to clear the mirrors. Once the weather gets colder I will re-assess the situation. Pics to come whenever I get around to doing the actual install.
 
Ok, installed them today. There are lots of pics so I will break the post into two or three.

First up, the tools and parts needed:

Liquid encouragement


My never used torx set, about $40 on amazon:


M12 x 11.5 x 80 and M12 x 1.5 x 90 socket screws; I wasn't sure which I would need so I bought both. Hard to find and pricey, $10ea.

I used the 90mm


Drill bit: 0.5 inch; couldn't find 12mm. I will let you know if it becomes a problem in the future.
 
Next, the install:

Directions say to just install in conjunction with the BMW bar ends but they provided this nice interlocking set just in case. I didn't use these though.


One down:


It was clear that the 90mm length was correct. The bottom shows the OEM Bar end with the OEM screw. Top shows the OEM Bar end with the Barkbusters as they would be attached along with the 90mm socket screw.


Here is the first test fit; seems good.


Note the lack of clearance from the mirrors and the fairing. It is a tight fit but they don't rub either top or bottom, if you get it just right. Also note that you would smack the mirrors if they were installed for full front blockage. I will just see what happens in the fall/winter as far as protection goes.
 
I wasn't 100% satisfied so I got out the dremmel today.








This allows me to put them more in their intended position. And, with the little groove for the mirrors, I get more coverage under normal riding positions.
 
So, my morning commutes have been in the mid 40's F the past week. They definitely help, but not as much as I had hoped. I haven't been on a long distance ride in some time but hopefully in the next couple of weeks I'll get a chance to go out for a few hours and see a difference vs no hand guards. I do think I need a better pair of gloves for cold weather. The gloves I have from cycle gear may not be the best quality. I'm looking at a pair of these: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/stree...f/first_gear/tpg_cold_riding_gloves_2013.html. Along with my liners, heated grips and barkbusters, that should work just fine. It's just the tips of my fingers that get cold.
 
My preferred glove is actually a light weight work glove that sure looks like it was built for motorcyclists; protected knuckles, night glow strips. They cost about 20 bucks at Home Depot. Great during warm weather and I usually have a pair on the bike. Leather wrist length gloves as the weather cools and the Alpine Stars for cold weather and/or wet weather.

Of course, lots of gloves will do the trick. Like you said, gotta try 'em on and try 'em out to have a better chance at a fit that works for each individual.
 
I'm curious if anybody else rides with both hands covering the brake levers. I do all the time and I know that has an effect. I am able to get the warmth of the heated grips to my palms but my fingertips are never on the grips.
 
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