I am really liking how this bike handles wet road and gravel patches even with "street" tires - but my hands are freezing even with the heated grips! Would I be shunned if I was to order/install GS handguards on my lowly R? Not looking for LED flashers or color match - just some wind protection.
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Is it a sin? Handguards on my R1150R
- Thread starter treeguy
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H has GS guards on her 1150R with the Touratech spoiler at top. Runs them year round since the time I removed for summer and she got a rock hit on her knuckles that somehow was my fault
Get more folks asking about them than snarky comments.
Has aftermarket set on her 1200R as well, but, they do not cover as well as the OEM.
Get more folks asking about them than snarky comments.
Has aftermarket set on her 1200R as well, but, they do not cover as well as the OEM.
On my F800GS, I can report that hand guards did nothing for warmth. What seems to make a difference is the “hippo hands” style fabric covers that are available.
I’m pretty sure that you can find some threads using hippo hands in the tag search feature.
OM
I’m pretty sure that you can find some threads using hippo hands in the tag search feature.
OM
Thanks folks, not real sure how tolerant the base is to "mods" - I have come across a few purists who would lose sleep over doing something like this but to me it just makes sense - I too have caught a stone in the knuckle and lost that fight, lucky I didnt lose the bike. Snowing here now, I have time to dream of the next ride. Wind at your back peoples!
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
This is very good info. I ride my Ural in temps well below freezing while wearing summer gloves inside my Hippo Hands knockoffs.
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
H has GS guards on her 1150R with the Touratech spoiler at top. Runs them year round since the time I removed for summer and she got a rock hit on her knuckles that somehow was my fault
Well of course it is your fault... there can be no doubt.
cam_on_van_isle
Member
I recently installed Barkbuster BBZ fabric handguards to keep some heat in.
I haven't ridden much with them, but I am looking forward to them this spring, with the heated grips on high.
I haven't ridden much with them, but I am looking forward to them this spring, with the heated grips on high.
riderr1150gsadv
Well-known member
Your bike, your rules and mods!
I try and, actually, succeed to ignore dumb comments about mods I have done on my bikes over the years...
jandhumphreyme
Member
I think it's a great idea, I've been looking for the right set for my "R" for awhile now. Please post photos when you put them on.
lee
Debbie's Servant
To me handguards look right on a roadster.
The real “Sin” is that I don’t have an R1150R.
Most people are wrapped up in their own World to warrant their opinion worthy about YOUR bike (including me).
Eventually you will not care what anybody thinks of your bike. Nothing wrong with starting to think that way now.
Riding in the cold is always better than not riding in the cold.
Get the Handguards AND the Hippo Hands.
And get the biggest opening on the “Hippo Hands” you can find. Maybe even find the original ones.
Charlie
Most people are wrapped up in their own World to warrant their opinion worthy about YOUR bike (including me).
Eventually you will not care what anybody thinks of your bike. Nothing wrong with starting to think that way now.
Riding in the cold is always better than not riding in the cold.
Get the Handguards AND the Hippo Hands.
And get the biggest opening on the “Hippo Hands” you can find. Maybe even find the original ones.
Charlie
slime
New member
Has anyone tried putting 1100/1150 GS hand guards on something other than a GS? I'm considering trying it on my R850R. Not really any room to use handlebar mounted guards, plus I have a throttlemeister. Not sure how much modding would be required. They aren't that expensive from BMW..
pglaves
#13338
We uses the R1100GS handguards on an R1100RS. They worked fine.
