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john roche

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Hand guards?
« on: 09 November 2013, 02:27:52 pm »
Now that the weather is a bit chillier I'd like to fit hand guards to my Gen 1 to reduce windchill. Suggestions please.  :D

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Re: Hand guards?
« Reply #1 on: 09 November 2013, 05:30:03 pm »
Hi John, Kempston by any chance?
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Re: Hand guards?
« Reply #2 on: 09 November 2013, 05:33:30 pm »
Acerbis dual roads seem to be an option


Also Suzuki V-Strom guards.

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Re: Hand guards?
« Reply #3 on: 10 November 2013, 08:12:40 am »
Ive got the vstrom ones on mine, you need heated grips aswell, there great for keeping the rain off. Have a look at my post for them fazer69.

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Re: Hand guards?
« Reply #4 on: 10 November 2013, 08:25:05 am »
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,2394.msg18389.html#msg18389


They look good and could be used as a base product to be altered to your design,taller tops etc
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Re: Hand guards?
« Reply #5 on: 10 November 2013, 10:29:35 pm »
+1 for Acerbis dual roads


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Re: Hand guards?
« Reply #6 on: 11 November 2013, 06:49:31 am »
Look for some Muffs too,seem the best option.
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Re: Hand guards?
« Reply #7 on: 11 November 2013, 05:15:56 pm »
Thanks guys.  :D

Hi Dotty, we'll be in touch soon about more frivolity  :rollin

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