Hand Guards for a 650 Seca?

Just got back from a 45 minute ride in 40 degree temps, and since I don't own any heated gear, wondering if anyone has fitted a pair of plastic hand guards to 650 Seca, or anything in the XJ line?

If you did, please supply brand name used and how much work required to fit them.
Thanks.

 

I can sympathize as it is always my hands that suffer on those cold days. You could fit any universal guard on your bars but I think it would help only a little bit. There is so much wind force passing that it will still draw the cold air over your hands, less intensely but still there. I have seen heated grip kits for between $30 to $80 that look decent, I am considering getting one in January.

here's the one's I'm looking at:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190747450275?ss ... 1438.l2649

and some cheap ones (not sure bout these, hate to go ultra-cheap)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-8-1-Motorcycl ... 70&vxp=mtr

For guards these aren't cheap but they look promising:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14 ... uards.aspx

 

Merc, thanks for the info. Wish I knew if the Acerbis would (or could be made to) fit my bike. Those look pretty nice, but a little expensive.

 

Universal fit handguards:

http://www.jrcglove.com/motorcycle_lined.html Seriously, I'm not being a smartass.

I have a pair of their Thinsulate-lined "seamless" gauntlets, and I can ride all day in 40-degree temps and never get cold fingers. (I've seen me do it.)

I also have a pair of their unlined, seamless "shortys" for warm weather wear, and find I don't really need to switch to the insulated gloves until it gets well below 50.

I know it sounds hard to believe (I didn't until I experienced it) but deerskin (or elkskin) gloves are not only more supple than cowhide, they're warmer. Even unlined.

Oh, and Churchill Gloves are made individually, to order, in the USA. I consider them to be a long-term investment.

 

OK, Fitz, I'll give them a try. According to their fitmennt chart, I need a medium, which is strange, because I take large in all other gloves.

What was your experience with fit on the seamless gloves?

 

I used their chart; and measured carefully. And was likewise surprised.

I too normally take a larger size, in my case I usually need an XL or XXL in "over the counter" gloves. Both pairs of mine ended up being just a 'large' (long finger.) The fit is... dare I say, they fit like a glove.

If you have any questions or concerns, send them an email or give them a call. Great folks to deal with.