As anyone heard off, or maybe fixed onto their bike, a set of hand guards. I’ve looked and there are quite a few designs and fixing possibilities. I remember looking at my mates KTM not so long ago and thinking maybe I could do somut with them. I had forgotten till I went out on a great biking relieve ride today but suffered the cold wind on my hands. Besides the heated grips i still have to fit i wondered if it was possible to fit a pair they would help alot.
TDM Handguards
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, Dec 22 2006 09:55 pm
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Posted 22 December 2006 - 09:55 pm
Well, everyone knows that the speed of light is 299,792,456 meters per second. and thats all very fine and dandy, and it explaines a lot in our universe ......or is maybe it opens up more questions than answers, and the most important of those is....what is the speed of dark?
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Posted 22 December 2006 - 11:34 pm
use the search, Luke 
there's a number of folks on here that fitted handguards. The most popular seem to be Kedo's and BMW GS models. I haven't heard of anyone trying the KTM ones yet, but it sounds like an interesting project
there's a number of folks on here that fitted handguards. The most popular seem to be Kedo's and BMW GS models. I haven't heard of anyone trying the KTM ones yet, but it sounds like an interesting project
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Posted 22 December 2006 - 11:50 pm
Kedo has a kit for the TDM850 apparently: Click here for pdf page of catalogue
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 12:29 am
You always worry that your a crackpot when in fact your normal. I’m so glad I found this place of mutual digression.. Ok, so I’m not alone. I went to your link and now onto many others... price for these add ons is up and down but I think a little credible research and fortitude should in the next couple of days cultivate in my quest.. but first .. Bed
Well, everyone knows that the speed of light is 299,792,456 meters per second. and thats all very fine and dandy, and it explaines a lot in our universe ......or is maybe it opens up more questions than answers, and the most important of those is....what is the speed of dark?
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 12:48 am
The BMW ones give the best coverage and at a reasonable price. 
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 09:03 am
Just for the record (Though BMW seem to be the guards of choice) didn't someone fit Suzi V-Strom ones recently, if a bit plasticky? Also for the record, I've got approx. 1 cm longer (TRX) bar ends and it seems the BMW guards would still fit - maybe even better than with std. ends?
Edited by Pict, 23 December 2006 - 09:07 am.
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 09:09 am
QUOTE(Pict @ Sat 23rd Dec 2006, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just for the record (Though BMW seem to be the guards of choice) didn't someone fit Suzi V-Strom ones recently
indeed, but not on the original TDM handle bar.
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 10:57 am
ya twas the guy from Singapore, AJ ?
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 11:25 am
Can anyone direct me to a site that sells them... strolling the old net here but now i got headache..
Well, everyone knows that the speed of light is 299,792,456 meters per second. and thats all very fine and dandy, and it explaines a lot in our universe ......or is maybe it opens up more questions than answers, and the most important of those is....what is the speed of dark?
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 11:33 am
QUOTE(Kpnuts @ Sat 23rd Dec 2006, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone direct me to a site that sells them... strolling the old net here but now i got headache..
try motorworks for the BMW ones
http://www.motorwork...uk/bmw/home.php
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Edited by TDMTAM, 23 December 2006 - 11:40 am.
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 11:50 am
QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sat 23rd Dec 2006, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ya twas the guy from Singapore, AJ ?
..and your score for your specialist round, "Handguards for the TDM900", is 10/10. You've passed on no questions so far - congratulations!
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 02:33 pm
QUOTE(Cavey @ Sat 23rd Dec 2006, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you don't want to tap the bar end weights, get some of these.
Interesting, though there's something a bit uncomfortable about guards described as "cutting edge hand protection" - I can't quite put my finger on it.
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 03:11 pm
I fitted the BMW R1150GS ones to my TDM900. Cost £41 and look like this
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 03:25 pm
QUOTE(Kpnuts @ Sat 23rd Dec 2006, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone direct me to a site that sells them... strolling the old net here but now i got headache..
Your local BMW dealer should be able to get them for you - I paid £35 for mine 12 months ago and then £5 to a local engineering shop to drill and tap the bar ends. Add in the heated grips you've already got and you'll be toasty warm all year round!
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 07:37 pm
QUOTE(BwfcDave1 @ Sat 23rd Dec 2006, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
in the heated grips you've already got and you'll be toasty warm all year round!
even without the heated grips. Ever since I fitted the hand guards I haven't ridden a km without my ventilated summer gloves
. Today was the first time that my finger tips suffered from the cold a little (but only after 30-40km).
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Posted 23 December 2006 - 10:20 pm
QUOTE(duibhce Kaelann @ Sat 23rd Dec 2006, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
even without the heated grips. Ever since I fitted the hand guards I haven't ridden a km without my ventilated summer gloves . Today was the first time that my finger tips suffered from the cold a little (but only after 30-40km).
. Today was the first time that my finger tips suffered from the cold a little (but only after 30-40km).we have BMW dealer in shipley,yorkshire, that may stock or get them for me. i`m just hoping they are open tommorow. Any modifications will be no problem if necessary, i supply to many a competent engineer. I got to say that i`ve got more info off this site in the last month than i have ever got in a life time of biker mates who profess to knowing all that is to know about any bike. I was all in for dumping me TDM for a Pan i never really wanted because i was told ..You cant , it wont, its not poss on TDM`s what you need is Blah! blah!..
I`ve been rebuilding me Yami XS 250 for 2 yrs , wish i`d have had this sort of info at hand, by that i mean instant info.
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Posted 24 December 2006 - 03:44 am
QUOTE(Cavey @ Sat 23rd Dec 2006, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you don't want to tap the bar end weights, get some of these.
Hmm... does might look handy for me. The low ABM steering bar disables the use of the BMW handguards as well as the KTM ones (if they would fit at all). These Cycra guards seem slimmer, simpler and made for straight handlebars anyway. Anybody knows if there's a (online) shop in Europe as well?
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Posted 24 December 2006 - 09:01 am
There's a bunch of MX/quad sites - e.g. this one, or this via eBay?
Edited by Pict, 24 December 2006 - 09:11 am.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
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Posted 24 December 2006 - 10:38 am
QUOTE(E-njoy @ Sun 24th Dec 2006, 03:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The low ABM steering bar disables the use of the BMW handguards.....
I had the exact same problem as I have adjustable bars, set to as low and forward as possible. These are a doddle to fit and I like the idea of my hands not being 'enclosed' in the event of an accident.
They could be a little larger though for warmth - I have also taped over the ventilation holes with some Hi Viz tape to stop the draught!. There are some with rubber bits round the outside which claim to offer 20% more protection but I haven't found them in Europe.
I got mine from a chap on Ebay, not knowing the make at the time. I'm very pleased with them
Edited by Cavey, 24 December 2006 - 10:41 am.
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