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Review on 🍊 Universal Handguards for Dirt Bike Handlebars - Fits 7/8" and 1 1/8" - Suitable for Motocross, Enduro, Supermoto (Orange) by Bill Snyder

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Why is it so difficult to make guards that actually fit?

I don't know why anyone can't make handguards that fit tapered handlebars. I've tried several that claim to do this and none do. In this case, the clamp is placed right in the middle of the tapered part of the bar, where it will not fit properly and will not clamp firmly without risk of slipping off. In addition, the clamping screw does not sit properly because the clamp is angled on one side. Once you attach the clip, there is no place for the connector to actually line up the screw holes in both the clip and the safety bar. Therefore, it is necessary to bend the protection bar. I find all this ridiculous as the shape of these handlebars is pretty standard and familiar. Stop pinching the cone, too! Make the protective bar a little longer and clamp it next to the triple clamp. This also reduces the chance of the handlebars bending in a collision and they work together to strengthen both. Then the design at the end of the handlebar requires a full cut of the end of the handlebar. For what reason? Place a small stainless steel bushing between the guard and the end of the rod. Then only a large hole in the handle and gas tube is needed, but it fits snugly in and prevents debris from getting under the gas tube or opening its end in any way. Aside from not being up to quality, it's good. They may fit a 7/8 stem but will likely need some bending.

Pros
  • Best in its niche
Cons
  • I'll add later