Handguards

rat1 · Jan 25, 2009

What is the best hand guards to put on a 09 800 RMK non-dragon? Or should I say who has the best mounting hardware. I see there are several makes to choose from. The sportech ones look pretty good. If it makes a difference I have a left hand throttle mounted over the grip. Any input would be great-Thanks Jeff

rat1 · Jan 25, 2009

Or should I be looking at the softsided kind or polaris ones?

MARV1 · Jan 25, 2009

If I were to do it again I would get the softguards.

jdtech65 · Jan 25, 2009

I installed the Polaris billet mounts on my 08 600 RMK. It took a little bit to get them positioned where they didn't interfere with anything and lined up with the end of the bars, but it is doable.

ttyR2 · Jan 25, 2009

The PowerMadd guards don't have quite as much coverage but they have a lifetime warranty against breakage (including an accident).

Ex-Member · Jan 25, 2009

I have Powermadd handguards on mine... the universal mounts are a b*tch to get on around the handwarmer wires. Extending those at least a few inches will make installation much easier.

Clarke673 · Jan 25, 2009

RSI is the BEST IMO.

rat1 · Jan 25, 2009

Thanks for the input guys

Nelson · Jan 25, 2009

I installed Powermadd Star Series handgaurds on my sled.

thefullmonte · Jan 26, 2009

Skinz Protective Gear Heatloc hand guards. I have the pro series and love them. Easy on and off with a well thought out velcro mounting system. No mounting hardware to worry about. Nor do you have to worry about breaking and bending. They form a nice cup shape around your hand which actually keeps your hands warm. Doesn't interfere with stand up / aggressive riding either.

80_ramcharger · Jan 26, 2009

Rox billet mounts, powermadds. Slid the brake assembly, like a 1/2" toward the grip. goes real good with long bolts and spacers to get in the right spot and they look super clean. very easy mount.

I put them snug so on a roll to get unstuck they just fold down. Then pull um up and im good to go. Handguards are a must! They've saved me so many bruised fingers!!

Those trees just seem to jump out at you!

F-Bomb · Jan 26, 2009

We put on RSI hand guards and so far I've replaced and fixed my acerbis ones (the connection rod keeps getting bent off when the sled goes rubber side up) off of my other daily rider three times and zero on the RSI. The value of hand guards for me is that I don't have to have a windscreen to keep my fingers from freezing off when riding with very light performance gloves. Windshield that are high enough to block wind don't live very long out west!

Clarke673 · Jan 26, 2009

x2 !

I have endo'ed my IQR 2 times now and i have went through a lot of downed timber. The only damage so far is that one of the guards has a chunk missing out of it from a tree.

RSI guards are great and i would buy again!

Nelson · Jan 26, 2009

RSI and ROX are the same as Powermadd, the only thing different with RSI's are the mounts that are used.

Clarke673 · Jan 26, 2009

You would be correct but hear is why I will only buy RSI.

I lost a bolt out of my billet hand guard mounts and I couldn’t find the right sized bolt to fit the threads. RSI sent me the bolt for FREE and called me just to make sure I received the one bolt.

THAT is why RSI gets my business.

Nelson · Jan 27, 2009

I like their Billet mounts a lot better seems to work better on MX or Snow-X bars. Powermadd's, I had to fight to get them on my MX bars I couldn't understand it because the MX bars are still 7/8" at the grips.

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