Hand guards for the Rockster

Post by **rock712** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:05 am

I'm looking to handguards on my rockster. has anyone done it? if so I'm open to all suggestions.

Thanks

riceburner · Post by **riceburner** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:08 am

Lots of us.

The R1150GS handguards fit very easily - with a small modification to the RHS one - you need to cut away a bit of material on the inner part of the guard to allow the brake line passage - it's obvious when you face them up.

ronnierockster · Post by **ronnierockster** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:32 am

The GS ones are good made for the bike (nearly) BMW quality and looks.
They require a bit of modifying to fit an look the part when fitted. RR

Yahoo-Boy · Post by **Yahoo-Boy** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:50 pm

Ditto! They fit well, look good, and best of all they work like a charm. Highly recommend.

Post by **rock712** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:20 am

$50 well spent

due to time constraints using the almight wire tie for the right one but will do proper mods shortly.

Thanks all!!

Old Crockster · Post by **Old Crockster** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:01 pm

Had them on.....took them off. Thought they made the bike look a bit "goofy" although they do, "do what it says on the tin"

Yahoo-Boy · Post by **Yahoo-Boy** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:14 pm

I actually prefer the look of the handguards on my Rock. Gives it a more urban look I guess. I took them off for the summer, thinking the breeze would be nice with mesh gloves, but I put them right back on.

That's why they make chocolate and vanilla, right?

Est51 · Post by **Est51** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:06 pm

I'm with "Yahoo", as I prefer the look with the Brush Guards on too, which is lucky, 'cause I can't be ars*d to take them off in the spring.

Old Crockster · Post by **Old Crockster** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:36 pm

Moose ears!! as in Canadian, not as in Scottish mouse....

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:37 pm

Yahoo : Are you the lucky sap that won the lime green Rockster that was getting your bike serviced at Bloodworth BMW Nashville when I bought mine .

The same one who's grandmaw says it looks like it ought to have a name like kermit the frog.

I've love mine so far. Going to ride Tail of the Dragon next week.

Go Vols beat UAB ! !

P.S. Handguards look cool but doesn't it trap your hands from waving at fellow bikers , little kids and pretty girls?

Post by **rockstercliff** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 6:01 pm

I tried a set of R1150Gs handguards on mine, and didnt like the look. They are available for 45.00 shipping included to lower 48 US states if anyone wants them, I will give board members first chance before they go on Ebay.

Yahoo-Boy · Post by **Yahoo-Boy** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:46 pm

Brad wrote:Yahoo : Are you the lucky sap that won the lime green Rockster that was getting your bike serviced at Bloodworth BMW Nashville when I bought mine .

The same one who's grandmaw says it looks like it ought to have a name like kermit the frog.

I've love mine so far. Going to ride Tail of the Dragon next week.

Go Vols beat UAB ! !

P.S. Handguards look cool but doesn't it trap your hands from waving at fellow bikers , little kids and pretty girls?

You wound up buying that day? That's terrific, I noticed it was gone the next time I was there and I wondered if you took it home...good for you! Welcome to our little corner of the web, too. When you headed to my side of the state? I might could find the time to run the Dragon with you (twist my arm!). UAB...please. Good excuse to tailgate, though!

Momo · Post by **Momo** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:58 pm

Hi all,
I'm considering this modification myself, but I'm affraid that the 'look' will not be as charming...
Could you provide a picture with the handgaurds on the bike?
Many thanks!

Nakigara · Post by **Nakigara** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 10:58 pm

Either you love 'em or you hate 'em. I love 'em for what they do more than how they look. You get used to them and they do look better with the cases on the bike.

Dan

renojoe · Post by **renojoe** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 6:37 pm

I noticed that you can buy either the "1150GS Complete Set" for $60 or the "Hand Shell Piece" (left or right) for $25 each. Which do I order, and what's the difference?

Post by cc » Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:09 pm

renojoe wrote:I noticed that you can buy either the "1150GS Complete Set" for $60 or the "Hand Shell Piece" (left or right) for $25 each. Which do I order, and what's the difference?

The set has the (IMO) cheesy brackets you need to attach the handguards. If you have the time, equipment and inclination you can fab something nicer. If not you need the set.

Rockiesrider · Post by **Rockiesrider** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:55 am

Thank you Nakigara for the pic of the bike with the guards...I'm on the 'they look great' side of the debate...so will start shopping for a set...the picture helped.

dumby · Post by **dumby** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:48 am

I used the guards from a 650GS instead. $45, same as the others, but they have a more angular look that I think matches the line of the nose on the bike. They even have a square notch that rests perfectly on the clutch and brake reservoir covers. I heated them to get them to warp around just right and then used black silicone sealant to stick them down on the covers. I can get in when I want but everything stays put till I do.

Nakigara · Post by **Nakigara** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 3:14 pm

When I recently took out the 650 GS as a loaner bike I was wondering if the handguards would fit the 1150. I would love to see a picture of how they look on your bike. Do you have any you could post?

Dan

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