Years ago i used bar muffs every winter. Brilliant for warm hands,look bloody awful and at higher speeds they can apply brake/clutch. For legal speeds the modern versions would probably do the job for you and they are quick and easy to attach/take off.
Can't help on hand guards or heated grips as it don't get cold enough here. I have PR4's and can't wait to try the new Road 5's. Lets hope the back brake is fixed as I use mine more than the front.
Just bought a set of PR3s for the 94 ZZR600 I picked up in December, I was hoping they'd be ok, sounds like they will be. I get the same issue with cold hands, even when not on the bike, heated grips coming soon.
If it helps..... when I had my Bandit I looked into the subject of getting/fitting handguards. The Vstrom 1000 2014 up to 2017 model handguards went on the Bandit really well. There is a vid on you tube showing a bandit owner who fitted them and they looked pretty good. I'll try and find it for you and once I do I'll post the link on this thread. I definitely would have gone down that route had i have kept my bandit however I sold her last year and ended up with an adventure bike which has them already fitted.... I love em. Found a couple of vids for ya.... czcams.com/video/mfXqJPWM9WA/video.html and czcams.com/video/325Xto0asuI/video.html (Should point you in the right direction mate.)
That's Great Mark. Thanks for the comment and the links, I'll have a look. Good to hear from you again. Hope your well? Sorry to hear you've sold your bandit! What did you replace it with?
The Scouse Bandit... I loved the Bandit and what a superb all rounder she is. I found that there was slightly more emphasis on the sport leg position than the touring as a sports tourer and that played a key factor in my decision to let her go. I plumped for a Versys 1000 which is uber comfortable yet has similar engine characteristics to the bandit. I do love inline fours.... great engines and super smooth.
Must admit I've been tempted by similar adventure bikes. I like the look of the v-strom 1000. However I'll be keeping the bandit for another couple of years yet!
Don't blame you.. I'd have another in a heartbeat. (Just cos I'd like 2 bikes lol - one day maybe.) They're super easy to look after and lovely bikes to own.
Missing you on you tube buddy always enjoy you videos. Oh lemon drizzle cake love it buddy, hope to see you back on here soon
Years ago i used bar muffs every winter. Brilliant for warm hands,look bloody awful and at higher speeds they can apply brake/clutch. For legal speeds the modern versions would probably do the job for you and they are quick and easy to attach/take off.
Thanks HH. It's just that they look so bad!!!! Vanity is a terrible thing!!
Buy whatever makes you more comfortable. Who cares what it looks like.
True.
Can't help on hand guards or heated grips as it don't get cold enough here. I have PR4's and can't wait to try the new Road 5's. Lets hope the back brake is fixed as I use mine more than the front.
So do I. It seems ok at the moment. Think I'll look into the Road 5's next time Cheers Nev.
Not seen any new stuff from you in the last year or so. How are you doing hope all is well with you and the bike these days buddy.
Just bought a set of PR3s for the 94 ZZR600 I picked up in December, I was hoping they'd be ok, sounds like they will be. I get the same issue with cold hands, even when not on the bike, heated grips coming soon.
Hope the tyres work out for you. The heated grips make a massive difference for me. Good to hear from you. Thanks for the comment. Ride safe.
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If it helps..... when I had my Bandit I looked into the subject of getting/fitting handguards. The Vstrom 1000 2014 up to 2017 model handguards went on the Bandit really well. There is a vid on you tube showing a bandit owner who fitted them and they looked pretty good. I'll try and find it for you and once I do I'll post the link on this thread. I definitely would have gone down that route had i have kept my bandit however I sold her last year and ended up with an adventure bike which has them already fitted.... I love em. Found a couple of vids for ya.... czcams.com/video/mfXqJPWM9WA/video.html and czcams.com/video/325Xto0asuI/video.html (Should point you in the right direction mate.)
That's Great Mark. Thanks for the comment and the links, I'll have a look. Good to hear from you again. Hope your well? Sorry to hear you've sold your bandit! What did you replace it with?
The Scouse Bandit... I loved the Bandit and what a superb all rounder she is. I found that there was slightly more emphasis on the sport leg position than the touring as a sports tourer and that played a key factor in my decision to let her go. I plumped for a Versys 1000 which is uber comfortable yet has similar engine characteristics to the bandit. I do love inline fours.... great engines and super smooth.
Must admit I've been tempted by similar adventure bikes. I like the look of the v-strom 1000. However I'll be keeping the bandit for another couple of years yet!
Don't blame you.. I'd have another in a heartbeat. (Just cos I'd like 2 bikes lol - one day maybe.) They're super easy to look after and lovely bikes to own.