Just how dorky are these?

DirtyDog · 11-05-2009, 02:36 PM

I made these handguard wind deflectors today out of..........

A black plastic automotive antifreeze bottle from O'Reilly.

The goal was to cut the wind for winter riding. I think they'll do the trick, but can I wear them without shame? They fit the DIY theme of the bike pretty well, unfortunately.

USAIR · 11-05-2009, 03:30 PM

Well they are ugly but your goal is to keep your hands warm...right?
So who gives a shit what they look like...looks like they will keep the wind off.

Hell I got store bought ones and I think their ugly too.
But they do help.

Fred

DrLewall · 11-05-2009, 04:37 PM

did you steal the wifes air bag covers off her car?

GSbiker · 11-05-2009, 04:47 PM

You're worried about looking dorky on a bike with mermite paniers?

MarcoPolo · 11-05-2009, 05:01 PM

...you know... I think you must have a pretty badass bike to pull these off, and this is your case, I especially like the mermite cans...

if you ever feel like they need to look better and feel ambitious you can try this (awesome):

or check out these homemade muffs:

http://www.obairlann.net/reaper/motorcycle/muffs/

...either way I like 'em.

Boogie54 · 11-05-2009, 05:42 PM

Either set of guards are great. DYI rules. Can those kids build a deck? I'd hire 'em.

DirtyOldMan · 11-05-2009, 05:57 PM

Nothing wrong with those guards man, good grief you're in Oklahoma for cryin out loud not Hollywood.

Marco Polo, your kids are cute as all get out. I watched your video a long time ago and just now enjoyed it again. Your boy has spent lots of time watching dad make stuff I'd bet. He's got all the moves down, eyeballin the project, blowin off the dust, the heel of the hand as a hammer technique.....

Make a copy of that and put it in a vault somewhere.....priceless.

MarcoPolo · 11-05-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyOldMan

Nothing wrong with those guards man, good grief you're in Oklahoma for cryin out loud not Hollywood.

Marco Polo, your kids are cute as all get out. I watched your video a long time ago and just now enjoyed it again. Your boy has spent lots of time watching dad make stuff I'd bet. He's got all the moves down, eyeballin the project, blowin off the dust, the heel of the hand as a hammer technique.....

Make a copy of that and put it in a vault somewhere.....priceless.

-I agree the video is priceless and the kids are incredibly cute, but unfortunately it's not mine!

I just posted it from youtube... It's from one of the guys from the Detroit Greetings fthread but I can't recall who it was... it would be interesting to see what other accessories could be made using this technique...

little foot · 11-06-2009, 05:12 AM

Too bad your not the first with those, I saw a guy in my trailer park with a set.

DirtyDog · 11-06-2009, 07:31 AM

I tried them out last night for about a 20 min ride. Wasn't cold out, necessarily- 64 deg, but the hands felt great. My exposed neck got a bit chilly, but the hands felt fine. I'd say I wish it were colder for a proper test, but I'd be lying.

D.T. · 11-06-2009, 12:11 PM

Not too shabby!

metlcutr55 · 11-07-2009, 02:12 AM

thats a klr right? i thought they were oem.

(none) · 11-07-2009, 08:03 AM

Very KLR-esque...

bwringer · 11-08-2009, 06:11 PM

Motorcycle > Car. Always.

Therefore, if these will enable you to ride when everyone else is trapped inside their cages, you win.

Therefore, they're beautiful.

Ride with pride, middle finger firmly raised to Old Man Winter.

benwiggin2 · 11-09-2009, 01:39 PM

They're perfect for a KLR...

View Results: Would you be caught dead with these gargantuan handguards strapped to your bike?
Hell yes! Those are sweet! Toasty fingers all winter long!	13	16.25%
Not bad. Creative, cheap, and not too fugly. I'd sport them with pride.	20	25.00%
Eh. Don't look great, but I'd do it if it meant more riding time in the cooler months.	23	28.75%
I wouldn't use them, but I wouldn't hold it against you for it.	20	25.00%
Hell no! Nothing goes on my bike that didn't come out of a Touratech box!	4	5.00%
Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

11-05-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
DirtyDog Lust for dust... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa... it's OK Oddometer: 1,865	Just how dorky are these? I made these handguard wind deflectors today out of.......... A black plastic automotive antifreeze bottle from O'Reilly. The goal was to cut the wind for winter riding. I think they'll do the trick, but can I wear them without shame? They fit the DIY theme of the bike pretty well, unfortunately. __________________ JD 1999 KLR650 A13 Tulsa, OK Ride Reports: Blessed Hellride, Lake Mohave, Greenback Valley, Reno Pass, Eagle Creek, Coronado NF www.GreenHouseClothing.net Last edited by DirtyDog : 11-05-2009 at 02:44 PM.

11-05-2009, 04:37 PM	#3
DrLewall "I crap bigger than you!" Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Drakes Creek, AR Oddometer: 3,896	did you steal the wifes air bag covers off her car? __________________ DrLewall "Doc" Drakes Creek, AR ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

11-05-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
GSbiker poi dog Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Lincoln, NE Oddometer: 7,447	You're worried about looking dorky on a bike with mermite paniers? __________________ I never finish anyth Only 35 shopping days till Christmas!!!

11-05-2009, 05:01 PM	#5
MarcoPolo explorer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: surrounded by the Great Lakes Oddometer: 228	...you know... I think you must have a pretty badass bike to pull these off, and this is your case, I especially like the mermite cans... if you ever feel like they need to look better and feel ambitious you can try this (awesome): or check out these homemade muffs: http://www.obairlann.net/reaper/motorcycle/muffs/ ...either way I like 'em. __________________ Be nice and remember: every "tool" has its purpose - MarcoPolo.

11-05-2009, 03:30 PM	#2
USAIR picking and riding Joined: May 2008 Location: Northern Kentucky Oddometer: 43	Well they are ugly but your goal is to keep your hands warm...right? So who gives a shit what they look like...looks like they will keep the wind off. Hell I got store bought ones and I think their ugly too. But they do help. Fred

11-05-2009, 05:42 PM	#6
Boogie54 Semper Gumby Joined: Oct 2008 Location: SW Florida Oddometer: 5	Thanks for the video Either set of guards are great. DYI rules. Can those kids build a deck? I'd hire 'em.

11-05-2009, 05:57 PM	#7
DirtyOldMan Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: 1/2 way between p/hill & hooterville MO Oddometer: 602	Nothing wrong with those guards man, good grief you're in Oklahoma for cryin out loud not Hollywood. Marco Polo, your kids are cute as all get out. I watched your video a long time ago and just now enjoyed it again. Your boy has spent lots of time watching dad make stuff I'd bet. He's got all the moves down, eyeballin the project, blowin off the dust, the heel of the hand as a hammer technique..... Make a copy of that and put it in a vault somewhere.....priceless. __________________ 03 DL 1000 06 HUSKY 510

11-06-2009, 05:12 AM	#9
little foot Scratch and Sniff Joined: Jul 2008 Location: The Springs, Oklahoma Oddometer: 1,092	Too bad your not the first with those, I saw a guy in my trailer park with a set. __________________ My GSA is tougher than a mummy's nuts..

11-06-2009, 07:31 AM	#10
DirtyDog Lust for dust... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa... it's OK Oddometer: 1,865	I tried them out last night for about a 20 min ride. Wasn't cold out, necessarily- 64 deg, but the hands felt great. My exposed neck got a bit chilly, but the hands felt fine. I'd say I wish it were colder for a proper test, but I'd be lying. __________________ JD 1999 KLR650 A13 Tulsa, OK Ride Reports: Blessed Hellride, Lake Mohave, Greenback Valley, Reno Pass, Eagle Creek, Coronado NF www.GreenHouseClothing.net

11-06-2009, 12:11 PM	#11
D.T. Knowledge Is Horsepower.. Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Moneyapolis, MN Oddometer: 1,288	Not too shabby! __________________ 2005 red Suzuki SV 1000 for sale! PM me...

11-07-2009, 02:12 AM	#12
metlcutr55 LongGoneDaddy Joined: Dec 2004 Location: s w NH Oddometer: 689	thats a klr right? i thought they were oem. __________________ My mammy was a shewolf, my daddy was a bar. I'm 200 pounds of tooth and claw, covered oer in har. Half fire, half smoke, the other half thunder. I am what you may call the 8th wonder. Hey look out boys, get out the way, ladies get in line. I aint perfect but almost, I'm dyin' if I'm lyin'

11-07-2009, 08:03 AM	#13
(none) Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Oddometer: 561	Very KLR-esque... __________________ Current: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 2004 VW GTI VR6 Previous: 2002 K1200RS:SOLD 2004 VFR: SOLD 2004 VFR: Wrecked and totaled at 4752 miles (1.5 months old)... 1983 CB650SC: SOLD

11-08-2009, 06:11 PM	#14
bwringer Gimpy, Yet Alacritous Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Indianapolis Oddometer: 804	Motorcycle > Car. Always. Therefore, if these will enable you to ride when everyone else is trapped inside their cages, you win. Therefore, they're beautiful. Ride with pride, middle finger firmly raised to Old Man Winter. __________________ 1983 Suzuki GS850G, Cosmic Blue 1990 Suzuki VX800, Adventure-ized, Candy Luxury Maroon & Dents 2002 Suzuki Vstrom DL1000. Finally. It's blue. Ride. Every day.

11-09-2009, 01:39 PM	#15
benwiggin2 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: The wild, wild, west Oddometer: 410	They're perfect for a KLR...

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