How To Install Highway Dirt Bikes HandGuards on a Yamaha TW200
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- The best First mod you could ever get on a DualSport Motorcycle is gotta be handguards, especially if you ride off road! They protect your hands and your levers and that stuff is easy to break. Any guards are better than no guards but this time I went all out and got the best. These are the Highway Dirt bikes next gen universal hand guards, they are pricey but handmade right here in my beautiful home state of Colorado! Always good to support local businesses if you can. The best part about these is the folding mirrors that are actually very usable, plus they have some other unique features. I installed these on my 2014 Yamaha TW200, only thing is they will not work with the stock handlebars, you gotta have aftermarket bars. but I am definitely very happy with these HBD handguards.
thanks for watching :)
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Thanks for the link! Do you still run these handguards on your TW till this day?
@@therealrealshocker no problem, I will never get any other kind of hand guards besides these. they are the best
@@TDubsKid thank you thank you! They seemed amazing from your video I was just curious if you still liked them/had them 👍🏼
I just got these handguards , they are definitely heavy duty.
I am having trouble on tapping the bars (ProTaper CR High Bend) Did you have to drill the bars out any before tapping ?
The guards look great on your bike, glad to see they're still going strong for you. I love the look of their fold and tuck mirrors.
Their fitment guide makes a big deal about replacing the top clamp and honestly their spiel about the big bolts is pretty confusing, like most of their site. Your video helps clear things up by showing and telling. Still I feel like I've got a lot of measuring and communicating to do to decide since I have different handlebars. Also odd to have guards many times more expensive than my bar.
Thanks! Yeah these guards are legit. I wont ever need new ones. Yeah the site is a bit confusing for sure. They only sell ones for the 1-1/8 in bars now. And have to but thick walled aluminum. Yeah. You will never need new ones though. They replaced my mirror for free when I broke it just had to pay shipping
Aside from it's high cost, I always wondered why you never got these in the first place. Since you approve of them, I will buy a pair for my xt250. Another great video!
yeah I would have got them originally but I didn't know about them till my friend put them on his wr250. I have wanted them ever since. they seem insanely sturdy compared to your average handguards. thanks!
Handguards and a skid plate are the first two things that need to be installed on any bike ridden in the dirt. Great installation video.
true that! thanks
Most excellent video. Great editing and production. I loved the talking mirrors!! Thank you!
hey thanks! I try to make things entertaining if I can, no problem!
Thanks for the video. I put my handguards to the test two weeks ago. (June 20) On the pavement. I'm glad I had them on. Make every ride an adventure.
hey no problem and oh dang hope your ok! true that, I have put these hand guards to good use haha
Once again mate your vids never cease to make me smile with your sense of humor and great install tips :)
cant weight till your next vid :)
ride safe mate ;)
thanks brother! glad to hear :) ride safe as well friend!
Great video. I LOVE my HDB hand guards. They are indeed a bit pricey but in my opinion worth every penny. I like their design and the mirrors are the first I've had that are actually usable for me on my bike. They're low and wide almost like bar end mirrors then tuck and lock completely out of the way when not needed. I've left them out on the trails and ended up clipping trees with them a few times with no damage whatsoever. They fold back on impact just enough to avoid damage but not get in the way of your hands.
One thing to mention for anyone who doesn't already have aluminum bars you can order them through HDB as well and they'll tap them for you for free.
hey thanks man! yeah they are freaking sturdy, definitely worth the money for sure since your getting some nice mirrors. yeah they are the perfect size and very usable. good to know they are durable, I dropped it in sand to day with the mirrors out and they did good, only got 2 very fine scratches that you can't see without looking close. they really put a lot of thought into making them. oh I didn't know that pretty cool they will tap them for you
Nothing seems as nerve racking as riding through the woods
Just waiting to get a "Boxers Fracture" from a tree you thought you were clear of.
Good video duder.
yeah for sure it get's tight on single track too. thanks!
I dipped my head when you went under that tree, hahaha.
hahaha that's great
Great review!!!No wonder why these are so expensive,they seem well made!!!
thanks! yeah I feel like I will never have to buy new guards again
Wish I knew about these before I bought my tusk hand guards, dont get me wrong I like the tusk ones and they saved my levers a few times. I just like the build quality of these that much more
yeah I wish I knew about them when I bought my cycra probends. didn't know about them until my friend put them on his wr250
Stripping out the threads... rounding out the heads...Tyrannosaurus Rex can't make the bed! Great upload, dude! Those things looks extra beefy/robust 🤘🏼
haha perfect! yeah his hands are to short to pull the sheets over. thanks brother, yeah they seem insanely sturdy. they are already seeing some action
My winter project for my Yamaha XT350 is to add a set of the same handguards and new handle bars. Like how the mirrors fold in.
nice! this was my last winter project haha, too bad they don't still make the xt350, yeah those mirrors are super nice, seem to be durable too
They got some improvements to make with the mirror mounting.
Could have a bit more adjustment but works great!
Great investment well worth the money cheaper than a broken hand . On my list to get👍🏾 btw great stunt work on the fall.
indeed! best mod to put on an off road bike, haha thanks 😂
I just ordered these too! Can’t wait till they come in
nice! they are so worth the money
Which ones did you go with? I can’t figure out if I’m suppose to buy the ultimates, nexgen’s or what
@@hurt1704 I got the next gen ones. Excellent handguards
@@bobbarrett7748 is there really any difference between them that you know of?
@@hurt1704 to be honest, I didn’t know they had more than one model. I e had mine now for about two years and they are far and away the most rugged guards. The mirrors are excellent too. It took a little patience getting everything lined up properly but just don’t fully tighten things till you feel it’s just right. Once I did that, they were perfectly. A little costly but I feel they are worth it
Hey T-dub
man those new hand guards are sweeeeeeeeeeet, love the idea of putting new threads on the end of the handlebars
my Acerbis hand guards had a expanding screw device that went in the ends ,problem is you can't take them off
plus I like the fold in mirrors ( but they are small) but nice,,great install and review ,,can't believe you wrecked to test ,lol
ride safe my motorcycle brother from another mother ,,LIKED ( thumbs up ) outstanding editing bro
hey man, yeah they are really neat handguards for sure. they put a lot of thought into designing them, yeah those expanding screw type suck to take off. thanks man haha yeah didn't really mean to do that. thanks brother, ride safe as well
Those hand guards are awesome. Great video like always.
for sure they seem insanely sturdy. thanks brother!
Hey Colorado. I’m right down by Longmont and just got a 1992 Yamaha TW200 FAT CAT
hey that's awesome Colorado is soo great for riding, nice!
TDubsKid yes it is Colorado is a amazing place to ride. Also all your mods, repairers, and maintenance have help a lot
indeed. that's good to know, my goal is to cover everything on the tw200 someday
Great video, thanks, the only hard part is finding new bars that will work
thanks! and no problem, yeah kinda sucks you can't use them with stock bars
Well done tdubs! Looking forward to the upcoming moto camping vids.
thanks man! me too I can't wait to do some motocamping! i'm going to try and go every other weekend
Love the humor.
Glad to hear! Thanks
Geez that's a big bolt!
Haha yeah going to be hard to break it
I'm still using the blind spot mirrors attached to my hand guards. They work okay. Oh,l and when you tap anything, NEVER use WD-40 because it is NOT a lubricant. ALWAYS USE OIL.
nice, yeah they are not bad for what they are, I just wanted see cars coming up before they get close. yeah probably better to use lube but wd40 worked ok, better than not using anything
Great product! Might consider them for my Africa Twin if available
for sure! they are the best hand guards ever made
Nice handguards I need some tuff ones I broke a few
thanks, yeah I would be surprised if broke these
I got some of these recently for my xt250, they are awesome... only I got the ultimate handguards, I measured my bolt pattern wrong and received a top clamp that didn't fit. I tried to contact them and purchase some of those nice adjustable clamps but HDB never got back to me after 3 tries, that was a little disappointing. Ended up with cycra bar clamps that work ok.
oh dang that really sucks to hear that they didn't respond to you that's terrible customer service. glad you were able to make them work though, thanks for sharing
Never even knew about these handguards
yeah I didn't either until a friend put them on his wr250
Did you do the voice for Goku in Dragonball Z Abridged? Sounds just like it. Also, sweet handguards
haha no but maybe that could that could be my new career path, thanks
Great video again. Loving the video editing. Not sure where you find the time for it. 😉
thanks! glad to hear you enjoyed it. yeah it's tricky to do when I work 45 hours a week but I find the time
Great install video. How adjustable are the mirrors?
thanks! adjustable enough, I can get them exactly where I want them
I love your channel!!! what bar do you have and what risers are you currently using thanks keep up the excellent work
thanks! I made a video all about the bars and risers here: ua-cam.com/video/7D_Vrhsbbcs/v-deo.html much appreciated, ill keep them coming
Enjoy your video's TDUB
I just purchased a 2018 even 66 years old I am having a blast.
Can you tell me about the bag you have mounted on your gas tank.
hey thanks glad to hear :)
very cool it's such a fun bike
sure it's a wolfman enduro tank bag, made a video on it here: ua-cam.com/video/9rm9c1NeBWQ/v-deo.html
7:18 still using these guard clamps, or have you upgraded to his new brackets? I’m having THE hardest time trying to order from him sadly. I have the ADV high bar and was told I’d have to bend guards to fit.
Hair spray is the best thing to use to fit bar grips.
thanks good to know 👍
They're about twice the cost of my Acerbis ones but they look pretty heavy duty!
yeah a bit pricey but they are insanely sturdy. plus your paying for the mirrors too
Hello. I bought the D Flex MX for my TW200 and I am having a lot of trouble installing them. Can you cold bend the Aluminum guards to fit? Seem like they are brittle and might crack or break. Also if you shouldn’t try bending them cold can you heat them to shape? I haven’t had much experience with Aluminum so any help in this area would be highly appreciated. Thanks. James
hey sorry to hear, the regular handguards usually never usually fit right, I don't have much experience with aluminum so hard to say for sure.
This is the time you're glad you bought the 301 piece socket set from Harbor Freight for $159 (or cheaper with Sunday coupon)
haha nice, I love their coupons
Damn they look like they were made by Frankenstein.
maybe they were LOL
I'll buy your old hand guards !!
They are long gone
I'm trying to understand something. You said that the new bar was a 1 1/8 that tapers to 7/8 so the stock throttle tube works on the bar. HDB claims that 1 1/8 bars are necessary for tapping and probably strength. So the tap isn't for a 1 1/8 end? I guess it's just for strength of the thicker tube? I guess when you tell them you have a tw200 they include a 7/8 tap expecting you have a non stock bar?
yeah 1 1/8 bars start there then taper out to 7/8. I know they use to sell the kit for 7/8 but they stopped. thats just how all the 1 1/8 in bars are. the difference is the clamps
@@TDubsKid ok thanks. I understand now. It's just the center of the bar otherwise the ends are 7/8 just heavier gauge for drilling purposes. Thanks. I enjoy your videos and your walk with Jesus. My kids like the dinosaur too.
There was a guy in my body shop class that used compressed air to remove metal shavings. He got iron shavings into his arms and one in his eye. Wear your personal protective equipment kids!
darn that doesn't sound like a good time especially in the eye, safety glasses are great
Back when I was turning wrenches for a living I was doing something one time and got some metal shavings in my eye. I took my telescopimg extention magnet and held it real close to my eye and it pulled it out. Luckily it was magnetic metal. Anyway, i was telling a doctor friend later what I did and he said he wouldn't suggest that. But hey it worked and it saved me a trip to the hospital!
Well done video! Subscribed
Hey, thanks!
Preeeetttttyyy.!.!!
For sure thanks
I know I'm a little late to the hand guard party 🥳...but my 1st question is are you still loving ❤ them after 2 years of ownership?....2nd question did you consider the EVO protaper bar at all? And what made you go with the contour?
yeah I will never buy or need a different set of handguards after using these. not sure just got what I found
A question fortdubskid : did you tap the bars that you previously installed that taper 1 1/8 to 7/8.
Yeah I tapped the new pro taper bars but the original are thin wall steel and cant be tapped
I wish they made a setup for stock bars... =(
yeah, just no way to make the threads in the thin wall bars, those bolts huge bar end bolts make these things super sturdy
Nicely done sir!! 😎👍
thank you!
I'm thinking of getting one of these bikes but not sure if it will be too small for me I'm 6ft. Any of you guys out there who own one of these around 6ft?
you might like a 650 a bit better, there are some people who ride them at 6ft but not a whole lot
Crazy to have to also buy a handlebar for these hand guards to work but... ok. What handle bars are recommended?
Yeah but so worth it. Most durable handguards ever, regular guards get messed up easy and jam the throttle tube. Any thick wall aluminum guards will work like the protaper bars There are many different kinds and bends, best to go to a moto store and look at them in person. It’s personal preference and if your cables will reach high enough
Have you thought about heated grips or seat element for this winter-ish? Not sure if i switched to all LEDs, if my stator could keep up.
yeah Ill probable get grip heaters at some point and make a video, probably best to switch to all led's to free up some wattage. also get a volt meter with it, the stater doesn't have much output at idle
@tdubskid I know you have no control over what venders do but, I was wondering if you have heard anything about HDB regarding if there open for business still. I ordered a set of hand guards a few weeks back and haven’t received any updates as to when they ship. I have emailed them several times without any response yet.
I figured I’d ask since their in your neck of the woods.
hey i'm not sure, sometimes they just leave to go riding over there at hdb. also they sent mine usps. they are having huge problems shipping stuff right now. my friend has been waiting for a package shipped through usps for like 20 days now.
Good stuff! Love your channel!
\What handle bars did you put on your bike?
hey thanks! and I made a whole video about them here ua-cam.com/video/7D_Vrhsbbcs/v-deo.html
Thanks!
no problem!
Any suggestion for aftermarket handle bars?
made a video on them here ua-cam.com/video/7D_Vrhsbbcs/v-deo.html
Another good video...
thanks
Great job on the video
Thanks!
Great video
Thanks!
Great video tdubskid :-)
hey thanks! :)
Looking at your maintenance video's TDUB.
Thinking about a oil Change at 100 miles.
What type of torque wrench is that you are using?
I will need to purchase one.
oh cool, and it's a gearwrench 3/8 torque wrench a little pricey but it's nice. the click style work just as good too just takes a little bit longer to setup
hey boss I just bought an '03 TW and it's very stock. i've been binge-watching your vids like they're Breaking Bad and i see that your putting these HDB guards on your newer handlebars.
I'm pretty sure I want to go with the above handguards cause they seem to be the toughest of all.
QUESTION: will I be able to tap out the stock bars like you did? the metal seems thinner on the stock than your aftermarket bars.
Yeah, I'll prolly eventually switch out the handlebars too like you did but i'm really fiending to ride before winter overwhelms us here in chicago.
but in the meantime...Will I be able to tap out the stock bars to fit these HDBs on them? Or should i go with something cheaper in meantime? FOLLOW UP QUESTION; if i should go with cheaper in meantime, which would you suggest?
hey man, congrats on your new TW, nice haha glad to hear your enjoying the videos, and unfortunatly they will not work at all with the stock bars, not enough material to tap the threads. best get some really cheap hanguards until you can get new handlebars
@@TDubsKid thanks bro! cause that was gonna be my first purchase
no problem!
ì want those but they cannot let me buy it cause im in canada can you buy it for me and send it to me ?
you can have them shipped to canada, but you have to contact them first so they can setup the international shipping. will cost a bit more
Hey I have the Cycra ultra hand guards would these mirrors fit the cycras? I wish I saw this before I bought the Cycras.
I don't think they would fit very well honestly cause there doesn't seem to be as much room on the cycras. also I don't think they sell just the mirrors unfortunately
In my country.. Your bike like a yanaha scorpio..
nice, we don't have those here in the states
A++ Great Vid.
Thanks again!
Good video thanks 👍.
Glad you enjoyed it
Well crap, no go for stock handlebars huh?
unfortunately not with these handguards, you wouldn't be able to tap the bar ends with the thin wall steel bars
Are they adjustable?
the mirrors are adjustable and so are the guards
Well....... now I may not be getting the bark busters......
Ok 👍
Hey T-DUB what gears are you running and tires
hey, I have 47 rear tooth stock front, and stock nearly bald rear tire and a shinko 244 5.10-18 for the front
can we buy just the mirrors ?
no you can only get them with highway dirt bikes handguards. they won't work with any other handguard
@@TDubsKid they just screw on... it sucks since thoose handguards looks real ugly, how it is compared to powermadd mirrors ?
there is a cutout for them. that's the only way they will sell them. probably for liability reasons, using them with regular hand guards may make it hard to use the controls when folded in
@@TDubsKid too sad that they look like elephant ears... how is the view when compared to powermad ones
Tap?
it cuts new threads
LOL this video is hilarious haaaaaaaaaa !!! Crying.
I have a KLX300R, hopefully these work / fit.
haha glad you enjoyed it! they will work as long as you have 1-1/8in bars thick walled bars
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Cycra handguards aren't exactly junk. just annoying
very true
Hahahahaha
What the hell did i just watch?
highway dirtbikes hand guard install
Too much work. Pass
yep
Any recommendation for hand guards for stock handle bars? Mostly to protect the levers.
I had the cycra probends at first and they not too bad, had to modify one of the brackets a little bit. people see to like the tusk handguards for the tw but I have never tried them