Cycra Ultra ProBend CRM Handguard Review - Episode 198

[@garthlundquist8316]

Thanks Kyle for yet another top notch video. I bought my Cycra Pro Bend guards after a damaging hand injury. Never had a problem the first 50 years...

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Thanks for the input.

[@PolskiMotoVlog]

no one could show this product any better! good job!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Thank you.

[@chadillaac9397]

Kyle, your production value and editing skills keep continuing to improve. Just when I thought DBC couldn't get any better I'm impressed again! Keep up the good work buddy. Helpful review.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Thanks man.

[@motoman5304]

Hand guard reviews are probably my favorite

[@bryanroberts]

Not only are they great at saving your bars, fingers, clutch, and brake but they look awesome on a bike!!!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Not bad, huh?

[@jayfassett3019]

Another great video Kyle! I've had cycra probend handguards on my 350 xcfw since day one! They have definitely saved the controls on more than one occasion!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Nice.

[@2burning2turning]

I've got these hand guards on my 300 and love them. Fits real nice around my indictors too.

[@KristofSX]

the biggest downside of every full wrap-around handguards is the risk of serious injury when ejecting forward, I stop using these kinds of guards since my last accident, it wasn't on high speed but the wrist was damaged because my hand stuck between handlebar and handguard. Now my setup is flex levers and mx-style guards. so far so good :)

[@biscuit3755]

KristofSX I have considered going to flag type guards. Have you had any trouble hitting small trees or branches? Im worried about a small tree pushing the flag guard into my hand, or pressing the brake lever.

[@KristofSX]

im using KTM ones - they are mounted to clutch and brake pump, the plastic is stiff enough , it wont bend from hitting bushes or small trees ,no worries, the toughest ones I had are the older style guards for models 2007-2012 (the ones that Taddy Blazusiak is using).

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Cycra makes a "rebound" guard that I have on my KTM 300. Tougher than a "flag" style and not as hard to get out of as the full wrap style. That is sort of the best of both worlds.

[@KristofSX]

yep i saw Your review, and i saw them 'live', pretty good, looks solid , I will test them when current ones will have enough.

[@sergiomonohoma.]

Kyle Brown well..... two broken fingers from hitting trees with mx-style handgurds...... nothing similar the years before with wrapp around type...

[@JustinTwilley]

Can you still fit the bar pad?

[@markgrenon9509]

Full wrap is mandatory for me! I got Cycras on my bike but these ones look cooler with the air vents. Acerbis seems pretty heavy duty too and for a cheap price on line, they just look a little funny with the "bubble" look...

[@cschilli68]

I have switched my bikes to the Tusk guards. my probends had cheap hardware that stripped quickly and the always moved in crashes. Broke 2 clutch levels while using them! Only plus is the KTM orange ones look good

[@codyestes432]

I know what I want for my birthday! The ones I have now are trash and these are really nice! Thx for showing us about it!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

You are welcome.

[@SoilworkZA01]

Threaded bar inserts help keep the wrap around guards in place. Much better than the supplied hardware

[@DirtBikeChannel]

The ones they send with these kits have worked fine for me.

[@SoilworkZA01]

Dirt Bike Channel maybe it's cause I crash too much

[@jakethelittlesnake6258]

Great video, love this channel. A ton of great advice, helps me out a lot, keep up the great work.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Thanks for watching.

[@yorkchris10]

Also stops lever activation when hitting things. Not so bad with clutch, but brake can be disruptive.

[@teddyf9438]

just some extra insight, I had a set of moose racing wraparounds (just the straight/flat (no bend) metal handguards with plastic shields) on my 2008 ktm 200. Every single time I dropped the bike at more than a stand still, the bars/wheel would become misaligned. I'm not sure if it was the handguards, or the bike (I doubt it was the bike as I got really sick of stopping and fixing my bars and over-tightend the shit out of everything up front) but on my 2014 250xc, I have the probends and the front wheel hasn't ever become misaligned. Again, could be the bike/setup, but It could also be the way the bend(in the hand guards) has the bars drag at a different angle (in a crash) and put leverage on different parts of the front end.

[@teddyf9438]

I have also noticed that although the bend in the guard might save my front end from getting twisted, they do twist around my bars more easily.

[@Nicoya]

Regarding cutting the end off the throttle tube, wouldn't it work just as well to just slide the throttle tube inboard on the bars a little bit?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Not in my experience.

[@husqvarnadirt5141]

That's all I do, but you do obviously have to cut off the end of the grip.

[@shane12345656]

it doesn't clamp on the end of the bars. it goes into the bar

[@OffroadEffex]

It's easier just to drill it out with the biggest bit you have

[@t_orcutt4621]

Kyle, you've totally converted, you're not even wearing KTM colours anymore!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Giving love where it's due. I have a few vids coming out on my 2017 KTM 300 XC soon.

[@haydencagle2296]

I do hairscramble stuff, so i run cycra rebound’s but these look sick for the hard enduro guys

[@EarthSurferUSA]

You need to cut the end of the throttle tube off because it wraps around the end of the bar. But for the proper clearance, just move the throttle down the bar a tad.

[@gamermoejoe]

I got the ones that mount to the handle bar mounts... no more bent up or down handgaurds!

[@SurronSlouch]

Kinda reminds me of a fight attendant outlining everything with their fingers. Awesome video, I just bought some for my 17 YZ250F Hope they can hold up!

[@FatHead970]

Would you do a comparison of these hand guards to the Acerbis X Factor hand guard? I ran The ProBend for years before trying the X Factor and I'm way impressed with the Acerbis. They lock into place with a slot to prevent them from spinning in a crash. They also come with a tapered bushing for fat bars that prevents the mount from slowly grinding its way through your bars and weakening them. Great video though!

[@Mark-jz4dz]

I have these and really like them. Very durable. The only complaint I have had is that they do expose the pinky just barely. I have had some trees hit my pinky finger, overall prefer the styling instead of having the protector all the way to the end of the bar.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I prefer styling too. So I bought a older 2014 front fender, and modified the rest of my 2019 YZ250 2-stroke plastic, so my bike does not look like Batman designed the plastic.

[@brasilautopecas4490]

Friend I'm from Brazil, I'm Vanio; I own a handlebar Renthal Twin wall Ref: 922 to Ref: (A) Is 85.5 in length would it give?

[@DasChristoff]

these are great handguards. you don't have to shave the throttle tube though. just loosen the throttle mount and slide it far enough so it doesn't catch the bar end mounts. :)

[@DirtBikeChannel]

You have to cut the throttle tube off to get the hardware into the bar end on each application I have seen.

[@lyndonewright330]

Love your vidios put a set on my te 300 absolutely the best handgaurds ive ever used the colors match my husky great bumped a few trees they did there job more room for my hands not like the ones i had on b4 thank you your video conviced me

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I just heavily modified a set of Cycra full wrap guards that are more compact, (do not clamp on the bar taper and can use the stock bar pad), clean looking, more rigid, (or can be adjusted to twist if you are worried about breaking your hand.), lighter, does not effect the bar dynamics (full wraps make the bars stiffer. Not mine.) From the front, they look like flag guards. I just finished them tonight and after some testing, I will offer the design to all the manufactures for 10 grand. First one to take the offer will make the best full wrap hand guards to date. Doug in Michigan

[@HybridEdits]

I feel like riding with handguards balance the bars out more. Everytime i ride without them the bars feel jerky and real light.

[@64maxpower]

Maybe out west you all by hand guards to protect your lovers thigh riding on East Coast we buy them so we don't break our fingers smashing our hands on the trees.

[@kyjelly5524]

Noob question. Will these mount to fat bar cr high bend? I just ordered those bars for my drz

[@markgrenon9509]

The wrist issue I hear often, but never even came close since I've been using these. Hope it stays that way :)

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Same here.

[@moto-rambler]

Move the throttle tube inwards a couple mm = no cutting. Try it out next time.

[@BaseLineGarage]

Vids are awesome !

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Thank you.

[@BaseLineGarage]

Dirt Bike Channel you guys honestly deserve more views/subs.. I'll spread the word via my channel & friends!!

[@JustinTwilley]

Will these still fit if the bars have been cut to 28 in? Thanks!

[@64maxpower]

Backbend on the end isn't to get your hands out it is there to clear the lever when you pull it all the way in. Compare those against typical straight handguards and you'll see that lovers hit or be and a good lovers need to be cut off

[@sandbiker]

Well done, nice review. This helped me decide on which model of Cycra guards to buy. I believe I'm going with these.

[@prestonthomas9154]

Will these handguards fit the Flexx Handlebars?

[@bikeracr]

I would like to get a set of those I don't like the cheesey one's that the original owner installed.do they come in other color's orange one's for my KTM would be nice

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Yes, they come in many colors.

[@bikeracr]

I got mine today I wanted the orange ano. set and they are only available through KTM power sports .so I found them at the KTM dealer that is 45 miles from my town.they look very solid thank's for the vid .very helpfull to know the good one's to buy .

[@caidenroos2512]

question... I have a pair of fat bars on my bike and my normal handguard clamps aren't wide enough to fit around... will these manage it in your experience?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I'm not sure. I have only installed these on stock bars.

[@caidenroos2512]

Dirt Bike Channel alright, thanks man

[@kenfarnsworth5239]

highway dirt bike guards seem to be the best ive seen.most expensive too though.

[@TheNortherner88]

How come you have one black bolt?

[@nickhardy4229]

Another great review @DirtBikeChannel Do u see any benefits of cycra's HCM mount vs the CRM clamp mount? Planning on replacing my U-clamp handguards as they're bent beyond repair.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I really like this guard. It's the best full wrap guard I have tried to date. I haven't tried them all, but this is a great option.

[@dirtbikedummy929]

do these work on a 2005 Honda CRF150F?

[@vox_dede5246]

love the videos

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Thank you.

[@Goshary]

Great thing to destroy one's wrists. I've done it twice

[@DirtBikeChannel]

So sorry to hear that!

[@TJT0692RI]

Dirt Bike Channel what size are these?

[@Sprnklrmn]

Or destroy your hands instead. Pick your poison George.

[@delexxi4180]

Hmmm I think I’ll Take a smashing of the finger the wrists are a gnarled mess too fix

[@michaelsteven1090]

I'm sure they won't work with my Flexx bars :l

[@reflexracing2888]

Reflex Racing Handguards will work with Flexx Bars.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Can't use your stock bar pad.

[@jaredmiller5347]

what boots do you wear?

[@KristofSX]

thats fox instinct offroad - best offroad boots ever made!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I've used Gaerne SG10s and Fox Instinct. Both are good.

[@Shecki603]

I've been going back and forth over replacing my Enduro Engineering/MSR/G2 style handguards with these...but man, at over $100 more than another set of EE's.....I just can't justify it. They look awesome....but $190 for a set of handguards is just kind of steep.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I hear you on that.

[@PolskiMotoVlog]

Shecki you can buy the older version for half that price

[@Shecki603]

Polski MotoVlog I'm not a huge fan of the quality of the older ones....I've had a couple sets. The bar end mounts always loosen up (which it looks like they've fixed in this newer design) and the self tapping screws....they're just cheap. It seems like the new version is what the old version should've been, it's just priced too high. For $85 the EE's bar end mounts are rock solid, and the handguards themselves are more secure. The drawback is much less hand room and the mounting system up by the bar mounts aren't as nice with the EE's. But.....$85. So there's that I guess.

[@twostrokelife2507]

Are those the 1-1/8 bars ?

[@cowboykai3498]

I won't ride a bike that has hand guards lol, I've been over the bars and you don't want anything catching when your going over

[@DirtBikeChannel]

It's a polarizing subject for sure.

[@jamesking4225]

Looks like you got a red cape

[@aubreysweattii5700]

its funny you were all on Ktm bout nuts last week now b:

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I still LOVE my KTM 300XC. A lot more videos will be coming out on that very soon.

[@Teamgsn]

Just proves he calls it like he sees it....no bias,no bs.A year ago everyone (yamaha guys) said he was a ktm fanboy.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I just like awesome bikes, no matter the color... and yes, I call it like I see it.

[@ernief1879]

Will never buy these again. First fall and it bent over so far that my clutch lever was inoperable and had to complete remove it so I could ride my bike back to camp. And when I say fall, I don't mean i crashed, I climbed a sand hill and was making the turn to come back down but I dug into the sand on the turn and just let it fall. The aluminum just isn't strong enough. Its cheaper for me to replace clutch levers than these hand guards.

[@bryanbaker5942]

What's up with the slow walk up intro? smh.

[@connorgreen8642]

third

[@pillrex4402]

first

[@bobsterjhon2325]

$190.00 eeehhhh

[@brasilautopecas4490]

Friend I'm from Brazil, I'm Vanio; I own a handlebar Renthal Twin wall Ref: 922 to Ref: (A) Is 85.5 in length would it give?