How To: INSTALL HAND GUARDS ON A HARLEY! Memphis Shades first ride impressions!

[@MotoBlonde]

Thanks for watching! While you're here, HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! Hand guards & heated gloves, or heated grips?!

[@hazlettalan]

Check your face book page a message for you thanks Al

[@HARMARSCH2]

All of the above. The warmer my hands are the better.

[@ChaseJasperDown]

Nice install. It looks way better than I thought it would! Great video!

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

If you want your hands to stay warm on both sides get the heated gloves that you can plug into your bike, I have heated grips and the heated gloves 🧤, gotta stay warm girl 💯✌🏼

[@MotoBlonde]

@@OZARKSHDRIDERS definitely! thank you!

[@vgullotta]

Memphis Shades really is phenomenal at the customer service game. I bought a batwing fairing off them for my old honda many years ago when they DIDN'T MAKE ONE FOR MY HONDA lol. The guy on the phone just worked with me, he told me, take this measurement, take that measurement, etc. until he figured out, "oh this one for the wide glide will fit your Honda" and I ordered it, it fit perfect, and it's been on that bike every "winter" (in quotes cause California, what is this winter you speak of? lol) for like 10 years now. It is awesome and the company is fantastic for sure.

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

Those guards actually match very nicely to the rest of the black sheen scheme you got goin' on! Looks made for that specific setup!

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

I just rode from WA to AZ & back! The first thing I did upon my return was order some memphis shades handguards w/cutouts. Revzilla shipped free and had them in 2 days! My hands just about got frostbite in a few mountain passes at night with freezing rain, when it was sunny everywhere else! Even with 5 sets of quality gloves for cold rainy conditions, eventually the freeze gets thru and you can't stop out in the dark mountain boondocks because there's nothing open for 30-50 miles! Really sucked! Hoping these guards keep the wind off and make the difference between satisfaction or suffering!

[@RoyJenkins777]

Great....I stopped the video at 3:59 didn't put a towel and now my tanks scratched 🤣🤣. Thanks for sharing. God Bless

[@MotoBlonde]

LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@Todd66]

I was out last weekend on a quest for some Turtle Wax Chrome Polish & Rust Remover and stopped at a truck stop, out away from everyone was a Harley that had those hand guards. He had switchback LED’s, so they were running light until the turn signal. They looked great. I’m a fan of hand guards on my bike from November to May 😊, but mine are not cool like the Memphis Shades. I highly suggest heated grips. Love my heated grips and handguards when it’s cold.

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

I think it's cool that you're a real rider, willing to hit it in cold weather.

[@michaelsweeney6596]

Thanks little t rex I have been thinking about handguards for my sport glide will look into it more. From one ny to another have a good winter stay safe and enjoy the ride. Old ny out.

[@MotoBlonde]

Have a great winter!

[@dianedenroche1496]

Keep the heated grips!!! They work when you don't need your gloves heated! I love mine & have them installed on any bike I have owned. I think I will try the hand guards.

[@MotoBlonde]

They're tempting to keep!!!

[@brownchicken1314]

16° right now here In Wisconsin 👐 my harleys taking A winter nap❄! Luv your channel blondie! 😍

[@MotoBlonde]

Brrr!! Same temps here!!

[@xgingabeardx6774]

What part? I'm in MKE, can't wait for spring

[@poppinfresh5261]

only because you’re letting it

[@lisacole9577]

Your videos are great. Keep being yourself. Love that you are one of the classy ones.

[@MotoBlonde]

Thanks Lisa!!

[@ftby59mikeD]

You know that saying.... Cold hands,warm heart"!..good mod👍, did this on my bike. Adding heated grips down the line because I'm spoiled by the ones on my snow blower.. now if I could only combine my love of bikes with removing snow!!😁

[@MotoBlonde]

Put a plow on that bike!! hahaha!!

[@RIDE365AZ]

I’ve got em in my Amazon wish list. Hope the kids pay attention for Christmas gift to dad. 19 degrees here in the morning and still riding to work. Did 800 miles last weekend in 30-40 degrees no heated gear just layers and leather here but my hands do get cold so let’s hope Santa is good to me. Yours look great. Luv the pony tail difficulty rating. Keep it up

[@MotoBlonde]

Wow you're the champion!! Awesome miles! Hope you get them! I'm sure they'll help a lot!

[@fintonmainz7845]

Always a good idea to put a towel down if you're trying out stuff for the first time.

[@mikedanaher3413]

I don’t have them on my bike and, I don’t have heated grips. Mostly because once they salt the roads I refuse to ride. I do however have hand guards and heated grips on my snowmobile. Yes the hand guards work. They block just enough wind that would normally hit the backs of your hands, especially the fingers. I like my grips on my Road King as well. However if I do go to a heated grip for the bike I will use the Harley grips. After a boat load of research they actually are the best on the market. I’m sure you are digging out from the big snow last night. Lol. I bet that a snowmobile is in your thoughts right now. 😂😂😂

[@MotoBlonde]

It was a topic of conversation today while shoveling 😂

[@DieselsHOGVlog]

That’s the nice thing about having a batwing 😬. I love that you can work on your own bike! Women have a finesse most men don’t. I rebuilt the Powerstroke engine for our dually last winter and my wife came to the garage, cut the stainless straps off the turbo up pipes unwrapped the header wrap and re-did it 😂 apparently my spacing of the wraps weren’t perfectly even haha! Keep up the good work!! 🥓✌🏼

[@MotoBlonde]

Haha that's awesome!! You know I've heard that - I operated a lot of equipment and the guys always said women had more finesse! The guys were too rammy with them 😆

[@DieselsHOGVlog]

@@MotoBlonde True story! There are plenty of wickedly good men on heavy equipment but it’s been my experience a lot of women take to it easier.

[@bikerbrinrac]

I think the hand guards look ok on the bike 👍. I too thought they might look daggy, but they do actually look fine and as you said also seem to block the wind. I reckon too the heated gloves and hand guards should be more than enough to keep you warm & no need for heated grips. See how u go on the winter riding 🏍️❄️.

[@MotoBlonde]

Thank you!! We will see!! I'm sure I'll have it down after this winter - if I ever get unburied here!! lol

[@ut1004bp]

Those look good on your ride, the match you windshield and blackout look, I'm thinking about a clear set for my Road King since I have a clear windshield..

[@TobyNorthEN]

I put the exact same handguards on my Road Glide! I love the way they look! Unfortunately, I haven't ridden with 'em on yet but soon (go away rain!). Great video! I dropped the grommets AT LEAST 3-4 times!

[@MotoBlonde]

Nice!!! Haha I drop EVERYTHING

[@sgilson60]

Ron doesn’t use any guard,heated gloves or heated grips.He is stubborn...lol Usually when the temp dips around 40 or less you can expect crappy roads around here.Seems like the guards do help ya. You need to sit on Santa’s lap so he brings you a garage heater!! 😎❤️😎

[@MotoBlonde]

Ahh I know a stubborn guy too 😉 he's not alone lol! We have a propane heater so hopefully I finish this insulation this week and we can get it cookin' in there!!

[@glencross4461]

I have them on my Road King there very good! Nice addition!👍🇺🇸😎

[@MotoBlonde]

Nice!!

[@porkchop10]

My last couple of cooler/colder rides I wore some lined leather gloves a buddy forgot at my house years ago. They work great and my hands were fine in the open air... he'll never get them back lol.

[@MotoBlonde]

haha finders keepers!

[@BryTheBiker]

Great video! I just installed mine today and this was helpful to watch before hand.

[@MotoBlonde]

At least it wasn't -2 degrees today!!!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Always well done vids and installs ! They look good on your bike too. Nice job MB 🤘🏽

[@MotoBlonde]

Thanks Anonymous!!🤘

[@dennismasmhburn8960]

even in ga it gets cold so i use a memphis shades batwing fairing in the winter it looks great on the 1200 xlcustom sportster

[@MotoBlonde]

nice!

[@mikekovacs5392]

I like the way the guards look on your bike. Gives it a cool Mad Max vibe. May have to consider them for my Road King. Really enjoy your channel.

[@MotoBlonde]

They definitely help!!

[@davesparky9072]

Searched for hand-guards and found your page, Nice install and feedback!! I believe we are in same part of world, without giving away to location, GNH?

[@dextersuarez9948]

Just got these in the mail, installing them tomorrow. Temperatures in the 40’s here too! Hopefully they hold their value.

[@MotoBlonde]

Awesome!

[@BryTheBiker]

Great video I have a pair I need to install this weekend. This is very helpful and I’m really excited to get them on the bike.

[@MotoBlonde]

Nice!!!

[@shane8493]

I’m glad I watched because I’ve because I’ve been considering installing a set of Memphis hand guards. Nice job 👍

[@MotoBlonde]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@yankeeryder7430]

oh boy,..i have to say it ....imagine how much warmer you'd be when the insulation is complete and the garage is sheet rocked with a heater installed....🤣.... (ducking for cover)... the guards do look pretty cool though...👍

[@MotoBlonde]

😂 hahaha - I only have half the ceiling left! progress!! hahaha

[@yankeeryder7430]

@@MotoBlonde .... you guys getting hammered with tge white stuff.... its been nonstop here in New Haven County, Ct for a few hours now..... SUCKS

[@jimweagant8920]

I think I will get them for my bike good video thanks for sharing

[@xgingabeardx6774]

Bout time. HerTwoWheels rocks handgaurds on her bike and seems to love em.

[@MotoBlonde]

I don't know why I waited!!!

[@xgingabeardx6774]

@@MotoBlonde because you are self proclaimed indecisive and a procrastinator lol

[@MotoBlonde]

@@xgingabeardx6774 this is very true 😂😂

[@HARMARSCH2]

Moto Blonde, Great job installing the Hand Guards. You should’ve be wearing light gloves so your hands were warm. My hands get cold and I lose dexterity.

[@MotoBlonde]

Very true - hopefully next install I will have the insulation finished and the heater on LOL

[@jaytouvelle2359]

Thanks again you make it look so easy. You are really good with the tools.

[@MotoBlonde]

Thanks for watching!

[@rockercover]

6:05 - Place *all-metal / steel* tools to use for the job in the oven at low temp. before use.

[@MotoBlonde]

Haha that’s a good idea!

[@leonbridges1802]

Thanks for the info, very helpful and informative .

[@jefftilghman9059]

You need to be careful asking guys 8f they have a heated tool! 🤣 My biggest problem is keeping my leggs warm without wearing a bulky insulated overalls and my neck. This 8s my second winter riding and haven't figured this out yet. We had some warm days last winter. Warm enough anyway.

[@MotoBlonde]

😂 I think it's all going to be trial and error for me!

[@jefftilghman9059]

@@MotoBlonde it's an ongoing thing for me too.

[@michaelsweeney6596]

Just ordered a pair of them thanks little t rex. Old ny out

[@MotoBlonde]

You know it!

[@karochanteuse]

Thank you ! Really interesting 🙏🏻 Good ride ☀️👌

[@justin.s9783]

"they need to make heated tools" they do girl its called in floor radiant heating lol. you could get a small propane wall mounted heater and run it off a small BBq 20 lbs bottle, but you may want to finish insulating first....you don't have to ...but it would help 😁. how long have you lived in NY again? lol. a wall heater would work though . not sure of your garage size but after you figure that out then look at what square foot a heater will heat your size garage then i would go one size up if you can cause you are so far north , and get one of those bigger bottles if you don't have propane already . you can get them in bigger "man" portable sizes . my dad has a 75 lbs one i think it is. i'm sure its at least as tall as you lol. good vid. i am getting antsy for the sportster build but i know the holidays are getting closer too.

[@MotoBlonde]

hahaha I know - I think I didn't expect it to be so cold, I was still in denial LOL! Almost done with the insulation - just a small part of the ceiling! Then we can finally get the garage in order again and tear that bike down!!! I can't even tell you how ancy I am lol!!

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

I bet those things will help a lot !

[@BamBam08x]

Love my hand guards! Good work!

[@MotoBlonde]

Thanks!

[@letiziapassanisi9967]

How are you liking those clutch levers? Are they actually super easy to pull, versus stock? 🤔

[@locoocho2415]

Wouldn't you have been slightly warmer if the garage door was closed. Queen Moto Blonde how do you like your mirrors, where they're located at?

[@MotoBlonde]

hehe, not by much! I didn't realize how cold it was until I was out there for awhile. I love the mirrors flipped!

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

Lol what took you so long, you know I'm just giving you the biz lol, hey if you had a heated garage your tools would be heated lol woops, just giving you the biz again lol, good install girl,ya done great, and Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you and your family 🎅🤶🎄⛄

[@MotoBlonde]

hahaha I love it - Same to you and yours!!!!

[@justinsanders5144]

Could you put the left on the right and the right on the left like you do your mirrors?

[@BrianRLange]

Form follows function. It shows that you don't need expensive gadgets to get a job done. Just follow the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid). Will have to check the handguards out for both my 91 Softail bobber and my 2009 road King.

[@MotoBlonde]

Always Keep it simple!!! Thanks for watching!

[@BrianRLange]

@@MotoBlonde Keeping it simple has been my motto during all the years I have been riding and is why I tend to ride older bikes. I can work on them myself for the most part. Looking forward to your next video.

[@stevethuss2707]

DARK VADER, AWESOME.

[@GaryAndrew-n7o]

Where did you get the Black acorn nuts for the mirror? Unable to locate Thanx Geema

[@crazyphilly555]

How has it been after a year? I just installed them on my bike and I've had a similar experience. The top of my hand gets a little chilly. I'm thinking of adding a spacer. Maybe 1/2 inch?

[@larry68hd11]

Thanks Blonde

[@bryonkidder6199]

Try closing the garage door, that will help to keep the cold out...lol

[@MotoBlonde]

lol it's usually colder in the garage 😂

[@MotoBlonde]

@Strprnr haha! Honestly sometimes it’s colder in the garage 😂

[@adamakins9748]

Pretty sure I've been on some of those roads.... the sights seem very familiar

[@williambeebe7285]

It's the cold fingers. I know that I can't do anything when my hands get cold. All things considered, a pretty darn good job.

[@MotoBlonde]

Thank you!! I know what you mean!!

[@jackmetzger8644]

Hi , do you have a link where to order the black colored mirror bolts from ?

[@MotoBlonde]

Hi! I don't - I got them off another bike - but your dealer would know what you are talking about!

[@jackmetzger8644]

@@MotoBlonde thanks!

[@conawayjb]

Harbor Freight plastic coated ratchets are the tits for working in the cold, much better than bare steel

[@MotoBlonde]

Nice!! That would have been handy that day lol!

[@bobchristensen4897]

How good is the LED headlight that you have installed on your bike?

[@MotoBlonde]

Loved it - was very bright.

[@walterettenberger8555]

Its cool you work on motorcycles

[@kidmoto22]

How are they working out for you? I’ve got these on my bike and had them on my last bike. They are great for wind protection and road debris.

[@MotoBlonde]

Well...I got to try them out on this video and then the snow dumped on us 😆 But I liked them!

[@fciscokid]

I have the 1 finger ez-pull clutch 4 finger version and break as well, love it! I was going to buy the handguards too but felt as if they were not going to fit properly. They look slightly off tho? Thanks for the video.

[@MotoBlonde]

I still have room to adjust, so I'm gonna play with them a little bit - the left one doesn't cover the entire grip on the clutch side - but its still plenty to cover my hand.

[@MotoBlonde]

I do have the 2 finger version, not sure if you could tell.

[@fciscokid]

@@MotoBlonde Yes, I did notice, so I don’t think it would fit with the 4 finger version. It would’ve been nice to have paned in with the camera after the install. Maybe on the next video, thanks!

[@MarkCianciulli]

Where did you get the black mirror nuts?

[@MotoBlonde]

swapped with a friend - but I'm sure you can get them from Harley!

[@mike50cal.26]

Hey Moto, cool video. I like your helmet! Is it a Ruroc?

[@MotoBlonde]

Thanks Mike! And yes - Ruroc!

[@mike50cal.26]

@@MotoBlonde i just bought the Atlas 2. El Diablo.

[@MotoBlonde]

@@mike50cal.26 NIICE!!!!

[@smilingbiter]

I'm old, so every time I go on the same road I don't remember! LOL😁

[@MotoBlonde]

LOL

[@JCunningham21]

i bought a set because of large bugs. june bugs to the finger at 65 sucks. Heated grips suck. heated gloves are the way to go.

[@amberbali8881]

What happened to the insulation you installed in the garage?

[@MotoBlonde]

Almost done! Didn't finish it the first day - coming along!

[@roadkingjim3818]

Two words, shop heater 🤙

[@MotoBlonde]

Almost done insulating - just have part of the ceiling left!! Then, heat!

[@bikerguy5829]

You need a vent free portable propane hear in that garage. About $100. Your garage will be nice & toasty

[@MotoBlonde]

We have one but it's not the vent free one - definitely need to upgrade!

[@heazy87]

Do you ride with ear plugs?

[@MotoBlonde]

I haven't yet - but looking into them for longer rides this year!

[@heazy87]

@@MotoBlonde Oh wow, i use no-noise ear buds. they're great. got them from Revzilla. That wind and exhaust from my Bike i can't stand for more than like 15 minutes. i get home and I'm literally def for a few hours. invest in some ear protection :)

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Time for a pair of Mechanix gloves and a space heater

[@MotoBlonde]

Stay tuned 😂

[@frankhammer7408]

I run a set of "Hippo Hands" on one of my bikes they keep your hands toasty

[@MotoBlonde]

I'll look them up!

[@kimberlykeller8945]

She sounds great!

[@MotoBlonde]

Thank you!

[@milesholt762]

I’m looking for as set of hang guards for my 2014 sportster 883 superlow. I contacted MS and they said they don’t make them for this bike. If anyone knows where I can get a set please inform me. Thanks 🙏

[@letiziapassanisi9967]

So your mirrors are downwards?

[@mandopicker21]

nice keep on ridin Be Safe

[@millinutz]

"It's sooo cold" you say, so I say, " why is that garage isolation not finished"?

[@MotoBlonde]

LOL that's fair!! Almost done!! Walls and most of the ceiling done!

[@keemez]

. . . "isolation?" . . .

[@millinutz]

@@keemez yes, I know but it was written and sent before I noticed my mistake. At least the person my comment was aimed at understood the correct meaning. So for you Sir, the word you were wanting to see will be written out in capitals... INSULATION.

[@nogears21]

Upstate NY?

[@nosyjoe]

I see heated grips in your future

[@rainsadventures8367]

Heated grips are worth there weight in gold. Next is a heated seat. Gotta keep the nuts toasty.

[@MotoBlonde]

Have to!

[@chancebrion7989]

What headlight is that?

[@MotoBlonde]

Moons MC

[@truckergare]

Heated tools...ya it's called a garage heater. 😁

[@MotoBlonde]

Very true!

[@nogears21]

How about shut the door and turn the heat on???? (I am blonde also)

[@DieselsHOGVlog]

...oh and get the old man to insulate, drywall and heat that garage!! Then you have heated tools! 🙄😂

[@MotoBlonde]

Haha!! ALMOST done with it! just part of the ceiling left!! CANT WAIT!!!

[@josebustamante5121]

Sucks to be the people who have to put their harleys down for the winter. Arizona for the win. 65-70° all winter long.

[@MotoBlonde]

Ahh that sounds perfect! Enjoy!

[@DOUBLESTACKDIABLO]

Hahahaha saltbae!! 😂😂

[@RB-tx4mn]

Hate the way they look on the LRS. Just can't put them on mine.

[@MotoBlonde]

I get it. The nice thing about them is that they can come off very easily in the summer!

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

You got an east coast accent! New Yorker or Jersey Girl? Maybe Boston?

[@Nick.Pizano]

You should have ridden with one on and one off to see if it really makes a difference haha

[@MotoBlonde]

Aw man that would have been good!!

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

👍

[@JCunningham21]

get a heater for the garage.

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

Be careful not to drop the mirrors!

[@JOHNJCLARK]

Move down south:) If yalls bussiness was close to me I would spend way to much money!

[@dennismasmhburn8960]

you could close the door lol

[@MotoBlonde]

Lol it wouldn't have made much of a difference 😆

[@benderbender1233]

✌😘

[@stumpymoto6165]

STILL no insulation? why even buy the stuff

[@MotoBlonde]

Life happened! Still working on it

[@allwrong3114]

Reminds me of the tarts on the home improvement channels pretending to build stuff but are really just selling image.

[@MotoBlonde]

Are you saying I'm doing that?

[@dragonslayer1294]

THAT HARLEY ISN'T WORTH IT. HONDA BEST ON EARTH