Product Showcase - SXS Burly Handguards

[@vince5946]

I can't tell you how many times back in the 80's and 90's that I crushed my hand between a tree and the bars before getting a set of bark busters. I am a firm believer in full wrap arounds but to each their own.

[@chrisoffersen]

I’ve rammed these things into big rocks and trees (not on purpose) and they just bounce the handlebars over. Hands and levers were untouched. I’m really impressed by these. Thanks Jeff! Also, those handlebar ends are great protection in falls (for the bike). They look really good too. Thanks again!

[@robh3267]

Another big advantage to flag type guards is they don't hinder the bar's ability to flex, those look like some of the best flag guards available.

[@jay_motocombat]

There was something I liked about running the stock flags on my new 300… I left my cycra’s in the parts bin for a month. When I finally mounted the cycra’s I immediately noticed the stiffness of the bars, and the rigidity of tree impacts. If these SXS protect the controls in multiple rollovers per ride, I’m in.

[@futurefaith]

I just put mine on yesterday, anxious to see how I like them. Like yours, Seehorn sent them with the rectangular aluminum pieces on the backs of the shields mounted like two “lefts”. On the throttle shield, I turned that aluminum piece around to mirror the clutch side to get the same distance from the bar ends. The clutch side mount on bar is farther in though. Point is, it appears that those rectangular pieces can be turned either way to get work around the kill switch and throttle housing. Beautiful craftsmanship! Todd Roe

[@MichaelAbramo]

I'm a huge advocate for SxS Burly handguards. I ride in the northeast. The trees are TIGHT at times. Lots of old school enduro riders around here run 28-inch bars! You hit the nail on the head at 4:30. That is exactly why I run flags and I am a safer and faster rider now than I was with full-wraps. I run them on my YZ250X and my XR650R

[@gearhigher2027]

Been riding with Relex Racing Recurve Full Guards to date on my Beta 200 RR up in the Northeast and have been considering trying these with minimizing too much protection ?

[@CW-up7xv]

I’ve tried all the wrap arounds and even these Sxs flags. I still think the OEM wrap around KTM plastic hand guard that screws into the OEM flags are by far the best hand guards there are. If you keep the brake/clutch calipers not too tight they rotate in a crash too. Plus they are like $40. I don’t understand why more people don’t run them

[@ronilsonsoares4194]

Same. I bought mine for like $30 from the dealer. It matches the look of the bike and it's also very durable. I have dumped my bike numerous time and hit a couple of trees. Can stand the look of this sxs.

[@slaverace1]

Eric: The O.E.M. flags offer little to no protection. They very easily fold back and crunch your fingers. The SXS guards with the Beefy mounts give great protection.

[@CW-up7xv]

@@slaverace1 OEM flags with the KTM power parts wrap around plastic tie-in. Lasted longer than any other wrap-arounds I've tried bouncing off trees in the PNW.

[@CrashHardEnduro]

“Riding season” you mean all year? 😉 Come ride Penrose with us all winter 😁 I’m just picking, these looks awesome though. I’m a believer in full wraps, but I’ve been seeing these and some other ones like it. I’d like to give them a try some day.

[@futurefaith]

….to try to articulate my previous comment better: in my Rain Man OCD state, I noticed that even though I put the aluminum bar mounts equidistant from the bar ends, the shields were at slightly different angles. It was b/c both aluminum pieces on the insides of the shields were pointing the same direction like two thumbs. So I 180’ed one of them to mirror each other. Now they are equidistant AND angled the same with the switches and perches arranged differently, all because of that throttle housing. These positively brute guards are going to do their job no matter what, but the symmetry appeals to me, hahaha

[@nigelc2629]

Nice review, I'm running acerbis ones which I like, but it's just not fun in gorse ( think 6-12 got high light thorns ) and over about 3/4 inch branches. This looks seriously nice !!.

[@Parkcity007]

Here’s what I like about this product, those wraparound hand guards drive me crazy. They are going to mess up at some point. And you have to wrestle with the handlebar screws. The performance with the Burley hand guards is better. It bounces off trees, it gives just the right amount, but adds the protection. But my favorite thing is that it’s not a can of worms when the bolt backs out the side of the handlebar or gets jacked up. This is an essential product. Great work sxs

[@williamnewton5402]

What are your thoughts on these vs the Molecule guards? They seem pretty darn near the same, just molecule has some more color choices. Which one has the stronger plastic and mounting system? Video on website just shows the SXS and not the Molecule review. I want to get which ever ones are stronger.

[@slaverace1]

Hello: They are very similar. I have Molecules on my '24 300. Plastic is extremely strong on both. The SXS mounts are beefier but the Molecule mounts are plenty beefy.

[@williamnewton5402]

@@slaverace1 thanks for the info. I'm switching over from the enduro engineering open-ended guards which aren't bad, but they flex a bit too much and you lose some adjustability due to the perch mount setup.

[@crash86ed]

I reckon you could get them to flex more by drilling a couple extra holes too. Are you still happy with them a year on? These look like a good compromise to full wraps. Anyway merry christmas, thanks for the video

[@slaverace1]

Hello Crash: I switched to the Molecule brand slavensracing.com/shop/handguards-by-molecule-motosports/ of open end handguards simply because they are more stylish to my eye. I put a lot of miles on the SXS guards and loved them. They are the toughest of the two brands.

[@SwormCycles]

Do you have a vid on mounting these to Flexx bars and what mounts we would need?

[@slaverace1]

Hello: Sorry, don't have that video yet but the installation is very simple for Flexx bars.

[@kirkbrittain1672]

Thanks Jeff! Hey who makes the start/stop combination switch on your bike in this video?

[@slaverace1]

Motominded slavensracing.com/shop/bomber-bar-switch-by-motominded/

[@deep4soul]

what are those bars you are using? I like how the clutch reservior and line has plenty of clearance

[@slaverace1]

If you're asking about the handlebars, they are stock. If you're asking about the handguard mounts, they are SXS Beefy Mounts: slavensracing.com/shop/burly-handguards-by-sxs/

[@deep4soul]

@@slaverace1 huh, looks like it says pro taper ac something, never seen those come stock on KTM. My excf came with Neken.

[@slaverace1]

@@deep4soul Sorry, I thought this was on our 2023 300 XC, which still has stock bars. These are ProTaper Carbon bars. slavensracing.com/shop/acf-carbon-fiber-handlebars-by-protaper/

[@feellucky2970]

Jeff thanks for the product review. Looks like a good wind deflector 😉 For the tight single track with trees I’ll stick with the Cycra.

[@onthethrottle7104]

Are you talking about the Cycra wrap around tie into the bar system? If so, those things are dangerous, I've jacked up my hands with those and watched a pro racer snap his arm as his hand slipped off the bars into the wrap around system and crashed - snapped his arm bad and I will never put those wrap around systems on again

[@feellucky2970]

Hi Jeff I would agree with your statement. I ride the LAB2V every year. I crashed really bad one year and broke my wrist, ribs, pelvis and they removed my spleen. My wrist ended up having a plate put in with multiple screws for about 6 months. It's very possible the handguards contributed or caused the break. The doctors called it a potato chip fracture. The handguards in this video possibly could have prevented the broken wrist and is probably better for the more open desert trail rides. But for the tight single track with trees and heavy brush I'll stick with the wraparound Cycra's. I may be pressing my luck but I'm still using the Cycra's on the LAB2V ride as well.

[@stevebaum]

Sorry to go a little off topic but I see your LHRB lever does not appear to be the typical Rekluse lever? Did you swap it for a KTM lever? Was it a straight swap? I’m very curious about it.

[@slaverace1]

Steve: It is the lever that comes on the Rekluse LHRB. slavensracing.com/shop/dual-actuated-left-hand-rear-brake-kit-ktm-berg-hqv-rekluse/

[@stevebaum]

@@slaverace1 Thanks, I guess I have a previous version?

[@jayfiles3765]

Jeff, how do these compare with the Enduro Engineering heavy duty hand guards? The open ended ones.

[@slaverace1]

The SXS guards are much, much beefier.

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@slaverace1 I totally agree, I purchased the EE ones and they are good, but limbs kept hitting my hands, the SXS guards protect more of your hand. Thanks Jeff for always putting on the products and testing them out for us - that's why I come to your store, I know you have tested the product and stand behind it.

[@importdoc7]

Hi Jeff, nice video. I will try a set of these from you guys. Could you please tell me what brand of headlight you have here? Thank you sir.

[@slaverace1]

The light will be on our site soon. You can call us to order in the mean time. It's Motominded.

[@importdoc7]

@@slaverace1 will do. Thank you sir.

[@nomadiq_]

Could you put wrapped handguard to this Protaper ACF?

[@slaverace1]

Yes, and we have many options at a fair price. slavensracing.com/product-category/guards-2/hand/

[@mitchellduff961]

How does he keep that bike so clean!

[@slaverace1]

I spray it with this, slavensracing.com/shop/powerwash-moto-formula-spray-vp-racing/, power wash it, then spray on this slavensracing.com/shop/sc1-silicone-spray-by-maxima/ and wipe it down.

[@evanmiller1642]

I just did a screen shot of bars. Ive never in my life seen so much stuff on dirt bike bars. Is this a stunt bike?

[@slaverace1]

No.

[@tonyajb]

Is that headlamp on your website

[@slaverace1]

Sorry, not yet but you can call in to place an order. We'll get that page up as soon as we can.

[@gearhigher2027]

Do you have any thoughts on Reflex Racing Half Wrap Handguards ?

[@slaverace1]

Hello: Those guards are too flexible for woods riding but good for track riding. When you hit a trail object, like a tree, they will fold back into your hand. They offer minimal protection compared to the SXS or Molecule guards, slavensracing.com/shop/handguards-by-molecule-motosports/ .

[@PBmxer]

Open is the only way to go.

[@evanmiller1642]

Yeah these arent for tree bashing. Holy freaking levers. You can break 2 in one wack. How many levers on throttle side. They look mounted to high to me. Since most things grow from the ground

[@slaverace1]

Hello: Apparently you have never used the SXS guards and fell asleep during the video because they are EXCELLENT for tree bashing and superior for the reasons I explained.

[@Anatoli50]

Once you lose or severely damage a finger with open guards you will change your mind.

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

Or break your arm when your hand slides inside the full wrap arounds in a crash. Ask me how I'd know:)

[@Jeepboy40]

I met and rode with a guy that has them, has never had any issue with them folding in far enough to do any damage

[@Anatoli50]

@@Jeepboy40 Your mileage may vary. I rode 50 years with open hand guards until dislocating my little finger. The Doctor wanted to amputate, saying they all get infected. It cost me $14,000 to save my finger. Good luck.

[@MrAshrr213]

Can happen both ways. I used to run full wraps and there was times I would just skim a tree with them at speed that would cause a massive crash because it just deflects you like crazy. I've run flags for the last 5 years and I've have some minor hand and finger injuries but I like them much more.

[@slaverace1]

Garth: As stated in the video, I've damaged my hand multiple times with full wrap guards. I changed to these for the stated reasons and they work extremely well with NO damage to my pinkies.