HAND DEFLECTORS by NC

[peterbaron]

I know some members have hand deflectors by National Cycle (only)
Would like to know how you like it in summer, rain , local and hwy riding.
NC only feed back please
Thanks to all who responded.

http://www.nationalcycle.com/vehicles/mo...n5502.html

[The A-man]

Hi Peter, I have hand deflectors, but mine are by Chic Design (check the Samurider site under "wind screens"). They were on my bike when I bought it, and to be honest, I thought I might remove them, for aesthetic reasons, but... I've really grown to like them. They protect my hands from bugs in the summer, and seem to keep my hands a bit warmer when I ride in cold weather. They are kind of expensive, but, at least for me, they work well, and I'll be keeping them on! I looked at the NC ones that you linked above, and I think the Chic Design have a bit more of a "style" to them. Good luck with your decision, but I'd consider Chic also.

[the Ferret]

I'm not sure if those are the ones I have or not. Bought them used from a forum member. Anyhow they are OK.. I think an awful lot of wind gets around them personally, but I ride in a lot colder weather than most. Down to minus 2 last year but have ridden in a lot colder than that. I prefer the mitts with heated grips I ran on the ST (now on the FJR). But haven't found any for the CB. Then again the big bike with the full fairing and windshield generally gets winter duty.

[the Ferret]

PB I checked when installing them today and they do have a little NC on them in all that scroll on the bracket.

[The A-man]

The Chic Design guards have a more pronounced curvature back toward your hands. Don't know if it makes much difference as I've never tried the NC ones, but from just visual inspection of Ferret's pics, I think my hands are more "tucked in" behind that screen than the NC looks to provide. Though, mine may not be quite as "tall" as the ones in the pic.

[bigsheep_imp]

The shield and handguards I sold were National Cycle. I ride in as low as 5C or 41F without a screen or guards. I wear a full face and some good layers. Below 5C and I start to wonder why I'm doing this to myself...

[GoldOxide_imp]

I know the CB can behave sweetly at -25C (+ windchill at speed of 80 to 100 km/h). I didn't expect it, but no Honda problems for the whole 45 minutes of riding. Not bad for an air-cooled 1100. As for moi, I had a hot-shot stuffed in each glove near the knuckles and generally dressed appropriately everywhere else. Without gear like you folks shared, I probably wouldn't have lasted beyond another 15 minutes.

[jedd_imp]

This winter, I'm trying out these hand covers and a smaller windshield (vs. that giant nat'l cycle plexifairing-2) .



I only have one short afternoon ride w/ them, so I have no complaints so far...

[the Ferret]

Jedd those hand covers look great. What one's are they? I can see print but can't make it out.

I love the mitts I have on my FJR (formerly on the ST)

[clearviewx]

This winter, I'm trying out these hand covers and a smaller windshield (vs. that giant nat'l cycle plexifairing-2) .



I only have one short afternoon ride w/ them, so I have no complaints so far...

Love your front fender.