What do you guys have for metal lever guards or plastic brush deflectors for your Banshees? Brands etc. How well do they mount to stock handle bars?

 

For a while I was using the metal "bark buster" with mier plastic shrouds on my banshee. I liked the idea for protection from the cold on my hands in the winter and of course trees, branches, etc. in the summer months.
I ended up taking them off. I had a minor flip over the handlebars when I caught a snow drift and almost tore my wrist off when my hand got caught in the guards. It was probably an isolated incident. But to be safe I can live without them.
They are red. And still in great shape. They mount quite quickly, but you have to cut the end off your grips to access the end of the handlebars. E- mail me if your interested. I'll let them go at a good price. If you want I will try to find a good picture of them installed.

If you are still using your stock front brake lever...you will need to take an inch or so off of the handle. Or the guards will not fit right.

 

Thanks for the reply. I'm not sure whether to go with the metal or plastic guards. Each one serves a little different purpose and I'm not sure which way to go. Anyone else have any opinions or experiences with them, not necessairly on a Banshee

 

Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure which way to go, either the plastic hand guards, or the metal ones. They each serve a little different purpose. Anyone else have any experience with them not necessairly with a Banshee?