I believe running the taller assault risers fixes this issue

 

He probably needs gauntlets. Hand guards are really more for looking cool than actual function.

 

Depends on the guards. Rox flex tec definitely help keep my hands warm. I wear uninsulated gloves and have no issues with cold hands.

 

Yes they hit, just installed them sunday and you can't see anything in the factory mirror once you put them on. Polaris did't even try with the accessories.

 

Your buddy should try some heated gloves.

 

get a set of gauntlets! What I did was gauntlets and a pair of thin mechanics gloves you buy at auto zone.With thin gloves you get more heat transfer to your skin. Thick gloves can also insulate against heat remember that

 

The only down side is you can burn your hands with thin gloves. I have 2 2022 XCR’s on order and am hoping with smart warmers I can dial it in to get the perfect temp

 

Handguards only hit at full lock. How often do you ever turn full lock when you're riding? Not an issue.

 

I ran hand guards last year with medium windshield on my VR850 Only hit at full turn. Did hit hard enough to harm or mar them

 

As hinted at previously, have your buddy wear thinner gloves. Thick insulated gloves are colder because they don't allow the heat from the bars thru.

Also, the exhaust coming out of your running sled is hot. When the hands get super cold, put them under the exhaust.

 

Make sure he has snowmobile specific gloves. They are thinner on the palm for grip and heat transfer and thicker on the backs for warmth. Regular gloves with uniform insulation will keep heat away from your hands.

 

Power Madd with the Tri-mount work out.

 

I have a 2021 Matryx XC 129. Ordered with high windshield (which looks no where near as gaudy as I thought), and NO handguards. It is the warmest handgrip sled i've owned, coming off 2016 AXYS Switchback Mid-windshield w/ handguards, and 2012 Pro-R Switchback w/ handguards.

The bars warm up so fast compared to previous sleds above, that I can get on it for a long lake ride at -10 below, after it has sat for awhile, and they are warm pretty fast. This was a recipe for frostbite on previous models. I was a candidate for heated gloves, as I have frostbitten 1/2 of my fingers in past, and my tolerance is low for cold bars.

The adjustable temps at ALL 3 levels give you a wide range of temps to choose from. Your friend has to adjust his settings.

I hope this helps.......

 

A taller riser or the mountain windshield will clear also.

 

[emoji115][emoji115][emoji115] Correct. Handguards clear the mountain windshield by inches with the assault hand riser

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Hard to believe the matryx handwarmers don't do the trick. If indeed they're working properly, try some gauntlets. My warmers turned all the way up burn my hands through my gloves.

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The highest setting on the smart warmers is 158 degrees! That's a medium steak!

 

The highest setting on the smart warmers is 158 degrees! That's a medium steak!

145 is a medium. 158 is a well, well, well, well, well done steak LOL

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Thanks everyone, I didn't see a response right away and by the time I got back to it, this thread was buried. I think the thinner gloves and high heat setting makes sense. He said his expensive gloves were worse than the cheap ones. Probably didn't let the heat through. He's getting the guards. I think they will only hit at full lock, parking lot stuff, so it shouldn't do any damage. I'll tell him to turn up the high settings too. I never would have gone that high but worth a shot. BTW, he want want a taller riser.

 

What temp for bacon? Might throw some strips on for a sandwich out on the trail.

 

I get cold hands and the Matryx, Medium Windshield, and Rox Flex Tecs work great.

Yes, they do hit the windshield.... at full lock. I haven't had them hit on normal trail riding and when they do hit, both the guards and windshield flex and no issue.

 

For what it's worth, handguards clear the mid windshield at full turn with a 4" riser. And this is with a slight tilt forward on the riser. If the riser was lined up with the steering post it would clear even more.