Accessory that's a necessity - MX Universal Handguards Review

I have always used hand guards on my Himalayan and it has saved my levers and hands in case of falls in remote locations. More than an accessory I consider them an absolute necessity. Himalayan’s stock hand guards were good enough for a few falls. I decided to go for an aftermarket one only because the stock was an open ended one and in each fall, it’d come loose.

I found MX Universal handguards online and thought of giving it a try. After using it for almost 3k km both on and off road, I was really impressed by the quality that I got one for the Scrambler 400X too. So here are the pros and cons I noticed.

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Pros of the MX Universal Handguards

1. Build Quality

The overall quality of these hanguards is very good. It’s very sturdy and has regained its shape even after some serious falls off road.

2. Optional DRL

MX has both a DRL version and a non DRL version. You can use the DRL version for better aesthetics. I didn’t want unnecessary pressure on the battery and hence went for the non DRL one.

Cons of the MX Universal Handguards

1. Poor Quality Screws

The screws that come with the handguards have already started rusting. I wish they provided better quality screws for fitment.

2. Compatibility issues

Although it fit perfectly on the Himalayan with the Magnum Motorsports handlebar, it took some work to get it fixed on the Scrambler 400x. On the Scrambler they had to be bent to a point where there’s a constant tension on the screw that holds the handguards to the handlebar. As a result, during a serious fall, the screw gets bent and stuck inside the handlebar and to get it out is a task.

Overall the MX handguards are a good alternative to the stock handguards. Only thing to keep in mind is to get good quality screws extra and to check whether these will fit your bike or not before purchasing it.

Accessory that’s a necessity – MX Universal Handguards Review