Which Color Tusk Handguards Should I Choose for my Zong?

SpudRider · 06-23-2012, 01:21 AM

I've been exploring a lot of mountain trails lately.

Therefore, I have decided to mount a pair of Tusk D-Flex Handguards on my Zong.

I'm going to order the Tusk handguards in three days, so please vote in the poll, and help me decide which color I should choose!

1) Black Handguards with Orange Spoilers

2) Orange Handguards with Black Spoilers

3) Orange Handguards with Orange Spoilers

4) White Handguards with Orange Spoilers

5) Black Handguards with Black Spoilers

6) White Handguards with Black Spoilers

Spud

SpudRider · 06-23-2012, 01:25 AM

I can replace the handguard spoilers for $10/pair, so color appearance might be more important than the ability of the color to hide damage.

Spud

SpudRider · 06-23-2012, 01:28 AM

Indeed, I can replace all the components of the Tusk handguards.

For example, I can also replace the handguard shields for $30/pair.

Spud

SpudRider · 06-23-2012, 01:45 AM

I think a side photograph of my Zong might also help us choose the best color for my handguards.

Spud

SpudRider · 06-23-2012, 02:00 AM

Perhaps some rear photographs will also help with the color selection.

Spud

wilserchinarider · 06-23-2012, 11:35 AM

Orange and orange...looks great and gives the most visibility to oncoming motorists FTW!

Plus, I want you vested in as much orange as possible so you don't have any more silly ideas about a total color change...

Weldangrind · 06-23-2012, 01:50 PM

I like option #1 the best.

MICRider · 06-23-2012, 02:00 PM

I voted black with orange as well, suits the Zong 8)

SpudRider · 06-23-2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilserchinarider

Orange and orange...looks great and gives the most visibility to oncoming motorists FTW!

Plus, I want you vested in as much orange as possible so you don't have any more silly ideas about a total color change...

Thanks for your input, WCR.

The spoiler color is most visible from the front. The handguard shield is most visible from the back. Therefore, I think I basically have an orange/orange setup on my Zong right now.

Spud

SpudRider · 06-23-2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I like option #1 the best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICRider

I voted black with orange as well, suits the Zong 8)

Thank you for your input, gentlemen.

So far black/orange is beating the other votes three to one.

The orange spoilers would give good visibility from the front of the bike. The black shields would be visible from the rear, but still located behind the handlebars and the aluminum handguard frames. The handguard shields would cover most of the spoilers from the rear view, but about 25 percent of the spoilers would still be visible from the rear.

Spud

SpudRider · 06-23-2012, 02:29 PM

I wish to thank everyone for his input.

Please keep the votes coming in; I am going to order the Tusk D-Flex Handguards on Monday afternoon. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has excellent customer service, so I should receive the handguards on Tuesday. I plan to install the handguards on either Tuesday, or Wednesday. Of course, I will post a new thread regarding the handguard installation in the Dual Sport Forum.

Spud

SpudRider · 06-24-2012, 02:00 AM

I see several more votes were cast. Thanks for the input, gentlemen! Please keep the votes coming in.

Spud

driller · 06-25-2012, 12:05 AM

Spud I had to go with black just because everyone knows orange is the ugliest color for a motorcycle

you must remember I work for the dot and am forced to wear orange at work ALL the time. It is like wearing a bullseye for traffic

Surely red or blue would be safer and best of all make it FASTER.

I have wanted to kid Spud about this for some time. Be safe pal.

SpudRider · 06-25-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driller

Spud I had to go with black just because everyone knows orange is the ugliest color for a motorcycle

you must remember I work for the dot and am forced to wear orange at work ALL the time. It is like wearing a bullseye for traffic

Surely red or blue would be safer and best of all make it FASTER.

I have wanted to kid Spud about this for some time. Be safe pal.

I am always looking to avoid trouble when I ride.

I hope you will also ride safely, Driller.

Spud

FastDoc · 06-25-2012, 12:13 AM

Whole bike should be blue.

Yamazong.

Yamablue.

Just sayin'

:wink:

View Poll Results: Which Color Tusk Handguards Should I Choose For My Zong?
Black Handguards with Orange Spoilers	6	40.00%
Orange Handguards with Black Spoilers	4	26.67%
Orange Handguards with Orange Spoilers	3	20.00%
White Handguards with Orange Spoilers	0	0%
Black Handguards with Black Spoilers	1	6.67%
White Handguards with Black Spoilers	1	6.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

06-23-2012, 01:25 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I can replace the handguard spoilers for $10/pair, so color appearance might be more important than the ability of the color to hide damage. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-23-2012, 01:28 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Indeed, I can replace all the components of the Tusk handguards. For example, I can also replace the handguard shields for $30/pair. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-23-2012, 01:45 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I think a side photograph of my Zong might also help us choose the best color for my handguards. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-23-2012, 02:00 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Perhaps some rear photographs will also help with the color selection. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-23-2012, 01:21 AM	#1
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Which Color Tusk Handguards Should I Choose for my Zong? I've been exploring a lot of mountain trails lately. Therefore, I have decided to mount a pair of Tusk D-Flex Handguards on my Zong. I'm going to order the Tusk handguards in three days, so please vote in the poll, and help me decide which color I should choose! 1) Black Handguards with Orange Spoilers 2) Orange Handguards with Black Spoilers 3) Orange Handguards with Orange Spoilers 4) White Handguards with Orange Spoilers 5) Black Handguards with Black Spoilers 6) White Handguards with Black Spoilers Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-23-2012, 11:35 AM	#6
wilserchinarider Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 380	Orange and orange...looks great and gives the most visibility to oncoming motorists FTW! Plus, I want you vested in as much orange as possible so you don't have any more silly ideas about a total color change...
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06-23-2012, 01:50 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like option #1 the best. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-23-2012, 02:00 PM	#8
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I voted black with orange as well, suits the Zong 8)
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06-23-2012, 02:29 PM	#11
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I wish to thank everyone for his input. Please keep the votes coming in; I am going to order the Tusk D-Flex Handguards on Monday afternoon. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has excellent customer service, so I should receive the handguards on Tuesday. I plan to install the handguards on either Tuesday, or Wednesday. Of course, I will post a new thread regarding the handguard installation in the Dual Sport Forum. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-24-2012, 02:00 AM	#12
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I see several more votes were cast. Thanks for the input, gentlemen! Please keep the votes coming in. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-25-2012, 12:05 AM	#13
driller Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawrence, Ks. Posts: 195	Spud I had to go with black just because everyone knows orange is the ugliest color for a motorcycle you must remember I work for the dot and am forced to wear orange at work ALL the time. It is like wearing a bullseye for traffic Surely red or blue would be safer and best of all make it FASTER. I have wanted to kid Spud about this for some time. Be safe pal.
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06-25-2012, 12:13 AM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Whole bike should be blue. Yamazong. Yamablue. Just sayin' :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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