I took the hand guards off last June and rode the rest of the summer without them, they seemed to be more style over function anyway, ordered the factory KTM guards and will run them this spring.
Astar WP Scouts, dry and comfy, good protection on the road, Gaerne SG10 for the dirt. Just picked up a pair of Combat Lites, I can't stop trying new stuff, would love to try the Canyons next, wife just shakes her head...