Thanks for the link. I entered my 2022 and it turns out I don't get a fit. Did you modify the hand guards at all? OR does it just fit right on without modifications?
Hand Guards for 2022
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SkooterG
Purveyor of Crooked Facts
Those handguards are for a Suzuki so you are not going to get an official 'fit' for an FJR. I've installed a half dozen pair on FJRs. As mentioned above, a slight modification to the bar-end portion of the handguard will be required. It needs to be enlarged to fit the FJR's bar end. Also, some washers for the throttle side will be needed.
Do you own a Dremel or similar?
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
What Skooter ^^^^ says. I also used a spacer on the brake lever pivot.
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bigdog
Active member
Silly question, but does it come with both right and left? Picture shows a set, but then says HANGUARD, and there is another link above for same part for $30 more...
RossKean
Well-known member
It is described as a "Hand Guard Set" - would assume both...
I suspect the higher priced one is a different model that does not fit our bikes. I ordered the part number listed above and should have the package by end of this week.
bigdog
Active member
I assume so as well but looking for verification. I am having them shipped to me in SC for a cross country trip. I am flying to SC to pick up the bike....
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
Yes, they come as a set with hardware included for both sides. As we've posted, these fit well but you do need to slightly enlarge hard guard to fit OE bar weight, add a thin washer on throttle side and while not necessary, I added a short spacer on RH pivot.
~G
Got my Suzuki handguards from Partzilla. (There are two in the box.) Mounted them this afternoon/evening. The pieces in the kit I used are the new posts, nuts, washers, and spacers needed to attach the clutch and brake handles and the guards at those points. Had to buy a couple of 6mm-1.00 x 40mm (could have probably used 35mm length) button head socket screws at the local hardware store so they would be long enough to remount the bar weights. Used a number of different sized washers from my toolbox to replicate the spacing and pinch-type attachment method described by NormKern at post #56 in this thread: https://www.fjrowners.com/threads/hand-guards.28986/page-3.
Am interested to see how much protection these are going to provide. They don't seem to sit as high across my knuckles as I'd hoped they would, but truth will be once I get it out for a ride in cold weather.
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions you folks posted above.
Mark
Am interested to see how much protection these are going to provide. They don't seem to sit as high across my knuckles as I'd hoped they would, but truth will be once I get it out for a ride in cold weather.
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions you folks posted above.
Mark
Responding to my own thread. The versa handguards provide some protection, especially from bugs and rocks flying up from bikes or cars in front of you, but they don't provide complete wind protection. Maybe the older sets were taller, but the ones I got three weeks ago are just a bit too small from top to bottom. Been getting chilly here off and on (40s F evenings). I dont feel cold wind flowing underneathe the guards but it is definitely sneaking over the top onto my knuckles. Again, they provide a lot of protection, including to help allow the grip heaters to stay warmer, but these aren't as perfect as I was hoping they would be. I have ordered the Barkbusters BBZ Handguard Kit and am going to see if they will fit over the versa guards. I want to run the versa's year round but hope the BBZs add that little bit more protection top and bottom for late Fall and winter (if she don't snow). Thanks.
RossKean
Well-known member
I find my heated grips are sufficient to keep hands more comfortable with modest temperatures (or wet). Heated waterproof gloves are the gold standard for comfort! I have a pair that I rarely use but they make a big difference keeping fingers warm to the tips as well as the backs of the hands. (Heated jacket liner too!) My shoulder season is significantly extended with heated gear and rarely get out once it really turns cold - salt on the roads is not kind to motorcycles.
Bill Lumberg
Merica
Barkbuster storms are easy to install, and effective. They bolt right up.
And again. I put the BBZs over the top of the suzuki handguards. The bar end bolt holes wouldn't line up but a couple large zip ties worked nicely to affix the outside edge of the BBZs to the suzuki guards. Will be fine for Fall. The BBZs signicantly provide a number of more inches of protection all the way around the suzuki guards.
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Madmudder
Tim
What is the secret to get them mounted at the same level on both sides? I have tried swapping the hardware from one side to the other and one side stays lower than the other and is very noticeable looking at it from the front of the bike. I see some indicate they added hardware but where and what was required? Are you gourds now symmetrical to one another?
SkooterG
Purveyor of Crooked Facts
Yes they are! I wish I could find someone to make them again!!!
I’m thinking HVMP Extra Heavy weights on a lathe would work(?)
SkooterG
Purveyor of Crooked Facts
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
Mine are equally spaced at brake and clutch pivots. I used the pivot bolt with the longer (taller) hex on clutch side and the pivot with shorter hex on brake side. On brake side I added a nylon bushing so both pivots are equal height above perch.
~G
Madmudder
Tim
Thank you for the response escapefjrtist I will give it a try, by chance you might have a photo or 2? I'll give it a try later this morning
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