V-Strom Hand Guard Extenders

[garauld]

Since it's getting a bit cooler here (at least in NYS) I thought I'd refresh this offer. I installed the kit from FJRGoodies some time ago. It had everything but a few extra washers. As I understand it, the guards from the 650 do not have the barend clips. FJRGoodies sells the guards from a 1000 which has the wrap-around clips that attach to the barends shown in the second photo. Modifications to the guards involved moving the barends out a bit to fit the guard clips and taking off a bit of the guard plastic on the left side for clutch lever switch arm clearance. Washers can be used to move the barends. A dremel and a sanding drum made quick work of providing the needed clearance. On my first trip to work (55 mi RT) it started out at about 31° - a bit chilly. Overall the guards worked well, except, they weren't low enough to keep my fingertips out of the air flow, so they got cold. I went down to the shop and got a bit of light aluminum sheet and bent up some guard extenders. After checking proper fitment, I powdercoated them and used (3) SST M4 screws per side to attach them. Here's the final install on the clutch side:

They are much warmer on a chilly morning commute. I doubt you'd ever need electric gloves with these. PM me if you want a set with screws; $25 delivered.

 

[f1fan]

I don't have the guards yet, but plan on installing them this winter. The extenders you made look like a nice add-on for the guards. I will definitely keep these in mind when I get the guards.

 

[madmike2]

I installed mine when I mounted the hand guards for the NorCal ride last weekend. They absolutely solved the cold fingertip issue, exactly as promised.

Thanks, Gary. Top notch work, as usual. :yahoo:

 

[Patriot]

PM sent

have a used set purchased from a peep here

still in the box waiting for Isabella to return to the fold and for winter to come last week of Dec :dribble:

let's ride safe and be careful out there,

Mike in Nawlins'

 

[Intech]

I went to FJRGoodies and don't see the hand guard kits anywhere. What am I missing? Can someone send me a direct link?

 

[f1fan]

Bob, you need to call them and order them over the phone. They do not have them listed on their website. I think the person you need to talk to is Guru Glen.

Ingo

 

[tcfjr]

I run with a set of Garuald extenders on my handguards, and they make a big difference when the temperature gets really low. They also seem to keep my hands almost totally dry, even in the heaviest downpour.

 

[madmike2]

I went to FJRGoodies and don't see the hand guard kits anywhere. What am I missing? Can someone send me a direct link?

You can also contact Gary McCoy (as per the Alternate Parts Source thread in the FAQ section). They are a multi brand dealer and he's hooked me up with Suzuki parts at the same discount.

 

[ndivita]

Since it's getting a bit cooler here (at least in NYS) I thought I'd refresh this offer. I installed the kit from FJRGoodies some time ago. It had everything but a few extra washers. As I understand it, the guards from the 650 do not have the barend clips. FJRGoodies sells the guards from a 1000 which has the wrap-around clips that attach to the barends shown in the second photo. Modifications to the guards involved moving the barends out a bit to fit the guard clips and taking off a bit of the guard plastic on the left side for clutch lever switch arm clearance. Washers can be used to move the barends. A dremel and a sanding drum made quick work of providing the needed clearance. On my first trip to work (55 mi RT) it started out at about 31° - a bit chilly. Overall the guards worked well, except, they weren't low enough to keep my fingertips out of the air flow, so they got cold. I went down to the shop and got a bit of light aluminum sheet and bent up some guard extenders. After checking proper fitment, I powdercoated them and used (3) SST M4 screws per side to attach them. Here's the final install on the clutch side:

They are much warmer on a chilly morning commute. I doubt you'd ever need electric gloves with these. PM me if you want a set with screws; $25 delivered.

I just bought a set of the handguards. Will be doing the install in about six weeks when I get back to town. Will order a set of the extenders from then. Many thanks.

 

[fjrnc]

Since it's getting a bit cooler here (at least in NYS) I thought I'd refresh this offer. I installed the kit from FJRGoodies some time ago. It had everything but a few extra washers. As I understand it, the guards from the 650 do not have the barend clips. FJRGoodies sells the guards from a 1000 which has the wrap-around clips that attach to the barends shown in the second photo. Modifications to the guards involved moving the barends out a bit to fit the guard clips and taking off a bit of the guard plastic on the left side for clutch lever switch arm clearance. Washers can be used to move the barends. A dremel and a sanding drum made quick work of providing the needed clearance. On my first trip to work (55 mi RT) it started out at about 31° - a bit chilly. Overall the guards worked well, except, they weren't low enough to keep my fingertips out of the air flow, so they got cold. I went down to the shop and got a bit of light aluminum sheet and bent up some guard extenders. After checking proper fitment, I powdercoated them and used (3) SST M4 screws per side to attach them. Here's the final install on the clutch side:

They are much warmer on a chilly morning commute. I doubt you'd ever need electric gloves with these. PM me if you want a set with screws; $25 delivered.

Garauld,

that is awesome. I just sent you a pm to pursue getting a pair if possible.