2016ES - Vstrom Handguards?

I've searched the faq, fjrcomparo, and the forum. ... Can't find an answer. ...... I had the V-strom hand guards on my 2005. .. One of the best mods ever. ..... Does anyone know if the same kit will fit on a 2016?

Go with the late model VStrom kit, easy install and looks like it belongs. They're around $70 from PartZilla.

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Thank you escapeartist !

You're welcome!

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Would this kit work on a Gen 2?

^^^^ no reason it shouldn't JamesK.

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I had the V-Strom 650 guards on my Bandit 1200 - they were really nice in the cold weather. That style only mounted at the lever pivot point - not at the bar end.

Please post pics and info when you get this setup and installed.

Congrats on the '16 FJR.

Excuse the garage pics, but here are the '14 VStrom knuckle guards [linked above] installed on my '15.







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oooooh, I forgot about these!

Wow, those look pretty good. Were any modifications needed (dremel) to get them to fit?

Also, is there any contact when at full lock?

Thanks for the pics.

Would they work with a Throttlemeister? Anybody know?

escapefjrtist said:

Excuse the garage pics, but here are the '14 VStrom knuckle guards [linked above] installed on my '15.
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I installed the VStrom guards off of my "07 FJR onto my '13 FJR. Direct bolt on. Though, I like look and design of the '14 guards. They appear to have more protection.

Maybe I'll upgrade =)

MadMax1996 said:

Wow, those look pretty good. Were any modifications needed (dremel) to get them to fit?
Also, is there any contact when at full lock?

Thanks for the pics.

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Yeah, a few minor mods were needed. Slightly enlarge the bar end opening(s) to fit the OE FJR weights, spaced the RH bar end with a thin washer so the throttle was free and sourced a short spacer for the RH lever pivot.

No contact at full lock. For winter, I use Watershed muffs and there's ample clearance even for those.

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Thread update, just ordered these from link above and with shipping to Seattle the total was $33.47. Lol I was only entertaining the thought of hand guards then I found these at this price, I couldn't not have them in the garage as an option!

25 bucks on sale!

Perfect! With summer coming to a close I started thinking about these again. Haven't installed my old ones as they're sorta weather-beaten but I've missed them. For this price a no-brainer.

Your timing is perfect. I was looking to see if they would fit on my18. Had them on my 03.

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Thanks a lot! It was not on my farkle list but $33.47 shipped was too good to pass.

FYI- you need the Strom hardware (longer pivot bolts)

I just mounted mine up, slight contact at full lock on the clutch side.

Thanks for the spacer tip for the bar ends.

This is a great addition for cold or wet weather.

Here is another good guide

https://www.fjrtech.net/getdbitem.cfm?item=30