2016ES - Vstrom Handguards?

[faster675]

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?

 

[escapefjrtist]

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

--G

 

[faster675]

Thank you escapeartist !

 

[escapefjrtist]

You're welcome!

--G

 

[JamesK]

Would this kit work on a Gen 2?

 

[escapefjrtist]

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

--G

 

[MadMax1996]

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.

 

[escapefjrtist]

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

--G

 

[dcarver]

oooooh, I forgot about these!

 

[MadMax1996]

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.

 

[wetwolf]

Would they work with a Throttlemeister? Anybody know?

 

[GillaFunk]

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

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 =)

 

[escapefjrtist]

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.

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.

--G

 

[Mayhem454]

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!

 

[dcarver]

25 bucks on sale!

 

[BigOgre]

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.

 

[Canadian FJR]

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

 

[user 88993]

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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!</p></blockquote>

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

 

[Canadian FJR]

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