Hand Guards tasteless or practical - SV650.org

27-08-06, 09:59 PM

Hey Folks I'm back again with another dumb question. I'm thinking about fitting a pair of moto cross style handguards to my naked curvy and was curious about whether anyone else has done this already and can recommend some.

Or if I'm about to place a tasteless piece of tat to my beloved bike. I wouldn't ask except my wife keeps reminding me how bad my taste can be sometimes so I thought I'd try the valued opinion of you all.

Cheers
Rich

27-08-06, 10:40 PM

I have handguards from a klr on mine, slight modification to the handguards is requires, Vstrom handguards are bolt on

27-08-06, 11:48 PM

They look alright if you fit renthals.

28-08-06, 09:42 AM

Hey RandyO.

This has got to be too good to be true

You're telling me that VStrom Hand Guards will fit straight on to my 2000, Y model, nekked, curvy

That's awesome news dude, I always seem to have to modify whatever I attempt to fit to the bike. Nice you

Cheers
Rich

21QUEST · 28-08-06, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xlewdx

Hey RandyO.

This has got to be too good to be true

You're telling me that VStrom Hand Guards will fit straight on to my 2000, Y model, nekked, curvy

That's awesome news dude, I always seem to have to modify whatever I attempt to fit to the bike. Nice you

Cheers
Rich

Yep and even more shocking is the fact that they are only cost £22

Cheers
Ben

28-08-06, 10:53 AM

WOW

Sent a general enquiry through Suzuki UK's website re. the guards this morning.

Just had a phone call from Claycross Powersports to say they'd be emailed by Suzuki UK and would I like to order the Items for £23 incl. delivery.

The whole things been done in 2 hours. Well chuffed

When I get the guards and get them fitted I'll post some pics.

Ben, RandyO and Razor thanks for the help, much appreciated.

Rich

28-08-06, 04:01 PM

I would have vstrom handguards but for I put mine on before Suzuki made the vstrom

28-08-06, 07:21 PM

Do you guys mean the type of plastic guards to keep the windblast off in winter or are they thin ones fixed to the bar ends to protect from branches? If the former, do the Vstrom ones fit a pointy SV ?(mines a K5), I've been meaning to get some for ages.

28-08-06, 07:36 PM

The strom ones are quite substantial so serve both purposes IIRC. There was a pic with an SV with some on somewhere once. If they are decently strong they will help prevent broken levers too

28-08-06, 07:43 PM

anyone know if they will fit a pointy sv "s" model without infringing on the steering lock?

could be a useful mod.

Paul

27-08-06, 09:59 PM	#1
xlewdx Guest Posts: n/a	Hand Guards tasteless or practical Hey Folks I'm back again with another dumb question. I'm thinking about fitting a pair of moto cross style handguards to my naked curvy and was curious about whether anyone else has done this already and can recommend some. Or if I'm about to place a tasteless piece of tat to my beloved bike. I wouldn't ask except my wife keeps reminding me how bad my taste can be sometimes so I thought I'd try the valued opinion of you all. Cheers Rich

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27-08-06, 10:40 PM	#2
RandyO Guest Posts: n/a	I have handguards from a klr on mine, slight modification to the handguards is requires, Vstrom handguards are bolt on

27-08-06, 11:48 PM	#3
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	They look alright if you fit renthals.

28-08-06, 09:42 AM	#4
xlewdx Guest Posts: n/a	Hey RandyO. This has got to be too good to be true You're telling me that VStrom Hand Guards will fit straight on to my 2000, Y model, nekked, curvy That's awesome news dude, I always seem to have to modify whatever I attempt to fit to the bike. Nice you Cheers Rich

28-08-06, 10:53 AM	#6
xlewdx Guest Posts: n/a	WOW Sent a general enquiry through Suzuki UK's website re. the guards this morning. Just had a phone call from Claycross Powersports to say they'd be emailed by Suzuki UK and would I like to order the Items for £23 incl. delivery. The whole things been done in 2 hours. Well chuffed When I get the guards and get them fitted I'll post some pics. Ben, RandyO and Razor thanks for the help, much appreciated. Rich

28-08-06, 04:01 PM	#7
RandyO Guest Posts: n/a	I would have vstrom handguards but for I put mine on before Suzuki made the vstrom

28-08-06, 07:21 PM	#8
oldjack Guest Posts: n/a	Do you guys mean the type of plastic guards to keep the windblast off in winter or are they thin ones fixed to the bar ends to protect from branches? If the former, do the Vstrom ones fit a pointy SV ?(mines a K5), I've been meaning to get some for ages.

28-08-06, 07:36 PM	#9
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	The strom ones are quite substantial so serve both purposes IIRC. There was a pic with an SV with some on somewhere once. If they are decently strong they will help prevent broken levers too

28-08-06, 07:43 PM	#10
paulthewitt Guest Posts: n/a	anyone know if they will fit a pointy sv "s" model without infringing on the steering lock? could be a useful mod. Paul