Fitting DL650 handguards - SV650.org

Mark_h · 14-01-07, 07:54 PM

I know there have been some previous threads on the subject however laziness prevents me searching them out and either extending or linking to them.

The other day I fitted a pair of DL650 guards to my old naked curvy. Went out today with my heated grips set to half heat and my summer gloves on and was toasty warm. Even turned the heater off once the sun got up a bit. Much comfier than fighting with winter gloves and still getting freezing fingertips.

Probably not the most attractive accessory to fit to a bike, but if you want to extend your riding season can not recommend them highly enough.

If you plan to fit them, it's quite straightforward, but I did have to move the lever mounts inwards a bit as the left hand one caused the choke to foul the guards and the right hand one ended up with the guard about half an inch too far away from the end of the grip.

I would also suggest you readjust your clutch cable correctly before fitting the big plastic bits as it is a bit fiddly getting to the adjuster once you've got the guards fitted.

Oh and get the kit for the DL650 at about £23. As the 650 kit comes with all the fittings. The DL1000 kit is just the guards and you need some very specific bolts to make it all work.

Cheers,
Mark

14-01-07, 08:42 PM

Sounds very good and useful. My winter gloves are horrendous to ride in.

Will they work with clip ons, like a curvy S?

14-01-07, 08:48 PM

Where did you get them Mark?

John

14-01-07, 08:56 PM

They go happily on the faired SV.
I'd just like to note, they do handle minor crashes well, if you don't mind the scratches.

Mark_h · 14-01-07, 09:59 PM

If you search through the history, one of the other Guildford riders, Stu posted some pictures of a pair fitted to his faired bike. They look a lot better on a pointy than a curvy, but either way they keep your hands warm.

They are a genuine Suzuki part. I got mine from local dealer www.Infinitymotorcycles.co.uk I expect any decent dealer will be able to get them for you.

If you manage to track down Stu's posting he had the part numbers too. If I manage to find my paperwork I'll add the part numbers to this thread.

14-01-07, 07:54 PM	#1
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Fitting DL650 handguards I know there have been some previous threads on the subject however laziness prevents me searching them out and either extending or linking to them. The other day I fitted a pair of DL650 guards to my old naked curvy. Went out today with my heated grips set to half heat and my summer gloves on and was toasty warm. Even turned the heater off once the sun got up a bit. Much comfier than fighting with winter gloves and still getting freezing fingertips. Probably not the most attractive accessory to fit to a bike, but if you want to extend your riding season can not recommend them highly enough. If you plan to fit them, it's quite straightforward, but I did have to move the lever mounts inwards a bit as the left hand one caused the choke to foul the guards and the right hand one ended up with the guard about half an inch too far away from the end of the grip. I would also suggest you readjust your clutch cable correctly before fitting the big plastic bits as it is a bit fiddly getting to the adjuster once you've got the guards fitted. Oh and get the kit for the DL650 at about £23. As the 650 kit comes with all the fittings. The DL1000 kit is just the guards and you need some very specific bolts to make it all work. Cheers, Mark __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

14-01-07, 09:59 PM	#5
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	If you search through the history, one of the other Guildford riders, Stu posted some pictures of a pair fitted to his faired bike. They look a lot better on a pointy than a curvy, but either way they keep your hands warm. They are a genuine Suzuki part. I got mine from local dealer www.Infinitymotorcycles.co.uk I expect any decent dealer will be able to get them for you. If you manage to track down Stu's posting he had the part numbers too. If I manage to find my paperwork I'll add the part numbers to this thread. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

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14-01-07, 08:42 PM	#2
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds very good and useful. My winter gloves are horrendous to ride in. Will they work with clip ons, like a curvy S?

14-01-07, 08:48 PM	#3
ejohnh Guest Posts: n/a	Where did you get them Mark? John

14-01-07, 08:56 PM	#4
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	They go happily on the faired SV. I'd just like to note, they do handle minor crashes well, if you don't mind the scratches.