[jdc48160]

Anyone done it?

I'm thinking about it once I replace my current mirrors.

My bike has MSR bars on it, basically dirtbike bars.

Also has an Acerbis Blitz headlight on the front too.

I want them more for added protection than looks, but I also think they might look kinda cool on the bike.

 

[Coop]

Yep lots of folks have done it. You can try searching, there are quite a few posts.

I have DL650 (V-Strom) hand guards on my SV. I doubt they would offer protection, except from the wind, which they do quite well.

 

[dan46n2]

I have the DL handguards on my SV.
see link in sig.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

Mmm, hand guards

(DL650)

 

[jdc48160]

Those DL650 ones look HUGE.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

Any smaller and I wouldn't believe they keep your hands warm.

 

[briderdt]

I have the Cycra Stealth hand guards (more like wind deflectors, as they're not all that strong, but all I wanted them for was wind). I had to get a shim kit from Lockitt.com when I bought my Heaterz heated grips, as I didn't have enough room for the controls and the clamp for the wind deflectors. The extra space made all the difference. And in fact, I think the wind deflectors make MORE of a difference than the heated grips.

 

[507phantom]

looks like an angry rabbit

 

[BlinkerFluid]

I'm about to buy these.
http://www.powermadd.com/products/starserieshandguard.html

eisenfaust has them on his SV

 

[Iakayak81]

i'm running powermadds as well

 

[stevesims22]

i'm running powermadds as well

How was the install/fittment with the PowerMadds on the S model? I'm looking at picking up a set for mine for some added "cool-ness" and a little wind blockage.

 

[Iakayak81]

i had to grind a little bit off of part of the clutch perch. its a little tight fit, but it works. the gaurds will hit the dash, but its right at lock, so not alot of steeting reduction. i like the powermadds because of the 'removable' wind block

 

[RedRaptor22]

I put on a pair of cycra hand guards I bought for $35 at the cyclegear store here in town. I had to narrow up the composite brackets for them to fit between the levers and switches but they came out ok, I also slotted the holes where the guards screw onto the brackets so that I could angle them up to get rid of the sad droopy look you get when you put them on clipons.

 

[Mandalorian]

Mmm, hand guards

(DL650)

HEy Wally, do you think those would fit with bar end mirrors? Mabye with a little modding?

Can you take some other photos from different angles? How do they attach to the handlebars?

Thanks, RK

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

They'd definitely fit with bar end mirrors. I'll try to remember pics later (though it might be raining). They have a little adapter piece that the ends clip on to (basically).

 

[Mandalorian]

Thanks Wally,

Just bumping it back to the top as a little pre-weekend reminder.

Chris

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

N/P man. See you at the place we can't speak about! lol.

(the barcave as it were lol)

 

[Liren]

I've got a set of guards I'm going to install - however, I'm going to have to grind down my brake lever for it to clear the guard.

 

[worldrevolver]

DL650's on my 03

 

[jbswear]

I have a set of those...I want to figure out how to mount them on my GSX-R swap.