FJR Factory Hand protectors.

[Baz]

Funny, I didn't have to touch mine with a Dremel. Mind you, I've got those 'stitch bar ends mit der helmet locks on them.

I would bet this is the case. You would have had to dremel out the stock ones.

I bought a Suzuki kit which provided Suzuki bar ends which I could have used, but they were quite a bit lighter than the stock yamaha bar ends, so I dremeled.

As for the BMW covers. He may have to wait for a "quote" which will probably include a added bike option with the guards.  

[surfsup]

not sure if these are the right ones but will call bob's to see if they can tell us...

From BOB'S BMW

Part# 71607652330

$81.79 + S&H.

[coastalmainedan]

BMW: will check this week.

Looked really nice but the hookup to handlebars looks potentially ugly.  About 14" length.
Going with the Vstrom.

[surfsup]

not sure if these are the right ones but will call bob's to see if they can tell us...

From BOB'S BMW

Part# 71607652330

$81.79 + S&H.

bob's did not know - said they were $107 - and could return them if they didn't work.

i think the suzuki's are the best way to go for those without throttlemeisters - which leaves me still looking

[barb]

gawd, the yammie ones are fugly!

[Baz]

gawd, the yammie ones are fugly!

That's the thing. I have never been able to see a decent picture of one that is equipped. It looks as though they are a shroud that fits over the mirrors.

[Baz]

BTW, I finally got to put a few miles on mine on a rather cool day and I am very happy with them!

Only complaint is they take away a little vision out of the mirrors, but not a big deal.

[squeezer]

i think the suzuki's are the best way to go for those without throttlemeisters - which leaves me still looking

Over on fjrforum, several people have the VStrom guards with throttlemeisters and say they're not a problem.  

I didn't want to risk it.  I just took my Dremel and hacked the ends off.




Baz -- your next move is to the FZ1 mirrors (not shown in above photo).

[surfsup]

Over on fjrforum, several people have the VStrom guards with throttlemeisters and say they're not a problem.  

I didn't want to risk it.  I just took my Dremel and hacked the ends off.

i had thought of that - but was not sure how they'd handle the wind without the end post (the part you hacked off).

i reckon for the price it won't hurt to try 'em

[Baz]

Baz -- your next move is to the FZ1 mirrors (not shown in above photo).

Squeezer...

Actually, I have come to the conclusion that without the hand guards, I would be seeing my gloves in the mirror instead of the handguards.

I have got used to them being on the bike, and decided that there is not really a safety issue with the handguards obstructing my vision.  

I noticed you have a 1st gen FJR and that could be the difference. Not a big issue with my 2nd gen.

[squeezer]

If it ain't broke, etc.  

How do you like the handguards now that you've got some miles on them?  I'm a pretty big fan.

[Baz]

So far I can say that these things are a fine addition.

I bought them as last year I rode through some nasty rain storms, and decided that the only place that I was suffering was hand protection. (I don't have heated grips or gloves, or waterproof gloves).

As my luck would have it, not one rain storm this year. But I believe that when this happens, I will like the guards.  

[bungie4]

So far I can say that these things are a fine addition.
As my luck would have it, not one rain storm this year. But I believe that when this happens, I will like the guards.  

Well its been raining here in North/Central Ontario since Monday. Today being Canada Day and having the day off (and an employer who REFUSES to let you take off a Friday or Monday in its place), I decided to hell with it and went for a 400km ride in the rain.

Its true, a sucky day riding is MILES better than a good day at work!

Now, handguards, the difference they make in the rain is phenomenal. Its got to be *REALLY* coming down before your gloves get wet. In fact, a few weeks back I rode through about 2hrs of pretty hard Wisconsin rain wearing my mesh gloves.  They were basically dry until we stopped to grab a hotel for the night. Those hand guards are on my top 3 mods to my FJR with price being no object.

[Baz]

It's official. The guards were the most inexpensive and 2nd best mod to the FJR (my PC III was the 1st).

It is just amazing how well they protect ones hands. I rode without gloves for a short hop on the highway, and really, I did not feel any wind or bugs at all.

Still have not met a rainstorm worth noting though.

[surfsup]

thanks for the report

[bungie4]

It is just amazing how well they protect ones hands. I rode without gloves for a short hop on the highway, and really, I did not feel any wind or bugs at all.
Still have not met a rainstorm worth noting though.

It'll happen, probably this fall sometime it'll be around 10C and the rain will come down. They'll move from 2nd best to first place after that. Guaranteed.

[Baz]

10 C....

You just described about 70% of the riding season here!

[bungie4]

10 C....
You just described about 70% of the riding season here!

Unfortunately, the same here too. We just had a kick-ass Labour Day long weekend though. 24-27C and sunny for 3 days straight. Hope it holds, leaving for Tennesee in 10 days.

[Wanderer]

Squeezer-
    How are your hand guards holding up with no bar end support in the long term? Issues with the mounting hole wallowing out or excess stress to the bolt?
I really like this solution as I have some super heavy custom made bar-ends that fit really close and don't wanna move/adjust things.

Trying to decide between these or hippo hands.

[squeezer]

The handguards float back a little sometimes, especially when I smack them into the Vstream when pushing the bike around the garage. I think I push them forward maybe once every couple of weeks. I tighten the screw whenever I check fasteners, but it usually doesn't budge.

In other words, three seasons now and no real issues.