Assembled here is an assortment of my Suzuki V-Strom accessories. Most of them were created out of a need for more comfort for around town and distance riding.

Soft Luggage Side Guard -- DL650

Although similar to a standard tubular guard, I've added a shield that allows luggage to sit more squarely against its surface. The guard also helps fill in a vacant spot on the left side of the bike and looks good even when luggage is not being used.

Rear view of the soft luggage guard in use with Cortech soft luggage.

I first made it in black, then silver and can't decide which color looks better on the bike.

Accessory Tube Luggage Guard - DL650

After having a number of Stromers inquire about possibly having a luggage guard that would double as a storage tube holder, I have put together an alternate design for the standard luggage guard. It features a different shield design with recessed areas along the top edge to keep web straps or stainless steel bands that would hold a storage tube in place.

A Litttle Security

Soft Luggage Support/Heat Shield (Aftermarket Pipes)

UNIVERSAL-FIT shield keeps soft luggage off of the hot surface of most of the popular aftermarket exhaust systems. Fits from 4 1/4 inch to 6 inch diameter oval or round pipes. Left and right side fit for the DL1000.

I don't currently run an aftermarket pipe but was curious to see how it fit to the OEM pipe. Not recommended for carbon-fiber pipes.

Radiator Guard - DL650

A new accessory for the wee Strom, it was a great suggestion from a fellow Stromer. I used a material that we have quite a bit of experience with, black 1/4" ABS plastic, for the frame and a diamond pattern expanded sheet grille that matches the air ducts on the nose.

The guard attaches on each side using the left and right cowl-to-radiator bolts and sits flush against the radiators caps allowing 1/2 inch between it and the radiator core. I've also added felt pads to the back of the guard to avoid possible scuffs or marring to the radiators caps.

Oil Cooler Guard - DL650

This oil cooler guard replaces the stock item to assure better protection from rocks, sticks, etc.

DL1000 Radiator Guard

Switchplate - DL650 only

While on a ride with a fellow weeStromer, he had made the suggestion that an item like this would be very useful for mounting toggle switches, indicator lights or even an ohmmeter.

Made of 1/4" ABS, it can be easily drilled to accomodate any number of different switches or indicator lights, etc. Wires from these switches can be easily zip-tied to the main electrical harness from the ignition switch. Prevents unnecessary drilling or cutting of the upper portion of the cowling.

The Driver's Backrest

The V-Strom DL650/1000 Driver's Backrest

This item has really helped with low back pain I've had over the past few years and really gives a secure feeling on long rides. It has 4 adjustments forward and back and allows seat removal without removing the backrest. Also a great place to tie gear to.

The backrest includes knobs so that it can be easily removed from its mounting brackets.

The cushion pad can be adjusted for tilt.

Passenger Backrest DL650/DL1000

Cheryl will absolutely not ride without one!

This backrest is adjustable forward and back 3 positions for different size passengers and attaches quickly using the two knurled knobs. It also features twin support posts for added strength.

Color coordinating the Stroms. We've recently made a few of these alternating the colors.

Cushion with backing plate alone can also be attached to the face of a hard luggage topbox.

Soft Tailbag Extension Plate

This aluminum platform attaches on top of the backrest brackets using the same two knobbed bolts that hold the passenger backrest in place. It can be used with or without the backrest mounted. Measures 10" x 12". Two holes placed at the rear corners will accept 1/4" bolts which, when installed from beneath, will provide a no-slip attachment point for bungees.

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