It’s questionable whether or not you need a brake reservoir protector and exhaust valve guard on the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS.
But one thing’s for sure: they look cool!
And, since they’re made by SW-Motech, the parts are super quality and come with easily understandable instructions.
Actually, the complex exhaust valve on the V-Strom could use some protection, because it wouldn’t take much to rip the thing off its mount, even on a mildly off-road trail.
There’s not much to say about these parts: they appear to be either laser or water jet cut and bent to size on a precision CNC press.
They’re made from brushed aluminum and the brake reservoir cover comes with a single stainless steel Allen screw to replace the stock screw that holds the plastic reservoir on the bike.
The exhaust valve probably does need protecting and the SW-Motech guard bolts on using the existing stock screws. Installation is easy as pie and takes probably all of about 2 minutes.
Not much more to say, so here are a few pics:
Here’s a studio shot of the SW-Motech rear brake master cylinder reservoir protector for the V-Strom. And here’s the SW-Motech Suzuki exhaust valve guard.
This is a photo showing the complex and unprotected exhaust valve on the V-Strom. And here it is, protected with the SW-Motech guard. Here’s the unprotected rear brake cylinder reservoir. Now protected with the SW-Motech guard. The V-Strom, now with both protected. The protector plate for the brake cylinder in the center is standard equipment.Conclusion
They look great and hopefully will do the job. Are they really necessary? Debatable… But what the heck — dual-sport bikes are all about farkling, right?
The SW-Motech Rear Brake Reservoir Guard for the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS costs $35.99. The SW-Motech Exhaust Valve Guard for the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS costs $29.99. Buy ’em using these links and help support webBikeWorld!
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