1st Thoughts and Loads of Questions

[Arto]

Well I like it! Especially the grunt. It's a hoot, Battlewing tyres seem fine especially on a couple of bends on the A272 where I had my boots decking out

First thoughts,after a 130 mile ride back from the dealer, plenty of grunt(did I mention that), comfortable riding position, it's so good to be back on a big trailee, but a lot of wind noise, I may have to look for an aftermarket bigger screen.

What are the can options? I would love to hear a bit more of that v twin, not so noisy as to attract to much (fed) attention, but I'm sure you now what I mean.

I'm getting an occasional bit of harsh vibe from the gearbox, may be chain/spocket related I'll keep you informed.When I check it all over in the next  couple of weks.

No problems with the height issues,

I don't think I need a lowering link for the suspension, it certainly feels wide with the panniers on, on the NT700 I used the cat whiskers principle, not sure on the DL, do the panniers stick out more than the bars?

Has anyone mounted a Zumo? if so where to you take the power from?, same for the autocom?

Also has anyone done an HID headlamp conversion, I have done this on the last two bikes, but these had seperate bulbs for main and dip.

Nice bike I like it.

[Hutchie]

Sounds like a happy bunny, no surprises there.  

Wind noise, did you try opening your visor.

Also, before you spend out on a different screen, try moving yours.

Popular mods also are mirror extenders and aprilia mirrors (see other thread about those) to stop turbulence/ wind noise.

I nearly fell off the bike after my first 77 mile ride, thought , what have I done. But I moved the stock screen , put some washers in the bottom to tilt it a wee bit (it is only a wee bit) , and I love it. I have a big touring givi screen, but don't get on with it.
The same solution doesn't seem to work twice in a row though, but I would suggest fiddling with what you have before paying for anything else (ooer matron)

[doublevodka]

Great to see you enjoying and hell yes the panniers stick out way further than the bars ;) think about it this way, how often are you going to ride with them on, once mine have been on an that was ride back from dealers ;)

An IMO you won't need HID conversion, the standard lights are some of the best on any bike ;)

[StromGeeza]

An IMO you won't need HID conversion, the standard lights are some of the best on any bike ;)

+1 on that, so long as your glass is clean.

Geeza

[Quoman]

what are the can options....mmm......wel not Scorpion!! try Remus or akrapovich

[Sven]

what are the can options....mmm......wel not Scorpion!! try Remus or akrapovich

Errrr..... yes you can get Scorpion for the DL1000 & plenty of other choices.
Think you're refering to 650 Quoman.

As for power for accesseries - I've fitted a cigarette socket under the seat & one on the fairing as well. Both got off ebay, the front one is marine waterproof & 2 metres of wire @ £10.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WATERPROOF-12V-AC ... 0147938101

[Eric The Viking]

An IMO you won't need HID conversion, the standard lights are some of the best on any bike ;)

+1 on that, so long as your glass is clean.

Geeza

Stick in a couple of bright white bulbs off e-bay for £8, brilliant!

[dogpuf]

If you update your profile with your bike its easier to answer your queries