Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1314660 times)

Lemonwizard · « **Reply #10160 on:** June 29, 2021, 12:02:35 »

Finished the wiring and mounting of the 15£ auxiliary lights. Haven't tested them in the dark yet but I think I'll be quite happy.

Also coated the inside of one indicator housing with reflective tape like Rixington did. 3M "diamond grade" reflective tape. Just big words and hot air? I'll find out in the evening. At first glance the taped indicator does look a bit brighter already; if you look closely you can see that the honeycomb structure of the untaped one has much darker spots.

Lemonwizard · « **Reply #10161 on:** June 30, 2021, 07:35:34 »

I can't quantify how much brighter the taped indicator is, but it definitely is brighter and I'd say it's well worth the roughly 7 £ for 1 meter of tape and maybe 30 minutes of fiddling around.

Recommendation.

The difference is better visible on the full sized image:

Oldleathers · « **Reply #10162 on:** June 30, 2021, 11:54:45 »

Had an evening ride out last night, Aberdaron to Barmouth about 100 miles there and back, very quiet coastal roads, think everyone was watching the football, if you're not a fan great time to be out on the Vstrom.
Brian

Asmith61 · « **Reply #10163 on:** July 03, 2021, 20:31:20 »

Managed to get out this afternoon once the rain had stopped. A trip out to Dungeness, Appledore, & Lydd

Rookie · « **Reply #10164 on:** July 03, 2021, 21:46:50 »

MOT passed to day. I'm happy because I do all my own work, and it's an old bike

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #10165 on:** July 03, 2021, 21:53:32 »

Put a cover over it, having found one when tidying the garage...

TLPower · « **Reply #10166 on:** July 04, 2021, 05:59:29 »

A staggeringly brilliant idea. I take it this cloaking device changes all the cheesenium fasteners into steel?

I have just ordered a Pan America cover so I never have to check my valves again.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #10167 on:** July 04, 2021, 08:11:08 »

if only it turned the bike into a Tracer... it'll be banished back to the cupboard once I'm allowed back out

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #10168 on:** July 04, 2021, 09:29:25 »

Found something for your new electric HD, mr. Power.
https://www.fireprotectionshop.co.uk/fire-blankets-bs-en-1869-1997/welding-drape-material-on-a-roll/1m-x-25m-heavy-duty-welding-drape-on-a-roll.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwuIWHBhBDEiwACXQYsWblJqJA15hE2TvzdAnEKw7UoVjeZoAm_EbUtTKff93hYTf7CKP9aBoCN7UQAvD_BwE

TLPower · « **Reply #10169 on:** July 04, 2021, 09:54:52 »

Thanks for the link Rusty, the Pan America is powered by Revolution Max 1250 wonder engine.

I fear you have failed to keep up with new bikes since you became indoctrinated into the Orange Order.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #10170 on:** July 04, 2021, 09:57:10 »

Mea Culpa. Thought it was the e-thing. Not been taking much notice of Harley since they brought out the Evolution engine.

graingerblaze · « **Reply #10171 on:** July 04, 2021, 10:10:35 »

I wish HD well with the new Pan America, bit of a marmite looking bike but a good one by all accounts. My then new Harley (1200 Sportster) went up in flames in the French Alps a decade ago, and although HD gave me a full refund for the defect I have never looked at them again... till now. Enjoy the new ride 🙂

timangus · « **Reply #10172 on:** July 05, 2021, 20:08:49 »

Used the remaining G3 Glasscoat from doing my newer MX5 on the Strom, in the hope that the rain will stop soon so I can ride it nice and shiny.

Pannier Down · « **Reply #10173 on:** July 05, 2021, 21:19:49 »

Cleaned and dried with my new motorcycle dryer. Works like a charm

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #10174 on:** July 05, 2021, 21:27:30 »

Dearer than pet driers, though. Allegedly.

kwackboy · « **Reply #10175 on:** July 05, 2021, 21:38:33 »

A dryer ..!!.

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #10176 on:** July 05, 2021, 22:27:31 »

Nowt wrong with a dryer.

I use one, more often in winter, does a great job before you put the bike away.
Yes, a 'pet dryer' is half the price of one listed as a motorcycle dryer!

Oldleathers · « **Reply #10177 on:** July 06, 2021, 16:42:50 »

I use a motorcycle dryer, great for XT spoke wheels really saves some time.
Brian

Brockett · « **Reply #10178 on:** July 06, 2021, 18:31:21 »

I use a wet and dry vac that is for garage use only and put the hose in the blow hole. Cost me nowt.

graingerblaze · « **Reply #10179 on:** July 08, 2021, 15:54:41 »

As the weather has been a bit wet last few days, decided to use the time to clean and check all the wiring loom connections. All cleaned and back together, just need to rebuild the bike before the sun comes out 😊.