Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1400997 times)

bigpie · « **Reply #6360 on:** January 09, 2016, 21:52:47 »

Some will if you plead with them.

grumps · « **Reply #6361 on:** January 10, 2016, 15:27:38 »

Taken all the plastic off ready for a mobile mechanic tomorrow.

He's going to do throttle bodies and valve shims. Air filter is in need of a good blast out or replacement.

I have done all plugs except front top but will do that tomorrow when the rad is swung forwards.

I'll see how Dave gets on with the 650. He's really a Triumph factory-trained (bloody good)mechanic but I hope he can also do stuff on my Suzy. It's really convenient not to have to travel to a dealer - especially if the bike has to cool down first.

wurzel · « **Reply #6362 on:** January 10, 2016, 21:06:54 »

I fitted the Suzuki 'crash' bars on mine, they look good and robust. Then had a good run out to Frinton on Sea, nice ride on slippery roads, the pilot 4's were spot on , very good tyres Imo.

elephant · « **Reply #6363 on:** January 10, 2016, 21:23:33 »

Started the girl,on the button, first time since October 15. The good lord says,let there be optimate, and behold!
Damn I need 99.7 pence petrol though

grumps · « **Reply #6364 on:** January 11, 2016, 20:52:05 »

Had the valve clearances checked. All within spec.

Fitted a new air filter whilst it was all in bits

Plugs all aok.

I can really recommend Muddy Sump if you want a mobile mechanic. Mainly triumph but can turn his hand to Suzukis too.

bosnjo · « **Reply #6365 on:** January 11, 2016, 21:30:36 »

Meniscus surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning. Will be off of the bike for at least 6 weeks. Cruches ready by the door to take them to hospital.

tallpaul · « **Reply #6366 on:** January 12, 2016, 06:35:47 »

Best of luck bosnjo, hope it goes well for you.

wurzel · « **Reply #6367 on:** January 12, 2016, 08:18:47 »

I hope it all goes smoothly for you Bosnjo

ProfG · « **Reply #6368 on:** January 12, 2016, 09:34:50 »

Effing headlights stopped working

The fuse is OK so I suppose it's time to check the connections on the starter switch module

grumps · « **Reply #6369 on:** January 12, 2016, 13:26:34 »

MOT - straight through

Holmsey · « **Reply #6370 on:** January 12, 2016, 16:03:20 »

Just fitted the heated inner gloves ..

Maelstrom · « **Reply #6371 on:** January 12, 2016, 17:32:26 »

Renewed the spark plugs and measured the valve clearances. Fortunately they were in spec. It was a bad enough job anyway without having to remove the camshafts to re-shim the clearances. I take my hat off to V-strom mechanics if they can do the job without removing the radiator. Too fiddly for me! At least it'll have fresh antifreeze when I reassemble it all. Just hope the old gaskets don't leak now.

bosnjo · « **Reply #6372 on:** January 12, 2016, 17:56:48 »

Surgery done, all went well. Thanks to all for best wishes.
It's strange now to be sitting by my laptop watching video from the arthroscopy camera made during my surgery. I can clearly see my meniscus being cut

mrp192 · « **Reply #6373 on:** January 13, 2016, 23:50:19 »

Took advantage of the dry weather to put another 107 miles on my new Glee around the roads of North Suffolk and West Norfolk.
What a difference to my Bandit, so much lighter and even at running in revs you can tell what a great bike it is.
Did my longest stint since hurting my back, 1 1/2 hours, with no pain so all looking good for a cracking year of riding.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6374 on:** January 14, 2016, 20:28:24 »

Bought one

MartinW · « **Reply #6375 on:** January 14, 2016, 20:30:18 »

No Forum Badges !!! Disgraceful

tallpaul · « **Reply #6376 on:** January 14, 2016, 20:54:33 »

An excellent choice, sir...

And with the lovely warning stickers too

grumps · « **Reply #6377 on:** January 14, 2016, 21:00:43 »

Fitted a PD Oiler

porter · « **Reply #6378 on:** January 15, 2016, 08:48:11 »

Removed the rear wheel for a new tyre, Bridgestone A40 and while I had the wheel out I greased the rear link (a bit dry) and removed the swing arm, well you can't remove it because of the rear header pipe, but you can move it enough to grease the bearings (OK these ones)

Kayaker413 · « **Reply #6379 on:** January 15, 2016, 09:13:01 »

Fitted my tomtom to the bike with a ravetech line of sight mount. Dropped the wire through a spare screen hole to keep it tidy, over all it looks good and works well.
Only slight disappointment is the waterproof switch I ordered looks a little 80's but never mind it is on and working.

Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1400997 times)

ProfG