Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1399384 times)

Joe Rocket · « **Reply #6500 on:** February 14, 2016, 18:36:11 »

Gentle ride out with Mrs Rocket this afternoon, the first free day without rain or high winds since 31st Dec. Bike was then spoiled with a thorough clean in the garage and listening to England lose the ODI.

ms666 · « **Reply #6501 on:** February 14, 2016, 19:23:26 »

Cleaned and greased chain, went for short ride in London to test chest camera harness. It's not bad but still shaky. My new camera will have to have video stabilization and external microphone.

SteveH44 · « **Reply #6502 on:** February 14, 2016, 20:06:43 »

50 mile local run to clear the cobwebs and enjoy the heated grips

ms666 · « **Reply #6503 on:** February 14, 2016, 20:29:44 »

Sunday ride to visit my friends in south London.

Holmsey · « **Reply #6504 on:** February 14, 2016, 21:04:59 »

Nice to see you sticking to the speed limit through the Blackwall Tunnel ....
Might see you sometime as I patrol either side of the tunnel

Asmith61 · « **Reply #6505 on:** February 14, 2016, 21:34:57 »

Nice for you to get out today, I have ridden in London a few times cannot say I like it to much though ( just to much traffic ) iam just not used to it I suppose, nice vid there matey

ms666 · « **Reply #6506 on:** February 14, 2016, 22:31:38 »

Streets were deserted comparing to week days. I have to say I do enjoy riding in town, quite often going for a spin just for fun of filtering

CymruGlenn · « **Reply #6507 on:** February 15, 2016, 09:06:18 »

First decent ride out since collecting the Vee. 60+ miles of twisties around the Howardian Hills and Sutton Bank then the back roads back to York. Virgin wash by my fair hands at the local Morrisons and a good coating of WD40 before going back under the covers. That was Friday, it fecking snowed Sunday and was minus temps over night. Several mm of ice on the van this morning so no bike riding until the snow, Ice and Salt has buggered off.

medic5 · « **Reply #6508 on:** February 15, 2016, 18:11:01 »

Still commuting on day to day, seems to be less bikes on the road at the mo though and one can tell its half term.......

joderest · « **Reply #6509 on:** February 15, 2016, 19:05:10 »

Have used Wee up until today, forecast is heavy frost/ice tonight, so used Disco instead.
When I left last night at about 23.00 hours it was starting to snow, bugger, I thought was going to be a bad ride home, 1/2 mile up road, no snow and dry odd weather.

awicks · « **Reply #6510 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:36:00 »

Went out to the garage this morning ready to ride to work and discovered a puncture, courtesy of a piece of metal through the tread

Luckily the local garage opens early and was able to repair it so I wasn't too late for work. (I did enjoy the ride on the quieter roads though - half term and outside of rush hour!)

Andy

Hondaman · « **Reply #6511 on:** February 16, 2016, 21:26:22 »

I fanally managed to sneak some garage time & fitted the frame & tank protection stickers that I bought over Xmas.

The stickers came well packaged with detailed instructions, panel wipes & a wetting soap solution.

Bad to make out, here's the frame protectors fitted;

And the tank protectors which I think add a little definition & break up the white a bit;

Phil

Bigblue · « **Reply #6512 on:** February 16, 2016, 21:31:11 »

Hi All, I FITTED a new centre stand (bought from Cosmo at roughly half of the price of the Suzuki Genuine). Took about 45 mins and a I am a novice when it comes to spanners - I must say A MASSIVE THANK YOU

to everyone who came back with advice .... Dave - who sent me the photos of his stand fitted and this made things SUPER EASY!!!

I am going to get brave and take on some more additions.

The Advice and helpfulness made all the difference and gave a novice when it comes to getting the tools out the confidence needed.

Cheers all and if you're ever passing near Stamford ..... the kettle is on and biscuit tin FULL!!!

Cheers Paul

Hondaman · « **Reply #6513 on:** February 17, 2016, 19:41:19 »

Realising how the three warning stickers stand out on the above pics, now de-stickered:

Petstep · « **Reply #6514 on:** February 19, 2016, 18:59:59 »

Made a slight adjustment to preload and damping, then went for a 200+ mile, 5 1/2 hr ride around Devon and Cornwall to test it out!

Just what I needed to clear my head, even though it was raining half the time and foggy on the moors. I've been thinking of changing the Glee for something with a bit more oomph, but after today it's hard to see how anything could be as much fun and as brilliant in crappy weather as the Glee!

kissofdeath · « **Reply #6515 on:** February 19, 2016, 21:09:44 »

took it for another MOT, needs another chain and sprocket set

need to cut down on the miles I think

is it better to alter the no. of teeth on the front or back? and does anyone have a link pls

JonJo · « **Reply #6516 on:** February 20, 2016, 14:35:11 »

Sold it. Only had it 3 months.

mr_diver · « **Reply #6517 on:** February 22, 2016, 17:35:39 »

OK I know it's not Strom related but.

Took the Varabeast out for a spin...
First time this year I've been out for a pleasure ride in the dry.
Plenty of commuting and having to get somewhere but not because I wanted a ride. It's been driving me up the wall not having time or weather for a decent ride.
According to the Mrs I've been a miserable sod to live with since Christmas.

80 miles of country and mountain roads, dry but with mud and gravel everywhere. Enjoyed myself thoroughly.
The bike felt better after a good blast after all the tootling to work.
Needs an oil change and new chain and sprockets whenever I can be arsed.

JonJo · « **Reply #6518 on:** February 22, 2016, 17:53:40 »

Bought another one.

Hondaman · « **Reply #6519 on:** February 22, 2016, 18:06:33 »

Quote from: JonJo on February 20, 2016, 14:35:11

Sold it. Only had it 3 months.

Quote from: JonJo on February 22, 2016, 17:53:40

Bought another one.

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