Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1398208 times)

FluffiestPond · « **Reply #6940 on:** July 08, 2016, 14:46:38 »

Finally fitted my new Givi Airflow AF3100 and bar end mirrors.

ukiboy · « **Reply #6941 on:** July 10, 2016, 19:16:19 »

Rode 187 miles home from North Wales, the first such long trip with my new Palmer Products screen mount fitted. I ordered it to use with the standard screen to replace the Givi Airflow that I've used for well over a year. The Givi works well but looks very cumbersome.
The PP mount with standard screen works best in the lowest height position and the middle rake setting.
I may end up putting the Givi back as it works better. Screen modifications and wind management seems to be the bugbear of many a Wee/Glee owner... Apart from that, the Glee makes a superb mid range tourer!

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6942 on:** July 12, 2016, 23:21:07 »

After completing the tart up of my latest DL650 I nearly had a moment of disaster when it was propped up on a Paddock Stand on my Bike Lift. Wobble, wobble, tilt, bollocks. Luckily no harm done.

That prompted me to buy a centre stand. I found a cheapie on eBay and tonight I gave it a good clean up and a couple of coats of primer.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6943 on:** July 13, 2016, 18:36:58 »

Luverly

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #6944 on:** July 14, 2016, 00:30:07 »

New chain and sprockets - much smoother now

let's hope this lasts another 25,000 miles

(Edit: my phone really doesn't like uploading pictures)

FluffiestPond · « **Reply #6945 on:** July 14, 2016, 00:37:27 »

I see you've also installed the anti gravity capacitor on your bike too! It's a great feature, especially during peak traffic times.

In me shed · « **Reply #6946 on:** July 14, 2016, 10:06:50 »

makes it easier to fit the stand if it upside down

tallpaul · « **Reply #6947 on:** July 14, 2016, 10:10:19 »

Logical, I suppose...

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #6948 on:** July 14, 2016, 18:40:18 »

Mod

I suppose I ought to sort out my computer for uploading pictures though it needs a new HD installing and possibly Windows 10...

I saw the bike today but not been out on it yet...

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6949 on:** July 14, 2016, 21:50:49 »

I fitted my newly painted Centre Stand. After wrestling with the springs I needed a lay down

Graham62 · « **Reply #6950 on:** July 14, 2016, 21:54:48 »

I know the springs are a bit hard to do

How did you do it in the end Fat Rat.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6951 on:** July 14, 2016, 21:59:01 »

I used a hand held spring puller, it was a struggle but much better than trying it without.

Graham62 · « **Reply #6952 on:** July 14, 2016, 22:15:21 »

I've ordered some new springs to refit mine, heard about using string tied to the back wheel and then turning the wheel back wards.

tallpaul · « **Reply #6953 on:** July 14, 2016, 22:18:05 »

Turn the wheel forwards...

Graham62 · « **Reply #6954 on:** July 14, 2016, 22:46:56 »

yes

Flanners · « **Reply #6955 on:** July 16, 2016, 19:34:57 »

Got some epoxy resin from the 'bay and finally anchored the mudguard extenda on!

Kellogs · « **Reply #6956 on:** July 17, 2016, 11:18:14 »

Ripped out the faulty laser line 862 alarm and joyfully stamped on it

!!!

MartinW · « **Reply #6957 on:** July 17, 2016, 15:24:33 »

Went for another of those Sunday afternoon runs (that's all I can fit in around work at the moment) where I just find a lane and follow it. If the weeds at the side of the road start whipping my shins, then that's a nice lane.

Traffic chaos around Bibury as normal, but other than that it was quite empty.

wobblegob · « **Reply #6958 on:** July 17, 2016, 17:56:40 »

Fitted and wired in the Garmin satnav, changed the heated grips for shorter ones (as the adventure grips are too long for DL's) fitted a 2 tooth smaller front sprocket and new titanium rear wheel adjuster bolts

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #6959 on:** July 17, 2016, 19:51:17 »

Went on the sixth (and final

) Ride of Honour. Absolutely fantastic day out and perfect weather. Route was Squires to Withernsea in 2.5hrs all back roads.

Some pics.