Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1397681 times)

Robotstar5 · « **Reply #7160 on:** October 02, 2016, 21:55:21 »

Replaced chain & sprockets (trying JT brand chain this time) and noticed 1 strand had broke on clutch cable so can replace that before it lets me down. Also found out why rear pads wearing uneven, front sliding pin doesn't slide

steel pin corroded into ally body was a bu66er to get out as it's a blind hole, how to clean out blind hole was next until I remembered I still had a pistol cleaning kit from my shooting days, nice small round bristle brush cleaned it a treat.

650XT Pete · « **Reply #7161 on:** October 03, 2016, 20:38:43 »

The weather was so good today I thought I must make the best of it.

A trip around the peak district with a couple of old mates and my son on the back of my bike. Off to the derwent dams just in time to see a Lancaster flying down the valley. then a ride around to the edale for a coffee and something to eat. then over mam tor, then down winnats pass to Castleton. Then on to hathersage, Calver, Baslow, over Baslow hill back to Sheffield. about 60 miles in total.
feeding the ducks at derwent.
top of mam tor.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #7162 on:** October 03, 2016, 20:45:43 »

That's what happens when you have a beak on the front of your bike!

650XT Pete · « **Reply #7163 on:** October 03, 2016, 20:56:30 »

At least somebody loves me bike

Graham62 · « **Reply #7164 on:** October 03, 2016, 21:29:15 »

that's because they're Quacker's

650XT Pete · « **Reply #7165 on:** October 03, 2016, 21:32:38 »

lost for words .

Stonec0ld · « **Reply #7166 on:** October 03, 2016, 22:14:11 »

I also had a brief tour around the peak district this evening. Tried out the new heated grips, and they were toasty! Ambient temperature was 11°C and parts of me were chilly in a summer jacket but my palms were sweaty, and that was in the lowest setting.

Only thing that bugged me slightly is the green light telling you the setting. It's on the edge of my vision and as it goes in and out I keep thinking I've left the indicator on!

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Robotstar5 · « **Reply #7167 on:** October 04, 2016, 17:22:14 »

Replaced front brake pads, changed oil & filter then took it for new tyres (BT-023's) and MOT, which it passed

Kevinc · « **Reply #7168 on:** October 05, 2016, 20:48:37 »

650XT Pete, that looks like Fairholmes car park - full of ducks. I had a great trip to the Peak District in July and after stopping at Fairholmes, rode Snake Pass in beautiful sunshine. Fabulous biking area.

ms666 · « **Reply #7169 on:** October 06, 2016, 17:28:49 »

Replaced SW-Motech halogens with LED bulbs and like it that way. Also position/parking lights changed to LEDs

650XT Pete · « **Reply #7170 on:** October 06, 2016, 18:02:24 »

Kevinc, yep that's correct, been there that many times the ducks always expect food from me. Hoping to put a run on around the peak district next spring for those interested.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #7171 on:** October 06, 2016, 18:31:39 »

Beak district?

Robotstar5 · « **Reply #7172 on:** October 06, 2016, 19:12:48 »

Tried new tyres on fitters recommended pressures of 36F & 42R, it was terrifying!, like riding on ice so reduced back to factory pressures 33F & 36R, much happier now

SimonS · « **Reply #7173 on:** October 07, 2016, 15:37:53 »

Dropped it...............

tallpaul · « **Reply #7174 on:** October 07, 2016, 15:39:47 »

Ouch! Hope you and strom are OK.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #7175 on:** October 07, 2016, 17:55:59 »

Realised what the spare holes in the MRA screen and Madstad bracket were for....

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #7176 on:** October 07, 2016, 18:01:46 »

Blinding people...?!?! I like it

BlackRockFox · « **Reply #7177 on:** October 07, 2016, 18:48:59 »

Me like it too...it looks brilliant (pun intended)

Rusty, are they the Alchemy ones?

Asmith61 · « **Reply #7178 on:** October 07, 2016, 19:03:08 »

Hi mr nuts I like the lights in the fairing what ones are they please ?

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #7179 on:** October 07, 2016, 19:03:34 »

Can't remember, they were in a big bucket o' bits at the back of the shed.
....Just had a look on Alchemy, can't see them. Black alloy threaded body with a backnut, and a groove round the bezel.