Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1396016 times)

Fat Rat · « **Reply #7440 on:** March 11, 2017, 23:11:53 »

It's an off white and looks purple when applied.

TLPower · « **Reply #7441 on:** March 12, 2017, 06:10:12 »

Had it been used on a trawler?

Top job.

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #7442 on:** March 14, 2017, 17:26:53 »

Fitted Side Stand Foot stops it digging up my concrete

Flanners · « **Reply #7443 on:** March 14, 2017, 19:42:19 »

That looks good. I had one had to take it off when touring as it was hitting the deck all the time on roundabouts 2-up.

Ambergnat · « **Reply #7444 on:** March 17, 2017, 20:24:20 »

Took her over 70k this week - bought her with 36 on - so almost doubled-up (and will be within the next couple of months)

Still loving the ride

branc · « **Reply #7445 on:** March 17, 2017, 20:54:48 »

Changed the fork oil

Doug McLaren · « **Reply #7446 on:** March 18, 2017, 16:36:42 »

Changed oil and filter, also did my Monster at the same time then changed the gearbox and rear diff oil in the wife's car.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #7447 on:** March 19, 2017, 23:38:11 »

Popped down to SW London to deliver my outgoing DL650, just the 8 hour round trip

I have been titivating the new Glee, so far I have fitted a Givi Airfliow, an over the clocks Sat Nav mount, Heated Grips, Engine Bars, Cymarc Heel Protectors, Rad Cover and Resevoir cover, Footpeg lowering kit, wired a Relay controlled Aux Fusebox, some groovy Indicator lenses and replaced the Headlights and Sidelight bulbs so they are bright white. 12v socket under the seat and one at the front.

I am waiting for my Pannier Rails and Givi Top Box plate and I need to pick a decal set up that I have ordered from the dealer.

I have also spent some therapeutic time swapping those hybrid composite bolts that Suzuki provide, which are a mix of shiny plastic, some iron filings and cheese, lots of them are now A4 Stainless Steel instead

I have the tank panels off so I will fire the compressor up and give it the good news with some ACF-50 before it all goes back together.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #7448 on:** March 20, 2017, 09:25:38 »

Don't forget to weatherproof the connectors behind the radiator whilst you're at it FR.

Just wheeled mine outside into the rain for a wash... it'll get a bit more of a wash when I ride to work in a bit...

Fat Rat · « **Reply #7449 on:** March 20, 2017, 21:41:03 »

I posted this before when I changed the Headlight bulbs on the Wee, the effect is just as good on the Glee, not that this picture really does it justice. New Xenon bulbs (Headlight and Sidelight) on the left as you look at the image.

Both sides swapped

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #7450 on:** March 20, 2017, 22:15:34 »

@Fat Rat, how do you change the sidelight bulbs? Done the headlights but stopped trying to change the sidelights before I broke something! Do they pull out, twist out or are they clipped in somehow? Thanks.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #7451 on:** March 20, 2017, 22:19:38 »

A quarter turn anti clockwise and out comes the rubber bulb holder, the bulbs then just pull out

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #7452 on:** March 20, 2017, 22:24:20 »

Thanks for that.

Not sure why I couldn't get them out then, I did try twisting both ways. Must try harder!!

Fat Rat · « **Reply #7453 on:** March 20, 2017, 22:25:40 »

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #7454 on:** March 21, 2017, 20:11:28 »

@Fat Rat Love the groovy Indicator lenses are they orange bulb type?

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #7455 on:** March 21, 2017, 20:21:50 »

Fitted a OEM Vario Touring Screen.

Frostilicus · « **Reply #7456 on:** March 22, 2017, 09:15:38 »

Applied 2 x Vstrom.co.uk stickers to my new baby

mrp192 · « **Reply #7457 on:** March 22, 2017, 10:10:37 »

Well yesterday.. rode a 300 mile round trip from Norfolk to Doncaster with a mate looking to swap his Blackbird for a Triumph Explorer.
A17/A1 all the way so not a memorable ride and racing the storm clouds on the way back (we won) and bashed by the wind constantly.
Cut across country for the last 40 miles to give the bike a rest and all in all a good day and he bought the Triumph so well set for Scotland in June.
Very impressed with Team Roberts Triumph in Doncaster. Seemed to be an old fashioned family bike dealers and we were very well looked after. Even told my mate to store his Blackbird as prices are appreciating.

Lincsman · « **Reply #7458 on:** March 22, 2017, 15:09:47 »

Quote from: DLste on March 21, 2017, 20:21:50

Fitted a OEM Vario Touring Screen.

Let us know what you think of the protection offered by this screen if you don't mind that is. I've been looking into buying one. So any comments good or bad, will help me make my mind up.

Brockett · « **Reply #7459 on:** March 22, 2017, 22:31:47 »

Spent the whole day from 8:30 to 17:00 fannying around in the garage. Warm and dry with Radio 4.
Up-rated the power cable to 27 amps Batt to relay and relay to aux fuse box. Also up-rated the negative return.
Tidied wiring for Tracker and fixed it in place with double sided number plate tape.
Fitted a "V-Strom" tank pad.
Cleaned wheels and applied "Mer".

Also worked on the Burgervan: Attached Batt charger cables and a cables to provide aux supply. Also reinstalled the tracker and used double sided tape to hold in place.