Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1397505 times)

wurzel · « **Reply #8560 on:** September 10, 2018, 20:03:23 »

Ouch!
Hope it's all good to go, but be gentle on the ankle.

Sandgroper57 · « **Reply #8561 on:** September 11, 2018, 00:16:20 »

Going over the bike in preparation for a long trip. Changed the fork oil and serviced the brake calipers. One leg had what looked like ATF and the other probably the original oil long past its use by. I can only assume the previous owner had a seal replaced on one side only. Anyway, new 10w Penrite synthetic fork oil in now with 140mm air gap. Front feels noticeably firmer now.
Also had the battery replaced and have an Eastern Beaver headlight relay kit to install.
Rear tyre and oil/filter change closer to departure.
cheers, Mike

hotbulb · « **Reply #8562 on:** September 13, 2018, 09:45:41 »

The V-Strom and I went for a run around Mid Wales yesterday ... we found some water at the Elan Valley, although there was much less (Garreg Ddu reservoir) than I'd expected!

Graham62 · « **Reply #8563 on:** September 13, 2018, 21:18:41 »

Insured it, Bennetts renewal quote £380.88

a quick look on go compare and Bikesure £180.08

Doug McLaren · « **Reply #8564 on:** September 16, 2018, 15:56:18 »

Just back from a jaunt around the Lakes and N. Yorks on the mighty V Strom.

Left my house on Tyneside yesterday morning and rode through Stanhope then up to Alston, over to Penrith then Caldbeck and Cockermouth. From there it was Buttermere and Honister, Keswick and across to Dockray near Ullswater, then up the Kirkstone Pass, down again to Ambleside and along to Windermere for a cuppa. Then it was through Kendal and down to Burton in Kendal for beer, food and a nights kip in a pub.

This morning, after a decent breakfast, rode to Kirby Lonsdale, Ingleton and across to Hawes for coffee then Kirby Stephen, Brough, Middleton in Teesdale, Stanhope and home via Wolsingham and Lanchester.

330 odd miles and a jolly good time was had by all.

Lincsman · « **Reply #8565 on:** September 16, 2018, 16:00:14 »

Any pictures of your trip. Would be nice to see if you took some.

Doug McLaren · « **Reply #8566 on:** September 16, 2018, 16:50:25 »

Just one pic of my mates at Honister slate quarry and some cam footage which is unfortunately quite blurry due to the raindrops on the camera lens.

MartinW · « **Reply #8567 on:** September 16, 2018, 17:21:25 »

A short trip down to the middle of Wiltshire, which makes a change from my usual run up into the Cotswolds.

I've been out three weekends running. Can't believe it ! Maybe this years mileage will be just terrible and not dire.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #8568 on:** September 16, 2018, 19:45:11 »

The nice people at Delkevic sent me a full system with their new Titanium silencer to review for the Glee. I will do a full write up in the Exhausts section.

The video doesn't really translate the wonderful throaty sound that this exhaust creates. It really is a transformation, from sewing machine to V-Twin Motorbike

edd3647 · « **Reply #8569 on:** September 18, 2018, 20:40:05 »

Took it for the MOT. PASS and no issues

but then it has only done 9500 miles and it's a K7 ! Really need to ride more

mrp192 · « **Reply #8570 on:** September 18, 2018, 20:57:42 »

Interim oil and filter change at 18750 for my 2015 Glee. Changed because on dealer recommendation I still use semi-synthetic oil so gets done between each proper service.

Andy52 · « **Reply #8571 on:** September 20, 2018, 12:54:39 »

Got an MoT

with advisories on scored rear disc and worn chain. Had to replace front left disc first though - the old one was so warped you could see it wobble. I hit the bike budget and replaced both with EBC XC contours and pads from Demon Tweeks.

Joe Rocket · « **Reply #8572 on:** September 20, 2018, 14:03:30 »

Tidied up the gadget bar bracket as a lot more shows with the standard screen fitted. (The GIVI Airflow hides most of it up)

I've covered the visible side with carbon look sticky stuff:

porter · « **Reply #8573 on:** September 23, 2018, 17:44:43 »

Changed the engine oil and filter yet again. Oil had done 3k and was nothing fancy just a semi syn and filter 6k. Oil was very clean. Think it's time I stretched this to 4k but old habits die hard.

MartinW · « **Reply #8574 on:** September 23, 2018, 17:51:33 »

Check over for an MOT later this week and a ride out once the rain stopped. Pity the wind kept going though.

SimStrom · « **Reply #8575 on:** September 23, 2018, 19:51:06 »

Took it to Southport for fish n chips

Joe Rocket · « **Reply #8576 on:** September 23, 2018, 20:07:27 »

Most people put petrol in theirs SimStrom!

Vinegar and ketchup too?

Oh for good seaside nosh wrapped in newspaper...........

graingerblaze · « **Reply #8577 on:** September 24, 2018, 00:20:21 »

Decided to simplify my custom fog light brackets as I never needed the third axis of adjustment in the end. These are much shorter and I think look better in black (blue before). Took all evening but time flies when you're having fun

user650 · « **Reply #8578 on:** September 26, 2018, 19:25:22 »

Treated it to some new A40's, only got 6,500 on the original rear Trailwing, the front would have lasted longer but at £160 a pair fitted to loose wheels, too good to turn down.

TLPower · « **Reply #8579 on:** September 26, 2018, 19:35:42 »

Wow, that is a deal