Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1397849 times)

Steve T · « **Reply #8680 on:** November 11, 2018, 21:48:59 »

Started the winter strip down and maint. session this week - at the rear as usual

Rear wheel out, bearings checked and re-greased.

Rear brake cleaned & inspected (fluid th be changed in the spring).

Swing arm off (thanks Mr Porter for the use of your tools

), all bearings checked and re-lubed.

Popped the rear subframe off whilst I was tooled up and in the mood, and gave it a paint job.

After the rear is back together its onto the front end

Steve T

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #8681 on:** November 12, 2018, 09:26:23 »

That subframe looks much better in black

Yesterday I went on Ride of Remembrance from Squires cafe. Was a good turn out, and spotted an orange Wee, a ginger Glee (with forum stickers) & a grey 2018 Veek. Good run out, with some pics below.

porter · « **Reply #8682 on:** November 12, 2018, 10:38:25 »

looking good Steve. Making me think about painting mine now! Take your time with the tools, no rush, I did my bearings last winter.

Graham62 · « **Reply #8683 on:** November 14, 2018, 00:11:42 »

Fitted new chain and sprockets, it was a bit of a mess around the front sprocket so I gave it a bit of a clean. Didn't refit the rear hugger so fitted the chain guard with a bit of a mod.

user650 · « **Reply #8684 on:** November 14, 2018, 00:35:26 »

Looking good now Graham, I think you've had your moneys worth out of the old ones looking at the front sprocket teeth.

Graham62 · « **Reply #8685 on:** November 14, 2018, 00:40:43 »

I know the front was bad but the rear has not got much wear on it.

Ianmc · « **Reply #8686 on:** November 14, 2018, 07:44:45 »

Hello Graham,if you are scrapping the old chain,any chance I could scrounge it off you for a project I am doing ?

Graham62 · « **Reply #8687 on:** November 14, 2018, 08:38:00 »

No problem Ian, I might have a little ride at some point today to test everything out I'll let you know could possibly meet up.

hotbulb · « **Reply #8688 on:** November 14, 2018, 20:00:00 »

We had a run around Mid-Wales. Unfortunately the Llyn Brianne road was closed (forestry activities!) but we found a few other roads. Lots of gravel, and slimy wet leaves, so a bit twitchier than I'd like, but fun nevertheless.

Brockett · « **Reply #8689 on:** November 14, 2018, 21:06:25 »

love those pictures "h". They show why no one organises a rideout in Essex.

Ianmc · « **Reply #8690 on:** November 14, 2018, 23:12:13 »

Thanks Graham,just let me know when.

Graham62 · « **Reply #8691 on:** November 14, 2018, 23:27:04 »

Ian I'm at work at nottingham tomorrow and friday so we'll sort something out.

graingerblaze · « **Reply #8692 on:** November 16, 2018, 13:03:02 »

My bike is in pieces all over the garage, busy servicing, painting and replacing parts ready for spring. I know it's a long way away but I can't be bothered dressing like Michelin man through winter so the bike is retired for now... only 4 months to go

paulja · « **Reply #8693 on:** November 16, 2018, 13:08:35 »

Added the Cymarc rear wheel sprocket shim (works a treat). Added the v-strom specific Barkbuster handguards (Storm), a lot of money for a small improvement, but its done.

brettchallenger · « **Reply #8694 on:** November 16, 2018, 16:15:33 »

Took my 2018 650 in for safety recall work to be carrried out. Took about an hour. If you have to take yours in, try and ensure there isn't much fuel in the tank, makes the mechanic's work a lot easier.

endintears · « **Reply #8695 on:** November 16, 2018, 20:00:33 »

Early afternoon run to CMC Clay Cross (Chesterfield) with a mate.
Just browsed some gear, kicked a few tyres and a cheeseburger and a brew.
Grey day but dry and mild.

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #8696 on:** November 18, 2018, 15:46:43 »

Short 3 hour trip out today. Nice and sunny but getting on the cooler side now. Might give it a good clean and ACF50 this week ready for hibernation!

SimStrom · « **Reply #8697 on:** November 18, 2018, 20:15:01 »

Took it for a picnic at Gisburn Forest, Then we had a run round the surrounding area.

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Graham62 · « **Reply #8699 on:** November 23, 2018, 22:23:51 »

Fitted bar muffs ready for next weeks commute.