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Offline ozziesda

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6680 on: April 04, 2016, 12:10:17 »
Stripped out my clutch basket over the weekend and sent it off for some 'sharealike' magic. Can't wait.
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Offline Graham62

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6681 on: April 04, 2016, 12:31:54 »
Not today but Saturday, took a ride down to see Juvecu's
To buy and fit the backracks and panniers from off his iconic v-strom.
He did most of the fitting, (top bloke Juv). :thumb:
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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6682 on: April 05, 2016, 17:39:22 »
Plenty of sunshine in Wales today so I decided to go on a blast with some other members of the Kington mcc.
Set off about 11am Crossgates to Aberystwyth, down the Cardigan coast towards Aberaeron, A482 to Lampeter and Llandovery where we stopped for an all day breakfast at the garden centre cafe, back via Builth Wells and home to Llandrindod Wells. 150 mile round trip. I'm still getting to know the bike but it already feels great. Should be able to have 600 mile service some time next week. 70.4mpg on the last tank full, this bike is brill :happydance:
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Offline mrp192

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6683 on: April 05, 2016, 20:39:37 »
Small group run around mid/north Norfolk this afternoon. Nice sunshine and roads to enjoy. 110 miles just far enough on some quite small roads at times.
Off road on new Glee for first time on way to meet point when WW2 UXB closed main road and very minor back road got clogged with traffic including LGV's and buses so took to the verge to get passed arguing drivers! My Bandit wouldn't have coped with that.
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Offline Grenee

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6684 on: April 07, 2016, 16:41:38 »
Fitted a new Givi (AF260) screen & replaced mirrors with gutsibits mirrors black round :fix: :clap:
I am hoping it will improve the helmet turbulence, we'll see over the w/end how it shapes up. Other mod's done recently :---Lowered pegs, top box adaptor bracket (both Cymarc), Oval GPR exhaust & airhawk inflatable seat cushion  :old:
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Offline bigpie

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6685 on: April 08, 2016, 19:21:21 »
Rode up the A1 to catterick to see a client, set off in glorious sunshine, arrived like a wet kipper.

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6686 on: April 08, 2016, 21:42:20 »
Yesterday became the proud owner of another new MOT. One advisory (as expected) on front tyre, so will get one on order.

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Offline V-Strom3

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6687 on: April 08, 2016, 22:56:24 »
Took mine for a MOT, but washed it first, was also surprised it started as it's not been run much this year (only one day out this year).
Rear brake switch wasn't working so failed.....The MOTer had some none oem ones so was going to swap it over,  but after unbolting it, it started to work, so he cleaned it, got it working properly and put it all back together.

Passed with no advisories except a verbal one  -  to get out on the bike more.

G O N N A give Barney's Superbikes of Fort Fareham in Fareham a shout for excellent service.
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Offline Grievesy

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6688 on: April 09, 2016, 13:05:22 »
Did my daily 150 mile round trip commute to work...   :groan:
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Offline boac

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6689 on: April 09, 2016, 15:59:56 »
Fitted the Aprilia mirrors and went out for a quick blast to see what effect it would have on the buffeting... and results were excellent  :lala: It hasn't cured it 100% (screen is OEM) but the difference is night and day. Must be the best £11 you could spend on a Strom, everyone should do it. Got them delivered within a week from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131629594039

Stopped at the side of the road to adjust the screen height. God only knows what Suzuki were thinking when they drew that nonsense assembly up  :crazy: :crazy:  For such a simple task it's quite a faff. Ten screws! And they couldn't even make them all the same, you need a crosshead and an allen key  :angry-banghead:
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Offline Hacknslash

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6690 on: April 09, 2016, 19:53:38 »
Well I've just bought a 2016 Vstrom 1000  and blew all my money on givi luggage. I needed a satnav bracket so I farkled one out of a bit of metal plate.  Saved myself 100 quid.

Ian
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Offline Joe Rocket

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6691 on: April 10, 2016, 15:38:47 »
My first major mechanics on the Glee, remove the exhaust system for a thorough clean. Interesting how the system lowers with very little aggravation. Likewise my plan to lift the exhaust back into position using a car jack worked a treat too with a bit of wiggling and jiggling. Took my time, especially prying little black clips from the side covers, fear of breaking them. There are to many different methods holding them on/together, screws, black clips, push in socket, tucked edges and slot/slide junctions.

The headers are SS but I'm a bit worried that the black painted collector and silencer is mild steel? There was slight rust on the welds, cleaned up and sprayed with ACF 50.  :thumb:
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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6692 on: April 10, 2016, 18:28:52 »
Decided to take the Clutch basket off send it off to sharealike for him to do his magic on. Scottoiler with touring kit to be fitted while I patiently await the return of the basket. Then a well deserved ride out  :thumb:
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Offline vstrom2007

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6693 on: April 10, 2016, 18:35:46 »
Quote from: ozziesda on April 04, 2016, 12:10:17
Stripped out my clutch basket over the weekend and sent it off for some 'sharealike' magic. Can't wait.

How did the Clutch go and any issues on refitting as mines away now for the magic touch and also was it worth it  :fix:
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Offline ozziesda

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6694 on: April 10, 2016, 18:43:27 »
Quote from: vstrom2007 on April 10, 2016, 18:35:46
How did the Clutch go and any issues on refitting as mines away now for the magic touch and also was it worth it  :fix:

I haven't got it back just yet but will post as soon as I get it back together and go for a ride.

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Offline Yoyo

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6695 on: April 10, 2016, 20:59:57 »
You are in for such a treat when you ride it :)

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6696 on: April 10, 2016, 23:04:09 »
Quote from: Yoyo on April 10, 2016, 20:59:57
You are in for such a treat when you ride it :)

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6697 on: April 11, 2016, 18:15:39 »
Fitted a scottoiler touring kit and will have to extend the number plate light a little but quite pleased so far
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Offline Christian A.

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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6698 on: April 11, 2016, 21:04:57 »
Finally the spring has come to Bergen :sunny:

Fitted new SW Motech crash bars (good quality parts) before I had a 2 hour drive in the sun with my son on his Daelim 125 :)
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Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Reply #6699 on: April 12, 2016, 15:51:04 »
Changed the air filter. First time I've removed the fuel tank on this bike, and pleased all was in good order underneath. :)
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