Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1398369 times)

JesterRich · « **Reply #6880 on:** June 17, 2016, 21:46:25 »

Like the side light, what is it, led ?

Graham62 · « **Reply #6881 on:** June 17, 2016, 21:57:46 »

What bulb's have you used Andy?

Graham62 · « **Reply #6882 on:** June 17, 2016, 22:01:38 »

Done the tps adjustment but didn't have time for a test ride, that's a job for tomorrow

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6883 on:** June 17, 2016, 22:35:04 »

@Graham, these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291026357289?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

String · « **Reply #6884 on:** June 18, 2016, 00:13:27 »

Very impressed with the look of both the xenon and led bulbs Mr Rat

FluffiestPond · « **Reply #6885 on:** June 18, 2016, 19:29:59 »

I finally got around to adding the V-Strom club stickers to my bike, long time coming

I still have the screen sticker to add but I'm waiting for my new screen to be delivered so yeah. that'll have to wait for now

Cam · « **Reply #6886 on:** June 18, 2016, 19:38:52 »

Quote from: Fat Rat on June 17, 2016, 22:35:04

@Graham, these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291026357289?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Look great. I've ordered some. Anything weird/noteworthy about the installation?

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6887 on:** June 18, 2016, 19:41:39 »

Nothing weird, fat hands aren't a help when pulling/twisting the Sidelight holders out. Remember that LEDs only work one way around, if the Sidelights don't work, turn them over

superteso · « **Reply #6888 on:** June 18, 2016, 19:42:27 »

Take it at home finally

Wayne_202 · « **Reply #6889 on:** June 18, 2016, 19:42:51 »

Have you ridden in the dark with them yet? Much better view? They do modernise it a lot

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6890 on:** June 18, 2016, 19:45:04 »

I'm still waiting for a panel back from the painters and some bits from the Powder coaters

Flanners · « **Reply #6891 on:** June 18, 2016, 20:28:43 »

Finally decided to tackle the small area of corrosion on the clutch cover. RS Paints matched paint wasn't a match and had far too much solvent causing runs and pop. Awful, sending that back. Cleaned it all up again and went and got some VHT paint, did'nt read the small print and it needs to cure at 220 degs!!! Only bit that cured was the water pump area, the rest was like granules, looked good but marked with a finger nail as it would not cure on the bike. Finally got and used Halfords Engine paint and it went on well. I am pleased with the result. Had to do both sides of the bike to get a uniform colour match as the engine paint is very light colour. Hugger next and then she is ready for another Tour next month.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #6892 on:** June 19, 2016, 00:39:26 »

Rode to Squires Café and had a ride on a Tracer...

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6893 on:** June 19, 2016, 11:27:19 »

Bled the rear brakes. First use of my new Mityvac and it fell apart

TLPower · « **Reply #6894 on:** June 19, 2016, 11:41:18 »

BMW seem to make everything these days. Did any oil come out?

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6895 on:** June 19, 2016, 11:46:28 »

No, it looks like just a pin is missing

JonJo · « **Reply #6896 on:** June 19, 2016, 13:19:46 »

Been faffing with the Scottoiler. It was on the bike when I bought it and has been working fine until it ran out. I filled it and followed the instructions to prime it, which was fine. But every time I turn it lower than the prime setting it pulls in air from somewher and gets airlocked. Any ideas to get it working properly?

SpikeTM · « **Reply #6897 on:** June 19, 2016, 15:10:36 »

Or standing with a mirror

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UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #6898 on:** June 19, 2016, 21:22:44 »

JonJo, check the tubing to the delivery nib for holes. Chances are there's one somewhere there. You can get replacements from garden centres (pond section) - think it's 6mm tubing if I remember correctly.

V-Strom3 · « **Reply #6899 on:** June 19, 2016, 23:06:30 »

Quote from: JonJo on June 19, 2016, 13:19:46

Been faffing with the Scottoiler.

I sent mine back to Scotoiler to get re-adjusted.
Got them to set it at 3 for the correct duration.