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Tyres / Re: Which Tyres?
« Last post by nigel s on Today at 07:00:17 »I wouldn't worry about which tyres Doc if that is what you plan.......but would have the ambulance on speed dial.. 
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V-Strom Spotting / Blue Wee, Liversedge
« Last post by Rusty Nuts on Today at 06:27:50 »Yesterday afternoon, a nice looking blue wee at the Swan traffic lights.
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Tyres / Which Tyres?
« Last post by The Doctor 46 on Today at 06:05:02 »My bike is a V-Strom 1000 and I intend doing this on my bike over the weekend, which tyres would you recommend? 
https://youtu.be/WYzcrdBf7OM?si=Wo4HRANKpy4AQMKQ
https://youtu.be/WYzcrdBf7OM?si=Wo4HRANKpy4AQMKQ
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: Mobile phone Sat Nav
« Last post by nigel s on Today at 05:23:59 »I sit in between the two camps when it comes to navigating. Neither is wrong. I like using unknown/unplanned routes that bring suprises and the destination is secondary to the ride.......as long as I get there eventually . I am not often in a hurry......serendipity plays its part , coming over a crest and catching a view ?
It doesn't always have to be a Cathedral , a humble Church I never knew existed and couldn't have planned for will do it
After all... the satnav IS just a map if used as such .
My life already has enough "planning" in it already thank you
, one of the reasons I ride
Ho Hum
It doesn't always have to be a Cathedral , a humble Church I never knew existed and couldn't have planned for will do it
After all... the satnav IS just a map if used as such .
My life already has enough "planning" in it already thank you
, one of the reasons I ride Ho Hum
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: Experience using LiFePo4 in place of the standard batteries?
« Last post by nigel s on Today at 04:55:03 »Not in bikes , but in boats. Some customers specify lithium starter batteries in their builds. Boats that have lithium are always fitted with engine room heaters that run off shore power. Lead acid fares much better at lower temps if left, not ideal in either case, but if shore power/on board generator is not available , we recommend lead acid.
Lead acid charging systems keep the battery topped up at all times when running, which is what they like. If swapping to lithium you would have to rely on the batteries onboard Battery Management System ( BMS ) to control charging, assuming it has one ..not all do , some just have a simple overload protection, and assume the system it is connected to is controlling charge ...not ideal if that system was designed for lead acid.
Lithium's main advantage is multiple drain scenarios, Ev/ Ebike , where they out perform lead acid. Even then they don't like 100% or below 10% charges.
I would not put a lithium on a bike designed for lead acid, but some do. Proper maintenance of lead acid ( smart charger ) will mean it lasts and performs as needed so don't see the point, especially if kept below freezing.
Lead acid charging systems keep the battery topped up at all times when running, which is what they like. If swapping to lithium you would have to rely on the batteries onboard Battery Management System ( BMS ) to control charging, assuming it has one ..not all do , some just have a simple overload protection, and assume the system it is connected to is controlling charge ...not ideal if that system was designed for lead acid.
Lithium's main advantage is multiple drain scenarios, Ev/ Ebike , where they out perform lead acid. Even then they don't like 100% or below 10% charges.
I would not put a lithium on a bike designed for lead acid, but some do
. Proper maintenance of lead acid ( smart charger ) will mean it lasts and performs as needed so don't see the point, especially if kept below freezing.6
The Blue Oyster bar / Re: Utter Madness
« Last post by nigel s on Today at 04:33:09 »V Strom / CBR600RR, I have the bits laying around somewhere..................hmmm 
...........nahh
Did find this insanity though,the big brother of the above
...........nahh Did find this insanity though,the big brother of the above
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V-Strom specific discussion / Experience using LiFePo4 in place of the standard batteries?
« Last post by sharealike on Today at 04:32:08 »Keen to hear experiences. Particularly lifespan (years) and cold weather behaviour (near zero degrees) experiences.
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Last post by MisterDavey on May 19, 2025, 23:16:17 »Mega busy time of year, but managed to get out last thing for a couple of hours.
From Haverhill, through Linton, the Shalfords, Grantchester, a nice pootle through the old part of Cambridge, and then home. Did 60 miles in 2 hours, with a good few stops to adjust the wind deflector, which I seem to have got as best I can without looking through it.
One stop was to grab a tag (pictured) for another forum.
Really enjoying the 1050 now it's bedded in and I'm giving SDMS mode "A" a go, it's OK to be fair, if not a little "savage" on the pull away.
From Haverhill, through Linton, the Shalfords, Grantchester, a nice pootle through the old part of Cambridge, and then home. Did 60 miles in 2 hours, with a good few stops to adjust the wind deflector, which I seem to have got as best I can without looking through it.
One stop was to grab a tag (pictured) for another forum.
Really enjoying the 1050 now it's bedded in and I'm giving SDMS mode "A" a go, it's OK to be fair, if not a little "savage" on the pull away.
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The Blue Oyster bar / Re: Utter Madness
« Last post by Jim13_Wee_Strom on May 19, 2025, 22:35:58 »Looks difficult to keep on two wheels
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Humour / Re: Four Word Story
« Last post by Jim13_Wee_Strom on May 19, 2025, 22:33:24 »and broccoli while still