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Offline eloquin

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Hello from Guernsey
« on: September 10, 2019, 15:31:18 »
Hello all

I hail from Guernsey, Channel Islands & first got a V-Strom 1000 when my BMW GS encountered electrical problems shortly before I was due to head to Europe on a jaunt. The V-Strom was a revelation & I've kept it ever since.

I joined the group mainly because I need help locating a headlight bulb retaining clip. My local dealer said Suzuki do not sell them & offered the rather over-the-top solution of buying an entire new headlight assembly at a cost of several hundred pounds. Anyone have any idea of where I might source one?


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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2019, 15:34:54 »
 :welcome:
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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2019, 15:53:32 »
 :welcome:
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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2019, 16:11:10 »
 :welcome:

Ask your headlight question in the generic section as not everyone reads introductions.

Try Robinsons Foundry in Kent too.
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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2019, 17:03:45 »
 :welcome:

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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2019, 18:10:20 »
Hello Eloquin

Welcome to he forum. Sorry can't help you re: the headlight clip, but if you post in the correct section, I am confident someone will be able to help you. This is a great community with heaps of friendly members willing to help.

Good luck, and safe riding  :thumb:

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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2019, 18:21:47 »
 :welcome:
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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2019, 18:58:10 »
  :welcome:
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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2019, 19:04:47 »
Hello and  :welcome2:
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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2019, 19:20:30 »
 :welcome:

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Re: Hello from Guernsey
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2019, 19:28:14 »
 :welcome:  Eloquin ! As mentioned, you are best off repeating your problem on the 'Vstrom specific' section - more people will see it, and have ideas for you. In the meantime, is this any help...?
https://www.bike-parts-suz.com/Suzuki-motorcycle/1000-MOTO/V-STROM/2016/DL1000A-L6-E21-/ELECTRICAL/HEADLIGHT/11060000/11060030/E/9000
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