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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: Motorcycle Shed...
« Last post by Berty5000 on Today at 22:00:45 »
Yeah, these things look top notch. Very heavy and secure.

My main concern is condensation although it has lower and upper vents in the sides as well as vents across the ridge line. Hopefully these would be sufficient when putting away a warm and wet bike, but during the winter this would be testing.

I'm also not so keen on the OSB inside floor, although if it is treated then could be OK.
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Accessories and After Market items / Re: 2014 DL1000 pannier options?
« Last post by AdvntureSi on Today at 21:46:04 »
Right..
The PL3105 "CAM" frames (14-17 1000's) will not take the "adapter"kit.  There is no provision for the upper catch to mount..
Which on the face of it, makes these frames next to useless..  (unless you want the trekker outback panniers, which are the only ones that fit).
On the up side.. the frames are fantastically strong and no flex.. (unlike the removable version)
So...not to be defeated and as ever creative.. I have knocked up a couple of adapters to take the upper Monokey mount.. This will allow me to utilise any original 3 point Monokey panniers on the bike..
Pics will follow..
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: Givi Luggage
« Last post by AdvntureSi on Today at 21:31:11 »
Yeah.. only the PL (cam) or PLR are available for the 14-17.. Those "outbacks" are bloomin expensive really..
I am making some adapters to retro fit the monokey..
The removable frames just don't appeal to my engineering head.. complication and flexing (seen a few reports and You Tube issues with the removables)

The "CAM"  set bolt up solid and have no flex points.. really impressed with the strength..
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: Sound bomb fitting to 1050?
« Last post by deecat on Today at 21:26:42 »
The 1050 has the emissions box in that location. I fitted a similar horn in the standard horn location with just a bit of tweaking to the bracket, it was a tight fit but worked.
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: Ignition barrel key sticking/hard to turn
« Last post by purplebikeunicorn on Today at 21:26:09 »
Probably the standard Suzuki ignition problem. Steel key, brass wafers, so the wafers wear first.

Try putting a bit of pressure on the short edge of the key (not the side facing the tank when in the "On" position) as you turn it. So if it's in the off position, put some pressure on the head of the key in the 5 o'clock direction.

If it turns easy, you've just figured out your new anti-theft device  :grin:
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Accessories and After Market items / Need some new summer gloves?
« Last post by purplebikeunicorn on Today at 21:20:59 »
Spada Splash CE Black / White - £14.99. The full Black ones are still full price.

I took a punt and they seem pretty nice, lots of feel through them, although they seem surprisingly flexible for a CE approved glove. Maybe not quite for this season but definitely useful for summer  :grin:

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/431015
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Pictures / Re: Quick spin to Whitby
« Last post by Fritz on Today at 21:06:20 »
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Pictures / Re: Quick spin to Whitby
« Last post by Fritz on Today at 21:05:41 »
But....WTF

I was on this road just a few months ago and it was OK...now...looks like its been bombed...mad

the little road from past Fat Betty down into Fryupdale
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Accessories and After Market items / Re: Fitting auxiliary lights without crash bars?
« Last post by Dave hendy on Today at 21:03:51 »
Thanks Nigel that could be useful.
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Pictures / Quick spin to Whitby
« Last post by Fritz on Today at 21:02:12 »
Glorious sunshine and warm at home, grey and freezation over there sadly

Nice pair of Frazier Nash - and bet they were no warmer!
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