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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: VSTROM 1050 valve clearances / plugs advice
« Last post by Dave hendy on May 15, 2024, 07:33:14 »
I had a Toyota which had iridium plugs and they didn’t get changed until 50k miles how ever many years that took. I took them out after 5 years to have a look as we never got anywhere near the mileage, they looked brand new so I put them back in. 
Bike mileage to change iridium plugs always seems very low to me  :shrug:
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Introductions / Re: Hello from Toronto
« Last post by Dave hendy on May 15, 2024, 07:27:33 »
 :welcani:
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Introductions / Re: Hello from Toronto
« Last post by Gert on May 15, 2024, 07:03:28 »
 :welcome:
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: VSTROM 1050 valve clearances / plugs advice
« Last post by nigel s on May 15, 2024, 04:56:39 »
Steve ,
Not had a 1050,but I am a bit anal with valve checks so would do them :shrug:. But that's just me.
If after the second check  at 30k they are the same  as at 16k then you have a reference as to which way they are changing ( if at all) and can then make a decision about  maybe missing the 45k.With one check you just have a single point in time but with two checks you have a curve ,if you get me. :icon_wink:
The plugs will go again, if you decide to leave the valves, but for the price ,if you do a valve check I would swap them while there.
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: My pillion likes the 800
« Last post by nigel s on May 15, 2024, 04:38:41 »
deecat ,
I have a feeling the 800 RE will be my next bike, not quite done with my 650 yet mind ,so it is good to hear you are getting on with it. :thumb:   Keep the reports coming, ta.
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The Blue Oyster bar / Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Last post by nigel s on May 15, 2024, 04:32:34 »
Amanda Forza,no...,Tmax,no.....Bergman.... Close enough.

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Toronto
« Last post by Fat Rat on May 14, 2024, 23:57:24 »
 :welcani:
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Last post by Rixington43 on May 14, 2024, 22:08:28 »
I went rear brake only (held down by an assistant) and that was fine for a nut that had refused everything up to the 480Nm rattle gun I was forced to buy when doing mine. Even the rattle gun didn't jump the wheel past the brakes.
I'm sure it's absolutely fine to wedge the spokes but I was hesitant with them being hollow cast alloy primarily designed to take compressive load.
If a previous owner has used red loctite on that nut then heat might also help but I would bet the big rattle gun will make light work of it.
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: What have you done with your V-Strom today?
« Last post by NeilM on May 14, 2024, 22:06:40 »
I've not had the bike in gear at all while trying to get the nut off. It isn't mentioned in the manual and my mechanical mind considered it just plain wrong.

I have a six foot length of steel tube, which normally deals with anything when mated to the correct socket and handle... but not this time.

Great tips regarding lengths of wood through the wheel. I'll see what I have that will do the job... suitably wrapped to protect the wheel and swing arm.

So far I have only taken the skin off of one knuckle and fallen on my arse on the garage floor once, so it's all going pretty well.

Part 2 tomorrow.
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Introductions / Re: Hello from Toronto
« Last post by UK_Vstrom650 on May 14, 2024, 21:57:21 »
 :welcome:
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