Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Anonymous on March 23, 2011, 14:31:57

Title: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: Anonymous on March 23, 2011, 14:31:57

It's that hateful rear-end, ever since someone reckoned it looks like a cats backside.

Has anyone done any modifications to make it look a bit better?

I was thinking of moving the seat lock somewhere else and shifting the numberplate up, though I realise it would mean a smaller 'plate.

Anyone?

Title: Re: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: mr_diver on March 23, 2011, 16:20:56

thanks for that...  :GRR:

yes I now know what he means...  :angry-tappingfoot:  lol

wheres my saw?  :violence-uzi: lol

Title: Re: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: 2112 on March 23, 2011, 16:23:36

LED tail lights are a saw free option, after that it's going to get messy...

Title: Re: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: Gassoon on March 23, 2011, 17:59:38

Raggydan did this...

(sorry, you'll have to look at the pics by searching, I think)

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by raggydan on Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:05 pm



I used this angled stuff to make a crude bracket for the plate

The number plate light is a motrax LED 1, had to make a little bracket out of stainless steel plate
I found in the garage.
Not at all high tech but it works for me.I think I took about 3 inches off the mudguard.
Doing away with that ugly oem plate light was what I really wanted to do.

Also, this is interesting

http://www.wallis.id.au/vstrom650/rear_fender.htm

Title: Re: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: Beerbelly on March 23, 2011, 19:25:41

Have a look at this http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,4930.0.html

or if you want to go all the way;

http://www.streetfighterfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/DSC_0189-SFF.jpg

Title: Re: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: Anonymous on March 24, 2011, 12:21:04

Thanks for all your replies and ideas. I think it seems logical to follow them to some degree. I will take ideas from each of you and combine the best.  :ty:

It's difficult to utilise some of the ideas mainly due to the stupid size requirements on numberplates here in the UK, but I have ordered a smaller plate anyway (and will hope the rozzers don't spot it) as my MOT man turns a blind eye to small plates and loud exhausts...nice man!

I will post the results when done, in about a month I hope.

Meanwhile, I'm off to fit my stainless steel engine bolt set......   :fix:

Title: Re: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: StreetHippo on March 24, 2011, 19:13:19

Where did you get the stainless bolt set from?

Stu

Title: Re: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: Anonymous on March 24, 2011, 19:21:36

From eBay Stu.

If you're interested, copy this code into the search box on eBay: 260631168360

Alternatively, you can get them direct drom his website, but they're more expensive there: http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/Suzuki-DL1 ... AJ5DR.aspx (http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/Suzuki-DL1000-V-Strom-Stainless-Engine-Casings-Capscrews_AJ5DR.aspx)

I bought a set of another dealer on eBay and chucked the lot in my odds and sods drawer as not one fitted and most were missing. This bloke got it spot on though, and was cheaper, and the bolts were shinier!

Hope that helps

Title: Re: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: Anonymous on March 24, 2011, 19:25:10

I just noticed you have a Wee Stu, this chap doesn't do a set specifically for the 650, but I'm sure if you contacted him he could help.

Title: Re: There's one thing about my DL I hate....
Post by: StreetHippo on March 24, 2011, 20:23:35

Cheers buddy,

Stu :thumb: