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The Blue Oyster bar / Re: Have a look at my hole!
« Last post by The Doctor 46 on February 05, 2026, 21:07:27 »Ouch! 
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: The Desnorkelisation of the Strom
« Last post by MisterDavey on February 05, 2026, 20:33:56 »
Confusing puddles with the sea?
That's a very good reply, and makes the point....
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: The Desnorkelisation of the Strom
« Last post by Megacity4 on February 05, 2026, 20:17:19 »Yes, did this myself, snorkels off but I also removed that 'fishtank' foam pre-filter which sits above the paper air filter (can only assume that foam's there for noise, can't possibly serve a useful purpose).
Sounds a lot better even if she runs a miniscule amount leaner.
Sounds a lot better even if she runs a miniscule amount leaner.
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The Blue Oyster bar / Have a look at my hole!
« Last post by pstm on February 05, 2026, 20:09:36 »Well not my hole exactly but right by my house. Would have you off. Have reported it on Fix My street https://www.fixmystreet.com/ and got a confirmation from Norfolk Council that they'd received the report. I'm sure they'll be springing into action anytime now.....
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: 800RE Screen enfanglement
« Last post by Megacity4 on February 05, 2026, 20:09:21 »Well done, perseverance paid off by the sounds of it.
I believe although the Givi Airflow works well on many bikes, it's not meant to be that great on the 800.
I initially tried the Puig 2.0 deflector on top of the standard screen and thought it worked if the wind was coming straight towards me: any side winds made it feel like there was literally no screen in front of me. I assume the standard screen is tapered to accommodate the handlebar handguards on full lock.
So in the end I went with the somewhat expensive Powerbronze Powerblade, which effectively comes with three different sized screens covering all seasons and a sliding mechanism that offers great adjustability: up & down by about 100mm, and tilts back up to about 30mm.
Seems to work well (for me at least) but given the price only worth it if you intend to keep the bike quite a few years.
Shown with the largest 455mm tall screen.
I believe although the Givi Airflow works well on many bikes, it's not meant to be that great on the 800.
I initially tried the Puig 2.0 deflector on top of the standard screen and thought it worked if the wind was coming straight towards me: any side winds made it feel like there was literally no screen in front of me. I assume the standard screen is tapered to accommodate the handlebar handguards on full lock.
So in the end I went with the somewhat expensive Powerbronze Powerblade, which effectively comes with three different sized screens covering all seasons and a sliding mechanism that offers great adjustability: up & down by about 100mm, and tilts back up to about 30mm.
Seems to work well (for me at least) but given the price only worth it if you intend to keep the bike quite a few years.
Shown with the largest 455mm tall screen.
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: A few Mods and sods on my 800RE
« Last post by Megacity4 on February 05, 2026, 19:50:54 »Oh, well done on fitting the Oxford heated grips!
I literally couldn't get my first grip into position on the RE's handlebars - it stuck solid about an inch short of the correct position. It wouldn't come back off either (no, I didn't apply any glue inside it either), so in the end I had to dremel it down to the handlebar to get it back off. It felt like the inner diameter of the grip was fractionally too small for the RE's bars. Maybe I just bought a set with one grip badly made. Didn't bother with the throttle grip side after that experience.
Anyway, have since got a pair of Keis G601 heated gloves for Christmas, so I no longer view the grips as essential.
I literally couldn't get my first grip into position on the RE's handlebars - it stuck solid about an inch short of the correct position. It wouldn't come back off either (no, I didn't apply any glue inside it either), so in the end I had to dremel it down to the handlebar to get it back off. It felt like the inner diameter of the grip was fractionally too small for the RE's bars. Maybe I just bought a set with one grip badly made. Didn't bother with the throttle grip side after that experience.
Anyway, have since got a pair of Keis G601 heated gloves for Christmas, so I no longer view the grips as essential.
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The Blue Oyster bar / Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Last post by Asmith61 on February 05, 2026, 19:40:54 »Riki live the moth club Hackney
Must have been cold in there Enjoy 😉
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRALwU5KcR4&list=RDWRALwU5KcR4&start_radio=1
Must have been cold in there Enjoy 😉
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRALwU5KcR4&list=RDWRALwU5KcR4&start_radio=1
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: The Desnorkelisation of the Strom
« Last post by pstm on February 05, 2026, 19:38:19 »Are you confusing puddles with the sea? 
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: A few Mods and sods on my 800RE
« Last post by MisterDavey on February 05, 2026, 19:31:17 »A good thread PSTM, thanks for taking the time to share.
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V-Strom specific discussion / Re: A few Mods and sods on my 800RE
« Last post by pstm on February 05, 2026, 19:21:46 »That's about it I think. Apologies for cluttering up the board but some of it may be useful for peeps.
The Carpuride comes with front and rear dash cam cameras fyi, Work pretty well. Pic of the back one temporarily permanently attached under the rack - no pic of the front one but it lives under the beak. You just have to remember to clean the lens once in awhile.
Also, love the standard rear mud flap - why didn't the 650 have one of these!?
1400 odd miles and rising since I got it in October last year. Think it's a keeper.
The Carpuride comes with front and rear dash cam cameras fyi, Work pretty well. Pic of the back one temporarily permanently attached under the rack - no pic of the front one but it lives under the beak. You just have to remember to clean the lens once in awhile.
Also, love the standard rear mud flap - why didn't the 650 have one of these!?
1400 odd miles and rising since I got it in October last year. Think it's a keeper.