Author Topic: What have you done with your V-Strom today? (Read 1720743 times)

Wayne_202 · « **Reply #6840 on:** June 02, 2016, 19:35:30 »

Gave her a clean (even the chain and 're lined), sorted out my running lights so they switch of with ignition.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #6841 on:** June 02, 2016, 21:04:25 »

Had a nice bimble around Kirkbymoorside to Helmsley on some fantastic b-roads. Then at the bottom of Sutton Bank had some prat accelerate his van when I was overtaking and there was an oncoming car. Never know why they do that, as once I'd passed him he seemed to slow down loads...

String · « **Reply #6842 on:** June 02, 2016, 21:12:20 »

Had a nice run up the coast to Amble for fish and chips with me mate.

Wayne_202 · « **Reply #6843 on:** June 03, 2016, 15:54:56 »

Just been and got a new rear tyre fitted. £113 lighter but it did last about 8000 miles so can't really complain. All ready for a big ride out tomorrow

Cam · « **Reply #6844 on:** June 03, 2016, 15:56:07 »

Fitted a Danali horn (the mini one). Sounds better. Job done.

JesterRich · « **Reply #6845 on:** June 03, 2016, 21:08:28 »

Hi Cam,
I've been looking at Denali mini, is it louder than stock? Is it a straight take off OE and fit Denali ?

Wayne_202 · « **Reply #6846 on:** June 04, 2016, 15:10:46 »

Been on a nice ride out with my advanced riding group this morning. Was propper

Madrunner · « **Reply #6847 on:** June 04, 2016, 15:11:17 »

Good clean after the dull, damp weather this week, still running in but does not damped the smile on my face. Also fitted Aprilia mirrors and a Cosmo Centre Stand (quality product from Cosmo). Compared to my old Vee no buffeting from the stock screen

Buggrit · « **Reply #6848 on:** June 04, 2016, 17:27:59 »

Dropped it off at the local dealers, M & S in Newcastle as it's in for the recall on Monday.

Cam · « **Reply #6849 on:** June 05, 2016, 09:40:45 »

Quote from: JesterRich on June 03, 2016, 21:08:28

Hi Cam,
I've been looking at Denali mini, is it louder than stock? Is it a straight take off OE and fit Denali ?

It is louder, but not by much, and it's too deep (in dimension) to replace oem. I ended up attaching it to the front forks, directly behind the front fairing. I like it because the tone is a little less 'roadrunner'.

SteveO · « **Reply #6850 on:** June 05, 2016, 11:15:39 »

Early morning run out through Berkshire, Hampshire (Loomies for brekkie) and back into Surrey. Nice 130 miles or so. passed my 2000th mile, although didn't actually see it as I was passing through the world Gatso capital of Wokingham.

Jameswigan · « **Reply #6851 on:** June 05, 2016, 19:18:18 »

Passed my DAS 4 days ago so had my first proper ride out 250 mile round trip over bowlands Rivington Lancaster glasson dock (I just kept going) what a super first days riding. Photo taken at dunsop bridge

MartinW · « **Reply #6852 on:** June 05, 2016, 19:23:03 »

Another short run around the Southern Cotswolds. Never more than 15 miles from home but did nearly 70 miles in the sun.

Flanners · « **Reply #6853 on:** June 05, 2016, 19:37:57 »

100 odd miles first 'big' ride of the year to Canterbury, some lovely A and B roads

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #6854 on:** June 06, 2016, 20:57:20 »

Fitted some Evotech crash mushrooms and cleaned my drive chain.

Ambergnat · « **Reply #6855 on:** June 06, 2016, 21:29:29 »

Just replaced the Chain & Sprockets, the old set gave me over 17,000 miles but the chain was developing some sticky links and beginning to make a very embarrassing clonking noise... definitely time to change them.

Decided to stick one of those damped Ognibene 16 tooth front sprockets on - she now feels a lot less revvy at proper motorway speeds but has lost none of her oomph

- I just have to be a little more careful at low revs on low gears.

Now for the tyres...

String · « **Reply #6856 on:** June 07, 2016, 17:34:42 »

Cruised down the A19 in the sun towards Stoksely. Did the 'Helmsley TT' at a leisurely pace and then headed off towards Whitby for lunch. Lovely weather and great roads made for a smashing day out. By the time I got home, realised its nearly time to book it in for its first service - how time flies when you're having fun

Buggrit · « **Reply #6857 on:** June 08, 2016, 00:02:32 »

Picked it up after dealer recall. Within tolerances, so no work needed. Bonus is I can slip the 15 thou valve check back by the 7 thou miles the bike has on it now (so I'm told).

Fat Rat · « **Reply #6858 on:** June 08, 2016, 17:25:52 »

Bled the front brakes, removed scratched panel and dropped off at sprayers, removed Crash Bars and Bar ends to drop into Powder Coaters tomorrow.

Ordered Clutch Cover Gasket (in readiness to remove the Water Pump so it can be painted

), some new Handguards and some other odds and sods. Oh, £40 + for a new V-Strom decal

Mystrom · « **Reply #6859 on:** June 09, 2016, 12:29:42 »

Adjusted and oiled chain then rode Coombe Laval in Les Vercors, France. Will do it again later the other way round once my French lunch has settled.
MyStrom.