The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

UrbanFret

Can't seem to get the G1 manual.
Here's a link to the complete manual for that G2

Manual

ayux4rj6zql2ph

UrbanFret wrote: »

Can't seem to get the G1 manual.
Here's a link to the complete manual for that G2

Manual

Thanks for that, seems straight forward, the following is the only bit throwing me off, looks like i'll have a fun saturday.

Auto Learn function
Unit is pre-programmed to fit most Suzuki GSXR bikes and it works out of the box. However, if
needed, the unit learns the gear positions automatically. This ensures compatibility with all
Suzuki EFI bikes.

UrbanFret

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

Thanks for that, seems straight forward, the following is the only bit throwing me off, looks like i'll have a fun saturday.

What could possibly go wrong? Best of luck!:D

UrbanFret

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

The instructions you posted worked :cool:

Good job. Well done.

stewygriffin

Rare 50mm SilMoto system for my 996.
Engine build to follow.

blade1

stewygriffin wrote: »

Engine build to follow.

This should be good!!

newmember2

stewygriffin wrote: »

Rare 50mm SilMoto system for my 996.
Engine build to follow.

You need to dismantle the engine to fit an exhaust??

stewygriffin

Nope....but having the engine built with some tasty upgrade parts to make more hp and torque

ayux4rj6zql2ph

A few cheap but cheerful bits i've added to the bike.

New chain guard cover,Oil cooler cover & radiator cover, cost €60 for the lot.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

Bought these spot lights for the bike, hoping to get them fitted next week, they arrived in the post today which was fantastic considering they came from Greece to my front door in 48 hours.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Hella-Scheinwerfer-Set-mit-Sturzb%C3%BCgel-Halterungen-Suzuki-V-Strom-DL650-1000/273535859916?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Sonics2k

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

Bought these spot lights for the bike, hoping to get them fitted next week, they arrived in the post today which was fantastic considering they came from Greece to my front door in 48 hours.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Hella-Scheinwerfer-Set-mit-Sturzb%C3%BCgel-Halterungen-Suzuki-V-Strom-DL650-1000/273535859916?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Keep us updated on that, I'm interested in adding some to the Deauville for better lighting.

Hotblack Desiato

Having had PIAA spots on a bike before, I wouldn't go down the halogen spotlight route again. Battery drain is too much, and LEDs have come on in leaps and bounds.

Max Headroom

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Having had PIAA spots on a bike before, I wouldn't go down the halogen spotlight route again. Battery drain is too much, and LEDs have come on in leaps and bounds.

Yeah..picked up 4 sets of these...125w. ..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-125W-U5-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Headlight-LED-Fog-Spot-Lights-Bulb-Switch-UK/123457818088?epid=8019421884&hash=item1cbea8cde8:g:fNcAAOSwteFb1v3p&redirect=mobile

listermint

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

Bought these spot lights for the bike, hoping to get them fitted next week, they arrived in the post today which was fantastic considering they came from Greece to my front door in 48 hours.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Hella-Scheinwerfer-Set-mit-Sturzb%C3%BCgel-Halterungen-Suzuki-V-Strom-DL650-1000/273535859916?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

That is incredibly expensive just to get vstrom metal on the side of them......


https://www.ebay.ie/itm/142884813711


These are the same ones. without the vstrom stuff on it.

Hotblack Desiato

Made in Germany but sold from India? Probably fake.

Blanchy90

I bought hotgrips yesterday in the nec hopefully I can fit them at teh weekend to the triumph.

Is it a big job?

Hotblack Desiato

All depends how good you are with electrics

Make sure they're fused, and can't be left on when the ignition is off.

Blanchy90

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

All depends how good you are with electrics

Make sure they're fused, and can't be left on when the ignition is off.

Id be confident enough with electrics I've installed central locking/alarm on the car before.

Cheers I'll make sure I take power from a switched live so

Hotblack Desiato

You'll probably need a relay, use the switched live to trigger the relay so you don't overload that circuit. The circuit for the grips then needs its own fuse between the battery and the relay.

listermint

Blanchy90 wrote: »

I bought hotgrips yesterday in the nec hopefully I can fit them at teh weekend to the triumph.

Is it a big job?

Did a write up on this when i installed mine

Its picture heavy so give is a second or so to load up


https://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=cl9sd86dlap4c903fepl83q481&topic=25225.msg249768#msg249768

listermint

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Made in Germany but sold from India? Probably fake.

highly doubt it, India arent known for their manufacturing prowess in copies. Thats China.

They do however have alot of motorbikes and lower cost of goods.

You have to remember these are merely LED lamps, they arent 350Euro worth of stuff in them. Its a mad price tbh.

frozenfrozen

I ordered heated grips the other day too, no idea about switched fuses but if they are oxford ones that go to sleep on their own can I just have them directly on the battery?

spiggotpaddy

frozenfrozen wrote: »

I ordered heated grips the other day too, no idea about switched fuses but if they are oxford ones that go to sleep on their own can I just have them directly on the battery?

Splice the positive with the rear brake light, then they only work with the ignition switched on.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

frozenfrozen wrote: »

I ordered heated grips the other day too, no idea about switched fuses but if they are oxford ones that go to sleep on their own can I just have them directly on the battery?

Same as my own, i have the oxford grips wired to the battery and they are fused, as previously mentioned, the glue supplied can be an issue, my left grip is slightly loose already, this is due to the left side being metal whereas the throttle is plastic hence it sticks better.

carl456

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

Splice the positive with the rear brake light, then they only work with the ignition switched on.

The brake light? So his hands get toasty when he's slowing down?

spiggotpaddy

carl456 wrote: »

The brake light? So his hands get toasty when he's slowing down?

Your gas. The positive cable going to the rear brake light switch.

Hotblack Desiato

Tail light, presuming it's a bike with automatic lights on (ALO) like mine is.

Back when I was in MAG I was at a conference in Brussels (at my own expense) and a representative of Triumph Motorcycles waffled on about how ALO was a good thing, I ripped him a new arsehole because ALO leaves riders stranded at the side of the road if their battery gets low, how's that for safety.

Wossack

I wouldn’t mind ALO if there was a bit of smarts to it - ironically, my triumph has stuffed me as above on a couple of occasions. Wish the lights would remain off till the engine is actually running and not as soon as the ignition is turned on

carl456

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

Your gas. The positive cable going to the rear brake light switch.

I was only messing, anyway be better to take it off the battery or a relay, an extra 4 amps or so for heated grips through that circuit could cause problems in the future.

carl456

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

Your gas. The positive cable going to the rear brake light switch.

I was only messing, anyway be better to take it off the battery or a relay, an extra 4 amps or so for heated grips through that circuit could cause problems in the future.

IrishGrimReaper

https://imgur.com/a/hD5Yomf

I literally can't post a bloody image to save my life.. Put a hand grip thingy and also windshield extender and it's made a huge difference.

Is the codes still [i.mg] pic link [/i.mg] with out the dot?

UrbanFret

macplaxton

IrishGrimReaper wrote: »

https://imgur.com/a/hD5Yomf

I literally can't post a bloody image to save my life..

Is the codes still [i.mg] pic link [/i.mg] with out the dot?

Yes:

[ img]https://i.imgur.com/SygQdpi.jpg[/img]

(without the space before the i)

ayux4rj6zql2ph

Finally received the R&G covers, as per the photos, i was able to fit one with no problems at all, looks much much better and covers the flaking silver paint. The second one i couldn't get on due to the footbrake. I have a new oil cooler pipe as well which i haven't changed. I’m nearly done with this bike now in regards to adding bits.

listermint

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

Same as my own, i have the oxford grips wired to the battery and they are fused, as previously mentioned, the glue supplied can be an issue, my left grip is slightly loose already, this is due to the left side being metal whereas the throttle is plastic hence it sticks better.

Pull the handle off, spray the inside with hair spray put it back on again.

listermint

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

Finally received the R&G covers, as per the photos, i was able to fit one with no problems at all, looks much much better and covers the flaking silver paint. The second one i couldn't get on due to the footbrake. I have new oil cooler pipe as well which i haven't changed. I nearly done with this bike now in regards to adding bits.

Covers look sweet, I think il have to get some for mine, my paints not in great nick. I dislike it immensely.

Blanchy90

The bike broke down on the way home from work so no heated grips for me yet.

I'll be putting in a new battery after work so hopefully that solves it

ayux4rj6zql2ph

listermint wrote: »

Pull the handle off, spray the inside with hair spray put it back on again.

Hairspray? That actually works

listermint

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

Hairspray? That actually works

Yep! Make sure leave it dry for about 20 mins before touching it afterwards.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

listermint wrote: »

Covers look sweet, I think il have to get some for mine, my paints not in great nick. I dislike it immensely.

It makes the world of difference. I don’t blame you for disliking it. You have a DL yourself don’t you?

listermint

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

It makes the world of difference. I don’t blame you for disliking it. You have a DL yourself don’t you?

Your bike is a carbon copy of mine.

Parked side by side id probably jump on yours is the confusion

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listermint wrote: »

Your bike is a carbon copy of mine.

Parked side by side id probably jump on yours is the confusion

White as well? They are rare, i only ever seen one other white one and that was on donedeal a while back in Donegal.

listermint

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

White as well? They are rare, i only ever seen one other white one and that was on donedeal a while back in Donegal.

Yep, Same one. Ive only seen 2 others of them in Dublin.

Brought mine over from Wales.

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listermint wrote: »

Yep, Same one. Ive only seen 2 others of them in Dublin.

Brought mine over from Wales.

My bike was based in Dublin until June of this year, that may well have been one of them. It came from Sheffield in June 2016. Was there much of a saving importing it yourself? No idea how VRT works with bikes.

IrishGrimReaper

It's the same procedure as a car.

Just don't go on biker.ie and read about the guys who think the VRT crowd ask you to ride it around the car park as part of the process :pac::pac:

D3V!L

IrishGrimReaper wrote: »

It's the same procedure as a car.

Just don't go on biker.ie and read about the guys who think the VRT crowd ask you to ride it around the car park as part of the process :pac::pac:

Y'what now ?

Blanchy90

Hopefully I'll finally get to fit the heated grips this weekend, I'll go with above advice and get a relay.

Would it be worth using hairspray on the grips or should the glue be ok?

listermint

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

My bike was based in Dublin until June of this year, that may well have been one of them. It came from Sheffield in June 2016. Was there much of a saving importing it yourself? No idea how VRT works with bikes.

At the time yes, it was huge saving. Have it near 4 years now

listermint

Blanchy90 wrote: »

Hopefully I'll finally get to fit the heated grips this weekend, I'll go with above advice and get a relay.

Would it be worth using hairspray on the grips or should the glue be ok?

Use the glue provided.

however the hairspray trick is great for lubrication when getting them on and then sets in hard afterwards.

macplaxton

Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »

No idea how VRT works with bikes.

Dead easy on motorcycles, as there is none of this random number generator OMSP value nonsense.

€2 per cc up to 350cc + €1 per cc over that less 10% for every year old it is up to 10. Zero for over 30.

New 1098cc bike = 700 + 748 = €1448.

Ten year old to 29 year old = €144.80

Thirty year old = €0