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The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

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    #3752
    UrbanFret
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭UrbanFret


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

    Manual


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    #3753
    ayux4rj6zql2ph
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,001 ✭✭✭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.


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    #3754
    UrbanFret
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭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


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    #3755
    UrbanFret
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭UrbanFret


    Kenzie Yummy Slogan wrote: »
    The instructions you posted worked :cool:

    Good job. Well done.


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    #3756
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,936 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


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


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    #3757
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,275 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    stewygriffin wrote: »
    Engine build to follow.

    This should be good!!


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    #3758
    newmember2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,594 ✭✭✭newmember2


    stewygriffin wrote: »
    Rare 50mm SilMoto system for my 996.
    Engine build to follow.

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


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    #3759
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,936 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


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


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    #3760
    ayux4rj6zql2ph
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,001 ✭✭✭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.

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    #3761
    ayux4rj6zql2ph
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,001 ✭✭✭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


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    #3762
    Sonics2k
    Registered Users Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭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.


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    #3763
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 34,485 ✭✭✭✭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.

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    #3764
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭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


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    #3765
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,857 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #3766
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 34,485 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Made in Germany but sold from India? Probably fake.

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    #3767
    Blanchy90
    Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭Blanchy90


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

    Is it a big job?
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsaagYfEyTnhg-r209RCbQ?sub_confirmation=1




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    #3768
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 34,485 ✭✭✭✭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.

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    #3769
    Blanchy90
    Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭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
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsaagYfEyTnhg-r209RCbQ?sub_confirmation=1




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    #3770
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 34,485 ✭✭✭✭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.

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    #3771
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,857 ✭✭✭✭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


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    #3772
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,857 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #3773
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭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?


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    #3774
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 873 ✭✭✭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.


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    #3775
    ayux4rj6zql2ph
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,001 ✭✭✭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.


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    #3776
    carl456
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭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?


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    #3777
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 873 ✭✭✭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.


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    #3778
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 34,485 ✭✭✭✭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.

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    #3779
    Wossack
    Registered Users Posts: 7,004 ✭✭✭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


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    #3780
    carl456
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭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.


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    #3781
    carl456
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭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.


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