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    #6752
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,618 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    H_Lime wrote: »
    What ya riding lister, that's serious economy, ;)

    Vstrom 650. I can only imagine what id be getting if i ..eased off the throttle somewhat


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    #6753
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    listermint wrote: »
    Vstrom 650. I can only imagine what id be getting if i ..eased off the throttle somewhat
    Any fuelling exhaust or induction mods done?


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    #6754
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,686 ✭✭✭horse7


    How about a photo.


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    #6755
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,618 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Any fuelling exhaust or induction mods done?

    Not an ounce, She is as original engine wise as when i got her 5 years back. And running now over 79K Miles on it. Absolute beast of a commuter hard to beat it frankly. Id considered a few times switching up but keep coming back to its reliability and economy. And tbh its not a slouch considering its weight.

    W7a1FLe.jpg


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    #6756
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Nicer in that colour than others I've seen.
    That mpg is very keen indeed. That's about what I get out of the Dr and its lighter and not as powerful as that so I'd be happy with it! Loads of lads on the adv rider site swear by em and you wouldn't believe where they take em.
    Ever tempted to do the 4 pot caliper swap on it?


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    #6757
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,618 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Nicer in that colour than others I've seen.
    That mpg is very keen indeed. That's about what I get out of the Dr and its lighter and not as powerful as that so I'd be happy with it! Loads of lads on the adv rider site swear by em and you wouldn't believe where they take em.
    Ever tempted to do the 4 pot caliper swap on it?

    The braking is i agree rather 'sh*te' Hadnt really thought of a swap, just always put decent disks in.

    I suppose a swap would be ideal, just have to find the time


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    #6758
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Very underated bike tbh, I also like the white compared to the other colours.


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    #6759
    Cork Trucker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭Cork Trucker


    Seems that most, if not all of the Gen 1 V-Strom in Pearl White Mirage are imports, notably the UK.


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    #6760
    PCeeeee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,465 ✭✭✭PCeeeee


    Lads n girls, I had a f*****g flat when I went out this morning. On a two week old tyre :mad::mad::mad:

    I got a puncture repair kit and fixed it up this eve. What is the consensus re running tyre now? Is it safe?


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    #6761
    in2dark
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭in2dark


    listermint wrote: »
    Vstrom 650. I can only imagine what id be getting if i ..eased off the throttle somewhat

    Unfortunately my vstrom 650 is not that good when it comes to consumption.

    Aroun 8lt/100km

    I dont know what the hell is going on... I read that maybe air filter is the issue for high consumption and i dont remember if i have it ever changed

    So pissed off with the weekly visit to the petrol station

    Doing 50km round trip on a daily basis


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    #6762
    PCeeeee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,465 ✭✭✭PCeeeee


    in2dark wrote: »
    Unfortunately my vstrom 650 is not that good when it comes to consumption.

    Aroun 8lt/100km

    I dont know what the hell is going on... I read that maybe air filter is the issue for high consumption and i dont remember if i have it ever changed

    So pissed off with the weekly visit to the petrol station

    Doing 50km round trip on a daily basis

    :eek:


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    #6763
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,618 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    in2dark wrote: »
    Unfortunately my vstrom 650 is not that good when it comes to consumption.

    Aroun 8lt/100km

    I dont know what the hell is going on... I read that maybe air filter is the issue for high consumption and i dont remember if i have it ever changed

    So pissed off with the weekly visit to the petrol station

    Doing 50km round trip on a daily basis

    That's in a word ****e for this bike it shouldn't really be getting that ever . Even at speed.

    When was it serviced last ?

    Have you changed the plugs ?

    Have you checked under the tank for leaks or runs on the fuel feed to the engine?

    Air filter is probably caked in dirt if you don't know it's been done get that changed too.


    I'd get a full service done and have all above checked. Does it run a bit rough if yes then I'd urge a valve adjustment.


    Mine was running a bit of a pig last year so I adjusted the valves. Exhaust side was out a bit.


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    #6764
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Lads any advice on the best cure for sticking pads on a DL650 V-Strom? It’s the front left side, the right front and rear calipers are fine. Annoying to say the least.


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    #6765
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,107 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Lads any advice on the best cure for sticking pads on a DL650 V-Strom? It’s the front left side, the right front and rear calipers are fine. Annoying to say the least.

    Clean would be first port of call.
    Service kit then. ;)


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    #6766
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    Clean would be first port of call.
    Service kit then. ;)

    She’s serviced bar the pads :pac:


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    #6767
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,107 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    She’s serviced bar the pads :pac:

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Suzuki-DL-650-AUE-V-Strom-ABS-2011-Brake-Caliper-Seal-Service-Repair-Kit-/401156844579


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    #6768
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »

    Thank you, i'll have to buy that.


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    #6769
    Acquiescence
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭Acquiescence


    Walking into work this morning in full gear carrying my helmet and some dude on a bike beeped at me to get my attention so he could wave.

    Brightened up my day anyway!


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    #6770
    Cork Trucker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭Cork Trucker


    Acquiescence wrote: »
    Walking into work this morning in full gear carrying my helmet and some dude on a bike beeped at me to get my attention so he could wave.

    Brightened up my day anyway!

    Most bikers are like bus drivers, they wave at their fellow biker/bus driver unlike the ignorant pr1cks in my industry!


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    #6771
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Considering these for my blade, opinions?

    https://www.motorcycleshop.ie/dunlop-sportmax-gpr300-69658-p.asp


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    #6772
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,107 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Anyone getting some bike bits for Christmas?
    If so what ya getting?

    I just treated myself to these

    Screenshot-20191224-181206-01.jpg

    Screenshot-20191223-164514-01.jpg


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    #6773
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    Anyone getting some bike bits for Christmas?
    If so what ya getting?

    I just treated myself to these

    Very nice :)


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    #6774
    D3V!L
    Registered Users Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭D3V!L


    I got a cruiser lift , great for cleaning the wheels on the Harley


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    #6775
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    D3V!L wrote: »
    I got a cruiser lift , great for cleaning the wheels on the Harley

    I thought you sold 'em before they got dirty, no?


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    #6776
    D3V!L
    Registered Users Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭D3V!L


    Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »
    I thought you sold 'em before they got dirty, no?

    No that's tires. I replace the bike when they wear out.


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    #6777
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    @Listermint or any other V-Strom owners, can someone tell me is this tank bagster fitted correctly to the area in question? I’m not 100% sure as I had to remove a plastic panel and now it won’t go back on. TIA


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    #6778
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,107 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    @Listermint or any other V-Strom owners, can someone tell me is this tank bagster fitted correctly to the area in question? I’m not 100% sure as I had to remove a plastic panel and now it won’t go back on. TIA

    Is it new and did you heat it up first?


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    #6779
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,618 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    @Listermint or any other V-Strom owners, can someone tell me is this tank bagster fitted correctly to the area in question? I’m not 100% sure as I had to remove a plastic panel and now it won’t go back on. TIA

    You have to take those screws out.

    Then out the plastic panel on

    Then put the screws in.


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    #6780
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,618 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Although it won't fit there with those plastic thingys on the bag. Left and right I see black plastic things. They will prevent the cover going on.

    Is it oem ? You sure it's for the LO wee model ?


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    #6781
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Thanks for the replied guys. It isn't OEM, nor did i heat it up, it does however fit into place perfectly except in that one place which i suspect is my own error, there are indeed black plastic clips there, they act as locking clips, i think when i took off the plastic cover i should have removed the metal bar and then put the bag on. She's definitely for that bike, i made sure of it. To add insult to injury i've rounded one of those fcuking screws :mad:


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