Can you reach as much kms on the V-Strom as you did on the Africa Twin?
Probably not is my guess.
Tweaking my Suzuki V Strom 650
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Probably not is my guess.
You can turn the lights off.
The default setting is for the lights to come on in low beam, when you turn the ignition on; but you can manually turn the lights off.
They don't have to be on all the time.
Exactly what failed - the lights or the switch?
A bit of a comparison for those who maybe interested.
Coming home from a Mekong Pizza night @ the GT, riding on R1290, Paradise road.
East of Kiu Khan & looking down towards the Mekong
With LoBoo high beam only
With the Loboo high beam + Mach1 High Beam on together
Plenty of good light to still ride at a decent pace.
Further long, ascending the big hill after the Paradise Road sign, en route to the View Coffee
Loboo lights - high beam only
Loboo High Beam + Mach1 High Beam
Mach 1 High beam only. No Loboo
The visibility could actually be increased if did not use the yellow filter on the Loboo, but used both white lights.
However I have a strong fancy for the yellow filter because it is much easier to be seen in the day, it gets used all the time & left on at night. I have not yet felt the need to run the white lens when I have the Mach1 lights on, but maybe on a long night ride that will change.
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28 May 2020 @ 152,017 kms
Replace the exhaust system.
The old system had started to rust out & the baffle was vibrating badly in the exhaust.
Everything done at Kong's Motorcycle Electrics in Chiang Rai.
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Replace the exhaust system.
The old system had started to rust out & the baffle was vibrating badly in the exhaust.
Everything done at Kong's Motorcycle Electrics in Chiang Rai.
Google Maps
1st July 2020 @ 154,832 kms
Fitted a new front axle & right front rotor.
A couple of weeks ago whilst fitting a new front tyre @ Ban Chang in Chiang Rai we picked up on a very slightly bent front axle & warped front right brake disc.
Not seriously noticeable, but for a few weeks I'd been aware of more vibrations coming from the front end & I'd originally put that down to the front tyre which had 20,000 kms up on it & was nearing the end of it's life, so I thought.
But whilst fitting the new tyre it was apparent that there must be a slight kink in the front axle, because as the axle nuts were being tightened up you could see the wheel alignment moving.
When did all this happen?
Probably with the Chinese truck accident 42,000 kms ago is my guess. I think.
It's incredible what a difference it makes now.
The front wheel is now firmly planted on the road & the bike steers so much better and precise.
And indeed it's funny how you get used to your bike being off a bit, and as it drops over time you just get used to. That's the way it is, get on it & ride it.
After the truck crash repairs, it was never perfect or the same as before, but it was reasonably close & I could still ride the bike quite well. The 42,000 kms since the accident proves that!
Bring on the 200,000 kms. Only another 45,000 kms to go.
Fitted a new front axle & right front rotor.
A couple of weeks ago whilst fitting a new front tyre @ Ban Chang in Chiang Rai we picked up on a very slightly bent front axle & warped front right brake disc.
Not seriously noticeable, but for a few weeks I'd been aware of more vibrations coming from the front end & I'd originally put that down to the front tyre which had 20,000 kms up on it & was nearing the end of it's life, so I thought.
But whilst fitting the new tyre it was apparent that there must be a slight kink in the front axle, because as the axle nuts were being tightened up you could see the wheel alignment moving.
When did all this happen?
Probably with the Chinese truck accident 42,000 kms ago is my guess. I think.
It's incredible what a difference it makes now.
The front wheel is now firmly planted on the road & the bike steers so much better and precise.
And indeed it's funny how you get used to your bike being off a bit, and as it drops over time you just get used to. That's the way it is, get on it & ride it.
After the truck crash repairs, it was never perfect or the same as before, but it was reasonably close & I could still ride the bike quite well. The 42,000 kms since the accident proves that!
Bring on the 200,000 kms. Only another 45,000 kms to go.
The handlebar pouch put on at about 10,000 kms / September 2015
Worn out at 170,00 kms / December 2020.
This has been the most useful accessory I have on my bike; however with covid-19 & international shipping a nightmare it has deterred me from ordering another one from Canada.
So, the solution was to get a copy made locally. Hey presto:
and for a mere 1,000 baht I'm very happy.
Let the good times roll in 2021.
Worn out at 170,00 kms / December 2020.
This has been the most useful accessory I have on my bike; however with covid-19 & international shipping a nightmare it has deterred me from ordering another one from Canada.
So, the solution was to get a copy made locally. Hey presto:
and for a mere 1,000 baht I'm very happy.
Let the good times roll in 2021.
Checking for a pin hole radiator leak & it got worse @ 171,000 kms
Fixed with some epoxy steel
So looking for a back up 2nd hand radiator.
A new one is 11,500 baht & 2-3 months on back order.
Any ideas or offers?
Fixed with some epoxy steel
So looking for a back up 2nd hand radiator.
A new one is 11,500 baht & 2-3 months on back order.
Any ideas or offers?
Can any of the shops Recore them here?
I got a new radiator for the Valkyrie made in Chonburi from a company named Chonphrasit Group.
About 6k bath.
About 6k bath.
Bike sold @ 176,113 kms genuine, well ridden kms.
The price 80,000 baht for a quick sale.
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The price 80,000 baht for a quick sale.
The GTR # 1 Vstrom 650 for sale - SOLD
2015 Model XT Adventure. 176,113 kms genuine, well ridden kms. Good tyres. Pirelli Scorpion Trail IIs Good chain & sprocket set. Only 6,200 kms. A top of the range 6,000 baht RK X Ring Chain. Battery is "new" of a 2017 Vstrom 650 with only 24,000 kms. Shock is off a 2017 Vstrom...
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