http://www.stromtrooper.com Suzuki V-Strom Stromtrooper.com Wee-Strom DL1000 DL650 Discussion Forum adventure rider v-strom forum V-Strom RIders International VSRI en Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:01:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.stromtrooper.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.stromtrooper.com http://www.stromtrooper.com/general-v-strom-discussion/57193-need-some-feedback-please.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:30:01 GMT Just got a new set of Conti Trail Attacks because I got a wicked price on them. $280 installed, but I've notice an immediate issue. When I'm stuck behind a truck (wind buffeting) or just lots of traffic at 55+, the front gets very twitchy like it wants to get into a speed wobble. Very light like its just beneath the surface. Same thing if I take my hands off the grips with no traffic. Any idea what might be causing this?
SOF ]]> General V-Strom Discussion slowoldfart http://www.stromtrooper.com/general-v-strom-discussion/57193-need-some-feedback-please.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/dl650-specific-wee-strom/57192-chain-adjust-spec-axle-bolt-torque-2007-a.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:25:58 GMT My name is Richard from Port Orange Fl. ,and I'm a new convert from BMW's.(selling my 06 Dakar) I just bought an 07 650 ABS about a week ago. It had no owners manual. Can any one give me the chain adjust specs. and the rear axle nut torque. Thanks........ ]]> DL650 Specific! The Wee Strom! RichardD http://www.stromtrooper.com/dl650-specific-wee-strom/57192-chain-adjust-spec-axle-bolt-torque-2007-a.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/general-v-strom-discussion/57191-post-valve-adjustment-questions.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:19:49 GMT I just got through adjusting my valves (20 K miles) . It does not seem to be runnining as good as it was. I have not ridden my bike since 7/1/10, (... I just got through adjusting my valves (20 K miles) . It does not seem to be runnining as good as it was. I have not ridden my bike since 7/1/10, ( had a bone graft on my skull :yikes: ) so I kinda forgot what to expect. Any way it seems to be running rich and ideling funny.

It is backfiring sometimes but I am wondering if that has anything to do with a BAD exhaust leak that i need to fix ?

If I had a cam a tooth off ( wich I don`t think I do ) would it run at all ? It seems to do ok at higher RPM`s.

I also put new ngk Iridium plugds in it. ]]> General V-Strom Discussion jmz http://www.stromtrooper.com/general-v-strom-discussion/57191-post-valve-adjustment-questions.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/maintenance-tech-farkles/57190-coocase-w-backrest-sturdy.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:02:22 GMT I had a $50 JCW box that my wife liked to lean on despite its obvious POS-ness. It finally broke. she wants another (better) one.

I'm looking at the coocase boxes with the backrest pad mostly for the backrest feature. The no-frills model v36 case + pad is only about $200 bucks.. some aftermarket backrests are that much alone so it looks like a good deal for the backrest plus some extra lockable storage..

The mounting plate looks to be plastic. can anyone vouch or comment on sturdiness and comfort from the coocase as backrest? ]]> Maintenance, Tech and Farkles. ddlewis http://www.stromtrooper.com/maintenance-tech-farkles/57190-coocase-w-backrest-sturdy.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/dl-1000-specific/57189-hid-lights.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:59:27 GMT I am looking at getting a set of HID 5000K lights for my dl 1000 2006 is there any good or bad about them and are they hard to install I am looking at getting a set of HID 5000K lights for my dl 1000 2006 is there any good or bad about them and are they hard to install ]]> DL 1000 Specific jkavon http://www.stromtrooper.com/dl-1000-specific/57189-hid-lights.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/sale/57188-dl1000-mounts-pucks-sale.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:44:01 GMT The mounts are handmade of highstrength metal ($100) and the 4 pucks are by Studdebaker ($40). I will email pictures if you send me your email. The mounts are handmade of highstrength metal ($100) and the 4 pucks are by Studdebaker ($40).

I will email pictures if you send me your email. ]]> For Sale MattMotorMan http://www.stromtrooper.com/sale/57188-dl1000-mounts-pucks-sale.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/northwest/57187-highly-recommended-ride.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:13:52 GMT Ride report from a trip to the bottom of Hell's Canyon last week. Some of you may have done this trip. If not I would definitely recommend adding it to your list! :beatnik:

http://www.stromtrooper.com/ride-rep...ls-canyon.html ]]> Northwest GMassey http://www.stromtrooper.com/northwest/57187-highly-recommended-ride.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/sale/57186-mp-cycle-design-19-04-prototpe-w-mp-mounting-brackets.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:12:36 GMT This is an early prototype. Completely clear, no mask. Very good condition! Includes proprietary mounting brackets which alone were $50 when new. ... This is an early prototype. Completely clear, no mask. Very good condition! Includes proprietary mounting brackets which alone were $50 when new. The holes in the screen are not the same as OEM.

PM me your email address for a photo.

$50 plus shipping to the lower 48. ]]> For Sale Columbo http://www.stromtrooper.com/sale/57186-mp-cycle-design-19-04-prototpe-w-mp-mounting-brackets.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/general-v-strom-discussion/57185-givi-mount-top-case.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:08:18 GMT So I have a Givi V46 that I use as as a topcase/passenger backrest on longer trips two-up. I'd like to buy another smaller top case to take on one-up dirt/gravel road trips. Something to keep my stuff in, but that I don't have to worry about damaging in case of a spill.

I'm thinking something similar to the smaller Givi "Monolock" top cases, but I don't believe those will fit the Monokey top case mount I have. Do any of the cheaper Givi knock-off brands make something that would work w/ the mount I have??

Thanks! ]]> General V-Strom Discussion brentnclemson http://www.stromtrooper.com/general-v-strom-discussion/57185-givi-mount-top-case.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/sale/57184-cee-bailey-23-5-windshield.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:52:51 GMT I got this shield for my trip to the Indianapolis MotoGP. I put about 1100 miles on it and have decided that I like the Givi better. No cracks or... I got this shield for my trip to the Indianapolis MotoGP. I put about 1100 miles on it and have decided that I like the Givi better. No cracks or scratches. $100.00 plus shipping. Thanks!

]]> For Sale Blackhawkgeo http://www.stromtrooper.com/sale/57184-cee-bailey-23-5-windshield.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/v-strom-service-maintenance-questions-discussions/57183-bar-end-weights.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:34:45 GMT Bike fell over and bent the right hand bolt that holds the bar end weight. I removed the bolt to straighten it. Now I cant get the bolt to thread... Bike fell over and bent the right hand bolt that holds the bar end weight. I removed the bolt to straighten it. Now I cant get the bolt to thread into the threaded insert inside the right handgrip. How does one go about this?

Thanks! ]]> V-Strom Service and Maintenance Questions and Discussions echo http://www.stromtrooper.com/v-strom-service-maintenance-questions-discussions/57183-bar-end-weights.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/australia-new-zealand/57182-has-anyone-used-rearview-reevu-helmet.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:53:11 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9uLsMq7mBE Saw this on the weekend, could be one of my next purchases if I can track them down in Oz.:confused: ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9uLsMq7mBE

Saw this on the weekend, could be one of my next purchases if I can track them down in Oz.:confused:

Anyone tried it?

:cheers2: ]]> Australia-New Zealand AstroBob http://www.stromtrooper.com/australia-new-zealand/57182-has-anyone-used-rearview-reevu-helmet.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/stromtroopers/57181-vee-me.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:32:40 GMT Gidday everyone I have done it now, sold my Harley and bought an 03 Vee. Man what a bike. Getting the dealer to check the TBS and clean the TB... Gidday everyone

I have done it now, sold my Harley and bought an 03 Vee. Man what a bike. Getting the dealer to check the TBS and clean the TB boots and reseat them to ensure I have a good start. There seems to be no shuddering so the clutch basket is ok for now.

I am a quinquagenarian biker in the pacific somewhere, ok in Auckland and look forward contributing to this site.

Any other Vee riders out there? ]]> Stromtroopers 6FT5 http://www.stromtrooper.com/stromtroopers/57181-vee-me.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/stromtroopers/57180-greetings-cebu-city-philippines.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:53:23 GMT Hi Guys - Just a quick hello from a new and very happy DL1000 owner here in the Philippines. A great bike that seems ideally suited for our highways... Hi Guys - Just a quick hello from a new and very happy DL1000 owner here in the Philippines. A great bike that seems ideally suited for our highways and byways! And so much more reliable than my previous bavarian ride! Cheers - Barry ]]> Stromtroopers barryrio http://www.stromtrooper.com/stromtroopers/57180-greetings-cebu-city-philippines.html http://www.stromtrooper.com/off-topic-member-therapy/57179-heres-odd-one-about-patriotism.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:48:45 GMT Ok, I've been thinking a lot. (I take a lot of philosophy courses, so don't worry, it is nothing to be alarmed about).

A recent thought I've had is that "it is stupid to die for one's country". (I hope everyone agrees)
Here are some reasons (not limited to the ones I give, but the two I mention should cover the major objections; there are many more reasons I am willing to discuss if anyone asks):
- Once you're dead, you can't enjoy the country.
- Your country would never die for you.

That is not what I am curious about, and is not something I want to get into (unless you're willing to discuss whether there is such a thing as a truly altruistic act, in which case you'd better come equipped).

The question I have found while exploring this thought is the following:

What can motivate someone to kill for their country?
Is there something that can justify it?

I couldn't come up with a single thing...
And I don't mean superficially; I've given the matter some thought.

I can kill for myself, without question, without hesitation, and without remorse, but for an abstract concept such as a "country", I cannot make myself do anything.

Can someone please explain this to me? ]]> Off Topic and Member Therapy SittingDuck http://www.stromtrooper.com/off-topic-member-therapy/57179-heres-odd-one-about-patriotism.html