Greetings, Well I've had my new Vee for less than a week and I have already started accessorizing. First mod of many more to come: Givi 37 liter Outback cases with the saddle bag holders. Obviously installing the case on the rack is the easy part: line up the slots and rock into place. I...

I've been "using" you all for some time now to grow my knowledge. It's now my turn to ask a specific question. I have a Vee k6 and purchased a V-Stroma center stand which is a Suzuki OEM knock off. Same with Murphy's as I understand. My problem is the mating plate on my vee has an extension...

Hi all, I recently purchased an alarm (SR-i900) for my first bike ever. Briefly tried to install it on my own but got no luck. I simply tried to understand this from the provided manuals but kind of found it complicated. Just wandering if someone that already installed this on their own can...

I just wanted to answer some questions I had remaining after reading the 10,456 crash bar threads I found before I installed my crash bars. This is all regarding the new Sw-motech bars and a 2013 strom. I had no issues removing the OEM bolts- I guess warm sunshine was all the heat they needed...

Dunno who punched the holes :mrgreen:No matter how loose/tight/ or what combination I try with the brackets,or how many times I try to line up all the holes it cant be done.:thumbdown: Rat tail to the rescue:thumbup:

Hey everyone - I just picked up and installed a center stand from Murph's Kits on my 2006 Wee. I was really impressed with the quality of the hardware and stand. The bike is very, very stable on the stand so it seems very strong. I think it's an exact copy of the OEM. For $122 shipped, I don't...

Anybody have any advice on installing Givi Engine Guards on a new Wee Strom? I have the 2004 service manual and it mentions that the bolts for the engine are self locking and should be discarded after they're loosened. Has anyone installed these guards themselves? Will the torque values for...

Does anyone have a nice article with pictures that detail the installation of the OEM heated grips on the V-Strom 650? I need some good visuals. Thank you, Jake