[TimmyTheHog]

I've been riding on and off for 25 years and I've never heard of these little things until @notacop mentioned them last week. Wow. New favorite toy. Even better than the helmet hook!

Awesome thread, thanks for sharing your experiences

I constantly think the throttle should be easier, this looks like a step in the right direction, what the name of this thing ? where did you get it ?

Thanks in advance

Google throttle wrist rest and you will get bunch of hits.

I have crambuster as a gift and it works wonder on my non-cruise control bikes.

 

[mozzer502]

sorry, should have included the link. I've added it now. For convenience it's here too https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ704VK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[armando_m]

sorry, should have included the link. I've added it now. For convenience it's here too ...

Thank you !!!
I found an adjustable lever that is installed at the inside end of the throttle handle , it acts as a lock , very discrete , find it under youtube "Almost invisible throttle lock for under $5 00"
Also found that people use a thick o-ring that helps keep the throttle in one position "o ring throttle lock"

I'm picking up the vstrom this weekend, for the 600km ride home I'm considering the o-ring

 

[mozzer502]

MOD15 REDUX: incandescent rear blinkers

I've discovered that the new rear LED blinkers do not draw enough current to trigger my AYN license plate blinkers, so I've changed them back to regular bulbs.

 

[NVarra]

I've discovered that the new rear LED blinkers do not draw enough current to trigger my AYN license plate blinkers, so I've changed them back to regular bulbs.

I ordered 2 sets of CAN Bus friendly LED bulbs from eBay earlier in the year which work with the stock relay. I don't trust non grounded relays for longevity though so I did end up replacing the stock relay with a high quality Grote 44891 which I picked up at my local auto parts store. This relay needs at least 1A to work so LED bulbs without resistors that are less than 12W will not work and a 12W LED bulb would be blindly bright. The neat part is that you can mix stock bulbs with CAN Bus friendly LED bulbs if one had to.

I'd post the links to the LED bulbs eBay listing, but I can't until I have 10 posts.

If you search eBay for "BAU15S 7507 Turn Signal Light PY21W 5009 Canbus No Error Led Bulb Amber Blinker" it's the result with 74ish sold (2 bulb set). You can also find the "Grote 44891" relay on Ebay.

 

[TreeBeardO]

Love this thread! Giving me so much inspiration for my 2018 650A.

 

[mozzer502]

Mod23: raised handlebars

I've raised the handlebars using the "amazon's choice" option. Seemed a good price. I ordered the silver and that was a mistake. I should have looked at the bike first.
With the bars up higher, and then angled back down towards me they feel much more relaxed.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N7GBZOK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[brock29609]

If you search eBay for "BAU15S 7507 Turn Signal Light PY21W 5009 Canbus No Error Led Bulb Amber Blinker" it's the result with 74ish sold (2 bulb set).

Searching but can't find it. What's the eBay item number for the bulbs?

 

[NVarra]

Searching but can't find it. What's the eBay item number for the bulbs?

BAU15S 7507 Turn Signal Light
ebay Item #: 123457610478

Grote 44891 2 Pin Flasher
ebay Item #: 312861255790 | Please note that I bought my relay from my local Lordco auto parts store. This ebay item is the same relay though.

 

[WingVetteStrom]

• Front cylinder exhaust repositioned from under engine to R side of engine to gain 2” more ground clearance
• SW-Motech Centerstand
• SW-Motech Skid Plate modified to attach to crash guards instead of engine for the 2” more ground clearance gained by front cylinder exhaust reposition
• SW-Motech Height Adjustable Wide Street/Off-Road Foot Pegs
• SW-Motech 15L Evo City Tank Bag with Map Case, Theft Prevention Pin and Quick Lock
• SW-Motech Side Stand Switch Guard
• SW-Motech Folding Gear Shift Lever
• Givi PLR Side Racks
• Nissin Front Brake Calipers from a Honda CBR600
• Nissin Radial Master Cylinder
• Akropovic Exhaust. 9 lbs. less weight, 5 more HP
• K&N Air Filter
• Kriega Outback 32L Saddlebags with OS-2 Straps, and 6 more Kriega 12, 5, and 6 liter modular bags. 4 to attach to main bags, 2 more for crash guards
• 30,000 hour Sementech Lo Beam White LED w/internal fan
• Antigravity Lithium battery, saves 6 pounds
• ADVTech GPS Dash Mount
• ADVTech Flood Lights with handlebar mounted on/off switch
• ADVTech Fork Brace
• ADVTech Front Fender Risers
• R&G Racing Rear Shock Cover
• R&G Racing Crash Guards
• R&G Racing Radiator Guard
• R&G Racing Tank Pads
• R&G Racing Filler Cap Trim
• RotopaX One Gallon Locking Gas Container
• ASV Adjustable Folding Clutch and Front Brake Levers
• Barkbuster VPS hand guards
• 16T Front Rubber Dampened Sprocket. (OEM 15T). Drops RPM by 250
• Admore Flashing Brake, Progressive Turn and Deceleration Lighting
• Oxford Heated Grips with settings control
• Garmin 396LMT-S GPS- Hardwired
• Rupse Tire Pressure Monitors. Rechargeable display
• Kaoko Throttle Lock
• Pyramid Front Fender Extender
• Crampbuster
• Headlight Protector
• 2 Locking Tool Tubes
• Puig Spool Sliders
• Zeta Offset Handlebar Risers
• ABUS Victory X Plus Disc Lock
• Murph’s Tamperproof Oil Filler Cap
• Shock Socks Front Fork Covers
• Phone Ram Mount X-Grip
• Locking license plate storage document box
• Front 22mm Axle Tool

 

[mozzer502]

wowza. I'm an amateur. thanks for sharing.
Tell me, is a center stand really worth the cost?

 

[WingVetteStrom]

wowza. I'm an amateur. thanks for sharing.
Tell me, is a center stand really worth the cost?

If I were just riding locally, I wouldn't have done it. But I do a lot of long distance riding out of the country, and I put it on to make spraying the chain easy at night, and if I have to remove the rear wheel for some reason. I'm currently on a solo road trip through Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
Here's a link to my ongoing post for this trip. Cheers.

Ms. Wee to Mexico and Central America

Here's a post of first day in Mexico. Crossed the border at Mexicali, got all my paperwork straightened out (two hours and four offices), at the Banjercito, and made it down to San Felipe. 2018 highly modified DL650XT. Plan is to spend 12 more days in Baja, then I have reservations on the ship...

www.stromtrooper.com

 

[mozzer502]

wow. good luck. looks amazing

 

[thirdofthree]

2 Locking Tool Tubes

WVS -- Please can you advise what tool tubes you're using? Thanks!

 

[WingVetteStrom]

WVS -- Please can you advise what tool tubes you're using? Thanks!

The Tool Tube

 

[gristle]

I used same tube, $10.82 from ali but had to wait >1 month, so what...
Mounted on inside of Left GIVI rack. Great fit, decent tube, wasted space in cap though, I put a dry towel held in place by strategically cut round plywood circle (for kickstand support on muddy parking days). Tube OK, can be hard to thread but if you take care, it will thread on, added o ring between cap and tube body for better watertight seal. No regerts, opened space in top case. Hopefully no a$$hole steals my >30yo leatherman and other assorted junk (cable ties, first aid, re-useable shopping bag, energy bars, nice led flashlight, etc) I have in there. I could fabricate a more secure system with a cable lock or something but in literally > 40 years on bike I have never had anything stolen off a bike so...

 

[WingVetteStrom]

I put stuff in the cap too. I have one inside both Givi Racks. Tools and spare parts/hardware. Only use when necessary. If you spray some WD40 on the threads the cap will slip right on or off easily.

 

[thirdofthree]

Thanks, WVS!