StromTrooper banner
Cancel

What maintenance/mods/farkles did you do to your Strom today?

601418 Views 5882 Replies 1132 Participants Last post by  DesertBike, 
OfirMX
- I cleaned and lubed the chain.

- Installed my new mirror extenders.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 2
1 - 20 of 5883 Posts
Road Debris
Just bought mine used (new to me) so it had been sitting since last year, so it got a dusting and I also added a RAM ball for my GPS.:mrgreen:
I just need to know how long the snow will be here!!!
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 2
S
I installed a Tool Tube from Twisted Throttle. I have a Coocase on the way.
Reply
Save
Like
H
Just washed and waxed it today after a morning ride around Corpus Christi Bay.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 5
kiwi_outdoors
None - but...

I bought the ducting and fittings to route some central heat into my garage to make it a pleasant place to work on the bike - does that count?
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 5
99drifter2
New farkles

just ordered a set of spoke wheels from Woody's

should be shipped this week

yeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shiny side up
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 5
duchess
She got ridden and chain lubed.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
nightinale
Went for a 117 mile ride to the Columbia River Gorge.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 5
NSdave
What maintenance/mods/farkles did you do to your Storm today?

I watched a YouTube video on how to use my new chain riveting tool, Only a month or two before the snow melts :)


Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com App
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 2
newhoco
I lubed the air filter and put it back in the housing , then wire-tied my new longer brake lines and all the wires I had to loosen in order to install bar risers.
My Russell day Long Seat should go into production this week , and my new Holan panniers are waiting to be picked up in Rochester new York.
And it's freezing shitty weather out .
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 2
donNewtonAlpha
I trimmed the calsci windshield to clear the hand guards, cleaned the air filter, changed the oil and installed grip heaters.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 2
Bugzy
2
I added a plug in port to my bike for my Gerbing electric gloves, and added a curly extension cord to my jacket so it's not trying to pull the wires out of my jacket sleeves when i move around on the bike.


This kind of plug would be ideal for the battery charger too i would think. Easy to install as you have room to get your fingers in behind the panel once you take the seat off. Two minute installation.

I also replaced my rear brake pads with some cheap Chinese knockoffs. Sintered pads, great looking. Fit perfectly. two sets of pads cost $20 with free shipping.
See less See more
Reply
Save
Like
R
I wouldn't use those cheap chinese brake pads. Usually I wouldn't wanna tell you what stuff to buy, but a friend of mine has been in a very bad accident because of cheap chinese brake pads.
On his first ride after having them installed when he had to brake fairly hard the braking stuff (the black&yellow stuff on your picture) separated from the brake pads (the green/blueish stuff on your picture) and he slammed into a wall because he had lost all his braking power on the front wheel.

So I really would never ever use cheap brake pads.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 3
N
Installed Grip Heaters.
Reply
Save
Like
I
Made a chain lubrication block to be used with an aerosol spray can.

Next, fix (or make new) oem saddle bag lanyards.

Ray B.
Reply
Save
Like
Glazier2000
Finally got around to installing my tool tube. :thumbup:
Reply
Save
Like
V
Installed a set of altrider bars & skid plate only took 4.4 hours enjoyed it after my 150 mile ride yesterday into carnige & past 1/4 mile of ice on puerto canyon road & out mines road my best adventure yet.Get on with my diy seat next, what a way to spend the winter.
Ya-ho.
Reply
Save
Like
Stromin'Nroman
Oil, gas, checked the tires, lubed the chain and cleaned the windsheild.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 2
domromer
Nothing! I just keep riding it!
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
VSrider
Installed Suzuki hand guards. Adjusted shifter up a bit to acomodate my new boots.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
1 - 20 of 5883 Posts
StromTrooper
A forum community dedicated to all Suzuki Strom owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, purchasing, reviews, accessories, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
General V-Strom Discussion DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011 DL1000 from 2002-2012 DL650A - 2012-2016 Australia-New Zealand
Top