V-Strom owners thread

Downs · Apr 17, 2014

Timbercat said:
I'm still unable to find any off road style pegs for my 2012 glee. I'm in hopes of finding something alone this style.

But have been coming up empty handed. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I have tried all the standard places and have searched endlessly. There must be at least one that will work.

These are what us First Gen guys use. Might want to check StromTroopers but I don't see why they wouldn't fit the send gen

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-XR50-XR70-XR80-XR100-Kawasaki-KLR650-FOOT-PEGS-/331167984879?vxp=mtr

tim_cannon · Apr 17, 2014

Thanks MacDaddy! The Wee pegs fit perfectly on my Vee. It looks like the difference is that they are made from a different alloy (but I wouldn't swear to that in a court of law).

Timbercat · Apr 17, 2014

Timbercat said:
Picture of the hole area

Contacted Suzuki today about a new replacement. $681.00 and there is only 1 available in the US through Suzuki dealers.
Bike Bandit for $551.00

New radiator installed

With the new radiator guard, like the one that should have been on before.

ATGATT.
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Proforguns · Apr 17, 2014

Looks nice T-cat!

duchess · Apr 17, 2014

battery rec's and where do you purchase them??

thanks

YoDoc · Apr 17, 2014

I bought an AGM from O'Reilly

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Cycledelic Relic · Apr 17, 2014

YoDoc said:
I bought an AGM from O'Reilly

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yep... we've got AGMs along with the sealed & standard lead acid bike/atv batteries. prices aren't bad either
O'Rodney

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Vic CC rider · Apr 17, 2014

jwrick said:
I wondered why there wasn't a Strom thread on here. Mine is a 2012 650 Adventure that I bought in June last year. Almost 6000 miles so far and still loving this bike, averaging ~53 MPG, great on the pavement and it really shines on gravel.

First "test" camping trip to the LBJ Grasslands:

Pic from the Hamilton trip last fall:

Stripped down sitting in the driveway:

I know that Im biased but it looks real good next t the Bmer!!

MacDaddy · Apr 17, 2014

DRD said:
Made for the DL all $170 worth. Look sweet

Wow DRD! While I can really throw money away on motorcycle parts with the best of them at times, I'd be afraid to buy that for a Wee, its like a work of art. Belongs on a Ducati maybe, but not a Wee. :lol2:

Downs · Apr 17, 2014

Buy a spare shifter lever and zip tie it to the frame somewhere haha.

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MacDaddy · Apr 17, 2014

tim_cannon said:
Thanks MacDaddy! The Wee pegs fit perfectly on my Vee. It looks like the difference is that they are made from a different alloy (but I wouldn't swear to that in a court of law).

Glad to hear they slip right in Tim. Happy motoring and don't be afraid to lean hard to the right now that you have an extra footpeg. :lol2:

YoDoc · Apr 17, 2014

Mr2mch said:
yep... we've got AGMs along with the sealed & standard lead acid bike/atv batteries. prices aren't bad either
O'Rodney

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I honestly only bought the AGM because the L-A had slightly different terminals.

Of course, in had to make a tool to hold the nut for the terminals up because the included bolts just... Weren't... Quite... Long enough to grab on. Bleh. Oh well. Needle nose pliers and wire does alot!

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MacDaddy · Apr 17, 2014

Timbercat said:
With the new radiator guard, like the one that should have been on before.

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I saw your thread on Stromtroopers in regards to the radiator guard. Hope its a good one because I have one on the way.

YoDoc · Apr 17, 2014

What oil can I use to refill the rear preload adjuster?

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Vic CC rider · Apr 17, 2014

http://www.motorcycleonlinestore.com/foot_pegs

Timbercat said:
I'm still unable to find any off road style pegs for my 2012 glee. I'm in hopes of finding something alone this style.

But have been coming up empty handed. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I have tried all the standard places and have searched endlessly. There must be at least one that will work.

hizzo3 · Apr 17, 2014

YoDoc said:
What oil can I use to refill the rear preload adjuster?

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I couldn't find the exact fluid, but you should be safe with DOT3 brake fluid since its not shared with the shock oil. Maybe someone else can confirm

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YoDoc · Apr 18, 2014

hizzo3 said:
I couldn't find the exact fluid, but you should be safe with DOT3 brake fluid since its not shared with the shock oil. Maybe someone else can confirm

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OK. That sounds about right. Someone else had suggested ATF, but that... IDK.

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DFW_Warrior · Apr 18, 2014

I would use ATF over brake fluid. I would use suspension fluid over ATF, but that might be just me.

YoDoc · Apr 18, 2014

Suspension fluid? Like... Fork oil?

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Timbercat · Apr 18, 2014

MacDaddy said:
I saw your thread on Stromtroopers in regards to the radiator guard. Hope its a good one because I have one on the way.

I now understand the song lyric "what a fool I am" to ride off road without a radiator guard. Until I really got to inspecting one had no idea how fragile they are. Ohhhhh by the way, it can be a expensive mistake not having one on also.

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SilverBullet · Apr 18, 2014

MacDaddy said:
Wow DRD! While I can really throw money away on motorcycle parts with the best of them at times, I'd be afraid to buy that for a Wee, its like a work of art. Belongs on a Ducati maybe, but not a Wee.

Downs said:
Buy a spare shifter lever and zip tie it to the frame somewhere haha.

But the stock shifter is pricey also with a Suzuki list price of $89. If you have to replace it twice the fancy folding lever has already paid for itself. I've been watching Ebay for a cheap used shifter without success. Mine broke off thanks to the front wheel kicking up a 2" branch and my later bending to make it usable again. I drilled it, cut a V around the shaft for grip adhesion, JB Weld inside and out and tightened it back on with a metal screw. Holding for now but on borrowed time I'm afraid.

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Timbercat · Apr 18, 2014

SilverBullet said:
But the stock shifter is pricey also with a Suzuki list price of $89. If you have to replace it twice the fancy folding lever has already paid for itself. I've been watching Ebay for a cheap used shifter without success. Mine broke off thanks to the front wheel kicking up a 2" branch and my later bending to make it usable again. I drilled it, cut a V around the shaft for grip adhesion, JB Weld inside and out and tightened it back on with a metal screw. Holding for now but on borrowed time I'm afraid.

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I find it amazing that with all the DL's there are in this country how few used parts appear on EBay or any of the threads. What a mystery this is!

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SilverBullet · Apr 18, 2014

YoDoc said:
Suspension fluid? Like... Fork oil?

Yes or ATF as DFW_Warrior suggested or hydraulic oil will work just fine. Stay away from any brake fluid though. These reservoirs are known to leak over time and you dont want brake fluid dripping down and eating up paint and finish.

Here is an excellent how to. If yours has leaked out all the fluid probably needs a new o-ring and could stand a good cleaning out.
http://www.stromtrooper.com/mainten...-fill-up-your-rear-preload-adjuster-pics.html

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SilverBullet · Apr 18, 2014

Lee if you're interested to see what the $19 Ebay footpegs look like on a Wee here are a couple photos for you. The very first time I stood up on the stock rubber pegs I knew they had to go. These are very confidence inspiring. I had the exact same pegs on my DR650 and they held up to off road abuse just fine. Actually tens of thousands of these in use and I've never heard of a failure.

Also pictured is my AdventureTech footpeg/control lowering kit installed. Went on a short 50 mile ride after installing and my legs now feel much better. I still wish I could get another inch but this will have to do.

And for the observant among us, first to point out something unique comparing the two photos below gets a free gift at Strom-A-Thon.

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Proforguns · Apr 18, 2014

Pegs look great.Do you know where I can get those frame pads

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