V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

[sikonesis]

Originally posted by mamaqye@April 26, 2007 09:35 am

Woops! Thats right, its 3L. DEUTER got 3 colours black,gray n red (I think) for the CamelBag. After discount don't pay >$115.

 

About that kettenmax chain-cleaning thing, How much is it incl postage roughly?

it's retailing for 29euros, which is about $60 here. motovation has said they're able to

ship it in. now i'm asking about the price, also if they're willing to lower the price if

there's a bulk order or M.O.. will update you gents hereif anything.

 

:hungry:

[sikonesis]

hi guys, sorry for so many posts here.

 

for the benefit of those interested in the kettenmax, i've got a quote from motovation:

$75 including 5% gst for 5-10 orders.

 

pm me & i'll add your nick to the mini-M.O. list.

 

thanks..

[Al-Simmons]

finally manage to fix the backfiring problem...

found out the the ring from the front throttle body has slipped up...

took out the right fairing and tank just now to tighten back the screw...

was thinking of using a broader ring for the throttle body so that it won't slip up....anyone tried before..?

[mamaqye]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@April 26, 2007 09:36 pm

took out the right fairing and tank just now to tighten back the screw...

was thinking of using a broader ring for the throttle body so that it won't slip up....anyone tried before..?

Didn't know any park of throttle can cause backfire. How does that work out? Anyway since you took out fuel tank, I assume U added the air-filter too. How? Any difference? :--)

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by mamaqye@April 26, 2007 10:38 pm

Didn't know any park of throttle can cause backfire. How does that work out? Anyway since you took out fuel tank, I assume U added the air-filter too. How? Any difference? :--)

haha...yup..change the filter already...

so far don't feel any difference yet...cos ride from the workshop to my house very near....ride ride traffic light already..

need to go 2nd link n test...

at least now no more backfiring below 3000 rpm...

[Guest xanc]

sikonesis: i mite be interested in the chain cleaner, pm if u're able to get more buyers..

[byteblock]

Originally posted by desmokat@April 26, 2007 07:07 pm

me cant go for the 1st may ride liao. bike not ready yet... got a new clothing for it.. haha.. i choose gun metal color.. guess shld be nice...

gunmetal's damn hot la bro! upz for dat!

[desmokat]

hope the color out is really cool! haha. scally they just spray dark grey.. then i faint liao.. haha

[mamaqye]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@April 26, 2007 11:01 pm

haha...yup..change the filter already...

so far don't feel any difference yet...cos ride from the workshop to my house very near....ride ride traffic light already..

need to go 2nd link n test...

at least now no more backfiring below 3000 rpm...

U mean backfireing is that famous Strom sudden loss in power then jerk forward syndrome that always happen at aaround 3-4k RPM? Thought that was the fuel-pump/rectifier problem. Didnt know throttle can make a difference. U need to teach me man bro!..:--)

[mamaqye]

Originally posted by desmokat@April 27, 2007 07:35 am

hope the color out is really cool! haha. scally they just spray dark grey.. then i faint liao.. haha

Dun worry lah, if wrong colour can reject mah! Then re-spray, so either way the freak taxi insurance premium go up! sO NO WORRY, BE HAPPY.......

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by mamaqye@April 27, 2007 10:09 am

U mean backfireing is that famous Strom sudden loss in power then jerk forward syndrome that always happen at aaround 3-4k RPM? Thought that was the fuel-pump/rectifier problem. Didnt know throttle can make a difference. U need to teach me man bro!..:--)

yup...

but the backfiring doesn't come from the pipe one..

it will come from the body of the bike....will come from one of the 2 throttle body...

[ibbster]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@April 26, 2007 09:36 pm

finally manage to fix the backfiring problem...

found out the the ring from the front throttle body has slipped up...

took out the right fairing and tank just now to tighten back the screw...

was thinking of using a broader ring for the throttle body so that it won't slip up....anyone tried before..?

are you talking about the butterfly valves? if you are, i've taken mine out long time ago. The result was a more responsive throttle.

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by ibbster@April 27, 2007 04:16 pm

are you talking about the butterfly valves? if you are, i've taken mine out long time ago. The result was a more responsive throttle.

what do u replace it with?

[ibbster]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@April 27, 2007 05:45 pm

what do u replace it with?

no need to replace it with anything, just unscrew the two butterfly valves (50cents coin shaped disc). you can fix it back if you don't like the after effect. I can show if anyone interested. just need to remove tank, air filter and requires a long phillips or plus nose screwdriver.

 

peter from vstrom forum taught me this easy mod when I wanted to order a TRE. Feedback from other strommers who did this was it has the same effect as using a TRE. Even the TRE-users agreed.

[desmokat]

then wun the FI light come on ? wun fuel consump increased???

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by ibbster@April 27, 2007 06:25 pm

no need to replace it with anything, just unscrew the two butterfly valves (50cents coin shaped disc). you can fix it back if you don't like the after effect. I can show if anyone interested. just need to remove tank, air filter and requires a long phillips or plus nose screwdriver.

 

peter from vstrom forum taught me this easy mod when I wanted to order a TRE. Feedback from other strommers who did this was it has the same effect as using a TRE. Even the TRE-users agreed.

ok....will meet up someday to try it out..

 

anyway just now was trying to replace my pole light...

somehow the pole light came out without the holder and drop into the headlight housing...now having problem trying to get it out...

[desmokat]

oh sh*t man.. thats kind of hard liao.. maybe try taking out ur headlite bulb then use wire to hook it out??

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by desmokat@April 27, 2007 08:19 pm

oh sh*t man.. thats kind of hard liao.. maybe try taking out ur headlite bulb then use wire to hook it out??

manage to take it out just now...

use a cable tie and black tape to hook it out...no more rattling sound for now..

[desmokat]

haha.. so bored now.. friday nite yet not going out. sh*t man.. no bike... can claim that driver for causing me not having fun ???

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by desmokat@April 27, 2007 09:57 pm

haha.. so bored now.. friday nite yet not going out. sh*t man.. no bike... can claim that driver for causing me not having fun ???

that one claim under what?

[desmokat]

haha

no idea. just thinking only! hehe maybe for causing victim inconvenient ?

[Al-Simmons]

ibbster >>> removing the butterfly valves doesn't remove the speed restriction rite?

only improve the throttle respond in lower gear issit?

 

anyway i still encounter the backfiring...i check the ring but it's still intact...

i remember when i took out the tank...there is another hose to the airbox...

the airbox also can vibrate making the hose from the throttle body to loosen..

 

i think next week i take out and take some photos...

[byteblock]

desmomeow: paisey ar.the strom handguards sold liao...

[desmokat]

byteblock.. its ok.. no prob!!

[Guest xanc]

desmo: it can be claimed under loss of use...

 

650 bros, wat's yr average fuel consumption and how low did u try to go b4 refueling? the fuel gauge is very inaccurate.. it states in the manual that when there'e one bar left, there shld be another 4litres but b4 it's up, the gauge is blinking already..

 

my recent tank only manage to get 21km/l..