V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

[ibbster]

Originally posted by desmokat@April 27, 2007 06:53 pm

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

it doesn't affect the FI cause it only increase the air intake volume, the FI will be able to compensate the imcrease with fuel adjustsments.

 

yep, fuel consumption will increase coz you'll become throttle happy and always want to blast the low end torque, hehehehe

[ibbster]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@April 27, 2007 10:36 pm

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...

it doesn't remove the speed restriction but gives more throttle response, above 140kmh the engine accelerates smoother

[desmokat]

Originally posted by xanc@April 28, 2007 09:05 am

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..

wa.. 21km/l is very gd le. my 1000 can only go 15-16km/l ...

[Foodie]

Originally posted by xanc@April 28, 2007 09:05 am

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..

Xanc, its ard tt range. Urs a K7? My K7 fuel mark comes out first then follow by last bar flickers. So far quite accurate.

[byteblock]

xancster: our 650 is correct to be arnd 21km/l...

the 1k bros lagi rabak ley they can only get arnd 16 like desmodude said

[mamaqye]

Originally posted by byteblock@April 28, 2007 07:20 pm

xancster: our 650 is correct to be arnd 21km/l...

the 1k bros lagi rabak ley they can only get arnd 16 like desmodude said

Hey bros.........dun complain, mine only 13-14km/L loi...........haha..........

[mamaqye]

Anyway.........just curious. What fuel you guys normally pump? I used to pump the Caltex "platinum"(or is it titanium?) one but I thought no point. Now I pump the Caltex Silver, but end of day I find that not much difference in milage/litre leh. Good fuel or bad fuel also same same one leh for Strom, so might as well pump cheaper fuel.......

[desmokat]

its not same milleage.. it diff only to the engine... like cleaner, more power..

[mamaqye]

Originally posted by desmokat@April 28, 2007 11:19 pm

its not same milleage.. it diff only to the engine... like cleaner, more power..

I dunno bout 'cleaner',but yeah, can feel alittle less "power" when I zhua the throttle. But thats ok.......:--)

 

Remember to post photo of your Strommy's new "clothes" when its ready.............

[Guest xanc]

foodie: mine's a k6, 2006 model.. urs the new 2007 model?

byteblock: yeah, so im on the rite track.. tats y i chose the 650..

 

guys, regarding petrol, check saturday's life section of the straits times.. they haf an extensive section on whther the urban myth abt higher octane = better quality..

 

basically it's found that most engine only require an octane of 92 so it's ok to pump a 95 which is already a level higher than 92 and not much diff even if u pump 98 or even higher..

[mamaqye]

Originally posted by xanc@April 29, 2007 03:16 am

guys, regarding petrol, check saturday's life section of the straits times.. they haf an extensive section on whther the urban myth abt higher octane = better quality..

Yupz.........we pump Rocket Fuel also cannot over take Blackbird/FJR those types.......haha

 

But Strommys are not meant for super top-speed, so those looking for REAL speed have got the wrong bike..........

[desmokat]

yea. dun worry.. sure post or get a meet up to see. haha!

[willkhc]

hey bros and sis, just started out doing mobile washing and polishing for bikes. Was wondering whether you all guys are interested. Pm me if you are keen.

[desmokat]

willkhc== sorry.. like to wash our bike ourself.. thats the fun in it.. truly own

care!!! ..

[Guest xanc]

totally agree wif u desmo!

juz got my hands dirty but my bike squeaky clean!!

 

anyway, do they haf a sort of wax specially for matt paintwork?

[Al-Simmons]

ibbster >>> is this the butterfly valve u talking bout....?

 

it's the much talked about secondary plate discussed in rapid forum...

http://vstrom.info/vsri-gallery/gallery/d/63197-2/DL_Airbox.jpg

[desmokat]

al=yes.. thats butterfly! :D///

 

xanc. matt black wax ah ? maybe can try turtle wax. those with color scheme type.. shld be able to help..

[ibbster]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@April 29, 2007 02:55 pm

ibbster >>> is this the butterfly valve u talking bout....?

 

it's the much talked about secondary plate discussed in rapid forum...

http://vstrom.info/vsri-gallery/gallery/d/63197-2/DL_Airbox.jpg

ahhhh yes, that's the butterfly valves aka secondary plates I've been talking about.

 

Careful if you want to take them out, best to use a magnetised screwdriver so those little screws don't fall into the intake valve.

[tszkit]

Originally posted by byteblock@April 23, 2007 12:38 pm

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by tszkit@April 29, 2007 07:24 pm

I got chopped on Saturday!!!

 

I bought the DL1000 from the FARMOUS bike shop n return to

 

buy H&B top box and Engine Guard.

 

I paid $890.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

They said they will give me good price so I went to the shop.

 

I feel like can not trust anyone from bikeshop.

what kind of topbox did u get?

 

H&B engine guard is ~ $300

H&B toprack ~ $150

H&B Topbox Junior 45 - $350

Junior 35 - $250

Gobi ~ $450

Standard Alu ~ $450

Alu Exclusive 45 Litre~ $650

[tszkit]

Btw, My first tank only last 235km.

 

Is it normal?

[tszkit]

Hi,

 

I got the top reck and top box 45l from H & B as well as the guard.

[reconn]

Originally posted by tszkit@April 29, 2007 07:54 pm

Btw, My first tank only last 235km.

 

Is it normal?

FC 235km only? gee that's not normal... for about 17litre fuel.

[ibbster]

Originally posted by tszkit@April 29, 2007 07:54 pm

Btw, My first tank only last 235km.

 

Is it normal?

for my dl1000, i'm getting about 320km for a full tank (urban riding)

[tszkit]

Does this shows some kind of problem with my bike?

 

Btw, I can only pump in 18 litre of fuel, don't know why?