V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

[speedjpop]

woo!! nice! this kind must drill on panel and slot in huh? can fix on handle bar?

 

 

 

i asked abt wilber and its 900 onwards....depending on the type of adjustability.

 

the dogbone is one way to increase clearance~ other than that....change suspension. lol

 

anybody enquire abt hyperpro rear shock?

 

 

According to Ohlin's website, there is only 1 type of recommended Fork Springs and Rear Shock Absorber for DL650. The selling price of these should NOT be tie down to 'depending on the type of adjustability'. If the shock can't be adjusted, WHY would I want to spend a premium on getting a Ohlins?!?! Beware of SALES talk. Go thr online catalog and then filter thr the SALES talk.

 

Attached are 2 small docs for your reference. There's also a rear shock absorber owner's manual (2.1mb) available for download from the main website @

http://www.ohlins.com/Product-search/?query=Suzuki%20DL%20650%20V-Strom%202004-2009

Ohlins - VStrom Front Fork Springs.pdf

Ohlins - VStrom Rear Shock Absorbers SU 823 Ops Manual.pdf

[LollyPoP]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/anodise5757/Misc/Description.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/anodise5757/Misc/Blue.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/anodise5757/Misc/Green.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/anodise5757/Misc/Red.jpg

 

interested? heheheh

 

 

 

i saw the single switch with LED @ Sim Lim Tower before, price wise i forgot liao. & yes need to drill hole for it.

[anodise57]

I got it from Hella Marine one..

 

lolly u found from SLT? Which floor. I went there comb the whole building ....but none can fulfil IP65 requirement. >.<. even try rscomponent also no have such small one. marine grade switches are like at least and they humongous>

Edited July 7, 2010 by anodise57

[SV650]

I use the stock spring abut i use a rising dog bone to clear the bottoming

 

Lucky you. I'm not as tall as you. I actually need to lower the bike. Haha....

 

 

I was quoted $1100 for Ohlins rear shock. How much does the Hyperpro way cost? I'm also exploring beefing up my suspension.

If you are keen, let me know and probably I can try asking for a better price. What do you think?

[barracuda]

You refering to Hyperpro? or Ohlins? Springs or entire rear shock?

 

Must see the price first before deciding. Currently for hyperpro how much is it? springs etc

 

This looks nice http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29030

 

I hope our local distributers can do a good job at installation.

 

If you are keen, let me know and probably I can try asking for a better price. What do you think?

Edited July 7, 2010 by barracuda

[barracuda]

Think SV650 refering to wilburs options of remote reservoir, preload adjustment, piggy back options etc. All depends whether you want the adjustment on the fly (handy knob) or remove seat, use a tool to adjust etc.

 

The options are endless http://www.revsracing.co.uk/wilbers.php

 

You are right about ohlins (only one type offered)

 

According to Ohlin's website, there is only 1 type of recommended Fork Springs and Rear Shock Absorber for DL650. The selling price of these should NOT be tie down to 'depending on the type of adjustability'. If the shock can't be adjusted, WHY would I want to spend a premium on getting a Ohlins?!?! Beware of SALES talk. Go thr online catalog and then filter thr the SALES talk.

Edited July 7, 2010 by barracuda

[mafitra]

Think SV650 refering to wilburs options of remote reservoir, preload adjustment, piggy back options etc. All depends whether you want the adjustment on the fly (handy knob) or remove seat, use a tool to adjust etc.

 

The options are endless http://www.revsracing.co.uk/wilbers.php

 

You are right about ohlins (only one type offered)

 

Barracuda, if u have read about my queries with Mtechnik at VStrom Singapore-Wilber Suspension, Chan explained the 3 types of suspension offer to our bike/other bikes as well...

 

Sporting Motor/Ohlins Distributor also quote me cheapest option as 1.1k(monoshock)

 

Of course you can just change spring()Hyperpro,Wilber,Ohlins)and dogbone for cheaper option. I'm not sure how effective of changing of dogbone helps to clear the DL650. DL1000 by default have a stiffer spring compare to DL 650 so shortening the dogbone does help the DL1000... but for the DL650, Im not quite sure, unless there's a Wee owner who is on the heavier side had done that before.

 

I can't remember the ohlins guy name but he was telling me a lot of technical details.He did informed me not to change the dogbone length as it will affect the centrifugal setup(???). I'm not sure if he's making up story but he does have a point. (Like super 4/rxz when you add the thing which you put under your spring to make it higher, it will affect make the rear go up... )

 

Then again we are the riders...The choice is individual, not what the shop says.

Lol:angel:

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

Lucky you. I'm not as tall as you. I actually need to lower the bike. Haha....

 

 

 

 

actually it's an optical illusion I am build like a gorilla , taller upper body shorter legs ..my inseam is around 28" I had to slash 4 Inch off the seat to raise the clearance by 2 "

[LollyPoP]

I got it from Hella Marine one..

 

lolly u found from SLT? Which floor. I went there comb the whole building ....but none can fulfil IP65 requirement. >.<. even try rscomponent also no have such small one. marine grade switches are like at least and they humongous>

 

level 1, not sure wat's IP65 requirement.

[AeROSmitH]

You refering to Hyperpro? or Ohlins? Springs or entire rear shock?

 

Must see the price first before deciding. Currently for hyperpro how much is it? springs etc

 

This looks nice http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29030

 

I hope our local distributers can do a good job at installation.

 

i'm interested to change rear shock too!

 

so our currently available options are....ohlins....hyperpro and wilber

 

Price:

Ohlins: 1.1k

wilber 1.3k with PA

Hyperpro ???

 

http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s332/wera688/DSCF3671.jpg sexy hyper pro. i love purple. lol

[anodise57]

Go look for Hagon...

A sister company of Wilbers

 

Think Toyota Vs Lexus ^_^

[barracuda]

Ohlins for DL1000 (SU 201)

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa141/bar8cuda/Bike%20Pics/OEM_vs_Ohlins.jpg

 

Ohlins for DL650 (SU 823)

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa141/bar8cuda/Bike%20Pics/Stock-Ohlins.jpg

 

DL1000 (SU 201)

Length 345

Rate 100

Stroke 75,5

 

DL650 (SU 823)

Length 340,5

Rate 95

Stroke 71,5

[papabread79]

Buying aftermarket stuffs is one of the best thing to ever happen to a bike. Dont wait.

[TaNk3e]

i have check with sporting motor (i think they are e agent of ohlins in singapore) sometime back with regards to ohlin front fork springs, SGD$188 for front fork spring and ohlin fork oil is SGD$38 prices are quoted without labour.

 

But ohlin front fork springs are just normal springs, NOT progressive spring.

[TaNk3e]

Preview of my next product...

This is Left Hand side

 

Future option will be camera mount and if possible RAM mount.

 

 

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/tank3e/CIMG1629.jpg

[khaitronic]

Csstay used to owned a wee with Ohlin setup...perhap u all might want to ask him...

 

woo tankee so this is the mention adjustable mirror extender...

 

anyway as talked to u just now...this is how my camera was mount back then

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/khairul/SNC00492.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/khairul/SNC00496.jpg

[TaNk3e]

yup... now i understand how u mount it... i will find ways to fulfil ur wish... let me finish working on the windshield brackets 1st, then i will work on the extenders... got to hang awhile dude...

[mafitra]

Preview of my next product...

This is Left Hand side

 

Future option will be camera mount and if possible RAM mount.

 

 

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/tank3e/CIMG1629.jpg

 

I'm interested. Do update us:thumb:

[khaitronic]

yup... now i understand how u mount it... i will find ways to fulfil ur wish... let me finish working on the windshield brackets 1st, then i will work on the extenders... got to hang awhile dude...

 

Okay power...Haiya just now i wanna take a look at ur windshield bracket...but u and ur bike gone already hahaha

[khaitronic]

Saw 01 vee or wee dark blue colour along Mandai Road @ 5pm+ just now...anyone?

[SV650]

Think SV650 refering to wilburs options of remote reservoir, preload adjustment, piggy back options etc.

 

You refering to Hyperpro? or Ohlins? Springs or entire rear shock?

 

My pocket not so deep. I'll be trying out to replace Hyerpro front and rear spring first. If still cannot, then probably can put up my offer for the springs here and get something else. Haha...

 

Understand from Ano he did it (replace front & rear springs) and he is happy with what he has done. Barracuda, why don't you PM me your mobile number and whether you want the rear or front or both springs. I'll text you on the price when I happen to drop by at motoworld.

[chewbakka]

Another option for the Front spring is RaceTech. This spring comes weight:compression ratio. http://www.amotostuff.com/ has them but they don't ship to SG coz of some bullshits.

 

For Rear shox I'm planning and thinking to send it to http://www.sasquatchrider.com/ this december. Another alternatives. But shipping cost is a turn off though.

[SV650]

I'll stick to what is reasonable to my pocket vs fun factor. Don't want the hassle of problems in ordering and installation.

[anodise57]

Back then i ordered 2 sets. (ETA 8 weeks)

1 for Al-simmons...

U can ask him for review for mine is Wee, his is Vee ^_^ whether he likes it or not ^_^

 

I forgot if Hagon has something for Vstrom

Previously when i was on my Silverwing 600. All the rear Shox (a pair) also cost at least a whooping 800++ onwards

Until found Hagon.

Edited July 8, 2010 by anodise57

[barracuda]

I finally found the source of the annoying rattling sound coming from the bottom of my stromie. I tightened the chain...still there....wrapped my mainstand foot lever with racket tape as side stand seems to be barely touching it ....still there...check all mountings around the mainstand area....no loose parts....still there.

 

While washing my stormie yesterday, I noticed that my rear hugger was loose because the rubber spacers inside the 'C' clamp bracket had dropped out. It was knocking on the swingarm causing the rattling sound.

 

Solution was to get those 3M rubber/foam pads (prevent furniture legs from scatching your floor) and pad up the part where the bracket contacts the swingarm. Now its nice & tight.

 

No more rattling! Those using pyramid hugger please check periodically on your right swingarm.