Yay!
That for the Strom or the sv?
Edit# nevermind its early sorry.
Off topic did you ever figure out what was up with your sv?
Last edited by DaveZX6r; 09-11-13 at 05:05 AM.
"You don’t need to tell me the horror story about your uncle’s buddy who wiped out his chopper while drag racing at some hooligan rally. That just makes me wish I were talking to your uncle’s buddy instead of you. He sounds pretty cool."
Originally Posted by JalopySiR
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!! This time I was laughing at you. Sorry.
I updated the SV thread.
Here is the newest article in which the little DL-650 comes out on top:
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/8/1696...-Shootout.aspx
Note we now need a real SERIES R/R which should prevent stator cooking
The calculus of hate
It is not that I should win it is that you should lose
It is not that I succeed it is that you fail
It is not that I should live it is that you should die
Awesome, hopefully that will propel someone towards my 09 ABS so I can get a 250 dirt bike!Originally Posted by gregp
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. Eisenhower 1961
I understand. I always loved my dirt bikes more than I loved my street bikes. I cannot really explain it... except that dirt riding is maybe like a free track day that you can have whenever you want, as often as you want, if you live in the right place.
Starting to think ya'll need to teach me more about this.
I don't, but my son wants me to ride with him.
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. Eisenhower 1961
I am now very seriously thinking of installing one of these. I installed the new re-wound coil from Rick's Motorsports this morning. While picking it up I asked about regulators. They do not offer a kit for the 'strom, but they are entirely aware of the suckyness of the stock R/R and recommend upgrading. I gathered that they push MOSFET. But he admitted that the series design is possibly better for some bikes like the 'strom. It seems to me that the rating goes:
stock/shunt <<< MOSFET < series
Meaning MOSFET is good 'nuf for most applications and users. Although I read reports of folks burning out stators even with MOSFETs installed.
Definitely the achilles heel of the V-Strom.
My bike is 70% back together. It now starts. Off, the system reads 12.8VDC at the battery. Switch the ignition on and that drops, stabilizing at 12.2VDC once the fuel pump primes. Thumb the starter and it almost immediately jumps to 13.9VDC and stays there clear up past 6k RPM. I'm calling that cured ... for now.
Bike was a bitch to start after sitting for a couple weeks now. So alarming considering the bike is normally press button, select gear, go!
Interesting side note: I've been reading some threads on SVRider, now that I own an SV as well. Seems like the 1st gen SVs are infamous for burning out R/Rs. Stator coils are not nearly as widely reported. Are they running a lower capacity stator as that model is likely designed for lower power requirements.
Oh, and Stromper. My magnets look fine to my eye.
I guess 650 have potted/magnet with a ring the 1000 has loose magents just glued to the inside of the stator so they can move
The calculus of hate
It is not that I should win it is that you should lose
It is not that I succeed it is that you fail
It is not that I should live it is that you should die
Or it is a late vs early model thing. Mine is an '11.
Wow! I should have gone +1 on the front cog 15k miles ago. One half commute to work and I am already in love. The only thing lacking is roll-on in traffic at ~70+ indicated. I have to downshift. Woe is me. THIS is how the V-Strom should have been delivered for my use.
With stock gearing the speedo and tach would visually line up in 5th. In 6th the tach would be lower, visually, than the speedo. Now they line up in 4th and the tach is lower in both 5th and 6th. I foresee myself riding around in 5th for no good reason now and then for a while.
I also have brand new Pilot Roads on both ends and a shiny new chain. Bike is smooth, quiet, and seems to run like a top.
Here is to 27k more happy miles.
Cold as balls this AM though.
Last edited by nhbubba; 09-17-13 at 07:03 AM.
Fucking magnets: how do they work?
Cliff's Cycles KTM
NETRA enduro B-vet
Close your eyes, look deep in your soul, step outside yourself and let your mind go.
Basic theory: opposites attract. Like dating only permanent.
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. Eisenhower 1961
Fail.
http://youtu.be/OvmvxAcT_Yc
Discuss.
Cliff's Cycles KTM
NETRA enduro B-vet
Close your eyes, look deep in your soul, step outside yourself and let your mind go.
My 16t front and new chain/stock rear is going on tonight.
I held off on new PR3's until the spring, I have a lot of miles left on the Metzlers on there now.
Last edited by TheIglu; 09-17-13 at 09:51 AM.
-Clayton
2021 KTM Duke 890 R
2017 Ducati Multistrada 950
1982 Honda CB750F Super Sport
15t is stock. You're going 16t, right?
It's a secret only known by Jedi knights
RandyO
IBA#9560
A man with a gun is a citizen
A man without a gun is a subject LETS GO BRANDON
Yeah, my bad.
-Clayton
2021 KTM Duke 890 R
2017 Ducati Multistrada 950
1982 Honda CB750F Super Sport
Yeah, that old chain was toast. Even with a Scottoiler, it was too dry for it's previous life and I couldn't bring it back.
New chain is quiet and smooth. Also snugged up the steering head bearings, those things were way loose as it turns out. The 16t front sprocket seems nice so far, but I find myself going 5 over what I normally did on my commute to work. Gotta watch it!
Last edited by TheIglu; 09-19-13 at 03:23 PM.
-Clayton
2021 KTM Duke 890 R
2017 Ducati Multistrada 950
1982 Honda CB750F Super Sport
I may be keeping my V-Strom a while longer. Guy is advertising an 09 ABS with 13K for $4,200, with farkles. At a certain point, I'll just keep it.
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. Eisenhower 1961
Yes, the Vstrom is abundant and is probably worth more than the market price in terms of overall refinement, enjoyment and utility. That is an excellent deal - I agree
Ducati Scrambler Icon, Ducati Multistrada 1200S, VFR/Interceptor, CRF250L/M, FJ-09
Yeeep. Methinks I bought my V-Strom near the height of its popularity.
its entry level into the adventure bike market
RandyO
IBA#9560
A man with a gun is a citizen
A man without a gun is a subject LETS GO BRANDON
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