Did some V-Strom work Sunday!

Motorace · 01-29-2007, 08:01 PM

I just couldn't wait any longer. I had to install some new stuff on the new
bike. And it was a nice, though a bit chilly day to do it.

OEM heated grip kit and new TAG aluminum bars in ATV bend. The bars were a
very quick install and all the cables were just long enough to work. The
grip kit took a bit longer, but since the bike was wired for this kit from
the factory I just had to find the plug-in buried being the radiator.

Once this was found, the grips were mounted up, control unit mounted, bar
end weights modded to fit and factory hand guards put back on. Looks great!!
And the grips get HOT. I can't see how I ever lived without these since my
KLR650 had them 12 years ago.

I haven't ridden the bike since November, so I slapped my new plate on it
and went out for about 15 miles. Just had a BLAST. I really, really love
this bike. The riding position fits me perfectly, but I do need to mod the
seat for a bigger dish. It's a snug fit and pokes in one spot. New seat
coming very shortly.

It just felt so GOOD to get out on the bike and ride!!

G-ForceJunkie · 01-29-2007, 11:58 PM

Nice! What have you done for bags/panniers? I've been really happy with my Zegas.

SomeStrangeGuy · 01-30-2007, 12:43 AM

I am severly jealous

Motorace · 01-30-2007, 05:55 AM

I bought the OEM Givi set-up. The dealer I bought the bike from had a complete set with mounts that were ordered and never picked up. $450.00 for everything!

I just couldn't say no to that, and love hard cases anyway. I bought the bike to be a commuter / LD ride and it is just an great bike.

01-29-2007, 08:01 PM	#1
Motorace Its all about Michelin! Join Date: 01-03-2007 Age: 41 Bike(s): Suzuki DL1000K6 Posts: 92	Did some V-Strom work Sunday! I just couldn't wait any longer. I had to install some new stuff on the new bike. And it was a nice, though a bit chilly day to do it. OEM heated grip kit and new TAG aluminum bars in ATV bend. The bars were a very quick install and all the cables were just long enough to work. The grip kit took a bit longer, but since the bike was wired for this kit from the factory I just had to find the plug-in buried being the radiator. Once this was found, the grips were mounted up, control unit mounted, bar end weights modded to fit and factory hand guards put back on. Looks great!! And the grips get HOT. I can't see how I ever lived without these since my KLR650 had them 12 years ago. I haven't ridden the bike since November, so I slapped my new plate on it and went out for about 15 miles. Just had a BLAST. I really, really love this bike. The riding position fits me perfectly, but I do need to mod the seat for a bigger dish. It's a snug fit and pokes in one spot. New seat coming very shortly. It just felt so GOOD to get out on the bike and ride!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dave P Check out my eBay store! 2006 Suzuki DL1000K6 1988 Honda GL1500A1

01-29-2007, 11:58 PM	#2
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Valencia, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 631	Re: Did some V-Strom work Sunday! Nice! What have you done for bags/panniers? I've been really happy with my Zegas.

01-30-2007, 12:43 AM	#3
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,928	Re: Did some V-Strom work Sunday! I am severly jealous __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. Friend #2353 of awesome seamus, enter coupon code BK67LY433 to save 5$ now on your membership!

01-30-2007, 05:55 AM	#4
Motorace Its all about Michelin! Join Date: 01-03-2007 Age: 41 Bike(s): Suzuki DL1000K6 Posts: 92	Re: Did some V-Strom work Sunday! I bought the OEM Givi set-up. The dealer I bought the bike from had a complete set with mounts that were ordered and never picked up. $450.00 for everything! I just couldn't say no to that, and love hard cases anyway. I bought the bike to be a commuter / LD ride and it is just an great bike. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dave P Check out my eBay store! 2006 Suzuki DL1000K6 1988 Honda GL1500A1

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