2014 V Strom 1000
Discussion
5ohmustang said:
The front brake hose is right at the limit on full left lock, like RIGHT at the limit but it is just enough.
It's not clear from the pics, but does your "just enough" take into account suspension travel, i.e. when the bike unloads over a dip (or you are pulling a decent wheelie ) the forks will extend a bit further than they are at rest with no-one on the bike. Having a brake hose get ripped off is guaranteed to spoil your day.I had a look at the clearance and tried to stand over the bike to rock it. It is hard to say. If there is a chance it will do damage it will, be at full left lock with the front wheel off the ground. I do not pull wheelies and see that riding situation arise.
This weekend I will put it on a maintainance stand and see if I can get the wheel unloaded. Failing that I will use a rachet strap over a big tree branch and under the frame.
This weekend I will put it on a maintainance stand and see if I can get the wheel unloaded. Failing that I will use a rachet strap over a big tree branch and under the frame.
Sorry, that's all I got mate. It's a very technical and intense road when ridden at speed. I was focused on the ride and did not want to stop, hence the total lack of photos. There is a ton of footage on youtube however if your interested in having a look.
However there are photographers on a lot of the corners that are there all day, everyday. You can order your photos, have them made as tshirts etc.
Killboy.com is the most well known. I just ended up cropping the photo.
A lot of bikes and performance cars run the dragon so it's best to get there at first light to avoid speed traps.
The bike had no problems going airborne with regards to the front brake hose being extended to the limit.
The brakes started squealing towards the end, no glaze was left on the discs.
I noticed my mirrors view were different from when I started off. The handlebars were not torqued down enough and was rotating within the risers. An allen key fixed that issue.
I am getting back pain in the mid region. All I can do now is try another seat. The cheapest option is the tall suzuki seat. The problem is I cannot try one at the dealer. It's buy without trying.
5ohmustang said:
How did you mount your rotopax to your rear rack? Your boots are bright green? Dis you own a ninja once?
Rotopax supply a fitting and I removed the rear rack and bolted it on - really simple install.And yes, I had a green 2013 ZZR1400!
I've actually just sold the vstrom so the whole rotopax is up for grabs. Shame you're in the USA. Have an arrow can for sale too....
Time for an update. I just fitted adventure tech's adjustable shifter. Easy to fit, it should help somewhat as once the lowered peg mounting brackets were installed, the shifter was in an odd position.
I'm unable to ride right now due to broken fingers, however once fully healed I'll be riding the pants of the vstrom.
I'll upload some pics in the meantime of my adventures.
I'm unable to ride right now due to broken fingers, however once fully healed I'll be riding the pants of the vstrom.
I'll upload some pics in the meantime of my adventures.
Edited by 5ohmustang on Monday 10th October 20:09
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