Hi Jim, Very nicely written,I really enjoyed it.Life is hard to figure at times. Larry. ... morning, but something came up. I had to let Cheryl out. ... ...
Nigel, can't see it. Keep getting error messages. Jim ... From: "NignMoi" <moisyau@...> To: <VStrom2@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005...
Thanks for the feedback! I was thinking the full zoot Wilburs also, and Progressive front springs-mainly because they ask for and take into consideration rider...
... I have a 28" inseam and am quite comfortable on the bike (some of us don't have the need to have to have both feet flat on the ground). However, I do agree...
I have 11,500 miles on the stock chain. Looked kinda loose yesterday after a recent adjustment. Measured right at the "service limit" of 12.57". The chain...
Chain mileage all depends on how hard you twist the throttle and how well you care for the chain. If you've got a 1000, that's not terrible mileage for the oem...
howdy bob go for the 05. if you search around on the different forums you will find some issues concerning the strom. none of them enough to keep you from...
... My first DL1000 ride after buying was only about 40 miles due to very bad weather when I bought my bike. The first time I had a weather break, I went out...
... I'm completely baffed by some Strom'ers saying that the bike does poorly in strong cross winds. I have to wonder what they are coming off of as where I...
... some ... along the ... stable ... wind. I am ... and ... prior ... about ... chose the ... back ... nothing to ... have ... poorly ... as ... now in ... ...
Will check. Thanks for the suggestion Ron ... Or was it the little buggers at the front of the sides? ? :) Regards, Nigel ... General VStrom Information at: ...
I like using WD-40 on my KLR 650 and my V-Strom. It cleans the chain up nicely and doesn't attract a lot of dirt. I had asked about using it on O-Ring chains...
Great story, Jim. Sorry for your loss. Dude, I understand the "snarl therapy", completely. I had a little therapy yesterday. My arthritis pain can almost...
Hi, I had been using WD for years to clean my chains on street and dirt bikes and never had a problem.The carrier in WD is kerosene.I found out later that it...
Al, You'll here accounts of o-rings left in a pool of WD-40 turning to goo and others where it has been used for thousands upon thousands of miles with no harm...
... And the WD40 debate rages without facts or end. I heard not the o-ring ruination story, but that the WD40 would penetrate past the o-rings and then wash...
FWIW, chain manufacturers tend to recommend kerosene as a cleaning agent. Ya pays yer nickle, ta takes yer chance. -- Michael J. '86 SRX-6 '93 GSX1100G '03...
Beautiful post, Jim. The older I get, the more I'm surrounded by the spirits of loved ones who have finished their work here. They appear in the little...
Phil, The Anakee's are great road tires but won't do you any good on dirt roads. I mean, you could run them, sure, but if I were doing a cross country ride ...
I am really intrigued with the 650's left handlebar control having a hazard switch and a headlight flasher. My 03 1000 left control is of course sans frills....
Re: [VStrom2] Re: funky front brakesI came back home from Iron Horse yesterday after meeting up with some fine folks on 'Stroms. For those who plan to visit...
Thanks Jim, Very thought provoking piece! Had no idea Hawaii was so blessed with such a variety of birds, wildlife and foilage! And I lived there once for 6...
Yea, The WD40 debate became so long standing on the old Tiger list we put a can of it on the list T-Shirt, along with oil and some other beaten to death thread...
My father was killed when I was 20yrs old.I never got to share my adult life with him.I was always envious of guys who could enjoy their father on a best...
... On occasion, I use it if I feel that the chain needs something to penetrate and clean out the gunk. Mostly I use kerosene to clean the chain, and Stihl...
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