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Forum: The Garage Yesterday, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 385
Posted By greywolf
If you have an uncoated steel cable, lube it. If...

If you have an uncoated steel cable, lube it. If you have a Teflon coated cable, don't lube it. Always grease the cable ends.
Forum: The Garage 06-13-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,430
Posted By greywolf
Honda did it to compete with two strokes. The...

Honda did it to compete with two strokes. The rules limited the number of cylinders and a way was needed to get more lighter weight valves to increase rpms, the best way to get more horsepower. If it...
Forum: Beasts 06-13-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By greywolf
But it needs to be for a later model. ...

But it needs to be for a later model.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/8030473087_d90727ee1e_c.jpg
Forum: Beasts 06-09-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By greywolf
If the bike doesn't have a charcoal canister, it...

If the bike doesn't have a charcoal canister, it has a vented fuel cap. it's designed to only let air in but if the fuel gets enough added heat from a rise in air temperature, the sun's effects or...
Forum: The Garage 05-30-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 790
Posted By greywolf
Bearing movement is ultra low speed and extremely...

Bearing movement is ultra low speed and extremely limited in scope. The only thing the grease really does is prevent rust. If the area is sealed well enough to prevent water from washing out the...
Forum: The Garage 05-23-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By greywolf
Separate the two halves of the speedo sensor and...

Separate the two halves of the speedo sensor and add grease. It is a Hall effect electromagnetic sensor, not a gear and rotating cable.
Forum: Beasts 05-20-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 32,582
Posted By greywolf
A little Pledge, Plexus or similar treatment...

A little Pledge, Plexus or similar treatment applied occasionally will prevent that.
Forum: Beasts 04-05-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 909
Posted By greywolf
The V-Strom ECM does not learn from use. There is...

The V-Strom ECM does not learn from use. There is nothing for it to forget by unplugging. Changes to its program have to be specifically written using something like a Yosh or Teka box and such...
Forum: Beasts 04-03-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,279
Posted By greywolf
I set up mine based on changes to my previous...

I set up mine based on changes to my previous 2007 Wee. Madstad windscreen and mount, better seat - Russell this time, Rostra electronic cruise control, RR fork brace and lowered footpegs, heated...
Forum: Beasts 04-03-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 909
Posted By greywolf
I said pretty much the same things as have been...

I said pretty much the same things as have been said here. ECM issues are very rare. Borrow one to make sure it fixes the issue before paying for one. In another site, it was mentioned the dealer...
Forum: The Garage 03-24-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 720
Posted By greywolf
The time honored method is to cover the ends so...

The time honored method is to cover the ends so dirt can't get in and tape it alongside the present clutch cable.
Forum: Beasts 03-23-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 722
Posted By greywolf
That is expensive and unlikely to help. Contacts...

That is expensive and unlikely to help. Contacts and connectors are almost always the problem. Check for power along the run and see where you get a change for having power to no power. A connector...
Forum: Beasts 03-23-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 722
Posted By greywolf
Shorts blow fuses. Do check the low beam fuse....

Shorts blow fuses. Do check the low beam fuse. Open circuits, meaning bad contacts or connections, are the problem if the fuse is okay and the lights don't work.
Forum: Beasts 03-21-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,694
Posted By greywolf
Suzuki has included SCEM coating in the published...

Suzuki has included SCEM coating in the published features of all models of V-Strom. Many people, including me, assumed such a coating would be applied directly to the aluminum casting and figured it...
Forum: Beasts 03-20-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,694
Posted By greywolf
All V-Stroms have SCEM coated steel liners...

All V-Stroms have SCEM coated steel liners according to the features list. Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material is a nickel phosphorus-silicon-carbide proprietary coating.

Edit: After another...
Forum: Beasts 03-17-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,694
Posted By greywolf
No, only close. The engine mount positions are...

No, only close. The engine mount positions are totally different.
Forum: Beasts 03-16-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 855
Posted By greywolf
If you do go for it despite the properly given...

If you do go for it despite the properly given warnings, mount the tire with any direction arrows pointing the opposite direction of the tire rotation. The major force on the front tire is braking,...
Forum: The Garage 03-14-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By greywolf
A single relay can easily handle 30-40A depending...

A single relay can easily handle 30-40A depending on the rating. That's more than most entire bikes use. The worry warts can use a connector the fuse plugs into and stow a spare fuse.
Forum: Beasts 03-14-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 737
Posted By greywolf
I've seen a few people complain. I've had three...

I've seen a few people complain. I've had three and I don't understand it. Maybe it's an extension of some crash bar harmonic vibrations but I've never had a hint of a problem. I do replace my grips...
Forum: The Garage 03-13-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By greywolf
There are a number of fuse blocks available. I...

There are a number of fuse blocks available. I use this one. http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/Fuseboxes/PC-8/pc-8.html
One relay is all you need and each device gets its own fuse so a...
Forum: The Garage 03-08-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 415
Posted By greywolf
It's not so much the lights as the crossbar that...

It's not so much the lights as the crossbar that may be a problem.
Forum: The Garage 03-08-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 415
Posted By greywolf
I think you'll find the fender will hit the...

I think you'll find the fender will hit the crossbar when you hit a big enough bump. You can redo it up and forward easily enough. Commercial brackets are flat.
...
Forum: The Garage 03-04-2013, 02:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 324
Posted By greywolf
Weird lighting action often results from bad...

Weird lighting action often results from bad grounding.
Forum: Beasts 02-25-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,138
Posted By greywolf
4.5" is 114.3mm. The service manual spec is 143mm...

4.5" is 114.3mm. The service manual spec is 143mm or 5.63" of air from the top of the oil to the top of the compressed fork tube without the spring. A bit of a change in level can be used to reduce...
Forum: Beasts 02-22-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By greywolf
A heel/toe shifter can be made easily enough....

A heel/toe shifter can be made easily enough. There aren't any commercially. First, I'd look for a steel replacement. Then I'd get a heel plate welded on. Do you have a 1000 or a 650? It makes a...
Forum: The Garage 02-21-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,797
Posted By greywolf
If I were you, I'd make sure the breaker is...

If I were you, I'd make sure the breaker is working or maybe replace it with an arc fault type on principle. 14ga wire can't have more than a 15A breaker by code but a 20A rated outlet is fine.
Forum: Equipment 02-19-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By greywolf
List of Hondas Scotts makes dampers for -...

List of Hondas Scotts makes dampers for - http://scottsperformance.com/Stabilizer_Models.php?Make=Honda
Forum: Beasts 02-19-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,940
Posted By greywolf
I had a Sargent on a Wee that was pretty nice,...

I had a Sargent on a Wee that was pretty nice, especially with a sheepskin.

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1320/1374496233_ffa307555f.jpg

The Russell on my Glee blows it away though. I've had...
Forum: Beasts 02-18-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 32,582
Posted By greywolf
Touring setup. The sport setup is on page 4. ...

Touring setup. The sport setup is on page 4.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/8030473087_d90727ee1e_c.jpg
Forum: The Garage 02-13-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By greywolf
My dual plugged R90S had a 12mm lower plug. I'm...

My dual plugged R90S had a 12mm lower plug. I'm surprised a 14mm was added in this case.
Forum: Beasts 02-05-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,950
Posted By greywolf
You could put the transmission in neutral. The...

You could put the transmission in neutral. The safety interlock is about not being able to take off with the stand down. The clock area of the LCD just happens to be used to carry the warning one of...
Forum: Beasts 02-04-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,950
Posted By greywolf
You get a CHEC if the kill switch is off or the...

You get a CHEC if the kill switch is off or the side stand is down with the bike in gear.
Forum: Beasts 01-26-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,675
Posted By greywolf
Bleedgrn, you have an L2, not a K12. K series...

Bleedgrn, you have an L2, not a K12. K series Suzukis run from 2000 to 2009. Then the L0 starts in 2010 to L9 in 2019.
Forum: The Garage 01-17-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,220
Posted By greywolf
Some stock reflectors do well with HID lamps and...

Some stock reflectors do well with HID lamps and some do not. If my HIDs were bothering people, I would take them out. I have adjusted and checked the beam pattern to make sure it is not bothersome...
Forum: The Garage 01-12-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,892
Posted By greywolf
I pulled the trailer into the garage, ran a rope...

I pulled the trailer into the garage, ran a rope around the crate to a couple of wall studs and drove the trailer out from under it. Then I cut the crate from around it. I don't remember details...
Forum: Beasts 12-31-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,179
Posted By greywolf
I would be shocked if it was much beyond color....

I would be shocked if it was much beyond color. 2012 was a major re-design.
Forum: Beasts 12-24-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 13,279
Posted By greywolf
It cost me closer to $600 to get a Russell seat...

It cost me closer to $600 to get a Russell seat and lower the footpegs. We're talking major comfort. I did have to lower the suspension 3/4" though as the seat is so tall.
...
Forum: Beasts 12-22-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 13,279
Posted By greywolf
Need a more relaxed leg position?...

Need a more relaxed leg position? http://www.adventuretech.biz/products_detail.php?ProductID=36
Forum: The Garage 12-21-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,288
Posted By greywolf
You don't have cat5 cable, but run the wire you...

You don't have cat5 cable, but run the wire you have like this.

http://www.broadbandreports.com/r0/download/1575908.thumb600~eb5134ffdb121b9e479d37d82c7fac4b/CAT5_ferrite.PNG/thumb.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-21-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 40,673
Posted By greywolf
I have to go back a ways. :rofl 1974 CB500...

I have to go back a ways. :rofl

1974 CB500 and 1978 XS1100E

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2718/4214771828_b7bd45980f_z.jpghttp://farm3.staticflickr.com/2288/2124141831_b63ae81bfa_z.jpg
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