Wee Strom DL650 - Page 5

Chef Gareth · 04-05-2012, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterW

Yeah, but still tougher than stock KTM 990 or BMW F800 spoked rims, those really are cheese.

I've hit the same obstacles on DL's at the same speed with minor damage and they've pacman'd "the good stuff"

Not indestructible, but pretty damned tough.

Pete

Hey pete, hows the new wheels (no pun intended) going ?

PeterW · 04-05-2012, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Gareth

Hey pete, hows the new wheels (no pun intended) going ?

Goes good. Pretty pleased, totalled a roo a week ago with zero damage to me or the bike. Ran under the front wheel, the bike bounced about 1m into the air, landed again about 3m further up the road

(Not so much happy times for the roo).

So yeah, any bike that'll save my ass is a great one. Cleanup was easy, the roo was a near colour match for the bike.

Cheers
Pete

lentil · 04-05-2012, 05:07 AM

I run tubes in the tubless so it got me home but I was lucky - the last 25km of bitchemen twisties before o discovered it I really hooked in

I will claim on insurance

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Gareth

Better slow down a bit next time

Would not have thought a cattle grid could have done that much damage. Will your insurance cover that or are you up for the cost ?

I'll be watching those pesky cattle grid more from now on, my only concern in the past was slipping on them in the wet with a bit of throttle round a bend.

Did the tyre hold up until you got home ?

Chef

Chef Gareth · 04-05-2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterW

Goes good. Pretty pleased, totalled a roo a week ago with zero damage to me or the bike. Ran under the front wheel, the bike bounced about 1m into the air, landed again about 3m further up the road

(Not so much happy times for the roo).

So yeah, any bike that'll save my ass is a great one. Cleanup was easy, the roo was a near colour match for the bike.

Cheers
Pete

Wow that must of got the old ticker going

Have you sold your old girl yet ? I know steve c is looking for a new ride after crashing out the other week and totleing his beast. We will have to organise another overnighter soon before it chills down

PeterW · 04-06-2012, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Gareth

Wow that must of got the old ticker going

Have you sold your old girl yet ? I know steve c is looking for a new ride after crashing out the other week and totleing his beast. We will have to organise another overnighter soon before it chills down

The K6 is still there. My frame is in good shape, engine is O.K. but high K's.

If the engine on his bike was low k's and he can get it back cheap enough we could have a "heart transplant" get together. That'd make a fun get together, barbecue, bike rebuild, beer - I mean, what could go wrong

Cheers
Pete

Chef Gareth · 04-08-2012, 05:45 PM

Steves bike had around 100,000k from memery. Hope he keeps stromming but may end up with a DR or simalar for his bush adventures. I think Gary is trying to organise another lions rd camp on the 12th May, will keep you in the loop!!

Ride safe and have fun,

Chef

dwc · 04-11-2012, 04:06 AM

Hi,

Going to change the fork oil soon and replace the rear brake disc. Can anyone tell me the oil capacity of each fork and also the torque settings for the brake disc bolts?

In anticipation DWC

njpaddler · 04-14-2012, 12:45 PM

I came out of the building to leave work at 9-ish last night and started the
Wee-strom only to find that I had no headlight. I checked both fuses, ok, shined
flashlight into the two bulbs, filaments looked intact, wiggled wires behind them
and underneath the fusebox, shut it down and re-started, worked the high-beam
and Pass switches- still no headlight.

So, I rode home in the dark with flashers on, a bit puckered, & luckily didn't get hit or
ticketed, made it to the garage much relieved and swapped for the Jeep. Lucky I
keep a spare key on me.

No power at the two fuses when I turn the key, fuses are intact. I'm looking at the Hi/Lo switch next.

Has anybody here had unexplained headlight failure ?

TIA !

OaklandStrom · 04-14-2012, 12:51 PM

I haven't had this problem. However, I would be surprised if the fuses are between the switch and the headlight. I assume the fuses would be between the battery and the headlight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by njpaddler

I came out of the building to leave work at 9-ish last night and started the
Wee-strom only to find that I had no headlight. I checked both fuses, ok, shined
flashlight into the two bulbs, filaments looked intact, wiggled wires behind them
and underneath the fusebox, shut it down and re-started, worked the high-beam
and Pass switches- still no headlight.

So, I rode home in the dark with flashers on, a bit puckered, & luckily didn't get hit or
ticketed, made it to the garage much relieved and swapped for the Jeep. Lucky I
keep a spare key on me.

No power at the two fuses when I turn the key, fuses are intact. I'm looking at the Hi/Lo switch next.

Has anybody here had unexplained headlight failure ?

TIA !

njpaddler · 04-14-2012, 02:25 PM

Right, the fuse block is powered by a direct-to-battery wire. The other fuses in the block are powered when key is turned, except for FUEL. That's always on.

Jamie Z · 04-14-2012, 02:59 PM

Most likely culprit is starter button. This is a known issue with the Strom, though most people simply report periodic trouble. Try wiggling the starter button to see if the lights come back on. If necessary, you can pull the switch apart and clean it up and the add an Eastern Beaver headlight relay kit so it doesn't happen again.

Jamie

njpaddler · 04-14-2012, 03:07 PM

Starter switch, took it apart, blew out dirt & cobweb, headlights back on now. Whew.

lentil · 04-14-2012, 05:28 PM

New second hand spoked wheels arrived

happy as a pig in mud

Jamie Z · 04-17-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njpaddler

Starter switch, took it apart, blew out dirt & cobweb, headlights back on now. Whew.

Great! Glad you figured it out.

Jamie

whittrated03 · 04-20-2012, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkeifer

Right so I got my new bike today. Traded in a HD Sportster 883 Iron for a new, 2011 650. I also took advantage of the sale on the side cases. After 7 miles I couldn't be more happy with the bike and I believe this is the start of a beautiful relationship.

Cheers,
Dave

Code:

Better getcha sum dem der crasher bars and a skidding plate...It will protect that beautiful baby. Congrats! This will be the best bike you ever own.

04-08-2012, 05:45 PM	#66
Chef Gareth Live 2 Ride Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Mt Warning NSW Oddometer: 168	Steves bike had around 100,000k from memery. Hope he keeps stromming but may end up with a DR or simalar for his bush adventures. I think Gary is trying to organise another lions rd camp on the 12th May, will keep you in the loop!! Ride safe and have fun, Chef __________________ Chef DL650 2012 (Travel) XR400 2002 (Get dirty) JR50 2006 (Daughters)

04-14-2012, 12:45 PM	#68
njpaddler Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Ghettoburbia, N.J., U.S.A. Oddometer: 128	Friday the 13th got me. I came out of the building to leave work at 9-ish last night and started the Wee-strom only to find that I had no headlight. I checked both fuses, ok, shined flashlight into the two bulbs, filaments looked intact, wiggled wires behind them and underneath the fusebox, shut it down and re-started, worked the high-beam and Pass switches- still no headlight. So, I rode home in the dark with flashers on, a bit puckered, & luckily didn't get hit or ticketed, made it to the garage much relieved and swapped for the Jeep. Lucky I keep a spare key on me. No power at the two fuses when I turn the key, fuses are intact. I'm looking at the Hi/Lo switch next. Has anybody here had unexplained headlight failure ? TIA !

04-14-2012, 02:25 PM	#70
njpaddler Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Ghettoburbia, N.J., U.S.A. Oddometer: 128	No headlights Right, the fuse block is powered by a direct-to-battery wire. The other fuses in the block are powered when key is turned, except for FUEL. That's always on.

04-14-2012, 02:59 PM	#71
Jamie Z Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: almost Memphis Oddometer: 6,933	Most likely culprit is starter button. This is a known issue with the Strom, though most people simply report periodic trouble. Try wiggling the starter button to see if the lights come back on. If necessary, you can pull the switch apart and clean it up and the add an Eastern Beaver headlight relay kit so it doesn't happen again. Jamie __________________ I'm the Tent Space Guy Sign up to host fellow travelers here. Budget Travel the Jamie Z Way

04-14-2012, 03:07 PM	#72
njpaddler Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Ghettoburbia, N.J., U.S.A. Oddometer: 128	No headlights / HEADLIGHTS ! Starter switch, took it apart, blew out dirt & cobweb, headlights back on now. Whew.

04-11-2012, 04:06 AM	#67
dwc ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Oddometer: 119	Hi, Going to change the fork oil soon and replace the rear brake disc. Can anyone tell me the oil capacity of each fork and also the torque settings for the brake disc bolts? In anticipation DWC

04-14-2012, 05:28 PM	#73
lentil All round nice guy Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Gunnedah Oddometer: 5,921	New second hand spoked wheels arrived happy as a pig in mud __________________ F5 is for wussies Command R is where the actions at!

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