Let the V-strom mods begin...

Captain Morgan · 05-12-2010, 06:33 PM

Ok, not a ton of modding going on, but did get some parts in today. Finally. The pic is of everything still packaged up as I'll unpack it when I'm installing it. First thing to go on will be the case as it will help greatly with my field calls. The case also has a backrest for passengers, and will be wired into the bike as it has brake lights and an alarm system on it.

Also got a throttle lock "cruise control," GPS mount, cigarette lighter mount (still need to buy the cig lighter socket and wiring), and a power distribution panel so I won't have to have a bunch of wire terminals on the battery.

Cutty72 · 05-12-2010, 09:42 PM

what throttle lock cruise did you go with? and where abouts did you get it?

Particle Man · 05-12-2010, 09:46 PM

that's a tiny pic of stuff

But I spy the lovely white and blue box from SW Motech

G-Rex · 05-12-2010, 09:48 PM

You are off to a great start! Let the modding begin!

Captain Morgan · 05-13-2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutty72

what throttle lock cruise did you go with? and where abouts did you get it?

Kaoko for the Strom with Suzuki handguards. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/4764/203/

Bought most of my stuff from twisted throttle

I wanted to use one from throttlemeister.com but theirs doesn't work with the handguards, so I had to go this route.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle Man

that's a tiny pic of stuff

But I spy the lovely white and blue box from SW Motech

cameraphone pic. But you are correct. The strom came with an SW Motech crash bar already installed and I'll probably be buying a lot of their stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex

You are off to a great start! Let the modding begin!

But having a helluva time. Made the mistake of trying to install the case with my 4 year old here. She normally helps me, but was no help at all tonight. In fact, she was the complete opposite of help. And the instructions for the case are the worst instructions EVER!!! There actually aren't any instructions for mounting the adapter plate to the bike, but twistedthrottle.com has instructions online. Severe pain in the ass to mount and once mounted, you can't get to the bolts to remove the factory mount without taking the adapter plate off, which is again, a severe pain in the ass.

How do I know this? Because when drilling a hole through plastic for the wire to go through, I drilled through a wire to either the brake light or turn signal. Not sure because I didn't check. Just took everything off and inspected it closely, but will have to go get soldering iron tomorrow. Not drilled all the way through, but it's cut nicely and too damn close to a connector to splice. I tried to drill slowly, but my hand slipped and the drill punched through at the wrong time.

I normally don't fuck shit up like that, but today just wasn't my day.

Captain Morgan · 05-15-2010, 02:02 AM

Got the case mounted, back rest on it, and it's all wired up now. Has running lights and brake lights. Would have been nice if they would have wired it for turn signals too, but I do like having the extra brake and running lights, at least.

Got the throttle lock on, but haven't tested it while riding. It works to hold the throttle in place, but we'll see how well it works on the highway when I go for a ride tomorrow.

Gas Man · 05-15-2010, 03:22 AM

Cool!

Got pics?

Captain Morgan · 05-15-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Cool!

Got pics?

Don't mind the mess in the garage.

Next is with the running lights

Had to stretch my foot to the brake pedal and reach my arm back to snap this pic with brake lights on. The glare from the bike brake light and from the overhead light kind of overpowers the pic so you can't really tell the brake lights are on in the case. Plus, I'm at an angle due to stretching out, rather than being straight on like I was in the other pic.

Particle Man · 05-15-2010, 01:15 PM

Looks great!

And my garage looks like a war zone so no worries

Captain Morgan · 05-15-2010, 08:23 PM

throttle lock cruise control is on

GPS mount is on, now I need to get a GPS!!

05-12-2010, 06:33 PM	#1
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Let the V-strom mods begin... Ok, not a ton of modding going on, but did get some parts in today. Finally. The pic is of everything still packaged up as I'll unpack it when I'm installing it. First thing to go on will be the case as it will help greatly with my field calls. The case also has a backrest for passengers, and will be wired into the bike as it has brake lights and an alarm system on it. Also got a throttle lock "cruise control," GPS mount, cigarette lighter mount (still need to buy the cig lighter socket and wiring), and a power distribution panel so I won't have to have a bunch of wire terminals on the battery.

05-12-2010, 09:46 PM	#3
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	that's a tiny pic of stuff But I spy the lovely white and blue box from SW Motech __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

05-12-2010, 09:48 PM	#4
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	You are off to a great start! Let the modding begin! __________________

05-15-2010, 03:22 AM	#7
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05-15-2010, 02:02 AM	#6
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Got the case mounted, back rest on it, and it's all wired up now. Has running lights and brake lights. Would have been nice if they would have wired it for turn signals too, but I do like having the extra brake and running lights, at least. Got the throttle lock on, but haven't tested it while riding. It works to hold the throttle in place, but we'll see how well it works on the highway when I go for a ride tomorrow.

05-15-2010, 01:15 PM	#9
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Looks great! And my garage looks like a war zone so no worries

05-15-2010, 08:23 PM	#10
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	throttle lock cruise control is on GPS mount is on, now I need to get a GPS!!