What have you tinkered with today?

[SV650rules]

Originally Posted by Bibio

a long time ago i used to have mud and snow tyres on the car and caravan but you were restricted to 70mph or something like that. they were great for getting out muddy fields.

Modern M&S tyres don't have the huge tread pattern like something the army would use ( all terrain tyres ) - they are no noisier than summer tyres. AFAIK speed ratings for modern winter tyres are pretty much the same as summers.

[Adam Ef]

Hooked up the auxialliary lights on the DRZ. Bit of a faff running all wiring and soldering in from a switched live to the relay, then trying to fit it all tucked away in limited space. Got a feeling they're going to be too bright though and they have a flashing setting I wasn't aware of every third time they're turned on. Bit odd and not something I wanted, but they're fitted now.

[garynortheast]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Hooked up the auxialliary lights on the DRZ. Bit of a faff running all wiring and soldering in from a switched live to the relay, then trying to fit it all tucked away in limited space. Got a feeling they're going to be too bright though and they have a flashing setting I wasn't aware of every third time they're turned on. Bit odd and not something I wanted, but they're fitted now.

Sounds like it could be entertaining Adam, careering down wet muddy lanes in the dark with a strobe light by which to see your way!

[Adam Ef]

Originally Posted by garynortheast

Sounds like it could be entertaining Adam, careering down wet muddy lanes in the dark with a strobe light by which to see your way!

Yep. Next job is to fit the soundsystem so I can blare out hectic techno to go with the lighting

[garynortheast]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Yep. Next job is to fit the soundsystem so I can blare out hectic techno to go with the lighting

[DJ123]

Fitted a ground anchor today. Got a good deal on a squires one & decent chain lock for the bike in the Garage.

[Craig380]

Did a brake fluid flush on my Gen 3. Despite being nearly three years old, the old fluid still tested OK for moisture content, but it's a good job to do while the bike's not in regular use.

[Adam Ef]

Struggling with a stuck link pipe. Once it's off I'll be struggling with a stuck lambda sensor.

[DJ123]

Originally Posted by Craig380

Did a brake fluid flush on my Gen 3. Despite being nearly three years old, the old fluid still tested OK for moisture content, but it's a good job to do while the bike's not in regular use.

i change mine on the Bike & car every 2 years. And generally when i replace the pads (& discs) too.

For the low cost/low effort its well worth it for the improvement in braking performance and feel.

[DJ123]

I installed a tie down point onto the trailer. A nice solid anchor point to lock the bike onto, as well as locking the trailer to the car (when being left).