This week I’ve been going to inspections constantly.
My iPhone arrived too, so I’m learning how to use it~
An account I created ages ago was causing problems, and I’m still figuring out what to do about it.
Now I can use the GoPro app and apps that didn’t work before~ I’m really happy about it.
I was basically using a flip phone plus a tablet, but I’m amazed at how most people manage to operate such a small screen~
I feel like I’m wasting time on it~ Anyway~
This is the third grip I’ve been agonizing over… (seriously)
They’re shorter than the catalog dimensions… (seriously). There are differences from what I imagined
After all, it’s Suzuki… Suzuki type. (The OEM stuff is a hassle.)
Ariete grip OEM-RR SUZUKI Black 02623SS
The rubber feels a bit harder than the genuine Suzuki version. Grips are deep~
Consumables are fun to try different ones. (Though it’s sad when they wear out)
3M SAFETY-WALK Anti-Slip Tape Type F Clear
applied to the handlebar side for grip. It’s working pretty well so far.
That’s how it turned out.
Going back to the fender mounting from a while ago.
I had it temporarily fixed, but… let me do this properly.
The spec calls for a stepped bolt, but finding one is a hassle, so I’ll press-fit a sleeve.
Tightening plastic with a metal bolt is sketchy.
• Tighten too much and it cracks
• Too loose and it falls out
• Plastic shrinks and loosens
The safe bet anyone can rely on is tightening the bolt until you feel that “click!” of torque. I think.
I’ll secure it with an A+B+C strategy. C=double-sided…
This way I don’t need tools on the back side. (Just remove the M6 from the front and you’re good)
I also did quite a bit of aggressive machining on other parts.
Let me fire up the engine for the first time in a while~ ♪
It started surprisingly smoothly. That’s the benefit of indoor storage and a fresh battery.
( ,,`･ω･´)ﾝﾝﾝ?
Smoke was billowing out from under the seat… The generator connector is hot.
The wiring is hot too. Hmm? I wonder if this timing was good.
It’s pretty messed up… Let me peel it back and check inside.
Only the base is damaged; the inside is soft and seems okay. The connector is where the heat built up.
The generator side looks a bit problematic.
It smells like an old part. I should replace this with a modern one too.
If it’s the same shape, I have it in stock, so no worries.
I want to install the choke wire, so I’m removing the tank.
That’s quite a masculine air cleaner box. Amazing!
I used a Suzuki switch (with choke lever), so I went with Suzuki wire.
But then it doesn’t fit on the carb side → I have to modify the wire → modifying consumables causes future problems → so I make an attachment.
Lathe, mill, welding, and gun coating—it’s surprisingly labor-intensive.
That’s how it turned out.
I want to improve the battery mounting a bit more.
Version 2.
I made version 1 yesterday, but… it was so bad that I made it a bit better.
By the way, it’s titanium (grade 2). Super lightweight.
That’s how it turned out.
Since I’m gluing sponge on it, the size is a bit larger to account for that.
Polyurethane round belt I think 3φ is the best for ease of use.
I don’t like the tankless design, so I’m removing this.
The V-Strom tank from the other day was nice~ To be continued.
