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Mods and Appearance / Re: Doubletake mirrors« Last post by reasonable on Today at 06:29:18 pm »I've used them on a Yamaha XT250 .
They were fine though fairly expensive for what they are . Would work well on the Versys 2
Mods and Appearance / Doubletake mirrors« Last post by vaso on Today at 12:28:55 pm »Hi all!
Has anybody tried Double take mirrors on V? Any issues? Maybe there some better aftermarket mirrors? 3
Versys 1000 - General Chat / Re: Bike key« Last post by TYKE on Today at 10:27:49 am »The only time I had a slight problem with a key was whilst on holiday in Cornwall in 2013 on our GTR 1400....we got a spare cut in the local Timpson shop
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Versys 1000 - General Chat / Re: Bike key« Last post by Floydsz1 on Today at 07:05:42 am »As Vern says Put the key in the lock then mark where the lock stops with either tape or a marker pen on the key. Then take the key to a key shop and get the guy to cut a shorter key up to where you've marked it. That way the key will be shorter and not prone to snapping. Obviously it won't work in the ignition. 5
Versys 1000 - General Chat / Re: Bike key« Last post by Greedy on Today at 04:23:14 am »I just re-pinned the lock on my top box to match the new bike, turns out that while the ignition is a six wafer lock the panniers are only five pin, while the key goes full depth into the keyway only the first 5 cuts on the key from the grip end of the key actually engage the wafers
Turns out the gas cap and underseat lock are also 5 wafer but counting from the tip of the key, the key doesn't actually enter fully into the keyway This means the key is far less strong when operating these two locks I think you could cut a KW16 to operate the panniers with one side and the tank/seat with the other by offseting that side with the cuts from the tip end of the key I'll grab a couple blanks and give it a try 6
Mods and Appearance / Re: So now that the Versys has 1km on it« Last post by Floydsz1 on Yesterday at 03:03:15 pm » Originally Posted by TYKE ![[+]](https://www.versys1000.com/vbicons/viewpostright.png "View Post") There always will be production costs and market considerations KHI could add a variety of better quality components to their products....the price would then be inflated In some ways its more fun adding such items yourself retrospectively   7
Mods and Appearance / Re: So now that the Versys has 1km on it« Last post by Greedy on Yesterday at 09:07:00 am »Originally Posted by TYKE There always will be production costs and market considerations KHI could add a variety of better quality components to their products....the price would then be inflated In some ways its more fun adding such items yourself retrospectively Fully agree that I enjoy moding my bike to suit myself but while the guy how installed it for me was impressed with the quality of the Nitron gear (he races ASBK and really knows his stuff) Kaw could probably install something similar for an added $500 and make far more sales 8
Mods and Appearance / Re: So now that the Versys has 1km on it« Last post by TYKE on Yesterday at 09:01:07 am »Originally Posted by Greedy There always will be production costs and market considerations KHI could add a variety of better quality components to their products....the price would then be inflated In some ways its more fun adding such items yourself retrospectively 9
Lighting, Electrical, and Wiring / Re: Backlit controls on handelbar - any solution?« Last post by ItalianBiker on Yesterday at 08:39:45 am »I hear you, but in my experience that's not all.
While travelling long distances even in the night and winter time I also need to access the trip computer (looking at fuel range is a must), sometimes cruise control, often heated grips... Of course I'm not playing with riding modes if not absolutely needed. 10
General Maintenance, Servicing, and Mechanical issues / Re: Weak side stand spring« Last post by orangeaday on Yesterday at 02:24:13 am » It seems there could be some inconsistancies in the quality of the springs used here. Although there shouldn't be but stranger things have happened. I have a 2015 and the spring has always had very good tension. My Son in Law just bought a 2019 and I was shocked to see how weak the spring is on his bike. It won't hold the stand up to it's stop. Both bikes use the double spring. So go figure. A new or stronger spring will be needed and yes keep the hinge well lubed.
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