2017 Versys 650 Grand Tourer - ongoing review

[Kwacky]

Dunno, I've not given it any thought. I'm going to take a look when I next clean the bike.

[Rossgo]

The plunger on the rear brake had corroded and was sticking. The mechanic said it's in a bad postion as it's really hard to get to, so you can't check it and you can't maintain it unless you strip half of the right side away.

So it didnt get fixed then?

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[Rossgo]

The plunger on the rear brake had corroded and was sticking. The mechanic said it's in a bad postion as it's really hard to get to, so you can't check it and you can't maintain it unless you strip half of the right side away.

So it didnt manage to get fixed then? Fingers crossed WD nozzle will get to it

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[Kwacky]

Yeah, it was replaced with a new unit.

[Rossgo]

Yeah, it was replaced with a new unit.

Glad of it. Just by the way you worte it, sounded like it wasnt replaced!

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[Kwacky]

EBC HH pads ordered. The bike has done 14,000 miles, While the brakes are still working fine, I want some new pads in before we head off to France, which is only a few weeks away.

£35 delivered direct from the EBC Shop.

[Cavetroll87]

EBC HH pads ordered. The bike has done 14,000 miles, While the brakes are still working fine, I want some new pads in before we head off to France, which is only a few weeks away.

£35 delivered direct from the EBC Shop.

I was just about to order myself some new pads this morning, how odd, also EBC HH for £35 haha

[Blade]

That reminds me I've got some sbs rs pads on the shelf I need to fit

[Kwacky]

Puig dark tint touring screen ordered. I managed to scratch the OEM screen a few weeks ago and it's starting to piss me off, so I thought I would get something different

[Kwacky]

Pads fitted, front and back. The front ones weren't too far off needing to be replaced but the back ones had loads of life in them.

Chain adjusted as well for the first time since it was replaced.

[Kwacky]

Booked in for the 15,000 service.

Hopefully the service will be straight forward and the bike will be already for France.

[Kwacky]

And while I'm getting it ready for France, a new front tyre is on order.

I've gone for another Z8 to match the rear. The front lasted about 2,500 miles longer than the rear.

There is some life left in the front tyre, but it's starting to wear unevenly. I may as well get fresh rubber before I go away.

[Kwacky]

New touring screen fitted. I'll see what it's like tomorrow. It's definitely design over style.

[C00kiemonster]

You'll certainly not get wet with that one!

Real men dont need big screens

[duke63]

We will have to make sure Kwacky isn't leading the group through France. The vortex behind that will be huge.

[Kwacky]

I'll punch a hole through the air so you can keep up

[duke63]

Riding in a vacuum sounds cool.

[C00kiemonster]

If it's raining he can keep us all dry

[Kwacky]

Don't get size envy guys.

[Kwacky]

The screen is massive. Just a short run up to the IAM meet. It's very quiet, loads of protection. Probably too tall for everyday use.