Richland Rick’s custom V-Strom parts
Custom parts for my V-Strom have just arrived from Washington state. Richland Rick, or Rick from Richland, mills custom parts for the V-Strom through the popular forums dedicated to the bike. I took some pictures of the sets of rear wheel spacers and mirror extenders I unwrapped this afternoon. I am really impressed with the finish on the mirror extenders. Here are my first new parts of 2009:
V-Strom 1000 rear wheel spacers
There is quite a debate on whether or not a 2mm adjustment to the rear axle assembly is needed to smoothen the DL1000’s drive train. This modification sinks the spocket 2mm deeper into the rear wheel hub by changing the widths of two spacers on the axle. My 2004 has a rough shift from first to second, and a few people on the internet have said this modification has fixed this particular issue. I am excited to give it a shot. Working with Rick has been fantastic, and I really enjoy buying parts designed by some friendly motorcyclist here in America instead of some accessories outlet that manufactures parts overseas in bulk.
Rick’s parts threads on the VSRI forum
Posted on January 4th, 2009 in V-Strom Parts | 18 Comments »
January 12th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
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April 13th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
how do you order a richland rick fork brace/
April 14th, 2009 at 7:49 am
daryll, you have to contact rick. click any of the links above to go to the VSRI forum. sign up there and send him a private message.
July 4th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
How do I get a set of these mirror extenders for my 2009 V-Strom 650 ?
September 18th, 2009 at 10:22 am
I need some mirror extenders. Can you in a hold of rick for me?
Thanks
Gage Nelson
2008 V-strom
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[email protected]
September 21st, 2009 at 4:53 pm
WOW! That was super fast! Thanks Rick!
That Rick guy is GOOD!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:59 am
I tried to click the link to your “parts threads on the VSRI Forum” but they’re dead links on rapidforum with German-language explanations. Can you point to a better link? Tx, PFJ
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:42 am
The VSRI forum had moved and launched new software with no redirects from the old system in place. I updated the links, and they all work now. Thanks for pointing that out!
November 17th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
I would like to buy a pair of
DL 1000 mirror extenders for an 02 V-Strom. How do I order them?
Thanks, Chris Knowlton
November 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
I just installed Rick’s fork brace on my DL1000, The difference is extremely noticeable and the bike is infinitely more stable over tar strips and other road imperfections that in the past hve been sources of concern. Should come standard on the bike!
January 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
I am interested in reversing the 2mm spacer modification. Can I buy an unmodified inner spacer from you? Or do you know the Suzuki part number and source for a new one? Thank you
Robert Haines
May 18th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
can i get info on buying a fork brace thanx
June 26th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Curious if there is a website for Rick’s mirror extenders and fork braces. I’d like to purchase both for a ’09 DL650.
Thanks
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:59 am
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October 6th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
looking for info or availability on a set of highway pegs or bar for a 2009 dl 1000. Currently have a givi crash bar on it. anything available to mount to the crash bar?
Steve
December 4th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Hey Steve – have you tried the highway pegs from HAPPY TRAILS
March 13th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
how/ where do your order a fork brace?