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16,000 km in 2 years with my Versys 650: All the upgrades made!

19th January 2024, 16:30 by Rahul Nagaraj

The Versys now sports a set of LED bulbs which are 8000 lumens and are much brighter than the stock bulbs.

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As we end the year, some updates on Versys.

Soon to complete 2 years in Feb 2024, the Versys has crossed 16k kms and its odometer is climbing steadily.

AOM Handle-bar

Currently, I have removed the risers and installed the AOM handlebar. This has changed the handling of the bike. Versys now feels much more nimble and direct. Changing the handlebar was done by myself and with the help of a friend.

I also have flipped the front and read sprockets. The chain seems to be doing well, and would probably last another 7-8 thousand kilometers. The benefits of keeping the chain clean and lubed well are very evident.

LED Set

Next, the Versys now sports a set of LED bulbs which are 8000 lumens and are much brighter than the stock bulbs. The installation was done by myself and it is a 5/10 difficulty DIY.

Front brake pads are still stock, however, the rear one wore out and a Vesrah brake pad is now handling the rear braking duty. I have learnt a few techniques which have given me the confidence to use the front brakes more.

My usual reaction while needing to slow down is, shifting down a couple of gears, applying both brakes and using the engine braking. All these things are done simultaneously and are muscle memory so everything happens automatically, they help me slow down quickly and effectively. Also, keeping an eye out for far-away objects, riding in the centre lane when possible and the ability to detect moving objects in the peripheral vision have helped avoid sudden braking events.

To conclude, the Versys now runs the below enhancements/upgrades.