Only you know what's best for you, as said don't leave just coz you quit (if you do) it's about having an interest as much as having a bike. I think we've all had those thoughts at some point in time.
I think I did it too quick and also should have warmed the area up first, also couldnt get the pannel off so it was awkward, I just posted on Vstrom forum so i can take the pannel off and make it easier.
just had a look at it, still loads of little bubbles, if they are still there in the morning I'm gonna have to try and redo it. I think that down pipe is well beyond polish Lee, should be able to put heat restistant paint on though?
can you still get tube snakes to put in the bars?i used to get hand cramp,but learned to relax more and no probs now Did'nt no you could get stuff like that might give them a go You want a go of Dicks TUBE SNAKE
Funny you should say that, coz I was talkin to XS the other week and he said the same, I also thought he was having a laugh.Seems the old ways still work