VStrom Owners Thread

Where did you get that "Put a little gravel in my travel" decal??

I gotta have one!

Hello everyone, Im a new proud owner of a 2006 DL1000, currently downunder is Australia.

First, pardon me everyone for the mega-sized pics, I put them up with a tablet which isn't very intuitive when it comes to details.

I couldn't find a sticker like that so I made it myself with a printer, adhesives and UV spray.

I thought about making a small run of them but chickened out. I'll should upload it to cafepress, sit back and rake in the 8% of the sells they pay.

Looked at DL1000's for YEARS.

Bought one July 12th, Rode it almost 5000 miles before I got Gobsmaked by a Minivan last week. If they Total her Imma make the INS buy me a Multistrada.








But this is what she is supposed to look like.

DAMN!
That looked like it hurt!
You doing ok after that?
I bet your back and neck are sore, now...

That should buff right out.

Seriously though, hope you are alright.

Wow, looks like you are fine I take it?

Damn minivans, just as dumb as deer!

You were hit harder that me if the bumper got came off. One has to wonder about frame or swing-arm damage.

Were you stopped when hit or on the brakes?

Hi guys. Does anyone know what the cam profile is on the dl1000? I am looking at installing TL or SV cams in it for a few more ponies. Thanks guys hope you all had a great summer of riding and playing.

TL's won't fit.... machined differently on the retention area. SV's will tho... same blank as the DL's.
Likely not worth it tho.... loss on the bottom for a bit more up top where you likely will not use it on the street & damn sure won't in the slow stuff...
Get w/ Dale @ Holeshot Performance about "degreeing in" the stockers first.... you can pick up a suprising amount just from that
One of mine was 6 degrees off when I checked it...:huh.

I first bought a DL 650. The bike was great and fun to ride, but I was commuting 90 miles roundtrip and wanted a little more power. Co-worker had this DL 1000 for sale and I couldn't pass it up. kels.

Any way to change the rear brake fluid without tearing the whole rear of the bike off? The placement of the rear master cylinder was not very well thought out.

Turkey baster

Can't you just pump out the old stuff with the bleeder valve as you add new to the master cylinder? That's how I've always done it.

Looking at getting a used 650 this winter and wondering if there are any riders around Tulsa area I can discuss their bikes with?

Just picked up a Wee on Saturday.

Here is a photo of my new to me Wee. Picked it up two weeks ago. Has a full set of Givi luggage. Enjoy it so far.

What Givis did you get?

It came with an E45 top case and E360 side cases. SW Motech quick disconnect side racks.

I have the same problem with my seat. I am torn on which aftermarket seat to get. Any suggestions?