VStrom Owners Thread - Page 125

tommyhof · 06-08-2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goochman

Here is the picture I promised. My new to me 2005 VStrom only 2600 miles almost stock except for Givi trunk and Wind Strom windsheild. Lovin it!

I bought an 06 Red in Oct 11, with 5,170 miles on it, (now have 11K+) which I thought was extremely low but 2K Damn

svs · 06-08-2012, 11:12 AM

We are Number ONE...

bassbronco_74 · 06-08-2012, 11:38 AM

Just became a member here on advrider! Been at stromtrooper for over a year and decided to spread my wings a little! I've got a DL650K7. I've put just about 9k miles on this last year of ownership.

Bigger Al · 06-09-2012, 07:08 PM

Finally, after years of putting it off, I bought my first V-Strom today!

It's an '02 with 45K on it, and a decent selection of aftermarket stuff installed. I've been riding a BMW R90/6 for 18 years, and a KLR650 for the past 5, and I gotta say that this bike is like a whole 'nuther world.

Jeebus the ride home was fun!!

Peke · 06-10-2012, 08:33 AM

Tomorrow I will be the proud owner of a DL1000.

LngRidr · 06-10-2012, 09:07 AM

on the blue ridge parkway, or skyline drive on a recent trip.

BikeBugger · 06-11-2012, 04:28 AM

As of one week ago.
bike has a few goodies already installed including givi screen which is is OK..but...also dreadful as the wind hits me on the very tip of the helmet and its freaking annoying. If that's the worst of my worries though I'll consider myself to have done well.

ert01 · 06-13-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BikeBugger

As of one week ago.
bike has a few goodies already installed including givi screen which is is OK..but...also dreadful as the wind hits me on the very tip of the helmet and its freaking annoying. If that's the worst of my worries though I'll consider myself to have done well.

My bike came with the Givi screen as well and I didn't really like it at all... I put on one of the super short Euro Sport screens and the wind is MUCH better. There's a lot more of it now, but it's smooth and predictable at least. Maybe try finding a stock screen cheap somewhere and play around with cutting it down?

devo2002 · 06-13-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ert01

My bike came with the Givi screen as well and I didn't really like it at all... I put on one of the super short Euro Sport screens and the wind is MUCH better. There's a lot more of it now, but it's smooth and predictable at least. Maybe try finding a stock screen cheap somewhere and play around with cutting it down?

Let's trade, PM sent.

skysail · 06-16-2012, 06:06 AM

Hey everyone, I bought myself a '12 weestrom adventure a few weeks ago and I love it. Anyone have a deceleration wobble their new bike?

allonsye · 06-17-2012, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skysail

Hey everyone, I bought myself a '12 weestrom adventure a few weeks ago and I love it. Anyone have a deceleration wobble their new bike?

Sounds like a tire or something loose or misaligned in the front end issue. eg. when my front is worn out I get a "decel wobble". Checked your tire pressure? Checked fork alignment? Some dealerships are woeful with new bike setup/maintenance.

Zepfan · 06-17-2012, 05:10 PM

I've been with a DL1000 for 3 years now, 3 different bikes over this period of time with a KLR thrown in for a trial run for 3 months before I sold it and bought another V.

I absolutely love the V overall, especially the power.

I WISH.......
The rims didn't bend so easily. I ride the crap out of these bikes slab and off.

I WONDER.......
If suspension, front spring and valving and rear shock up grades for $1400. would greatly improve off road handling.

I'm always looking at another bike KTM 990a, 1200gs and so on but the cost effectiveness and my familiarity of the DL make it a hard jump. I can do all my own wrenching on my bike these days, less electrical.

PiJiL · 06-18-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zepfan

I've been with a DL1000 for 3 years now, 3 different bikes over this period of time with a KLR thrown in for a trial run for 3 months before I sold it and bought another V.

I absolutely love the V overall, especially the power.

I WISH.......
The rims didn't bend so easily. I ride the crap out of these bikes slab and off.

I WONDER.......
If suspension, front spring and valving and rear shock up grades for $1400. would greatly improve off road handling.

I'm always looking at another bike KTM 990a, 1200gs and so on but the cost effectiveness and my familiarity of the DL make it a hard jump. I can do all my own wrenching on my bike these days, less electrical.

They are a great bike, I have spent on mine to improve almost every area and still it is 2/3rds of what a 1200gs or a katoom adventure is...

The katoom adventure is the ultimate off roadie with the GS being the ultimate all rounder, especially with the leccy spenders......

I put the wire wheels on as the excel rims are much stronger that the cast alloy and the spension really improves by some new springs and valving..

lentil · 06-20-2012, 04:42 PM

Ok so I am looking at a new suspension setup !!

and I am wondering will a shock from a 1000 fit a wee?

in particular a wilbers ?

Thanks in advance

derrickb · 06-29-2012, 09:01 PM

After taking the long way home tonight... my brand new 650 ADV has 32 miles on it.

Traded in my trusty KLR and already love this new ride.

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06-08-2012, 11:12 AM	#1862
svs All Hands on Deck! Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Oddometer: 20,708	We are Number ONE... __________________ What is this Green Energy we are looking for? *"Self Replicating Carbon Sequestering Bio-Nano Technology"*................TREES are the Answer!

06-08-2012, 11:38 AM	#1863
bassbronco_74 Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Washougal, Washington Oddometer: 12	Just became a member here on advrider! Been at stromtrooper for over a year and decided to spread my wings a little! I've got a DL650K7. I've put just about 9k miles on this last year of ownership. __________________ DL650K7 in the Great Pacific Northwet

06-09-2012, 07:08 PM	#1864
Bigger Al Still a stupid tire guy Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Oddometer: 7,279	Finally, after years of putting it off, I bought my first V-Strom today! It's an '02 with 45K on it, and a decent selection of aftermarket stuff installed. I've been riding a BMW R90/6 for 18 years, and a KLR650 for the past 5, and I gotta say that this bike is like a whole 'nuther world. Jeebus the ride home was fun!! __________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

06-10-2012, 08:33 AM	#1865
Peke Kloothommel Joined: Sep 2007 Location: The Netherlands Oddometer: 122	Tomorrow I will be the proud owner of a DL1000. __________________ Jeden Tag erhöht sich zwangsläufig die Zahl derer die mich am Arsch lecken können. Peke screwed with this post 06-11-2012 at 03:21 AM

06-10-2012, 09:07 AM	#1866
LngRidr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Colbert, GA Oddometer: 155	on the blue ridge parkway, or skyline drive on a recent trip. __________________ Jon Kohler Colbert, GA 2012 VStrom 650 Adventure IBA# 24562

06-11-2012, 04:28 AM	#1867
BikeBugger Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Gold coast, QLD, Aus Oddometer: 79	+1 As of one week ago. bike has a few goodies already installed including givi screen which is is OK..but...also dreadful as the wind hits me on the very tip of the helmet and its freaking annoying. If that's the worst of my worries though I'll consider myself to have done well.

06-16-2012, 06:06 AM	#1870
skysail n00b Joined: Jun 2010 Location: chicago Oddometer: 6	Hey everyone, I bought myself a '12 weestrom adventure a few weeks ago and I love it. Anyone have a deceleration wobble their new bike?

06-17-2012, 05:10 PM	#1872
Zepfan Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Poway Oddometer: 117	I've been with a DL1000 for 3 years now, 3 different bikes over this period of time with a KLR thrown in for a trial run for 3 months before I sold it and bought another V. I absolutely love the V overall, especially the power. I WISH....... The rims didn't bend so easily. I ride the crap out of these bikes slab and off. I WONDER....... If suspension, front spring and valving and rear shock up grades for $1400. would greatly improve off road handling. I'm always looking at another bike KTM 990a, 1200gs and so on but the cost effectiveness and my familiarity of the DL make it a hard jump. I can do all my own wrenching on my bike these days, less electrical. __________________ Ramble On, And now's the time, the time is now, to sing my song. I'm goin' 'round the world, I got to find my girl, on my way. I've been this way ten years to the day, Ramble On, Gotta find the queen of all my dreams.

06-20-2012, 04:42 PM	#1874
lentil All round nice guy Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Gunnedah Oddometer: 5,932	wilburs suspension Ok so I am looking at a new suspension setup !! and I am wondering will a shock from a 1000 fit a wee? in particular a wilbers ? Thanks in advance __________________ F5 is for wussies Command R is where the actions at!

06-29-2012, 09:01 PM	#1875
derrickb Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Texas, God's country Oddometer: 90	After taking the long way home tonight... my brand new 650 ADV has 32 miles on it. Traded in my trusty KLR and already love this new ride.

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