VStrom Owners Thread - Page 51

buck12ga · 08-22-2006, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim W.

Thought I would check in and introduce myself. I have been riding for years and have been reading about the great performance of the Wee Strom.

I am considering the purchase of a Wee and wonder if anyone could tell me in ballpark terms what insurance might be for a new Wee. I am 50+ and have a clean driving record, no tickets/accidents. I would definitely qualify for the multiple car/bike discount.

BTW does anyone have a Wee for sale in the Great Lakes Region?

Thanks,

Jim W.

There are sure to be some, Jim. Check e-bay and craigslist. You need to be assimilated.

unlawfulsm · 08-22-2006, 07:02 PM

My 06 DL650

9600+ miles in 9 months
Custom made GPS mount on dash for Garmin Quest
Sirius Satellite Radio (notice antenna mounted on tag light)
Suzuki Heated Grips
MRA smoke screen
Motech skid plate and crash bars
Jesse Bags
Kaoko Cruise Control
Suzuki Hand Guards
Ventura Headlight guard
Dan Vessel Back rest for passenger (niether is in pic)

Queen · 08-22-2006, 10:52 PM

Excellent contributions by the newest members.

Even though it's hotter than hell here in AZ, I still LOVE running my Wee through the twisties after work. MAN, I love the Stroms.

Uncle Larry · 08-23-2006, 05:31 AM

To be assimilated into the V-Strom Collective is a good thing.

gtbandit · 08-23-2006, 08:42 PM

I picked up an '03 DL1000 back in April. I plan on using it for solo and 2-up touring on mostly paved roads with some dirt and gravel mixed in. I already have the KLR650 for the more serious off-road travel requiring good ground clearance and more managable weight.

On a side note, me and buddy with a DL650 will be tackling the Continental Divide next month. I'll be taking the KLR because I don't want to beat up my 'Strom on a ride like that. (We plan on riding through the rough single track.) I'll post a ride report and let everyone know how it goes.

WIsixfitty · 08-23-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim W.

I am considering the purchase of a Wee and wonder if anyone could tell me in ballpark terms what insurance might be for a new Wee. I am 50+ and have a clean driving record, no tickets/accidents. I would definitely qualify for the multiple car/bike discount.

BTW does anyone have a Wee for sale in the Great Lakes Region?

Thanks,

Jim W.

44, married, SE WI, blah blah...

About $280 for 12 month coverage. No winter storage discount as I ride/commute as much as possible.

hope this helps.

the howster · 08-23-2006, 08:55 PM

Howdy,
I have been away in KLR land for some time. It was totaled in an accident. Now I am back with the mighty DL1000.....
So what would someone want with that tiny weeny dl650? Here it comes. I took mine offroad today and I understand why...........Really I do

jagec · 08-24-2006, 12:34 AM

Just picked up a blue '07 Wee today.

No pics, because I've been helping a friend fix his fence until late in the night..maybe tomorrow.

Now I just need to debadge it, break in the engine a bit, get a centerstand, engine guard, skidplate, luggage, grip warmers, handguards, cover for when it rains, rainsuit for when it rains and I still want to ride, a fix for the buffeting problem...

TexasShadow · 08-24-2006, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtbandit

On a side note, me and buddy with a DL650 will be tackling the Continental Divide next month. I'll be taking the KLR because I don't want to beat up my 'Strom on a ride like that. (We plan on riding through the rough single track.)

If you are going through N TX, NM or Utah around the 18-21 next month, pm me. I'm heading that way; company would be fun.

TS on a DL650

TexasShadow · 08-24-2006, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagec

Now I just need to debadge it, break in the engine a bit, get a centerstand, engine guard, skidplate, luggage, grip warmers, handguards, cover for when it rains, rainsuit for when it rains and I still want to ride, a fix for the buffeting problem...

The Education of the Assimilated continues.

gtbandit · 08-25-2006, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasShadow

If you are going through N TX, NM or Utah around the 18-21 next month, pm me. I'm heading that way; company would be fun.

TS on a DL650

We're going south to north, we should be up around Wyoming and Montana around that time.

Queen · 09-10-2006, 09:02 PM

Any new folks signed up??

BennieHaHa · 09-11-2006, 09:11 AM

Got a holdover (demo) 05 in April. Bike works great. Just the right size for me. Basically just commuting now, hope to take some trips in the future.

PS: Been lurking, then signed up. great web site.

Hi everybody

w00kie · 09-11-2006, 10:02 AM

Got a DL650 for about 9 months. Just noticed this thread. Hi all!

Uncle Larry · 09-11-2006, 12:29 PM

More assimilations.

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Both DL650 & DL1000	48	1.28%
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08-22-2006, 07:02 PM	#752
unlawfulsm Bearded Hooligan Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Savannah, Georgia Oddometer: 493	My 06 DL650 9600+ miles in 9 months Custom made GPS mount on dash for Garmin Quest Sirius Satellite Radio (notice antenna mounted on tag light) Suzuki Heated Grips MRA smoke screen Motech skid plate and crash bars Jesse Bags Kaoko Cruise Control Suzuki Hand Guards Ventura Headlight guard Dan Vessel Back rest for passenger (niether is in pic) Attached Images __________________ 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure Get a discount at Smugmug Use Code- iFRLhicsrl4no

08-23-2006, 05:31 AM	#754
Uncle Larry The most suave of stooges Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale Oddometer: 14,417	To be assimilated into the V-Strom Collective is a good thing. __________________ *Manosphere*

08-23-2006, 08:42 PM	#755
gtbandit n00b Joined: Aug 2006 Location: southeast TX Oddometer: 6	I picked up an '03 DL1000 back in April. I plan on using it for solo and 2-up touring on mostly paved roads with some dirt and gravel mixed in. I already have the KLR650 for the more serious off-road travel requiring good ground clearance and more managable weight. On a side note, me and buddy with a DL650 will be tackling the Continental Divide next month. I'll be taking the KLR because I don't want to beat up my 'Strom on a ride like that. (We plan on riding through the rough single track.) I'll post a ride report and let everyone know how it goes. __________________ '99 Suzuki Bandit 1200S '03 Kawasaki KLR650 '03 DL1000 V-Strom + a few others

08-23-2006, 08:55 PM	#757
the howster Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Oddometer: 48	Howdy, I have been away in KLR land for some time. It was totaled in an accident. Now I am back with the mighty DL1000..... So what would someone want with that tiny weeny dl650? Here it comes. I took mine offroad today and I understand why...........Really I do __________________ http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...psdd9a5716.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...ter/151531.png

08-22-2006, 10:52 PM	#753
Queen ^OP Escapee Joined: Sep 2003 Location: IL Oddometer: 23,425	Excellent contributions by the newest members. Even though it's hotter than hell here in AZ, I still LOVE running my Wee through the twisties after work. MAN, I love the Stroms.

08-24-2006, 12:34 AM	#758
jagec Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Oddometer: 417	Just picked up a blue '07 Wee today. No pics, because I've been helping a friend fix his fence until late in the night..maybe tomorrow. Now I just need to debadge it, break in the engine a bit, get a centerstand, engine guard, skidplate, luggage, grip warmers, handguards, cover for when it rains, rainsuit for when it rains and I still want to ride, a fix for the buffeting problem...

09-10-2006, 09:02 PM	#762
Queen ^OP Escapee Joined: Sep 2003 Location: IL Oddometer: 23,425	Any new folks signed up??

09-11-2006, 09:11 AM	#763
BennieHaHa moved Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Dickinson ND Oddometer: 97	Got a holdover (demo) 05 in April. Bike works great. Just the right size for me. Basically just commuting now, hope to take some trips in the future. PS: Been lurking, then signed up. great web site. Hi everybody __________________ 05 DL650 95 XT225 06 BMW F650GS 07 BMW F650GS

09-11-2006, 10:02 AM	#764
w00kie n00b Joined: Apr 2006 Oddometer: 2	Got a DL650 for about 9 months. Just noticed this thread. Hi all!

09-11-2006, 12:29 PM	#765
Uncle Larry The most suave of stooges Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale Oddometer: 14,417	More assimilations. __________________ *Manosphere*

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