VStrom Owners Thread - Page 56

rlucas · 01-14-2007, 07:26 AM

Howdy!

'04 Wee, purchased last fall. 50 years of riding experience, and this is by far the best all-round bike I've ever owned.

It came with 45L Givis and TKC80s...I added OEM handguards, Givi crashbars, Hepco-Becker centerstand, a Powerlet, a mount for my eTrex, and AeroTaper bars. Now point me north...

R'oli · 01-14-2007, 07:43 AM

Well, Thanks All! I am getting emails and info from mostly,surprisingly, "Wee" owners...Is this bike that impressive? Having owned mostly large displacement units I find it hard to believe so many joyous 'Wee' owners. If any of you 'Wee' owners have owned larger bikes, please reassure me that down sizing to a 650 (solo use during week) and pallion (daughter) on weekend is not a mistake. Where are all the 1000 owners- they seem to be a quiet bunch......

ejy712 · 01-14-2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R'oli

Well, Thanks All! I am getting emails and info from mostly,surprisingly, "Wee" owners...Is this bike that impressive? Having owned mostly large displacement units I find it hard to believe so many joyous 'Wee' owners. If any of you 'Wee' owners have owned larger bikes, please reassure me that down sizing to a 650 (solo use during week) and pallion (daughter) on weekend is not a mistake. Where are all the 1000 owners- they seem to be a quiet bunch......

We're out riding

southforkspeedster · 01-14-2007, 08:04 AM

We are here, but we do not need to justify the decision of buying the WEE, because WEE did not

Quote:

Originally Posted by R'oli

Well, Thanks All! I am getting emails and info from mostly,surprisingly, "Wee" owners...Is this bike that impressive? Having owned mostly large displacement units I find it hard to believe so many joyous 'Wee' owners. If any of you 'Wee' owners have owned larger bikes, please reassure me that down sizing to a 650 (solo use during week) and pallion (daughter) on weekend is not a mistake. Where are all the 1000 owners- they seem to be a quiet bunch......

R'oli · 01-14-2007, 08:04 AM

Few words...right to the point!

rlucas · 01-14-2007, 08:15 AM

Currently, I own the Wee, an '03 Suzuki Volusia (800cc), a '91 RM250, and an '86 Yamaha FJ1200. The FJ makes 125 crank HP. It also weighs nearly 600 pounds.

The Wee's just more damned FUN and versatile than anything I've ever owned. You'll find that two-up isn't a problem, unless you're talking about extended, multi-day excursions...

The big 'Strom is 30-40 pounds heavier than the Wee, and slightly less suited to gravel-road duty, although still quite capable (slight caveat, here...I ride the FJ on fire roads, too...). Unless you REALLY feel the need for the extra HP, get the Wee. The big 'Strom has had issues with poor fuel injection maps, mid-range stumbling, and rear drive-train problems, at least in prior years. AFAIK, the Wee has had none of these problems.

FYI, the new-model-year Wee is down about 5 HP due to emissions requirements, but I don't hear anyone complaining.

southforkspeedster · 01-14-2007, 08:16 AM

By the way, I own both.

Big Strom 13500 miles.

Wee Strom 3200 miles.

That should say enough to help you

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Originally Posted by R'oli

Few words...right to the point!

southforkspeedster · 01-14-2007, 08:18 AM

Ya think????

read my last post, and take a look at my smugmug

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlucas

Currently, I own the Wee, an '03 Suzuki Volusia (800cc), a '91 RM250, and an '86 Yamaha FJ1200. The FJ makes 125 crank HP. It also weighs nearly 600 pounds.

The Wee's just more damned FUN and versatile than anything I've ever owned. You'll find that two-up isn't a problem, unless you're talking about extended, multi-day excursions...

The big 'Strom is 30-40 pounds heavier than the Wee, and slightly less suited to gravel-road duty, although still quite capable (slight caveat, here...I ride the FJ on fire roads, too...). Unless you REALLY feel the need for the extra HP, get the Wee. The big 'Strom has had issues with poor fuel injection maps, mid-range stumbling, and rear drive-train problems, at least in prior years. AFAIK, the Wee has had none of these problems.

FYI, the new-model-year Wee is down about 5 HP due to emissions requirements, but I don't hear anyone complaining.

the howster · 01-14-2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejy712

We're out riding

fifthcircle · 01-14-2007, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southforkspeedster

By the way, I own both.

Big Strom 13500 miles.

Wee Strom 3200 miles.

That should say enough to help you

Why do you own both if you like the 1k better?

Sell the wee and ride the V, or is there somthing about the samller one that you like better than the big??

southforkspeedster · 01-14-2007, 08:32 AM

I have friends that dont have bikes, and a wife and daughter that like to go on an ocasional ride.

When my youngest daughter turns 16, I suspect that the WEE will get used a lot more.

I also run Knobbies on the BIG V, and ride the WEE when I am paving it to and from the JOB.

Oh yea, the 1k is just funner to ride and feels more durable then the WEE.

Next

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Originally Posted by fifthcircle

Why do you own both if you like the 1k better?

Sell the wee and ride the V, or is there somthing about the samller one that you like better than the big??

rlucas · 01-14-2007, 08:46 AM

Southfork...was that the PW Bashplate thread? If so, kudos to you, m'man. Ride it...anywhere, anytime, that's my motto. I crushed a chin fairing on the FJ on Forestry Service Road 217 in Tennessee last year.

Adventure touring is just a state of mind.

southforkspeedster · 01-14-2007, 09:13 AM

One and the same

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlucas

Southfork...was that the PW Bashplate thread? If so, kudos to you, m'man. Ride it...anywhere, anytime, that's my motto. I crushed a chin fairing on the FJ on Forestry Service Road 217 in Tennessee last year.

Adventure touring is just a state of mind.

BBurton · 01-14-2007, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlucas

Currently, I own the Wee, an '03 Suzuki Volusia (800cc), a '91 RM250, and an '86 Yamaha FJ1200. The FJ makes 125 crank HP. It also weighs nearly 600 pounds.

The Wee's just more damned FUN and versatile than anything I've ever owned. You'll find that two-up isn't a problem, unless you're talking about extended, multi-day excursions...

The big 'Strom is 30-40 pounds heavier than the Wee, and slightly less suited to gravel-road duty, although still quite capable (slight caveat, here...I ride the FJ on fire roads, too...). Unless you REALLY feel the need for the extra HP, get the Wee. The big 'Strom has had issues with poor fuel injection maps, mid-range stumbling, and rear drive-train problems, at least in prior years. AFAIK, the Wee has had none of these problems.

FYI, the new-model-year Wee is down about 5 HP due to emissions requirements, but I don't hear anyone complaining.

You also gain about 1hp per pound on the 1000 vs the 650.

As far as the "Wees" not having issues, it seems that I hear more and more from the 06/07 owners latley who are having some issues. Wiring harness issues, engine knock and "some" FI stumble issues. Not that it really matters...cause "both" Stroms are incredible bikes.

maddest max · 01-14-2007, 11:42 AM

I've owned a variety of dirt bikes in my early years.

As I approached being an empty nester, the bike fever bit again.

In my 2nd motorcycle life, I've owned:
KLR650
VFR 800 Interceptor
Victory Vegas (heavy iron cruiser)
Victory Touring Cruiser (heavy iron cruiser)
Wee Strom (only bike in my garage now)

Had fun with the heavy bikes, but missed what made riding fun for me. The Wee is just a blast to push out of the garage, hop on and go. It does long rides, short rides, and twisties great...and doesn't ask me to spend more time polishing than riding. I never get tired of riding this thing. Also the first bike I've owned that I wasn't actively looking for another bike. I bet the big Vee Strom is just as great as the Wee...I just wanted a lighter bike.

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01-14-2007, 07:43 AM	#827
R'oli Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Durham Region, Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 202	Where are all the DL1000 owners Well, Thanks All! I am getting emails and info from mostly,surprisingly, "Wee" owners...Is this bike that impressive? Having owned mostly large displacement units I find it hard to believe so many joyous 'Wee' owners. If any of you 'Wee' owners have owned larger bikes, please reassure me that down sizing to a 650 (solo use during week) and pallion (daughter) on weekend is not a mistake. Where are all the 1000 owners- they seem to be a quiet bunch......

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01-14-2007, 07:26 AM	#826
rlucas n00b by post count only.. Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Slightly southwest of Stateville Penitentiary Oddometer: 231	Howdy! '04 Wee, purchased last fall. 50 years of riding experience, and this is by far the best all-round bike I've ever owned. It came with 45L Givis and TKC80s...I added OEM handguards, Givi crashbars, Hepco-Becker centerstand, a Powerlet, a mount for my eTrex, and AeroTaper bars. Now point me north...

01-14-2007, 08:04 AM	#830
R'oli Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Durham Region, Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 202	Few words...right to the point!

01-14-2007, 08:15 AM	#831
rlucas n00b by post count only.. Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Slightly southwest of Stateville Penitentiary Oddometer: 231	Currently, I own the Wee, an '03 Suzuki Volusia (800cc), a '91 RM250, and an '86 Yamaha FJ1200. The FJ makes 125 crank HP. It also weighs nearly 600 pounds. The Wee's just more damned FUN and versatile than anything I've ever owned. You'll find that two-up isn't a problem, unless you're talking about extended, multi-day excursions... The big 'Strom is 30-40 pounds heavier than the Wee, and slightly less suited to gravel-road duty, although still quite capable (slight caveat, here...I ride the FJ on fire roads, too...). Unless you REALLY feel the need for the extra HP, get the Wee. The big 'Strom has had issues with poor fuel injection maps, mid-range stumbling, and rear drive-train problems, at least in prior years. AFAIK, the Wee has had none of these problems. FYI, the new-model-year Wee is down about 5 HP due to emissions requirements, but I don't hear anyone complaining.

01-14-2007, 08:46 AM	#837
rlucas n00b by post count only.. Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Slightly southwest of Stateville Penitentiary Oddometer: 231	Southfork...was that the PW Bashplate thread? If so, kudos to you, m'man. Ride it...anywhere, anytime, that's my motto. I crushed a chin fairing on the FJ on Forestry Service Road 217 in Tennessee last year. Adventure touring is just a state of mind.

01-14-2007, 11:42 AM	#840
maddest max Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Oddometer: 17	I've owned a variety of dirt bikes in my early years. As I approached being an empty nester, the bike fever bit again. In my 2nd motorcycle life, I've owned: KLR650 VFR 800 Interceptor Victory Vegas (heavy iron cruiser) Victory Touring Cruiser (heavy iron cruiser) Wee Strom (only bike in my garage now) Had fun with the heavy bikes, but missed what made riding fun for me. The Wee is just a blast to push out of the garage, hop on and go. It does long rides, short rides, and twisties great...and doesn't ask me to spend more time polishing than riding. I never get tired of riding this thing. Also the first bike I've owned that I wasn't actively looking for another bike. I bet the big Vee Strom is just as great as the Wee...I just wanted a lighter bike.