VStrom Owners Thread - Page 60

svs · 03-22-2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaleHearse

A claw hammer isn't terribly attractive either.. but you can't build a house with a picasso. At some point a thing will wind up resembeling what it does.

The Big Storm is fucking beautiful...
The Wee looks a little undone IMHO with an unbalanced tail and naked underbelly.

I sat on a Superduke yesterday and the local KaTooM dealer and the that is a Fugly Bike.....

PaleHearse · 03-22-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svs

The Big Storm is fucking beautiful...
The Wee looks a little undone IMHO with an unbalanced tail and naked underbelly.

I sat on a Superduke yesterday and the local KaTooM dealer and the that is a Fugly Bike.....

Ever since my R100GS I've had a great respect for "ugly". Seems the ugly ones always know how to cook.

the howster · 03-22-2007, 03:58 PM

[quote=svs]The Big Storm is fucking beautiful...
The Wee looks a little undone IMHO with an unbalanced tail and naked underbelly.

I totally agree with this. I went to get a 650 but could not get over the missing pipe.

Jonnylotto · 03-23-2007, 03:28 PM

[QUOTE=the howster]

Quote:

Originally Posted by svs

The Big Storm is fucking beautiful...
The Wee looks a little undone IMHO with an unbalanced tail and naked underbelly.

I totally agree with this. I went to get a 650 but could not get over the missing pipe.

Why not? How many pipes do you have in your rear?

svs · 03-23-2007, 03:48 PM

[quote=Jonnylotto]

Quote:

Originally Posted by the howster

Why not? How many pipes do you have in your rear?

That question is only relevant when I become a motorcycle....and that ain't happenin any time soon.

Nothing wrong with the one pipe look, Unless you use the tail of the 1000 (made for two pipes) without redesigning it, which is exactly Suzuki did to sell you the bike for less money.

The 650 should have it's own rear fender and side plastics "Designed" for a single pipe system. Also re-rout the pipe and/or add a skid plate.

Beauty is subjective. And it's usually the small details that make the difference. Most of time people are not aware of that. But seeing as how I am pretty fuckin smart I will share this little tid-bit to make your life a little better.

Your Welcome

the howster · 03-23-2007, 06:31 PM

That's what I'm saying. The 650 should have it's own fender. Would get rid of that empty spot, like a tool tube or something. I'm not baggen on the 650 at all.

Uncle Larry · 05-30-2007, 08:20 AM

Bump.

The Collective needs an update regarding assimiliations.

strommin · 05-30-2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElPelon

The Collective needs an update regarding assimiliations.

60+ Stroms at the VSRI Gathering of the Stroms in Stecoah, NC May 17-20.

Link Here:
http://11109.rapidforum.com/topic=102473333650

Dave

Uncle Larry · 05-30-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strommin

60+ Stroms at the VSRI Gathering of the Stroms in Stecoah, NC May 17-20.

Link Here:
http://11109.rapidforum.com/topic=102473333650

Dave

Zowie, the Collective be strong!

Uncle Pollo · 05-30-2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElPelon

Zowie, the Collective be mate black and armored!

AndrewAnonymous · 05-30-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don_Alejo

.

lovely.

checkin' in. still a v-strom owner.

strommin · 05-30-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don_Alejo

Zowie, the collective be matte black and armored

Stromadillo !

Uncle Pollo · 05-30-2007, 03:23 PM

Ninja aint easy

Ostion · 05-30-2007, 05:27 PM

In my search for the Saint Grial of motorcycles, I have been through:

VFR750, GSXR750, VFR800, K1200RS and DL1000.

The K1200RS ('02) was super sophisticated and all torque, I sold it.
The Gixer ('99) was an scalpel, a laser beam, best dialed engine ever, I sold it.
The VFR750 ('95) was a great bike, could do it all, touring, commuting, track days, I sold it.
The VFR800 ('02) is amazing, reliable, comfortable, fast, forgiving, best brakes, good looking, quality all over. I am not riding it much and I am seriously thinking about selling it.
The DL1000 ('02) is the slowest, has not much wind protection (cut off windshield), it is tall, not as smooth as the rest, not as attractive as the rest but it has the biggest soul. It brings the best out of you. It is an exercise of self restrain, the imposibility of showing off, no room for bragging. It makes you a humble man, a quiet hero. It causes silent orgasms, thousands of private smiles, does not draw any attention and
it forces you to do one thing, and one thing only, riding. Period.

p.s. english is my second language. Not trying to be a poet, for obvious reasons. This motorcycle inspires to be one and tell the world what she is made of.

fasTTer · 05-30-2007, 08:06 PM

OK, I'm in. Picked up a new red 2006 DL1000 today in Plano, TX. It'll replace my '04 CBR1000RR that I traded in, and also my '06 KLR (now for sale). Assimilation and Reduction all-in-one!

View Results: Whatcha got?
DL650	2,315	61.95%
DL1000	1,376	36.82%
Both DL650 & DL1000	48	1.28%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 3737. You may not vote on this poll

03-22-2007, 03:58 PM	#888
the howster Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Oddometer: 48	[quote=svs]The Big Storm is fucking beautiful... The Wee looks a little undone IMHO with an unbalanced tail and naked underbelly. I totally agree with this. I went to get a 650 but could not get over the missing pipe. __________________ http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...psdd9a5716.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...ter/151531.png

03-23-2007, 06:31 PM	#891
the howster Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Oddometer: 48	That's what I'm saying. The 650 should have it's own fender. Would get rid of that empty spot, like a tool tube or something. I'm not baggen on the 650 at all. __________________ http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...psdd9a5716.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...ter/151531.png

05-30-2007, 08:20 AM	#892
Uncle Larry The most suave of stooges Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale Oddometer: 14,417	Bump. The Collective needs an update regarding assimiliations. __________________ *Manosphere*

05-30-2007, 03:23 PM	#898
Uncle Pollo Von Hochstaden's son Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, Neue Messico Oddometer: 44,977	Ninja aint easy __________________ mikuni vm32-33 both sides :\ 5000 feet altitude/ 140 main \ 159 02 needle jet\ 6F4 needle in the middle setting\ 0.5 air jet\ pilot 25/3.0 slide 35 mpg around town riding like a asno

05-30-2007, 05:27 PM	#899
Ostion Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Oddometer: 225	It's the one In my search for the Saint Grial of motorcycles, I have been through: VFR750, GSXR750, VFR800, K1200RS and DL1000. The K1200RS ('02) was super sophisticated and all torque, I sold it. The Gixer ('99) was an scalpel, a laser beam, best dialed engine ever, I sold it. The VFR750 ('95) was a great bike, could do it all, touring, commuting, track days, I sold it. The VFR800 ('02) is amazing, reliable, comfortable, fast, forgiving, best brakes, good looking, quality all over. I am not riding it much and I am seriously thinking about selling it. The DL1000 ('02) is the slowest, has not much wind protection (cut off windshield), it is tall, not as smooth as the rest, not as attractive as the rest but it has the biggest soul. It brings the best out of you. It is an exercise of self restrain, the imposibility of showing off, no room for bragging. It makes you a humble man, a quiet hero. It causes silent orgasms, thousands of private smiles, does not draw any attention and it forces you to do one thing, and one thing only, riding. Period. p.s. english is my second language. Not trying to be a poet, for obvious reasons. This motorcycle inspires to be one and tell the world what she is made of.

05-30-2007, 08:06 PM	#900
fasTTer n00b Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Oddometer: 3	New V-Strom owner OK, I'm in. Picked up a new red 2006 DL1000 today in Plano, TX. It'll replace my '04 CBR1000RR that I traded in, and also my '06 KLR (now for sale). Assimilation and Reduction all-in-one!

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