VStrom Owners Thread - Page 7

ImaPoser · 01-18-2006, 06:51 PM

Oh yeah. What accessories are worth getting from the dealer? Seems like I can try and work them in to the deal while I'm at it.

southforkspeedster · 01-18-2006, 07:11 PM

Imaposer,

Heated grips are also a great dealer option and the Zuk grips are awesome. I got my dealer to throw in a set on each bike and still got the bikes for way under msrp. That tells me that they have room to move on the deals they make.

Even without the extras I still think msrp is a fair price for either Strom, so don't let those items be a deal breaker.

Good luck, SFS

ImaPoser · 01-18-2006, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southforkspeedster

Imaposer,

Heated grips are also a great dealer option and the Zuk grips are awesome. I got my dealer to throw in a set on each bike and still got the bikes for way under msrp. That tells me that they have room to move on the deals they make.

Even without the extras I still think msrp is a fair price for either Strom, so don't let those items be a deal breaker.

Good luck, SFS

Wow, I didn't know I could get heated grips straight from suzooki. I figured that would be part of the initial farkling project. I was thinking hand guards and centerstand. Gonna have to price it up a couple of ways. Thanks.

RubberDown · 01-18-2006, 09:46 PM

The plate says it all.

http://users.erols.com/frogpad/Hyper-Lites.mpg

wibby · 01-19-2006, 01:30 AM

The stock knuckle covers look cool but mine both broke off in a little parking lot mishap

Think I'll try some Multiplos next

soboy · 01-19-2006, 04:22 AM

I've had my '05 WeeStrom for 9 months and put 6000 miles on it so far. This bike is fun and versatile - it is as close to a "do-it-all" motorcycle as I have ever owned. I started riding back in 1972 on a Yamaha Mini-Enduro. Had a bunch of bikes since then. I wanted a street-oriented dual sport that was excellent on the asphalt and good off pavement. After test riding the BMW GS 1200, I could not justify the enormous difference in price between the Beemer and the Wee. I paid $5900 for the Wee - an amazing value.

It took me a while to get comfortable on the Wee, but with a few farkles, it now fits me like a glove. It is truly all-day comfortable now. What has been impressive since day one is its incredible stability in aggressive cornering up in the mountains. Acceleration is impressive and I've seen 120 on the speedo in 6th gear at 10,000 rpms. Gas mileage has averaged in the low to mid 50's.

The more I ride this bike, the more I like it. I can tour, commute, run errands, go for a cruise, play sportbike or play in the dirt with it. One of my favorite things to do is attack a set of asphalt twisties, then take a fire road or two to connect me with the next set of twisties. I have never had a bike before that can play in the dirt and then tear up a set of twisties as well as the Wee can. On fire roads, hard packed dirt or gravel, I can flat haul ass on this thing.

jdpower · 01-19-2006, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImaPoser

Wow, I didn't know I could get heated grips straight from suzooki. I figured that would be part of the initial farkling project. I was thinking hand guards and centerstand. Gonna have to price it up a couple of ways. Thanks.

I don't know what the cost is for the OEM heated grips, but some have complained that the heaing elements don't cover as much as desired. I have cheap $27 symtec (also dual star same I think) and some 714 Gel Pro Grips which work great (have to trim the end off-no biggie). They have a hi/lo switch but almost never need the hi setting. I'd save the bucks and just get the aftermarket heated grips if it were me. Hot Grips are good too, but more expensive.

JDP

kraven · 01-19-2006, 04:36 AM

As soon as spring hits, I'm selling my BMW (K100C)and my Honda (CB900F) so's I can get a wee. The dealership I work in has four brands I can choose from and so far, I have yet to see anything that can do what the wee does, nor anything that suits me so well.
Besides, I think my boss would rather I lead the sunday rides on a product we sell, and not the BMW. So, I have a great excuse.
We sell every Strom we can get our hands on, both wee and not so wee. It's great for Suzuki and my paycheck.
Great Machine. Great price. Great people that ride 'em.

McB · 01-19-2006, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kraven

As soon as spring hits, I'm selling my BMW (K100C)and my Honda (CB900F) so's I can get a wee. The dealership I work in has four brands I can choose from and so far, I have yet to see anything that can do what the wee does, nor anything that suits me so well.
Besides, I think my boss would rather I lead the sunday rides on a product we sell, and not the BMW. So, I have a great excuse.
We sell every Strom we can get our hands on, both wee and not so wee. It's great for Suzuki and my paycheck.
Great Machine. Great price. Great people that ride 'em.

So what's the ADVRider Discount?

FlyingScotsman · 01-19-2006, 04:54 AM

We need a poll to show enough support for a seperate V / Wee Strom forum. There are lots of Strom owners out there....What do you think? If they can have a scooter forum then we can have Strom forum

McB · 01-19-2006, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QBOTU

Augie brought that up further back in this thread...I pointed out that at the rate we're going the Strom contingent is going to OWN the "Beasts" section soon enough.

But then we wouldn't spend as much time here telling folks they shoulda bought one.

McB · 01-19-2006, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImaPoser

Oh yeah. What accessories are worth getting from the dealer? Seems like I can try and work them in to the deal while I'm at it.

Flush mount signals. Why wait until they break off?

Maxmosbey · 01-19-2006, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

We need a poll to show enough support for a seperate V / Wee Strom forum. There are lots of Strom owners out there....What do you think? If they can have a scooter forum then we can have Strom forum

Anyone should already know, that when they use the word "beast", they are talking about a Strom. Everything else is a, please excuse me for using this word,,,,,,,,,,,,pussy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,cat .

unlawfulsm · 01-19-2006, 07:17 AM

I will be able to add my pics shortly. I am picking up my 2006 DL650 Saturday. IT will be a nice welcome after coming off the KLR.

McB · 01-19-2006, 07:31 AM

On a back road in Atchison or Doniphan County

View Results: Whatcha got?
DL650	2,313	61.93%
DL1000	1,376	36.84%
Both DL650 & DL1000	48	1.29%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 3735. You may not vote on this poll

01-18-2006, 09:46 PM	#94
RubberDown Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2002 Oddometer: 2,302	The plate says it all. http://users.erols.com/frogpad/Hyper-Lites.mpg __________________ Well if it seems to be real, it's illusion - For every moment of truth, there's confusion in life - Love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer - RJD

01-19-2006, 01:30 AM	#95
wibby BrotherFromAnotherMother Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Grass Pants Orygun Oddometer: 10,238	The stock knuckle covers look cool but mine both broke off in a little parking lot mishap Think I'll try some Multiplos next __________________ '05 DL650 '92 KDX200

01-19-2006, 04:36 AM	#98
kraven Hegelian Scum Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,464	As soon as spring hits, I'm selling my BMW (K100C)and my Honda (CB900F) so's I can get a wee. The dealership I work in has four brands I can choose from and so far, I have yet to see anything that can do what the wee does, nor anything that suits me so well. Besides, I think my boss would rather I lead the sunday rides on a product we sell, and not the BMW. So, I have a great excuse. We sell every Strom we can get our hands on, both wee and not so wee. It's great for Suzuki and my paycheck. Great Machine. Great price. Great people that ride 'em. __________________ "That ain't right. How can Honda paint a bike green?" "It's not 1978 anymore?"

01-19-2006, 07:31 AM	#105
McB Joe 40 ouncer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: North Slope of the Flint Hills Oddometer: 15,223	1st pic On a back road in Atchison or Doniphan County

01-19-2006, 04:22 AM	#96
soboy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Roswell, GA Oddometer: 2,242	I've had my '05 WeeStrom for 9 months and put 6000 miles on it so far. This bike is fun and versatile - it is as close to a "do-it-all" motorcycle as I have ever owned. I started riding back in 1972 on a Yamaha Mini-Enduro. Had a bunch of bikes since then. I wanted a street-oriented dual sport that was excellent on the asphalt and good off pavement. After test riding the BMW GS 1200, I could not justify the enormous difference in price between the Beemer and the Wee. I paid $5900 for the Wee - an amazing value. It took me a while to get comfortable on the Wee, but with a few farkles, it now fits me like a glove. It is truly all-day comfortable now. What has been impressive since day one is its incredible stability in aggressive cornering up in the mountains. Acceleration is impressive and I've seen 120 on the speedo in 6th gear at 10,000 rpms. Gas mileage has averaged in the low to mid 50's. The more I ride this bike, the more I like it. I can tour, commute, run errands, go for a cruise, play sportbike or play in the dirt with it. One of my favorite things to do is attack a set of asphalt twisties, then take a fire road or two to connect me with the next set of twisties. I have never had a bike before that can play in the dirt and then tear up a set of twisties as well as the Wee can. On fire roads, hard packed dirt or gravel, I can flat haul ass on this thing.

01-19-2006, 04:54 AM	#100
FlyingScotsman Crash Test Dummy Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Mumbai, India Oddometer: 1,777	We need a poll to show enough support for a seperate V / Wee Strom forum. There are lots of Strom owners out there....What do you think? If they can have a scooter forum then we can have Strom forum

01-19-2006, 07:17 AM	#104
unlawfulsm Bearded Hooligan Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Savannah, Georgia Oddometer: 486	I will be able to add my pics shortly. I am picking up my 2006 DL650 Saturday. IT will be a nice welcome after coming off the KLR.

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