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[Streak]

Did a Bike shop loan it to you for the weekend

No, i have a guy i know has lent me his bike for a week

[Chops]

I would recommend you also research and test ride the current model they are very good
One on Gumtree at a Dealer at Rocky ....2012 with 2400 km for 6290 although 9.5 will get you a new one

[Diesel]

I had a go at putting the WEE Strom on its centre stand and nearly threw it backwards out the garage door!!!!     


Nice, light and comfortable.     

[Marcus]

Before you sell your white 1300... please do this

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[Brian]

Now thats funny....Streak using his nite-vision

[Bluey]

I had a Wee-Strom for a couple of years before my ST.  Mine was the ABS model. Worth the extra $500 I reckon.

I loved that bike - and I farkled it almost to financial ruin. I would still have it except I only permit myself one bike at a time. House rules (however my wife has two pianos - and I have pointed out that that's not fair without there being any suggestion of compromise).

The best farkle was the Madstad brackets to make the wind-shield easily adjustable. Also a Givi screen, quite a bit wider than stock. The genuine hand guards were also great and they aren't an expensive addition. Givi luggage looks good - I had one 36 litre and two 45 litre cases (right side = 36 because the pipe is on that side). Add a fenda extenda to protect the front pipe, maybe a bash plate, some engine protection bars, handlebar risers, GPS and possibly a cruise control and you too may be in the poor house, if not in the dog house.

Would I do it again? would I ever! The only drawback, as far as I am concerned, is the lack of a shaft drive.

[Streak]

Well the De-Golding has begun.....

[Biggles]

How much do ya want for a gold fuel cap??   

And don't tell me you'll have to weigh it and check today's prices!   

[Sabie]

I wonder how many members will follow you and buy a v-storm?

[Streak]

Well i have had another test ride today on the V-Strom, just another hours worth of riding in the sun, hills and twistys.

I am finally starting to get a feel for the V-Strom, being so much lighter in the front end, i have had to adjust how i corner a little as it tips in and out a bit quicker.

I am really starting to see why it appeals to the FarRiders/IBA people, as it has an excellent position, although i really do need a more touring style screen as this is a touch low for my liking

I have just clicked over 250km and i have used just over half a tank so the 400-450km looks like it is on the money.

power wise, there is a little vibration when you twist the throttle from low speeds, but in general 60km to 110km is smooth, which is different to the ST1300 as it is smooth right through. But i am happy, you dont really find a huge different in power, and i have never been one to need to warp drive anyway.

so at this stage the V-Strom has ticked all the right boxes so far, i am locked in negotiation with the owner about a buy price atm 

[Brian]

Being the inquisitive guy that I am ........ What's the reason your mates selling the vSTrom?

[Streak]

Being the inquisitive guy that I am ........ What's the reason your mates selling the vSTrom?

He owns 9 motorcycles, his new wife says he can own 1, he is keeping his XJR1300 and selling the rest

[Brian]

Damn difficult decision to make which one to keep............ She'll (wife) be sadly missed but fondly remembered

[STeveo]

 

[Down Under]

As good as the wee strom is, if you can afford it, the 2012 DL 650 is so much more refined.  I used to own a Dl1000 and thought the ergonomics where amongst the best of many motorcycles I've owned and ridden.  However, they are a budget motorcycle and have some vices, for me it was mainly suspension and wind buffeting issues which can be improved.  Even though they are mainly a road bike it opened up a lot of dirt road options for me which I enjoy.

I test rode a 2012 DL 650 when they were first released and was very impressed with it.  Engine was super smooth and felt more like an 800 than a 650.  Ergos, for me, felt better.  The suspension felt much better than the earlier generation with nicer handling to go with it.  Besides ABS there were few nice touches like a digital instrument display which was easy to read and included a gear indicator.  If I didn't do as much 2 up as I do I would have been tempted.

Either way, I don't think you'll go to far wrong with a DL.  Cheap and fun

[STeveo]

Streak, have you tried a DL1000 just to compare?

[Streak]

Streak, have you tried a DL1000 just to compare?

Sat on one, have not ridden one, didnt feel right, so to speak, was a gut feeling

[STeveo]

Fair enough.