2014 V Strom 1000
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In my mustang post I had mentioned I own a Buell Ulysses.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have since traded it in for a new left over 2014 Suzuki Vstrom 1000.
I was given a good trade in price for the Buell and only paid $4200. I was waiting for the new africa twin but I could not pass this price up.
The vstrom is similar to the Buell but much more refined.
I'm gradually upgrading the bike to full adventure spec. I'm not sure if there is a bike following here but ill update this thread as time goes on.
This is my first bike with abs and traction control. Traction control modes has 3 settings. I have not rode it much as it has been cold. It doesn't have the bottom end grunt of the buell but it is definately faster in
all other areas.
Oem suzuki tank pad.
Techspec Gripsters
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have since traded it in for a new left over 2014 Suzuki Vstrom 1000.
I was given a good trade in price for the Buell and only paid $4200. I was waiting for the new africa twin but I could not pass this price up.
The vstrom is similar to the Buell but much more refined.
I'm gradually upgrading the bike to full adventure spec. I'm not sure if there is a bike following here but ill update this thread as time goes on.
This is my first bike with abs and traction control. Traction control modes has 3 settings. I have not rode it much as it has been cold. It doesn't have the bottom end grunt of the buell but it is definately faster in
all other areas.
Oem suzuki tank pad.
Techspec Gripsters
Is that the givi airflow? How tall are you and is there any buffeting?
How do you find the oem suzuki heated grips?
Does your centerstand have any rust? I read some oem stands are already rusting so I was planning on the sw motech center stand.
Have you had any paint issues on the rear rack or stalling when sudden downshifting?
I am using the wolfman rainier tank bag from my buell. The straps are ment for the klr which worked well on the buell but on the v strom the bag sags into my stomach, I then used a universal harness and now it sits higher than in the pic and no longer sits on my stomach.
Also genuine hippo hands from Canada, these work great in the cold.
Suzuki Oem handguards
Also genuine hippo hands from Canada, these work great in the cold.
Suzuki Oem handguards
I used to ride in all conditions but snow, nowadays I take the mustang but I do not like putting miles on it.
So the Vstrom is having a global recall:
1. Engine ground is required to be relocated as the correct position has caused corrosion and thus made a bad contact.
2. Ignition connector that was used is not waterproof! Suzuki's fit is to fit a rubber boot over it.
3. Relocate/pull down harness under the tank and fit an anti friction pad under the fuel tank as a lot of people have had their harness chafe on the tank.
So the Vstrom is having a global recall:
1. Engine ground is required to be relocated as the correct position has caused corrosion and thus made a bad contact.
2. Ignition connector that was used is not waterproof! Suzuki's fit is to fit a rubber boot over it.
3. Relocate/pull down harness under the tank and fit an anti friction pad under the fuel tank as a lot of people have had their harness chafe on the tank.
Hello again. I am finally reunited with the vstrom. Since my last post the recall work was completed. At some point between the suzuki dealer in Alabama and delivering the bike to Virginia there was some damage done.
The right handguard had been pulled out of the handlebar. My bet is the bike was strapped down incorrectly and pulled on it. There is scuffing on the handguard plastic which pissed me off since they were brand new.
Funny the guy that delivered the bike was from Northern Ireland.
I ended up riding the bike home to the Tennessee Mountains and fell asleep at one point on the interstate. The bikes snatchy throttle woke me up as my hand fell back. I need to get that addressed with a throttle tamer.
I am going to be doing a lot of miles and with the aim of saving petrol and miles on my mustang, it has gone into storage.
I will be improving the long distance capability of the vstrom to handle frequent cross country trips across Tennessee.
I still have my givi e45 cases that I had on my buell ulysses so I ordered givi plr3105 side racks which fit monokey cases. Im off to fit them now. I'll get the top rack next but i'm goin to try and do a warranty claim on the crappy paint on thr oem rack.
The right handguard had been pulled out of the handlebar. My bet is the bike was strapped down incorrectly and pulled on it. There is scuffing on the handguard plastic which pissed me off since they were brand new.
Funny the guy that delivered the bike was from Northern Ireland.
I ended up riding the bike home to the Tennessee Mountains and fell asleep at one point on the interstate. The bikes snatchy throttle woke me up as my hand fell back. I need to get that addressed with a throttle tamer.
I am going to be doing a lot of miles and with the aim of saving petrol and miles on my mustang, it has gone into storage.
I will be improving the long distance capability of the vstrom to handle frequent cross country trips across Tennessee.
I still have my givi e45 cases that I had on my buell ulysses so I ordered givi plr3105 side racks which fit monokey cases. Im off to fit them now. I'll get the top rack next but i'm goin to try and do a warranty claim on the crappy paint on thr oem rack.
I'm definately gettig a bash plate but I'm going to wait till the tires need replacing with proper off road capable tires i.e. Tkc80 Until then I am not taking it off road. I need to fix the ergonomics first as it can get uncomfortable after an hour.
I use it for long cross country trips at the moment.
I use it for long cross country trips at the moment.
Once the new suzuki rack was on I ordered the givi aluminum top rack. The middle support bar between the frame was bent on one side and did not fit. That is the second time in a row givi quality control has failed.
Other than that the rack is built well. To top it off I got a givi e68 backrest and installed it to the e45 case. I'm going to come up with some kimd of lumbar support on the e45 case.
Other than that the rack is built well. To top it off I got a givi e68 backrest and installed it to the e45 case. I'm going to come up with some kimd of lumbar support on the e45 case.
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