2014 V Strom 1000
Discussion
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.
5ohmustang said:
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'd suggest not buying a throttle tamer and, instead, spend the money on strong coffee and Red Bull.
5ohmustang said:
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.
Sounds like a plan, you never feel very rested when your sleep is disturbed like that 
Latest farkle is Adventure Tech mirror extenders. The stock mirrors are completely useless, all I was able to see was my elbows. There has been a few close calls on the highway when I have not seen the other vehicle.
These are well worth the money and now I can see clearly to the side and behind me.
These are well worth the money and now I can see clearly to the side and behind me.
On the 14 and 15 stroms the rear rack never had a clearcoat but a matt finish. The finish wears off and looks like crap. Suzuki are replacing these with a new rack that has a clearcoat. The stealership have swapped out my rack and I can now fit the givi monokey rack on top of the existing 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.
I fitted some sw motech 1" bar risers and back backs. Combined with the mirror extenders they have significantly reduced wind turbulence. There is a night and day difference in terms of comfort with the bar risers and bar backs. It is so much more comfortable. I had to undo some of the wire guides to create more slack.
The front brake hose is right at the limit on full left lock, like RIGHT at the limit but it is just enough.
No idea why thumsnap rotated the picture.
The front brake hose is right at the limit on full left lock, like RIGHT at the limit but it is just enough.
Edited by 5ohmustang on Tuesday 14th June 04:14
No idea why thumsnap rotated the picture.
Edited by 5ohmustang on Tuesday 14th June 04:51
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