May be on a bike soon...help me decide - Page 3

Kaneman · 04-22-2010, 02:28 PM

I put 25k miles on a V-Strom 1K in about 6 months back in 2007. I loved pretty much everything about that bike except for the looks...but after a couple of rides I didn't even notice anymore and grew to love it. It is the best all-around bike I've owned out of around 10 different street bikes. It did everything well from railing twisty roads, to holding tons of luggage and off-roading. I caught air off-road quite a few times with my Strom and it just held up.

I wrecked it, dropped it, abused it and did things most people would never do on a street bike. It always started and always ran smoothly. In that 25k miles of HARD riding I only had one service done one it. Absolutely rock-solid.

I'd still be riding it if Moira's Goddamn Ducati hadn't shot oil on the road in front of me!

racedoll · 04-20-2010, 09:39 PM

I can't wait to hear your ride report tomorrow!

Mr Lefty · 04-20-2010, 09:40 PM

V Strom.

Trip · 04-20-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

V Strom.

you said that already numbnuts

smileyman · 04-20-2010, 10:09 PM

Ulysses. find a bargain, V twin does it all.

Cutty72 · 04-21-2010, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

Ulysses. find a bargain, V twin does it all.

good call

marko138 · 04-21-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

Ulysses. find a bargain, V twin does it all.

At 5'7" he'd need a fucking ladder to get on a Uly.

smileyman · 04-21-2010, 09:48 AM

I had no idea! Strom! I think the 650 has lower seat height and he prolly wouldnt miss the extra weight or power of the 1000 off road...

Mr Lefty · 04-20-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

you said that already numbnuts

V Strom

Captain Morgan · 04-21-2010, 01:35 PM

ugh, typed up a long reply, only to have my cell phone clear it out.

short version...didn`t like V-star, going with V-strom. also found out strom is `07, so kbb retail bumps up to 4585. However, bike has scratches on handlebar ends on both sides and scratches on left side rear grab bar like it was laid down in very low speed get off. will try to talk dealer down. applied for loan, just to see what numbers come back, but could buy outright if i take a little money out of roth ira. going to talk to dealer after work

04-22-2010, 02:28 PM	#1
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I put 25k miles on a V-Strom 1K in about 6 months back in 2007. I loved pretty much everything about that bike except for the looks...but after a couple of rides I didn't even notice anymore and grew to love it. It is the best all-around bike I've owned out of around 10 different street bikes. It did everything well from railing twisty roads, to holding tons of luggage and off-roading. I caught air off-road quite a few times with my Strom and it just held up. I wrecked it, dropped it, abused it and did things most people would never do on a street bike. It always started and always ran smoothly. In that 25k miles of HARD riding I only had one service done one it. Absolutely rock-solid. I'd still be riding it if Moira's Goddamn Ducati hadn't shot oil on the road in front of me! __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

04-20-2010, 10:09 PM	#5
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Ulysses. find a bargain, V twin does it all. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

04-21-2010, 09:48 AM	#8
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I had no idea! Strom! I think the 650 has lower seat height and he prolly wouldnt miss the extra weight or power of the 1000 off road... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

04-20-2010, 09:39 PM	#2
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I can't wait to hear your ride report tomorrow!

04-20-2010, 09:40 PM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	V Strom.

04-21-2010, 01:35 PM	#10
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	ugh, typed up a long reply, only to have my cell phone clear it out. short version...didn`t like V-star, going with V-strom. also found out strom is `07, so kbb retail bumps up to 4585. However, bike has scratches on handlebar ends on both sides and scratches on left side rear grab bar like it was laid down in very low speed get off. will try to talk dealer down. applied for loan, just to see what numbers come back, but could buy outright if i take a little money out of roth ira. going to talk to dealer after work