Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Bobstar222 on April 03, 2014, 21:03:05

Title: New bike
Post by: Bobstar222 on April 03, 2014, 21:03:05

Finally got it home. First impressions are feels light and comfy bike. Done 200mls mostly 2s up looking forward to getting it run in for a trip to the nw200 next month.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/13608966465_ef66ee3b71.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mJzvAR)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/13609304764_bfefb8cfc9.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mJBfaA)

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Jacko on April 03, 2014, 21:16:55

If I rode 2up a lot I'd have one, looks good.

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Bobstar222 on April 03, 2014, 21:33:13

Don't think it's as roomy as my mates gs but definitely a lot smoother. Get a bit of wind blast il wait and see what people recommend as to which screen to get

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: robsonthejob on April 03, 2014, 21:38:26

Very nice !!

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: user650 on April 03, 2014, 22:31:21

Nice in fast white  :thumb:

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Hilldweller on April 04, 2014, 00:08:31

Smart, are you calling it Magpie ?

But that silencer, a bit huge isn't it.

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: vstroman on April 04, 2014, 00:41:51

Looks great in white,needs an end can though,going to interesting to get owners reports after a year or two.

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Hilldweller on April 04, 2014, 00:51:14

Quote from: "vstroman"

needs an end can though,

My Wee had it's first MOT on Tues ( passed ) but I noticed on his computer screen "CAT". Now what the tester would have done if I changed the silencer I do not know. Maybe you have to put the cat back for an MOT.

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Jacko on April 04, 2014, 07:15:38

Emissions are not tested, bikes go through MOTs all the time with the CATs removed. Let's hope they don't start testing either...

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Ridaz on April 04, 2014, 08:22:35

I have had a look round and sat on a bike at our local dealers and must admit, I was still undecided about the Veek. Your bike on the other hand stands out and looks excellent and makes me think that I would definitely consider one in the future.... in BLUE :)

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Oop North John on April 04, 2014, 08:29:15

Quote from: "Jacko"

Emissions are not tested, bikes go through MOTs all the time with the CATs removed. Let's hope they don't start testing either...

Which will be helped if there isn't any ill advised petitions!

Bikes looking good Bobstar222, how's your pillion finding it?

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Bobstar222 on April 04, 2014, 12:05:47

She says the vfr was better but still comfy enough apart from the wind blast.I think it should be around £8500 but maybe a lot of other bikes are overpriced as well the vfr is up to £13000 Now. I think it's going to be a great every day bike and good for the odd distance trip 2up. Only time will tell but I will give an honest opinion. It's very smooth got a lovely gear box and feels light with the standard seat I'm on my tip toes but didn't want the cut out seat as I think it may affect comfort.

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Hilldweller on April 04, 2014, 12:44:54

Quote from: "Bobstar222"

I'm on my tip toes but didn't want the cut out seat as I think it may affect comfort.

So was I but it took 15 mins to lower it. Do a search on here for "dog bones" for full details. I dropped my rear an inch, made a huge difference.