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Offline Dirtbiker Martin

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First 200 miles on Vstrom 650
« on: August 07, 2020, 12:13:27 »
After picking the bike up from the dealer last Saturday I have now done 200 miles and first impressions are excellent the bike is much more manoeuvrable than the Deauville 700 it replaces and better on fuel.
Only two negatives, the seat is very firm/hard and the mirrors could be an inch or so wider I guess I will get use to both.
Martin

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Re: First 200 miles on Vstrom 650
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2020, 12:36:27 »
Mirror extenders will solve thay one and the seat should soften up with use  :thumb:
Glad you're enjoying it  :auto-dirtbike:

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Re: First 200 miles on Vstrom 650
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2020, 13:06:46 »
Thanks I will have a look at mirror extenders
Martin

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Re: First 200 miles on Vstrom 650
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2020, 08:45:21 »
One of the regular complaints about the machine on YouTube reviews is that the mirrors are like "barn doors".  Mine offer excellent rear viewing, have you adjusted them correctly?

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Re: First 200 miles on Vstrom 650
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2020, 13:43:53 »
Thanks for the reply I will try moving the mirror arms slightly.
Martin