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Offline greywolf

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Re: New for 2012 Vstrom 1000
« on: June 05, 2012, 18:54:02 »
It is only being sold in countries with lower emissions standards. It does not meet the Euro standard.
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Re: New for 2012 Vstrom 1000
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2012, 19:09:03 »
The spec looks just like the last ones sold here in Europe. Bet they haven't done anything about the fuel consumption. I'd love to buy a cheap 1000, dump the entire fuel injection and ECU management and fit a pair of carbs. I bet the fuel consumption could be improved along with the low end running.
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Offline Oop North John

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Re: New for 2012 Vstrom 1000
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2012, 20:00:17 »
Quote from: "hookie"
The spec looks just like the last ones sold here in Europe. Bet they haven't done anything about the fuel consumption. I'd love to buy a cheap 1000, dump the entire fuel injection and ECU management and fit a pair of carbs. I bet the fuel consumption could be improved along with the low end running.

I've read about, and seen a few, BM R1100GS's go that route, with those improvements, plus more power too.
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Re: New for 2012 Vstrom 1000
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2012, 23:19:23 »
One more thing we have to thank the unelected, unaccountable beurocrats in Brussels for!  :angry-tappingfoot:
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Re: New for 2012 Vstrom 1000
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2012, 16:47:18 »
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