Author Topic: Bike magazine (Read 4718 times)

Bobstar222 · « **on:** June 25, 2014, 20:50:04 »

In bike magazine this month they take a new vstrom 1000 from Peterborough to Japan. 10000 miles in 5 months

MartinW · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2014, 20:52:15 »

I got the mag through the door today - Looking forward to reading it over the weekend

user650 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2014, 21:04:00 »

Were they taking it back so they can fix the screen/fuelling issues

Bobstar222 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2014, 21:04:47 »

There's 8 pages in this month and going to cover the trip in 5 issues. It will be interesting to see if it does OK

ziggy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2014, 21:10:28 »

user650 what issues mine is fine.

Bobstar222 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2014, 21:15:53 »

Same here but couldn't be arsed to justify the bike any more and if you believe everyone on here all the stroms screens are shite

Oop North John · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2014, 21:16:49 »

Getting some coverage, big article in the last issue of Ride.

user650 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2014, 21:36:30 »

Only joking, screen was an issue for me on my road-test though

ziggy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2014, 22:13:21 »

Been lots said about the screen and there was one member who had a possible issue with fueling when slowing down. The screen all depends in my opinion on helmet, riders height whether they have a pillion etc.
The fueling issue it was suggested that the bike is better when traction control is set at setting one instead of two. Now I struggle to get my mind around this but I have tried it and it does seem smoother or do I imagine it?

Bike is going in next week for its 7.500 mile service a little early by about 1,000 miles but I have two trips planned soon one possibly 2,000 miles and the other nearer 3,000 miles.

So I continue to enjoy my bike. Ride safe all.

Satsuma Mick · « **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2014, 08:19:13 »

I've never ridden a bike with Traction Control, so I've just left mine in TC 1 setting (don't know what else to do).

If the road conditions get slippery, I'll adjust my riding like I always have done.

I don't have a problem with the screen either, but then, I never had a problem with the screen on any of my bikes once it was set in the right position.

I subscribe to Motorcycle Sport And Leisure Mag, who have a 1000 on long term test, but it looks like I'll have to get the next 5 months Bike mags as well.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2014, 20:43:32 »

Having demo'd the bike the other week I thought the ride etc were great, (engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes and even the screen). I couldn't justify trading my Glee for it though and I'm not a fan of the styling so would rather buy something else anyway. Then again, if we all liked the same style there'd only be one type of bike.

Let's hope it gets a fair write up instead of the usual "it's not a sublime GS [or any other BMW] so it's crap" review

MartinW · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2014, 19:43:23 »

Just found this link. It shows how far they have got so far with the new DL1000 riding back to the factory.

http://events.biketrac.co.uk/profile/bike-to-japan/

Oop North John · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2014, 20:54:37 »

It's now in Asia as it's been through Atyrau, where the river Ural flows (but not in winter) into the Caspian sea. When there with work and walked from Europe into Asia, ie across the bridge over the river

And the Caspian sea is about 25 metres below what is classified as "sea level"

Bobstar222 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2014, 22:05:10 »

Wonder why they didn't cut through Syria Iraqi Iran then Afganistan

macvisual · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2014, 22:16:52 »

I spotted a new DL1000 in the flesh last Friday at Knockhill race circuit, hmmm what's with that twin throttle thing down by the exhaust ????

Strange place to put it and it looks quite exposed to the elements I thought....!

Oop North John · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2014, 06:38:40 »

Quote from: "macvisual"

what's with that twin throttle thing down by the exhaust ????

Strange place to put it and it looks quite exposed to the elements I thought....!

Exhaust tuning, and it's in about the same location as the one fitted to the latest R1200GS.

MartinW · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2014, 20:22:32 »

Here's a picture of the bike going to Japan.

Even Mr Diver cannot get that dirty.

They seem to have added a skull to it and we all know a beak grows out of a skull.

kissofdeath · « **Reply #17 on:** August 09, 2014, 14:49:40 »

interested to know what problems they have encountered with the bike, if any

Oop North John · « **Reply #18 on:** August 09, 2014, 15:03:46 »

No problems with the bike.

The tank range gets a few mentions, but then anything with less than a 300 miles one would be similar I think.

MartinW · « **Reply #19 on:** August 09, 2014, 22:06:40 »

Your 1000th post John