V-Strom owners

[willywombat64]

Brilliant bikes...I have an 05 . most comfy bike i've ever ridden although I have upgraded to a 1000 seat which is wider. I've even done a few green lanes on her but would advise against as she's fairly top heavy particualrly when fuelled up. Pillion comfort is also awesome and I barely notice the missus on the back . I have an MRA screen with madstad bracket which totally sorts the buffeting some complain about and can ride at 80 open faced ( 6ft2") .lowered pegs . Also fitted heavier fork springs as standard are very soft . mirror extenders, Crash bars and bash plate from Heed in poland and simple home made pannier support on non exhaust side . Only criticism is top heaviness and ugly ( so what!) also wish i had bought abs model . love the new one but get an older one for £2K . awesome reliability /mpg ( better on 2007 model and after I believe due to twin spark head) and i don't find it slow at all ..in fact the opposite ( although i don't ride crotch rockets !) watch this chap at 4mins 40 on the race track.here
this is mine

[boboneleg]

Thanks for all the replies, I guess I need to get a test ride and take it from there (thumbs)

[boboneleg]

I'm on my second Vstrom and I've had a few Transalps. Both very good bikes but the Vstrom is the better bike IMO. More power, better handling, better mpg and will easily reach 100000 miles if looked after.
Mine will be for sale soon if interested.

https://goo.gl/photos/d1bdJXx7WPbHiktv8

2011 model 15000 miles with sensible extras incl Ardcases and in very nice condition.
Only selling as I use my Tenere most of the time.

Hi Locksmith,

I was hoping to go for the later model but having looked at your photo I do like the look of yours. When are you hoping to sell and what part of the country do you live?

cheers, Bob.

[Locksmith]

Hi Bob, its sat in my garage for a few months sorn as i use my Tenere and TTR all the time. I need to get 12 months mot on it before i sell, ive been so busy with other stuff that ive just not got round to it. I can get an mot and sell whenever.
I'll send you a pm.

[Tramp]

Bob...
have you thought about a tdm900 ...and a ive sent a pm to you :woohoo:

[boboneleg]

Bob...
have you thought about a tdm900 ...and a ive sent a pm to you :woohoo:

are you trying to make me a 'clone' of Phil? I will have to start practising 'Lancashire speak' with a French attitude :laugh:

[V_King]

which year and what cc? go to v-storm forum, plenty of info, but as far as I know, some years had poor quality rivets on the clutch baskets, leading to expensive clutch basket replacements,

[Locksmith]

Clutch basket problem was on 1000cc vstroms.