Wooohooooooo!!!!! Getting a bike Saturday!!!!!

[glhs837]

Cant wait!!!!! Downside private sale, and wont have time to get her tagged before I take a short trip next week.

[glhs837]

A clue.......

[itsbob]

Very COOL.. Congratulations..

Have to get a forum ride together soon.. it's that time of year.

[Crewdawg141]

Cant wait!!!!! Downside private sale, and wont have time to get her tagged before I take a short trip next week.

Congrats!!!! :buddies: What is it? I see that it will be fast and Suzuki.

[glhs837]

Not fast, really, not for a bike, anyway, top ends only in the 120-130 range.

[aps45819]

A clue.......

V Strom?

[glhs837]

Shhh, dont tell, its a secret:yahoo: Posting from Winchester, meet owner tommorow at the dealership in Romney, WV, where he bought it back in October, then poor bugger had to have wrist surgery, cant handle a clutch anymore. Only 700 miles on it. Was not prepared to find one this fast, nor for the need to trailer it back.

Where the heck do you find a bike chock for a trailer on one days notice, and not pay a bike shop the %200 markup for a piece you might only need once every year or so?

Harbor freight to the rescue. Swung through Fredericksburg. Picked up a Haulmaster bike chock about $40 bucks.

[aps45819]

Shhh, dont tell, its a secret:yahoo:

:yay: Stroms Rock

9FdZg0ZtS3M

I'm the third bike

[ylexot]

I like the Stroms :yay:

[aps45819]

Only bike I've never scraped a peg

[GWguy]

Only bike I've never scraped a peg

I scrape the GW all the time :lol:.... Maybe I need a performance bike!

The last guy in that video wasn't sure about fording that stream.

[aps45819]

I scrape the GW all the time :lol:.... Maybe I need a performance bike!

The last guy in that video wasn't sure about fording that stream.

I was scared sh1tless, had never done that before and the water was about 3 foot deep. If I thought I could have found my way back on several miles of fire road, I might have turned around.

... but I would have missed the adrenaline rush I had going when I got to the other side :lol:

[glhs837]

WEll, got her, took a quick spin around the lot of the dealership, whoooooohooooo!!!!!!! Now she is out on the trailer hooked to the car, come home tommorow. Then slay the MVA dragon on Mon or Teus, thanks to flextime. Very nice ride, cant wait to actually hit the road on it.

[BS Gal]

WEll, got her, took a quick spin around the lot of the dealership, whoooooohooooo!!!!!!! Now she is out on the trailer hooked to the car, come home tommorow. Then slay the MVA dragon on Mon or Teus, thanks to flextime. Very nice ride, cant wait to actually hit the road on it.

Do you have your motorcycle license or are you taking the test at MVA?

[glhs837]

Just tax, tag, and title:) Got my liscence back in 1981. Did my MSF course in 88:) Think I might take the advanced rider course this summer if I can find one. I will say that MD charging $75 for the "M" is a rip. No test for someone who is already liscenced like I was, only thing they do is hit one letter on the keyboard.

[aps45819]

DL1000 or 650?

[glhs837]

650 as much as I need.

[glhs837]

Here she is.........

[aps45819]

That's the ugliest bike you'll ever own :lol:
... and also the best :yay:

Good Forum
http://forums.delphiforums.com/vstrom/start
Sign up for the discount at Amotostuff.com
Another good forum
Stromtrooper.com - Powered by vBulletin (http://www.stromtrooper.com/)
hooked up with the Stromtrooper guys in TN couple of years ago, that's where the water crossing video came from.

This months RIDER magazine has an article on outfitting a 650

GIVI bags rock, get some
Stock windshield sucks, I use a Windstrom, works great.
Goo Gone is good for removing all the lawyer stickers

[glhs837]

Son asked, as we were driving home, and I mentioned that in the rearview the bike on the trailer looked like some evil techno-owl, "Dad, why do you buy such angry looking vehicles, when you're such a happy guy?":killingme


I do plan on at least a top box, and handguards, I'm going to give the stock windscreen a shot, I'm 5'8" and who knows, it might work for me. I signed up for Stromtroopers right before leaving to get the bike. Worked great, I was looking at that Harbor Freight wheel chock, and a member there was able to verify that it worked with the Wees 19 inch front wheel.

I figure on a lot of the stickers coming off, I have a heat gun with a lo setting. I'll leave the VIN and emissions and tire pressure ones, but all the yellow warning stickers are outta here. Now I just have to wait til maybe next week to get tags:cds:First new bike since 1981, and I have to put it in the shed for a week:cds:

[aps45819]

When you get your tags, ride Rt.218 into Fredericksburg

[ShyGirl]

When you get your tags, ride Rt.218 into Fredericksburg

:yay: think we need a forum ride...

[glhs837]

When you get your tags, ride Rt.218 into Fredericksburg

Yeah, Ive done that road a few times in both the Neon and the Charger, great road!!!!!!!

[Floyd2004]

So APS is the guy riding around town with the rabbit on the back of the bike... I see you all the time on 235.

Man Bill you guys are making me want a bike so bad now but I know I cannot afford one right now. Bikes are not cheap!

[aps45819]

So APS is the guy riding around town with the rabbit on the back of the bike... I see you all the time on 235.

Man Bill you guys are making me want a bike so bad now but I know I cannot afford one right now. Bikes are not cheap!

:howdy: Please do not honk when you see me

Despite my theory that a positive speed diferential provides me an extra margin of safety in traffic, I got 44 mpg on my last tank. As the price of gas goes up, a bike becomes more afordable.

[GWguy]

:howdy: Please do not honk when you see me



APS prefers a tap gently from the back to let him know you're there.

[glhs837]

:howdy: Please do not honk when you see me

Despite my theory that a positive speed diferential provides me an extra margin of safety in traffic, I got 44 mpg on my last tank. As the price of gas goes up, a bike becomes more afordable.

There, I highlighted the operative word for ya:duel: :howdy:

[ylexot]

Man Bill you guys are making me want a bike so bad now but I know I cannot afford one right now. Bikes are not cheap!

Depends on the bikes you are looking at and what you consider "not cheap".

[aps45819]

APS prefers a tap gently from the back to let him know you're there.

Thanks buddy :buddies:

[glhs837]

Compared to itbobs new ride, mines bargain basement, for instance.

[GWguy]

Thanks buddy :buddies:

No prob. Glad to be of assistance.


:lol::buddies:

[Floyd2004]

Depends on the bikes you are looking at and what you consider "not cheap".

Well for now im just looking for a 500-750 crotch rocket. Ive ridden dirt bikes (250) and some other sport bikes before and I dont think id have any problems on something <750cc.

Its just that people want an arm leg and spleen for them even used. SCREW buying brand new!

[Floyd2004]

:howdy: Please do not honk when you see me

Whys that?

[aps45819]

Well for now im just looking for a 500-750 crotch rocket. Ive ridden dirt bikes (250) and some other sport bikes before and I dont think id have any problems on something <750cc.

Its just that people want an arm leg and spleen for them even used. SCREW buying brand new!

Completely different animals

A 600cc sport bike has more HP, higher top speed and more acceleration than a 2000cc cruiser

[aps45819]

Whys that?
I'm in my "traffic zone" while riding in traffic, constantly scanning ahead, to the sides and in the mirrors. My life depends on my ability to "see" my surroundings.
I see the flows, the developing patterns and the of paths least resistance to my destination.
I see the little movements of the creatures in their isolated cocoons that will indicate their intention to change lanes.

Honk and I look for the honker

[ylexot]

Well for now im just looking for a 500-750 crotch rocket. Ive ridden dirt bikes (250) and some other sport bikes before and I dont think id have any problems on something <750cc.

Its just that people want an arm leg and spleen for them even used. SCREW buying brand new!

And you can't find one for cheap? :confused: Some of the top of the line ones are <$10k brand new. Used they are well under $5k. If you're looking to get a bike for a couple hundred...well, then you'll have a problem.

[glhs837]

Thats the thing, what one person considers cheap, another person considers ridiculously overpriced. 5-6K might seem cheap to some, but to others, thats a good chunk of change.

[ylexot]

Thats the thing, what one person considers cheap, another person considers ridiculously overpriced. 5-6K might seem cheap to some, but to others, thats a good chunk of change.

That's why I mentioned what they considered "not cheap". :shrug:

[Floyd2004]

Im looking for the price to be under 4k but im really looking at some for a little over 3k.
Im REALLY not wanting a cruiser because I think they are ugly. The closest id get is like a Suzuki Gladius. But thats only because it reminds me of a Ducati Monster. BTW the monster is a nice bike but too expensive.

[Floyd2004]

Completely different animals

A 600cc sport bike has more HP, higher top speed and more acceleration than a 2000cc cruiser

Im not worried about top speed. I always seem to ride 5 under when im on bikes so speed isnt an issue.
Its the tourqe that im worried about. I know even on a 125 dirtbike in 5th gear I could pick the front end right up. Being only 155lbs torque is what scares me.

[glhs837]

2007 Kawasaki NINJA 500R for sale in Abingdon, MD: Sportbike - CycleTrader.com (http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2007-Kawasaki-NINJA-500R-95205371)

Something like this.....

[aps45819]

Im not worried about top speed. I always seem to ride 5 under when im on bikes so speed isnt an issue.

On the bike in traffic you are invisible.
why do you think a car doing the speed limit will slow for an invisible motorcycle in front of them?

[aps45819]

2007 Kawasaki NINJA 500R for sale in Abingdon, MD: Sportbike - CycleTrader.com (http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2007-Kawasaki-NINJA-500R-95205371)

Something like this.....

:yay: nice starter

Searches can be tailored on both Cycle Trader and Ebay

[GWguy]

Completely different animals

A 600cc sport bike has more HP, higher top speed and more acceleration than a 2000cc cruiser

:lmao: I'll attest to that! I have really good power/weight ration but a sport bike will blow my saddlebags off!

[Floyd2004]

2007 Kawasaki NINJA 500R for sale in Abingdon, MD: Sportbike - CycleTrader.com (http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2007-Kawasaki-NINJA-500R-95205371)

Something like this.....

Thats ok Bill but I was looking for something not so ugly lol.
Thanks for looking though.

[aps45819]

Thats ok Bill but I was looking for something not so ugly lol.
Thanks for looking though.

I ride a V Strom
When I first got it, I thought it was so ugly I'd have to tie a pork chop on the forks just to get the dog to pee on the tire.

I can't see that from the saddle.

It got better looking when I got caught in a snow storm and rode past 2 car wrecks on St. Andrews Church road.
It became a little attractive when I rode the Blue Ridge Parkway and never scraped a peg.
After I rode across that river in TN, it was almost pretty.
It's become quite lovely when I check the mileage on a gas receipt and find I'm getting high 40's for mpg.

[kom526]

Saw this bike on Wednesday in silver. Not a bad looking set of wheels, this picture really doesn't do it justice.

[glhs837]

Yeah, that pic doesnt, that puppy is BIIIIIIG. Sat on one recently, like a damn supertanker on two wheels.

Floyd, nice thing about the 500 Ninja, its been in production for more than 20 years, I owned a 1991 variant myself once. With that larger a production spread, theres bound to be one that fits your taste.

Google Image Result for http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2002models/2002-Kawasaki-Ninja500Ra.jpg (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2002models/2002-Kawasaki-Ninja500Ra.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2002models/2002models-Kawasaki-500R.htm&usg=__ZbdBUNM9_6CDXezvwfDX41U-X8A=&h=400&w=600&sz=49&hl=en&start=16&tbnid=0clrmP4qUCIVWM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dninja%2B500%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DG)

ninja 500, Motorcycles, Kawasaki - buy and sell on eBay Motors (http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Motorcycles__W0QQ_nkwZninjaQ20500QQ_catrefZ1QQ_dmptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQ_sacatZ6024QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em282?_rdc=1)

[Floyd2004]

Yea EVERYONE keeps commenting on the Vstorm but I really dont like them. I sat on one at Atlantic Cycle and promptly got off. I didnt like the seat, the rider position or anything.

That 02 500 you posted doesnt look too bad Bill. Not bad prices either. Its just that most of those Ninjas look too sqared to me. Dont know yet. Im a Suzuki kinda guy so im not sure if im set on a Kawi yet.

[Pete]

Saw this bike on Wednesday in silver. Not a bad looking set of wheels, this picture really doesn't do it justice.

The ST1300 is a nice bike.

[Pete]

:lmao: I'll attest to that! I have really good power/weight ration but a sport bike will blow my saddlebags off!

True but the sport bike doesn't have a built in coffee maker and a microwave.

[GWguy]

True but the sport bike doesn't have a built in coffee maker and a microwave.

:ohwell: I'd be lost without my Barcalounger..... good thing I have a hitch so I can tow the 60" plasma screen with me...

[Pete]

:ohwell: I'd be lost without my Barcalounger..... good thing I have a hitch so I can tow the 60" plasma screen with me...

I thought that was your GPS :lol:

[GWguy]

I thought that was your GPS :lol:

Kinda. I route the GPS video output to the flat screen so everyone knows where I'm going....


:lol:

[glhs837]

Yea EVERYONE keeps commenting on the Vstorm but I really dont like them. I sat on one at Atlantic Cycle and promptly got off. I didnt like the seat, the rider position or anything.

That 02 500 you posted doesnt look too bad Bill. Not bad prices either. Its just that most of those Ninjas look too sqared to me. Dont know yet. Im a Suzuki kinda guy so im not sure if im set on a Kawi yet.


Oh course we do, this thread is about a Vstrom, silly:buddies:

Well, then you get into the GS500s, and thats another +20 year model run, but there you cant get any faired model before 2004.



2004 Suzuki GS500F Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product Reviews - Epinions.com (http://www.epinions.com/reviews/2004_Suzuki_GS500F)

[Floyd2004]

Yea I know this thread is about Vstroms and all but other people on other boards are saying the same thing.

Wow Bill I looked at those older GS500s and I like them even better without fairings. Not as boxy as the Kawis either.

[morningbell]

Yea I know this thread is about Vstroms and all but other people on other boards are saying the same thing.

Wow Bill I looked at those older GS500s and I like them even better without fairings. Not as boxy as the Kawis either.

Now Floyd, nobody said you were allowed to post in the public forums :nono:

[glhs837]

Hell, Floyd can hijack any thread of mine any time he wants. Hell, if your okay with a naked bike, that opens up a whole different world, Floyd.

[itsbob]

I ride a V Strom
When I first got it, I thought it was so ugly I'd have to tie a pork chop on the forks just to get the dog to pee on the tire.

I can't see that from the saddle.

It got better looking when I got caught in a snow storm and rode past 2 car wrecks on St. Andrews Church road.
It became a little attractive when I rode the Blue Ridge Parkway and never scraped a peg.
After I rode across that river in TN, it was almost pretty.
It's become quite lovely when I check the mileage on a gas receipt and find I'm getting high 40's for mpg.

I thought the RT was ugly as sin when they first came out, and thought BMW had lost their mind.. It grew on me.. now I think it looks AWESOME!!

[itsbob]

:ohwell: I'd be lost without my Barcalounger..... good thing I have a hitch so I can tow the 60" plasma screen with me...

I looked at GW while I was up in PA..
OMG.. there's more buttons and switches than the Apollo 11 command module had.

Both Handgrips have a Controller installed that must be about 4 - inches wide and probably 10 - 12 inches top to bottom.. with about 20 switches and buttons each..

[GWguy]

I looked at GW while I was up in PA..
OMG.. there's more buttons and switches than the Apollo 11 command module had.

Both Handgrips have a Controller installed that must be about 4 - inches wide and probably 10 - 12 inches top to bottom.. with about 20 switches and buttons each..

:ohwell: Still can't find the "wave" button.......

[Nanny Pam]

Kinda. I route the GPS video output to the flat screen so everyone knows where I'm going....


:lol:

:roflmao: :killingme

[aps45819]

Yea I know this thread is about Vstroms and all but other people on other boards are saying the same thing.


:lol: 'cause it's an AWSOME bike :yahoo:
The "V" is my 8th bike and it's by far the best one

Yes the seat sucks, but Corbin and Sargent make replacements.
I added some risers to the handlebars that moved them back and up one inch, made a big difference.

[kom526]

Hell, Floyd can hijack any thread of mine any time he wants. Hell, if your okay with a naked bike, that opens up a whole different world, Floyd.
Here is a hot naked bike for you...
Triumph Speed Triple

[glhs837]

Yeah, the Gen-Mars have caught my eye, but I'm going to pile on a few miles before changing anything.

Short list

1. Risers
2. Engine Guards
3. Top case

[itsbob]

Here is a hot naked bike for you...
Triumph Speed Triple

Here's another mighty fine naked bike..

[glhs837]

How many kidneys you guys think Floyd has?

[Pete]

I looked at GW while I was up in PA..
OMG.. there's more buttons and switches than the Apollo 11 command module had.

Both Handgrips have a Controller installed that must be about 4 - inches wide and probably 10 - 12 inches top to bottom.. with about 20 switches and buttons each..

It is pretty easy;

Left grip buttons
30 seconds
sensor reheat
defrost
Popcorn
off/pause

Right grip buttons
brew
1 cup
weaker/stronger
auto off

Left side console buttons
heat - cool
temp up
temp down
dehumidify

Right side console buttons
awining extend
awning retract
slide out in/out
traction control

Center console buttons (upper)
preset favorites
channel up/down
guide
autotune
HUD intensity up/down
DVD play/pause

Center console buttons (lower)
Bake time
Stop time
tempurature
oven light

[ylexot]

I thought the RT was ugly as sin when they first came out, and thought BMW had lost their mind.. It grew on me.. now I think it looks AWESOME!!

The GS is beautiful in it's hideousness :yay:

[Floyd2004]

How many kidneys you guys think Floyd has?

I know right! That BMW is nice and all but id take the Triumph over it in a heart beat just because of looks.

BMW is like a caddy in the car world. I think only old people and snobs drive them HAHA

[Floyd2004]

Now Floyd, nobody said you were allowed to post in the public forums :nono:

Haha I want a bike and these kind people are helping me :)

[glhs837]

I know right! That BMW is nice and all but id take the Triumph over it in a heart beat just because of looks.

BMW is like a caddy in the car world. I think only old people and snobs drive them HAHA

Man, I dont know. The Triumph is gorgeous and all, buuuut, BMW has such a way with elegance, parts just fit form and function together so well. I could study any BMW bike for an hour, finding new bits to admire. But I'm a nut for design. Asa seen by my love for the SRT-4, and now the Strom, I do like gettin it done as it can be. But I do admire the make it work AND look gorgeous too philosophy.

[Floyd2004]

Just as with cars I just dont care for BMW. Its honestly to refined for me. Especially for a first bike...

[glhs837]

Oh, agreed, not a good choice for a first ride.

[kom526]

Oh, agreed, not a good choice for a first ride.
Neither is this one, but it is just plain old SICK!
Confederate Motor Company (http://www.confederate.com/confederate2/c2-links/machines-combat.html)

[GWguy]

Neither is this one, but it is just plain old SICK!
Confederate Motor Company (http://www.confederate.com/confederate2/c2-links/machines-combat.html)

Looks like something a high school shop class student put together using spare parts from the recycle pile.

[kom526]

Looks like something a high school shop class student put together using spare parts from the recycle pile.

You should see the other bikes they make. All of them are hand built and if I'm not mistaken this runs about $65,000.

[ylexot]

Actually, a good first ride is the Suzuki SV650 (naked) / SV650S (faired):
Suzuki Cycles - Product Lines - Cycles - Products - SV650 - 2008 - SV650 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/SV650/2008/SV650.aspx)
Suzuki Cycles - Product Lines - Cycles - Products - SV650 - 2008 - SV650S (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/SV650/2008/SV650S.aspx)

[aps45819]

BMW is like a caddy in the car world. I think only old people and snobs drive them HAHA

Bob's not a snob :nono:

[glhs837]

A young engineer I worked with before taking this new job ended up getting a used one of those for his first bike, as a matter of fact. Yes, a good choice, if you can find a used one for the right price.

Sv650 For Sale Craigslist - Yakaz Motorcycles (http://motorcycles.yakaz.com/sv650-for-sale-craigslist)


Heres what I did while searching for the V Strom.

Google, search term "V strom for sale craigslist" You end with a lot of out of area hits, but you never know. Try sv650 for sale craigslist, see what pops.

That bike has the same engine as mine, tuned more towards the hp range rather than torque, but not ridiculously so, by all accounts.

[aps45819]

Actually, a good first ride is the Suzuki SV650 (naked) / SV650S (faired):
Suzuki Cycles - Product Lines - Cycles - Products - SV650 - 2008 - SV650 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/SV650/2008/SV650.aspx)
Suzuki Cycles - Product Lines - Cycles - Products - SV650 - 2008 - SV650S (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/SV650/2008/SV650S.aspx)

:yeahthat: here's one (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SV650SF-Like-New-Low-Miles-Suzuki_W0QQitemZ140324909692QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item20ac04327c&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318) in DE

[aps45819]

A young engineer I worked with before taking this new job ended up getting a used one of those for his first bike.

Neil Z?

[glhs837]

Nah, he's a Jeff G:)

[itsbob]

Just as with cars I just dont care for BMW. Its honestly to refined for me. Especially for a first bike...

They make a good selection of first bikes in the 650 range.. with the same engineering and safety features as their top of the line bikes. IF you can afford one of the 650s probably a top choice for a first bike.

I wouldn't have thought of them for a first bike (mine was a Honda Silver Wing), just as I wouldn't have thought of a Corvette or a Mercedes as a first car, but it was ALWAYS the bike I wanted. Now that I'm on my second, I can say I'm not disappointed, and they were both well worth the wait.

[glhs837]

Finally got inspected, thanks to Mike Hewitt. :yay:

[Dutch6]

Finally got inspected, thanks to Mike Hewitt. :yay:Mike told me that if he could get to the end of the parking lot and back without crashing then it passed. :lmao:

[glhs837]

Great guy, wonder to do business with. Not that the bike needed any consideration, being an 09 with only 700 miles on it, its flawless.


Heres a better pic, as she awaited inspection

[dustin]

Actually, a good first ride is the Suzuki SV650 (naked) / SV650S (faired):
Suzuki Cycles - Product Lines - Cycles - Products - SV650 - 2008 - SV650 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/SV650/2008/SV650.aspx)
Suzuki Cycles - Product Lines - Cycles - Products - SV650 - 2008 - SV650S (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/SV650/2008/SV650S.aspx)
I've had one of these and highly recommend them :yay: the older models that had the rounded fuel tanks you can find for much cheaper. i think they look better than the new body styles anyways

its got plenty of power to get you in trouble too if youre not careful, that said it can be very docile with good low end torque so you dont have to wind the piss out of it like an inline 4 600cc bike.

[aps45819]

Heres a better pic, as she awaited inspection

:bawl: it's so sad to see a Strom on a trailer

[glhs837]

NO kidding. Got to find time to get to the MVA and get it legal.

[Floyd2004]

Wow didnt know you had a hitch on the red car.

[glhs837]

You wouldnt, its a Mopar piece, very well designed, when the reciever isnt installed, it's invisible, not just "hidden":)


Dodge Charger Photo Gallery - recieveradaptor (http://www.chargerforums.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9274&ppuser=117&sl=g)

Dodge Charger Photo Gallery - hitch2feetkneehigh (http://www.chargerforums.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9271&ppuser=117&sl=g)

[Floyd2004]

That is a nice piece. My manual says I can tow 1500lbs with my 5 speed and 1000 with an auto.

[glhs837]

Yeah, the SRT isnt rated, they never are, except the Jeep, I think since that rating process would require testing that would jack the price up, and every penny counts when your trying to beat the 60-70K car crowd with only a 40K car.

The 5.7 is rated for I think 3500 and 300 tongue. Since the 6.1 has as good or better equipment than the 5.7, I use 3,000 and 300 as my limit, but dont expect I'll ever do more than the 1600 + trailer, which puts me in the 2,000 and 200 range. I know Dale Seeley and others who have run the SRT-4 in the One Lap have towed trailers with no issue.


Back on topic, got my tags for the Wee today!!!!!!! (The V stroms come in tow displacements, the 1000 and the 650, also known as the Vee (1000), and the Wee (650).

[ylexot]

BTW, in addition to the Strom forum, there are quite a few Strom owners on the advrider forums. :yay:

[ShyGirl]

:bawl: it's so sad to see a Strom on a trailer

Or a crumpled Strom... :bigwhoop:

[glhs837]

First ride, what a treat!!!!!!!! High up, great view, everything works. Love the press to cancel turn signals. V twin power is so much different than the inline power plants Ive had before.

[aps45819]

Or a crumpled Strom... :bigwhoop:

Glad he's OK

[glhs837]

Or a crumpled Strom... :bigwhoop:


A happy ending for me, but not my Wee - Stromtrooper.com (http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=40494)

Is this what your talking about? Wondered about that.

[itsbob]

Or a crumpled Strom... :bigwhoop:

WOW, glad he's OK!!

The poor wittle wee..

Thank God he valued his head enough to put into a good helmet!!

[glhs837]

Just got back from a trip to McKays on GMR. Oddly enough, from my place on Chancellors, the route went through Arrowhead on the end on Indian Bridge. :yay:Motorcycle straight lines are not car straight lines. :lmao:

[itsbob]

Just got back from a trip to McKays on GMR. Oddly enough, from my place on Chancellors, the route went through Arrowhead on the end on Indian Bridge. :yay:Motorcycle straight lines are not car straight lines. :lmao:

Just had a woman in the BMWBMW club drive 505 miles for a quart of milk.. AND made it back home within 24 hours of leaving.. If I remember right she left about 5AM and made it back home around 9PM..

BG knows that a trip to Raleys for milk or Chinese Food can take HOURS on a nice day (it's only 2 miles away)

Just filled up my tank today, got on 5 heading back to Webster from Great Mills.. Computer told me I had >300 miles to go until empty. I can do ALMOST 1000 miles with only 3 stops.. (and if on the interstate I think I can make it with only 3 stops).

Who's up for a 1000 miler in 24 hours?? Shy Girl, I know you'll man up!!

[glhs837]

300 miles a tank? I was wondering how that bike, which is a tank compared to mine, was going to outrange mine, which has a large, comparatively speaking. 5.8 gallon tank. Looked it up, a 7.1 gallon tank? Wow. Thats like a Paris-Dakar class tank......

[aps45819]

300 miles a tank? I was wondering how that bike, which is a tank compared to mine, was going to outrange mine, which has a large, comparatively speaking. 5.8 gallon tank. Looked it up, a 7.1 gallon tank? Wow. Thats like a Paris-Dakar class tank......

Steady cruising, you should get about 50mpg.
I got mid 40s last weekend 2 up with the side bags on
(48l GIVIs with the aerodynamics of a barn door)

[ylexot]

Just had a woman in the BMWBMW club drive 505 miles for a quart of milk.. AND made it back home within 24 hours of leaving.. If I remember right she left about 5AM and made it back home around 9PM..

BG knows that a trip to Raleys for milk or Chinese Food can take HOURS on a nice day (it's only 2 miles away)

Just filled up my tank today, got on 5 heading back to Webster from Great Mills.. Computer told me I had >300 miles to go until empty. I can do ALMOST 1000 miles with only 3 stops.. (and if on the interstate I think I can make it with only 3 stops).

Who's up for a 1000 miler in 24 hours?? Shy Girl, I know you'll man up!!
Yeah, occasionally I think that I should have gone for the Adventure with its 8.6 gallon tank...

Oh, and if your guage is anything like mine, it will drop like a rock when it gets below half-way.

[itsbob]

300 miles a tank? I was wondering how that bike, which is a tank compared to mine, was going to outrange mine, which has a large, comparatively speaking. 5.8 gallon tank. Looked it up, a 7.1 gallon tank? Wow. Thats like a Paris-Dakar class tank......

Around town with all the 'luggage' I get mid 40's, I can bet on mid 50's cruising on the interstate.

Can't imagine sitting on the seat between fill ups for 350 - 400 miles. Of course at 90MPH that translates to only 4 hours..

[ShyGirl]

Just had a woman in the BMWBMW club drive 505 miles for a quart of milk.. AND made it back home within 24 hours of leaving.. If I remember right she left about 5AM and made it back home around 9PM..

BG knows that a trip to Raleys for milk or Chinese Food can take HOURS on a nice day (it's only 2 miles away)

Just filled up my tank today, got on 5 heading back to Webster from Great Mills.. Computer told me I had >300 miles to go until empty. I can do ALMOST 1000 miles with only 3 stops.. (and if on the interstate I think I can make it with only 3 stops).

Who's up for a 1000 miler in 24 hours?? Shy Girl, I know you'll man up!!

I might be tempted to try it...

[ShyGirl]

A happy ending for me, but not my Wee - Stromtrooper.com (http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=40494)

Is this what your talking about? Wondered about that.

Yup!

[glhs837]

Yup!

Hope he's feeling better. I know stuff like that can take a while to get back to %100.

[ShyGirl]

Hope he's feeling better. I know stuff like that can take a while to get back to %100.

I think that he's almost back to 100% ~ small aches and pains come and go, but that's to be expected.

Congrats on your new wheels! When are we gonna ride?

[ylexot]

I might be tempted to try it...

I did ~750 miles each way to/from Huntsville last fall. It took ~13 hours each way. If I were to try for the 1k in 24 hours, I'd do 500+ miles, take a long rest (sleep if possible), and then do the rest of the 1k. However, I would rather take two days to do that 750 mile trip and give myself time to stop and see the sights along the way or take some of the more interesting roads instead of the highway for miles on end. Doing that long distance/short time really isn't that fun.

[ShyGirl]

I did ~750 miles each way to/from Huntsville last fall. It took ~13 hours each way. If I were to try for the 1k in 24 hours, I'd do 500+ miles, take a long rest (sleep if possible), and then do the rest of the 1k. However, I would rather take two days to do that 750 mile trip and give myself time to stop and see the sights along the way or take some of the more interesting roads instead of the highway for miles on end. Doing that long distance/short time really isn't that fun.

Yeah, instead of trying to do an Iron Butt ride, I was gonna ask for the Lard Ass version... :lmao: