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Offline terry650

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My first v strom
« on: June 10, 2018, 20:42:49 »
Hi all, although I’m in my late 50’s I have only just started bike riding after putting it off for many years.
I learned to ride on a BMW 650cs, which was fine, however I have finally purchased my first proper bike, my 2007 v strom with 19000 miles and is in truely stunning condition.
However can anyone tell me is it normal with these bikes for the gearbox to be a bit whiny through the gears, the box performs perfectly well..just a thought.

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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2018, 20:48:53 »
 :welcome2: Terry,

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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2018, 20:49:04 »
 :welcome:
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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2018, 21:46:06 »
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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2018, 22:04:36 »
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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2018, 09:02:07 »
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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2018, 09:08:27 »
Hi Terry and  :welcome:
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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2018, 17:30:53 »
Hello and  :welcome2:
This doesn't last forever, so do it while you can.

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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2018, 17:50:51 »
Hi Terry and  :welcome2: my missus is a bit whiny  but I don't take no notice  :thumb:
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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2018, 20:08:42 »
 :welcome: :thumb:

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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2018, 08:43:16 »
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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2018, 08:56:44 »
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Re: My first v strom
« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2018, 20:38:29 »
Hello terry :welcome: