New East Mids Member

[Theflyingscot]

Hi everyone. Just joined and on the look for a VStrom 1000 as my first ride.
I know some might be concerned at this being my first ride but at 6' 4" and knocking on the door of 20st there aren't a lot of bikes out there I have felt comfortable on.
Any common faults I need to look out for when looking at potential purchases

[2112]

welcome:

Look out for rot & neglect. Don't discount the 650 as they punch well above their weight !

[tallpaul]

Hi flyingscot! Don't ignore the 650, I'm taller and heavier than you and my bike copes admirably! OK the thousand has more poke but the 650 is smoother and more frugal!

[kwackboy]

 

There are not many faults with a decent vee 1000, just make sure its been well looked after with a decent service history and if you don't want to live with standard there are some great upgrades that can improve the bike alot, just have a brouse through the threads to get some ideas.

+1 on the wee 650.... try to find a twin spark model, above 2007 I believe , real good on petrol and faster than they look..

[MartinW]

Hi FlyingScot and  

Don't worry about your size, some members on here can make you look like a skinny dwarf.

Stick a location in your profile as it helps with rideouts, support from local members and purchases.

[kissofdeath]

[bluebullet47]

hello and   from me near leicester

[PHIL FAT]

hi and  

[Theflyingscot]

Thanks for the welcomes. Jumped in with both feet today and put the deposit in a Vee. Pick it up in the 28th.

[Locky]

[mr_diver]

[Ptarmigan]

Hi &  

[JHGlee]

+1 for the the 650. I'm 6'6" and about 18 stone. An all day riding comfortable bike with plenty poke.

[Theflyingscot]

I went for the 1000 just for the extra poke when 2up. Time will tell if I've made the right decision.

[tallpaul]

It won't be the wrong decision! My brother has the 1000 and I have to say that the torque can be quite addictive! I get the red mist when I ride the thing and it takes a lot of self control to behave myself. Not easy! Have fun and let us  know how you get on with it!

[dalou]

[Stromtrooper james]

sweet a second Derby lad! your not riding the blue 1000 are you if so I've seen you knocking about twice this week

[Theflyingscot]

No mines a black 1000. I've seen the blue one up at the City Hospital though. I know what you mean about the torque though.