Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Introduce yourself => Introductions => Topic started by: ACE786 on May 01, 2015, 19:31:18

Title: Hello!
Post by: ACE786 on May 01, 2015, 19:31:18

Just a quick introduction :), I'm 30, been riding now for only 2 years. Late starter. Ride to clear my head and enjoy the control and speed.

Had my Vee 650 2010 now only 2 weeks, moving up after 2 years on my baby varadero 125. (which I still miss dearly)

Loving my new Vee though. Already setting out to personalise her. As I'm 202cm... think that's 6'6 shes the right height, although desperately looking for a high/touring seat. Lower pegs have also been brought.

I think I picked the right bike for my first non 125. and shes taken care of me so far.

Already browsed randomly and learnt plenty from this group! Wise enough to know one can never stop learning.

Hopefully chat to you all soon.

 :ty:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: ACE786 on May 01, 2015, 20:06:48

Can someone advise,

DL650 2010, do I have a wee or a vee ?

Just learning the terminology,
 :text-imnewhere:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: mr_diver on May 01, 2015, 20:23:10

:welcome:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: MartinW on May 01, 2015, 20:26:37

Hi ACE and  :welcome:

A 2010 DL650 is a Wee.

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: MartinW on May 01, 2015, 20:43:10

Ace,

See THESE PHOTOS (http://www.v-strom.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=19570&p180149#p180149) for the difference between a 650 Seat and Touring Seat. Only the photo up against the brick wall is clear in terms of how much higher it is.

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: SnowStrom on May 01, 2015, 20:46:58

Another giant :) Wait ages for one... etc etc

Welcome to the forum!

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: petestrom on May 01, 2015, 20:52:47

Hi ACE and  :welcome2:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Ptarmigan on May 01, 2015, 21:17:24

Hi &  :welcome2:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: user650 on May 01, 2015, 21:37:01

:welcome:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: ACE786 on May 01, 2015, 21:56:08

Wow, that's the quickest and warmest welcome ever!

thank you blokes!

I have a WeeeeEEE!
That still sounds wierd.

And thank you for the photos martin, I confirmed I have a stock 650 seat with that photo.
Still feels like I sit in the bike!

can't wait to find that touring seat! I will be ruthless!
Lower pegs and higher seat and maybe bar risers and my bike will be perfect! :)
 :lala:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Brockett on May 01, 2015, 22:31:46

Hi ACE786  :welcome:
from the far North East (of Essex)

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: tallpaul on May 02, 2015, 05:18:43

Hi ACE, welcome to the forum! :)
 Changing the seat made a big difference to my bike, but went for a custom job to add 50mm to mine. Comfy as hell and the single best mod I've made. I have also fitted the peg lowering brackets. These are good but place your toes closer to the floor in corners, so you have to allow for that. I've scuffed mine plenty of times in tight bends! I've bought some longer dog bones to raise the bike 25mm but have yet to fit them but the hope is to get back some toe space!

Enjoy your new bike and ride safe! :thumb:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: ACE786 on May 02, 2015, 10:40:05

Oh I have seen these dog bones to add 25mm
Never could tell what the affect would be. Was thinking it wouldn't raise the distance between pegs and seat so no point. But I used to drag my toes a lot on my varadero. So I see your point.  I'll grab some now too  :obscene-drinkingchug:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: kissofdeath on May 02, 2015, 14:37:07

:welcome:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Dingerb68 on May 02, 2015, 18:00:49

Hi ACE786,  :welcome2:  :auto-dirtbike:  :auto-dirtbike:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Theflyingscot on May 03, 2015, 10:01:05

Welcome from another six footer plus

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: ACE786 on May 03, 2015, 21:39:45

I hate this forum already...

You blokes are making me feel less special being this tall  :shrug:

I was meant to be unique!

 lol

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: tallpaul on May 03, 2015, 21:41:34

You are unique. Just like everyone else...

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: SnowStrom on May 03, 2015, 22:03:20

If it makes you feel better, I'm only 5'9 :D

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Witches70 on May 05, 2015, 19:10:52

Hi Ace,

 :welcome:

All the best from Suffolk  

witches70 :auto-dirtbike:

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: NTBooth on May 06, 2015, 17:09:19

:welcome:  :welcome2: