Author Topic: Hi from Basingstoke (Read 4540 times)

SparkyBean · « **on:** November 08, 2013, 22:59:50 »

Hi all I have actually owned a wee-strom before but never joined a vstrom forum in my previous ownership of one. I change my bikes like I change my pants and I have come back to one again because the deal I could get on a nearly new 2013 model was too good to turn down compared to what I would have got going down the tiger 800 route.
The Tiger 800 has the fast fun factor, I took one for a test ride and loved it. But the new shape strom is exciting for me as I had the older shape and look forward to the changes (mainly the suspension, I hated the fork dive).
I have put the deposit down, just haven't picked it up yet. The previous owner bought the adventure pack as well as heated grips and a scottoiler. So there isn't really any custom bits left to add. Maybe a fruity exhaust one day

Hope this forum is a friendly one, been on many and they vary so much.

Sparky

PHIL FAT · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2013, 00:06:43 »

hi sparky and

plenty of info on here enjoy

2112 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2013, 00:16:23 »

matchless · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2013, 08:17:03 »

MartinW · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2013, 08:22:29 »

Hi SparkyBean and

We are really friendly on here.

Stick Basingstoke in your profile as it helps with rideouts, purchases and help from local members.

Ridaz · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2013, 08:26:23 »

petestrom · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2013, 08:28:20 »

Hi Sparky and

Hugo Magnus · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2013, 08:57:50 »

Yeah, we're ever so friendly. We won't even hold it against you that you live in Basingstoke

Ptarmigan · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2013, 09:18:53 »

Hi &

mr_diver · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2013, 10:08:16 »

kissofdeath · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2013, 12:52:46 »

Locky · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2013, 21:51:16 »

sparky · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2013, 23:32:36 »

Hi and

From Dorset Sparky

Trekker · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2013, 07:28:04 »

Hi Sparky

I'm new here too and only live about 20 miles or so from you so look forward to meeting up sometime

ATB, T

Jacko · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2013, 09:17:49 »

Hi and welcome, another sparky eh? This could get confusing.

sparky · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2013, 00:28:13 »

Hi
(Hi and welcome, another sparky eh? This could get confusing.)
not at all I m not in Basingstoke and I am the good looking one

Regards
Sparky (ferndown dorset)

SparkyBean · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2013, 20:49:29 »

Picked her up today

Ridaz · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2013, 20:54:21 »

Stunning bike

It looks exactly like mine did 1000 miles ago. If you enjoy it as much as me then your on to a winner with this bike

SparkyBean · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2013, 21:47:27 »

Quote from: "MartinW"

Stick Basingstoke in your profile as it helps with rideouts, purchases and help from local members.

Have done. Cheers.

SparkyBean · « **Reply #19 on:** November 19, 2013, 10:24:52 »

First thoughts

Suspension better than wee.

Still buffeting even with touring screen.

Love this bike (don't think I will change again).

It's nice knowing I have ABS.

Suzuki top box is horrid compared to Givi I had on the wee, it rattles and doesn't feel very secure.

Much prefer the new dash, I've never liked an analogue speedo but I do like an analogue rev counter. Gear position indicator is a must. Perfect.

Riding position is perfect for me and I've tried every type of bike.

Fuel tank is very narrow which is good.