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

Introduce yourself => Introductions => Topic started by: LittleJohn4748 on February 20, 2018, 23:23:52

Title: Hi from North Wales
Post by: LittleJohn4748 on February 20, 2018, 23:23:52

Hi.
I am 70 years old and have been riding since I was old enough to get a licence.
Lots of experience including several years as a Police motorcyclist.
I have had a lot of bikes but never a big adventure bike and having sold my Bandit 1200 I thought it was time to calm down a bit and bought a 2009 DL1000GT.
In case you are wondering the calmed down lasted all of 10 miles. It is an absolute hoot! Especially with the Beowulf cans.
Comfortable, quick(ish) and for a big tall bike handles OK.
My only gripe was the over large rear view mirrors which dominated the forward view. The have been replaced by some small and neat bar end mirrors.
The fun goes on.
LittleJohn

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: Graham62 on February 20, 2018, 23:48:46

Hi and  :welcome:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: wurzel on February 21, 2018, 04:32:20

 :welcome2: to you John, glad to hear you are getting on with your new bike!
Once used to the height and foibles they are a great fun machine,and competent mile muncher, and that motor is a gem if you like your v twins.
I'm sure you will have fun here, and learn some fine tips on the bike as there is a wealth of knowledge on them.

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: MartinW on February 21, 2018, 04:44:42

Hi LittleJohn and  :welcome:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: Stonec0ld on February 21, 2018, 06:19:16

 :welcome:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: tallpaul on February 21, 2018, 06:52:58

 :welcome:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: topbox on February 21, 2018, 08:09:45

 :welcome: From Lincolnshire

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: Brockett on February 21, 2018, 08:19:16

Hello and  :welcome2:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: SuzukiSte on February 21, 2018, 11:28:11

 :welcome: :thumb:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: Lincsman on February 21, 2018, 12:42:51

Greetings from Lincolnshire.

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: Hugo Magnus on February 21, 2018, 13:07:06

Hi and welcome

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: 650XT Pete on February 21, 2018, 14:53:39

Hello and  :welcome:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: ajs193 on February 21, 2018, 15:23:38

Hello and  :welcome:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: Asmith61 on February 21, 2018, 17:41:06

Hi  :welcome: :thumb:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: kwackboy on February 21, 2018, 20:35:23

 :welcome:

Title: Re: Hello from North Wales
Post by: Gert on February 22, 2018, 06:05:29

 :welcome2: