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

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Johnshiro on March 10, 2018, 21:02:40

Title: First Impressions
Post by: Johnshiro on March 10, 2018, 21:02:40

Well after taking delivery of my new 650 XT, I can say without hesitation that it's the best bike I've ridden ever in over 30 years of riding. I've had a Honda CBF1000 for past 5 years but wow this Suzuki is smooth, sleek and so great to ride. I'm currently 'running-in' the engine so I'm careful with the revs ATM. Anyway I love this bike and I'm so glad I bought it, my first ever Suzuki :-)

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: SuzukiSte on March 10, 2018, 21:49:51

Nice one enjoy the bike great engines :thumb:

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: kwackboy on March 11, 2018, 09:18:09

Enjoy  :thumb:

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: mr_diver on March 11, 2018, 09:25:00

Happy new bike.  :lala:

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: Ridaz on March 11, 2018, 09:35:05

The engine just gets better with time too  :thumb:

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: Johnshiro on March 16, 2018, 22:35:54

One thing I have noticed after a couple of weeks riding. When riding on the roads (but not actively raining), my boots and lower legs are wet from road spray from the front wheel. This never happened with my Honda. Anyone else noticed this? Still love the bike though haha

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: Brockett on March 17, 2018, 11:08:53

Fit a mudguard-extender

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: wurzel on March 17, 2018, 23:23:11

As Brockett says, they are on all my bikes, cheap to buy, easy to fit, and save the bike and boots!

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: Broads on March 18, 2018, 08:21:38

Nice to hear I can't wait to get mine  :thumb:

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: Johnshiro on March 18, 2018, 14:31:37

Thanks blokes, I'll fit a mudguard extension as recommended :-)

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: Talo on March 25, 2018, 17:40:16

Excellent bike. I had the 1000xt gt delivered two weeks ago with the Suzuki offer of extra accessories. The dealer gave me the spotlights for free extra. It's a pain during the running in, cannot wait to open it up a bit.

Title: Re: First Impressions
Post by: Johnshiro on March 25, 2018, 22:07:00

Quote from: Talo on March 25, 2018, 17:40:16

Excellent bike. I had the 1000xt gt delivered two weeks ago with the Suzuki offer of extra accessories. The dealer gave me the spotlights for free extra. It's a pain during the running in, cannot wait to open it up a bit.

I did try the 1000 but my short arse legs could't touch the ground haha. Let us know what its like.