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

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: goldstromboy on September 01, 2020, 19:59:07

Title: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: goldstromboy on September 01, 2020, 19:59:07

Well...ITS HERE.. :lala:..I have attached some photos and my thoughts...first photo as it arrived...LOVELY.. :bow-blue:..second and third photo...with my extras attached ( garage floor is now empty !! )...  :shrug:...fourth photo showing refitting of luggage with straps under seat.......SO.......coming from a rather LARGE touring bike I thought the stock screen would be too small so ordered a givi airflow before bikes arrival.....was I so wrong....on 50 mile ride from dealer the stock screen suited me just fine !. however I have fitted the givi, keep it in its lower position and the option for adjustment is always there.....I wanted the rear of the bike as narrow as poss but still have luggage....the bags I have fitted have lift out liners that hold your clothes etc., this enables me to leave the bags on bike permanently to use as normal panniers, because of this I have put all fitting straps under the seat, out of sight  :)...still taping topbox backrest on and off while wife decides which is best.. :shrug:....had two rides out up to now, covered 280 miles, getting 500 service next Thursday then off on hols...no plans just follow the sun.. :sunny: :shrug:.....I am really,really happy with the bike and looking to catch up with you all in the future......I now feel like a club member. :) :)
 

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: Asmith61 on September 01, 2020, 20:46:39

Lovely looking bike enjoy  :thumb:

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: UK_Vstrom650 on September 01, 2020, 21:14:04

Looking like a good setup there. Enjoy  :auto-dirtbike:

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: V-Twin on September 01, 2020, 21:32:59

Congrats on your new bike goldstromboy.
Looks very nice.

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: MrNorbH on September 01, 2020, 23:04:03

I absolutely love the colour scheme 👌🏼
Enjoy mate!  :dance:

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: Steve T on September 02, 2020, 16:49:37

V-nice  :thumb:

That colour scheme makes me think of the JPS F1 cars :thumb:

Steve T

 :icon_razz:

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: Rusty Nuts on September 02, 2020, 18:02:57

Yep, JPS colours for me, too.  Anyone remember the allegedly faster SDP Puch mopeds in copycat colours (Steyr Daimler Puch)

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: dosformat on September 02, 2020, 22:39:12

Nice bike!

Love the colour  :icon_drool5:

Noticed that you have a centre stand fitted. Very good choice  :text-bravo:

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: Ridaz on September 03, 2020, 07:26:04

 :text-bravo:

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: Cartejo5 on September 03, 2020, 08:31:55

Looks great, the JPS colour scheme is very 70’s.

Where did you get it from and did you get a good deal, only asking as I live in the northeast and am looking for either a 650 Strom or 650 Versys.

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: Cartejo5 on September 04, 2020, 11:31:48

Cheers Laurence, thanks for the info.

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: STORMY on September 04, 2020, 19:20:20

Quote from: Rusty Nuts on September 02, 2020, 18:02:57

Yep, JPS colours for me, too.  Anyone remember the allegedly faster SDP Puch mopeds in copycat colours (Steyr Daimler Puch)

Sadly I do, but ended up with a bright yellow FS1E do

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: Parky7 on September 08, 2020, 16:01:49

Lovely looking bike ...

Title: Re: NEW BIKE REVIEW
Post by: SimStrom on September 08, 2020, 20:10:02

Very nice!  :thumb: