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

Introduce yourself => Introductions => Topic started by: Curette on November 21, 2025, 09:23:27

Title: New member
Post by: Curette on November 21, 2025, 09:23:27

Hello Folks, new to the group and thanks for accepting me, I've got a poorly, backfirey v-strom which seems to be getting worse, nevertheless I’m a proud owner and love the bike immensely  :obscene-drinkingchug:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Rixington43 on November 21, 2025, 09:35:03

 :welcome:

Backfire through the air box or back fire through the exhaust?
If the latter then exhaust gaskets at the rear header pipe are a likely cause.
Former more of a concern but possibly throttle balance or a loose air box boot, valve issue less likely, dependant on mileage and service history. Good luck with it, post any questions in the V-Strom discussion section and someone will be along shortly  :thumb:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Upt North on November 21, 2025, 09:40:28

 :welcani: from Northumberland.
Upt.

Title: Re: New member
Post by: 2112 on November 21, 2025, 09:46:06

Another  :welcani: from the Northumberland enclave  :thumb:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Upt North on November 21, 2025, 10:07:08

I didn't know I was in an enclave but thinking about it (yes, it does hurt) being in a group that is culturally or socially distinct from its surroundings does sound wonderful. Can we have our own rules please?
You know, free beer ,  free whisky and whiskey, Northumberland sausages free for all Northumberlanders and no speed limits.
Upt.
Off to have a Northumberland sausage butty.

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Mojo-Jojo on November 21, 2025, 10:26:24

 :welcome2:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: The Doctor 46 on November 21, 2025, 10:33:12

Hello and  :welcome2:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: MartinW on November 21, 2025, 10:55:50

 :welcome:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: mr_diver on November 21, 2025, 11:52:43

 :welcome:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: MisterDavey on November 21, 2025, 12:13:56

Welcome to the forum Curette

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Brockett on November 21, 2025, 13:41:50

 :welcome:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Asmith61 on November 21, 2025, 23:36:29

 :welcani:

Title: Re: New member
Post by: Gert on November 22, 2025, 05:22:38

 :welcome:  Which year model or generation DL1000 do you have?

https://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=22505.msg214754#msg214754

Title: Re: New member
Post by: NeilM on November 22, 2025, 06:50:26

 :welcani: