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Offline Wavey Dave

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New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« on: August 17, 2025, 08:21:48 »
Good morning all. Had my 2016 Vstrom for a little over a week now. Absolutely loving the bike. Came off a CB1300 (had 3 of those) looking forward to putting on some miles and Getting to know her better. I've been riding over 40 years now 365. (No longer do snow if I can help it) for the last 20 years every bike has been close to a litre or plus. I need to update my list but I reckon I have been through over 100 bikes. Looking forward to sharing and swopping stories and information with you all on here.
Pleased to meet you all
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Dave

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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2025, 08:42:25 »
Hello Dave and   :welcome2:. I don't think you will miss those large cc bikes now as you have a trusty V-Strom, it will do everything well.  :thumb:
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2025, 09:47:36 »
 :welcani: Wavey Dave.
From a big Honda to a STrom, it can be done, I'm living (almost) proof.
Enjoy it.
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2025, 12:24:52 »
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2025, 12:54:24 »
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2025, 14:53:54 »
Similar to me Dave. My last bike ( tuned gen 2 Fazer 1000) had more than double the hoss of my 650  :dl_hyperhysteria:
Fitted a 14 tooth front sprocket and am always surprised what the little strom will do  :thumb:   And I don't have to get a new rear tyre every 3 months  :icon_wink:

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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2025, 15:56:48 »
Welcome to the forum Dave :auto-dirtbike:
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2025, 20:18:27 »
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2025, 20:33:26 »
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2025, 06:38:38 »
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2025, 07:07:42 »
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Re: New (to me) Vstrom. Old rider
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2025, 08:20:24 »
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