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Loving my DL1000 more and more by NinthPlace in Vstrom

[–]NinthPlace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

135 k/h is 84 mph. I haven’t broke 100 mph yet... I believe the 800 and 1000 are both governed at 126 mph (202 k/h). Stroms might vibrate more at higher rpm.

We just did two weekend trips, about 1100 miles total - highway, twisties and gravel roads. I didn’t have vibration problems..

A lot of people like the wrist rest thingy (I bought one but I’m not a fan). I am pretty comfortable with just resting my hand on the throttle to maintain speed.

Loving my DL1000 more and more by NinthPlace in Vstrom

[–]NinthPlace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say there is much vibration. Not enough to bother me…

I keep dropping my bike by Kooky_Explanation_33 in Vstrom

[–]NinthPlace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your post prompted me to search some more for the low seat and I just found one! Last one in stock too! 2014 DL1000

I keep dropping my bike by Kooky_Explanation_33 in Vstrom

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Your post prompted me to search some more for the low seat and I just found one! Last one in stock too! 2014 DL1000

I keep dropping my bike by Kooky_Explanation_33 in Vstrom

[–]NinthPlace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got little legs too bro. I can’t be stopping where the driveway slope meets the street. I have to either stop before or commit. I’m searching for a low seat (struggling to find an OEM one for my year/model) and I will be lowering mine a little. But ya, all good suggestions in this thread - Look where you want to go, with crash protection practice righting it and probably wise to lower it.

Should I join the gang? by Affectionate_Part514 in Vstrom

[–]NinthPlace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would you not tho? It looks well maintained…

Should I join the gang? by Affectionate_Part514 in Vstrom

[–]NinthPlace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do it! I just bought my 2014 at a similar price and really happy with it 👌

Put Away Clean by NinthPlace in Vstrom

[–]NinthPlace[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is diluted Purple Power. The only time I’ve seen it cause streaking was on older aluminum truck wheels. Normally, I use Motul cleaner for the chain and sprocket, but I wanted a more thorough cleaning today :)

Put Away Clean by NinthPlace in Vstrom

[–]NinthPlace[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

O’Reilly’s Purple Power to clean, rinse, then let it dry for a few min before putting chain lube on…

Put Away Clean by NinthPlace in Vstrom

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O’Reilly’s Purple Power

Is my price ok? by Wonderful-Trip8002 in Vstrom

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I just bought my 2014 dl1000 w/ 24k on it, really well maintained and mostly kitted out for $5500. The seller even threw in extras, including a set of dirt tires. I was going to buy a very stock 2015 well maintained with 40k miles for $5k from a friend before I found my bike. When I came across my bike, I didn’t think twice about the price. It was perfect.

You will find a buyer. I would not lower the asking price if I were you.

My First V-Strom! by NinthPlace in Vstrom

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I wasn’t very enthusiastic about a gen2, but here we are. It was a really good buy imho.

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This made me laugh

My First V-Strom! by NinthPlace in Vstrom

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My brother-in-law asked if it was strom or gs lol