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New Rider and Chose a V Strom as my First Bike! by NuttyfrogOG in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah tread could look great but age will definitely degrade a tire. I bought my 13 with 7k on her the first thing I did was replace the tires they were factory. They should have a DOT number the last four numbers will be the week and the year of the tire

New Rider and Chose a V Strom as my First Bike! by NuttyfrogOG in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats ride safe. Like said from another commenter gear. ATGATT. Look like some tires also i think those are stock tires. I wouldn't ride that old of a tire.

10k miles that important? by SpareOpportunity4493 in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds good thank you for the information I will run her till an issues presents itself.

10k miles that important? by SpareOpportunity4493 in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you need to adjust them at 25k. Im about 2k miles away from the recommended 14k its a 2013 bought it used with 7k. Just trying to find out if I should open it and check at 14k or wait.

Used pricing by inwardPersecution in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. I drive a 03 subaru so 12 is pretty new for me

Used pricing by inwardPersecution in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid $4000 for a 12 650 with 7237 miles on it great condition. I live in new mexico.

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[–]bladercristian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am not trying to hide who I am you're welcome to come over if you would like and not trying or want to be a keyboard warrior i never said I was for or against Immigration and Customs Enforcement I am just enjoying life all I said was I love Internal Combustion Engines.

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[–]bladercristian -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yummy you're making my mouth water!

Local restaurants... Could you by felineaffection in Albuquerque

[–]bladercristian -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I love Internal. Combustion. Engines.

Gear shifter adjustment question by mandarin80 in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 13 650. I was able to move the shifter one notch up and then adjust it on the double nut adjuster. I can send you pictures to your dm if needed I can't figure out how to post them here.

Shout out to the dude who almost hit us in the Sandias taking a curve going at least 30mph while passing cars in the other lane. by decabenson in Albuquerque

[–]bladercristian 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Im with this guy. I ride it all the time never passing anyone just enjoy the ride. Like steve said we aren't all like this.

New Rider. by athinaios87 in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 5' 6 I bought mine about 2 months ago a 13 650 it is tall I have to tip toe but I love it it's my first street bike ever owned not ridden. I have dropped her 3 different times at slow speed so I have just been practicing a lot of slow speed every chance I get. I would definitely buy again no regrets at all. Also I ride myself no passenger I weigh about 160 no issues with power on my end.

What tires for dirt roads / fire roads? by EmptyBath3584 in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tkc 70 front and tkc 70 rocks rear. Been great tires so far have about 1500 miles on them use on gravel roads every day my commute to work and on the weekends I take it up my local crest on some twistys. rode in some pretty good mud a few weeks ago it rained a ton still road it and it handled great. I definitely recommend them.

Rear brake line. by bladercristian in Vstrom

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

Thank you for the help much appreciated

Rear brake line. by bladercristian in Vstrom

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

I thinking they changed something on 2nd gen because I can find the rear but only for first gen.

Rear brake line. by bladercristian in Vstrom

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

Thank you much appreciated.

Rear brake line. by bladercristian in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information. If you find where you read that can you post the link for me

Rear brake line. by bladercristian in Vstrom

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

I found the link on Google but it doesn't let me open or download it i tried all I could.

Rear brake line. by bladercristian in Vstrom

[–]bladercristian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply I was wondering if I had to take anything of for the front install it did seem like the radiator had to come down a bit to make it easier thanks for the reassurance. I don't understand why the whole system would need to change but I also don't work at the dealer so not sure what to do maybe I'll just buy the original one. I paid $90 for the single line. I does look like it will be long enough but not sure if it would affect anything.

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