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Flyboy
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Nice pics, but I thought a V-Strom was supposed to be a DS bike, all those with the exception of Brian's, which sorta kinda passes, look like full on road bikes????
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SV and V Strom Owners
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koolaid_kid
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They have their own classification, Adventure bikes.
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I have a 05 SV1k
It's a good bike, love the torque. Handling is good, could be better especailly after the suspension gets a few miles on it.
Works good on the track.
and as a sport touring bike.
It's a good bike, love the torque. Handling is good, could be better especailly after the suspension gets a few miles on it.
Works good on the track.
and as a sport touring bike.
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wes cooley
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my 04 dl1000, 10k miles.
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oldrookie
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Bought an '01 SV650 naked yesterday. No pictures yet.
So VERY different from my old GR. Technology has apparently moved on since the early '80's. Who knew?
So VERY different from my old GR. Technology has apparently moved on since the early '80's. Who knew?
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oldrookie
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I expect you will like it after you get used to it.
I believe you are correct, Sir, I believe you are correct.
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oldrookie
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Thought I'd get a blue first gen, but then I saw this one. This is an '01 with 9700 miles, Buell footpegs, Progressive springs, R6 throttle, Kawasaki 636 shock. Pretty much as I want to set it up.
SAWEEEEEEET!
I certainly love riding my GS, but there have definitely been some improvements in motorcycles over the last few decades...
Honestly, I didn't know the nekkid SV650 was available in that dark red color. Very cool. And that one seems to have several nice tweaks, like the frame sliders and stainless brake lines. Not sure about the tank bra, but that's a matter of taste.
Congrats!
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oldrookie
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Thanks, Brian! I'll be interested to see what you think of it when you get a chance to look it over in person. I've seen a lot of the S models in this color, but apparently it was available as naked as well.
It is a VERY different ride and I am still getting used to it. Taking it fairly easy until I feel more confident on it. Have to figure out how to set the rear shock. Seems a bit stiff for my taste, but I haven't figured out how to change the setting yet.
Love the torque--great engine in this bike.
It is a VERY different ride and I am still getting used to it. Taking it fairly easy until I feel more confident on it. Have to figure out how to set the rear shock. Seems a bit stiff for my taste, but I haven't figured out how to change the setting yet.
Love the torque--great engine in this bike.
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Guest
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Is the 1000 version, the same motor that's in the TL 1000? If it is, I've been thinking of getting a mid 90's model.
Love that V-twin grunt.
Love that V-twin grunt.
