V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

[MonoWorld]

I am looking for Michellin Pilot Road but Unique Motorsport does not have it.

 

This is a pure street tyre and share the same tyre dimensions with stock BMW R1200GS.

 

Anybody can advise?

[khaitronic]

You're the man, khai:cheeky:

 

 

Haha...now awaiting for the items...patient guys...

[mafitra]

I am looking for Michellin Pilot Road but Unique Motorsport does not have it.

 

This is a pure street tyre and share the same tyre dimensions with stock BMW R1200GS.

 

Anybody can advise?

 

Bro probably you can try checking out Race Werks Motorsports at Ubi.

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253647

 

Best is to call them up and check. Cheers:cheeky:

[mafitra]

Guys just wondering, apart of using the OEM v storm skid plate, how many of u out there are using an after market skid/ bash plate. And what model please, (SW Motech, Amotostuff, Touratech, B&B etc.....) I'm riding a wee and looking for a bash plate.

[Demues]

Guys just wondering, apart of using the OEM v storm skid plate, how many of u out there are using an after market skid/ bash plate. And what model please, (SW Motech, Amotostuff, Touratech, B&B etc.....) I'm riding a wee and looking for a bash plate.

 

I am looking about for the skid plate also especially seeing how our Wee's oil cooler and exhaust header is exposed in the open. However i see like most skid plate must fix onto a certain brand of engine guard or crash bar which makes the task difficult.

[mafitra]

I am looking about for the skid plate also especially seeing how our Wee's oil cooler and exhaust header is exposed in the open. However i see like most skid plate must fix onto a certain brand of engine guard or crash bar which makes the task difficult.

 

Ya Bro, seems like our Wee's bottom is too exposed unlike its brother, the Vee.

I have H& B engine guard and looking for a compatible skid plate. I was wondering if there's anyone out there who is using a Wee and have skidplate on. The market here is small so no doubt have to import it. What I really want to know is what skid plates are the rest of the wee/vee owners are using and how much is it to bring it in. It would be interesting to hear from other owners since other forums (VSRI, Stormtroopers etc) are talking about bringing the stuffs to their country, not to SG.

[warren84]

guys, i'm gettign a dl1000 next week...anyone have any recommedations for good pipes???i hear from youtube, two brothers is fantastic...anyone have any deals for place to purchase e pipes???

[mafitra]

guys, i'm gettign a dl1000 nex week...anyone have any recommedations for good pipes???i hear from youtube, two brothers is fantastic...anyone have any deals for place to purchase e pipes???

 

I know of one Vee rider here who is using Leo Vince, bought from Looi Motor. I like the sound of Leo. Prob you want to check that out.

 

Two bros I don't think it is Legal, correct me if I am wrong. But if u got money go for it! :shy:MW is distributor of Two brothers if I 'm not wrong also.

Edited November 11, 2009 by mafitra

[warren84]

Alright man,will check out after I got it..two brothers sounded terrific on YouTube.heard of any meaner sound?

[khaitronic]

Alright man,will check out after I got it..two brothers sounded terrific on YouTube.heard of any meaner sound?

 

I was offered blueflame...$1400 +-

U will probably be the first Vstrom to use it...

But i think im not rich enuff to use illegal pipe...

[Demues]

btw, vstrom community has no official meet up one? quite hard to discuss about our bike online don't you guys think so?

[Demues]

Don't know if it is allowed, but let me just attempt to gather most of us together for a unofficial meetup.

 

Date: 20 Nov 2009

 

Time: 8pm

 

Venue: Kallang Mac Carpark

 

Objectives: Meet up and discuss about our ride so newbies like myself can learn more from the old birds.

 

Attending List:

1) Demues (DL650) 9152 1124

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

[warren84]

i would love to join the meetup..but maybe after i got the bike...blue flame exhaust look stunning

[khaitronic]

Would love too but Im not free on that date n time...

[gargantua]

Ya Bro, seems like our Wee's bottom is too exposed unlike its brother, the Vee.

I have H& B engine guard and looking for a compatible skid plate. I was wondering if there's anyone out there who is using a Wee and have skidplate on. The market here is small so no doubt have to import it. What I really want to know is what skid plates are the rest of the wee/vee owners are using and how much is it to bring it in. It would be interesting to hear from other owners since other forums (VSRI, Stormtroopers etc) are talking about bringing the stuffs to their country, not to SG.

 

I would be interested for rear shock absorbers if anyone is doing a mass order. Thats one important upgrade.

[mafitra]

Don't know if it is allowed, but let me just attempt to gather most of us together for a unofficial meetup.

 

Date: 20 Nov 2009

 

Time: 8pm

 

Venue: Kallang Mac Carpark

 

Objectives: Meet up and discuss about our ride so newbies like myself can learn more from the old birds.

 

Attending List:

1) Demues (DL650) 9152 1124

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

 

I should be able to make it after work at 8 PM.

 

1) Demues (DL650) 9152 1124

2) Mafitra (DL650) 9880 3079

 

I would be interested for rear shock absorbers if anyone is doing a mass order. Thats one important upgrade.

 

You mean changing the suspension like the after one like wilber or ohlins? That would cost a bomb for me, At the moment, I'm getting the rest of protection first like Radiator Mesh ans Skid Plate which the Wee seems to lack.

[Demues]

Great! got buddy to talk bike next friday.

 

Yesterday was at m-technik, they were saying 1 ang mo fixed the sw-motech skid plate and keep complaining about the engine heat. In the end, the ang mo has to cut lines of holes to allow better ventilation to the oil cooler.

 

Anyone with Sw-motech skid plate can comment as I'm using sw-motech crashbar, have to get the skid plate.

 

thanks

[Demues]

I would be interested for rear shock absorbers if anyone is doing a mass order. Thats one important upgrade.

 

at times i do feel my wee rear susp bouncing away, however if not cornering, it is actually quite comfy:)

[mafitra]

at times i do feel my wee rear susp bouncing away, however if not cornering, it is actually quite comfy:)

 

I think this also depends on the rider's weight liao. For me riding alone will be ok but with pillion, I can usually feel the sus go down close to all the way.

 

Demues I tot of buying amostuff skid plate http://www.amotostuff.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AMSVSEP&Category_Code=street-body, but is still checking around if there's anyone who have use this skid plate before. Tot of hearing of local review.

[Demues]

I think this also depends on the rider's weight liao. For me riding alone will be ok but with pillion, I can usually feel the sus go down close to all the way.

 

Demues I tot of buying amostuff skid plate http://www.amotostuff.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AMSVSEP&Category_Code=street-body, but is still checking around if there's anyone who have use this skid plate before. Tot of hearing of local review.

 

 

The skid plate looks good, but extremely costly. wonder can ask sengkwang customised for us? with a few orders might be cheaper. LOL

[mafitra]

The skid plate looks good, but extremely costly. wonder can ask sengkwang customised for us? with a few orders might be cheaper. LOL

 

 

That is like good idea... Lol I'm ok if it's cheaper than the ori Amostuff skid plate but I doubt so

[Demues]

That is like good idea... Lol I'm ok if it's cheaper than the ori Amostuff skid plate but I doubt so

 

maybe i will drop by tomolo to make enquiry then update my finding here....

[khaikanu]

hey bros... newbie here.. went to loois few daes back n found out vstrom 2010 model out.... not bad... hmmph kinda fall in love with the bike... any advises out there? but lots of qns in my mind... my height is 1.59cm. will i be able to reach it?? hahaha... can the seat be lower down or something to compensate with my height.. thanks in advance...

[warren84]

i went loois as well, to look for 2nd hand strom...but the Suzuki Bking and new z1000 caught my eyes as well..haha...choices...so many

[Demues]

hey bros... newbie here.. went to loois few daes back n found out vstrom 2010 model out.... not bad... hmmph kinda fall in love with the bike... any advises out there? but lots of qns in my mind... my height is 1.59cm. will i be able to reach it?? hahaha... can the seat be lower down or something to compensate with my height.. thanks in advance...

 

I also newbie as I just gotten my wee (DL650 while DL1000 is affectionately known as Vee) about 2 months ago.

 

Just take note that DL650 (820mm) ride height is slightly lower than her big brother DL1000 (840mm) and dry weight for DL650 (217kg) assuming K10 model and DL1000 (238kg). I always think it is the rider who can control the bike especially i ever seen a girl 2 times smaller than my size reserving a busa not when she saddling the falcon with ease many years ago. However just take note of the hardcore data fact first. I myself standing at 179cm and weight 100kg having a hard time handling my DL650 for the first 2 weeks. A couple of times already tip over. Now more used to her already.

 

According to the old bird, Anodise, it seems like the ride height can be adjusted however do take note that curb weight is also one major factor you should consider getting such a overweight tourer:)