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V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

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ChaoPuzzy1968 Newbie

ChaoPuzzy1968

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I am tempted to buy Vstorm 650. However, my friend commented that the main frame of V storm is hollow. If the bike encounter accident, the frame will crack more easily than other bike and not possible to repair thereafter. It has to scrap eventually. I wonder how true it is? Can anyone help to advice please??

 

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go read the review from page 1 , if not go google the information....this v-strom is definately not for you.:angel:

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SV650 Newbie

SV650

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I am tempted to buy Vstorm 650. However, my friend commented that the main frame of V storm is hollow. If the bike encounter accident, the frame will crack more easily than other bike and not possible to repair thereafter. It has to scrap eventually. I wonder how true it is? Can anyone help to advice please??

Looking at the bullets flying towards you & your "friend", I guess you shouldn't ask this friend of yours for advice on bike stuff as he / she is giving you some very wrong advice.

 

Work within your budget for your next bike and happy shopping. :p

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AeROSmitH Newbie

AeROSmitH

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Just happen to see more vstroms on the road.

 

Was it khaitronic I saw on the opposite side of PIE at around 7am on Sat morning? Dark vstrom with Alu top box and wearing yellow jacket.

 

I was with my wife on our way to Air Papan for a short spin with a friend.

 

Later in the afternoon around 4pm on PIE, saw a yellow vee also with Alu top box. Rider in berms and with ponytail I think. Aerosmith? I was driving in a car.

 

thats me! lol!

Hangar18 Newbie

Hangar18

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I am tempted to buy Vstorm 650. However, my friend commented that the main frame of V storm is hollow. If the bike encounter accident, the frame will crack more easily than other bike and not possible to repair thereafter. It has to scrap eventually. I wonder how true it is? Can anyone help to advice please??

 

Farking moron ...... to your fren.. not u :cheers:

"Time is not wasted when you are wasted all the time"

cstay66 Newbie

cstay66

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Looking at the bullets flying towards you & your "friend", I guess you shouldn't ask this friend of yours for advice on bike stuff as he / she is giving you some very wrong advice.

 

Work within your budget for your next bike and happy shopping. :p

 

this guy wont be happy shopping lah. cos he cant find a bike without hollow main frame. and when he finally find one, he cant afford.

 

he better shops for bike that the taya comes without air, then it will never puncture one. :angel:

regards,

 

cstay66

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read my love-hate relationship with my wee.

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Elliot Newbie

Elliot

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Elliot,

 

Like khaitronic says, best to have a trusted mechanic to check out the bike. :cheers:

 

Thanks for the input guys!

Those who laugh last...

Laugh best!!!Ahahahahaha

barracuda Newbie

barracuda

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Guys, cut him some slack. We sound very intimidating haha.

 

thelai2002, you sound interested but no harm asking. Your question is valid for any bike you are planning to buy. Any major head on accident will surely render any bike to be totalled anyway. Scrapping the bike is better sometimes than trying to repair.

 

The mechanics of an accident vary from case to case. Very hard to determine if it is really a weak part or design flaw. If there really is, there would be aftermarket support for it. One case in particular is the R1100GS. Touretech manufactures hardparts to strenghten some known weakness in the footpeg mounting and telelever. Still I would say it is a good bike. I don't see hard parts being made for the vstrom. Don't talk about engine guards and protection plates coz all adventure bikes will have them to avoid costly damage in case of a spill or owners want to do some offroading with them.

 

Like what others have mentioned. All modern bikes now are made with hollow frames to save weight. Modern day engineering would have factored in strength in the design for the function of the bike. Don't worry too much. Go read some overseas vstrom forum and you'll know what are the common issues (all fixable). Even BMWs have issues and they still sell like hot cakes.

 

 

I am tempted to buy Vstorm 650. However, my friend commented that the main frame of V storm is hollow. If the bike encounter accident, the frame will crack more easily than other bike and not possible to repair thereafter. It has to scrap eventually. I wonder how true it is? Can anyone help to advice please??

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anodise57 Newbie

anodise57

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Guys, cut him some slack. We sound very intimidating haha.

 

thelai2002, you sound interested but no harm asking. Your question is valid for any bike you are planning to buy. Any major head on accident will surely render any bike to be totalled anyway. Scrapping the bike is better sometimes than trying to repair.

 

The mechanics of an accident vary from case to case. Very hard to determine if it is really a weak part or design flaw. If there really is, there would be aftermarket support for it. One case in particular is the R1100GS. Touretech manufactures hardparts to strenghten some known weakness in the footpeg mounting and telelever. Still I would say it is a good bike. I don't see hard parts being made for the vstrom. Don't talk about engine guards and protection plates coz all adventure bikes will have them to avoid costly damage in case of a spill or owners want to do some offroading with them.

 

Like what others have mentioned. All modern bikes now are made with hollow frames to save weight. Modern day engineering would have factored in strength in the design for the function of the bike. Don't worry too much. Go read some overseas vstrom forum and you'll know what are the common issues (all fixable). Even BMWs have issues and they still sell like hot cakes.

 

 

I really wish to ask this question.

 

What is his friend riding?

Classification?

How long experience on bike?

:angel::angel:

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Al-Simmons Newbie

Al-Simmons

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It's been a while since i last posted. But i found some issues recently when i send my bike for servicing.

 

After the servicing (standard oil change, filter, plugs, bla bla bla...), the bike have not been running smoothly. I used to clock 300-320 before hitting the blinking last bar, but recently only manage to clock 260-270. Bike have always been running at 17-18km/l now doing 15-16km/l. Idling not so smooth and bike tends to die off when idling. So i go through all the things i change and pin point to the plugs.

 

Quote this from VSRI : Which type of Spark Plugs does the V-Strom need?

DL1000 2 required.

 

OEM is NGK CR8EK or DENSO U24ETR. Which is a multi-ground 2 electrode plug.

 

The NGK iridium spark plug for the 1000 V-Strom is NGK CR8EIX.

 

DL650 (04-06) 2 required. (07 & up) 4 required.

 

OEM is NGK CR8E or DENSO U24ESR-N. Which is a traditional spark plug.

 

The NGK iridium spark plug for the 650 V-Strom is NGK CR8EIX.

 

Yes, the same iridium plug goes in both.

 

Note: Many owners including myself reported slightly better engine smoothness, throttle response at low rpm & mileage improvement by using the iridium plugs.

 

Found out that my DL1000K4 was fitted with DENSO U24ESR-N instead of NGK CR8EK or DENSO U24ETR. I've always used NGK CR8EK.

Do note that DL1000 plugs are the multi-ground 2 electrode plug instead of the tradional spark plug.

 

 

Anyone actually have checked what plugs are stuff into the throttle bodies. Will like to know how iridium plugs affect the performance. Please feedback. Thanks.

 

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Spark Plugs / Bike Model / Mileage

1) NGK CR8EK / Vee K4 / 17-18km/l (300-320km before reserve)

2)

3)

"The road less travelled"

 

 

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khaitronic Newbie

khaitronic

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Hi Al-simmon...hehe long time never hear from u...i wanted to check my spark plug just now but forget....

 

Anyway Im using NGK...

 

My FC is actually not consistent liao...

 

Depend on my journey...

 

roughly 80% expressway...which i currently enjoying now due to my work place...my last bar actually start blinking 320 onward...

 

50% normal road and expressway...280-300 start blinking liao...

 

 

Foo Koh Samui...Enjoy it bro...wont be able to join u...

 

 

Saw a blue Wee just now at Paya lebar...sporting an aftermarket exhaust :)...nice

Wanted to say hi to u...but overshot...hehe

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reddy Newbie

reddy

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Spark Plugs / Bike Model / Mileage

1) NGK CR8EK / Vee K4 / 17-18km/l (300-320km before reserve)

2) Only know its iridium/ Vee K6 ( 330ish max I tried already last warning blinking for a while)

3)

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Come original, u gotta come original...

Al-Simmons Newbie

Al-Simmons

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Hi Al-simmon...hehe long time never hear from u...i wanted to check my spark plug just now but forget....

 

Anyway Im using NGK...

 

My FC is actually not consistent liao...

 

Depend on my journey...

 

roughly 80% expressway...which i currently enjoying now due to my work place...my last bar actually start blinking 320 onward...

 

50% normal road and expressway...280-300 start blinking liao...

 

 

Foo Koh Samui...Enjoy it bro...wont be able to join u...

 

 

Saw a blue Wee just now at Paya lebar...sporting an aftermarket exhaust :)...nice

Wanted to say hi to u...but overshot...hehe

 

Should pay more attention to the plugs, cos the mechs who service my bike might have service ur bike too. The used plugs may determine whether ur bike is running/firing efficiently

 

Taking out the plugs by urself is fairly easy. Just need a bit of work. The front will be a bit of problem cos need to tilt the radiator. The back no need to take out the tank. No experience with twin spark model though.

"The road less travelled"

 

 

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mafitra Newbie

mafitra

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Should pay more attention to the plugs, cos the mechs who service my bike might have service ur bike too. The used plugs may determine whether ur bike is running/firing efficiently

 

Taking out the plugs by urself is fairly easy. Just need a bit of work. The front will be a bit of problem cos need to tilt the radiator. The back no need to take out the tank. No experience with twin spark model though.

 

 

Ahhhhhh, The god father has finally spoken ......

 

:cheer:

 

I can't compare much with you guys since I'm riding the Wee. All I can say is I using NGK instead of OEM Denso and it improved the distance. Max I drag for my Wee is 470km before topping

My Wee.... My Journey.... My Adventure....

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mighty_mouse Newbie

mighty_mouse

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Hi guys,

 

Letting go my H&B centre stand for 1K only... price lower to $160...

Any bro interested, SMS me to deal...

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khaitronic Newbie

khaitronic

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Should pay more attention to the plugs, cos the mechs who service my bike might have service ur bike too. The used plugs may determine whether ur bike is running/firing efficiently

 

Taking out the plugs by urself is fairly easy. Just need a bit of work. The front will be a bit of problem cos need to tilt the radiator. The back no need to take out the tank. No experience with twin spark model though.

 

Okay noted...thanks bro...Next servicing guess gonna check and change...I think im using the same plug with u...its not irdium rite?...

 

 

Moredecai...it was u rite just now morning? hee

 

Anyway anybody wanna go 2nd link tonite pump petrol...Touch n go only...930pm Cashcard booth...

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ChaoPuzzy1968 Newbie

ChaoPuzzy1968

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Okay noted...thanks bro...Next servicing guess gonna check and change...I think im using the same plug with u...its not irdium rite?...

 

 

Moredecai...it was u rite just now morning? hee

 

Anyway anybody wanna go 2nd link tonite pump petrol...Touch n go only...930pm Cashcard booth...

 

yup....that's me:lol:

Life sux..Take control ..and live it and pick yourselves up now.. die later

if the roads end ....i go off road

Honda Shadow ACE 400 1997

V-strom 1k

Dr 200

 

"Bikers Don't bleed, we mark our territory"...

"Bikers Don't leave our body behind , we just a smear on the road"

"Bikers Don't cry When we Die, we just let others do it on our behalf"

"Bikers Don't stop Riding,We keep cruzing after we Die"

LollyPoP Newbie

LollyPoP

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Hey guys, how well does the stock Vee tires perform on normal road?

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ChaoPuzzy1968 Newbie

ChaoPuzzy1968

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Hey guys, how well does the stock Vee tires perform on normal road?

 

a.....ok and so-so.....:lol: but i avoid heavyrain:p

Life sux..Take control ..and live it and pick yourselves up now.. die later

if the roads end ....i go off road

Honda Shadow ACE 400 1997

V-strom 1k

Dr 200

 

"Bikers Don't bleed, we mark our territory"...

"Bikers Don't leave our body behind , we just a smear on the road"

"Bikers Don't cry When we Die, we just let others do it on our behalf"

"Bikers Don't stop Riding,We keep cruzing after we Die"

reddy Newbie

reddy

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normally they use pc when using aftermarket exhaust bro.. i do not know the benefits of using one with stock exhaust tho.. :D

Come original, u gotta come original...

khaitronic Newbie

khaitronic

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Elliot..recently someone selling it 2nd hand... Thinking of trying? u might interested in used ones...and after trying and u are disastified with it...

 

Give me to me FOC!!! let me try hahaha

 

k joke aside...

 

As per mention by Red...

but i was told

Aftermarket exhaut without PC is almost as good as ori exhaust except for the sound n weight...cheers

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khaitronic Newbie

khaitronic

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Suzuki Launches new V-Strom 650 Xpedition

 

The Xpedition version of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 features hard-wearing black aluminium panniers taking its total carrying capacity to 82 litres. It is a tough motorcycle and provides engine and hand guards, a centre-stand, and an aluminium sump guard as part of its unique specification.

 

 

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