V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

[soulz]

I am not sure about the Vee but i am getting 22 to 24kml for my wee...

[Hangar18]

want to save petrol might as well ride pulsar. This bike can go till 600++ mileage.

 

sorry sorry sorry sorry:cheeky:

[Hangar18]

coz you are phat ??

 

ouch! that hurts ok? haha

[dajal666]

You can go KnT and change i change it elsewhere bro but i advise (like all the braders here advised me) to go KnT n do, if im not wrong:

 

k4 Clutch Basket: 350+ (I THINK)

Clutch Plates: 150+

EO: 70 to 80 +

 

Prepare 600 i think got change bro but that time my clutch basket is really freaking jialat already, thats y i went to change

 

i juz did change yesterday n i collected it today. it was superb. sounds like 1st hand. thks clifford.

[barracuda]

Casio, there are 2 Vees on sale at SBF bike mart I believe. You can consider them.

 

Regarding tyres, I'm using tourance EXP. Works well for me. Smooth & grippy on tarmac. No wobbling as well (I use a fork brace btw). Off road performance is satisfactory as well but got to drop the tyre pressure by a fair bit. I usually count to 20 depressing the tyre valve. You'll fishtail all over the place if you ride at full 240-250 psi on dirt.

 

Wees have better fc than the vees. The TDM has the best fc among the liter class adv tourers. For the sake of conversation, I just pumped full tank in SGP and the lady at the cashier was shocked that I pumped $40 worth of petrol. First time my wee drank local petrol. Would have easily cost me RM40 across the causeway.

Edited December 18, 2010 by barracuda

[Hangar18]

For sale $220 , condition is used, DL1000 only, Vee riders can contact me

 

91157779 Damien

Edited December 18, 2010 by Hangar18

[mafitra]

Just Wondering,

 

How many riders are using the ABS model? I'm pretty sure the ABS model is not many in Singapore. But do these guys also visit the forum? Hmmm

[isk1983]

Just Wondering,

 

How many riders are using the ABS model? I'm pretty sure the ABS model is not many in Singapore. But do these guys also visit the forum? Hmmm

 

yap does dat include me

[AeROSmitH]

woo! saw a fellow strommer at yuan ching road area at noon time~ u happening to be from here? cannot remember whether its silver or black. i'm the yellow strommm

[juvefan]

Bike conked out on the highway last Thu. Spent an hour trying to restart to no avail. Diagnosis at HKL: Magneto coil, gasket, rectifier, battery change. Cost: A whopping $820. Bike is barely two years old. Any idea how to prevent a repeat? I know some brothers have gotten an aftermarket headlight switch. Where can we install this?

[reddy]

Bike conked out on the highway last Thu. Spent an hour trying to restart to no avail. Diagnosis at HKL: Magneto coil, gasket, rectifier, battery change. Cost: A whopping $820. Bike is barely two years old. Any idea how to prevent a repeat? I know some brothers have gotten an aftermarket headlight switch. Where can we install this?

 

well i bet urs is a 1000 cc. i think it is just the manufacturing defect since most including myself the coil burnt out only affect the Vee and not the wee. i dont think that there will be a repeat of the problem. finger crossed.

do note that switching the headlight does not solve the problem because of the way our stator work. all the excess current will go back to the stator as heat. more excess=more heat=more wear. dont quote me tho but that was what i read in some international forum.

i've stopped switching off the light unless necessary. but that's just me.

cheers

[papabread79]

Pls switch on the headlight whenever u r riding. This is for ur own safety.

 

Better if the light can be as bright as my avatar.

[dajal666]

Pls switch on the headlight whenever u r riding. This is for ur own safety.

 

Better if the light can be as bright as my avatar.

 

Look whos talking.... the legend sia

[papabread79]

Look whos talking.... the legend sia

Hi,

 

Sorry for making u wait an hour at the meeting point and another 2hrs at Kuantan last weekend. Cant keep up with ur pace. Pls give me time.

 

Btw, have u gotten whole of the $2 Monopoly Deal deck for me?

[dajal666]

Pls switch on the headlight whenever u r riding. This is for ur own safety.

 

Better if the light can be as bright as my avatar.

 

look who's talking man. the legend sia

[Al-Simmons]

well i bet urs is a 1000 cc. i think it is just the manufacturing defect since most including myself the coil burnt out only affect the Vee and not the wee. i dont think that there will be a repeat of the problem. finger crossed.

do note that switching the headlight does not solve the problem because of the way our stator work. all the excess current will go back to the stator as heat. more excess=more heat=more wear. dont quote me tho but that was what i read in some international forum.

i've stopped switching off the light unless necessary. but that's just me.

cheers

 

I have to agree it's a manufacturing defect...in short Suzuki never successfully manage to tame the TL1000 engine. Many owners are not comfortable with the frequent wear and tear of this bike thus gave up the bike. Another root of the problem is that this bike is not meant for frequent commuting in citiy-like area especially Singapore. It's suppose to go long distance. That explains the frequent problem encountered by SG Vee owners compared to US. So if the bike keeps dying on you, you have not been going up north frequent.

 

Hopefully with the new market production of Super Tenere, Crosstourer and the already popular GSA and KTM Adventure, Suzuki still keeping the wild card and waiting for the perfect time to announce their new bike in this league. I think they are still trying to perfectly detune the new SV1000 engine. Let's just for the best.

 

Ride more and complain less

[reddy]

the new wee owners please take note, you all are affected by this coil problem.

solution, changed it at interval (every 40k??)before u get stranded. heard that 4 wees has overhauled their electrical hardwares.. this suck.. i know.

[cstay66]

I have to agree it's a manufacturing defect...in short Suzuki never successfully manage to tame the TL1000 engine. Many owners are not comfortable with the frequent wear and tear of this bike thus gave up the bike. Another root of the problem is that this bike is not meant for frequent commuting in citiy-like area especially Singapore. It's suppose to go long distance. That explains the frequent problem encountered by SG Vee owners compared to US. So if the bike keeps dying on you, you have not been going up north frequent.

 

Hopefully with the new market production of Super Tenere, Crosstourer and the already popular GSA and KTM Adventure, Suzuki still keeping the wild card and waiting for the perfect time to announce their new bike in this league. I think they are still trying to perfectly detune the new SV1000 engine. Let's just for the best.

 

Ride more and complain less

 

:thumb:

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

I have to agree it's a manufacturing defect...in short Suzuki never successfully manage to tame the TL1000 engine. Many owners are not comfortable with the frequent wear and tear of this bike thus gave up the bike. Another root of the problem is that this bike is not meant for frequent commuting in citiy-like area especially Singapore. It's suppose to go long distance. That explains the frequent problem encountered by SG Vee owners compared to US. So if the bike keeps dying on you, you have not been going up north frequent.

 

Hopefully with the new market production of Super Tenere, Crosstourer and the already popular GSA and KTM Adventure, Suzuki still keeping the wild card and waiting for the perfect time to announce their new bike in this league. I think they are still trying to perfectly detune the new SV1000 engine. Let's just for the best.

 

Ride more and complain less

 

the new wee owners please take note, you all are affected by this coil problem.

solution, changed it at interval (every 40k??)before u get stranded. heard that 4 wees has overhauled their electrical hardwares.. this suck.. i know.

 

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af276/veronchay/E-PIG/DSCN2264.jpg

 

That's my mileage in 2.5 years and i just change a new battery ($75) before

 

I brought mine to MHS GT and North LAOS and rode it back singapore abt 6000 km worth of twities and roads and she still purrs, no electrical problem. i am now i my 70k mark and she's till going strong.

 

I belief what the chief says is correct , the bike is meant to go long distance , short distance city traveling will kill the bike.

 

cheers

mc

[AeROSmitH]

lol. the suzzzzzzzzuki needs to be wacked!

[mafitra]

Hi,

 

 

Btw, have u gotten whole of the $2 Monopoly Deal deck for me?

 

Hahahah!!! Either Dajal had just introduce the game to Papabread or Vice Versa (Very Unlikely.)

[mafitra]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af276/veronchay/E-PIG/DSCN2264.jpg

 

I belief what the chief says is correct , the bike is meant to go long distance , short distance city traveling will kill the bike.

 

cheers

mc

 

 

Jialat Lor... I guess it's time to switch back to my Rugged Vespa for Singapore Riding.

But then again I LUV the WEE. But electrical wise.... Haikz

[mafitra]

Hi Guys,

 

Yancurly (Vara Rider) just msg me and he would like to extend his invitation to the V Strom Riders and Request Riding Escort to celebrate his BIG Day.

 

I know most of V Stroms Riders(unlike other bikes) are busy riders, including me, who will be working morning shift on that day.

 

Neverthanless, Yan wishes for V Strom Riders to turned up for wedding escort.

 

Details are as follows:

 

Its on the 25th Dec 2010..

 

Convoy will start from Toa Payoh(Wifey plc) to Bkt Batok(Banquet plc).

 

Assemble at Blk 154 Toa payoh Lor 2 voif deck . Move-off: 2.00pm sharp. Destination ETA approximately: 2.30pm. Only one way. Feast held at end of convoy destination.

 

Route:

>Toa Payoh *START*

> PIE(Jurong) (Caution for SPEED TRAP)

> exit Jurong Town Hall

> Bukit Batok Road (Caution SPEED TRAP)

> Right Turn to Bukit Batok West Ave 5

> Reach Blk 391A Multi- purpose hall..*END*

 

Pls liase with Fuji(Vara) @ 96960344 or Yancurly(GROOM) @ 9022 5606/ 9367 8179 of visit the Varadero Threadif any queries...

Edited December 22, 2010 by mafitra

[soulz]

Hi,

 

Haven experience eletrical issues with my wee and certainly hope not. But i do experience the FI indicator coming on while i was riding couple of times and it juz goes off after restarting...hope its common among the wee riders here.

[mafitra]

Hi,

 

Haven experience eletrical issues with my wee and certainly hope not. But i do experience the FI indicator coming on while i was riding couple of times and it juz goes off after restarting...hope its common among the wee riders here.

 

Err not for me.... Geesh