V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

[desmokat]

cant go.. working morning nxt day.. sian.. no more late night this wk..

[mamaqye]

Hey guys, I just came back from a group ride to Fraser’s Hill. Those curves there are AMAZING, damn fun to play. Even old man me “safety rider” also kana side stand of the Strom. Too bad got pillion, if not I think even more fun.

 

 

Anyway, I was thinking, those curves are built for sports bikes types, not so friendly for the Strom unless U are damn ah-siao rider. I wonder if anybody knows some dirt/rough rides in Malaysia where the Strom’s “off-road” capabilities can be tested? Anyone interested in organizing a Strom Dirt Trail ride up north?

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by mamaqye@March 08, 2007 06:28 pm

Hey guys, I just came back from a group ride to Fraser’s Hill. Those curves there are AMAZING, damn fun to play. Even old man me “safety rider” also kana side stand of the Strom. Too bad got pillion, if not I think even more fun.

 

 

Anyway, I was thinking, those curves are built for sports bikes types, not so friendly for the Strom unless U are damn ah-siao rider. I wonder if anybody knows some dirt/rough rides in Malaysia where the Strom’s “off-road” capabilities can be tested? Anyone interested in organizing a Strom Dirt Trail ride up north?

Institute Haiwan (Animal Instituition) at Ayer Keroh...

 

Gunung Belumut along route 5....

 

this are the smaller trails that u might want to try first before heading to Rompin...

 

all within Johor State

[private_asylum]

Hi fellas,

 

Anyone free for meetup session tonight say after 8pm??

 

Venue: Arab Street / Kampung Glam.

[Asap]

Onz. Juz keep me posted on time/location. Hope to cya all.

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by private_asylum@March 09, 2007 10:39 am

Hi fellas,

 

Anyone free for meetup session tonight say after 8pm??

 

Venue: Arab Street / Kampung Glam.

I will be there after 9pm...

[desmokat]

wats there about??

[Al-Simmons]

hey guys,

anyone free tonight (later) can meet us at Kampong Glam Cafe (Bussorah Street) from 9pm onwards.

 

Al-Simmons, Asap, private_asylum n byteblock will be there...

the more strommers the better.

[mamaqye]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@March 09, 2007 04:38 am

Institute Haiwan (Animal Instituition) at Ayer Keroh...

 

Gunung Belumut along route 5....

 

this are the smaller trails that u might want to try first before heading to Rompin...

 

all within Johor State

Hey bro.....sounds like U know you stuff man. Can U elaborate or give more details bout those places? For example, the only place in Ayer Keroh I know is that rest stop on the NE HiWay with the A&W rootbeer float!! haha..........

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by mamaqye@March 10, 2007 01:11 pm

Hey bro.....sounds like U know you stuff man. Can U elaborate or give more details bout those places? For example, the only place in Ayer Keroh I know is that rest stop on the NE HiWay with the A&W rootbeer float!! haha..........

take a look at the map below...

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=3771096.jpg

 

"The Animal Institute" (Intitute Haiwan) and Gunung Belumut mark on the map. Rompin is just off Kahang. Nice place for big trailies.

 

here are some pics from the "Animal Institute". Can enter for free... The security kind enough to let us ride inside...

 

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p11e74e3acacf15bc1bf58833da5e5647/ee8788ad.jpg

 

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p7bac1fe1c5443146130736138e3a9713/ee8784fa.jpg

 

Here are some photos inside Rompin. If the weather is wet, expect to fall down with ur bike...

 

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid219/pdf4bf3c24f3213779d62bdb8db2f188b/ebf97924.jpg

 

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid219/pb542ad741d87469ce43fb0f3792e3090/ebf956f9.jpg

 

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid219/pcbf839e03a2a0e088359e210b51a28d4/ebf95b3a.jpg

 

Photos courtesy of Varadero 125 guys. If an underpowered 150kg machine with 15hp can do this, i don't see why a 200kg beast with 98hp can't.

[desmokat]

200kg beast with 98hp.. can.. why not.. just that will ski easily.. haha...

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by desmokat@March 11, 2007 02:09 pm

200kg beast with 98hp.. can.. why not.. just that will ski easily.. haha...

that's where ur defensive riding skills comes in handy....

[desmokat]

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@March 11, 2007 02:12 pm

that's where ur defensive riding skills comes in handy....

haha.. yea man... so u guys going anymore of this trip ??

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by desmokat@March 11, 2007 02:35 pm

haha.. yea man... so u guys going anymore of this trip ??

maybe can do it one day probably on a saturday or sunday...

can play the twisties n a little off road...

 

anyway this coming tuesday will be at GP RnR from 10pm onwards...there will be a few stroms....anyone free can make ur way there...

[desmokat]

me tough la.. now whole month on standby.. so cannot anyhow go malaysia.. if got anything. i die la.. hehe

[mamaqye]

Wah kao, the tracks look damn fun to ride......OK, I'm definitely going soon. Tanx man.........now just need to plan if can take leave.

[Guest xanc]

guys, juz wondering whether do u guys noe the latest price for a new strom650? thnx!

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by xanc@March 12, 2007 09:23 pm

guys, juz wondering whether do u guys noe the latest price for a new strom650? thnx!

machine price about $14.5K...there's only 2 piece left in singapore at loois if i'm not wrong....black n maroon or red....

[Guest xanc]

tats really a quick reply..

i haf no qualms on the bike's performance n everything but im juz concern over the price n availability of the parts..

im not toking abt the normal servicing parts but more of the wear n tear parts.. can shed sum light on it?

[Guest xanc]

tats really a quick reply..

i haf no qualms on the bike's performance n everything but im juz concern over the price n availability of the parts..

im not toking abt the normal servicing parts but more of the wear n tear parts.. can shed sum light on it?

[mamaqye]

Originally posted by xanc@March 12, 2007 09:52 pm

tats really a quick reply..

i haf no qualms on the bike's performance n everything but im juz concern over the price n availability of the parts..

im not toking abt the normal servicing parts but more of the wear n tear parts.. can shed sum light on it?

Yeah......Strommy parts are harder to find than normal. PLUS, Suzuki bikes for some strange reason have lower resale value. BUT, ask any STROM rider, its a real fun bike to ride n no worries bout maintanance..............just ride the damn thing............haha

[Guest xanc]

HAHA! worry more bout the higher cost on the parts...

currently considering 2 really exciting bikes, the strom650 n the tdm900..

 

the yammies haf cheaper n easier to find parts for sure but the strom is lower in cc so insurance cheaper for me(im only 23)..

 

the strom has a meaner outlook and bigger in frame but the yammie has slightly more oomph!

 

so im kinda in a fix on which to get wif all the pros n cons..

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by xanc@March 13, 2007 11:29 am

HAHA! worry more bout the higher cost on the parts...

currently considering 2 really exciting bikes, the strom650 n the tdm900..

 

the yammies haf cheaper n easier to find parts for sure but the strom is lower in cc so insurance cheaper for me(im only 23)..

 

the strom has a meaner outlook and bigger in frame but the yammie has slightly more oomph!

 

so im kinda in a fix on which to get wif all the pros n cons..

if u intend getting the tdm...might as well u get strom1k...insurance around the same.

 

Anyway insurance for 650 n 1k is only 200-300 difference....besides the fuel consumption....the oomph! u get from the vstrom1k cannot be compared to tdm...

tdm of course parts cheaper and they have a very reliable agent...

 

i was thinking of getting the 650 at first...lighter yes but only like 20-30kg difference? after u ride for a few months...u would have wish that u have gotten the 1000...

anyway to each his own...i'm just giving my opinion cos i nearly got a 650...

 

and by the way i'm also 23...

[desmokat]

parts for the strom is quite alright la.. its the same engine as tl1000 .. just go to the suzuki agent then u have le lor..

 

as for the others minor maintenance.. its a common spare parts..

[desmokat]

think last 2 weeks saw a yellow DL1000 on pie. with side racks de.. think the plate is F?3330? isis ?not too sure.