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Suzuki V-Strom 1000

melvinho

By melvinho
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Asap Newbie

Asap

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Originally posted by solo@Mar 24 2005, 12:38 PM

As requested by one of the members here, below is the info for dent removal -

 

Ah Yew is the guy who knocks the dents out. he does not have his own shop nor will he remove your fuel tank. Charges about $40 to $50, depending on difficulty. Address - blk 4035 amk ind pk 1 #01-53 (metal workshop which he shares)

 

there is a bike shop along the same row that will remove your tank for $15 for Ah Yew to fix. Address - blk 4035 amk ind pk 1 #01-39

 

time taken to remove dent is 30mins. time taken to remove and replace tank is 1hr.

I have a dent on my tank. Can this guy really remove the dent on fuel tank w/o damaging the tank paint work?

"Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window."

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chewbakka Newbie

chewbakka

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My 82' old horse need to be permanently put down due to its age but I still love her though. So been going around all over the places to find good deal newer bikes.. At 1st my mind was long set to take AT but then saw tdm900 and started to this mixed feeling.

 

So after checked around the price and my budget for 2nd hand bike I chose AT back...

 

Today went to Loois and saw a vtrom 1000 and the new one cost is somewhere close to a new tdm900. Now my mind getting haywired liao...

 

Came back and checked this reviews and thinking maybe I should get this v strom coz I like wat I read bout this baby...

 

Will be going over this afternoon with my wife and Hope vstrom owners can give some pointers once i get this beauty... Wish me luck!!!

civicblade Newbie

civicblade

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Why don't you consider the Varadero 1k as well.

 

These bikes belong to somewhat same categories and are good for touring. From my experience, TDM and Vstrom doesn't provide as much wind protection as the Varadero.

 

TDM has the best engine performance, the parallel 900cc twin revs happily like a inline 4. Pull cleanly from idle but is sweetest at higher rpms.. 5k up. Overall lacking in handling and touring aspect. The jerky on-off throttle response from the fuel injection is also a minus. Brakes, lightweight and great fuel consumption are a plus.

 

Varadero engine is rate at slightly higher peak power than TDM but bcos of the heavy bike. ~30+kg heavier than the TDM, it just doesn't feel as powerful as the TDM. but nevertheless, the V90 big twin speaks of character.. you can really feel the engine "breathing" and working under you. its addictive. Handling and brakes are also plus points. Wind protection is the best in its class. Lousy fuel consumption for carburetor models (pre03). Seems like the most capable bike for minor off road riding, although I have never test the bike off road before.

 

For the Vstrom, tried for a short ride. Position and size wise slightly larger than TDM but still smaller than Varadero. Don't think the wind protection will be too much better than the TDM. Not particularly impressed with engine performance during city riding. Not too sure why..its also a V90 1000cc twin derived from the TLS.

 

Hope it helps.

dv8vstrom Newbie

dv8vstrom

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Mr civicblade, I did consider for a varadero b4 got my vstrom. Even African Twin was in consideration. But it seems that Vara is a larger bike and heavier as compared to Vstrom and more $$$.....

 

For me I prefer the lighter and not $$$...

 

so Mr chewbakka, have u made ur choice? :goodluck:

"Many many cars make many many jam become many many problem!!!!"

 

!!!!!!!WORLD PEACE!!!!!!!!

 

 

chewbakka Newbie

chewbakka

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Now a proud owner of blue strom. It did crossed my mind to get a Varadaro but the price turned me off. If not wrong a little more cash and I can get a FJR.... But I'll make do with strom coz I do like its lightweight and the size fits me too ... Only the petrol is a killer... but no complain though...

 

Thanks guys for those advices and comments on all these bikes... See you guys on the road.

civicblade Newbie

civicblade

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Hi Chewbaka,

 

Congrats on your new Vstrom.

 

Did you get it new? How much does it cost you On the Road minus insurance?

 

What is the price of a new Varadero? I think the FJR cost $24k with insurance OTR from Hong Leong.

 

A new varadero cost almost the same? That's quite costly.. maybe its due to the fact that all varaderos are made in Spain.

 

The cost trickles down to us consumers due to the cost of manufacturing and spares parts prices are sky high for the varadero as well. Honda must be selling loads of Varaderos in Europe to have them built there.

dv8vstrom Newbie

dv8vstrom

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chewbakka... congrats.. its a gd piece of bike and furthermore liteweight.. enjoy ur date with ur new found girl... blue is a babe. mine is juz a piece of banana.. hope to c u on the road..

 

:goodluck:

"Many many cars make many many jam become many many problem!!!!"

 

!!!!!!!WORLD PEACE!!!!!!!!

 

 

vfr-shah Newbie

vfr-shah

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Originally posted by WingZer0@Nov 30 2005, 02:09 AM

don't mind me asking if there's any shop selling a 2nd hand vstorm? and roughly whats the price?

Saw a silver Vstrom at AS phoon, along changi rd. Dont know the price. Give them a call or drop by. I think it has corbin seat on it.

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hockie69 Newbie

hockie69

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Originally posted by WingZer0@Nov 30 2005, 02:09 AM

don't mind me asking if there's any shop selling a 2nd hand vstorm? and roughly whats the price?

ASp changi has 1.

 

saw it last monday. silver color.

 

but never ask abt price cos was there eyeing the RR6.:cheeky:

 

call them up.yeah? 67470770

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RIDE it while u can.....NOT when u want !.

dv8vstrom Newbie

dv8vstrom

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Dont mind asking? whats d price for a 2nd hand Vstrom? i got a K3 model 1st hand even though K4 was out in the market due to the price difference.... extra $$$ can invest in other parts such as crash bar, main stand, helmet and so on n on on ......

"Many many cars make many many jam become many many problem!!!!"

 

!!!!!!!WORLD PEACE!!!!!!!!

 

 

chewbakka Newbie

chewbakka

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Originally posted by dv8vstrom@Nov 30 2005, 12:17 AM

chewbakka... congrats.. its a gd piece of bike and furthermore liteweight.. enjoy ur date with ur new found girl... blue is a babe. mine is juz a piece of banana.. hope to c u on the road..

 

:goodluck:

I think I saw u at Loois the other day... With matching color raincoat am I right??? I wanna say hi but u were chatting to the mech...

 

Would be going down to the shop and ask Meng's opinion how to improve the engine.... Kinda itchy backside lah...

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Asap Newbie

Asap

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Hi V-Strom riders out there, planning to get an '02 V-Strom. Need some reviews & comments abt this bike. Worth buying??? :confused:

"Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window."

Pauche Newbie

Pauche

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Originally posted by Asap@Feb 21 2006, 10:45 AM

Hi V-Strom riders out there, planning to get an '02 V-Strom. Need some reviews & comments abt this bike. Worth buying??? :confused:

what is the market rate for an 02 Vstrom huh?

any accessories?

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The Zombie Newbie

The Zombie

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HI All

 

Any one know which shops in Singapore sell new (first-hand) V-Stroms?

 

How much are they OTR (35-year old rider's insurance)

 

Thanks for the answers

Do the Right Thing and the Rest will follow

Asap Newbie

Asap

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Originally posted by Pauche@Feb 23 2006, 09:48 AM

heard that the 02 and 03 models have some manufacture faults.... the clutch housing assembly.

really ah! Any v-strom riders out there to confirm this???

"Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window."

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Pauche Newbie

Pauche

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Originally posted by FastForward@Mar 6 2006, 11:57 AM

Hello Guys; I just bought a used Vstrom, need help on where to get accessories for this bike : windshield , crashbar and centre stands . Pls recommend .Thanx :thumb:

whats the market price for a used vstrom 1000 these days?

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