thepaleobiker
Paleo, Runner, Spiritual, Dancer
Hi all,
I am a rider coming off of 2 years on my gorgeous Vikki ST1100 Silver Metallic paint, and I've always lustfully eyed the ADV styled bikes (Versys, Stroms, NCXs etc) and finally found a lovely 2007 Wee strom near me in Southern Ohio. Bought her for $2800.
Pat was kind enough to come with me to take a look at the bike. Apparently pat knew the PO! Small world of motorcyclists !
I've christened her Val (Valerie) and I hope to have many smiles/miles on her
I am new to the bike so I am figuring out the most important mods I need to make to her, to get her to be suited to my style. The following are the mods planned (and whether I've made the mod yet or not)
- Taller Windshield (Bought the GIVI 260DST $119 from Revzilla.com ; Bike currently has the Madstad bracket on it with stock windshield)
- Any seat to replace the stock 650 seat!! I've bought the Suzuki GEL seat from 'realshelby' so I look forward to putting that seat on Val!
- I've the 'adventuretechbiz' PEG lowering kit with me (need to install them over this weekend)
- Purchased 'adventuretechbiz' Fork Brace + Mirror Extenders
- Other minor mods I consider essential to a touring/daily commuter
- - Running lights (I might add aux LEDs small ones & swap out existing turn bulbs for 1157 LEDs)
- - Stebel Horn
- - Fuse Box (bluesea 6 connections)
My thoughts on comparison after 300 miles of riding so far :-
V strom weakness :-
- Poor wind protection, and wind management
- awful stock seat
- Easily blown about in cross winds on highway
- Tractor like engine/gearing compared to the ST (this is not a con, but more of a perceived difference for me - I'll probably adjust and get used to this soon)
The pros are evident :-
- Easier to manage, less weight, super happy to lean in/out of curves
- Tons of aftermarket support (gosh, I'm almost sinking into a big problem of farkle addiction!!)
- Easy maintenance
I sold Vikki and I'm already missing that smooth V4. The Wee's V-twin is pretty smooth IMHO even comparable. Only the 1st Gear has a little jumpier motion compared to the ST. Also need to get my head around proper Chain maintenance procedure. Things I look forward to learning!!
Regards,
Vishnu
thepaleobiker
PS : If anyone's on stromtrooper/advrider/ vsari I'm on those under the same username !
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I am a rider coming off of 2 years on my gorgeous Vikki ST1100 Silver Metallic paint, and I've always lustfully eyed the ADV styled bikes (Versys, Stroms, NCXs etc) and finally found a lovely 2007 Wee strom near me in Southern Ohio. Bought her for $2800.
Pat was kind enough to come with me to take a look at the bike. Apparently pat knew the PO! Small world of motorcyclists !
I've christened her Val (Valerie) and I hope to have many smiles/miles on her
I am new to the bike so I am figuring out the most important mods I need to make to her, to get her to be suited to my style. The following are the mods planned (and whether I've made the mod yet or not)
- Taller Windshield (Bought the GIVI 260DST $119 from Revzilla.com ; Bike currently has the Madstad bracket on it with stock windshield)
- Any seat to replace the stock 650 seat!! I've bought the Suzuki GEL seat from 'realshelby' so I look forward to putting that seat on Val!
- I've the 'adventuretechbiz' PEG lowering kit with me (need to install them over this weekend)
- Purchased 'adventuretechbiz' Fork Brace + Mirror Extenders
- Other minor mods I consider essential to a touring/daily commuter
- - Running lights (I might add aux LEDs small ones & swap out existing turn bulbs for 1157 LEDs)
- - Stebel Horn
- - Fuse Box (bluesea 6 connections)
My thoughts on comparison after 300 miles of riding so far :-
V strom weakness :-
- Poor wind protection, and wind management
- awful stock seat
- Easily blown about in cross winds on highway
- Tractor like engine/gearing compared to the ST (this is not a con, but more of a perceived difference for me - I'll probably adjust and get used to this soon)
The pros are evident :-
- Easier to manage, less weight, super happy to lean in/out of curves
- Tons of aftermarket support (gosh, I'm almost sinking into a big problem of farkle addiction!!)
- Easy maintenance
I sold Vikki and I'm already missing that smooth V4. The Wee's V-twin is pretty smooth IMHO even comparable. Only the 1st Gear has a little jumpier motion compared to the ST. Also need to get my head around proper Chain maintenance procedure. Things I look forward to learning!!
Regards,
Vishnu
thepaleobiker
PS : If anyone's on stromtrooper/advrider/ vsari I'm on those under the same username !
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