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Old 10-30-2009, 06:56 PM   #1
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Default '09 V-Strom (Wee) - Need some opinions

I posted this on ADV as well but I wanted to yet the opinion of the people here as well since some of you I've posted with for years.

I love my 2003 SV650S but I went to buy some chain wax today and came across a brand new 2009 DL-650 V-Strom for 6k out the door (less if I trade my SV in which I would need to do since I don't have room for 2 bikes). It's the "orange" color and it's freakin' gorgeous.

I've had my SV for 6 years and I love it dearly but the V-Strom is more in-line with my riding style and it has a much better 2-up setup for my wife (who likes riding but isn't all that fond of the SV's passenger set or peg position).

Ack! What to do!!!!
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Old 10-30-2009, 07:01 PM   #2
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life is short, you work hard each day, YOU like the bike and can get the deal you desire, what's the problem again???? How many miles on your SV?
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Old 10-30-2009, 07:03 PM   #3
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How many miles on your SV?
I thought there was more (apparently I've put most of my miles on the sled the past few years ) but apparently 20k

More in the past couple of years because I finally started modifying it to be more comfortable on longer rides. The stock riding position is horrible.
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Old 10-30-2009, 08:29 PM   #4
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All the cool kids are buying bikes now so you might as well go for it

Just dont tell Heather

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Old 10-30-2009, 08:31 PM   #5
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Fuck it, buy it!!!
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Old 10-30-2009, 08:34 PM   #6
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Its ugly as sin, but comfy and fun, and if its abs equipped that makes it all the more better
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Old 10-30-2009, 08:36 PM   #7
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Fuck it, buy it!!!
Doesnt get much easier than that

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Old 10-31-2009, 01:03 AM   #8
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Old 10-31-2009, 08:37 AM   #9
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The place is closed until Monday. If they give me a reasonable amount for the SV I will buy the Strom. Selling an SV outright around here won't get me very far... Most people around here are looking for GSXR's or Harleys.
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Old 10-31-2009, 10:02 AM   #10
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Those are the do it all swiss-army-knife of bikes, I think. I figured it would give up a lot 'on road', but I was extremely impressed with iDave's (from ADV) ability to ride the wheels off his and run about as quick a pace as I'm comfortable riding on the street on a supersport.

Here's my buddy Brent chasing Dave on an 05~06 Wee - 2up with clapped-out 50k stock suspension (hard to see with the extreme fish-eye of the GoPro).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdpqN8w65Hc

One thing I'd highly recommend - cartridge emulators & an upgraded shock, since it's a pogo-stick in stock form (but obviously that doesn't keep a skilled rider from flogging the snot out of one )
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