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L3nny
05-06-15, 06:49 PM
Well almost

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-63NpsiyHoH8/VXHrLNgcmAI/AAAAAAAAfaI/_uQ0bMZG528/w996-h563-no/IMAG0543.jpg

Had it 3 days and done nearly 400 miles so far.

It's a bit of a change going from a litre sports bike to an old man's adventure tourer but actually on the roads I ride on, it's much nicer to ride and probably faster.

Riding position is so much better than a sports bike, you can actually see around you and the wide bars make it easier to chuck about. Although it's big it's not actually that heavy it feels more like a supermoto than a tourer.

Got an amazing deal as well, worked out cheaper to get a new one than used so that's a bonus too.

The forks seem a bit bouncy, more so than the 2 demo bikes I took out so I think they need a bit of adjusting and it's only a matter of time before I drop it because I'm on tiptoes when it's stationary but it's got engine bars so it'll be reet.

Best thing about riding it is you can't see how ugly it is when sat on it :smt078
Bibio
05-06-15, 07:51 PM
nice one. enjoy your new toy :-)

BTW i'm sure that suzuki are doing a free seat exchange which might help get your feet on the ground.
L3nny
05-06-15, 07:56 PM
Apparently the lowered seat is like a plank but I'll give it a go.
maviczap
05-06-15, 08:00 PM
Apparently the lowered seat is like a plank but I'll give it a go.


Get it modified with a gel insert
maviczap
05-06-15, 08:00 PM
That exhaust has to go, otherwise its nice!
Bibio
05-06-15, 08:03 PM
That exhaust has to go, otherwise its nice!

here was me thinking it was a stealth pannier :rolleyes:
L3nny
05-06-15, 08:11 PM
here was me thinking it was a stealth pannier :rolleyes:

I could keep my pasties in it to keep them warm :)

Undecided on whether to get a new can or not. It'll be covered with the panniers most of the time and the standard can actually sounds quite nice when you're giving it the beans and when you're not it's nice and quiet.
andrewsmith
05-06-15, 08:11 PM
That exhaust has to go, otherwise its nice!
I thought it was an emergency fuel tank

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Bibio
05-06-15, 08:28 PM
I could keep my pasties in it to keep them warm :)

Undecided on whether to get a new can or not. It'll be covered with the panniers most of the time and the standard can actually sounds quite nice when you're giving it the beans and when you're not it's nice and quiet.

its an adventure bike who cares. they all look fugly so just keep as is.
Specialone
06-06-15, 07:05 AM
See, I think it looks good, unlike some in this genre, cross tourer and GS spring to mind.

I didn't find the strom that high tbh, you must have really short legs or the preload wound down too much.
L3nny
06-06-15, 01:05 PM
Yeah, I'm a shortarse.
Bibio
06-06-15, 04:52 PM
Yeah, I'm a shortarse.
hahahaaaaaaa, my feet are about 2'' off the ground when i sit on one of those. sitting on an SV pointy i'm ballet dancing :smt046
Mrs DJ Fridge
06-06-15, 10:56 PM
I have a baby strom (650) and I love it, so much easier for longer trips than the sv
BanannaMan
06-06-15, 11:49 PM
Nice bike!
They are getting rave reviews on this side of the pond.
Currently one of the most popular bikes sold.








I have a baby strom (650) and I love it, so much easier for longer trips than the sv



The adventure bike popularity must be getting to me.
Starting to like the look of these, maybe my next bike.(maybe)
Matt-EUC
07-06-15, 06:01 AM
I have the baby strom too, it's magniflorious.
Swin
08-06-15, 05:55 PM
This is my next bike - although I'm not looking to buy until early next year