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Originally Posted by BanannaMan
The smart money would be a new vstrom, but it I could get a deal on a low mileage sport tourer like a FJ1300 or a Connie...I might. Despite the weight, that hard luggage and shaft drive really suit the type riding I do now. But the lighter weight vstrom would last the rest of my riding career easily.
I'll see what's for sale when I have the money in hand.
Any suggestions??
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I've done just on 40,000 miles on a v-strom now, needed something upright to help my arthritic spine
I can thoroughly recommend it as an all-rounder, and if you get the centre stand option even chain maintenance is quick and easy.
I find it very easy on tyres (20,000 a set for me), chains and sprockets (25,000 on my last set) and fuel (65mpg is easy at a steady 65-70mph).
Only things I found needed changing right away were the screen and mirrors, they both create a lot of wind noise - replaced stock screen with a Givi Airflow and BMW F800 mirrors (Tuono Mirrors are a popular choice too) and the noise is gone