Fellow vstrom owner here. Your bike is by far the cleanest first gen I saw in a long time. Keep up the good work!

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@flimbar

Жыл бұрын

Indeed my 2006 looks like a rusted hunk of shit, always the scruffiest bike on the ride out, but I still love it.

That bike is amazingly clean and really well looked after

Brilliant. I own 2007 vstrom have travelled 2 up around OZ without any problems I only have stubble holder on the oil filter and have travelled outback. Still runs like new.

Well done...........JB..

Well done. Very clean for a 17 years old bike ! Respect 🙂 Greeting from France

Very nice shape 👍

Excellent motorcycle. I have a 2017 and think it is a superb machine. I've had bigger and faster, yet my bike is totally satisfying. I'm nursing a broken elbow , since a woman cut me off and I went down at about 40 mph. I was on my DR 650 at the time. I'm glad my VStrom wasn't involved. Anyway, you take top notch care of your bike. It's very nice looking!

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is the smallest engined bike I have had to date, previous bikes included an Aprilia RSV Mille and BMW R1100S amongst others. However it has plenty of power, super comfortable and capable long distance while returning 60mpg. I won’t be selling this one for a while… if ever 😊. Get well soon!

Beautiful bike👍

Beautiful bike ❤

Amazing mate! Your bike is stunning! Great work on keeping it in mint condition

@graingerblaze

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very kind of you to say 😊

Very neat bike!!

What a gorgeous bike that is! Mint ❤

@graingerblaze

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Just giving it another clean and new MOT next week as it’s time for me to sell. Been a great 6 years of ownership but I just fancy a change now 😢… still immaculate though as Suzuki did make these first gens well 😊

@CuillinG

3 ай бұрын

@@graingerblaze credit to Suzuki, but also to you for taking such good care of her! Happy new bike hunting, what you going for?

@graingerblaze

3 ай бұрын

@@CuillinG​​⁠absolute no idea! I like the Moto Guzzi V85TT, also the Honda African Twin, and if feeling a little weird the BMW R Nine T. I haven’t decide yet, will sell sometime soon then enjoy the shopping experience… just hope I don’t come to regret selling such a great bike. 😊

@CuillinG

3 ай бұрын

Happy shopping! 🏍️

Nice bike. I just picked up a 2009 650, my first mod was to take off the Michelin Sports Trails that came on it and put on a set of Shinko 705's,pained me to do it because the Michelins are new, fantastic road tire but not so good on dirt roads.

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling. I have got a pair of K60 scouts in the garage, waiting to fit them but should make the green lanes a bit safer.

That is a well sorted and amazingly clean bike. Respect. I have a 99 SV curvy. LED headlight bulbs made a huge difference and Its wired for a heated waistcoat and satnav. But there the comparison ends. It isn’t a dog, but it looks dog tired compared to yours. Nice vid.

@graingerblaze

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my OCD can be annoying but it does help keep the old bike looking good. The headlights on the DL are huge so even good halogen bulbs put out plenty of light, but LED’s would make a nice addition so one day I will follow suit. Safe riding 😊

A beutiful bike sir

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

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Quite the stunner! (Queue slow clapping…)

nice moto !!!!!!!!!! emmmmmmm

Nice job! I’ve had my 2007 DL650 for a couple years now and love adding mods to suit my riding. What’s the fun of a new bike if there’s nothing to change?

That motorcycle in my country, Venezuela, is the year 2014

Its amazing rhat a 17 year bike still looks great!! Love the stickers on the wheels. Where did you get those?

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

Good old eBay, they are Suzuki racing wheel stickers and the link is below: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254274205779?hash=item3b33ec7853:g:tKcAAOSw8bpak7z6

Did you buy or make the front cylinder protection rubber flap? If you bought where from please? Also do you have a road tyre preference? Lovely looking bike.

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

I made the larger front flap, it's just 6mm thick black shot blast rubber sheet. It's easy to cut with a sharp knife, if you look for an A4 sheet on eBay or similar. In regards to tyres it's always personal choice. I currently have Bridgestone A41 front and rear which are brilliant street tyres. I have covered over 14k on them and they could do another 1k if needed, but I want to do more green lanes so will be changing to the Michelin Anekee Adventure tyres shortly. Happy safe riding ☺️

Where did you get the wheel decals? I think it’s a nice touch

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

Wheel decals were just off eBay, lots of styles and colours. I have had them on now for over 4 years, so they look a little faded. I will replace this winter, not expensive but as you say a nice touch.

Love the look of your bike, super clean. The mods you’ve done are very nice and tidy. I’ve just picked up a 2011 650 vstrom and I love it, such an upgrade over my little klx250. What mirrors are those btw?

@graingerblaze

Жыл бұрын

They are great bikes, and like all bikes if you look after them they go on for ever. Happy riding 😊

@graingerblaze

Жыл бұрын

The mirrors are Aprilia Tuono, not everyone likes them but I prefer them to the OEM ones that have been nicknamed ‘barn doors’ by other owners. 😊

@teddyvabson

Жыл бұрын

@@graingerblaze Thank you for a fast reply, just ordered me a pair of those, they look great on your bike. The stock ones are ugly, and they cause a bit of noise and buffeting I think.

@graingerblaze

Жыл бұрын

@@teddyvabson yes some have mentioned before that the stock mirrors cause buffering, I can’t say I noticed but the Aprilia ones certainly don’t 😊

Did you notice any distortion on the mirrors from the vibrations? Are they alluminium with plastic cover on the mirror?

@graingerblaze

Жыл бұрын

No vibrations on the mirrors, they remain clear at all speeds. They have aluminium arms with the head plastic, cheap cost but quality looking. 😊

Lovely condition , congratulations a little tidier than my 54 plate DL650 , on which I’ve done lots of mods but not with the diligence you have shown , no hugger though ?

@graingerblaze

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I had a rear hugger but stones and mud were always getting stuck, sounds awful when you come off a trail and back on tarmac. Although clean I do use the bike 50/50 between commuting to work and riding green lanes around my home. Rear huggers are great on road but less helpful off road 😉

@ccampbell1117

Жыл бұрын

@@graingerblaze understood , I nickname my Strom an ST with Avon road tyres and touring kit.

@graingerblaze

Жыл бұрын

@@ccampbell1117 they make great touring bikes I agree, been all over Europe but I need to get further one day. For now the green lanes and twisty fell roads of Cumbria will have to suffice 😊

Where did you get the shelf with the switch and USB port from? I think it’s smart. I wouldn’t mind one.

@graingerblaze

8 күн бұрын

Cosmo Accessories: www.cosmo-accessories.com/

How many miles? I've got 84,000 on my 2009 Wee. Where are the side mirrors from?

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

The previous owner bought the bike new and in the 12 years he only covered 8,000 miles. I have had the bike for 4 years now and the current mileage is just over 32k. The mirrors are from an Aprilia Tuono. They are a perfect fit and much better than the barn door OEM versions. Happy riding 😊

Hi Sam, what handlebar extenders have you used?

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, they are from Zeta, link below: www.dirtbikebitz.com/Zeta-Bar-Riser-and-Offset-Kit-Handlebar-Riser-Kit/d57139755.htm

@fraserwallace2016

2 жыл бұрын

@@graingerblaze thanks mate, I've got the same bike myself. Can't fault it! Enjoy the good weather

Hey rider !!! What model handlebars are those??? Why did you change them ??? Wider ????😊😊🏍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺👍

@graingerblaze

10 ай бұрын

The handlebars are Renthal 613-01. They are aluminium so have a little more flex, wider as I prefer it and because I bent the steel OEM ones when I dropped the bike. Just remember if you change to the, you will need new end plugs (same OD but being aluminium they are thicker so have a smaller ID). Enjoy 🙂

@artmchugh5644

10 ай бұрын

@@graingerblaze thanks for the reply!!!! Just got a 2006 DL and I have been tuning the bike for me, but the bars are a bit weird, coming from my 2015 multistrada and the wide bars on it are nice !!! Here is my bike ,you may enjoy it!!🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺👍

@artmchugh5644

10 ай бұрын

@@graingerblaze kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqafs5dufpioesY.htmlfeature=shared

Can i ask what that is hanging under your radiator ?

@graingerblaze

2 ай бұрын

I replaced the standard rubber flap with a much larger version to keep the road debris of the front cylinder and exhaust manifold. It makes no difference to engine cooling as it doesn’t cover the radiator, but keeps the header pipe much cleaner and reduces the amount of water sprayed up at the front spark plug. 😊

@garystratton8731

2 ай бұрын

Good idea just bought a 2011 one of these in the orange red colour with 1000 miles on from new looking forward to getting it 👍👍

@graingerblaze

2 ай бұрын

Lovely bikes, very reliable and very comfy. Enjoy 😊

@garystratton8731

2 ай бұрын

@@graingerblaze Thanks buddy It had original Suzuki Panniers. 👍👍

Has the bike been repainted?

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

No, it’s all original! There are a few spots of corrosion but you have to look hard, Suzuki do build and finish bikes well 😊.

@tomthomsen990

2 жыл бұрын

@@graingerblaze I was asking because my 2005 has a silver (aluminum look) frame and swingarm. Also the blue on mine looks lighter. I only have 6k miles on it. It has zero rust or scratches of any kind. But......it just simply doesn't get riden enough. I'm in Southern California.

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomthomsen990 hiya, if the frame and swing arm are silver then it’s a 2004 K4 bike. In 2005 they changed the frame swing arm to black (K5). The blue should be the same, probably just the camera or the low light levels when I was filming 😊

@tomthomsen990

2 жыл бұрын

@@graingerblaze my 2008 DL 1000 has black frame and swingarm but not my 650. I'll have to investigate the steering tube.....registration calls the bike a 2005 model, sold in 2005. Very strange. I like the black WAY better! Thanks for the reply!

@graingerblaze

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomthomsen990 suzukicycles.org/V-Strom/index.html?DL650-V-Strom.shtml~isoraami