Al Z. Heimer Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Came across a deal that I could not pass up. Farkles up the yazoo. Picked it up tonight and road it home about 50 miles. I was quite impressed. Could not believe how quiet it is. Very little wind buffeting as well. Can't wait to rack up some miles on this. I now have 2 pissed off Hondas in the garage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Sweet! Looks very well sorted out, all the right stuff on it. '08? Trying to remember when the Gen1 went flat black. I have an '09 that's new to me and loving it so far (had a 1k before that). If you head East and South (and you probably will) drop me a PM...always glad to ride with another Strom rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Sweet! Looks very well sorted out, all the right stuff on it. '08? Trying to remember when the Gen1 went flat black. I have an '09 that's new to me and loving it so far (had a 1k before that). If you head East and South (and you probably will) drop me a PM...always glad to ride with another Strom rider.Yes an 08. The guy was picking up his new KTM tomorrow and really wanted this gone. The only thing so far that I'm not crazy about is the shorty levers that are on it. With the gloves I had on I could only 2 finger them. With my arthritis it got pretty uncomfortable when I was in traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 congo old man, u deserve a break from that super sport riding by the time i sell that zx i am getting one as well. so we can be strom toopers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Yes an 08. The guy was picking up his new KTM tomorrow and really wanted this gone. The only thing so far that I'm not crazy about is the shorty levers that are on it. With the gloves I had on I could only 2 finger them. With my arthritis it got pretty uncomfortable when I was in traffic. I hear ya on the levers, I don't like shorties either. I got some of the Chinese ASV knock-offs on mine but they're longer style - just a touch shorter than the OEM's. Edited June 2, 2015 by swingset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I put shorties on all my bikes, I've never needed a long lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 i think i am doing it wrong, but i am used to holding lever with all fingers extended rather than the two finger tech. Was able to fine control the throttle with just the thumb "wrap" around it and the palm. UNTIL now. The 14 is a handful and just pulls out of this grip need to change habits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Congrats Jerry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) i think i am doing it wrong, but i am used to holding lever with all fingers extended rather than the two finger tech. Was able to fine control the throttle with just the thumb "wrap" around it and the palm. UNTIL now. The 14 is a handful and just pulls out of this grip need to change habits I feel ya. My 14's pull is what taught me to ride with ring and pinky being my primary grip at all times -- stock levers were adjusted out to the furthest point so I'd quit smashing my other fingers. Now, shorty levers just feel so right. Play a lot more guitar Doc, you're grip will smash lumber Oh, and nice new ride Alz!! Edited June 3, 2015 by Hellmutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grindle Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Counting my big wheel thread shouldn't this be 3.0? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Counting my big wheel thread shouldn't this be 3.0?Tricycles don't count. Uhhh neither can I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Bye-bye Goldwing. More like the red one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Nice bike! V-Stroms are outstanding scoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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