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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:40 pm
Post subject: V-Strom 650 or Shadow Sabre???
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I have it narrowed down to 2 very different bikes. I'll probably buy
used unless I get a smoking deal on a last-year closeout. Looking at
2005's and newer. Can't decide if I want the maintenance-free shaft
drive hydraulic valve cruiser, or the very versatile V-Strom with the
chain drive and shim/bucket valves but awesome fuel injection.
I'll mostly use it to commute to work, with some weekend trips and
some long trips. I wanna do a deep south tour loop starting in
Missouri, down through arkansas and texas, across louisiana to
florida, up thru the carolinas, and back across tennessee and kentucky
to missouri. The V-Strom would also be great for local adventure since
they will handle some unpaved roads. I am leaning more toward the Wee-
Strom. I have also thought too that a Bandit 600 would be a good
compromise bike if the money was really tight.
Anybody got anything positive or negative to say about these two
bikes? Which would make the better tourer, commuter, etc.? |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:28 pm
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In article
<bcbd84dd-129d-4913-8aa6-090ce13677a4.RemoveThis@e4g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,
catfish <fishallnight.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I have it narrowed down to 2 very different bikes. I'll probably buy
> used unless I get a smoking deal on a last-year closeout. Looking at
> 2005's and newer. Can't decide if I want the maintenance-free shaft
> drive hydraulic valve cruiser, or the very versatile V-Strom with the
> chain drive and shim/bucket valves but awesome fuel injection.
> I'll mostly use it to commute to work, with some weekend trips and
> some long trips. I wanna do a deep south tour loop starting in
> Missouri, down through arkansas and texas, across louisiana to
> florida, up thru the carolinas, and back across tennessee and kentucky
> to missouri. The V-Strom would also be great for local adventure since
> they will handle some unpaved roads. I am leaning more toward the Wee-
> Strom. I have also thought too that a Bandit 600 would be a good
> compromise bike if the money was really tight.
> Anybody got anything positive or negative to say about these two
> bikes? Which would make the better tourer, commuter, etc.?
Based on my own preferences (I ride a BMW R-GW), go with the Wee-Strom.
Its upright riding position and the pegs straight down make for a
comfortable and versatile riding position. It's probably more
maneuverable than the Shadow, too.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:31 pm
Post subject: Re: V-Strom 650 or Shadow Sabre??? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"catfish" <fishallnight DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have it narrowed down to 2 very different bikes. I'll probably buy
> used unless I get a smoking deal on a last-year closeout. Looking at
> 2005's and newer. Can't decide if I want the maintenance-free shaft
> drive hydraulic valve cruiser, or the very versatile V-Strom with the
> chain drive and shim/bucket valves but awesome fuel injection.
> I'll mostly use it to commute to work, with some weekend trips and
> some long trips. I wanna do a deep south tour loop starting in
> Missouri, down through arkansas and texas, across louisiana to
> florida, up thru the carolinas, and back across tennessee and kentucky
> to missouri. The V-Strom would also be great for local adventure since
> they will handle some unpaved roads. I am leaning more toward the Wee-
> Strom. I have also thought too that a Bandit 600 would be a good
> compromise bike if the money was really tight.
> Anybody got anything positive or negative to say about these two
> bikes? Which would make the better tourer, commuter, etc.?
Buy the V-Strom. Call me when you take your tour.
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Minister and Prophet,
Church of Rec.Motorcycles®. >> Stay informed about: V-Strom 650 or Shadow Sabre??? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:37 pm
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"catfish" <fishallnight.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have it narrowed down to 2 very different bikes. I'll probably buy
> used unless I get a smoking deal on a last-year closeout. Looking at
> 2005's and newer. Can't decide if I want the maintenance-free shaft
> drive hydraulic valve cruiser, or the very versatile V-Strom with the
> chain drive and shim/bucket valves but awesome fuel injection.
No contest - go for the Wee-Strom. Chain and valve maintenance
isn't that big a deal, and at least for me it'd rate a couple of orders
of magnitude higher on the grin-meter. Ain't no such thing as a
maintenance-free bike, anyway. And the Wee will do just about
anything you want, short of being a real dirt bike.
Bob M. >> Stay informed about: V-Strom 650 or Shadow Sabre??? |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:29 pm
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>I have it narrowed down to 2 very different bikes. I'll probably buy
> used unless I get a smoking deal on a last-year closeout. Looking at
> 2005's and newer. Can't decide if I want the maintenance-free shaft
> drive hydraulic valve cruiser, or the very versatile V-Strom with the
> chain drive and shim/bucket valves but awesome fuel injection.
> I'll mostly use it to commute to work, with some weekend trips and
> some long trips. I wanna do a deep south tour loop starting in
> Missouri, down through arkansas and texas, across louisiana to
> florida, up thru the carolinas, and back across tennessee and kentucky
> to missouri. The V-Strom would also be great for local adventure since
> they will handle some unpaved roads. I am leaning more toward the Wee-
> Strom. I have also thought too that a Bandit 600 would be a good
> compromise bike if the money was really tight.
> Anybody got anything positive or negative to say about these two
> bikes? Which would make the better tourer, commuter, etc.?
I've owned my V-Strom 1000 since Nov 06 and have put on 12,000+ miles so
far. The V-Strom is a very capable and fun bike. No issues except that I'm
on my second set of tires.  I use it for fun and commuting.
Keep leaning toward the Strom, you'll like it. Check out
www.stromtroopers.com and http://11109.rapidforum.com/ for more info than
you'll ever need.
I traded in a cruiser, Suzuki Volusia, after putting 14,000 miles on it in
less than a year, because I didn't like it for long distance touring.
WSikorski aka "CigarSki"
2006 Suzuki DL1000 "V-Strom"
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:29 pm
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"catfish" <fishallnight.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have it narrowed down to 2 very different bikes. I'll probably buy
> used unless I get a smoking deal on a last-year closeout. Looking at
Could this mean you need 2 bikes to be happy?
It's okay to be a bike poligamist. I too have sinned. >> Stay informed about: V-Strom 650 or Shadow Sabre??? |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:29 pm
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"peter" <nospam.DeleteThis@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> "catfish" <fishallnight.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:bcbd84dd-129d-4913-8aa6-090ce13677a4@e4g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>I have it narrowed down to 2 very different bikes. I'll probably buy
>> used unless I get a smoking deal on a last-year closeout. Looking at
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> Could this mean you need 2 bikes to be happy?
> It's okay to be a bike poligamist. I too have sinned.
REPENT!
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:25 pm
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"Timberwoof" <timberwoof.spam.TakeThisOut@infernosoft.com> wrote in message
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> In article
> <bcbd84dd-129d-4913-8aa6-090ce13677a4.TakeThisOut@e4g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,
> catfish <fishallnight.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> I have it narrowed down to 2 very different bikes. I'll probably buy
>> used unless I get a smoking deal on a last-year closeout. Looking at
>> 2005's and newer. Can't decide if I want the maintenance-free shaft
>> drive hydraulic valve cruiser, or the very versatile V-Strom with the
>> chain drive and shim/bucket valves but awesome fuel injection.
>> I'll mostly use it to commute to work, with some weekend trips and
>> some long trips. I wanna do a deep south tour loop starting in
>> Missouri, down through arkansas and texas, across louisiana to
>> florida, up thru the carolinas, and back across tennessee and kentucky
>> to missouri. The V-Strom would also be great for local adventure since
>> they will handle some unpaved roads. I am leaning more toward the Wee-
>> Strom. I have also thought too that a Bandit 600 would be a good
>> compromise bike if the money was really tight.
>> Anybody got anything positive or negative to say about these two
>> bikes? Which would make the better tourer, commuter, etc.?
>
> Based on my own preferences (I ride a BMW R-GW), go with the Wee-Strom.
> Its upright riding position and the pegs straight down make for a
> comfortable and versatile riding position. It's probably more
> maneuverable than the Shadow, too.
I have a Shadow 600 as my first motorcycle (bought it this year and learned
to ride this year).
I have to agree about the seating position issues, and that is apparent to
me even though I've never owned any other motorcycle. The pegs are far
enough forward that you can't stand up if you want to. A different frame
style would probably be better.
Also, the motorcycle doesn't perform all that well. It will get on the
freeway fine and cruise fine, but it doesn't have all that much zip. I
think it has 40 horsepower.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:28 pm
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:38 pm
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On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:40:20 -0800 (PST), catfish <fishallnight.DeleteThis@hotmail.com>
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>across tennessee
It's not too early to make reservations at Hunt's Lodge. One weekend in June is
already booked solid - every cabin occupied.
Oh, and get the V-strom. There's no comparison for serious riders.
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:27 am
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:34 am
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peter <nospam.RemoveThis@nospam.com> wrote:
> "catfish" <fishallnight.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:bcbd84dd-129d-4913-8aa6-090ce13677a4@e4g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> >I have it narrowed down to 2 very different bikes. I'll probably buy
> > used unless I get a smoking deal on a last-year closeout. Looking at
>
> Could this mean you need 2 bikes to be happy?
> It's okay to be a bike poligamist. I too have sinned.
<Examines sig>
So have I, brother, so have I.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:49 am
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"Jack Hunt" <jhunt1x RemoveThis @tds.net> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:40:20 -0800 (PST), catfish
> <fishallnight RemoveThis @hotmail.com>
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>>across tennessee
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> It's not too early to make reservations at Hunt's Lodge. One weekend in
> June is
> already booked solid - every cabin occupied.
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> Oh, and get the V-strom. There's no comparison for serious riders.
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> Jack www.huntslodge.com
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Any hillbilly teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenage hookers in the area?
I want to cornvert them.
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:12 am
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:36 am
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On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:38:07 -0500, Jack Hunt <jhunt1x.DeleteThis@tds.net> wrote:
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>It's not too early to make reservations at Hunt's Lodge. One weekend in June is
>already booked solid - every cabin occupied.
Oh, oh! Have I waited too long to book my cabin for June?
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