Suzuki Vstrom DL1000 first ride & impressions

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  • čas přidán 18. 09. 2023
  • 2014 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom, first Impressions after picking up the one owner bike, that had been sitting for a few years. Taking it home to go through the bike and replace the fluids and give it a once over. Love the big V-twin 1000 cc.
    #adventurebikes #suzukivstrom #vstrom1000
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Komentáře • 47

  • @doc650adventures
    @doc650adventures Před 10 měsíci +2

    Brother, congratulations on your new Mighty V-Strom! As per our conversation, looking forward to seeing the next chapter on the two Vs! Well done!!

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Howdy Brother DOC650, I think purchasing a Vstrom 1000 was inevitable, since that day in NC when your V1050 pulled my Tenere 6 bike lengths getting onto the freeway. 🤣😂 I never thought I would like a big heavy liter bike but the ride home through Montana was a game changer. I'm only keeping one of the 3 Vstroms that have made a nest in my garage.

  • @scottcoleman8016
    @scottcoleman8016 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Fantastic bike - I have a twin to yours and am also based in Phoenix. Just returned from a trip to Alaska and it ran flawlessly the entire trip - enjoy!

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci

      What a amazing trip to Alaska that must have been. Reliability is hallmark of the Vstrom line up. Thank you

  • @CurtPottorff
    @CurtPottorff Před 10 měsíci +1

    My 1050 was the one bike I regret getting rid of the most. Good call on the Strom!!!

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci

      The V1050 is an amazing bike, DOC650 has one and I partially blame him for me wanting a bigger bike when he smoked my T700 in the Outer Banks, NC this year. 🤣

  • @planeflyer21
    @planeflyer21 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Me: "Hi! I'm calling about the black Vstrom. Oh, sold already...okay. I'll call about the red one for sale..." 🤣
    In all seriousness though, nice score! Looking forward to more of these Vstrom expeditions.

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci

      Shhh …. The Black Vstrom is a secret 🤫
      Big Red has a destiny and porpoise to fill first.

  • @imyourhuckleberry357
    @imyourhuckleberry357 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Absolutely great bike VW....I bet it's a comfy ride.

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci

      It's a good riding bike, its first maiden voyage was yesterday to Flagstaff at 7500 ft and it got me there and back. I really never thought I would enjoy a LARGE adventure-ish bike, but I haven't had to pick it up yet either. 🤣😂

  • @JdilpkleRS
    @JdilpkleRS Před 10 měsíci +1

    Excellent steed ya got there David!

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks Joe, put a thousand miles on it this week on two great rides. I bought it to remove the Givi hard bags and windshield and goes up for sale Tuesday. I really like the Vstrom 1000, I didn’t think I would.

  • @pilotdane1
    @pilotdane1 Před 10 měsíci +2

    THE MIGHTY VERBAL WIDGET !!!! - You have got to tell us the story about 2 VStrom 1000's !!!! - Now do you have 3 counting the 650 ???? - For the kind of riding you like to do - I think you'll really appreciate the 1000 CC motor !!! - That's awesome !!!! And Congrats X 2 apparently !!!!
    Cheers Mate !!!!

    • @ParallelCamper
      @ParallelCamper Před 10 měsíci +1

      Dane!!!

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci +1

      It's a long story, and I refuse to tell unless there is FREE pizza and beer. A Black V1000 did follow me home from Missoula, MT not long ago. And it was a ride beyond words my friend. I only need one Vstrom.

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci +1

      ROB my Big bore Suzuki friend.@@ParallelCamper

    • @ParallelCamper
      @ParallelCamper Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@verbalwidget7267 That might be worth a drive to Arizona.

  • @CalvinBradley
    @CalvinBradley Před 10 měsíci +2

    If I decide to get another bike that I don’t have time to ride either, I’ll get you to find it for me. Never saw anybody find deals like you. 😁 Looking forward to seeing the new adventures. Stay safe!

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great looking bike!!

  • @davidhanger5795
    @davidhanger5795 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice!

  • @TheBeardedGrump
    @TheBeardedGrump Před 10 měsíci +2

    Congrats! It's a clean bike man. Looks familiar 😁. The stock mirrors cause a lot wind noise. I changed mine and it's a super quiet ride now.

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thank you Greg, I appreciate the tip, changed every fluid last night. I have different mirrors and extensions on the V650 I’m going to try, and see if that helps. Cool kids have Red V1000’s

    • @TheBeardedGrump
      @TheBeardedGrump Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@verbalwidget7267 no problem. Looks like you got a great deal. Yes all the cool kids ride V-strom 1000's 😁

    • @pilotdane1
      @pilotdane1 Před 10 měsíci +2

      GREG !!!

    • @TheBeardedGrump
      @TheBeardedGrump Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@pilotdane1 OBI !!!

  • @ParallelCamper
    @ParallelCamper Před 10 měsíci +2

    Very nice bike VW! Sounds like you appreciate the extra HP. Looks well equipped. You must be getting ready for some more epic adventures. Congratulations!

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks Rob, I actually had an amazing adventure two weeks ago on a Vstrom videos coming soon. Big Red and I are about to runaway from home. Spent yesterday and late into the night going over everything.

    • @pilotdane1
      @pilotdane1 Před 10 měsíci

      ROB !!!!

  • @royvinator7038
    @royvinator7038 Před 9 měsíci

    Cool bike, wow up for sale already.

  • @perpetualmoto
    @perpetualmoto Před 10 měsíci +1

    looks like a great bike! The only cmplaint I have with the Stroms is the ground clearance is a little to low for my liking but other than that they are great bikes...caution, bike may induce smiles for miles ;)

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thank you Brad, Vstroms are lower than a politician for sure, this is for extended travel dirt roads. DR650 & KLR still have a home. Great to hear from you.

    • @perpetualmoto
      @perpetualmoto Před 10 měsíci

      @@verbalwidget7267 sounds like you will have great adventures on ur new2u steed!
      u did have me laughing with, " lower than a politician" comment - well done sir!

  • @AZMarine78
    @AZMarine78 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice 👍

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings Před 9 měsíci +1

    You can do some long distance riding on that one!

    • @verbalwidget7267
      @verbalwidget7267  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I’ve done a long bucket list trip on it and it did very well. There’s a story behind getting it I’ll do a video on soon but I’m enjoying the V1000 more than the V650 so it’s up for sale.

    • @Motoramblings
      @Motoramblings Před 9 měsíci

      @@verbalwidget7267 I can understand that for sure