This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== V-Strom ====== {{:automotive:motorcycle:n19716241_35563890_2877693.jpg?200}} ===== Resources ===== * [[http://www.vstrom.info|V-Strom Riders International]] * [[http://www.stromtrooper.com|Stromtrooper]] * [[http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/2007/62/0/18844/15834|Official DL1000 service manual, 2002-08]] for sale, $68. * [[http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejimfontana/vstrom/index.htm|Page by another DL1000 K5 owner]]. * [[http://www.powerchutes.com/manometer.asp|BYO Manometer]] for use in TB syncs. * [[http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=44655|Places to buy tires]] * http://www.jonline.org/vstrom/customization/customization.htm * [[http://www.stromtrooper.com/dl-1000-%5B-vee%5D/59001-16-43-sprockets-optimum-dl1000-4.html|16t/43t sprockets thread on Stromtrooper]] ===== Gear ===== All that extra stuff that makes the bike your own... Some "by stromers, for stromers" type stuff: * [[http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/board,107.0.html|Stromers Merchandise]] forum on vstrom.info. * [[http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Bike_Specific/VStrom/vstrom.html|Electrical extras]]. ==== Luggage ==== ===== "Issues" ===== Problems, deficiencies, etc. related to the 05 DL1000. ==== Lean spot/Service Bulletin 35 ==== The factory ECU is mapped wrong, resulting in a lean mixture at "low" RPMs. My experience is "low" means "below 4000 RPM". Suzuki knows about the problem and issued a service bulletin. There's a [[http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,5121.0.html|post about it]] at VSRI forums. I've been in contact with Nate at Beaverton Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki since a couple days after I bought the bike. Suzuki requires that their "regional service manager" give the OK before the work is done. We're waiting on him, still... **Update September 2009**: Suzuki finally shipped a replacement ECM to Beaverton Honda Yamaha Suzuki. I brought my bike in and it took three minutes to replace the part that took three months to acquire. My Strom runs great now -- all the runnability problems have disappeared. === Third-party remedies === * [[http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,2548.0.html|Build-your-own Yosh Box]] ==== Grips ==== The stock grips are really small and hard. They are mildly annoying even on my 12 mile commute. There are cheap replacements/additions that make for cushier, larger diameter grips, or heated grips for ~$100. * [[http://www.jackphelps.com/vstrom/vstromgrips.htm|"Grip Puppies"]] ($7.50) * [[http://www.hotgrips.com/|Heated grips]] === Grip Puppies === I purchased a pair of grip puppies in July 2009. After a few months of use, I can say they aren't much of an improvement. It's nice that the grips are wider now, but the comfort isn't any better. ==== Rear sprocket carrier play ==== A lot of DL1000 owners have claimed that replacing a couple spacers in the rear wheel with custom ones, shifted 2mm, smooths gear changes, fixes uneven/premature wear, etc. Rick on the VSRI forum [[http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,6354.0.html|sells replacement spacers]] in an exchange program. I need to investigate whether this is an actual problem on my bike. For $35, it may be worth trying, regardless.