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MrvanH · 06-21-2007, 09:05 PM

I know there are tons of vstrom threads, but thanks for reading this one

I think that my next bike will be a standard/sport tourer. I saw a 93 Suzuki vx800 recently and really liked it, but the 31.5 inch seat height with it on the center stand was as about as high I could get my leg over with my bad knees, which also why I need something with mid mounted controls to ease up the angle that my knees are.
From everything I've read, it looks like the 650 vstrom would be a good choice, but anyone know of a lowering kit that would lower it some (obviously not too low, that would be countrary to the bikes purpose)?
Would the 650 be okay for some one let's say is on the unhappy side of 275?

Boomhower · 06-21-2007, 10:09 PM

I hate to say this on a competing forum, but check out Reverend Biker's suggestions on lowering the 650 on V-Strom Riders International website. Lots of other good information on the Stroms both big and small as well.

I have the big Vee and really wanted the little Wee when I bought mine, but I was going to have to wait for the Wee and the price of the Vee (an '06 carryover) was virtually the same as the '07 Wee with ABS.

I weigh 260 on a good day and the Vee has WAY more power than I can use. I have absolutely no doubt that the Wee can handle your bulk. And yes, they do come with a lower seat than the Vee, but swinging your ol' leg over the beast will be the same whether its the 650 or 1000 - they both use the same chassis and wheels. For some reason, though, the Wee is about an inch longer in wheelbase than the Vee.

MrvanH · 06-22-2007, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the info!

06-21-2007, 09:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrvanH In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Grey M50 Location: Kettering,OH Posts: 120	yet another vstrom thread I know there are tons of vstrom threads, but thanks for reading this one I think that my next bike will be a standard/sport tourer. I saw a 93 Suzuki vx800 recently and really liked it, but the 31.5 inch seat height with it on the center stand was as about as high I could get my leg over with my bad knees, which also why I need something with mid mounted controls to ease up the angle that my knees are. From everything I've read, it looks like the 650 vstrom would be a good choice, but anyone know of a lowering kit that would lower it some (obviously not too low, that would be countrary to the bikes purpose)? Would the 650 be okay for some one let's say is on the unhappy side of 275? __________________ 06 Grey M50, Alley Cat Shield, Floorboards, Lowered 2", Corbin Dual Tour, BlazinBlue's Light Mod, Tornado Air Kit, Jardine 2:1, Cobra FI2000R,Forward Controls "Hey, Watch This!"

06-22-2007, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
MrvanH In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Grey M50 Location: Kettering,OH Posts: 120	Thanks for the info! __________________ 06 Grey M50, Alley Cat Shield, Floorboards, Lowered 2", Corbin Dual Tour, BlazinBlue's Light Mod, Tornado Air Kit, Jardine 2:1, Cobra FI2000R,Forward Controls "Hey, Watch This!"

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06-21-2007, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boomhower Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Suzuki GS650GL Location: Snowy Central Iowa Posts: 13	I hate to say this on a competing forum, but check out Reverend Biker's suggestions on lowering the 650 on V-Strom Riders International website. Lots of other good information on the Stroms both big and small as well. I have the big Vee and really wanted the little Wee when I bought mine, but I was going to have to wait for the Wee and the price of the Vee (an '06 carryover) was virtually the same as the '07 Wee with ABS. I weigh 260 on a good day and the Vee has WAY more power than I can use. I have absolutely no doubt that the Wee can handle your bulk. And yes, they do come with a lower seat than the Vee, but swinging your ol' leg over the beast will be the same whether its the 650 or 1000 - they both use the same chassis and wheels. For some reason, though, the Wee is about an inch longer in wheelbase than the Vee.

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