Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT - modifying for adventure
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- As well as the Himalayan, I've been running a 2018 V-Strom 1000 for the last 6 months or so. I've just fitted some bits and pieces to set up for travelling this year.
Tyres: Michelin Anakee Wild
Panniers: Bumot Defender Evos
Handguards: Barkbusters
End Can: Scorpion
Bar risers: SW Motech
Nice Video, thank you!!
Just a few suggestions (I've this VStrom myself, she hits the tarmac less than 15% and I wouldn't really change it for the (more fragile... ssshh) Africa Twin):
-get a centerstand, will definitively change you life
-change the stock mirrors with after-market flippable ones (you can wait untill you drop it badly... those rigid ones get broken quite easily. Then change both of them with flippable ;))
-you can rotate the clutch and brake levers downward a bit (or a lot) it will improve your comfort when standing, you'll really feel the difference and it's free
-don't mount those panniers when you go for a one-day ride in the mud.. those sharp angles won't be friendly with your leg if the sweety falls on you. For short rides, go with soft (and light) panniers
-suspension don't actually soften when adjusting the pre-load, you just modify the sag. If you need harder susps, change the spring(s) (and the mono)
-the tank bag is very useful when you travel.. but on a dirt road it really cracks your nuts :)
-the stock gearshift lever is quite fragile when the off-road. When it will bend, replace it with the folding one from SWMotech (it's also adjustable in length, leaving more room for the bigger boots)
-if usually you're a lone rider, get a winch, she's slim but heavy ;)
-I love the engine configuration... untill I don't have to remove/change the spark plugs... a nightmare!!!
-I also love that with a set of tools below 3Kg, you can actually repair/change by yourself 70% of the bike (and a remaining 25% at home with few more tools :)) (try to do it with the, gorgeous as well I admit it, BMW).
She's a lovely baby, isn't she?
Buying a “pre-owned” ‘Strom, especially one that’s been farkled up, is the best buying option out there.
@will M it's not a loss if YOU have the stories that only comes with the miles.
Wise words. Very underated bike I reckon
I bought the XT 1000 4 days ago and it is great, from the start I put a Remus titanium exhaust on, Led blinkers and a Givi trakker 52 liters. I Need it for road use and it does the job for now, perfect.
My father in law bought a new 1200 GS 3 months ago and likes how VStrom is so simple and light to handle.
I have been running Anakee Wilds on my 650 v-strom for a few years. Toured the Alps and Pyrenees on them last year through torrents. They are worthy on the tarmac and give great confidence in the road on road. But best of all they turn heads and draw attention. Even from the gendarme!
Gotta love The Mighty Strom
Sold! Been looking for a stable mate for my 990 "dirt bike" to run around with the boys on their bimmers. Looks like the "new" strom fits the bill w/out spending 20k. Thanks for the no nonsense. to the point vid. Cheers!
Smashed my r1200gs lc up last year and hired a v strom 1000 for euro trip and loved it
I'm strangely drawn to the new strom 1000 ... even though I run a GSA LC 😎... and it's my 3rd GS ... I find them hard to beat ( expect for the price ) Vstrom Is a very attractive package
That is a nice setup. I’m nearly there with mine but this looks phenomenal... best I’ve seen! I even like the yellow tank bag.
I have a 14 Strom 1000. I like the Givi engine guards and skid pan. I love it! Needed taller risers and foot peg lowering. Also shifter relocated with peg lowering kit, Can't get under shifter with big adv. boots. I used a Delkevic 18" oval exh. all Givi bags. Led flood lights and headlights for night time adventure..
Aluminum panniers are the best way to break a leg off road and usually one simple tip over will rack them bad enough that they no longer seal.
Love my V-Strom maybe the best all round motorcycle I've ever owned .
Enjoy your new bike.
Curious what you meant by this. How does aluminum panniers cause legs to break? Good to hear it's a good bike, and it is on my list of potential bikes to replace my 08 R1200R. I had a 2004 V-Strom, and it was a great bike. Thanks!
@@johnmorgan4405 They don't move.......they have hard edges........and as wide as they tend to be you can't get your legs out of the paniers way in the event of a crash. Many of the round the world riders have had bad experiences with them. Your experience may be different who knows you may never crash.....( sarcasm )
Pinslayer 45 AARP ah, ok makes sense. Thanks for the response
I love my stock muffler!Also Shad bags/ cases are the most best affordable! 🎉 Way Good enough for me.
When/If my mighty 650 strom ever dies I'll be getting this new gen 1000. Not a fan of the new styling, but then again I don't like change in general. Good to see you're still kicking around bud. Cheers!
Love my 650 strom, awesome rounder
Beautiful machine Bro!
Nice video, love to see one on suspension set up. There's a Company called Ravtech do a bash plate thats a snugger fit. I went for SW-Motech bash plate and footpegs on mine cos they're cheaper but still good quality. Looking at changing the bars and maybe raising the front mudgaurd a tad. Running Mitas E07 ytres at the moment amazing grip on and off road.
Nice video and accessories !
Great review. The adventure bike I would buy if I wasn't a road only man.
Yep need all that to go 50metres up the Bridleway.
Yeah I unbolted it all at the other end.
I love it! 👍🏻
Nice Bike Bro'
Aah Nathan I admire and enjoy your posts, ethos and no no-nonsense attitude. I even met you in person and you convinced me to buy your book, jolly good read! But come on, changing preload for a firmer/softer ride is just not right, that is not its purpose. Don't be one of the hoards of bike journos/vloggers who misrepresent exactly what preload is for. It is there to adjust ride height for load (SAG). Changing preload is to keep the bikes attitude right and maintaining rake & trail. A little more rear SAG bias is often desired by off-roaders to extend the trail and add a bit more front wheel stability from the forces of obstacles and rough ground. Once you set your SAG, if you want a firmer/softer ride then add/remove damping and leave your preload alone (unless you change your load again). Maybe you might do a video on it, the V-Strom and Africa Twin are great candidates for explaining SAG/Preload settings. Still like your posts and no nonsense style, keep on riding.
You certainly make an interesting point Terry and it sounds like you know your onions, far more than I. Oddly I made the changes with the advice and guidance of someone else who knows their onions so I don't think it's added anything other than more confusion to the already confusing dark art of suspension adjustment. The changes improved the bike off road, I know that much. But you're right, a video with a suspension expert might be just the ticket. With you perhaps?
nathanthepostman - I’m no expert and it’s not a dark art ( except competitive racing setups, beyond my scope). My knowledge stemmed from driving out of a dealer on a new Africa Twin and frightening myself to death with the handling. I ended up changing a rear spring, setting SAG correctly and the bike was transformed. I would be happy to do a session with you but it’ll have to be on your next trip to Ireland! I won’t hold you to it but if your ever over you are very welcome and you’ll be well taken care of.
@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff great stuff, sounds like you've learned on the job and got is sussed! Would be good to pick your brain. Where in the world are you?
nathanthepostman - Co Kildare, about 30-40 minutes from the Dublin Ferry Port. Always welcome.
Great review...cheers
Size of fuel tank...fuel mileage ...is the suspension adjustable ...ground clearance ...cruise control ...heated grips ...12 volt outlet....how are the brakes ...can you turn off the abs and TC ...the basic info to give your viewers .
Look up a basic review of the bike if you want that information.
Hi Nathan, Do you have any footage taking the bike out in the dirt ?
A 36mm axle wrench is a good thing to bring along. Fortunately my TL included one in the kit.
Can you give me a little bit more info on the bar risers?? I also have the 1000XT and would like to raise the bars
Go Far, Go Big
Just a commercial. Who go adventure with the tag inside the bag?
What brand of side case is that??
BUMOT www.bumot.eu/en/home.html
Is the skid plate from Suzuki? I can't find on the Italian Suzuki site. Footpegs also. Maybe aren't avaible in my country?
Yes, that's from Suzuki. Comes also in black. moto.suzuki.it/accessori/index.aspx?p=3 It's there alright. ;) Sorry, wrong link. Choose VStrom 1000 XT and it's on 3rd page bottom right. :)
I found it! Thank you so much!
Go for the SWMotech skid, bars and pegs, Suzuki's are ok, but swmotech are beefier@@cioz05
This or your new V85TT? And when I say this I mean the V-Strom 1050XT with its electronic cruise control to match the Guzzi's, but basically the same bike. For road riding only. Cheers!
Great question and I considered a new vstrom instead of the Guzzi. I've not ridden the new one but have always liked the strom and I think in many ways it'll be a better bike than the Guzzi. Most certainly more dependable. There are a few niggles creeping through on the Guzzi owners forums. I think the strom might also be a more engaging ride on road although I think the Guzzi is more set up for moderate off road. I guess I went for the Guzzi because I couldn't bring myself to spend that amount of money on a strom. The Guzzi is different, odd and a nice bike. I don't regret the decision just yet
nathanthepostman thank you for your reply. I really appreciate it. I'm going to have to try to find a V85TT to test ride, but not easy here in Sydney, Australia. I currently have a 2012 V-Strom 650 that I've had since new and still really enjoy riding. However I'm starting to do more two-up riding and finding my bike a bit under powered and it's not the best under hard braking two-up either. (Fine solo riding). Because of the beer flu, the new 1050 isn't going to be here till November... :-( Oh well... Thanks for your feedback and stay safe mate.
Hi, Nathen, nothing to do with this vlog, just wanted to let you know I keep getting a notification for the PowerPoint thingy and then it says video has been removed. Cheers
Thanks Gary, I did delete the video as I felt I jumped the gun with knocking the set up of it. Still can't get it working mind. Sorry you keep getting the notifications.
Correction Powertronic.
And??? How did it do off road?
klr gen one n xt 1k
1:24 this huge pocket for mud is big mistake. Designe of exhaust pipe with lambda and oil filter is good for road bike, but it is wrong on "adventure" bike. Suzuki should make pipe more closer to engine.
Yeah I guess they just used the engine they had from the old TL 1000 sports bike and didn't invest in a redesign for the vstrom. I suppose in fairness to Suzuki they never marketed the bike as an off roader, more road based 'adventure' bike but agreed, it is something that lets it down a bit
I have tested one of these last weekend and I didn't like it too much, to be honest. I couldn't help but finding it a bit lifeless. The switches and the dashboard have a cheapo feel and there simply wasn't enough space for my almost 2 metres. The engine is not very smooth or powerful but very usable though. The Honda AT is the better bike. But I prefer the Super Ténéré anyway...
You really CAN'T compare the 1000 xt Vstrom with 1000cc Africa twin.. Africa Twin 1000cc is in her own class..Trust me.. i own both bikes.. and there is no comparation for those two bikes. I will sell the V-strom and keep the Africa Twin.. is just an amazing bike..and a round the globe bike for that matter too.
Yeah different bikes for sure, but for power and weight they're nigh on identical. To me the biggest difference is the amount of suspension travel and wheel size. Change that on the vstrom and I think you'd have very comparable bikes. As they are standard, I'd have the vstrom over the Africa twin if I was only doing road work. If I was doing more off road work I'd probably get 1090 R, and if I was going around the world, then yeah, probably an africa twin!
@@nathanthepostman You've compared the bikes from the "standard" point of view" in the video as i saw.. If you start and modify any bike to fit for adventure and offroad/onroad then you preaty much can go with any bike, but that's not my point.. as a standard bike like the one in the video and a "standard" africa twin there are no comparation.. Africa Twin comes standard from factory as a "start and go" anywhere. V-strom don't. You just can't go with a standard V'strom where you go with a standard africa twin. V-strom is not even close to that.
@@gattonpc yes and I'm not arguing with that. The Africa twin is the much better off road bike. But I think the vstrom is the better road bike, which is where most of these types of bikes stay anyway. So what I'm saying is that it's a shame it gets overlooked, and also a shame that Suzuki didn't try harder to make a modern Dr big version as I think the basics are there. It doesn't help that I'm not a huge fan of the Africa twin. It's a decent bike, but Honda were capable of better. But as long as you like yours that's all that matters
@@gattonpc what a bullsh#$t dude... how old you, 10? I would never buy Africa Twin for off-road where is way too heavy and has weak suspension and brittle plastics, and Africa also sucks on road with their 21" tubed wheels. V-Stroms is universal bike, excelent on road and OK off. It can go anywhere you just need have skills.
@@robsonenduro3316 " It can go anywhere you just need have skills." now this sentence contradict anything you've just said in your comment.. So who's "10" (old)? And yeah.. any motorcycle/scuter that is heavier than 80 kg.. it require skill to be riden on.. so.. you are saying you have a skills to go anywhere with a V-Strom but not with Afrca Twin? They are on the same fucking weight catogory.. You better stop saying something next time if you have no fucking idea what are you talking about.. Go train your skills on how to ride a motorcycle then comeback and comment. Skills do not come when you buy your motorcycle and neither you become wiser with the age or grow older.. so make your self a favor and stop open your mouth when you have no clue what your talking about. Watch this to see what this bike can do on the road if you have skils and balls to do it. >>>ruclips.net/video/j3GqtAwVlV8/видео.html . I'll find some videos on what it can do offroad for your lazzy ass to see later.. if you can't find them. If you can't do it it doesnt means it can't be done..