Goodbye V Strom and hello S10

[Trekker]

Hi all

I'm a new member and recently purchased a mint condition very low mileage (4500 miles) 2010 first edition. so far I have only done about 150 miles (I've only had it ten days as I write) but my initial experience is very positive indeed.

I live in Hampshire, in the UK, and have toured around many countries in Europe over the years.

For the last two years I've been riding a 650 mk2 V Strom, also known as the 'Glee'. I've covered 13500 miles in that time and IMHO it is the best mid range AT on the market: very comfortable, economical, good handling and good performance for it's size. But it is only a 650 and obviously lacks the torque of a larger engine, which is the main reason why I've changed.

Prior to owning the Glee, I rode TDM 900's (A fantastic bike and I had 2 of them over a 9 year period) but fancied a change,ł as you do, and chose the Suzuki based upon reading several reviews, not least the one from the late great Kevin Ash who really praised it to the hilt.

But now I'm back to Yamaha and looking forward to putting quite a few miles on the S10 and also in time meeting some of you guys.

Cheers for now and happy new year

Steve

 

[Dogdaze]

::004:: and Happy New Year from Zurich. Lots of V Strom to S10 crossovers on this site.

 

[2112]

::004:: from Northumberland. I has a succession of large adventure bikes before buying a 'glee', it was a good bike but I missed the CC's too much so bought an S10, you'll not be disappointed. No more pesky chains to look after either, which is nice.

 

[Ramseybella]

::004:: ::003::

 

[barkingllizard]

congrats on your new ride, Trekker, with a simple hello.....

 

[Maxified]

I made the transition from a DL1K to the Yamaha ST and consider it a very positive move. I really liked my Suzuki but find the ST even better. I have liked it so much that I upgraded my 2012 to a 2015 left over with no regrets. I wish you the same enjoyment.

 

[r1d1]

::004:: from Scotland. Enjoy the bike.

 

[Andylaser]

Greetings, There's a few of us in Hampshire.

 

[Trekker]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys


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[Trekker]

Greetings, There's a few of us in Hampshire.

Will hopefully meet up soon as I guess there are local g2g's ?


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[Andylaser]

There hasn't been yet, but I am sure we could sort out a pub lunch or something.

 

[Trekker]

Sounds good to me for when the weather improves


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[~TABASCO~]

Welcome from Texas !

 

[Ramseybella]

There hasn't been yet, but I am sure we could sort out a pub lunch or something.

You guys always go to pubs for a pint in the States some seem to go to Star Bucks for a large paper cup of burnt tasting coffee!
Going to bars here, always seems a squad car is parked not far away just to pop you when you leave the bar.
Not fare!!

 

[ord13]

Welcome from the other side of the Channel ::004::

 

[Rasher]

Got a Mk1 V-Strom and a TDM in out garage, both fantastic bikes, both "belong" to the Mrs, but I had to buy the V of her when she wanted the TDM as she could not part with her first ever bike.

 

[big dave]

Hi Steve

fancy meeting you here

Dave

 

[cosmic]

::004:: from Croatia!

 

[The Woodman]

::004:: from California!