Best Motorcycle Mods Suzuki V-Strom1000
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- I've been riding motorcycles since i was 15, and i´m very keen on traveling.
My experience has taught me a thing or two about making a motorcycle safer, more comfortable and more practical.
In this video i´m going to show you some of some the best modifications you can do to your V-Strom, Adventure bike, or any other motorbike for that matter, and the ones that i wouldn't spend my money on again!
View all the modifications from best to worse, or just use the time stamp to scroll to the ones you are interested in:
0:00 - Intro
1:48 - Wind Deflectors
3:46 - Braided Brake Lines & Pads
5:19 - Suspension
6:43 - Lowered Seat
8:10 - Led Lighting
9:21 - Luggage Racks
11:02 - Exhaust Pipes
13:14 - Crash Bars
14:12 - Windscreens
15:29 - Paint Job
16:52 - Phone Holder
18:45 - Lighter Plug
19:27 - Grips
21:24 - Fork Brace
21:53 - Mirrors
22:48 - G Pack
23:20 - Kn Air Filter
24:15 - Shortened Rear Mud Guard
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I really don't get people talking bad about vstrom brakes, yes they not super sport sharp but i definitely dont need to use much force to stop. Actually i appreciate that they are "forgiving" to not let lock up front tire easily! That goes well with bikes easy going character imo!
I actually agree with you and would go further, in saying that most people probably don't use good pads, neither do proper brake maintenance to keep them up to spec.
The cables and HH pads are upgrade enough IMO, and they work very well.
I don't see myself mounting other calipers for example. 👍
I just got a 2006 and I think they’re great. I’ll probably do the braided brake line thing as I go on.
I’ve had much worse, anyway.
@@smashy_smasherton Braded lines and the HH pads. Huge improvement and well worth the small investment. 👍
I was going to replace the callipers for something better, but this worked out just fine.
@@John_Neves
I have a stock 2005 DL1000 with 9,700 miles; I'm debating just buying a newer Africa Twin instead of upgrading the brakes and suspension on the V-Strom.
The Suzuki is a more reliable machine, but that Africa Twin is sweet.
@scrateshooter hummm. Why spend so much cash when you have a great bike you hardly use anyway? 🤔
That model Strom is still a great tourer even for todays standards. If you want an off road toy, choose something lighter than the AT 👍
I had one of these for 13 years and I should have kept it; I would have saved a ton of money. Braided lines and EBC HH pads? Awesome. I solved the buffeting problem with a helmet that fit properly. I traded my 02 for a 15 model and I REALLY missed the sixth gear O/D which made it easy to hold steady speeds on the highway. Newer isn't always better.
Hummm. Interesting... I was thinking of trading mine, but still haven't found a bike enough better to justify spending so much cash. These bikes are still amazing today 👍
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your experience and opinions! Really useful video
Respect from America. I love the look of the bike, and I am considering modding the bike a lot like you did. It is my first bike! Thanks for the tips!
Thank man, so nice of you 😁
Just don't cut the rear fender so much. That's the only mod i regret. 👍
Lovely bike and some great modifications. Thanks for the ideas, happy riding :-)
Many thanks. I hope to have helped in some way 👍🙂
kid brother has just bought one and loves it, mate great to watch your info on it👍
Great to hear man. I hope he enjoys the bike as much as i have 👍👌
@@John_Neves he seems to love it at the moment, just fixing it up like he wants it, good to hear from you mate
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some great tips. well sorted bike.
i have a 2018. put the screen in the box when bike was new. been riding naked for 37 000 km. best mod ive done ( ive done a few). hope your still riding the mighty strom. 👍👍
Hi there 👋
Thanks for your comment.
Wind buffeting is quite an issue on the stroms, but i actually solved most of it with home made defletores. Video is on the channel if it interests you 👍
Still rocking the storm, but I've been looking for a replacement... hasn't been easy though 😬
I find it hard to justify spending asking prices on a new bike, that to be honest, aren't that much better than what i already have 🤔
Vídeos of my reviews also on the channel 👍
Happy riding dude 😎
I cut mine rear fender just below the back support behind the red reflector, then mounted the license plate to the reflector mount. turned out very clean and it has a nice natural curve to follow as a guide
Nice. I think i cut mine to short... but there's just something about showing off the rear tyre that i love on a bike 😁
@@John_Neves understandable completely, you should see my rear Q3 on my R1.. #TirePorn
Led lights - ok that's first sensible thing you said so far lets see more
The stock lights on the strom are actually very good. But those leds, wow! They turn night into day 😁👍
Twin horns and good LED lights should be near the top of the list above the farkles :)
They really can save your life.
Wish they did OEM looking leg rain deflectors.
Well done !!
👍👌
I bought an 06 DL1000 at a great price. Found a pair of Two Brothers pipes and what a difference in weight and power. But they are too loud for everyday use. Maybe I will find a way to use them as in quiet them somehow. It is a great bike for sure.
Hi , Thanks a lot for sharing your mods !! I have a question . Why did you choose MIVV silencers , what model of MIVV Is that ? Where can we find them ? Thanks for answering !! I ve been riding exactly the same bike K3 for 9 years and i am thinking of putting some lighter mufflers. Will we need a re-mapping afterwards ? Also , do you know if the EBC HH brake pads are sintered ones ? Thanks again. I only ride on the road and never off road Would you recommend the same brake pads of yours for such usage ? I live in Europe
Hi there. I'm glad you found the video useful. The silencers i bought because of the looks and weight. Mivv suono carbon. Bought them online from italy. Carpimoto. No mapping needed. Yes the EBC's are sintered and they make a huge difference on and off road. I've used them since. These bikes are amazing with a few mods. A few upgrades and they are just as good as newer bikes on the market. Happy riding 👍
Angle your windshield deflector to be upright. In my experience they work best at 90 or almost 90* in relation to ground
That's actually how i use it 👍
Works fine for wind protection 👍
Hi and thanks so much for sharing your mods with us all. What is the science behind the wind deflection and turbulence around your helmet. I would love to know how this works. Thank you in advance for a reply. 👍
Hey there 🖐
I've other videos on the channel about that. Basically it's wind that comes up your legs and into your helmet, making it shake. Hence the leg deflectors 💪
@@John_Neves Thank you for the reply John, really appreciate that. 👍
Great video!!
I have a 2012 dl1000. I've taken several road trips, and I'm currently running a PCV to remedy the know fuel mapping issues. When you are loaded and traveling down the freeway at 75 mph, what are you getting for fuel economy?
Hey there 👋
My bike is quite old, so no onboard computer. That means the only way to find out the average fuel consumption is to do a little maths, so i don't pay much attention to it.
But with normal fully loaded 75mph riding, I'll get around 6 to 6.5 liters per 100 km. Not great of course...
To solve the fueling on these bikes, my 15 years of experience with her has taught me to sync injection and tps every 2 services. Longer intervals, and she'll ride like crap.... 👍
Hope this helps 👍💪
@John Neves thanks for the info !
Hi! Great video and great mods! Do You have stock gearing on Vstrom?
Hi there 🖐
Yes i do. But i have thought on going up 2 teeth at the rear sprocket... Just haven't got down to it...
Stock gearing is perfect, like in almost any bike.
No, you dont need harder springs.
oil change helped for sure.
Damping, like in most bikes is a little too much, rear is too hard even on softest setting and front unfortunately doesn't have any adjustment for damping just useless 10mm of preload
I have a 03DL1000 also I bought new in 03. I recently found out just how heavy the stock pipes are when i took them off for a bit of maintenance. No way they were going back on.Put on Delkevic shorties and K&N air filter. Had a lean running engine for 4 thousand miles. The intakes tightened up maybe due to the lean fuel. I noticed you got away without a fuel controller,no power commander v of any kind?
Hey there 🖐
I only have a G-Pack, but to be fair it was on before the pipes and my KN.
Works quite fine, but my bike likes to have its TPS and throttle bodies all nicely synced every 2 services... It's a bit of a nag, but she's quite fussy about that... If i leave them un-synced for too long, she'll run so lean she'll stall and pop...
She also enjoys hi-octane fuel better than standard...
That's been my experience at least.
Do you often do the TPS and Throttle body sync?
Leg deflectors to prevent buffeting of helmet? Is it April the 1st or what? I just bought my 650 v storm so will see if my larger windscreen doesnt fix the buffeting.
Yeah i was also wondering about it, but who tf knows, aerodynamics are complex shit i say its possible
Also: i have big vee with stock windshield and windshield deflector and have 0 buffeting and perfect wind protection at my height of 178 :)
At 178 u don't need to lower seat.
Also you need to consider that you also just increased your knee angle, therefore reducing leg comfort
Yes, in my case, i had to lower the seat just a tad to be able to reach the floor with the rear pre-load at the adjustment that benefits cornering. That was my case, it may be different for you and your riding style.
14:20
Same height as you, again no idea what u on, zero buffeting with deflector, best wind protection on any bikes i had, i can ride with visor up and light up a cig literally
Under 50, you'll never feel buffeting 👍
And clutch basket mod?
Wow. I had that done such a long time ago, I'd forgotten about it all together 😬
But i guess thats a good thing, right? 😁
Done with 40k kms on the clock. She now has 120k. 👍
Yes, Phone holder, usb, 12v outlet, heated grips, standard shit needed on every bike
do ypou have a link for forks springs? :D
Hi there. I don't, but they are easy to find inline.
Hyper pro is the brand.
Where did you get the wind deflectors?
Hi there. I made them myself, and actually made extras as people have been asking about them.
All instructions to make them are here:
th-cam.com/video/_rKLgNLLzVs/w-d-xo.html
#1000 sub :)
Also...650 vs 1000? I REALLY can't decide. Leaning more towards the 650 for price/fuel economy. But i am so afraid that i am going to feel like im lacking the power from the 1000. 90/10 (
road/off-road)
Nice content and appreciate the extra work in the timestamps
yeah!!!! Thanks man!
#1000 😁
650 vs1000...
As a seasoned rider, i would only take the 650 if there was a huge diference in weight to make up for the shortage in power. I like my bikes as light as possible, but i also appreciate somewhere around the 100hp range. More than that, rarely gets used.
To be honest, even the 100 ponies of the 1000, doesn´t often get used...
If you do a lot of 2 up with gear, take the 1000. The extra power will come in handy. But it is not in any way essencial.
If not, the 650 maybe the smart choice. Its cheaper to buy and to run, it has enough power for 95% of your rides, and it will take you everywhere the 1000 will, and you'll get there at the same time. Even 2 up with gear.
If you're not very experienced, definitely the 650.
If one day i trade bikes, the next one will have to be lighter... A strom 800 just under 200 kg, and 100hp would be a perfect bike.
Hope this helps.
@@John_Neves Thanks a ton for the insight. Appreciate it.
650 all day long
As someone who had bikes with very different size engines, power and characters....
Get liter bike, i dont see even one reason for smaller vee.... Ok there is one, abs was option only in 650 but thats it.
Also dont get fooled, this isn't adventure bike, its purely road bike, if you plan going offroad get adventure bike like africa twin, ktm 950 adv etc. There is no single feature of adv bike here. It has road worthy suspension travel, ground clearance and completely unprotected chassis bottom, road wheels ... I mean... I really don't understand why so many people consider it adventure or dual sport bike, its absolutely not ans its fine!
I bought vstrom1000 as purely road machine and couldn't be more happy.
For adventures i have ktm 640 adv :)
As for why big vstrom?
More power, fantastic sound, fantastic flexible engine with addictive torque from down low, you make all useful torque in lower rpms, so its generally low rpm engine which is perfect for its purpose and very verh pleasant to ride.
Regarding fuel cons... If thats yo concern, dont buy bike, buy a prius, way more practical! 😁 We buy bikes for pleasure of riding, not to count money spent on fuel.
Do you have a link to the wind deflectors please?
Hi there 👋
Check this one out 👍 th-cam.com/video/rHv_nU35a9c/w-d-xo.html
And this one:
th-cam.com/video/_rKLgNLLzVs/w-d-xo.html
Where we can find the vstrom stickers you have?!
Hi there. I made them myself 👍
@John_Neves : Nice bike. But you havent mentioned the single best modification that you can do on a DL1000 with some mileage: get a modified clutch basket. It just improves the engine character sooo much. Way less vibrations. Its good bye "clutch chudder" for ever. Also; bad clutch chudder is not good for your engines gears and bearings.
That was actually the first thing i did when i got her 15 years ago :)
Very important for the bikes that had this issue. 👍
Boas companheiro podes por o link das luzes led?
Abraço.
Boas! 😀
Das luzes da frente?
Já tens o link na descrição 😉
@@John_Neves obrigado
Não tinha reparado nos links 😜😜
Grande abraço.
Boas curvas
@@TheNu2ho Igualmente 😉
With due respect for a nice vid maybe you should have bought a Corolla?
Who says i don't own one already? 😁😁
@@John_Neves same vstrom + camry
Crash bars , dont need them, again, purely road bike. But i guess doesn't hurt to have them esp in city and esp if you noob and can drop bike
Generally pretty shitty video and advice, but you had good intentions and you at least can talk pretty well so i give like for effort 😁👍
Thanks for your support 👍
I do not agree! New information and new ways to handle your "issues" you may come across having a V strom! I am an owner as well and I liked this! Gave me a pretty clear view and some ideas for certain things I want to "upgrade", AND how to do it!
Me to I have my own vstrom 1000 for about 15 years unbreakable motor.
Arguably one of the best engines of all time? 🤔
Yeah i bought one and love it but at 35k and engine is already leaking oil its a lil annoying.
Common issue seals in left side in engine goes often: gear shaft, clutch pushrod shaft and other gear shaft
There's a DL1000 on the forums that has 437,000 miles on original engine/gearbox.
The DL1000 power plant is probably superior to the Africa Twin in that regard.
What windscreen is that. That is not the stock screen.
Hi there 🖐
It´s an MRA 👍
Stock is absolutely fine, just get deflector, like on any bike...
@@John_Neves what's the #part number?
Performance mods on this bike - just don't
And vee really dont need it anyway.
Never put kn or so air filters. The only thing you achieve is shorten life of your engine by letting more particles into it. Keep the stock filters
I've run a KN for over 100k kms. All still seems to work fine. The G-Pack also gave it quite a nice boost in, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. What's wrong with a little more umph? 😁
You forgot ONE! Remove those alloy rims and put a set of spoke rimes.
I would actually love that. Any suggestions?
14:05 i think you on wrong meds if you consider taking vstrom on any kind of offroad 😂
Why tf so many people think this is adventure bike!?!
Possibly.... I take her many times off- road to get to where i want 👍
You're the one on meds if you say its not an adventure bike. It's not the most offroad-capable bike out there, but with the right tyres and skills you'd be surprised where it can take you.
@@suprlite must say with perspective my statement was too harsh but the point still stands.
I still have vstrom..
Everything about this bike says road bike - geometry, suspension travel, ground clearance, handling, ergos, lack of any belly protection, sharp brakes.
It can get through some light off-road obviously, but that can be said about virtually any bike.
I'd say it's road bike with some adv ambitions
@@Angry-Lynx Thats more like it. It handles off road better than any contemporary road bike. It might be amongst the least off road capable adventure bikes, still people use it off road all the time. It shines for long roadtrips though. The ground clearance is only 2cm less than the bmw gs1250, and i dont see anyone claiming thats not an adventure bike.
All "mods". you need on this bike are same like for every other bike - usb,phone holder, heated grips, wind deflector. Thats all, spend money to service your suspension and maintenance instead of village "tuning" or accessories that worsen the riding experience .
Take the advice from old biker
Nice. But do you still ride? Your comments suggest you spend more time staring at your bike in your garage than actually riding it 🤔
Again some bs about weight omg....
This is not offroad bike, weight isnt that big deal on road bike.. are you planning on dropping your bike few times a day?
Because thats whats happening offroad.
If you do that onroad you doing something wrong 😂👍
Also suspension getting more comfortable when u load up that bitch. Sometimes i consider putting weight in rear just to make suspension softer. Works perfectly
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Hey there. Is giving thumbs down your hobby, or are you just picking on me?
Might as well tell me what you didn't like, so i can better myself in the future 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍