2005 V-Strom DL1 100k write up

BikeMan · 03-11-2013, 09:10 AM

other than regular maintenance and replacement of normal wear items such as tires, brake pads, chain & sprockets, battery, the bike runs perfect and has never let me down.. at 100k miles I'm knocking out a yearly average of 46 mpg. (see fuelly link below) and the inside of the air box is clean & dry. in addition, I'm still running original stock bearings, suspension, brake rotors, fuel pump & filter, clutch & basket, and a 07 pure stock ECU. i give this bike a grade of A+ .. undoubtedly the best bike ive ever owned. IMHO, i contribute my good luck to,
1. the OverDrive Trannie, for 30% less wear & tear on engine.
2. the use of mc specific motor oil.
3. use of regular automotive grade fuel with the highest AKI rating.
4. street use only. no dirt or trails.

KLR771 · 03-11-2013, 04:36 PM

100,000 miles ! Thats Awesome ! I got a 2012 with only 1,200 miles so far .

EVLED · 03-12-2013, 12:11 AM

Looking forward to the 200k write-up!

sjsred323i · 03-12-2013, 05:12 PM

Congratulations! What do you mean by the overdrive tranny? A change in the countershaft sprocket?

Superstar · 03-12-2013, 05:21 PM

So BORING!!!!!!

(I kid, I owned 2 DL1000's...great bang-for-the-buck bike).

D.T. · 03-12-2013, 06:08 PM

I hear at 199,999 you can bring the ODO in for a new one @ no charge?

50k on my SV.

BikeMan · 03-13-2013, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjsred323i

A change in the countershaft sprocket?

No.. 5th.gear is high gear, 6th.gear is a overdrive.

sjsred323i · 03-13-2013, 09:26 AM

I was curious about what you meant with overdrive. I bought an 2007 Wee in late October. The previous owner installed a 16 tooth front sprocket. When I did get to ride it before winter, it seemed to be gear plenty high as I would rarely get out of 4th gear riding back roads.
I switch the sprocket back to stock over the weekend but have not had a chance to ride the bike.
Looking forward to spring. Will this winter ever end?

precarious · 03-13-2013, 01:12 PM

Mine had 96k when i totalled it. Replaced wheel bearings once, set valve clearances twice, and had an annoying issue with the throttle body sync for a couple months. Otherwise, it was so reliable it was boring. I think i need another one. RIP, Strom....

Awesome bikes. Happy motoring

markcap · 05-01-2013, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BikeMan

No.. 5th.gear is high gear, 6th.gear is a overdrive.

The '05 DL1000 only had 5 gears? It never had a 6th gear. What are you referring to?

Pecha72 · 05-02-2013, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markcap

The '05 DL1000 only had 5 gears? It never had a 6th gear. What are you referring to?

DL1000 has 6 gears.

whipit1k · 05-02-2013, 09:24 AM

I also have an 05 DL1000. Only 75k on my bike. I cant see replacing it any time soon. It was dirt cheap, is pretty damn good at everything I ask it to do, very reliable. I suppose I could go out and pay $10000 more for a bike I may enjoy 10% more than the vstrom...but that would not be too bright given my financial situation. This thing is a no brainer for anyone on a budget. Have you seen what used DL1000's go for these days? Unreal value

CalicoJack · 05-02-2013, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markcap

The '05 DL1000 only had 5 gears? It never had a 6th gear. What are you referring to?

Mine Does.....

svs · 05-02-2013, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whipit1k

I suppose I could go out and pay $10000 more for a bike I may enjoy 10% more than the vstrom..

That's it right there.

DSM8 · 05-02-2013, 01:52 PM

I have an 07 DL650 with 110K on the odo.

Exact same story, gas, tires, chain, filters, oil, pads.

That's it.

Still doesn't use enough oil between 5K mile changes to have to add any and still gets 55mpg.

Want a new bike but cant justify selling this one, it just plain works.

03-11-2013, 09:10 AM	#1
BikeMan ^OP smoke, drink, screw, ride Joined: Feb 2008 Location: columbus, ohio Oddometer: 204	2005 V-Strom DL1 100k write up other than regular maintenance and replacement of normal wear items such as tires, brake pads, chain & sprockets, battery, the bike runs perfect and has never let me down.. at 100k miles I'm knocking out a yearly average of 46 mpg. (see fuelly link below) and the inside of the air box is clean & dry. in addition, I'm still running original stock bearings, suspension, brake rotors, fuel pump & filter, clutch & basket, and a 07 pure stock ECU. i give this bike a grade of A+ .. undoubtedly the best bike ive ever owned. IMHO, i contribute my good luck to, 1. the OverDrive Trannie, for 30% less wear & tear on engine. 2. the use of mc specific motor oil. 3. use of regular automotive grade fuel with the highest AKI rating. 4. street use only. no dirt or trails. __________________ check out the fuelly link: http://www.fuelly.com/driver/jbw/dl1000

03-12-2013, 12:11 AM	#3
EVLED Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Oddometer: 280	Looking forward to the 200k write-up! __________________ http://banditrider.blogspot.co.nz/ http://banditrider.weebly.com/index.html http://www.youtube.com/user/exbanditrider

03-12-2013, 05:12 PM	#4
sjsred323i Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CAK - Ohio Oddometer: 181	Congratulations! What do you mean by the overdrive tranny? A change in the countershaft sprocket? __________________ "If you have to worry about the risk, you're dead already." Paul Newman

03-12-2013, 06:08 PM	#6
D.T. One wheel wonder... Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Moneyapolis, MN Oddometer: 6,309	I hear at 199,999 you can bring the ODO in for a new one @ no charge? 50k on my SV. __________________ "Tough times don't last, but tough people do." Robert A. Schuler

03-13-2013, 09:26 AM	#8
sjsred323i Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CAK - Ohio Oddometer: 181	I was curious about what you meant with overdrive. I bought an 2007 Wee in late October. The previous owner installed a 16 tooth front sprocket. When I did get to ride it before winter, it seemed to be gear plenty high as I would rarely get out of 4th gear riding back roads. I switch the sprocket back to stock over the weekend but have not had a chance to ride the bike. Looking forward to spring. Will this winter ever end? __________________ "If you have to worry about the risk, you're dead already." Paul Newman

03-11-2013, 04:36 PM	#2
KLR771 Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Austin Texas Oddometer: 60	100,000 miles ! Thats Awesome ! I got a 2012 with only 1,200 miles so far .

03-12-2013, 05:21 PM	#5
Superstar Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Oddometer: 303	So BORING!!!!!! (I kid, I owned 2 DL1000's...great bang-for-the-buck bike).

03-13-2013, 01:12 PM	#9
precarious Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire Oddometer: 461	Mine had 96k when i totalled it. Replaced wheel bearings once, set valve clearances twice, and had an annoying issue with the throttle body sync for a couple months. Otherwise, it was so reliable it was boring. I think i need another one. RIP, Strom.... Awesome bikes. Happy motoring

05-02-2013, 09:24 AM	#12
whipit1k Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Location: shelby nc Oddometer: 276	I also have an 05 DL1000. Only 75k on my bike. I cant see replacing it any time soon. It was dirt cheap, is pretty damn good at everything I ask it to do, very reliable. I suppose I could go out and pay $10000 more for a bike I may enjoy 10% more than the vstrom...but that would not be too bright given my financial situation. This thing is a no brainer for anyone on a budget. Have you seen what used DL1000's go for these days? Unreal value

05-02-2013, 01:52 PM	#15
DSM8 Where fun goes to die.... Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Glendora, Ca Oddometer: 3,159	I have an 07 DL650 with 110K on the odo. Exact same story, gas, tires, chain, filters, oil, pads. That's it. Still doesn't use enough oil between 5K mile changes to have to add any and still gets 55mpg. Want a new bike but cant justify selling this one, it just plain works. __________________ DSM8 - A different kind of mean SQL > SELECT finger FROM hand WHERE id=3 WWW.DSM8.whereamiriding.com

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