Ok riders

[beartrooper]

just checking in on how many okies there are

[okiemex]

Hey Beartrooper, I'm located in Tulsa. I ride an '05 wee-red (fastest color).
I ride in town mostly, on weekends I can be seen with my daughter in tow, she loves to ride! Hope to hear from other okies.

[RichDesmond]

I'm in OKC. Pretty busy for the next month or so, but maybe after that we can try to put a ride together??

[okiemex]

Are we three the only okietroopers? My Mom moved to More last week....she's never seen a Vee....I sense a trip in the future. Hopefully I'll have new saddlebags to add to farkles-corbin seat w red trim, scorpion exhaust (carbon fibre) and cee bailey windsheild. Any add ons to your wee?
Any bags? I could use some input to help me decide on a nice pair.
Let me know your schedule in a month or two, who knows maybe maybe more sooners will reply by then?

[beartrooper]

I guess it's quality not quantity

[oknemo]

Just got my Wee yesterday. Posted in the intro forum, being the newbie that I am. More later, my dog is bugging me to play frisbee. Okiemex, looking foward to a T-Town ride ... might even go crazy and hit Mohawk park!

[RichDesmond]

Are we three the only okietroopers? My Mom moved to More last week....she's never seen a Vee....I sense a trip in the future. Hopefully I'll have new saddlebags to add to farkles-corbin seat w red trim, scorpion exhaust (carbon fibre) and cee bailey windsheild. Any add ons to your wee?
Any bags? I could use some input to help me decide on a nice pair.
Let me know your schedule in a month or two, who knows maybe maybe more sooners will reply by then?I've got a Givi tail truck. For saddlebags, a friend gave me some Hepco-Baker bags that come off a '99 Triumph Tiger. Mounted them to SW Moto racks. I was very tempted by the Caribou setup, if I hadn't gotten the H-B bags for free that's probably what I would have done.
Also have handguards and (oddly enough :)) Sonic Springs.

Some of the Concours guys have a ride to Meers scheduled on May 12th, maybe we can get a few guys together and crash that party. :mrgreen:

[okiest]

:smile: Hi I'm another wee-stromer (red=06) in OKC.

[RichDesmond]

:smile: Hi I'm another wee-stromer (red=06) in OKC.Were you riding westbound down 15th Street in front of Rose state a few days ago??

[okiest]

Were you riding westbound down 15th Street in front of Rose state a few days ago?? Not that I can recall but I ride the WEE just about all the time,I have a red with the famsa tank bag givi side case mounts and a mra vari shield. You guys stop in and see me I am the service writer at Oklahoma Honda suzuki in del city.:D

[RichDesmond]

Not that I can recall but I ride the WEE just about all the time,I have a red with the famsa tank bag givi side case mounts and a mra vari shield. You guys stop in and see me I am the service writer at Oklahoma Honda suzuki in del city.:DWe've met. :mrgreen:
I'm the guy who bought the blue '07 back in October, y'all had to get it from Performance. Used to race SV's with Shawn.

[okiest]

We've met. :mrgreen:
I'm the guy who bought the blue '07 back in October, y'all had to get it from Performance. Used to race SV's with Shawn.

:D Ahhh yes I remember you. What weight springs did you put in your Strom,and are you running Gold valves in it?

[RichDesmond]

:D Ahhh yes I remember you. What weight springs did you put in your Strom,and are you running Gold valves in it?0.90s, with 15w oil. I've never been a big fan of emulators, in the testing I've done they didn't make much difference.

[cr_ulm]

Hi moved to Claremore from Great Falls, Montana in July. I rode the 650 down here. Start out with temperatures in the 60's and 40+ mile an hour winds, boy is that fun on a tall motorcycle. Then the winds died down and ran pretty much in 100+ temperatures. Was not the most fun I ever had on a ride.

I have a question on dealers in the Tulsa area? I need a ignition switch(key goes in but will not turn) ASAP as the 650 is my principle form of transportation


Chris

Claremore

[beartrooper]

have not dealt with any Tulsa dealers, but Claremore Custom Cycles has treated me ok. not sure if they could get ignition switch or not.

I'm not to far from Claremore we may have to get together for a ride

[dvdt]

I just had my 07 Wee delivered last Friday. I had it delivered because I'd never ridden a motorcycle before. I rode it all over Tulsa Friday and Saturday, but I'm hanging the keys up until after the BRC on May 5th and 6th in Drumright. I'm just asking for trouble.

Anyway, after I get licensed (May 7th), let me know if anyone would like to ride.

Steve

[algentry1]

10 minutes from Hog Back Road, running between Luther and Jones. I am waiting for $ to buy crash bars and a skid plate. I have added Givi E21 bags, Genmar handlebar risers, MP Cycle Designs windshield, Madstad brackets Sargent Saddle. I really just use it to explore local roads, but it's fun putting stuff on it. I love this bike. Health problems have kept me from riding a lot in the last few years. Longest ride was OKC to Taos NM in 2001. Had a BMW K100RS for the trip.

I rode today breaking in a new pair of Aerostich boots. Man, am I having fun. My wife rides a Zook Burgman 400.


TTYL, Be careful

[STROMTOMB]

A neighbor of mine, Ed W. said he sold is wee strom to a friend of his that worked at Ok Honda Suzuki. Might that be you?

[mrote]

Another Okie checking in. Live in Yukon and ride a blue 2005.

[beartrooper]

I just had my 07 Wee delivered last Friday. I had it delivered because I'd never ridden a motorcycle before. I rode it all over Tulsa Friday and Saturday, but I'm hanging the keys up until after the BRC on May 5th and 6th in Drumright. I'm just asking for trouble.

Anyway, after I get licensed (May 7th), let me know if anyone would like to ride.

Steve

how is the course going? hope you enjoyed and learned from it.
we may have to get together for a ride before to long.

[dvdt]

how is the course going? hope you enjoyed and learned from it.
we may have to get together for a ride before to long.

All the details are posted herehttp://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11986 . I'm signed up to take the course again here in Tulsa and actually finish it this time.

Monday, if time permits, I'm going to the DMV and take their riding test and get my license then. After what I learned during my one day at the BRC, I know I won't have any trouble passing the skills test for my license.

There is a group from work that rides on the weekends. If you are interested I can let you know more of the details.

Steve

[beartrooper]

yeah let me know. I am getting ready to change jobs and so it is going to be a while before I have a weekend off.

[dvdt]

Thought you guys might be interested in this http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12136 .

Steve

[tarqal57]

Hey guys, I moved to tulsa about a month ago.

I ride an 07 wee. Would love to meet some folks to go for rides with.

Mike

[dvdt]

Hey guys, I moved to tulsa about a month ago.

I ride an 07 wee. Would love to meet some folks to go for rides with.

Mike

If it doesn't rain this weekend, I'd love to head out for a nice ride.

Steve

[tarqal57]

Would love to go. I work saturdays, so it'd have to be a sunday thing. I've almost entirely given up on the weather in this town. Never know what the hell is going to happen 10 minutes into the future.

Talk to you soon!

Mike

[dvdt]

Ok Sunday it is. Only a 20% chance of rain that day. I know what you mean about the weather. I've lived here 7.5 years and I've never seen it rain like this before, but I'm sure we'll find a way around the weather. I own a blue DL650K7 and there is another guy in town that wants to ride this weekend and he owns a blue DL650K7. I'll PM you my cell number.

If anybody else is interested, just give a holler.

Steve

[tarqal57]

It occurs to me, many people may think nothing is going on as stuff ends up in PM land and no one has a clue there is stuff happening.

Dvdt and I are going to go for a ride Sunday from Tulsa.

This is the map:

http://www.google.com/maps/ms?q=Tulsa,+OK,+USA&ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=109196036556016286633.00000113016f312e6df2f&z=10&om=1

We are both fairly novice riders, so there will be near death experiences as best we can attempt. Just a quick ride to get to know one another and grab lunch somewhere more than 4 miles from our houses. If you want to come, PM me or him and let us know.

Mike

[dvdt]

so there will be near death experiences as best we can attempt


I have arranged for a Life Flight helicopter to follow us for the entire day, but I doubt we will need it since we all know my wee is faster. No need to go there.

Steve

[tarqal57]

LOL.

That's a hell of a typo.

Was supposed to read: "there will NOT be any near death experiences...."

1 word makes a lot of difference.

IE. "I can't believe that turtle bit me on the nuts, again."

See how relevent the word "again" becomes? :P

Mike

[dvdt]

I thought the original message was .... well funny.

See my new signature.

Steve

[oknemo]

Mike, in truth I liked the original wording. Kinda added a special edge to the trip. I did a quick recon over to Sheridan this AM and the official meeting spot will be the Western Country Diner at 10AM. The address is 1905 S. Sheridan (just a bit North of 21st St., on the right if heading N.) Anyone else in the T-Town area is certainly welcome! I believe our destination is Lake Hudson, but on my screen I see the blue line on the map going thru cow pastures right into the country music festival in Pryor. I will bring proof of this. In any case ... see ya!

[oknemo]

I forgot ... Blue DL650K7. That makes 3. Hopefully another joins us with a different bike or we will be known as the Stepford Wees.

[tarqal57]

Sorry I could not finish the ride with you guys yesterday. My route home didn't go quite as planned either. I missed a turn.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=36.104596,-95.539856&spn=0.996347,1.851196&z=9&om=1&msid=109196036556016286633.000001131b265248ba7a7

I really need to mount my GPS. Took me over an extra hour to get home, even driving near the speed of light.

Mike the Directionally Challenegd

[dvdt]

I need a GPS too since I can't seem to find the on ramp for 44 after living here for 7.5 years.

[okiesaki]

Hey! I'm here! I'm here!

Just bought my barely used 06 DL1000 last week and I've already put some pipes on it, dropped to a 16 tooth on the countershaft sprocket, put a techclusion TFI box on and my givi top box should be here tomorrow. Maybe I'll do some crash guards before I buy the tag. Maybe I'll hook up with you guys for a ride if I have any cash left for gas. This rain is keeping me from riding and forcing me to click the "buy it now" or "add to cart" buttons. Get me off this computer and on the road before I go broke.

[tarqal57]

lol

welcome to the club. i think we are planning another ride in a week or so. between rain and my job, its been tough to get much going. also, dvdwtfever his handle is, works too much and spends his offtime chasing large women around.

who knows, everyone has their own thing.

mike

[SoonerStromer]

Another Okie joins the fun. I got the Wee Friday and have been putting around OKC all weekend. Anyone know of any decent places to ride (i.e. fewer than 5 pot-holes per square foot of road)?

DL650K7, another Blue...

[iron_llama]

Yeah, I guess I'm an OK rider, but I'm getting better all the time!




Just kidding, guys. I've seen this thread for a long, long time, and I've always resisted the temptation to post on it- until now. Never been to Oklahoma, but I will be riding through next month- see my 'Arizona to Minnesota' thread. See you on the road!

[tarqal57]

since there are so many of us, lets get together and plan a ride. dvdt and I are gonna have a couple beers this coming sunday night and chat about our next trip. we live in tulsa, and will likely be somewhere around sheridan and 81st or so.

no riding to the bar, of course.

planning a ride for mayb the following sunday, if you like who we are, then the more the merrier. :)

my number is 918-850-2558 if anyone wants more info.

Mike

[RichDesmond]

Don't forget the MotoGP party at my place this Sunday.

http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14253

[okiebill]

How has "Performance" been to deal with. I've only bought parts from them in the past, but am waiting for the yellow 2008 wee strom to come out. They are willing to consignment sale my current bike, which is a plus.

Anyone had experiences with them?

OKIEBILL

[SoonerStromer]

okiebill - Performance was willing to give me a good deal on a DL650K7 to match a price in Bartlesville, but then couldn't find one for me. I have another buddy that bought there and was happy.

[Farscape]

Just found this thread...

I'm up here in Edmond. Just sold my KLR and am picking up a '05 Wee in Texas this Sunday.

I'll check back on this thread once I get her home and am comfortable riding it. We can get a ride together sometime.

'till then, ride safe, ride often...

[jimbo4001]

My 05 wee and I just returned from 2900 miles to Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. It was a casual ride, 95% off the interstate. Absolutely no problems with the "wee". The longest day was 480 miles.

Last year in June did Barber Motorsports Museum, Birmingham, AL, Jack Daniels "refinery" in Lynchburg, TN and did the "Dragon". In August made the Wisconsin pilgrimage.

I live in Stillwater and am always looking for riders with which to share the adventure of the ride, talk bikes and rides and/or share coffee or a meal.

[Diver9543]

Hi all. I just picked up my k7 DL100 this last weelend. SWEET! One word says it all. I am use to a 94 GL1500SE and this is a wonderful break from all the weight. So far no farkle, but it is still early. Planning on bags, handle bar risers, taller/wider wind screen, and crash bars. One thing at a time. Hope to see others on the road. Keep the rubber side down.

Jerry
K7 DL1000
94 GL1500SE

[cplB]

USMC'r currently in SoCal, But grew up in Moore.

[Knubsy2]

Hi Okies! I'm in Choctaw and work evenings so I can usually ride before work, I just got my Yellow '08 Wee in Oct., it is so much fun! But, I'm keepin' the KLR, got to ride the Clayton trails once in a while. Hi ya Rich! I went by Cycle One the other day to buy some Sonic 7.5 shock juice for the KLR and it looked like they were shut'n down, the room on the west end had a "this space for lease" sign in it. What's up with that? I'll try again tomorrow. Here's the new bike......
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc291/Knubsy2/P1010003.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc291/Knubsy2/P1010002.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc291/Knubsy2/P1010001.jpg
What do ya think....yellow really blazing faaaast!:twisted:
Oh yeah, here we go, trying not to wash the KLR......while James stands guard!
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc291/Knubsy2/myKLRnoproblems.jpg
Ride Safe! Randy

[RichDesmond]

Randy,

Mark and his landlord haven't been able to come to terms on a new lease, so he's looking at possibly relocating the business. He's still open there though.

I'm on the east side of MWC, so if you see a blue one with bags it's probably me. That yellow is really good looking. :)

[Knubsy2]

Hi ya Rich! Thanks for the info on Cycle, I'll go by there ASAP. And thanks for complement on the DL650....I love riding it but my poor ole KLR is feelin' kinda orphaned. Maybe some tender lovin' on the front forks and then some trails at Draper will help!:twisted:
Randy

[Newner]

Howdy(native oklahoman for HI how are you),
I have a 02' Vee and I am ready to ride. I have a flexible schedule sometimes;( but I am looking to take time to put some miles on my bike. Also for those interested I am located in Stroud with access to small garage off of 66, you never know when you need a friend with tools. newner@yahoo.com

[Knubsy2]

USMC'r currently in SoCal, But grew up in Moore.

Hi ya cplB! I served with 1st Bn, 4th Mar in Vietnam and then with 2nd AMTRAC Bn at Courthouse Bay (Lejeune). I want you to know how proud all of us "ole geezer" jarheads are of the young generation of Marines! It brings a tear to an old man's eyes to see you carry the Guidon so well! Ride Safe, Randall Alexander, Sgt. USMC '68-'72, 2533.
Please pass this "Thank You" on to your fellow Marines!

[hikrynut]

I'm in Mcloud. ('07 silver wee) Always lookin' for an excuse to ride...................... and the next farkle. :mrgreen:

[Nobiman]

I guess I'm the only one down here in Lawton on a Vee, well Im not actually on it yet. I got high bid on E-bay for an '02 that was very nicely farkled with only 9K on 'er. I'm driving down to Sw La. on the 20th to pick it up. I've learned alot in the last few days whilst rummaging through this site.

Looking forward to meeting and riding with some of you'ns.

Randy.

[Newner]

I guess I'm the only one down here in Lawton on a Vee, well Im not actually on it yet. I got high bid on E-bay for an '02 that was very nicely farkled with only 9K on 'er. I'm driving down to Sw La. on the 20th to pick it up. I've learned alot in the last few days whilst rummaging through this site.

Looking forward to meeting and riding with some of you'ns.

Randy.


got my 02' used as well, good luck! Mine has been awesome so far. Medicine Park would be a good weekend ride, I might head your way some time.

[Mad*Sparrow]

got my 02' used as well, good luck! Mine has been awesome so far. Medicine Park would be a good weekend ride, I might head your way some time.

Hey Newner,
I just got an 07 from New Orleans in November and am loving it. One thing every one warned me about it to watch for flood damaged bikes. I don't think mine got washed but just check the nooks and crannys to be safe. Maybe sometime we Okies can meet somewhere in the middle. I'm in Ardmore.

[chevytruckdude]

I guess I'm the only one down here in Lawton on a Vee, well Im not actually on it yet. I got high bid on E-bay for an '02 that was very nicely farkled with only 9K on 'er. I'm driving down to Sw La. on the 20th to pick it up. I've learned alot in the last few days whilst rummaging through this site.

Looking forward to meeting and riding with some of you'ns.

Randy.

Nope, you will be the second in Lawton. I ride daily at 0415 and at about 830 at night. Maybe we can go ridin if I ever have time off.:cool:

[Newner]

Hey Newner,
I just got an 07 from New Orleans in November and am loving it. One thing every one warned me about it to watch for flood damaged bikes. I don't think mine got washed but just check the nooks and crannys to be safe. Maybe sometime we Okies can meet somewhere in the middle. I'm in Ardmore.

I am all for an Okie day, perhaps if the idea may gains interest if we can meet up somewhere in the middle and do a ride or just meet up for lunch. I noticed allot of harley people like to patronize the local rock cafe here in stroud. Maybe we can get something going like that since it is in the middle between OKC and Tulsa. I think a Saturday of comparing Farkles and eating fried food would be great! Saturday March 1 or March 8 is looking good, sound off if this something worth doing!

[RichDesmond]

I am all for an Okie day, perhaps if the idea may gains interest if we can meet up somewhere in the middle and do a ride or just meet up for lunch. I noticed allot of harley people like to patronize the local rock cafe here in stroud. Maybe we can get something going like that since it is in the middle between OKC and Tulsa. I think a Saturday of comparing Farkles and eating fried food would be great! Saturday March 1 or March 8 is looking good, sound off if this something worth doing!We're having a MotoGP season kickoff party here at the house on March 9th. I think the race will be on at 4 or 5, but we'll have all the Daytona races on before that. I'm in Midwest City. Anybody who wants to come is welcome, just shoot me an e-mail for directions.

[oknemo]

I am all for an Okie day, perhaps if the idea may gains interest if we can meet up somewhere in the middle and do a ride or just meet up for lunch. I noticed allot of harley people like to patronize the local rock cafe here in stroud. Maybe we can get something going like that since it is in the middle between OKC and Tulsa. I think a Saturday of comparing Farkles and eating fried food would be great! Saturday March 1 or March 8 is looking good, sound off if this something worth doing!

I'm up for the Strom day in Stroud! Would be fun to meet Okies and compare Wees and Vees. I'm good for either March 1 or 8, whichever suits the most riders.

[Newner]

I'm up for the Strom day in Stroud! Would be fun to meet Okies and compare Wees and Vees. I'm good for either March 1 or 8, whichever suits the most riders.

Ok we have a thread started:
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?p=191487#post191487

I am looking at March 8 giving Richdesmond some time on the following day for the motogp party. I will also stick this out on the ADV site on the regional side.

[Mad*Sparrow]

Ok we have a thread started:
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?p=191487#post191487

I am looking at March 8 giving Richdesmond some time on the following day for the motogp party. I will also stick this out on the ADV site on the regional side.

Hey Newner,
I tried to send you a return message and can't. Email me at sgfreeman0000 *at* yahoo *dot* com. Looking forward to riding with you.

[MotorbikeMike]

I briefly spoke to a Blue "V" rider this a.m. whilst riding WB on SE 44th between S. Eastern and I-35. You said it was better than your Goldwing. I was riding the b/w HD Road King. Sweet bike, by the way. One of these days.............

[ksievers]

just got my '08 flat black DL650 from Performance in OKC a few days ago. Class started tonight, should be legal Thursday afternoon.

from Norman, OK..

[MotorbikeMike]

I was riding my bicycle around Lake Draper in SE OKC today between 1600-1630 and saw 3 or as the count from Sesame Street would say," ONE, TWO THREE..AH HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!" riding around the lake. V or Wee unknown. I gave em a big thumbs up! Congrats on your purchase ksievers! I'll look for you around Norman town.

One of these days.........

[Diver9543]

I briefly spoke to a Blue "V" rider this a.m. whilst riding WB on SE 44th between S. Eastern and I-35. You said it was better than your Goldwing. I was riding the b/w HD Road King. Sweet bike, by the way. One of these days.............

That was me. I had passed you earlier and had to turn around and go home to get work keys I had forgotten. They were in my pickup. I appreciate the job you do, keep up the good work.

[MotorbikeMike]

I thought you might have been rubbing my nose in it that you had a V and I didn't by going back and forth.

One of these days...........

[Newner]

I thought you might have been rubbing my nose in it that you had a V and I didn't by going back and forth.

One of these days...........

I have a Vee and all the Wee owners look down their nose at me! They are always bragging about how they never have any problems with the 650. :)

[ksievers]

how do you guys do with this infernal wind?

I got "legal" yesterday, smart enough to realize my bike is bigger than the toys we used in the class, etc., so took a ride on my bike for the first time (other than in the neighborhood at 15 mph...) got on HiWay 9 and man it was a war with the wind at hiway speeds.

I hope our bikes are no worse than others??? it's just the wind, right?

anyway - wow - hoping for a more balmy day soon.

[Diver9543]

I thought you might have been rubbing my nose in it that you had a V and I didn't by going back and forth.

One of these days...........

I wasn't, but now that I know...:devil_16:

[Diver9543]

The wind can really push the bikes around. Keep a loose grip, relax, and enjoy the ride. My bud and I have a habit of riding into the wind when we start so we can enjoy the extra push when we are on the return ride.

[Nobiman]

This item all but eliminates the influence that wind has on a motorcyle rider, especially from the side. I have always rode with a semi loose grip in order to help fight fatigue, but since I have installed the Scotts wind is less of an issue. Its like the bike is on a rail, its so stable that its hard to believe. The biggest change that I've noticed is when passing an 18 wheeler with a side wind coming from the right, as soon as you go beside the rig and get out of the wind you instantly move 'bout 4 feet to the right. Then as you finish the pass and get out into the wind again, your forced back over to where you were by the wind. Whats happining IMO is that the wind is actually making you steer the bike when it hits you. The bike is just going where you point it, even if you dont mean to do it. With a stabilizer set fairly stiff the wind has much less of an effect on you because your not inadvertantly steering the bike when it hits you. In the above mentioned scenario, my bike might move 8-12 inches when the gust hits me but its never an "Oh my God" experience anymore. As a matter of fact, I often have my head 'bout ripped off in these circumstances because Im so relaxed when the wind hits me that my head is jacked hard to the side by the force on my helmet whilst my body and bike hold the line. I guess all I need now is a neck stabilizer, I wonder if Scotts makes one of those!:p


Ok, my rant is over now. Hey when are we gonna have another Okie ride day? I'd love to meet some of you guyz and galz. I work 2 weekends and then I'm off 2 so my chances are 50/50 of being off for one, but if I'm off, we'll be there. (I rarely leave without my sweetie on board)

Catch ya'll later. Randy.

[GJ1994]

Checking in from Stillwater. Just got an 07 VEE from B'Ville and have started riding again after a few years off. I am up for a ride somwhere at some point.

[Kieth]

I have a strom , live in Tulsa, I have a few othr bikes, do a lot of Adventure Riding, and Sport Bikes. I know all the good roads in Ok, AR, MO, if you guys want to get together for a ride let me, know. I can lay out a great 3 day trip through MO and AR, starting in Tulsa. Watch out though I only ride corners or dirt. Kieth (the old guy in Tulsa):cool:

[Newner]

I have a strom , live in Tulsa, I have a few othr bikes, do a lot of Adventure Riding, and Sport Bikes. I know all the good roads in Ok, AR, MO, if you guys want to get together for a ride let me, know. I can lay out a great 3 day trip through MO and AR, starting in Tulsa. Watch out though I only ride corners or dirt. Kieth (the old guy in Tulsa):cool:


Sign me up for the corners and dirt ride!

[MotorbikeMike]

Ok, guys I'm looking at buying a bike. Either a VStrom or the BMW r1200gs Adventure. I really like the BMW but like the VStrom price better. This being a VStrom website I'm sure you'll lean towards the Suzuki.With your experience, talk me into the VStrom. I know the Okies will shoot me straight!:confused:

[Newner]

Ok, guys I'm looking at buying a bike. Either a VStrom or the BMW r1200gs Adventure. I really like the BMW but like the VStrom price better. This being a VStrom website I'm sure you'll lean towards the Suzuki.With your experience, talk me into the VStrom. I know the Okies will shoot me straight!:confused:

Here you go.....look around on this site and will find guys who have owned both and they are all too willing to give you their 2 cents. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352992

I have yet to see a GS go somewhere you couldn't get a V-Strom. The biggest difference is price, however if you want to turn more heads when you guy buy your coffee at starbucks then you should buy a GS.

[hikrynut]

Sign me up for the corners and dirt ride!

Sign me up as well! We need to get serious about another Okie day, or two day, or even a three day.

[GJ1994]

3day... I am SLOWLY breaking my butt in on this plank Suzuki calls a seat :).

I might have to buy a different seat, but I am trying to just get used to this one first. Went on a 2hr ride last weekend up arround Skiatook and back, and it about crippled me!

Anyone near me have a GEL or Corbin I could sit on sometime to see if there is a substantial difference? I hate to purchase something like a seat without knowing what it's going to be like... I like the price of the Zuk Gel seat, but I have read it's not a great improvement.

[hikrynut]

3day... I am SLOWLY breaking my butt in on this plank Suzuki calls a seat :).

I might have to buy a different seat, but I am trying to just get used to this one first. Went on a 2hr ride last weekend up arround Skiatook and back, and it about crippled me!

Anyone near me have a GEL or Corbin I could sit on sometime to see if there is a substantial difference? I hate to purchase something like a seat without knowing what it's going to be like... I like the price of the Zuk Gel seat, but I have read it's not a great improvement.

I have been moderately happy with the Suz. gel seat. Have done 300+ mile days on it, but not without pain. What part of the state are you in? ( I'm assuming somewhere near Tulsa)

[Diver9543]

Ok, guys I'm looking at buying a bike. Either a VStrom or the BMW r1200gs Adventure. I really like the BMW but like the VStrom price better. This being a VStrom website I'm sure you'll lean towards the Suzuki.With your experience, talk me into the VStrom. I know the Okies will shoot me straight!:confused:

I will not try and talk you into either bike. I will say that if you would like you can come over and take my Vee for a ride and decide for yourself. IM me for my times off and we can set up a date and time that will be convienent for each of us. The Vee really will sell it's self.

[Kieth]

I just changed my dl650 seat out with a friend who has a dl1000, I like the dl1000 seat much better, it is taller and does not cramp up the twins like the stock seat. You can watch the board here and pick one up for $100.00 you are welcome to try mine here in Tulsa, Ok. 918-446-2245 Kieth

[Kieth]

It depends on what you really want out of the bikes. Coming off a wing you might not be happy with the light 650..........but you could buy 3 650s for the price of 1 1200GS......

[jrt211]

I am trying to find a 650, but can't even find one to sit on closer than Del City. If anyone would be willing to let me take a look at his/her bike and talk for a few minutes, I would be grateful. My previous bikes are '03 Marauder, 04 Concours. Currently on a Burgman 400. Thanks

John
Tulsa

[ksievers]

did you try "Performance Triumph/Suzuki" in western OKC? Or Moddrell's in Chickasha? They seem to have the inventory. I got mine at Performance when no one else could get one, and they came down $300 from MSRP over the phone - no b.s. and easy to work with. The guy even delivered it to me in Norman, 45 minutes out of his way, as I wasn't legal yet to drive it home myself.

[jrt211]

No I didn't try those dealers, but I will. Thanks for the help.

I would prefer not to have to drive 100+ miles just to sit on a dealer's bike. I am hoping that someone in the Tulsa area will respond and answer some questions face to face.

[ksievers]

also, I hear the dealer in Bartlesville is really good and has best prices.. not too far from you - good luck -

[Newner]

No I didn't try those dealers, but I will. Thanks for the help.

I would prefer not to have to drive 100+ miles just to sit on a dealer's bike. I am hoping that someone in the Tulsa area will respond and answer some questions face to face.

I saw a wee for sale at Action Powers sports on 7465 E Admiral Place in T-town, about a month and a half ago. You may call check to see if they still have it. (918) 838-8001

[bigtee30719]

Been riding my 08 Flat Black wee Strom since April, never though something could be so much fun. This is my first bike and I'm sure I picked the right one. Had some help from a good friend and fellow Wee Strom riders. I ride out of Midwest City, OK. It's about 5 miles out side OKC. Looking to form or find a V Strom riding club out of this area. Me and my wife are ready to put a lot of miles on my bike with good friends, checking out this great state.






08 DL 650 Flat Black
bigtee30719@cox.net

[2mstone]

The title of this thread makes me think you folks in Oklahoma are lucky...you're OK riders! That is a lot better than here in Utah, we are UT riders, I mean really! What is an UT rider? It could be worse we could live in Washington where I guess they complain a lot...WA riders. Or Idaho, as in; aint got no ID rider. And Hawaii? They must be friendly, HI riders.

The bikers in Kentucky are pretty slick, KY riders. And it would be alright to be a guy in Oregon, but a female biker? OR rider. Whoops!

Apparently the Maine people must be self-centered, ME riders. Or Colorado, what, do they share a bike? CO riders. But Pennsylvania...? Now thats just wrong!

[RichDesmond]

Been riding my 08 Flat Black wee Strom since April, never though something could be so much fun. This is my first bike and I'm sure I picked the right one. Had some help from a good friend and fellow Wee Strom riders. I ride out of Midwest City, OK. It's about 5 miles out side OKC. Looking to form or find a V Strom riding club out of this area. Me and my wife are ready to put a lot of miles on my bike with good friends, checking out this great state.






08 DL 650 Flat Black
bigtee30719@cox.net

Were you on 29th early Sunday afternoon?? Wife and I saw a flat black Wee near Air Depot.

[bigtee30719]

Good chance that was me, I haven't seen another flat black wee in my neck of the woods.








bigtee30719@cox.net
DL 650 Flat Black 8K #176 FLAT BLACK CLUB

[Bitter Born]

If you are interested.. DOB will be doing a very informal pre dawn ride.. leaving Maxey's at 4:30am and heading east on hwy 62 until the sun is annoying then heading back..

If you want to beat the heat come join us.. currently, one strom, two cruisers and a sportsbike are heading out to beat the heat...

[Glue]

I just got a Wee today. I'm a total noob to motorcycles. So, I'll probably be doing a lot of PLP to begin with. If you happen to see a black 08 Wee with ABS puttering around a parking lot in Bethany, that'll probably be me.
I'm heading up to Bartlesville this weekend to take the BRC. I'm looking forward to it. Once I get some confidence up to take on traffic, I'd be interested in joining you all for some rides. Perhaps the weather will be a bit cooler by then. ;)

[Bitter Born]

Hey glue...
I am right near 39th and meridian, if you see a Black 08 without ABS then thats me.

[Glue]

Hey glue...
I am right near 39th and meridian, if you see a Black 08 without ABS then thats me.

I'm over that way fairly often. I'm sure we'll spot each other before too long.

[Jon The Buddha]

Soon-to-be '05 Vee in Yukon (picking it up on the 24th). Had a Wee several years ago...also an '05... and have regreted selling the bike ever since! Found a good deal on an '05 Vee with 5k miles, so it didn't take much to convince myself to get it. Hope to see you guys on the road!

[Jon The Buddha]

Lucky me! Picked up the bikle a week early (yesterday). It's very nice to be back on a Strom again!

[Nobiman]

Congrats Jon and welcome back to the world of 2 wheels!

Randy.

[beartrooper]

welcome back Jon

Lucky me! Picked up the bikle a week early (yesterday). It's very nice to be back on a Strom again!

[ScottyUSN]

Another Okie checking in.

Picked up my 08 Bumblewee a month ago from Moddrells.
The majority of my riding has been commuting from South OKC to Tinker, and happily running errands.

Looking forward to testing a bad neck, bad knee's on a 100-200 mile trip.
Comparing notes, viewing aftermarket seat, wind screens, ect..

I'll be on the lookout ;)

[ksievers]

welcome aboard! If you're in Norman keep an eye out for an '08 flat black DL650..

stay safe and enjoy - KS

[ScottyUSN]

Hey KS, you and I spoke before about buying experience, and fork braces (I have the Murpsh's on order as of yesterday) after being pushed around on I-240 a few days back.

I do spend some time riding in Norman, my son plays soccer with Celtic.

I normally take Western/60th to Robinson to Griffin Park. Returning Sooner/12th to Rock Creek or Tecumseh on the return trip.

[ksievers]

that's a bit east of where I usually am but it sounds like a good area to ride, some nice 2 lanes out there. I'll keep an eye open -

[ksievers]

is there a track in Oklahoma where a guy can go and get some training for high speed curves, overall technique, and etc??

thanks - KS

[Newner]

If you want some practice and knowledge I would go to Hallet, they have track days where you can go learn and ride for $100. Gotta have the right gear!
is there a track in Oklahoma where a guy can go and get some training for high speed curves, overall technique, and etc??

thanks - KS

[OKState311]

Hey guys, another Okie here!

Just started paperwork on a nearly new 2007 Wee with about 1000 miles on the clock. Got it from Brookside Motorcycle Co. in Tulsa.

I live in Bixby, noticed there are a few other Tulsans in here as well. Just wanted to say howdy! I'll post some pics soon.

[ksievers]

outstanding. not even broken in yet! stay safe and have fun.

[MotorbikeMike]

Ok boys, I bought the BMW R1200GS Adventure and now I'm trying to sell it. Nothing is wrong with it, just certain circumstances require it. If you know of anybody looking for anything other than a Strom, please let them know about it. It is truly an outstanding motorcycle! Its posted in the classified section or Stoy66@aol.com for more info.

Thanks Okies,

Mike

[ksievers]

I'm heading to Hallett tomorrow to make an excuse for a long ride and to observe their motorcycle day, training, et al, to see if I'm game for getting in on it later this month. Watch the experts, etc..

Looking forward to it for lots of reasons -

[beartrooper]

Hallett is a blast, you should try it if you are able.

I'm heading to Hallett tomorrow to make an excuse for a long ride and to observe their motorcycle day, training, et al, to see if I'm game for getting in on it later this month. Watch the experts, etc..

Looking forward to it for lots of reasons -

[Diver9543]

Ok boys, I bought the BMW R1200GS Adventure and now I'm trying to sell it. Nothing is wrong with it, just certain circumstances require it. If you know of anybody looking for anything other than a Strom, please let them know about it. It is truly an outstanding motorcycle! Its posted in the classified section or Stoy66@aol.com for more info.

Thanks Okies,

Mike

Darn Mike, sorry to hear you are having to get rid of it so soon. I hope a Strom is on the planning board soon. Keep us informed.

[bigtee30719]

If you see a 8K Flat Black Wee in the MWC area, that will be me.

[beartrooper]

hallett is running again tomorrow 9-21. I plan on being there

[RichDesmond]

hallett is running again tomorrow 9-21. I plan on being there

I'm here right now. :)
Garage 15 if you want some covered space.

[RichDesmond]

hallett is running again tomorrow 9-21. I plan on being there


Hey Bear, was good to see you again. We sure couldn't have asked for a nicer day. :)

[beartrooper]

Good seeing you too and you're right it was a great day to be there

[OKState311]

Are you guys actually riding your 'Stroms @ Hallett? Or do you have separate track bikes? One of my best friends just stepped down from racing AMA/WERA (coincidentally after a nasty spill @ Hallett on the Mother's Day race) and is insisting on taking me out there for a track day sometime. If you guys are taking the V-Stroms out on the track, how do they hold up? I've only gotten limited twisties action so far and just curious to see how the bike holds up on the closed circuit. Thanks guys!

[beartrooper]

I have an older Yamaha I ride, I've seen V's there but have yet to take mine

[RichDesmond]

Are you guys actually riding your 'Stroms @ Hallett? Or do you have separate track bikes? One of my best friends just stepped down from racing AMA/WERA (coincidentally after a nasty spill @ Hallett on the Mother's Day race) and is insisting on taking me out there for a track day sometime. If you guys are taking the V-Stroms out on the track, how do they hold up? I've only gotten limited twisties action so far and just curious to see how the bike holds up on the closed circuit. Thanks guys!

I've got an SV650 that I use as a track bike. Nothing wrong with taking the Strom though, I'm sure it would be fine especially if you did a little suspension work to it.
Who are you referring to "stepping down"??

[OKState311]

His name is Robert Miller, raced a GSXR 600 & 1000. He's actually from here but lives in Alabama now.

[Irish62]

Don't really feel I should call myself a "rider" yet with all the zeros leading the numbers on my odometer, but I noticed no one had touched this thread since the summer. Any other late in the year newbies like myself?


V/R
Irish
Lifetime member of the never having to duck through a doorway club.

09 Wabs purchased 21 Nov
Lowering Links, Tweaked seat & sidestand
OEM Handguards

[ksievers]

where in OK are you located?

my thing is finding new (to me) 2 lane obscure roads to explore. Must be zillions of them in our state. I just take off and try to not get too lost. Lots of pretty rural areas and more hilly areas etc. than I thought.

Been riding to the Binger area from Norman a few times - makes a good loop, down to Ft. Cobb, etc..

[mezzeta]

Howdy all!

I went shopping on Nov 28, black Friday and came home with an '09 Orange wee. I've only got 250 miles so far but really love it! Ride mostly in the N.E. Oklahoma and N.W. Arkansas areas. Just put a madstad on and it help alot.

[mezzeta]

With the number of V-Stroms in Oklahoma, is there ever a statewide get together?

[beartrooper]

Howdy all!

I went shopping on Nov 28, black Friday and came home with an '09 Orange wee. I've only got 250 miles so far but really love it! Ride mostly in the N.E. Oklahoma and N.W. Arkansas areas. Just put a madstad on and it help alot.


Do you ever get up around Grand lake? There is some nice roads around here.

[ksievers]

welcome Mezzeta.. the MadStad helps, yes; get a fork brace and you'll really be solid. Seriously...

stay safe and have fun -

[mezzeta]

Do you ever get up around Grand lake? There is some nice roads around here.

No I haven't, I've got to get up one of these days!

Thanks for reminding me! :-)

[mezzeta]

welcome Mezzeta.. the MadStad helps, yes; get a fork brace and you'll really be solid. Seriously...

stay safe and have fun -

I've been reading several posts about the braces and everyone seems to like them alot. I'm aware of the super brace and another from Murph's.

Which one do you have and what improvements have you seen?

[Dorzok]

i'm an OK rider.
not the best, and not the worst, just OK.
bwahaaaaaaa

[SG3]

NE OK strommers - we should have a newbie ride soon!!! I also got my Wee in Nov.

Still working on trying to find clean air. Just ordered my Madstad w/coupon from group buy section!

My longest non-stop ride so far has been about 65 miles ;-)

[Irish62]

where in OK are you located?

my thing is finding new (to me) 2 lane obscure roads to explore. Must be zillions of them in our state. I just take off and try to not get too lost. Lots of pretty rural areas and more hilly areas etc. than I thought.

Been riding to the Binger area from Norman a few times - makes a good loop, down to Ft. Cobb, etc..

Not sure if the question was pointed in my direction, but Midwest City to be "less general." :)

[OKState311]

NE OK strommers - we should have a newbie ride soon!!! I also got my Wee in Nov.

Still working on trying to find clean air. Just ordered my Madstad w/coupon from group buy section!

My longest non-stop ride so far has been about 65 miles ;-)

I'm in Bixby, always down for a ride!

[ksievers]

new bike: fork brace. asap.

[ScottyUSN]

Fork Brace options are the Murph's and Super Brace.

I have the Murph's (they both do the same thing) with no moving parts it's all about your preference to looks and price tag.

I agree with the improvement. I did 800-1000 miles without the brace, enough riding to really recognize the difference.

Welcome aboard. I'm South OKC and work at Tinker.

[WindInTrees]

I'm in Jenks (South Tulsa). Got my 08 Yellow V-Strom last spring. Have done about 4,000 miles mostly Ozark Mountains in Arkansas and Kiamichi Mountains in OK. Took one trip west to Black Kettle National Grassland (Roger Mills County). Usually up for riding on Saturdays. I have a place to camp in Western OK near Cheyenne if anyone wants to use it. Building isn't much but it keeps you out of the weather and from having to haul a tent. Good stop nearly halfway to Sante Fe/Northern New Mexico riding.

[Kieth]

We are starting our planning for rides in 2009, here is the tenative schedule:

3-27-09 to 4-5-2009 April Fools Copper Canyon Ride, Must put up a $100.00 deposit to guarantee a place on the trailer, we have 8 spaces on the trailer and in the Excursion. Call me if you want to go. Kieth
918-446-2245 e mail www.tulsatruckcenter@sbcglobal.net so far we have 5 places taken. Kieth, Bruce, Robert, Bob,Jim............we have room for more and we could always take another vehicle and trailer........this trip will be mostly on highway until we head for Batopilis, then all bets are off, some may go the back way to Urique others may return to Creel but it will be fun.......

5-15-2009 to 5-24-2009 Annual ride Colorado Tour, mostly paved, some fire roads......lots of fun So far Kieth, Jim, Robert, same deal, put up deposit (this is the only fair way to reserve space)

All trailer users will share fuel expenses for the ride out and back. If anyone wants to ride with us and not trailer there is no charge and no trailer expense, just let me know. Kieth


Will post other rides as they are planned. :weapons_90:

[Newner]

We will see how the weather holds out but a few of us ADVers are getting together.

Just trying to get to know the locals!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422929

[sapperranger04]

Hi everyone, just bought an k5 wee fully farkled. Hope to see yall out there.

[GJ1994]

I am in Stillwater...
I have seen a couple of Wee's here, but I might just have the only Vee.
I would look forward to riding this spring some with you guys. Gota go somewhere I can make it with a passenger because my wife has decided she loves riding :) Someone needs to help me convince her she needs her own bike.

[beartrooper]

She may need to talk to my wife, she's been riding for a couple years and loves it

[ghollaba]

HI,
BMW GS rider here that is switching to a vstrom.
Primary riding is backroads.
Would like to meet to ride/discuss with any vstrom riders in Tulsa area..

test rode a 650 vstrom and loved it, finding it difficult to find a 650 with ABS though..

Hope to see/ride with ya all soon..

[ksievers]

I have never seen an ABS Wee, FWIW.. I guess they exist! I wish I had one, but I don't worry about it. So far my "normal" brakes are good and not tricky to feel or handle.

I am in Norman. If your travels get you to this part of the world you are welcome to check out my '08 DL650.

You have probably read that the fork brace is a good idea. I can't emphasize that enough. IMO it makes a world of difference, esp when it's windy, and when is it not windy....? The forks are just too flexible w/o it. I also have the Sonic Springs, which means you lose a bit of the cushy bump absorption, but the trade-off is worth it in the solidness and handling security you gain. I don't notice it at all now, except that the bike handles much more "true." that is about a $90 modification, and again, well worth it.

KS

[ghollaba]

Thanks for info I really appreciate it.

[sapperranger04]

So now that im almost fully recoverd from my wrist surgery, we need a big get together and have a ride. Just let me know and ill check my scheduale.

[OKState311]

Sounds good to me!

FYI I am moving to Oklahoma City, should have my own place here by June. Till then I'm crashing with my brother and my gf's parents off and on. Just got a new job here in the city.

I lived in Edmond in high school but never got around to looking for the good motorcycle roads around here. I got spoiled living in the 918, where the twisties are a little closer. Any secret spots you 405 folk have to share?

[sapperranger04]

Having spent most of my motorcycling life serving in Iraq, im still searching for good places to ride, and ive lived her for over three years.... There is some trail riding around the river banks by reno ave, but you dont wanna stick around there to long,,,, to many crack heads....lol

[SailAndCrash]

I live in the Tulsa area. 2007 650.

[skyydiver]

New convert from KLR to Orange Wee. I'm in Choctaw, and I keep seeing someone else wearing the same dress to the prom on the way to work, so I'm not the only orange one in these here parts.

[ldv444]

DL1000 rider in Pryor.

[Irish62]

I have never seen an ABS Wee, FWIW.. I guess they exist! I wish I had one, but I don't worry about it. So far my "normal" brakes are good and not tricky to feel or handle.

I am in Norman. If your travels get you to this part of the world you are welcome to check out my '08 DL650.

You have probably read that the fork brace is a good idea. I can't emphasize that enough. IMO it makes a world of difference, esp when it's windy, and when is it not windy....? The forks are just too flexible w/o it. I also have the Sonic Springs, which means you lose a bit of the cushy bump absorption, but the trade-off is worth it in the solidness and handling security you gain. I don't notice it at all now, except that the bike handles much more "true." that is about a $90 modification, and again, well worth it.

KS

They do exist, even around the central OK area. Here's mine (09) at the park at Lake Heffner.

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/Irish_962/03-14-09_1241.jpg

I've read your comments on fork braces, but since I've had my strom lowered I'm wondering how much improvement I'd get from the brace. I catch strong crosswinds almost every day when I commute on I-40 past the north end of Tinker AFB's runway, but to me it feels like the whole bike (to include me) is affected versus (for lack of a better term) "squirreliness" with the bikes steering/handlebars. Then again, I do not consider myself a motorcycling expert, I bought the Wee around Thanksgiving 08 and only have 3000 or so miles on it so far so perhaps I'm still too stupid to understand the improvement to the ride.

[ksievers]

well, I'm jealous of your ABS! the fork brace effects the whole works, believe it. It will get rid of that "entire bike moving around" feeling. It is hard to believe how much it improves things, but IMO it is an absolute must have. It's not just that the front end will feel better - it takes the "oh s---" out of riding in the crosswinds. Any vehicle is vulnerable to wind at some point, but that out of control feeling is not fun.

let me add that as I've gotten back into riding after 25 years off bikes.. the fact that I've piled up some decent mileage on the Wee by now is also a big factor in how I handle the wind. I am adamant that the brace helps a ton, but I also don't soil myself when it's windy like I tended to do at first. So gaining experience and not freaking out helps.. but certainly the bike is MUCH more stable with the brace.

good luck - I'll keep an eye out for you when I'm riding around.

KS.