MICHIGAN riders

[BlueWee]

Any riders here in Michigan?

[torqueman]

Battle Creek.

[daveo]

Williamston (outside of Lansing)

[daveo]

It was nice Tuesday - I got a nice half hour ride in after work, knowing I wouldn't get back on for another week.

[BobbySands]

lincoln park (south of Detroit almost on the water).

i rode to ann arbor today to have a new pair of Anakees installed.

yep... 30 degrees when i left and 31 when i returned.

i got a bit cold at times, but i bundled up and it wasn't bad. the cold was better than the traffic on I-94 coming home, i'll say that.

[BlueWee]

I'm in Clinton Township.. can't wait for this snowy weather to be gone! I used to ride to work in this 30-40's weather, but the 30 minutes of time for putting on the gear and then taking it off got to be too much time. Can't wait for it to warm up!

[benjy414]

Traverse City.

I was riding a little over a week ago, but know were under a foot of snow and I'm blowing the driveway, with more on the way.

[Dyno]

Port Huron.

Did the Friday the 13th thing in Port Dover yesterday. Saw 4 other V Stroms there.

[handyhiker]

Traverse City.

I was riding a little over a week ago, but know were under a foot of snow and I'm blowing the driveway, with more on the way.

I lived in TC for 2 years, then moved to Kalkaska. I was there a year then wound up moving back to Cleveland. I sure liked the area up there!!

[Strom Yooper]

Manistee! South of Traverse City.

[YZman]

Muskegon over on the west side. Just bought my big V this spring. Cant wait to get out and ride.

[ktmkerry]

There's two of us in little old Hart,MI

[motogearhead]

I live in Lenox (SE MI)...but my heart's in the UP! Rode the DL to Escanaba last weekend. MGH

[S83]

I live in NE Indiana but ride Northern Michigan when ever I get the chance.

[vampyremp]

Another WeeStrom in TC! We might have enough for a WS MC!;) I'll be keeping an eye for the rest of you.

[1Strominator2]

Harper Woods (Metropolitian Detroit - East side)

[BobbySands]

so when are we getting together for a ride? i'm in lincoln park and i know some of you fellows aren't too far from me. i'd even ride somewhere towards the middle of the state to hook up with the westsiders.

[melvin2345]

Midland here. Always up for a ride.

[YZman]

I live in Lenox (SE MI)...but my heart's in the UP! Rode the DL to Escanaba last weekend. MGH


Did ya ride there "in Da Moonlight" :mrgreen:

[YZman]

so when are we getting together for a ride? i'm in lincoln park and i know some of you fellows aren't too far from me. i'd even ride somewhere towards the middle of the state to hook up with the westsiders.

The race Nazi was just talking about taking another trip tp S Carolina with the boy to visit her folks latter this summer. Me I am all supportive for this. I am like surrrreee go ahead....Ya need any money....No I cant go way too busy for work....

Meanwhile I am secretivly planning a weeks vacation riding / camping in the UP. Ahhhh peace and quiet!

[geo]

yes, downriver area alwayz looking for ride talking shop and lunch when not working or going to school

[BobbySands]

Geo, i'm in lincoln park. we should hook up for a ride sometime, or meet at the coffeeshop in Wyandotte and stare at our bike over a steamy latte like the other harley riders do.

[v1cut]

I used to live in TC. My wife and I are renting a house south of Suttons Bay at the end of July for a week and I'll bringing one of my bikes. If anyone would like to get together for a ride let me know, I always like meeting new friends.

[geo]

sounds like a plan. As soon as i get a new rear tire. Hit a bolt on telegraph and it stuck in tire .Know where i can get one

[v1cut]

sounds like a plan. As soon as i get a new rear tire. Hit a bolt on telegraph and it stuck in tire .Know where i can get one

Have you tried this place: http://www.greatescapesmotorsports.com/

[ChuckS]

Mt Clemens

[michiganstromrider]

Hillsdale Mi / 04 DL1000 Blue

[1Strominator2]

I am picking up my bike this week (DL650 ABS -------Finally) and am VERY MUCH looking forward to doing some MICHIGAN - Mid West "touring" with other local V-Stromers!!!

[KAP]

1strominator2, it was neat meeting you while you were picking up your bike. For others on this site I was going to my local dealer ship Honda East in Maumee Ohio which is near the Michigan Ohio border, near lake Erie. Out walks this guy I have never met before talking about his new wee. We started talking about this site and found out we are both new to it.
Pretty cool!
Hope to get in some rides with some of you SE Michiganganers.

Kyle

[pmurray]

Gladwin here 05 650 I am heading for Inuvik the 8th of june riding 2 up this bike is very trust worthy I have 28,000 miles with no problems so far I have been to Radison Quebec 2700 great ride I have been to Alaska to Mexico and all the states in the US on Gold Wings,BMW, and Harleys but the wee storm is one of the best Paul

[Northstrom]

Gaylord here.

[jeeper]

Quincy east of Coldwater

[YZman]

Gaylord here.

Hey I just passed thru your neck of the woods mem weekend. Drove right past Gobblers of Gaylord and got a good laugh out of that one....lol

[Northstrom]

Hey I just passed thru your neck of the woods mem weekend. Drove right past Gobblers of Gaylord and got a good laugh out of that one....lol

Yeah quite the place. :D

Not a big fan of the food there, but they seem to be busy, so some people must like it!

[1Strominator2]

STAND CORRECTED THE DATE IS JUNE 17TH NOT THE 10TH = Anyone interested in doing a group ride to this event? There is a classic car show going on in the same area (same day/place).

Have four riders goin so far from different parts of metropolitian Detroit!

Meeting place has not been set yet but it looks like Northville/Novi right now early Sunday morning (7-9am) - a good two hour ride.

[vantec6040]

Hey all, new Lapeer/Oxford DL650 owner here. I've seen about 3 or 4 Strom's in my area, so let me know if any of you visit this forum and want to meet up sometime. :)

[slick_kipper]

Leighton Township here. About 15 miles South of G.R. Bought my DL about a month ago from a guy in Ohio. Had the most fun ride of my motorcycling career down there in SE Ohio last week or so. Wish Michigan had roads like that.

Me and a buddy from work (who also just bought an 04 1K) are planning on riding around Lake Superior this summer. Sometime mid/late July. Not sure if we'll ride together or not, but I'm 99.9% sure I'll be going.

[1Strominator2]

Looking to setup a ride of Michigan/Ohio V-Stromers in July if possible - respond if you're interested.

Date/destination/time to follow.

"Years from now you will be More Disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover"
Mark Twain

V-Strom's Rock - Let me know = thanks!!

[slick_kipper]

I'm innerested.

[torqueman]

I will be out of town the first two weeks in July but would be intrested if it was after that.

[pmurray]

Hello Sandy & I just returned from Inuvick at the end of the Dempster Hwy. The road is every bit as hard to ride as I was told 500 miles of dirt, sand, and pea gravel, it is hard to drive in a 4 wheeler even harder on two wheels but try it on a 650 motorcycle riding two up, it is a challenge. But I am here to say the V Strom took that challange and got up there with out a spill and in 12 hours. The trip took us all over Cananda, the Western US. up to a high of 9000 ft and back to Gladwin in 23 days we sleep a tent all except 3 nights. If you have any questions about the 650 being able to carry a load I weigh in at about 230# Sandy is a lot lighter the dry bag was 35# tank bag about 10# plus tank saddle bags about 20# we road 9,397 mi. If anyone trys the Dempster be in shape and do a lot of off road riding first. I am 64 and have been riding on the road and off road for 50 years, and am out of shape for this kind or riding but some how we made it. As soon as I get all the pictures done I will try and get them on his site. Paul.

[BobbySands]

Looking to setup a ride of Michigan/Ohio V-Stromers in July if possible - respond if you're interested.

Date/destination/time to follow.

"Years from now you will be More Disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover"
Mark Twain

V-Strom's Rock - Let me know = thanks!!

totally insterested

[slick_kipper]

totally insterested

Well, me and another Strom rider will be riding up N along the W coast starting near Holland on July 18 en route to the other side of L.Superior... Welcome to ride along.

[JeffNights]

Hey, i'm in Wyandotte myself, and reading this thread I see a couple other downriver people, I have personally seen another V-strom just twice, both times on Fort Street, but they were going the other way. I ride a 2006 Grey V-strom 1000. so thats me.

[xjstrom]

Little town of Grant, North of GR. Mrs. and I enjoy a ride whenever we can. Go to Jones Ice cream parlor in Baldwin! worth the ride!!

[1Strominator2]

Spring is on the way :D!!

Took my DL650 ABS out for it's 1st 2008 outing earlier today - FELT GREAT!!

Any MICHIGAN RIDERS interested in doing a group ride:?:

Carpe Diem,

[xjstrom]

Sure if I could get my Wee out to the street. My driveway is 4x4 or motox only right now! I hope to get on it during Spring break!

[ktmkerry]

Xjstrom, it's an adventure bike.Get up on the pegs and let it rip.You should [might] make it to the road . Or you could wait for the sun. I try to stop at Jone's most trips thru Baldwin.

[xjstrom]

Xjstrom, it's an adventure bike.Get up on the pegs and let it rip.You should [might] make it to the road . Or you could wait for the sun. I try to stop at Jone's most trips thru Baldwin.

Ha ha! My driveway is 430 feet long! I like my Wee too much to do that! I need about a week of 40*+ and she's on the road! There's a foot of yick to get rid of on the driveway.
I bought my bike in Baldwin, worst experience I've ever had buying anything. I will never go back there. I will go to Baldwin regularly for ice cream!!

[YZman]

Hey Xj Strom..Where on the west side you live? Im in Muskegon. I rarely ever see anyone on a Strom around here. I managed to get mine out this week and have been riding to work all week.

[xjstrom]

I live in Grant. I've only had mine in Muskegon 2x to go to the mall and get footballs. I hope to get out next week if the temps stay up. I need one ride before I send my seat to Spencer's to get it rebuilt.

[YZman]

Spring is on the way :D!!

Took my DL650 ABS out for it's 1st 2008 outing earlier today - FELT GREAT!!

Any MICHIGAN RIDERS interested in doing a group ride:?:

Carpe Diem,

Well I dont know how many of yas live near the west side (Muskegon) but May 3rd is the annual Spring Run put on by the Muskegon Motorcycle Club. They gather at the Mt Garfield Clubgrounds in the morning and about 1000 bikes go for a 3 hour(ish) ride north. The police block off all the side roads so we have the roads to ourself on the way out of town. Its pretty fun. Kinda like a parade. People line the streets and overpass's to watch everyone go by. Its cool if youve never done it before.

Ill be there this year. It dosn't cost anything to ride. Im pretty sure I was the only Vstrom there last year amongst a sea of Harleys and other assorted bikes. At 1st glance it looks to be a Harley event but there are plenty of other bikes there as well. All are welcome.

[BigMe]

Plymouth (between Ann Arbor & Detroit)

[Grem75]

Coldwater 2005 DL1000 and have loved every mile i put on it.

[YZman]

So how many of you michiganders have been out on the roads this year. I rode to work 3x last week and twice this week. It was cold as hell a few times but with my tourmaster pants and jacket I keep pretty warm. Well warm enough anyways...lol I dont mind suffering for what I love once in a while.

[cmosentine]

Dl1000 in Ada, MI.

[YZman]

Awww crap... I had to open my mouth didn't I. Were getting dumped on again with this white stuff. Oh well...At least I got to ride a little but last week.

[slick_kipper]

Doesn't this mean we're going to have one of those 80-degree days in two weeks?

[ktmkerry]

Good thing I left my snowmobiles out.Oh well,I'd settle for 50 degrees and sunny.

[mike1952]

Have been out several times over the last week. Snow from last night melted off the roads so went out after work this evening. Plan a nice ride tommorow afternoon. It is like deer hunting you gotta dress for it. Polar fleece and Olympia AST and Ranger IIs.

[1Strominator2]

Anybody up for a group ride for this upcoming Sunday April 20th weather permitting?

Have bike - will travel.

[xjstrom]

Hey 1strom where are you? I'm north of GR

[1Strominator2]

Southeast Michigan - near the Motor City.

We'll be heading out your way next month to check out some motorcycle track for the 1st time.

[melvin2345]

So how many of you michiganders have been out on the roads this year.

I've ridden my bike at least once per month, every month since I bought it. 21 months straight so far. Granted, it gets hard to do in the winter, but there are occasional nice days, and the cold doesn't bother me too much.

Oh yeah, I'm from Midland btw.

[xjstrom]

3x for me but right now my seat is in Florida with Spencer getting adjusted! I'll probably get it back Friday when it's raining!!!

[benjy414]

Well I dont know how many of yas live near the west side (Muskegon) but May 3rd is the annual Spring Run put on by the Muskegon Motorcycle Club. They gather at the Mt Garfield Clubgrounds in the morning and about 1000 bikes go for a 3 hour(ish) ride north. The police block off all the side roads so we have the roads to ourself on the way out of town. Its pretty fun. Kinda like a parade. People line the streets and overpass's to watch everyone go by. Its cool if youve never done it before.

Ill be there this year. It dosn't cost anything to ride. Im pretty sure I was the only Vstrom there last year amongst a sea of Harleys and other assorted bikes. At 1st glance it looks to be a Harley event but there are plenty of other bikes there as well. All are welcome.

I don't know for sure what my plans are that weekend, I've got a six month old and he tends to set the schedule. If all goes well I would love to get in on the ride. Any additional info on where and what time?

[michiganstromrider]

Osseo, MI here. Near Hillsdale.

07 Wee ABS

[SloNEZ]

From Traverse City and still get up there a bit.
Like to ride the Alden area where my mom now lives.
Also like to hit the UP and use my buddy's cabin as a base.
I also do a lot of dual-sporting, if anyone is interested in that ...

[Wantinbeaver]

Hello All,

I'm new to Stroming, but I've had bikes most all my life. The last 30 years I had some kind of a Harley, and also had an old Honda XR that I used for back and off road exploring. Sold the Harley and the XR and bought this 6fitty about two weeks ago. So far so good, but I did notice not as many Harley guys wave at me anymore, and who cares? Been ordering stuff and installing it as it arrives, some of this stuff cost more than Harley stuff. Oh ya, I'm about 10 miles north of Lapeer just east of m-24. Turned 56 on the last birthday, but I can still throw a leg over the seat.

WB

[Weeble]

Hi, new to board and to "stroming" Waterford, Mich. here..........

[Gaylord]

Gaylord, and I've only seen one other V in the area and I think he was a visitor.

[xjstrom]

That was me last June!!:cool:

[YooperBike]

Hi, I'm in Davisburg, Michigan (between Flint & Pontiac). I just got back into biking this year and I'd like to go on some rides and find some fire trails to explore.

[klown777]

Another Michigan Stromtrooper. Haslett, just east of Lansing. '06 Red DL 650 (wife's) and a new '08 Yellow DL 650 (mine). Leaving Sat. 7 Jun for a week's ride down Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway, and (of course) the Dragon at Deal's Gap.

[Weezel]

Another Michigan Stromtrooper. Haslett, just east of Lansing. '06 Red DL 650 (wife's) and a new '08 Yellow DL 650 (mine). Leaving Sat. 7 Jun for a week's ride down Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway, and (of course) the Dragon at Deal's Gap.

Were you riding through Manchester a couple of weeks ago? I past 2 Stroms and one was red. I was on my FJR at the time. Have fun on your trip - beautiful country down there.

[wcarrothers]

well if you happen to know what commerce & commerce in commerce is then you know where you might have been..

i was on my blue 04 and the other rider was on a black 08 strom.

road/talked (probably not the safest thing to be doing while in stop and go..hehe) but didn't exchange any info.

Of coruse was one of the few Vstrom's we had ever seen and was just coinsodence that we ended up next to eachother for a couple miles.

In anycase wondering if they were on the list.



I've had both an 03 and 04 dl1000 but since early 04 I've dropped of the list. Wondering where the old vstrom2 list went on yahoo.

[gijoecam]

Add me to the Michigan Strommers list!! Picked up my gently used blue '07 last night... Got a couple more hours' worth of maintenance to do, and then I'm off to the local mall parking lot to get the 'feel' of the new mount and review all my MSF fundamentals.

-Joe

[xjstrom]

I saw a silver wee NB on M37 a little south of Mesick this morning around 11:00am. Riding with another bike. Was that you Gaylord?
I was in a van full of kids coming back from camp and wishing I was on two wheels!!!

[GooseR6]

Weestrom wanna be here! I am in Harper Woods and look forward to riding with some of you guys.

[Chewy]

Hi,

I'm from Ortonville (N/ Clarkston and W/ Oxford ) and have a Yellow 08' 650....and am available to ride just about any time. :cool:

[Resq47]

I'm in the Livingston County area and picked up my '08 WABS this week. 160 miles and counting...

[mike1952]

I am in Brighton. Both my son and I have stroms. He just got his this week also. UHM...are you him??

[motopimp]

well if you happen to know what commerce & commerce in commerce is then you know where you might have been..

I am by there frequently red '06 out of Milford. (but always out Algonac, Harper Woods, Howell, O-ville...on and on any given day)

[MikeG66]

Greetings,

I am a brand new rider living in Gladwin and working in Midland, hence the excuse to get a bike (to save $ on gas, hehe). I took the Basic Rider (Rider's Edge) course at Shiawasee Harley and resisted the urge to buy a lifestyle and started looking for a bike I could really enjoy. I ended up with a red 06 from a fellow stromtrooper that was extremely well maintained! (thanks Bob).

Anyway I am getting used to my new ride and I am hoping to get a camping trip in yet this summer with my brother (05 Ducati Multistrada) in the UP. My Wee is an incredible ride for my first bike! I couldn't be happier.

Love this forum!

See ya on the road,

Mike

[rk1981]

Well I dont know how many of yas live near the west side (Muskegon) but May 3rd is the annual Spring Run put on by the Muskegon Motorcycle Club. They gather at the Mt Garfield Clubgrounds in the morning and about 1000 bikes go for a 3 hour(ish) ride north. The police block off all the side roads so we have the roads to ourself on the way out of town. Its pretty fun. Kinda like a parade. People line the streets and overpass's to watch everyone go by. Its cool if youve never done it before.

Ill be there this year. It dosn't cost anything to ride. Im pretty sure I was the only Vstrom there last year amongst a sea of Harleys and other assorted bikes. At 1st glance it looks to be a Harley event but there are plenty of other bikes there as well. All are welcome.

Hey YZman. Just found this thread. I used to live next to the motorcycle hillclimb. Give a beep if you see me. Unfortunately, I'm usually riding back and forth to work. My best ride so far was up to Cannon River Ranch in Baldwin.

[BobbySands]

we found a great camping site there in the UP. we went straight across the bridge and about an hour past it to Sault St. Marie. there we watched a 1004foot long freighter (106 feet wide) go through the locks. fascinating.

then, about another 45 mins further west along the coast we found Bay View campground in the Hiawatha nat'l forest. cost us 14 for a great site on the banks of superior. all we could hear was wind blowing and waves crashing all night. nice sandy beach as well. it was rustic, with a pit hopper and a pump well, but beautiful and a nice fire ring.

[nightswimmer]

I was looking to buy a wee from the Baldwin dealer, what are your gripes? TC dealer doesn't have any V-Stroms.

[xjstrom]

I was looking to buy a wee from the Baldwin dealer, what are your gripes? TC dealer doesn't have any V-Stroms.

I got mine there but I will never never go back! I called and asked if they had one, told them I'd walk in two days later to buy it. No demo ride nothing, no salesmanship for them. I arrived and was treated like a nuisance. No one was pleasant except the setup tech. The only salesman that said anything to me was more concerned with chatting up my wife than helping me select helmets etc. They locked the door as I went out and everyone left with me in the parking lot discovering my new bike alone. I sent the owner an email (it's on the Peacock LTD websitel expressing my displeasure with the poor treatment and I got a quick email back from the guy I initially talked to on the phone. All it said was "sorry we didn't make a good first impression, if we can ever help you give us a call" I hope that's not the norm in the bike sales industry. I've worked at many car dealerships and it's exactly OPPOSITE of that at a car shop when you buy a new vehicle.
I'd take a look at Babbitts in Muskegon if I were you. Somebody up by you must have one.
PM me if you want more intel.or some options. I'll be up there this fall as my former principal is in Elk Rapids and I need to go up and visit their Alt. Ed. program.

[nightswimmer]

Thanks for the heads up xj. I wanted to check out the wee, haven't decided whether to by now or wait till next year. I kinda like the orange color they are coming out with. Also if I wait, I could probably get one local at Great Escapes. I haven't had a bike since the 70's...wife says I'm having midlife crisis. I'll check Babbitts Website.

[Godfather]

I got my 08' Wee two weeks ago at Daves Suzuki in Cadillac VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE...best price I could find too, (by almost $700 less than Peacock! the guy at Peacock did not seem interested in dealing either, He said these things are hard to find, and this is the price)
Dave's just took a red 06' in on trade ,with only 600 miles on it, last week.

[GooseR6]

Got my Wee about a month ago. Couldn't be happier. I am heading out to Maine this Thursday. I think I will be a little more comfortable than the old days on a sport bike.

[greydog]

Greydog
In Howell Michigan 08 Yellow Wee
Jack

[Guns]

Looking to setup a ride of Michigan/Ohio V-Stromers in July if possible - respond if you're interested.

Date/destination/time to follow.

"Years from now you will be More Disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover"
Mark Twain

V-Strom's Rock - Let me know = thanks!!

I'll be making a trip to Hartland (M-59 and US-23)in July depending on timing I might be intrested.
Guns

[FieroDude]

I'm down in the SW corner of the state, near Benton Harbor/St. Joseph. It looks like the closest fellow V-Strommers are in Muskegon or GR. Now that spring is finally here, maybe we can get a group together for a ride sometime!

[xjstrom]

I'm going from Kent City to Thompsonville (Crystal mtn) 4/29 departing at 8pm. After church.I'm making the reverse run Saturday Morning. Any joiners?

[Wulf]

Boyne City in northern Michigan. Riding is great up here and I don't think I have been south of West Branch on my bike yet. Only about an hour from the UP and an hour and a half from Canada. Life's good Up North. :)

I am picking up me new bike at Extreme Power Sports in Gaylord today. Great buying experience so far and they have been very patient.