Photos of Big Strommers WITH THEIR BIKES. [Archive]

mjgaffney

10-04-2006, 11:43 PM

Hey All,
I'm curious to know who's riding the big Stroms? The only thing I enjoy more than the casual nod or low hand from fellow cyclist out on the road is the enthusiastic WAVE I get from fellow Strommers. How about posting photos of yourselves WITH YOUR BIKES and a quick description of who you are and what you do? I know there are threads like this elsewhere on the site but not exclusive to the 1000.
See ya,
G

AlaskaTroy

10-05-2006, 11:18 PM

How do ya start a thread like this and not post your own? Guess Ill start.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h127/AlaskaTroy/SkullStromer.jpg

mjgaffney

10-06-2006, 03:35 PM

Point well taken. I thought about it when I posted. Figured I was bold enough to use my own photo as an avatar... Will get out and shoot a photo of my Strom (and me) this weekend to post. Love what you've done to your bike. Really given it an identity. The skull and cross bones isn't my thing exactly but it is an impressive setup. Has me thinking about debadging and destickering my own bike. Will post additional photos if/when I do. :lol:

MonkeyGrass

10-07-2006, 11:24 AM

Well, here's a pic of Stromboli and I on one of our bi-monthly Blue Ridge Parkway trips. I'm fully loaded with bags and top box, this was a full 4 day trip where I followed my band to a couple of gigs in upstate SC, then peeled off Sunday to meet a riding buddy at Caesar's Head State Park (the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains) for 2 more days of riding.

THis shot was taken first thing in the morning, I am about to eat breakfast at 3000 feet! 8)

http://www.danlawlor.com/images/Strom/BRP2.jpg

The Shepherd

10-07-2006, 01:08 PM

I don't have one with the bike and my ugly visage close-up though I do have this pic,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/Signalsdrone/sandstrom.jpg

and this one though I've posted this under a different thread.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/Signalsdrone/Southwoods13no.jpg

VtSTROM-K5

10-07-2006, 07:58 PM

One of MY 1k Strom ready for the N.Y. Thousand Islands tour :)

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/VtSTROM-K5/Stromriders_1000-1.jpg

Monkeygrass , what top box are you using in YOUR pic??? :)

AlaskaTroy

10-07-2006, 08:09 PM

Last stop for fuel in Chicken, AK. Week long trip up haul road, then Dason City Yukon for D2D! Going to have to look for one that Im actually in.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h127/AlaskaTroy/IMGP0090.jpg

sinjindog

10-07-2006, 11:30 PM

Thanks to Calgary Yogi for snapping this pic of me with my "big" strom.
http://www.sinjin.ca/troy/Strom/Stromkanaskis.JPG

AlaskaTroy

10-07-2006, 11:45 PM

Found one. Thanks to AKPhotog
img]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h127/AlaskaTroy/dl1000k5.jpg[/img]
Someone said this made a calander.

AlaskaTroy

10-07-2006, 11:52 PM

One more.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h127/AlaskaTroy/060406_004.jpg

Heavy-H

10-08-2006, 02:42 PM

A pic of my 06 with new bags.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/TheHowster/Strombags800x594.jpg :)

Criscokid

10-09-2006, 01:07 AM

This is Southforkspeedster, Ms SFS, and me (Criscokid)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/criscokid/Adventure%20rides/51454857-M.jpg

I hope SFS doesn't mind me posting this pic of him stuck in the mud :wink:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/criscokid/Adventure%20rides/68836367-M.jpg

It took an atv to get him out :shock:

strom lurker

10-09-2006, 11:17 AM

Here's a pic of me and my strom just outside the Grand Canyon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/rthomas34/Chili%20Man/gc25.jpg

MonkeyGrass

10-09-2006, 11:28 AM

Monkeygrass , what top box are you using in YOUR pic??? :)

Heh. I have absolutely NO idea what kind of box that is... :oops:

It came with the bike when I bought it used. It has a simple, yet effective 2 rail mounting system, and it looks pretty darn good, IMO. There is no brand name on it, the original owner bought it at the same dealership when he bought the bike. It's big and roomy, though! :lol:

fl_strom

10-09-2006, 02:01 PM

Coming back on US 98 along "The Emerald Coast" in Florida. From Perry to Mexico Beach is a nice ride. Lots of beach, sun and just nice riding!

http://mikesullivan.smugmug.com/photos/80765994-L.jpg

Carlos

10-09-2006, 06:26 PM

Just before a couple of K's km

http://thumb10.webshots.net/t/53/653/0/52/50/2551052500096750230MbotjK_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2551052500096750230MbotjK)

Roadmaster

10-09-2006, 08:23 PM

my 06 and me .
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic/3749CRgrx/931319.jpg

Jantar

10-09-2006, 09:39 PM

I find it difficult to take the photo and be in it at the same time, so here is the Strom taken just a few minutes ago with the Dunstan Mountains in the background.
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/jantarml/Vstrom002-1.jpg

Heavy

10-10-2006, 02:43 PM

A pic of me and the Beast rolling off the ferry in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/jjchonga/West/emergingfromthebeast.jpg

...or, somewhere in West-Central Minnesota.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/jjchonga/West/1.jpg

nighthawk

10-10-2006, 08:46 PM

Somewhere on Route 66 in Arizona
http://i10.tinypic.com/44gnebo.jpg

mjgaffney

10-10-2006, 11:57 PM

It took me a while to figure out how to post images to the site... here's a shot of me and my bike just outside my garage tonight (I know, big adventure :lol: )

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4298/2585876imgfs9.jpg

The more I ride the big Strom the more I LOVE it.

Criscokid

10-14-2006, 03:40 PM

Heavy

10-14-2006, 04:45 PM

Yup, Givi.

Night_Wolf

10-14-2006, 06:12 PM

Pick up yer feet :shock:

A pic of me and the Beast rolling off the ferry in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/jjchonga/West/emergingfromthebeast.jpg

Heavy

10-14-2006, 07:19 PM

I was just starting to roll away. There was a truck stopped just to the right of the camera.

Sheeesh...critical or what!?!

Night_Wolf

10-14-2006, 08:56 PM

From what it lQQks like in the pic, the distance was enough to have the feet up :D Can't ya tell I teach :shock: Sorry but my pet peeve is riders who drag their feet :P

I was just starting to roll away. There was a truck stopped just to the right of the camera.

Sheeesh...critical or what!?!

Heavy

10-14-2006, 09:00 PM

No foot dragging here. Learned my lesson early. Shortly after I got my first bike I had my toe catch as I was going very slowly with my feet off the pegs. Toe caught, foot pivoted back and my heel caught under the exhaust. Hurt like hell when the rear of the bike rotated around my right foot. No crash, no broken bones, just a sore foot and a lesson learned.

Grandpa

10-16-2006, 12:00 PM

MONKEYGRASS

Yout tail boc came from J.C.Whitney. One of the first "hard-type" that they sold

RoboCop

10-17-2006, 10:20 AM

Let me chime in here....

http://static.flickr.com/2/2083674_5610fce523_o.jpg

Somewhere in Kansas, on the wrong side of the road! Shortened stock windshield.

http://static.flickr.com/109/268120468_22aaddc6c6_b.jpg
All cleaned up and resting next to my '02 FX4 Ford. Attached is the new Give E52 tail bag and the Suzuki "Tall" windshield.

sawguard

10-17-2006, 05:43 PM

On the Natchez Trace, one of the oldest Indian trading trails in the continental US.

http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/sawguard/Shiloh%20Trip%20Oct%2006/

tokenboy

10-18-2006, 01:09 PM

One cold Saturday morning.

http://members.shaw.ca/tokenboy/pics/SatMorn.jpg

sawguard

10-19-2006, 09:46 PM

ON my last trip, the Natchez Trace

[/img]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/sawguard/Shiloh%20Trip%20Oct%2006/001-VStromTheTraceJacksonMs10.jpg

MightyShep

10-21-2006, 10:29 PM

This weekend in Arizona.

http://www.mightyshep.com/images/mike_bike.jpg

Heavy-H

10-21-2006, 10:38 PM

Mightyshep.............Dang it. You should have let me know you were up here. I just live in Flagstaff.....

MightyShep

10-21-2006, 11:35 PM

Next time I go I'll let you know. I love that part of Az.

Alacran

10-22-2006, 09:00 AM

Outside my wife's hometown. In the state of Jalisco.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/dcstroker/Motorcycleadventures052.jpg

Heavy-H

10-22-2006, 10:16 AM

Well, OK then................... :roll:

MightyShep

10-22-2006, 10:40 AM

Well, OK then................... :roll:

Awww...C'mon, I didn't even know you were in the area till I got back :oops: I'll get ya next time I promise.

Heavy-H

10-22-2006, 10:50 AM

It's cool.......For sure next time....I ride with a KLR650 right now and it's real slooooooooooow. But he kicks my but offroad as he should.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/TheHowster/Twobikes.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/TheHowster/twoposers.jpg

Later

NEGRO_NEGRO

10-23-2006, 10:33 PM

these are my pics
bye

NEGRO

http://fotos.subefotos.com/f53bceff82581ec5cd703275e7e38ed8o.jpg (http://subefotos.com)

http://fotos.subefotos.com/908144815496c7c51c627a970f7a4ae9o.jpg (http://subefotos.com)

http://fotos.subefotos.com/df80313d77f097acc63a941257048bebo.jpg (http://subefotos.com)[/quote]

MonkeyGrass

10-24-2006, 12:44 PM

MONKEYGRASS

Yout tail boc came from J.C.Whitney. One of the first "hard-type" that they sold

Hey thanks Grandpa!! It was on it when I bought it, works great!!

'preciate the info.

citto

10-24-2006, 05:59 PM

Hello,
I bought my V-strom just two weeks ago and I love that bike.
Here is my picture:

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6994/pa092734vx9.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pa092734vx9.jpg)

Best regards from Poland ;)

Heavy

10-24-2006, 06:03 PM

$%#@ imageshack pop-ups suck!

water warrior

10-24-2006, 07:39 PM

Heavy, sounds like you need to wave at some cows.

MightyShep

10-24-2006, 08:16 PM

LOL get a pop up blocker

Heavy

10-24-2006, 09:32 PM

Wave at more cows??!!

Do you have any idea how many cows I waved at during my ride out West?

At first my wife thought I was nuts, then she joined in and waved (for a day or so), then she got fed up...and knew I was nuts. I bet I waved at more than 5,000 cows this summer. I'm oozing karma.

MightyShep

10-25-2006, 01:06 AM

... I'm oozing karma.

Better get that checked out. I'm no doctor, but that doesn't sound good. :shock:

Heavy

10-25-2006, 06:50 AM

No Dr.'s for me thanks, I just change my underwear twice a day and I'm good. :wink:

Heavy-H

10-25-2006, 09:18 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOweeeeeeeeeee :shock:

water warrior

10-25-2006, 10:35 PM

If anyone changes underwear twice a day they should seek medical help soonest. And maybe counselling too. lol.

MightyShep

10-25-2006, 11:52 PM

If anyone changes underwear twice a day they should seek medical help soonest. And maybe counselling too. lol.

Or at least switch to Depends!

DavidLSI

10-26-2006, 11:37 AM

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h34/DavidLSI/Honda%20Hoot%202006/title-page.gif

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h34/DavidLSI/Honda%20Hoot%202006/02382a.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h34/DavidLSI/Honda%20Hoot%202006/100_1356-1.jpg

GGRJR

10-26-2006, 12:15 PM

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/ggrjr/PICT0002.jpg

Ready for a 1500 mile road trip. Turned into a 600 mile trip, returning through snow, and rain with temps hovering around freezing.

Deathrider

10-27-2006, 11:46 PM

Wish I could figure out how to upload pictures.

GGRJR

10-28-2006, 09:49 AM

Try looking at FAQs, then set up a photo bucket account. It is actually pretty simple.

WeThereYet

10-28-2006, 10:42 AM

GGRJR,

Glen that is a nicely equipped ride. Always liked the blue. By the way, what kind of helmet is that? Looks sharp.

GGRJR

10-28-2006, 11:12 AM

It's a Scorpion exo-700.

MightyShep

10-28-2006, 12:27 PM

Hey GGRJR,

What kind of mounting hardware do you have with those Givi 21L sidebags? Is that the Givi or the SW-Motech? Also, how do you like the 21's? I've got the E41's but find them somewhat large. I'm looking into the 21's but don't want to go from too big to too small.

Thanks,

MIke.

GGRJR

10-28-2006, 12:31 PM

MightyShep

10-28-2006, 01:22 PM

I am using teh GIVI Mounts. I was concerned about the size of teh 21s, but have been very happy with them. They are actually about the same size as the Cortech soft bags I use on the VFR. The combination of the 21s and the V46 hold everything I have needed on two road trips so far. The 21s also make it easy for a passenger to get on and off.

Thanks! I think I'll get a pair. I keep rubbing the big bags on the pole next to the gas pump. I keep forgetting they are so wide, and consequently my bags are all dinged up. Of course that make them look seasoned :? No shiny stuff for the Hard Core biker :D

Motorace

10-29-2006, 04:03 PM

I had the 21's on my FZ1 combined with a E52 topcase. They were great for trips, unobtrusive, clean looking and could swallow a bunch of light gear. After reading both Strom sites for about a week straight concerning hard luggage, I can get my Strom into the same setup for about $540.00 to my door..

And its nice to see big guys riding a Strom. I'm glad I'm not alone!

Motorace

10-29-2006, 04:03 PM

SVS

11-01-2006, 03:26 PM

I am on two other boards and thought if two is good three is better.

Big People and big bikes - was the question?

http://f-d.smugmug.com/photos/88188671-M.jpg

JKnowledge

11-06-2006, 12:59 PM

One of me in Wardensville, WV and one crossing a stream in the Chatahochee National Forest in northern Georgia

http://myspace-879.vo.llnwd.net/01391/97/86/1391216879_l.jpg
http://myspace-967.vo.llnwd.net/01212/76/99/1212669967_l.jpg

aps45819

11-06-2006, 03:00 PM

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b312/aps45819/V%20Strom%20and%20Me/121APSatTurkMtn.jpg

Blue Ridge Parkway, Turk Mtn overlook

bobosmite

11-07-2006, 04:07 PM

It's so worth the $$ to have a hotel room where you can leave all your bags and take a mid-day nap.

Heavy

11-07-2006, 04:15 PM

Hey bobo,

How do you like the bead seat cover? I used one over the stock 650 seat I have on my 1000. It worked well for me on my ride (most of the way) across Canada this summer. Heck, I bought a car seat cover for $9.99 and got 3 motorcycle size pieces out of it. Way cheaper than a Corbin.

VtSTROM-K5

11-07-2006, 08:39 PM

Heavy ,I just want to say ..............Well Said!!!
the followig is a blatantly plagerize'd statement & completely true ! :rolleyes:

[size=3] "I pledge allegience to the V, and I celebrate that the mighty steed is a true thoroughbred, and all true thoroughbreds are top heavy, burp, fart, chudder and make noise while busting to run free and fast. The only flicking a thoroughbred need do is wisk wee flies off it's arse . I am thankful that gas is cheap, and that I am of sufficient means, and deficient of common sense, that I am able to acquire said steed without justification. All hail the V. A thoroughbred standing tall among ponies."

Pictue of me on nov. 4th ride

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/VtSTROM-K5/Nov%204th%20ride/DSCN0101-1.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/VtSTROM-K5/Nov%20%2018th%20%20Athol%20Ma/NovTrip008.jpg

Heavy

11-07-2006, 10:07 PM

Heavy ,I just want to say ..............Well Said!!!

Although I would love to, I can't take credit for it. It was stolen from my Buddy, WeThereYet, in this thread:

http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showpost.php?p=63769&postcount=61

He's the maniacal genius responsible and should be honoured for it. I'd give him mention in my sig file but his quote is so long I'm not allowed to add anything else.

southforkspeedster

11-12-2006, 11:39 AM

With street tires

http://southforkspeedster.smugmug.com/photos/99150774-M.jpg

With knobbies

http://southforkspeedster.smugmug.com/photos/68841547-M.jpg

SFS

VtSTROM-K5

11-12-2006, 07:09 PM

SFS, Are those the same rims , Or did you purchase another set of rims & tires????

southforkspeedster

11-13-2006, 09:50 AM

SFS, Are those the same rims , Or did you purchase another set of rims & tires????

I just have one set of wheels, It is not that hard to mount and dismount the tires.

I went on a long slab ride this summer and wanted my tires to last, so I ran with the street tread.

Most of the time I am rolling on the TKCS, I always am looking for dirt routes to and fro.

SFS

dklassen

11-18-2006, 01:05 AM

Pic of my 06. That's me on the left.

http://members.cox.net/dwk/vstrom_5.jpg

http://members.cox.net/dwk/meandlamonster.jpg

Cheff

05-11-2007, 04:26 PM

These were taken Thursday on my way back to San Diego from San Francisco. I rode about 400 miles while I was up there in the Redwood state parks, but did not have the new camera yet. So I got some shots on my way back with the new toy. Total milage for the trip was 1400 miles.

Enjoy!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/darkcheff/DL1000k6/P5100031.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/darkcheff/DL1000k6/P5100027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/darkcheff/DL1000k6/P5100030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/darkcheff/DL1000k6/P5100028.jpg