I bought a new chain (525), rear sprocket (43T) and front sprocket (JT, 16T) from Blair at SV Racing - as I have done previously with no issue. However when I went to replace the front sprocket the new one (JT sprocket - no holes) does not slide all the way in like the old one (old one has holes...

Hello All! I'm excited as I recently purchased my first Vstrom and have been lurking in the forum for a while. My battery has been draining so I tore in this holiday weekend and found with the battery + connected and the - disconnected the voltage between the batteries negative and the bikes...

UPDATE: 6 July - Will be selling, most likely well south of trade in value. Have to wait until the 9th to get pics then will post in For Sale Section. Locally it is in the Philadelphia metro region, northeast of city. If no interest - I'll be donating to a charity. If there is any interest feel...

I recently purchased a 2003 DL1000 with 64k KM here in Norway. The bike is beautiful to ride apart from a few irritation elements. The bike came with both a 17" and 19" front wheel with tyre and a GPR exhaust, PowerCommander (unsure of exact model), heated grips, 3x bags. I have already decided...

Howdy from Houston, TX. I've been riding motorcycle since early 80's, but this is my first V-Strom. (And my first post here.) Meet my girl, DLilah. (My wife calls her "Big Bird.") I enjoy getting her dirty. Looking forward to learning lots about the bike.

OK... I've finally decided to buy a DL1000...... BUT... I found a super good deal on a responsibly used and taken care of 2003. I know I know...it's normally a no brainer... buy the new shiny one!! :D But were talking like half price here!!! Can comeone PLEASE convince me to buy the '09? Has...