I was impressed as a Suzuki salesman when we got our 1st dl1000 with full luggage. Very different bike back in 02-03. It was back soon on trade-in, don't recall why, wasnt my customer. But, it was THEN that I got my 1st experiences riding one. Whoa! Nail the throttle and look at the sky! With luggage! I bought the 1st red 06 to hit town and put 30k miles bone-stock (ok center-stand) with a tail-bag and regular maintenence in one year on it. Then we got a M109R on trade and I got a new best-friend! Well, 50k on that bike had me lookin at a new in the box 09 dl1000 three months ago. Made a sweet deal,(Not a salesman anymore) THIS TIME I want it to look and perform BAD-ASS-IN-BLACK!
Got the Givi-by-Suzuki full luggage, FREE. Cant beat free! So I added 2-Bros Black Series Carbon (w spark screens) K&N Air Cleaner, Power Commander V, Gel-Seat, And Sport-Touring windscreen. NOW***** Here's why I"m back, if you are still with me!!! ;-) She is wicked-fast wheelie ready! And now I'm ready to get the crash-tipover protection, risers, pegs, skid-plate, etc to be Bad-Ass Looking and functional for adventure in Texas, New-Mexico, and Colorado this season. I've already been to Mexico three times on it in three months. Only prob, stranded with a flat rear in a remote area. NOT FUN!!! DONT WANT TO EXPERIMENT! WHAT WORKS GOOD GUYS? Crash and skid in black only. Aux-lights? Becoming more self-rescuing capable is another issue as I usually ride solo. Glad to be back fellow Stromers, and welcome any input and advice. Thanks, Darkwing aka Highway Charlie