when/if my xs ever dies.....

[wpc57]

Need we say MORE about the XS1100. 25 years and still makes ya want to mess your pants. Took mine to the strip this last Memorial day. Even though I broke out in the ET class I turned heads. Now that I am 48 years old, I wished I would have had mine back when I was in my 20's. I can seeme now .......

[fabriqueprecis]

Performance

Hey wpc57 - I'm interested to know what kind of modifications you have made to your bike that have actually IMPROVED performance. From what I've read here, it sounds like most of the guys who have gone to aftermarket air filters and exhausts are still trying to tweak their carbs to get back to STOCK performance levels.

[wpc57]

She is as stock as you can get for her age. the only modification was the last owner drilled 4 holes in the stock air box. She is also equiped with the OIL COOLER.

[Czekus21]

Here's a bit of words about the BMW 650. A buddy in Rapid City bought a new Beemer last year. Believe it or not, we figured he was gettin around 80 MPG. Ran really great. He started having troubles with performance and his fuel economy went way down. He took it to BMW and had them look at it ( Warrentee ) They had to hook it up to a computer that was was on line with Munich Germany for a couple of hour and let the main computer talk with the on board computer on the bike. After the computers finished doing their thing, The performance and fuel economy was back. So much for the simple garage tune up. I guess this is a nice feature now but we'll see where it goes in time. I like the idea of being able to diagnose a problem and fix it without the help of an on board computer. 26 years old and still runnin strong AND MIYAMI will dust my buddies beemer outside of having to stop for fuel more often.

[fabriqueprecis]

Modern technology

Wow! I have heard these stories about new cars, but I didn't know it had spread to bikes. Are the new Japanese bikes also this computer dependent? I have old carbureted cars and haven't even thought about looking at a new car (no payments!) so I'm really out of touch on this. I would NEVER buy a bike like that! Feeling better about my XS11 every day!

[cueball]

BMW = Bavarian Money Waster, they are a good bit of gear.

[Pat Kelly]

BMW, backwards for
Want a
Mercedes
Benz

[nashville_bill]

That's a nice bike, but I decided on a Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and got it for about half the price of the BMW.



• 2005 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom


New for 2005

New black-painted frame and swingarm for improved appearance


Engine Features

Liquid-cooled, 996cc, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC 8-valve, engine - tuned for strong low & mid-range torque

Electronic fuel injection features the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) - maintains optimum air velocity in the intake tract for smooth low-to-mid rpm throttle response and improved engine torque

Auto Fast Idling System (AFIS), automatically sets throttle valve opening during cold engine starts by monitoring coolant temperature

Digital ignition system provides optimum ignition timing with separate maps for each cylinder

Semi-gear driven valve system simplifies maintenance and minimizes cam sprocket size and engine height for optimum engine placement

Lightweight shim-under-bucket valve system operates 36mm intake and 33mm exhaust valves, plus valve timing with emphasis on low-rpm power

SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electro-chemical Material) plated cylinders minimize cylinder size and improve heat dissipation

Wide-ratio 6-speed transmission with 6th gear over-drive and wide-diameter hydraulic clutch for a light pull at the clutch lever

High-efficiency liquid cooling system for optimum engine operating temperature - includes compact oil cooler

Lightweight magnesium valve covers, ignition cover, and sound-deadening plastic outer clutch cover

High-mounted stainless steel exhaust system with aluminum mufflers tuned to enhance engine torque output

PAIR - air injection system reduces CO and HC emissions - California model equipped with catalyst in exhaust to further reduce emissions


Chassis Features

Sport-styled front fairing for wind protection, plus large comfortable seat, engine guard, and hand guards - fairing includes large multi-reflector 60/55W headlights

Height-adjustable windshield for increased wind protection and comfort - can be adjusted to three positions in a 50mm vertical range

Easy-to-read instruments with large speedometer and tach dials, plus LCD display for fuel level, engine temperature, odometer, tripmeters and clock

Standard hand guards designed for maximum wind protection

Engine undercover shaped for ample ground clearance and sleek appearance

Large rear luggage rack with rubber-padded platform to help keep bags and luggage in place

Aluminum twin-spar frame and aluminum swingarm are lightweight, compact and rigid - bolt-on sub-frame simplifies maintenance

Cartridge-style 43mm front fork with adjustable preload provides 6.3 inches of wheel travel for a comfortable ride

Link-type rear suspension features a piggyback-style shock absorber with adjustable rebound damping and a knob-operated hydraulic preload adjuster - 6.3 inches of wheel travel

Dual front disc brakes with large 310mm rotors and twin-piston calipers, plus single-disc rear brake with 260mm rotor and single-piston caliper

Lightweight cast aluminum wheels - F: 2.50 x 19 with 110/80R-19 radial tire, R: 4.0 x 17 with 150/70R-17 rear tire

Large 5.8 gallon fuel tank for long-range operation



Specifications

Engine: 996cc, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves, TSC
Bore Stroke: 98.0 x 66.0mm
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Digital/Transistorized
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: #525 chain
Overall Length: 2295mm (90.4 in.)
Overall Width: 910mm (35.8 in.)
Overall Height: 1395mm (54.9 in.)
Seat Height: 840mm (33.1 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165mm (6.5 in.)
Wheelbase: 1535mm (60.4 in.)
Dry Weight: 208kg (458 lbs.); 210 kg (462 lbs.) CA. model
Suspension Front: Telescopic, cartridge-type, oil damped, adjustable preload
Suspension Rear: Link-type, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping
Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front: 110/80R-19
Tires Rear: 150/70R-17
Fuel Tank Capacity: 22 liter (5.8 gal.)
Color: Blue, Black

[gerkenbruce]

Nice bike bill

Nice bike bill
dose this mean you are taking the week this year at vjmr

[nashville_bill]

I wish I could take the week. I'm game fully employed these days with very little time off. Mary, Aaron and I are planning on being there for the weekend though. My XS11 doesn't get much riding time anymore and I'm trying to decide to sell or not. If I keep it, I'm going to have to change the handlebars. I didn't have any problems with them when I was riding it every day, but they are way too weird now for some reason.

On the other hand - I've put almost 6K on the V-Strom since I bought it in January, with two trips to the mountains and one to Barber Motor sports Park. We went to the XS650 rally at TWO and then spent the Memorial Day weekend in the Smokey Mountains with twenty of our closest motorcycle buddies from Nashville.

We look forward to seeing all of you in the fall.

[fabriqueprecis]

V-Strom

A couple of questions about your bike -

Two things that really jumped out at me in the specs. are the light weight and the bore/stroke ratio. I would imagine that a bike that light would just leap off the line. Is it a lot quicker than your XS from a standing start? I would guess the bike would also be very nimble, especially at very low speed.

This engine has the most "oversquare" bore/stroke I've ever seen. This would usually mean a high-rpm screamer, but it also says it is tuned for low and mid-range torque. How is the torque output?

Glad you're having so much fun riding while I'm wrenching, but soon...very soon - I'll be out there too!

[fabriqueprecis]

Foul temptation

There is a '95 V-Max for sale here - guy wants $4k. I could buy that bike and have a ride while I'm working on my XS... But then I'd be out riding instead of at home wrenching and my XS would probably sit for another 20 years - OR - I could part it out, after all, it's in really good shape and I've bought a bunch of new parts for it, cleaned everything, done the carbs and all. I've never ridden a V-Max, but from what I've read, if I go look at it, I'll bring it home....

[UncleSpot]

...*NOBODY* is addressing the main topic...

...*HOW* are you going to replace the XS/XJ?!? *NOBODY* is making a multiple cylinder bike other than the "V-twin".
****IF***** I were to get another bike other than my XS(s) I could NOT get a new one - it seems no company is making a 4 or 6 cylinder motorcycle anymore - ¿WHY NOT?!? Honda has discontinued their Gold Wing and Valkery (sp), and Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki *ALL* of them have gone "Harley-motor-wanna-be"- V-twin.
***IF*** I wanted another Hardly Drivable I'd go buy one.
...rant: off

[fabriqueprecis]

On Topic

My XS11 is already dead, so I'll rephrase:

If I ever get tired of resurrecting my XS, I'll get a Yamaha FJR 1300. UncleSpot - it has an in-line 4 just like an XS - but bigger and liquid cooled. The Yamaha website says they cost $12,100. For that you get everything we try to get out of our XS11's - but faster, lighter, smoother, stronger, better....

But I'm lying here. If I ever get tired of my XS I'll get some other old motorcycle. I just like old motorcycles - for no good reason whatsoever.

[cueball]

Pull all the fancy stuff off the front of the V-Strom, put just a headlight and some instruments on. You would have a weapon to take out and play with the cars. A one litre Supermotard.