Are there any problems with the fuel injection on the DL1000?
Remove ads, support ADV. Discussion in ‘ Japanese polycylindered adventure bikes ‘ started by ktmMike, May 12, 2006 . I am considering buying DL1000, but am discouraged by all the complaints about the fuel injection. I have questions.
How many gears does a DL1000 Strom have?
So if you ride the DL1000 like you only have 5 gears until you hit 75 mph you will be very happy… but if 80 to 90 mph leaves shit in your shorts, get a smaller front sprocket.
What should hot idle speed be on DL1000?
1. If your not already, run a couple tanks of regular grade gas through her. Update for modern times: If your local fuel has ethanol added, may what to use mid grade if low speed or pinging issues arise. 2. If problems with stalling, make sure your hot idle speed is set to around 1200 RPM (1100-1300)as per owners manual. 3.
Are there any problems with the BMW DL1000?
DL1000 does not have a FI problem, it is an OVERDRIVE problem… If the DL1000 did not have the tall 6th gear we would never hear about the 2,500 to 3,500 chuging problem because they would be in 5th gear running 4,000 RPM like the perfect in every way BMW GS.
What’s the problem with the Suzuki DL1000 V Strom?
Suzuki DL1000 buyers guide. Clutch: Early V-Stroms suffer from ‘Chudder’, a brand new word meaning shudder and chatter or excessive vibrations, in the 3-4000rpm range, especially when under load and accelerating hard. From 2003-on a new clutch basket was introduced, which eliminated the problem.
Is the Suzuki DL1000 a go anywhere bike?
There’s no getting away with it, with the Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, you get an awful lot of bike for your buck. Lots of extra such as heated grips, luggage and centre stands are available too making the Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom a true go-anywhere motorcycle for not a huge amount of dosh.
When did the Suzuki V Strom come out?
Scratch the surface of the Suzuki V-Strom (and sadly that’s all too easy) and you’ll find a comfy, mile-munching two-up tourer for second-hand learner bike money. Released in 2002, the V-Strom saddled the classic TL1000S motor in a decent chassis with super-soft forks and below-par brakes.
What does chudder mean on a Suzuki DL1000?
Early V-Stroms suffer from ‘Chudder’, a brand new word meaning shudder and chatter or excessive vibrations, in the 3-4000rpm range, especially when under load and accelerating hard. From 2003-on a new clutch basket was introduced, which eliminated the problem.