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I've seen that here in Ohio, now I know what it is......thanks!

Not the Euro bikes like Ducati/Triumph/BMW......their ESA suspensions have heavier springs, but yeah the Japanese spring rates for most they make are too light for bigger American bodies.

Interval is like 26600 I believe, and that is insane mileage for a valve check......so I call BS on Yamaha's interval and what those motorcycle mechanics say. I don't baby this engine either, which I'd imagine would shorten up that interval mileage as well? I am almost at 17K miles, am thinking of 20K miles for the first check.

I suggest the MT-10.

I have now had 3 mechanics tell me to check valves when Yamaha suggests, 2 of which are familiar with these engines and claim the valve clearances don't move much. 🤔

The cyber world is a dangerous place, and we all are complacent and take it for granted at times.

He may just want the pay off? But yeah I must admit, I am overall very untrusting of people these days.

That looks real good!

Were you not aware you had heated grips this entire time? Swapping bars can be a hassle for many reasons, seems you have started to have that occur. Some great wisdom and experience here on the forum, hope you get everything swapped over successfully.

Should be less corn juice in high test, should there not?

OK......I went 110 for a bit and over 80 MPH many times, was smooth as silk.

Not sure about the 21/22, but my 20 has 4 easily accessible bolts that come out to take off the OEM rack once the seat is off......that is it. I went with the Yamaha rack and 39L top case, pretty sure it took me a whole 10 minutes to do? Seats and windshields are the first to be upgraded on most any bike, as are clutch/brake levers and foot pegs. I don't think you mentioned much negative at all, and yes that CP3 is a glorious engine isn't it.

I may or may not have exceeded double digits with my new Yamaha 39L top case last Sunday. 😄

Self censoring is a sad affair, as is having thin skin.......I wish the OP well.

As long as YOU are satisfied, makes no difference what we think.

No right way to do something wrong........just sayin.

That's a good start.

You're gonna love it, and I have owned 3 previous V-Stroms. The latest Stroms are pretty nice and compete well with the competition in that segment, but just not as much fun to ride as the Tracers IMHO.

Installed my new Yamaha rack and 39L top case yesterday, must say that the fit/finish/quality is top notch. Really missed having a proper top case, as last 3 bikes I have owned all had one.

Some of us will gladly spend that, and I see more trucks and cars out on the road these days that I personally would consider GROSSLY "overpriced" when being compared to any motorcycle.

My buddy's 23 1250 GS adventure has ESA suspension, and another with a 22 Tracer with ESA......both are quite smitten with it, my buddy with the BMW has spent big bucks on suspension upgrades with his last GSA and the Africa Twin he had briefly before his new GSA, and he claims his stock ESA is superior to both. I rode for a few weeks another of my buds bikes, had a totally decked out Ducati Multistrada with the ESA suspension, and I was left extremely impressed. I don't care for adaptative cruise either, but otherwise me owning a bike with cruise control "now" is not even up for debate. No question that I would spend more up front for better brakes and supension on any motorcycle, but unfortunately Japanese spring rates are too low for most Americans, where the Euro bikes and American bikes are better sprung. IMHO......the biggest marketing scheme is all these high HP bikes out now, anything over 125 hp for a "street bike", just doesn't make much sense for me, nor will/can most riders ever come close to using that HP to it's potential. My buddy Dave has a new HD Pan America with ESA and 150 hp "sweet machine by the way", but he in no way shape or form, leaves me in the dust with my measly 115 hp.

Suzuki is known for some Grand slam models they come out with, this appears to be yet another.

Pretty sure that MANY are very interested in those features.

Likely because the market for such wouldn't be worth the cost for a company to do such?

That is quite an impressive machine, and the only one IMHO that gives the mighty GS a legit run for the money. We have a massive dealer near me, and their Triumph selection is impressive.