New member from South Australia

[Strato]

Hi all, and thanks for having me. I'm stoked there's an active forum for these bikes as I've found them quite useful with bikes in the past.

I've had my low km 2010 S10 for about a month now and have been loving this bike.

I've got plans to add an extra tail/brake light, running lights, and spotlights, but I'm not in a huge rush.

I've got an Eagle Screen already on order for a bit of height for touring so looking forward to fitting that.

I'm sure you've all seen a blue 2010 before, but I may as well chuck a few photos up.

 

[Sierra1]

Welcome, from Texas. Does that garage have double, or front & back doors?

 

[Gerard]

Welcome from Sydney, got back last week from a ride on the Oodnadatta Track on my S10 and a perfect bike for it

 

[bimota]

welcome

from S Wales UK

Rob

 

[Strato]

Thanks all.

Welcome, from Texas. Does that garage have double, or front & back doors?

The bike is under a carport with a panel lift door, if that's what you mean?

Welcome from Sydney, got back last week from a ride on the Oodnadatta Track on my S10 and a perfect bike for it

That's one of the rides I'd love to do one day!

 

[barkingllizard]

congrats on your new ride, Strato, with a simple hello...

 

[Tenman]

Nice. That’s the shiniest 13 year old bike ever

 

[Strato]

Nice. That’s the shiniest 13 year old bike ever

Cheers. This photo was taken when i got it home so it's not so shiny now 4 weeks later. But yeah, it's really low kms and in great condition.

 

[Matt51F1]

Hello from Queensland.
I bought mine from Adelaide in March.

 

[Wenisgoodenuf]

Greetings from Canada

 

[fleuger99]

Welcome and congrats on the bike. I added Skene LED lights to the tail end. They flash and then go solid when braking to wake up the sleepers behind you and they also double as indicators.

Here are two pics I just snapped. First is with the Skene light just on.



Second pic is of the right turn indicator working.

 

[Strato]

Welcome and congrats on the bike. I added Skene LED lights to the tail end. They flash and then go solid when braking to wake up the sleepers behind you and they also double as indicators.

That's a great idea. I saw something similar made by Narva in the local parts store the other day.

 

[fleuger99]

That's a great idea. I saw something similar made by Narva in the local parts store the other day.

I'd highly recommend it. I've had these Skene lights on my last three bikes. They are top quality and are only $160 USD so not very expensive. I'm pretty sure they'd ship them to Australia.

Site - https://skenelights.com/rear-visibility-systems.html

 

[Strato]

I'd highly recommend it. I've had these Skene lights on my last three bikes. They are top quality and are only $160 USD so not very expensive. I'm pretty sure they'd ship them to Australia.

I've had a look and there's no stockist online in Australia so it would have to be an overseas order. With shipping and everything it might get a bit spendy so I'm going to have a look for similar options locally. I'm sure there will be something.

The good news is my touring screen from Eagle Screens in Western Australia arrived today.

Before


After


I'll be on the road at higher speeds Friday and Saturday so I'm looking forward to how it goes then.

 

[fleuger99]

The new screen looks great and it will give you much better protection and coverage. I understand about not ordering Skene lights. It sounds like you have alternative products in your neck of the woods. Your bike looks fantastic.

 

[Strato]

The new screen looks great and it will give you much better protection and coverage. I understand about not ordering Skene lights. It sounds like you have alternative products in your neck of the woods. Your bike looks fantastic.

Thanks! I'm a couple of months in now and am thoroughly enjoying it!

 

[BCinAustralia]

Hi Strato, I’m thinking about an eagle screen too. What size did you get? Any good? T
thanks mate.

 

[Pompey666]

Amazing, that bike is almost showroom!

 

[SkunkWorks]

Greetings from Colorado USA!

One of my good friends is currently touring south Australia on a Vstrom.
He is riding the NullArbor at the moment..........

 

[Matt51F1]

Greetings from Colorado USA!

One of my good friends is currently touring south Australia on a Vstrom.
He is riding the NullArbor at the moment..........

… dodging emus and goats