Sojourn Chronicles

It has been months since I joined with the Sunday Morning Riders to ride out for breakfast. Sure, we’ve been meeting for coffee through the winter, but our group exists because of the fellowship of the ride. Some of the group rode out two weeks ago (the first of the season) while I was in Arizona. Last week was rainy. Today’s weather was good enough for a ride and seven of us mounted for a spirited ride through the countryside to Lumberton, OH, for breakfast.

It was the first breakfast ride on the new V-Strom, and it performed admirably. I’m gathering some facts and observations for a future bike review. Let me just say, everything they say about the Suzuki V-Strom DL650 is true … and then some. I was having so much fun riding through the twists and turns that I didn’t stop to take any pictures of it on the highway. Next time.

I was able to finally get through the first full tank of gas. The bike now has 358 miles. The first full tank of gas took me 261.6 miles and I topped off with 4.574 gallons of gas. That equals 57.2 mpg! WOW!

Yes it’s still in “break-in” mode, which means I’m not pushing it. But, I’m not dogging it either. I’m keeping it under the 5K RPM until the 600 mile service–Suzuki’s recommendations for break-in.

A breakfast ride with friends and a great motorcycle to get there. Does it get any better? How about when the weather is really good!–DBrent