Dl1k windshield issues

[Rdslvr04]

Ever since I got my VStrom, it has performed flawlessly.
However the size of the windshield unfortunately makes the front end very light
resulting in a tendency to weave left and right.
Has anybody else experienced this?
What solutions have you found that work?
I’ve looked for a smaller windshield but, found none.
Before I remove it and install just a backing plate or hack it in half, it would be nice to know there are other options.
Don’t really care about the windshield itself since it really only acts like a sail and does not protect me against anything.

 

[SpiritAtBay]

What windscreen is on there now?

 

[DFW_Warrior]

And how old is the Strom and with how many miles? And do you have a photo of the bike in general? There are other things that can cause that to happen with the Stroms.

 

[Rdslvr04]

And how old is the Strom and with how many miles? And do you have a photo of the bike in general? There are other things that can cause that to happen with the Stroms.

Its Doug’s old VStrom an 06 w/ 23k miles.
I was thinking it was the windshield b/c when I rode w/out it, the bike handled just fine.

 

[William Wolfen]

It's a first gen Vstrom. The fairing produces lift even with a tiny screen on it. That was one of the biggest issues I had with my '04, alongside not being able to eliminate the buffering from the windshield.

 

[jdfog2]

Mine (DL650 - first gen) did that when I put a larger aftermarket screen on. I added a Fork Brace and it tightened it up considerably. Especially on windy days or on the Interstate with a lot of truck traffic. Made the bike a lot more "planted"

 

[William Wolfen]

I put a fork brace on my 1000 as well. It helped, but only a little. Almost forgot about that.

 

[Cycledelic Relic]

Raise the fork tubes by appx 3/4" in the triple tree clamps....but not too much or the fender will hit on full compression.

Also ...since it has the Madstad mount & shield...try changing the angle or height.

I bought a Givi D260ST for my first 650 waaay bac in 06. (Similar to your Madstad shield) I didnt care for the sail effect & switched back to the smaller MRA Vario Touring with the adj wing.
Several years Later...MRA started offering 2 diff heights of the Vario & I ended up with the taller of the two (20" vs 16" I think)
That lil wing really works

There are now many options for adding a wing to various shields...incl Puig & MRA. Powerbronze has a shield appx 20-21" tall for not much $...add a wing & done

 

[Rdslvr04]

First and foremost thank you all for all the help and advice.
Sorry that it took a while.
As is the case with most things this was an instance of less is more.
While a few small items are still in the mockup faze, many of the desired results have come about just by removing some of the gaudiest plastic Suzuki could ever put on a motorcycle.
While I would never call a VStrom pretty once you remove all of the unnecessary plastic it does have a nice naked Aerodynamic look that is alot less prone to the temperamental movements of wind and airflow.
Too bad I can’t fit a matching 06 Suzuki SV front wheel to it b/c of incompatible wheel sizes otherwise I would have a really nice sports tourer.

 

[William Wolfen]

First and foremost thank you all for all the help and advice.
Sorry that it took a while.
As is the case with most things this was an instance of less is more.
While a few small items are still in the mockup faze, many of the desired results have come about just by removing some of the gaudiest plastic Suzuki could ever put on a motorcycle.
While I would never call a VStrom pretty once you remove all of the unnecessary plastic it does have a nice naked Aerodynamic look that is alot less prone to the temperamental movements of wind and airflow.
Too bad I can’t fit a matching 06 Suzuki SV front wheel to it b/c of incompatible wheel sizes otherwise I would have a really nice sports tourer.

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I considered turning mine into a naked too, before deciding to sell it. Hope it works out for you! That motor really is wonderful.

 

[Cycledelic Relic]

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[Too bad I can’t fit a matching 06 Suzuki SV front wheel to it b/c of incompatible wheel sizes otherwise I would have a really nice sports tourer]

Ah...but you can....Its been done more than once. The 1000s drive the speedo off the countershaft so a 17 up front wont hurt the speed read.
John Weldon had a thread on VSRI forum about the 17" conversion...

SV1000 17" front wheel for DL1000 (Done, with info)

SV1000 17

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