Very helpful. I'm a total non practical guy with arthritic fingers and struggle to feel/hold tools and bolts. Thanks for the demo.
@sxurry
11 ай бұрын
unironically the must useful teardown video ive seen yet
@TrustyZ900
8 ай бұрын
Still one of the greatest motorcycles ever made. Probably logged more miles across the globe than most any other bike with the least troubles. Talked to a service tech and he seen a 650 with over 300K miles on original engine. Just bought a new 117 Harley and it will never go as far with as little attention as my DL. Love 'em.
@atticus1107
2 жыл бұрын
don't feel bad, I have an '05 that I've owned for 6 years and I just changed the oil and plugs a month ago. still runs beautifully.
@SuperMegaSammy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, I just bought 2012 vstrom with 28,000 mile for reasonably prices, I look forward give some TLC to vstrom and many mile of happiness with it.
@Kevin-hp5fk
Жыл бұрын
Great video walking through the basic maintenance items. Just got a 2007 vstrom 650 myself in Vancouver. Looking forward to getting it out properly once the snow melts.
@vms20591
Ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@timgodau2839
5 ай бұрын
Good job. Very relatable. I’m in ladysmith. I’m itching to ride soon. 😊
@jacobwilson4952
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! Just the video I was looking for.
@24reprise
Жыл бұрын
Most helpful, I will proceed with my V-Strom service. Cheers from New Zealand
@JacobLauridsen
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Looking forward to more V-Strom videos.
@that_jamesguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Too bad it’s boring because it just works perfectly all the time and barely ever needs anything…🤔
@4RobFord
2 жыл бұрын
Don't feel too bad. I haven't been out yet this year on mine either. Great job on filming and cutting it all together.
@that_jamesguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, haven’t ridden all week. Tomorrow. TOMORROW.
@J-rj9vt
2 ай бұрын
By reversing that air filter, you'll now suck anything it previously caught right into the throttle body.
@that_jamesguy
2 ай бұрын
You are correct. Which is why I put a new air filter in.
@J-rj9vt
2 ай бұрын
@@that_jamesguy Phew 😁 thanks for the video...
@darrellschuler5201
7 ай бұрын
Great video. It let me know I can also do maintenance on my new to me 2019 Vstrom. Love the bike. Why did you choose not to change the radiator fluid while you were in there? I understand why you chose not to check the valves, but if you make a video on the valve check, as good as this video, i'm sure it would be a big hit. Thanks.
@sipeb7543
2 жыл бұрын
Did you check the valves? It is a great bike. Utterly reliable from what I’ve heard.
@that_jamesguy
2 жыл бұрын
No, not yet. Sounds like a good video to make for fall!
@ukgardener973
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@artmchugh5644
10 ай бұрын
A little anti seize on the plugs is always good 😊😊😊😊😊😊
@that_jamesguy
10 ай бұрын
Nope. Never ever ever put anti seize on plugs. It interferes with current flow and can cause issues. Ask me how I know!!
@artmchugh5644
10 ай бұрын
@@that_jamesguy I have used copper anti seize on plugs for over half a million miles on my Ducatis and my track 944 and never had drama !!!
@markmath2883
Жыл бұрын
Going to help a friend work on his 2003 that has sat most of the time. Are the valves shim adjusted? Did you skip brake fluid change and coolant replacement?
@rn2cro03
Жыл бұрын
I just inherited a 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Adventure that hasn't been ridden in about 3 years. I've never owned a Suzuki so I'm looking for maintenance tips.
@that_jamesguy
Жыл бұрын
Rock solid bikes, nothing to worry about.
@cdnrider6200
9 ай бұрын
great video .....would have been a good time to change the coolant . just sayin 😁
@that_jamesguy
9 ай бұрын
Good point! But I did it the year before, so I didn’t bother this time.
@MikeMcRoberts
3 ай бұрын
What impact driver is that please?
@that_jamesguy
3 ай бұрын
Milwaukee 3/8” drive M12
@jacksaunders6334
2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks! Did you notice any difference in engine noise before and after?
@that_jamesguy
2 жыл бұрын
I have always made fun of people who say that their bike runs way better after a tuneup. Now I’m laughing at myself. Starts way quicker (when I started it after doing plugs in the video it hasn’t ran for months), and in stop and go just seems a bit more responsive. WOT high revs no noticeable difference.
@EmCeYlive
11 ай бұрын
Hello sir, is that the ngk Cr8e plugs ?
@Angry-Lynx
Жыл бұрын
Hi, 1000 version is better cheers 😁
@that_jamesguy
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely not. Way too heavy.
@TrustyZ900
8 ай бұрын
1000- too many electronics (gen 2) worse gas mileage, heavier. 650- relatively simple and extremely dependable. Had a '17, now a '22 650 Adventure. The last of my bikes I'd get rid of and I got a bunch.
@joseantoniomanchadonieto4463
2 жыл бұрын
Limpie el cubre filtro
@that_jamesguy
2 жыл бұрын
No hay cubierta de filtro ¡Es un giro en el filtro!
@L0op
Жыл бұрын
Man, count on Suzuki to build a bike that you have to completely take apart to do the nost basic maintenance xD Also: Waxing the chain "the easy way" is how people lose their hands. I'm not gonna tell you what to do, but please consider not doing that.
@that_jamesguy
Жыл бұрын
That’s like saying “cooking with a frying pan is how people burn their hands”.
@L0op
Жыл бұрын
@@that_jamesguy No, more like flipping pancakes with your bare hands is how people burn their hands. Sure, it works, and it's faster, if you're very careful. You're still getting your hands very close to a very hot pan / a very powerful chain. Again, not telling you how to do things, it's your fingers. Just remember this comment when it happens.
@marshallderriek1858
Жыл бұрын
Don't be such a drama queen .. having the nozzle a few inches away which means your fingers are as well is ok . He doesn't have his hands wrapped in a loose cloth .. if you were such a worry wort about so called safety .. you wouldn't be riding a motorcycle to begin with .. the safety crash data doesn't look good
@arc001
8 ай бұрын
Never buy those rip-off chain waxes. Take any engine oil, mix it with grease to make it thicker.. apply to chain with a small brush whilst rolling the wheel. Run the chain through a rag to remove the excess. You'll never have to clean the chain again nor buy expensive crap which makes a mess all over.
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