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V-Strom Note Log

2016 Suzuki DL650A V-Strom ABS
Property of TurboTurban. Added Aug 18 2017

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May 23 2023

Changed oil and oil filter. Used Shell Rotella T6 15W-40 (will go back to 5W-40 after). Remember, crush washer should be cone side towards bolt. Added USB charging port and voltage meter in line with the SAE port. Replaced 192 side marked bulbs with brighter ones (old ones fell apart and burnt out). Need to replace fork aux lights as the left one is burnt out.

  • 38,825

Added by TurboTurban on May 31 2023 at 3:29 pm


Mar 1 2020

Complete overhaul. -Valve adjustment: Shims labeled E=exhaust, I=intake, F=front, RE=Rear, R=Right, L=Left Originally: FLEX: 172, FREX: 172, FLIN: 175, FRIN: 178, RLIN: 178, RRIN: 178, RLEX: 172, RREX: 172. Now: FLEX: 1675, FREX: 1675, FLIN: 172, FRIN: 178, RLIN: 175, RRIN: 172, RLEX: 1675, RREX: 165. All units: 1XXX = 1.XXX mm. Shims were ProX from RockyMountain ATV. 7.48 mm diameter. -Replaced spark plugs with NGK Iridiums -Replaced air filter with paper filter -Replaced chain with EK 530 ZVX3 120 link chain (cut off 2 links) -Replaced front sprocket with JTF566.15RB -Replaced rear sprocket with JTR1800.47 -New Michelin Anakee III tires -Changed out brake fluid -Replaced coolant with Suzuki long life coolant -Added Oxford Heaterz Adventure heated grips -Added Roam Co-Pilot cell phone holder -Re-ran wiring cables. -Lubricated kick stands

  • 26,889

Added by TurboTurban on Mar 1 2020 at 9:13 pm


Jun 17 2019

Changed oil and filter with Suzuki Ecstar R5000 oil, Suzuki 09168-12002 crush washer for oil plug, and Ebay oil filter. Replaced rear sprocket with 47T JT sprockets (size 525), X-ring 118 link chain, and 16t (geared up from 15T) JT sprocket. JT sprockets does not come with vibration dampening rubber gaskets on either side.

  • 19,371

Added by TurboTurban on Jun 17 2019 at 6:45 am


May 27 2018

Damages repaired on bike. Oil, oil filter, and coolant changed. Swingarm, centerstand, and all front end bolts checked.

  • 7,247

Added by TurboTurban on May 27 2018 at 11:20 am


Aug 27 2017

1st Initial service performed: oil change (10W-40 dino oil), oil filter change, chain lubed, tires inflated, chain adjust, fluids topped, nuts/bolts checked. Looked good! Performed MS Powersports.

  • 526

Added by TurboTurban on Aug 27 2017 at 9:58 pm


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