Jeez, it seems super easy! Thanks man, you really cleared out the process!
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
No dramas, get some spanners (or Allen keys in this case) on your bike then get riding!
@sercio994 Жыл бұрын
@@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Thanks!!
@jstutz1018 ай бұрын
Great video! I’m not too concerned about the valve clearances but I learned a lot on how to take the bike apart! Thanks!!
@whoshrunkmyshed37868 ай бұрын
No problems, it gets easier every time you take apart something new!
@galehess66762 жыл бұрын
4 minute tutorial if you watch in 1.75 speed hahah one of the best vids ever, with that mod anyway, as that's the only way i watched it. will be adding and routing cables for new oxford grips, a zumo xt and doing the plugs, air filt and coolant. stoked. thanks!
@whoshrunkmyshed37862 жыл бұрын
I’m glad the video was useful! Sounds like some quality mods too, I’m about to add some heated grips as well.
@galehess66762 жыл бұрын
@@whoshrunkmyshed3786 best mod for the money is the aliexpress or ebay (slightly more $) footpegs with anodized color and removable pins, keeps feet on pegs WAY better offroad, so your muscles can control the bike, rather than needing to work double duty to keep soles on slippy pegs AND control bike. Took about 1.5 hours to cut/grind and fit into spot (just barely overlap hole, so pin holds at right spot). Modded new peg only, so can put on old or OEM if desired. They hold up to use well. Aluminum, light, $25 /pr
@whoshrunkmyshed37862 жыл бұрын
@@galehess6676 I've considered changing pegs, and I probably will in the future, but for now I've found the stock pegs to do the job across a variety of terrains. I'm sure once I change over it will be the 'WOW how did I ever cope with the old ones' kind of upgrade. I just recently added a fork brace & have a radiator guard in the shed to fit up when time allows...
@MrKdm565 ай бұрын
I would try that if I lived next door to a motorcycle mechanic who could rescue me after I butchered my vstrom. 😂 I watch these videos just to understand how things work and to get a peek under the hood. But I don’t have the self confidence to try it myself. Maybe when I retire and have the time to learn. Hopefully this video will still be here for me. For now I barely find the time to ride let alone repair. I leave it to the pros.
@whoshrunkmyshed37865 ай бұрын
Always good to learn things! I got kind of lucky- my first car needed a new head gasket, and I couldn’t afford a mechanic or to replace the car at that stage. The lucky part is that it was a push rod type engine, which makes replacing a head gasket much easier. I worked methodically, labelled parts in the order they came out, and ended up being successful in the repair. I think if I hadn’t experienced success working on mechanical things early on, I’d be less likely to give things a go. I’m certainly no mechanic, but I’ve since had success through jobs including gearbox rebuilds, water pump replacements, timing chain replacements etc. I don’t intend on removing these videos so I hope you do return one day to have a go!
@galehess66762 жыл бұрын
fuel line disconnects with a rag under it and depress the two little plastic "buttons" and pull
@roymurray87823 ай бұрын
Good Vid bud, Thanks and Cheers
@whoshrunkmyshed37863 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@joshualevine5779 Жыл бұрын
So clear! Thank you for this.
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🙂
@russellsmith93279 ай бұрын
outstanding video
@whoshrunkmyshed37869 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hope it helped you. One of my best I think!
@karlspring7896 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, spot on with the info.
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
No problems! Probably the best video I’ll make for some time 🤣
@tomu4725 Жыл бұрын
Thats funny - I had the same problem with my feeler gauges too. There was a tiny screw and a plastic but but it comes off easily and there goes all your feeler gauges lol By the way, no surprise here but you should add to the title SV650. The valve check process all looks the same as the engine looks just the same as on a vstrom
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
I’ve somehow held onto that feeler gauge for over 10 years, despite my knack for losing things. As you described it- it had the plastic nut and metal bolt assembly that eventually just got too worn out. Great tip on the sv650 title, obviously sharing motors the process should be the same with maybe exceptions for some body work.
@Bassman19992 жыл бұрын
Exellent video thanks. !
@whoshrunkmyshed37862 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I hope it is helpful!
@solarguy6043 Жыл бұрын
Since you have to unplug all the multi connector wiring sockets anyway, it never hurts to spray them with some contact cleaner and then some conductive anti-oxidant electrical grease. There are a few connectors that are prone to overheating and melting if the connection is not awesome.
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
This is definitely a good idea. I had one pin on the fuel pump connector not making proper contact after refitting- at least it was a quick fix!
@Xingrpmj Жыл бұрын
You mention the cam lobes must be pointing up but the timing mark does not line up with the F or R for top dead centre when the lobes are up. I checked my clearances with the lobes up as it was easiest to slide the feeler gauge through but had doubts I was doing it correctly because of the timing marks.
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
Hey mate, it’s been a minute since I did this job but I suspect you were just at a different part of the stroke, the flywheel may have been 180 degrees out and the tdc marks wouldn’t have been visible. It sounds like you have still measured the gap successfully though! For anyone reading this, do you know if the strom is a wasted spark system, ie the plugs spark at both tdc on the exhaust and compression stroke? Another bike I owned did, meaning you could run it with the flywheel marks 180 degrees out when doing timing.
@samuelpmilanez Жыл бұрын
Very good your video, I will do it on my motorcycle. One question, wouldn't it be better to apply some glue before putting the head cover back on?
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, it has been a little while since I did this job but I believe the gaskets were rubber & they seal perfectly when the valve cover is torqued down. You could always replace the gaskets if you wanted to be certain, but no RTV silicone is used on them from factory. Good luck!
@parans952 жыл бұрын
Still waiting on my odometer to hit that kind of mileage before doing my valves.
@whoshrunkmyshed37862 жыл бұрын
No need to do them early either, just enjoy the bike!
@MikeMcRoberts29 күн бұрын
Is it the same for the DL1000 or are there any changes?
@whoshrunkmyshed378627 күн бұрын
Hey Mike, I’m not sure on that one. The concept is the same, but the 1000 might have a slightly different layout when it comes to which bolts need removing to access the valves. This forum here seems to have some quality discussion, although the write up I hope you’ll find doesn’t specify whether it is for the 1000 or the 650. www.advrider.com/f/threads/dl1000-valve-adjustment-how-long-is-the-procedure.155986/
@andrewjonesministry Жыл бұрын
Should I do a valve check at 14500 miles on a 2013 wee? Or just wait until later like this?
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew- that seems to be the interval suggested by Suzuki, although going by the comments posted on vstrom forums and pages, most are still well within spec at that mileage. The problem is, you don’t know for sure unless you check. Valves gaps that are too big are generally audible, but if the valve tightens up, it’s not something that can be heard- at least to a backyard handyman like myself. Too tight can lead to burnt valves. So to sum that all up, they’re probably fine at 14500 miles, but the only way to be sure is to check.
@omnapp9 Жыл бұрын
It's a big job, let the boys at Suzuki do the business...
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
I guess that is the beauty in being human, we all value different things. I found it quite straightforward and did most of it with a camera in one hand. But I can definitely appreciate paying a professional when necessary!
@jstutz1018 ай бұрын
I suspect you’re a Suzuki mechanic. :)
@silentjellybean2 жыл бұрын
I think I have a misunderstanding, do you not need to remove the head cover from the front and rear cylinders to do this check? (makes it less daunting for me if that's the case) Also does anyone find their vales out of spec - and how do you adjust them?
@whoshrunkmyshed37862 жыл бұрын
You remove the valve cover on each cylinder as shown in the video for a check, that is as far into the motor as you need to go. Three bolts is all that holds the cover on for each cylinder. The job does become a little trickier if they need to be adjusted, but often people don't even check them because it is thought to be a difficult job. Better to know they don't need adjusting than to assume, and if they do need adjusting- then you could decide to pay the money to have it done, knowing you're paying for a service you actually need, or you could access the information available on the web and do it yourself. Many people on the V-Strom pages I am on find them within spec, although occasionally adjustment is necessary.
@silentjellybean2 жыл бұрын
@@whoshrunkmyshed3786 thanks! I'm comfortable stripping down the bike regards to the tank, and resealed it due to some internal surface rust (previous owner), I have stripped down the front forks and replaced the oil. So This is looking less daunting as a maintenance task to check out. (2012 DL650ABS 75K - valves never checked.)
@whoshrunkmyshed37862 жыл бұрын
@@silentjellybean I've always seen fork rebuilds as daunting, so if you can do that, a valve check will be a walk in the park!
@petertakov Жыл бұрын
If you are really asking whether you need to remove the head covers on both cylinders to do valves check, you should probably leave this job to someone else, mate.
@silentjellybean Жыл бұрын
@@petertakov done and dusted, was pretty sinch
@Max.527 Жыл бұрын
Do you have to empty the coolant to check the valves?
@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Жыл бұрын
To access the front cylinder, yes. I think I may have read of someone just loosening the radiator so they could get to the bolts but I don’t know if that is correct or how much harder the job would be to do it that way. I suppose you could try?
@Max.527 Жыл бұрын
@@whoshrunkmyshed3786 I guess the coolant isn't a huge issue. I gotta change the spark plugs too. Thanks for the video!