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  1. DL1000A - 2014-2016
    Gents - just back from a 23 day, 12,650km lap of Australia and the Mighty Vstrom was the perfect bike! No problems (unless you count not securing your pannier properly and not noticing for 250k) bar one and I'm hoping one you you can help me diagnose the issue. My 'strom has always been a bit...
  2. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    My 2005 650 has finally had the radish it seems and I could use some advice from some Strommers much smarter and wiser than I. My problems began when I left the ignition in the parking position (the one where the tail lights stay on) overnight. Naturally I drained the battery so I taught my...
  3. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    Hi friends, Yesterday while doing deliveries on my Wee I ran into an issue for the first time, twice in the same day. I get the bike ready to rock but when I push the ignition button, it makes the fuel pump prime instead of firing the starter. Happened twice yesterday, it works fine until it...
  4. DL650A - 2012-2016
    My ignition key hole door is no longer closing correctly, at least according to me. You can see in the image below that the weather door/key hole guard, is stuck open. I am not sure if it just needs some lubricant or if its been permanently bent, its hard to really know. I've been reading...
  5. DL1000A - 2014-2016
    Recently had tank off and changed radiator fluid. Tried to add Smart Turn system so I did cut into turn signal wires but the system does not seem compatible with this bike (different story) put all wiring back together and reassembled everything plugged all the plugs back together (I don’t think...
  6. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    Hi all, having a major problem, my 650 k7 has 150,000km under it's wheels, on one of my trips I ran over a speed bump and the bike started to go into the ignition sequence, the gauges going all the way up and down and engine revs up while doing so, the fuel pump "resets", if I don't catch the...
  7. DL1000 from 2002-2012
    Just got this bike last week and I am loving it. But the key is really hard to turn in the ignition, especially to get it in and out of the "Lock" position. I put a little bit of graphite in and it seemed to help a little, but thought I'd check here first before I put more in. Any ideas on how...
  8. Maintenance, Tech and Products.
    Hi all, been stalking the discussion threads for a year and now that I've been teaching myself how to work on my Wee, I finally have a problem to ask about--lucky me! I have a black 2012 V-Strom 650 and decided to upgrade my front lighting situation with the nicely made Adventure Tech wiring...
  9. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    Bought a 2011 a few weeks ago, rode it home from seller in the Bay Area down to Los Angeles, been riding it a bit for the past 3 weeks. PO put an LED voltmeter on, and most of the time at decent speeds it was a healthy green. Turning ignition on and starting it was never a problem. Had it out...
  10. V-Strom Service & Maintenance Questions/Discussion
    Hello Everyone, I have a 2005 650cc V strom. I went on a ride today and dropped my bike at a stop (I'm still learning how to deal up hills). Other than some scratches, the bike seemed fine. When I parked my bike back home, I noticed I was unable to turn the ignition key to lock (or even PE for...
  11. V-Strom Service & Maintenance Questions/Discussion
    Hi, I have a 2006 dl-650, my dashboard stopped functioning while driving, the backlight, headlights, i will be more specific: (emergency ignition switch (red) on, bikestand + neutral) key in OFF position: dashboard speedo + rev counter rev up and down, but no backlight key in ON position...
  12. DL1000 from 2002-2012
    My '04' DL1000 starter switch seems to have died. The ignition- lights, gauges, fuel pump whir- all function but starter. Stranded, I was ready to call AAA when I was able to get it crankin'. When I tried to start it again same thing. After numerous tries it starts but fails thereafter. Other...
  13. Maintenance, Tech and Products.
    I am new to the forum and tried to find my specific problem in the many postings. Did not find the final answer but may have overlooked it. Bought half yr ago an 03 V-strom 1000. (with just over 100K kilometers) Had a “good” deal as the bike needed lot of maintenance and new tires/chain etc...
  14. DL650A - 2012-2016
    Got stuck in a parking lot recently with a non-starter. I just picked up a 2012 V-Strom 650 used, about 3,000 miles. Ran great, no issues and then I went to start it in a parking lot one day and it decided not to go. I'm a bit new to it all so I'll lay it all out as much as I know. -I left...
  15. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    Hi, folks, I added heated handlegrips to my 2005 WeeStrom. However, they do not turn off when the ignition is off, so there is a danger I will drain my battery. In fact, I presume there is a 100% chance this will happen. :green_lol: Can anyone point me to a good tutorial about how to wire it...
  16. V-Strom Service & Maintenance Questions/Discussion
    I can't even get the "dashboard" to light up. Kill switch is on, tried in neutral, clutch in and out, kickstand up and down and every combination of them. Thought the battery was dead so I tried to boost it with the car. That got the lights on but wouldn't turn over. Tried charging the battery...
  17. V-Strom Service & Maintenance Questions/Discussion
    Ignition switch problem? I have this issue, see the other night i was coming home and had to stop at the store for something. I get what i need and got to leave on my inherited '04 "wee" strom. I turn the key to the "on" position and i push the start switch. I get 1 turn of the starter and the...
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