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  1. DL650A - 2012-2016
    Hello all, So I've taken this year to learn the art of ADV riding and I'm hooked except for how my fork seals are always leaking after a few hundred kilometers on logging roads or after a medium level mud puddle splash. I had my fork and dust seals replaced in spring 2022 on my 2012 vstrom 650...
  2. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    Hey all. I'm ordering a set of new fork tubes for my 09 650 from ebay, but the one I've ordered has a ridiculous lead time (won't ship for at least another week or so). I'm looking at other tubes that might work but have 4 day shipping. Don't want to spend peak riding season waiting for parts...
  3. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    I'm in the lucky position of having to replace my forks thanks to a recent lowside - looks like the stanchions are a little curved thanks to a slide into a ditch. Since I'm going to have to replace them anyway, I might as well do a little something without much extra cost over just getting a...
  4. DL1000A - 2014-2016
    Hello Troopers, I've a '14 that otherwise gave me a lot of motorcycle happiness and reliability. I used to have a 650 '12. I've noticed a big difference in the way these two bikes handle curves. On the 650, I used to enjoy leaning on the curves and felt that the handlebar would stay where I put...
  5. Maintenance, Tech and Products.
    Well, not for motos! I was watching a pre-season testing YouTube of Lewis Buchannan setting up his downhill/enduro mtb bike and they were fiddling around with the spring rate of his rear shock with this bit of kit I'd never seen before. It was essentially a collar one turns, to index spring...
  6. DL650A - 2017+
    Hello folks, I recently purchased the 2020 Vstrom 650 XT and I’m loving the bike. I haven’t really put a lot of miles on it yet, but was wondering how to setup the rear suspension properly. I weigh around 69 kilos and probably around 75 with my regular gear. How many clicks hard/soft would be...
  7. For Sale
    Only 30k mi of use. Came off my long gone '06 650. Free, you pay shipping. Reach out direct allonsye@yahoo.com
  8. DL1000A - 2017-19
    Just had my shock fully rebuilt and fitted with a heavier spring. Got it back and less that 1500 miles later it's leaking a ton of oil. Guy who did the work won't warranty it and wants to charge me $75 plus $30 shipping both ways. I'm thinking of just buying a spring compressing tool and doing...
  9. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum, I am begginer rider and recently bought 2008 650 v strom which is my first bike. It has 63 000 km (40 000 miles). I would like your help with rear shock. Everything on the bike is stock so I want to upgrade it a bit, I am 95kg (210 lbs) and I need your...
  10. General V-Strom Discussion
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  11. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    Greetings. I'm a newb to motorcycles (used to trail ride) and the V-strom. I am planning a moto/camping trip in a month or so, and am thinking about how to set-up my suspension for the load. Also, I'd like to know how to make rough adjustments for taking the odd passenger here and there. I have...
  12. Suspension and Tire Tech
    I would like to be able to adjust the rear preload to fit my needs (switching between solo and 2-up). However, my dial won't turn at all. Well, maybe 1/300th of a degree. Has anyone had this issue? If so, what can I do to get that baby spinning again? Previous owner said he had it set at 5. I am...
  13. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    Hi guys, I recently replaced the bearings in my swingarm and shock linkage. I was putting the bike back together last night and noticed a fair amount of space between the shock linkage and the sides of the rear shock mount at the bottom. I attached an image with arrows pointing to the area I am...
  14. DL650 and DL650A - 2004 to 2011
    During a recent trip to Fortuna, California for the Stromtrooper's West Coast group ride, I came to realize how inadequate the stock suspension really is on my 2007 Suzuki V-Strom 650. The bike has 62,000 miles on it and the suspension is completely stock without modification or adjustment. Over...
  15. Suspension and Tire Tech
    I am going to have both my forks and my rear shock rebuilt by Sasquatch in Idaho, and called my local dealership to get a rate on removing them from the bike, storing it for up to a week (tops) and then installing the rebuilt parts back on the bike. They quoted me 2 hours of shop time to remove...
  16. DL1000A - 2014-2016
    Okay – Let’s get the disclaimers out of the way first – I am not a trained suspension technician. But I did almost flunk out of engineering at the University of MD in 1972 after spending far more time smoking reefer than studying. I am a nerd who loves to spend his farkeling pennies on...
  17. DL650A - 2012-2016
    I have lowered my 2012 650 by 3/4" front and back. Is still maybe a 'tad' too tall. My heels do not quite reach the ground. I am a novice rider and would be more comfortable with another 1/2" - at least whilst learning. Question: if I lower the back an additional 1/2" (I don't believe the...
  18. Suspension and Tire Tech
    Hi All, Hope someone can help. I am mechanically useless, and at 120 kgs on a 2010 DL1000 after 40K's think the suspension would be in need of a bit of attention. I am in search of what to look for and what I need to be aware of so when I go somewhere I am at least sold what is required. I...
  19. Suspension and Tire Tech
    I am fixing up a K2 Vee with 47K miles on it. What should I know about suspension? I know everyone talks about replacing the front fork springs and upgrade the rear suspension, but I am more concerned about knowing/testing what I have to know if I have a problem already or going to happen...
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