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  1. 05 650

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  2. Stall and hesitant acceleration

    DL650A - 2012-2016
    My 2012 wee has never had any problems before this. It (over the last year) would randomly ride weird where the acceleration would feel like I had the brake on 15% or so. Then, when I go to let off the throttle and shift, the engine dies while I am riding. I can rev up the RPM's high enough to...

  3. Eco plug (oil drain plug) test

    DL650A - 2012-2016
    Well, I was having a great day yesterday. tearing up endless miles of gravel and dirt roads through middle GA and having a blast on the byways as well. Then I decided to go ahead and change my oil since it was about due, and I was at the auto shop anyways for a car battery. Well, I got to...

  4. How to get chain back on bike

    V-Strom Service & Maintenance Questions/Discussion
    The other day I was riding my DL 650 and the chain came off (it did not break). I am now trying to get it back on. The problem is that I cannot find a "master link" to the chain. How should I proceed to get the chain back on the sprockets?
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