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Hi, just signed up for the first time, although I've definitely found some helpful advice from this site in the past. I've owned a red 2013 650 for approximately 9 months now, only done approximately 5,000 kms myself and the odometer sits at 31,000km. Love the bike! I've added crash bars, Nelson...

I'm doing my annual maintenance and it's time for a valve clearance check and adjustments. My rear cylinder absolutely needs a couple adjustments. But my front cylinder is technically all within spec according to the manual. I am electing to go ahead and adjust them one size and would love some...

Hello, typing with motor oil on my fingers currently. I am checking the valve clearances on my '06 Wee, so this is my first time opening up the valve covers. In the service manual, it says the clearance check should be done with lobes in position A. The picture of my lobes is at TDC for the...

Hey folks! Having just recently had two V-Strom 650s (2017+2013) into the shop for valve checks with both being within "spec" I was wondering what your experiences have been thus far. I have attached a poll for those interested with the intention of guiding those who may be considering...

Any of you users in the Seattle area knowledgeable of how to do a valve check and replacement? I have a garage, can pay cash and will provide beers for duration of the project. I am mechanically inclined just needing someone to look over my shoulder and assist if stuff gets wonky. Thank you

Hi, I am doing the valves on the DL650, found a very good guide on how to do it here, and the guide says about instructions on how to remove the PITA cowlings as one piece. I followed the service manual procedure for removing the cowlings and I'd be interested to know how to better remove them...

This zipped Word document contains several pages of notes that I prepared after completing the first valve adjustment on my DL650. It is a compilation of suggestions from other posters and my own tips and observations. It is meant as an adjunct to the Workshop Manual, certainly not a...