Doctor Vstrom these tutorials on the vstrom they are methodical and precise with excellent images and narration. Many thanks for posting, efcharistoúme gia ti dimosíefsi, odigíste me asfáleia
Hi Peter, thanks for the kind words :) . I m glad cause that is the idea of the channel, to help and explain properly to people that may not have great technical experience so as to do the tasks on their own, step by step. If you want stronger hand guards, there are already some available on the market and known to be tough. Hit me on fb if you want details about that or anything else. Thanks, The Doc
Yes there are a little community of vstromer (im in Quebec,Canada) i will share your channel, and thank you another time i watch all your video to do some maintenance and add some modification on my bike.
Great vid. Let me give you an advice. Apply gently some silicone grease, or neutral vaseline inside the handlebar before insert the full set of rubber-bushings, etc. It could prevent to deteriorate rubber bushings over time. Also, a question. Could you let us a link in order to buy these long allen head bolts?? I need to replace my OEM philips head bolts, they look like older than they are... Thanks
The Allen bolt, i bought from my local hardware store. Remove the old for reference and look in a hardware store. They will have something that fits. Ride safe.
I think it would be better using button head allen screw plus wash instead of flat head one on the right hand lever. Thanks anyway your video is clear and objective and helped me a lot. Best regards from me and my 2019 yellow 650 XT Vstrom.
The dimensions are not enough. My advise it to remove the Philips bolt and the metal weight from your bike and go to a local hardware store. In this way you can ensure proper length, width and also proper conical shape of the bolt head to ensure it fits to the weight opening correctly.
Zacharry Jacob any hand guard that has metal frame around for protection from falls, hits, etc and can also be extended with additional parts to better protect from the wind/rain. There are at least 2 very well known Brands with these characteristics.
Hey Jozsef Sipos, it was antiseize. I ve opened a small bag of grams for some other work and did not want to waste it. You do not have to apply it for this task.
But how strong are the OEM hand guards? Can they take a fall without breaking a lever? Will they stand up to moderate off-road abuse or are they just wind protection? (I’m asking because my bike has not arrived yet and I’m buying all sorts of parts in anticipation)
Jay Whoisit The OEM are not even good for wind protection. It all depends on the fall, angle they hit, etc. Yes the after market choices are better to protect your hands but it also depends on the fall, or what use your bike is for. If you are planning extreme use then the hand guards are not they only weak link you should change. As an example, if you have the 650, the suspension is also not for extreme off-road stuff. Hope that helps.
Doctor Vstrom I live in Kenya and the roads are everyday off-road. I will be upgrading the skid plate and installing crash bars. Maybe radiator guard also. The hand guards look like plastic junk but maybe I just use them until they break? I’ve not actually seen my bike yet.
Jay Whoisit yes use them until then. If the roads are so bad then maybe you should considering using other tires more oriented for off road use cause else in dirt and gravel or off-road roads with the stock tires it easy to fall.
Great video, but I think your left hand guard is not installed properly. At least that's not how mine one is installed. On the top of the clutch lever pivot bolt you have two nuts. Mine one sits between the two bolts there therefore I just remove the top one to remove the hand guard and don't have to slide out the pivot bolt. That also sorts the space issue you solved with a washer. I am talking about the top of the pivot a 2:43. There should be one more washer between the two nuts and the hand guard plastic should sit between the two nuts therefore when removing the hand guard for like clutch adjustment you only remove the top bolt and can remove the hand guard not having to slide out the entire pivot bolt.
Hey my friend. The bike was bought new and came with the hand guards installed by the suzuki factory. The issue was there. What i did afterwards fixed the issue. Drive safe.
Arrow Otto something like this for instance www.motorcyclepartsstore.co.uk/product/motorcycle-progrip-brake-clutch-lever-cover-rubber-sleeves-black-soft-grip/
That JIS, not getting stuck to words is of bad quality. Suzuki cuts corners in some parts like that for costs reasons. Dont believe me? Take whatever screwdriver you want and untight, tight several times to torque value. Then you will see
I would suggest the Phillips is incorrect. Being a Japanese bike, it’ll use JIS screws, not Phillips. JIS driver would work better, and not chew out the fastener.
Tenny80, when you make a video to present how the components are one by one and to replace the screw with an Allen head one (ie the improve part of the video) well I have to remove :). Ride safe.
Just a reminder that the phillips looking screws on any japanese motorcycle are not really phillips. They are JIS. Learn about them here; ruclips.net/video/VpqUhIZ-EJo/видео.html
Doctor Vstrom these tutorials on the vstrom they are methodical and precise with excellent images and narration. Many thanks for posting, efcharistoúme gia ti dimosíefsi, odigíste me asfáleia
Many thanks!
Thank you for very detailed instructions. I don't need to remove my hand guards right now. But I will definitely use your video in a future.
Thanks man, I appreciate your kind words. Ride safe.
you explain very well.i thought you were going to add some metal to make them stronger.slow talking and actions are the best. well done
Hi Peter, thanks for the kind words :) . I m glad cause that is the idea of the channel, to help and explain properly to people that may not have great technical experience so as to do the tasks on their own, step by step. If you want stronger hand guards, there are already some available on the market and known to be tough. Hit me on fb if you want details about that or anything else. Thanks, The Doc
@@DrVstrom hi,i just fitted a fork brace today by cosmo.bloody brilliant transformed the bike.best£50 i spent this year
@@peterpyke1213 I know them they are great and near me
@@DrVstrom yes very good,there was a problem and theyshipped me another without hesitation.all the way from greece.great company spread the word,
Thank you very very helpful and super clear ... wow,... thanks from italy !
Thank you very much for your all video about vstrom maintenance its very helpful. Thks alot
Thanks very much for the kind words. Do you have a vstrom community in your location? If so share my channel. Ride safe.
Yes there are a little community of vstromer (im in Quebec,Canada) i will share your channel, and thank you another time i watch all your video to do some maintenance and add some modification on my bike.
You are so good 👍🏻
Here from 🇩🇰✌🏻
Thanks :)
Thanks for the excellent vid! Ερώτηση: Οι αποστάτες υπάρχουν μόνο στο δεξί γκριπ του γκαζιού δηλαδή? Αριστερά είναι μόνο το αντίβαρο?
Ευχαριστω. Και απο τις 2 μεριες εχει αποσταστη δες και αυτο ruclips.net/video/8iLU5f5wax8/видео.htmlsi=uyxXlgmjIkBBeTsg
@@DrVstrom ευχαριστώ πολύ! Δεν μπορείς να φανταστείς ποσο με βοήθησε το βιντεάκι σου! Μη τα κατεβάσεις ποτέ τα βίντεο με το 650 σώζουν ζωές👌🏻
Θα βαλω και αλλα εν καιρο. Ολα τα vstrom υποστηριζονται. Ride safe
Another great video with very good advice..
Thanks
You're great! I appreciate your efforts!
Great vid. Let me give you an advice. Apply gently some silicone grease, or neutral vaseline inside the handlebar before insert the full set of rubber-bushings, etc. It could prevent to deteriorate rubber bushings over time.
Also, a question. Could you let us a link in order to buy these long allen head bolts?? I need to replace my OEM philips head bolts, they look like older than they are...
Thanks
The Allen bolt, i bought from my local hardware store. Remove the old for reference and look in a hardware store. They will have something that fits. Ride safe.
Unscrewing the Phillips screws holding the bar weights is much easier if you turn the bar weight at the same time
Super helpful Video. Thanks !
Special-T Bathtub Restoration Thanks :)
I think it would be better using button head allen screw plus wash instead of flat head one on the right hand lever. Thanks anyway your video is clear and objective and helped me a lot. Best regards from me and my 2019 yellow 650 XT Vstrom.
Agreed, the flat heads on the end were nice but the flat head and washer on the brake lever look trashy, worse than the original screw.
Please the measure of the new Allen bolt? diameter and length… I want to replace it too. Thanks!
The dimensions are not enough. My advise it to remove the Philips bolt and the metal weight from your bike and go to a local hardware store. In this way you can ensure proper length, width and also proper conical shape of the bolt head to ensure it fits to the weight opening correctly.
Thanks 👍 Simple and useful 😁
Piotr PeBe thanks :)
Great video, thank you. Have you ever replaced Bar Risers to your Vstrom? If so, did you have any issues with cable length.? Cheers Chris.
Chris Treacher no I did not have to so far but yes depending on your selection, it might be the case that cable length might be an issue.
@@DrVstrom Hey thank you for your reply, much appreciated.
How about how to install heated handgrips to factory wiring plug
Sorry, I dont have such a video yet. Ride safe, the Doc
You mentioned that the OEM hand guards were not the best. Which brand of hand guards do you recommend?
Zacharry Jacob any hand guard that has metal frame around for protection from falls, hits, etc and can also be extended with additional parts to better protect from the wind/rain. There are at least 2 very well known Brands with these characteristics.
When you installed the left-hand side pivot bolt did you use thread locker or was it grease? Thanks!
Hey Jozsef Sipos, it was antiseize. I ve opened a small bag of grams for some other work and did not want to waste it. You do not have to apply it for this task.
But how strong are the OEM hand guards? Can they take a fall without breaking a lever? Will they stand up to moderate off-road abuse or are they just wind protection? (I’m asking because my bike has not arrived yet and I’m buying all sorts of parts in anticipation)
Jay Whoisit The OEM are not even good for wind protection. It all depends on the fall, angle they hit, etc. Yes the after market choices are better to protect your hands but it also depends on the fall, or what use your bike is for. If you are planning extreme use then the hand guards are not they only weak link you should change. As an example, if you have the 650, the suspension is also not for extreme off-road stuff. Hope that helps.
Doctor Vstrom I live in Kenya and the roads are everyday off-road. I will be upgrading the skid plate and installing crash bars. Maybe radiator guard also. The hand guards look like plastic junk but maybe I just use them until they break? I’ve not actually seen my bike yet.
Jay Whoisit yes use them until then. If the roads are so bad then maybe you should considering using other tires more oriented for off road use cause else in dirt and gravel or off-road roads with the stock tires it easy to fall.
Doctor Vstrom that’s a good advise. The bike comes with Battlewings. I think they will be shit in Kenya. Maybe some Mitas E07 will be better.
Jay Whoisit you will see stock tires are more road oriented and they are not good for off road. Be careful until you change them.
Thank you very much...!
Fabio Petrarchin Thanks as well :)
Thank you
Thanks :)
Great video, but I think your left hand guard is not installed properly. At least that's not how mine one is installed. On the top of the clutch lever pivot bolt you have two nuts. Mine one sits between the two bolts there therefore I just remove the top one to remove the hand guard and don't have to slide out the pivot bolt. That also sorts the space issue you solved with a washer. I am talking about the top of the pivot a 2:43. There should be one more washer between the two nuts and the hand guard plastic should sit between the two nuts therefore when removing the hand guard for like clutch adjustment you only remove the top bolt and can remove the hand guard not having to slide out the entire pivot bolt.
Hey my friend. The bike was bought new and came with the hand guards installed by the suzuki factory. The issue was there. What i did afterwards fixed the issue. Drive safe.
Where did you find the rubber for the brake and the clutch?
Arrow Otto something like this for instance www.motorcyclepartsstore.co.uk/product/motorcycle-progrip-brake-clutch-lever-cover-rubber-sleeves-black-soft-grip/
@@DrVstrom thanks!
sempre perfetto.....
Thanks very much
@@DrVstrom Nei tuoi video c'è molto da imparare anche perche entri nei dettagli dove altri non nominano neanche....
Grazie Mille :) Expect another small vidoe on handguards with a trick detail. Ride safe
That Philips was a JIS, no? That's why it got cam'ed out, using Philips/Pozi on JIS.
That JIS, not getting stuck to words is of bad quality. Suzuki cuts corners in some parts like that for costs reasons. Dont believe me? Take whatever screwdriver you want and untight, tight several times to torque value. Then you will see
I would suggest the Phillips is incorrect. Being a Japanese bike, it’ll use JIS screws, not Phillips. JIS driver would work better, and not chew out the fastener.
Bar end screw should be a stainless M6 - 1.0 x 80mm
Sir why is your lever has rubber on it? Sort of a rubber wrap
Yes, I have put that to give a more stable grip and better feel.
The washer that you add should be 12 mm inside .
Nice accent! :)
Dr vstrom?
Yes ?
you dont remove the screw on the bar ends out the entire way, you just loosen it and pull out.
Tenny80, when you make a video to present how the components are one by one and to replace the screw with an Allen head one (ie the improve part of the video) well I have to remove :). Ride safe.
@@DrVstrom can be done after removing from bar so you don’t risk losing nut
Just a reminder that the phillips looking screws on any japanese motorcycle are not really phillips. They are JIS. Learn about them here;
ruclips.net/video/VpqUhIZ-EJo/видео.html
Subtitles needed for not english natives please
Interesting videos, but please stop with the annoying, loud music. It takes away from the seriousness of the topic and is very annoying.