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Alex's Strom Note Log

2017 Suzuki DL650A V-Strom ABS
Property of Dexter04. Added Jul 15 2019

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Apr 1 2024

Out of winter storage

  • 29,835

Added by Dexter04 on Apr 1 2024 at 4:53 pm


Jun 19 2023

Post trip maintenance

  • 27,217

Added by Dexter04 on Jun 19 2023 at 7:31 pm


May 23 2023

Right fork seal leaking - disassembled and thoroughly cleaned both fork legs. Bushings about 50% worn. Replaced fork seals and 15w fork oil, set level to 105mm. Replaced engine oil and filter.

  • 21,329

Added by Dexter04 on May 23 2023 at 6:29 am


Apr 25 2023

Adjust Chain, Lubricate Chain

  • 21,037

Added by Dexter04 on May 2 2023 at 3:43 pm


Jan 30 2023

Replaced OEM fork oil with Maxima 15WT. RH fork leg oil was very dirty.

  • 20,715

Added by Dexter04 on Mar 10 2023 at 9:40 am


EK 525 ZVX3 ZX-Ring Chain JT Rubber Cushioned Steel Front Sprocket 16T (525) - JTF520.16RB JT Steel Rear Sprocket 45T (525) - JTR1792.45

  • 20,715

Added by Dexter04 on Mar 10 2023 at 9:38 am


HiFloFiltro Air Filter - HFA3611

  • 20,715

Added by Dexter04 on Mar 10 2023 at 9:35 am


Valve clearance checked, well within spec

  • 20,715

Added by Dexter04 on Mar 10 2023 at 9:32 am


OEM coolant replaced with Suzuki High Performance equivalent (Engine Ice High Performance Blue)

  • 20,715

Added by Dexter04 on Mar 10 2023 at 9:34 am


Lubricate brand new chain

  • 20,715

Added by Dexter04 on Mar 10 2023 at 9:31 am


Replaced OEM pads with EBC Double-H Sintered pads

  • 20,715

Added by Dexter04 on Mar 10 2023 at 9:30 am


Inspected spark plugs (OK), set gaps to factory spec

  • 20,715

Added by Dexter04 on Mar 10 2023 at 9:28 am


Aug 28 2022

Engine Oil

  • 17,859

Added by Dexter04 on Sep 3 2022 at 1:57 pm


Aug 23 2022

Front and rear tire replaced - Michelin Anakee Adventure (tires installed at Valley Yamaha-Suzuki)

  • 17,781

Added by Dexter04 on Sep 3 2022 at 2:00 pm


May 19 2022

Lubricate Chain

  • 16,445

Added by Dexter04 on May 19 2022 at 4:30 pm


Feb 21 2022

Beginning of season oil change - Genuine oil and filter

  • 15,874

Added by Dexter04 on Feb 21 2022 at 3:52 pm


Dec 4 2021

Lubricated chain after washing

  • 15,810

Added by Dexter04 on Dec 19 2021 at 10:18 am


Oct 17 2021

Lubricate Chain

  • 15,444

Added by Dexter04 on Oct 17 2021 at 12:13 pm


Oct 9 2021

Lubricate Chain

  • 14,678

Added by Dexter04 on Oct 9 2021 at 10:04 am


Replaced headlight bulb (low beam H7) Replaced GIVI engine crash guards under warranty due to shear failure of mounting plate

  • 14,678

Added by Dexter04 on Oct 9 2021 at 10:02 am


Sep 10 2021

Adjusted chain as well. 0.25 turns on adjusters. Was 1.5” slack, now 3/4".

  • 13,845

Added by Dexter04 on Sep 10 2021 at 8:07 pm


Aug 22 2021

Lubricate chain

  • 13,449

Added by Dexter04 on Aug 22 2021 at 9:52 am


Jul 17 2021

Lubricate Chain

  • 12,893

Added by Dexter04 on Jul 17 2021 at 10:48 am


Apr 25 2021

Lubricate Chain

  • 12,533

Added by Dexter04 on Apr 25 2021 at 11:35 am


Apr 2 2021

Winterization

  • 12,037

Added by Dexter04 on Apr 2 2021 at 3:26 pm


Lubricate Chain

  • 12,037

Added by Dexter04 on Apr 2 2021 at 3:24 pm


Flushed front and rear

  • 12,037

Added by Dexter04 on Apr 2 2021 at 3:13 pm


Oct 16 2020

Lubricate Chain

  • 11,179

Added by Dexter04 on Oct 16 2020 at 3:32 pm


Jul 25 2020

Lubricate Chain

  • 10,619

Added by Dexter04 on Aug 3 2020 at 8:10 pm


May 29 2020

Lubricate Chain

  • 9,867

Added by Dexter04 on May 29 2020 at 7:57 am


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