V-Strom 650 self point maintenance request.
Starting with the chain and sprocket, we carefully clean every accessible spot.
We add Fuel One to the tank.
While we have it open, we spray on rust preventative oil and wipe it down—that might boost the rust protection a bit.
While we’re at it, we brush the key and remove any debris from the grooves—it comes out looking nice and clean.
Fork: we apply rust preventative to the upper section and clean and lubricate the lower section.
Air filter replacement. It’s nicely dirty, as you can see.
Even if it looks white, it’s clogged where you can’t see it.
We replace the coolant. It’s been cycling constantly between nearly 100 degrees and room temperature—pretty harsh conditions.
*Leaving it unchanged causes sediment to build up and circulate, which leads to unnecessary problems.
The radiator cap still looks fine, so we reuse it.
We cleaned all three calipers. No rust, and they’re working great.
We did a full fluid change to Golden Cruiser DOT4.
We lubricated the levers and we’re done.
Suzuki’s V-twin is a smooth-running engine. Really nice to work on.
