Hmm, the bell crickets are chirping away.
With this year’s intense heat, don’t you feel like you’re not seeing any cockroaches or mosquitoes?
It really is a harsh environment for living creatures.
It’s a new bike, so the customer requested a 12-month inspection. Along with an air filter and spark plug replacement.
I thought, wow, both 12 and 24-month inspections are just this?
The bare essentials—items that apply to all vehicles. The rest seems to include the unspoken understanding between the technician and the customer.
I replaced the air filter and spark plug.
The inside of the air cleaner box was clean too.
The dusty spots I cleaned up with Cleanview No-Touch UV Tire Cleaner, Shine & Protectant to make them sparkle quickly.
The core guard was bent, so I straightened it out with some muscle.
You just have to press hard against your thigh.
It’s the kind of thing you wouldn’t dare do on a brand new one.
After that, just a little tension and we’re good.
I cleaned and lubricated the chain.
The V-STROM1000 is quite a pleasant-feeling twin to ride.
The TL line has really come a long way.
The next model’s face is a bit… nostalgic. What do you think?
It’s so like Suzuki to have these mixed reactions.
