{"id":54387,"date":"2016-11-17T12:15:14","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T03:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=54387"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:46","slug":"v-strom650-deco-mainte-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20161117\/everyday-events\/v-strom650-deco-mainte-2","title":{"rendered":"V-Strom650 Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWe’ll also rinse the radiator a bit with a steam cleaner.<\/p>\n

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\nLet’s remove the levers occasionally, clean them, and apply lubricant. If they’re properly lubricated, both the levers and body resist wear much better.<\/p>\n

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\nThe handlebar is rusty. Let’s strip it, apply rust preventative, and reassemble it.<\/p>\n

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\nWe’ll also replace the brake pedal fluid.<\/p>\n

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\nWhile we’re at it, we’ll polish it\u2014it feels great.<\/p>\n

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\nWe’ll also disassemble and lubricate the pedal and sidestand.<\/p>\n

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\nAir filter replacement. Once we remove it, we replace it as standard. It surprisingly accumulates oil and gasoline mist along with dust.<\/p>\n

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\nWe’ll also replace the coolant.<\/p>\n

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\nFinally, we’ll replace the fluid and we’re done.<\/p>\n

Basically it’s disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication. I’m really convinced that preventing rust in the first place is the most important thing.<\/p>\n

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