{"id":54412,"date":"2016-11-17T12:08:23","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T03:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=54412"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:46","slug":"v-strom650-deco-mainte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20161117\/everyday-events\/v-strom650-deco-mainte","title":{"rendered":"V-Strom650 Deco-mainte"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-3338886083\" class=\"decob- decob-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/advertise\" aria-label=\"ad_sample_1456_180_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png 1456w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-768x95.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" width=\"812\" height=\"100\"   \/><\/a><\/div><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_2257.jpg\" alt=\"dsc_2257\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/DSC_2257.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/DSC_2257-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/DSC_2257-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nIt has a Suzuki-like design. <em>V<\/em>&#8211;<em>Strom650 Deco-mainte service request. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630705.jpg\" alt=\"p1630705\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630705-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630705-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll move on to work from the front. When we remove the wheel, we&#8217;ll also clean the inside of the fender.<br \/>\nThere are areas the owner can handle and areas only we can clean, so we divide the work accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630702.jpg\" alt=\"p1630702\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630702-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630702-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe axle looks fine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630706.jpg\" alt=\"p1630706\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630706-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630706-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe bearing condition and position are both good.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630709.jpg\" alt=\"p1630709\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630709-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630709-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630710.jpg\" alt=\"p1630710\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630710-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630710-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll replenish the oil on the fork and clean the inside of the dust seal. We&#8217;ll also replenish oil between the top and bottom and wipe it down.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630712.jpg\" alt=\"p1630712\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630712-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630712-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630714.jpg\" alt=\"p1630714\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630714-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630714-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630715.jpg\" alt=\"p1630715\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630715-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630715-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s wash the caliper.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630713.jpg\" alt=\"p1630713\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630713-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s shiny and clean now. The piston condition is also fine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630716.jpg\" alt=\"p1630716\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630716-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630716-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630717.jpg\" alt=\"p1630717\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630717-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630717-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s clean the disc thoroughly too. Once cleaned, it&#8217;ll shine so much you can see reflections in it.<\/p>\n<p>It takes about 10 to 15 minutes per side, but I think it&#8217;s worth doing once in a while. (Some people do it after every ride, I hear.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630718.jpg\" alt=\"p1630718\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630718-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630718-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll work the chain thoroughly and apply lubricant.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630719.jpg\" alt=\"p1630719\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630719-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630719-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe underside is another area we want to keep clean.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630723.jpg\" alt=\"p1630723\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630723-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630723-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWhile we&#8217;re at it, we should clean the slider too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630722.jpg\" alt=\"p1630722\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630722-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630722-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630720.jpg\" alt=\"p1630720\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630720-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630720-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630721.jpg\" alt=\"p1630721\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630721-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630721-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll clean this area as well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630725.jpg\" alt=\"p1630725\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630725-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630725-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nPolishing makes it shine like a completely different part. Of course, we need to apply rust preventative.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630724.jpg\" alt=\"p1630724\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630724-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630724-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe shaft is in good condition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630726.jpg\" alt=\"p1630726\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630726.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630726-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630726-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630727.jpg\" alt=\"p1630727\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630727-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630727-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nCleaning and lubricating really brings it back to life. Or rather, makes it feel young again.<br \/>\nIf we keep doing this kind of maintenance, the same parts will stay in good condition for much longer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630728.jpg\" alt=\"p1630728\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630728-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630728-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll check the bearing, clean the oil seal lip, and relubricate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/P1630729.jpg\" alt=\"p1630729\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630729-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/11\/P1630729-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll clean the brake disc the same way as the front.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has a Suzuki-like design. V&#8211;Strom650 Deco-mainte service request.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":54388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[123],"class_list":["post-54412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-deco-mainte"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54412"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54412\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}