2024 Suzuki Vstrom 250SX - How To Mount A Reserve Fuel Container Part 2.

Suzuki Vstrom 250 SX. If you require an affital reserve fuel tank in 3 or 5 litres -this clip will help you out with the fitting process.
Part 1. Fitting the pannier rails - • 2024 Suzuki Vstron 250...

[@findingneutral]

That was an excellent mod to make it fit. Well done. Seems like the perfect size fuel container for your Vstrom.

[@ridewithwarro]

Thank you very much! yeah i think it will work well. all the best!

[@GeorgeConaway-w2b]

Hi Warro, I think it's great that we never know what to expect from your next video. But synchronicity is in play with this one! I bought a set of pannier racks and bags for my Classic 350 from India, and I laid them out on the work table tonight for installation tomorrow. There were no instructions, of course, so I held them up to the bike to see how everything mounted. These are the racks with the little shelves that must be bolted to them, rather than the ones that have the shelves welded on. In any case, besides the holes where the shelves mount, there are 4 additional holes in the racks that I just couldn't understand the point of. 30 minutes later, watching your newest video, I understood. That is just fantastic. Just a reminder that you need to finish the Kent camshaft fitting series. Thank you!

[@ridewithwarro]

great to hear you figured out those racks, must be a new line as neither of the sets i bought had those so thats a plus. put another hour into the cam fit with edits today so it is coming along. there are some great tips in this and i think it will be a very helpful view experience which others failed to hi-lite so it is coming just not sure when it will be completed. either way not long now

[@johnimmins7302]

The spare fuel tank fix is easy enough and I see you have nailed it Warro. Repeating myself, I do like this 250SX, if I did decide to replace my 1982 Honda CB250rs, I would choose this little Suzuki I am sure. Along with my new 500x, I do have a little BMW G310r which is nice little single cylinder bike which I feel has been missed by motorcycle world. Keep em coming .....😊👍🏍

[@ridewithwarro]

Well said! i think you have a good enough collection now to keep you put of trouble...lol next clip up is the fitting of the crash bars

[@peterbowley6484]

Hi Warro, Love the look of the black strom How do you think the sx compares too the gb350 power wise and cruising comfort. Which do you prefer for highway cruising?

[@ridewithwarro]

SX has far more power and can easily run at 100 kph and pull hills too. so if i was running highways the SX would be pick but in reality my 2023 vespa scooter gts 300 scooter beats them all. each time i get on it i am amazed how fast it is off the mark and i have not tried it yet with traction control off. top speed the suzuki would be ahead there either way in reality you can have two suzukis 250 sx for the price of one vespa...lol so the suzuki is by far besty value bike you can buy

[@stevesanelli90]

Hey Warro, what a brilliant add on when needed. I wonder if it could fit on the inside of the bracket lower on a separate plate using the 4 bolt hole on the main plate? Naturally, you’d have to check clearance to the swingarm on full jounce. But, that way you can still fit your panniers & still have spare fuel. I’ll look at your video again from the inside to see if any issues may arise. Cheers & happy Easter 👍

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks on the easter greeting...likewise your way too. hard to say if that idea will effect the seat underside but i may take a look regardless. all the best and the daughter is waitin for you on new clip...lol

[@dondle2]

Nice mod Warro, hope the tank still fits when you replace the zip ties with longer bolts and that the bolt heads do not rub up against the tank. Maybe using flat headed countersunk bolts could be the answer if you do find a problem. Hope you and the family have a good Easter.

[@ridewithwarro]

i was thinking i might go in that direction when next i call into the hardware shop. that would be a much safer bet thats for sure. all the best for easter your way too. till next clip!

[@lears6169]

Nice job Warro! That was quick thinking with the spacer. Looks a great fit on as awesome looking bike. Love that color way. Happy Easter 🐣

[@ridewithwarro]

Thanks 👍 great easter your way too. bike is starting to look more adventurous. next clip up will be fitting the crash bars

[@stephensmith1118]

the rear footpegs problem could be solved by fitting a longer bolt, and using an extra nut as a spacer, allowing the footpeg to be placed out of the way, otherwise watch your ankles you may catch them on the rear footpeg... happen to me before

[@ridewithwarro]

firt time ive ever had to remove rear footpegs but your idea does sound good to me and i will give it a try. you'd think they would included something like this in the fitting kit. a great call on your side and i will give it a whirl.

[@stevewilson8752]

For $26 bucks its well worth the spend digger 😊👍🕺

[@ridewithwarro]

i think so...lol

[@farracuda]

I have a similar solution on my bike with a 5l tank, I purchased a cheap black plastic cutting board and used a hole saw to cut three spacer discs, I also ditched the u bolts. 👍

[@ridewithwarro]

another great choice on various ways to fit them. good work there.

[@daintree2455]

Nothing like a bit of a challenge Warro.

[@ridewithwarro]

all sorted out now and started on the crashbars late today. that rear engine bolt was on etremely tight so must he high up on torque setting there. may have to try and hunt those numbers down on the front and rear of engine. crash nar attached to both locations

[@chrisweeks6973]

Nice one ,Warro! Good bit of bush mechanics using the scrap ply, too. 👍

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks. did the job so all good there. all the best!

[@hattyfarbuckle]

Can't beat using a piece of scrap ply to make a needed part.

[@ridewithwarro]

actually took the lid of one of the birds empty nest boxes...lol came in handy too so good call there.

[@chrispulham4779]

What happened to your INTERCEPTOR ?

[@ridewithwarro]

i actually sold both of them. great bikes but i like the singles. so i'm now on 350's i did about 10,000 klm on the 650 chrome and it ran well and super smooth too

[@norsehall309]

G'day Warro, look's good on the bike, you might want to even up the weight up on the over side once you fit a bag with you extra items for a steady ride, I look forward to the long rides when they come, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah im think on shorter runs not required and if i do a longer stink then put it on. gotta first find out what range i get to a tank of firepower...lol bike has only done 120 klm too so i have to clock up a few quick klm so i can run it at more legal speed.

[@norsehall309]

@@ridewithwarro g'day Warro, no dought if you love this bike the ks will add up, it wouldn't be until 8/10 thousand ks until it's at maximum fuel efficiency, so when you check this tank it will get better each tank, cheers mate ride safe, Neil 🤠.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@norsehall309 thanks...good info there

[@paulstoker7650]

I like your spacer idea. That'll do the job.

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks me too i tried the other side of the plate today and it doesnt fit nor will the spare fuel container fit inside the location either so my guess is thats about it for me...lol plus i might never use it either. all the best!

[@kennethheldreich6604]

Cracking job mate, perfect bike for the job, can't wait for your adventure 🇬🇧🏍👍

[@ridewithwarro]

i have quite a few day long runs planned running say up to 450 klm. remote areas too so i have to make sure its up to scratch as i will be solo warro...lol crash bar are on next or in a day or so depending on how it flows or hope so...lol

[@MrCombfoot]

More technical than my solution. Ratchet strap and a 5L jerry on the rear rack haha

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah that works well. i did that on my first clip on the honda ct125 trail back in 2019. bike was in very first shipment. got a bit of abuse from the guys waiting for their bike and wanted to see some good accessories. like in those days they had the accessories and waiting for the bike. so i did just that and that top 10 accessory clip ran 400,000 youtube views. so i did top 21 accessories and a far better clip too and that clip flopped...lol hard life on the tube...lol ive gotta do a tank test too. some of these rides i plan to do are around 400 klm plus per run in very out of the way places. so id like to do them on a mid week day run and not chase fuel or thats the plan

[@MeeTubesh]

Keeps looking better, looking forward to the crash bars! Great job

[@ridewithwarro]

actually started work on those late today. no instruction on the steps just a diagram of the parts included. my thoughts are they are very nice bars regardless with top end and lower motor protection and look real quality too. so plan to go for that next up clip. well providing i have no issues with the instal...lol all the best!

[@ruahinesrider]

Rear foot pegs will work as crash bars.Fuel container is a great idea 💡 good for getting way out the back country.

[@ridewithwarro]

plan to get into the crash bar fitting maybe tomorrow. bars look good and nice and sturdy too i'd say they will add probably 6 kgs to the bike

[@ruahinesrider]

@@ridewithwarro Yeah but weight be low down & bike is pretty light & always got your Nifty lift pulley system if needed.

[@chrispulham4779]

Turn your bracket over!!!

[@ridewithwarro]

i thought you meant bracelet.. i was going to say wrong channel ...lol any-one else watching try the other side.

[@ruahinesrider]

I wondered that too swapping them to opposite side vice versa to see if that'll work & bit in middle will facing out not in & no need for bracket🤔🤔🤔.Unless they only go on that way then bracket is good fix.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@ruahinesrider it might work i dont know but i have to pull it out anyway to put in the longer bolts. either way i will try it out and if it works -no trip required to the hardware store. i will let you know regardless.

[@andrewgreen6060]

@@ridewithwarro Swap the whole frames right to left?

[@ruahinesrider]

@@ridewithwarro Yeah have a look when you take them off might work.

[@Crochetbyemma]

DIY warro

[@ridewithwarro]

that too...lol