DL650 Vstrom L0 Chain Maintenance.mpg

[@DrVstrom]

Latest most complete video on chain adjustment & alignment here kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s

[@jamessloanofficial]

7 years later and this video still holds great value! Thank you.

[@DrVstrom]

Hi James, thanks for the kind words. Please note that there is a more detailed version that covers more aspects in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s

[@UncleWally3]

I've been riding for 40+ years and there are people riding for 4 years that know 10 times more than I do; there's lots to learn! That's why I really appreciate all the advice - even a seasoned mechanic can pull out something useful from these video clips . . .

[@Mainuh]

Very well done. I appreciate your effort on this series. It is a big plus for those of us in the Vstrom community who like to service our own bikes! Cheers!

[@ash_dando]

Hi, great video, I had read how to do this but needed to see a video to know whether I can do this myself, or if I should get a mechanic to do it (I have lots of car mechanical experience, but not motorbikes). Also really helpful to know what tools and things are required before starting the job, and other tips like the cardboard cut-out, very handy. It's great that you have taken the time to show people how to do this.

[@TasosChitas]

Όποιος έχει αγοράσει v strom Στην Ελλάδα σίγουρα σε έχει για Θεό.! Λύνεις χέρια και σώζεις από χρήματα.! Μπράβο μάγκα μου.

[@DrVstrom]

Να σαι καλά φιλε μου. Αυτός ηταν ο σκοπός :)

[@yosemiteca]

This vid was extremely helpful for me a new weestrom owner. Thanks for the tips! Oh and hello from Yosemite California, thinking about our Europe friends during hard economic times.

[@pelopidakos]

Δεν έχω λόγια να σε ευχαριστήσω.... Να είσαι πάντα καλά και όρθιος!!!

[@dlabrie]

Thanks for the video. I am doing the first service on my DL650A and this was very helpful.

[@sotirismonok6846]

You are amazing!So much detail and very good at explaining how things work!Thank you very much for one more time!

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. Please note there is an updated version of the video, here kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s

[@superpac1966]

would love to see video about front wheel maintenance as well, including brake replacement and speedometer adjustment.

[@DrVstrom]

Regarding the loose chain, yes its might be better than a tight one but as long as its not too loose. The tools that come with the bike are fine if you on the road and you cannot get your hands on more precise tools.The "feel the right torque" is a matter of choice that not all people have the skills for it. My opinion on wax oil is the same as yours and yes you need to have a warm chain for it to be best applied. Hope it helps

[@staninjapan07]

What a great video for people who have not done this before. Thanks.

[@simonchilli2088]

Found your channel today and will be watching your videos from the start over the next few weex. Years since I've done chain adjustment on a motorbike and this is a very helpful refresher video. I never knew about using the vernier tool to do the measurement and will buy one soon.

[@DrVstrom]

Awesome, thank you! Please note that for chain there is a newer, definitive guide video so watch that. Ride safe and subscribe.

[@simonchilli2088]

@@DrVstrom Thanx for that I've just watched. Ef haristo poli🤗. I subscribed after the first one.

[@DrVstrom]

Thank you

[@markgieljoumie]

Best instructional video I have ever watched. Thank you for your thoroughness and conciseness B-)

[@DrVstrom]

Great, am glad you liked it. Please hit some adds to support my effort. Thanks

[@MrAusadventure]

Great video! I am changing over sprockets and chain today and was just after confirmation on the chain tension. So thanks for that as it always sinks into the brain better when I watch something rather than read it.

[@kevinmorrison8389]

Excellent and much appreciated. Now I am ready to service my own bike.

[@B0M0A0K]

Outstanding video John, well done. I will keep watching, very interesting.

[@phoebelala]

Another great Video Dr Vstrom I will watch all of your series, the tip on using the vernier caliper to check the adjuster plate positions is very useful and I will adopt that method myself. The effort you put into your videos is clear to see, well done and thanks for making this. Phoebelala

[@micmav71]

Φίλε μου με βοήθησες αφάνταστα, πριν 5 μέρες πήρα την Κ9, μαύρη σαν τη δική σου καλή ώρα και επειδή είναι η πρώτη μου μηχανή ήμουν λίγο χαμένος με αυτά τα θέματα συντήρησης εκτός συνεργείου όπως η αλυσίδα, τα λέει βέβαια και το manual αλλά όπως τα δείχνεις εσύ ξεκαθάρισα πολλά "σκοτεινά σημεία", ένα τεράστιο like και ένα ευχαριστώ από εμένα, θα δω και τα άλλα σου βίντεο, ελπίζω να είναι το ίδιο κατατοπιστικά...

[@hurueli]

Very informative video. Thank you! I just bought a Strom dl650 from 2012 and it's my first adventure bike. I bought it used so I need to clean and maybe even change the old chain.

[@DrVstrom]

This video is more detailed How To Adjust & Align Your Motorcycle Chain | The Definitive Guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s . There is also another to clean your chain and lube it as well as many many others.

[@kulu]

I do it just now with your tutorial and all perfect! Thank you!

[@DrVstrom]

Thank you, i have a newer, more detailed video in my channel for chain. Ride safe :).

[@Minesplorer]

Crystal clear instructions, thank you Dr. V-Strom!

[@DrVstrom]

Great, glad you like it. Please click on some adds to support my effort. Thanks

[@LorenDavis]

Excellent video, Dr.. Thanks for both good visual and your clear explanations.

[@DrVstrom]

Great, I am glad you liked it.

[@karhunauraa4762]

Basic stuff, but well explained for the beginners... Good work man!

[@Jkonstantinos]

Ωραία δουλειά φίλε!! Μπράβο σου που την μοιράζεσαι.

[@dimkik1981]

ευχαριστω για την ενημερωση να εισαι καλα.

[@aravindravi2285]

Legends who keep thier bike neat and best 🔥

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks, please check this video for the latest most updated chain maintenance kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s . Ride safe.

[@valentinsenas7676]

My L7's users manual says that you should adjust chain tension with the motorbike on the side stand. Not on the central stand.

[@DrVstrom]

Valentin Senas look at the “chain adjustment definitive video” in my channel to solve all your questions. That one is a complete version.

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks 1. o-ring vs x-ring, the 2nd is supposed to remain cleaner and last longer. But it also costs more. 2.Assuming normal uses, yes if you maintain the stock sprockets in the right way, they re just fine. Dont waste money for this type of bike which is not a racing one.

[@johnchisholm6436]

very well done ! thanks

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks

[@sohpol]

I don't know what is the procedure for L0 model, but for DL650 K8 service manual states that you should measure chain slack on side-stand. If you adjust chain at the center-stand, chain will be to tight.

[@markhorton7013]

Best way to adjust drivechain is using a rear paddock stand (Not on the centre stand with the rear wheel hanging and not under any load)... by using the stand you're putting the natural weight of the bike on the slackness of the drivechain and you'll get a more accurate reading. If you don't have a paddock stand then do the job with the bike on the side stand. This is do-able but not as straightforward and easy.

[@zlatkoreder461]

You are right Mark. You cannot and should not adjust the chain without any load. If you adjust it without load then it is already too tight - or in another words the slack is not enough. Now two people sit on it and you have a problem with too much tension which may provoke serious problems.

[@tru3b3li3v3r]

Great video for beginners like me. If you could make a vid about how to clean the bike correctly, many of us would appreciate it. Thanks doc!)

[@DrVstrom]

Hello Artiom, I will keep that in mind and do one soon.

[@liviomoscuzza9282]

hello can you make a video where you talk about the transmission kit replacement? Thank you

[@DrVstrom]

It's difficult to make such a video if there is no motorcycle with a problem. Ride safe.

[@staninjapan07]

Very helpful thank you. I have the 2012 V-Strom but I think the idea is the same. You make good clear videos.

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks

[@jerryluo8183]

Thank you to share the video D.V., greetings from China.

[@DrVstrom]

Hello my friend. Thanks :) . This is the most updated video you want kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s . Ride safe

[@jerryluo8183]

@@DrVstrom Thank you doctor to response, already learned all your video to DIY and enjoy the riding on DL650L0 in China. You are very professional.

[@richardrichard5409]

great video. For DL650 chain is adjusted on the side stand, if you do it on the centre stand it will be too tight.

[@DrVstrom]

Richard Richard kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s go watch the most complete of my videos for chain adjustment. I also test adjustment while on different stands and with person ob board.

[@AstroBOB411]

Hi John. excellent video thanks for putting this together. Cheers.

[@B0M0A0K]

I hadn't realised this, so it's probably just me, Kerosene in the UK is called Paraffin. That is alot easlier to find than hunting specifically for "Kerosene".

[@klabrou81]

Ευχαριστούμε φίλε μου... Πολύ χρήσιμα τα βίντεο σου!

[@IoannisParapontis]

Να σαι καλα :)

[@vladone3915]

Great tutorial. Greetings from Romania!

[@DrVstrom]

Vlad N thanks and what a coincidence, I will be uploading an even better and more detailed version in a couple of days, thanks :)

[@vladone3915]

@@DrVstrom be waiting for IT :) cheers!

[@DrVstrom]

Vlad N feel free to ask anything if you need help with your Vstrom or motorcycle :)

[@vladone3915]

@@DrVstrom thank You. Just finished checking my sprocket and chain loose distance and boy oh boy, lots of sticky lube and gravel in the sprocket cover...my gears were shifting badly. And the slack was somewhere around 5 cm of my chain. Will follow your channel for more tutorials.

[@giuseppeclemente4941]

eukaristo John, megalo video and very easy to follow greetings from Oklahoma-US vstrom 650-k9

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks Giuseppe

[@captainaverage721]

Thanks for the upload, couldnt find a video for chain adjustment for my svf gladius as other sv models have tensioner nuts and not Allen key adjusters.

[@vinwman]

Excellent teaching John. Thankyou

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks Vince, glad youy like it.

[@B0M0A0K]

Out of interest, are you able to tell us what year your V-Strom is please? Could you explain the L0 model classification - what does the L0 stand for?

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks also, glad you like it

[@Pericyclic13]

Very thorough. Thank you for this video.

[@DrVstrom]

Φιλε μου το εχω ξανααπαντησει, οντως ισχυει και μεσα στο video αναφερω καλυτερα χαλαρη παρα σφιχτη. ριξε μια ματια στο ακριβως απο κατω σχολιο απο το δικο σου. Great video, have a doubt the chain shlould be 3 cm loose or tight? altacilindrada. Λεω This should be between 2-3 cm but if you are on the center stand make it 2.5-3.5 to be correct.

[@wriggly40]

will you be doing a video on how to replace your brake pads? that would be really great if you could. I want to change mine to ebc hh pads sometime soon

[@UncleWally3]

This is an excellent video. I've never been this precise cleaning chains, but after viewing I can see the value of doing it right. With that said, I've take extreme care of chains and got 30 000 km's of use, and then pretty much ignored them and got 20 000 km's. Not sure if the work is worth it? Also, was wondering about o-ring vs x-ring, which one is better? Finally, are the stock sprockets just as good for this bike, given it's normal uses, than the more expensive aluminum after markets?

[@aeonthailand]

2020 still watching very useful

[@DrVstrom]

Born in 1496 thanks for the kind words. The latest version with full detail is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s . Ride safe

[@DrVstrom]

Να σαι καλα. Ναι φιλε μου ολα τα βιντεακια ετσι αναλυτικα ειναι δες τα και εαν πεταγεται καμια διαφημιση κανε κανα κλικ για να βοηθησεις την προσπαθεια. Μολις βρω χρονο θα προσθεσω και αλλα.

[@piotrpebe3304]

Thanks for very good lesson 👍

[@DrVstrom]

Piotr PeBe thanks :) . This is a more complete final version for chain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks more are on the way

[@161332]

Great video and very useful help for me and my bike! I like very much these videos you are producing: Keep on doing that, please!! :-)

[@sirenaju]

Very nice video - but be careful, manual strictly says it has to be on side stand, it make difference as rear wheel is loaded with weight, on central stand it is free.

[@mahmutesen]

Hey John, Great videos. Thank you so much for all of your effort.

[@BlackMountainCow]

Doesn't the manual actually say, to tighten the chain while on the SIDE stand, not the CENTER stand. 2-3cm on the center stands is a different story than 2-3cm on the side stand. On the center stand, the rear wheel shock is extended all the way, on the side stand it isn't. And that changes the stretch of the chain.

[@MegaPelochaS]

Gracias, por tu video, es muy explicativo y facil de entender, saludos de mexico.

[@DrVstrom]

I have it in mind as long as I find the time

[@christosseretidis6913]

Thanks Doc. A lot of useful information

[@wriggly40]

just wondering, how did you get your rear sprocket so clean? mine is getting pretty black/dark grey and no matter what i try it wont go cleaner

[@c.s.pennington5600]

Very informative video Dr. THANKS

[@dimitris79able]

Πολυ καλη προσπαθεια,συγχαρητηρια.Θα μπορουσες να κανεις κατι αντιστοιχο και στα Ελληνικα?

[@flik322]

Excellent video! Very helpful. Thank you.

[@cocotte1221]

very usefull , thx for all the tips ... it's will help me for my dl 650 maintenance ;) what's mean i will save money and i love it ...thx

[@UncleWally3]

I've had much better wear with 2mm looser . A slappy chain is a happy chain! Also, really what's wrong with using the tools that come with the bike and learning how to "feel" the right torque? Finally, I'd like to know your opinion on Wax Oil. I used to hate it, now I like it as long as it is applied on a hot chain.

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

my chain has no slack on downward, but has 40mm on up, what does this indicate.

[@DrVstrom]

How old is your chain? Did you maintained it well? Is the chain clean right now? If not first follow this video and clean it How To Clean & Lube Your Motorcycle Chain | Dr Vstrom kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2iUqpmemLaDd9E . Then Follow this newer video to check, adjust and align it properly kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s .let me know how it goes.

[@wizardjo]

Great!! thanks, very useful.

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks also

[@vladimirsaveliev5165]

it is very educational and I am going to follow it. thanks

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks also

[@vladimirsaveliev5165]

Hi John, my question is not related to this video.I need to replace front brake line to longer one and found your video on brake fluid and bleeding one, so are you have any more videos for brake work?

[@IoannisParapontis]

Hi Vladimir, I dont have any more videos for breaks. However let me know what your worries are for this task.

[@gregouney92]

Very good tutorial !

[@ffoxyff]

Great video. Thanks man!

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks also, soon I will upload more

[@mertguzelsoy9137]

Hello Doctor, I've set it up for 2,5 cms. Good lubricated. But I hear a very bad sound during the ride. It makes a sound like: HART HART HART HART , periodically. What does this mean ? PS: during the chain check on centerstand, there's a tight place. The other sides of the chain is looser than it.

[@DrVstrom]

What about alignment? Did you make sure equal distance from both sides? Also spin the wheel by hand and try and pinpoint which part of the chain the sound might be coming from. Last but not least make sure this sound is not from the rear brake. Follow my latest video kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s

[@mertguzelsoy9137]

@@DrVstrom hi bro. Yes I did the alignment by same mm. I believe the chain is dead :( too expensive here in my country...

[@DrVstrom]

You can check if the chain is ok or not with a test. Measure the links. Have the test in my 2nd video that i ve sent.

[@ericgalullo2768]

Thanks, very helpful! Well done.

[@DrVstrom]

Many Thanks

[@ronbatt756]

My suzuki DL650 MANUAL STATES TO MEASURE CHAIN SLACK WITH THE MOTORCYCLE ON IT'S SIDE STAND.

[@DrVstrom]

No greetings and whats with the capital letters? Here is the latest video with full detail and comparing all methods on side stand, center stand and with rider on board kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s

[@ronbatt756]

Capital letters? Nothing intended. Nothing at all. I just stated a fact about my manual. I made comment on this video only, not on some other video you made.

[@DrVstrom]

@@ronbatt756 watch the updated video and you ll get all the info you want.

[@JoshHalb]

My bike's a year old but there's rust on my chain what should I do? Should I brush the chain with a soft brush and apply chain lube like in the video, or should I just replace the chain?

[@IoannisParapontis]

Do as in the video, no need to replace the chain, although its strange you have rust in such a place.

[@smbgrea]

Τα 2-3 εκατοστα που αναφερει το βιβλιο ισχυουν για μηχανη που στεκεται ορθια χωρις το σταντ;

[@dimkik1981]

ευχαριστουμε πολυ για το βιντεο φιλε πολυ καλο να εισαι καλα.αν μπορεισ καμια ενημερωση για το τι λαστιχα να φοραμε στην καλη μας.ευχαριστω.

[@danielgraytube]

Thank you Sir! You rock.

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks also, glad you like it

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks my friend, Greeting from Greece

[@oi32df]

The amount of loose chain should be check with the bike on the side stand . This notice is from the english canadian owner's manual page 6-23 . Not very practical since you have to check multiple spot on the rear sproket at different clock arrangement ( nothing perfectly round ). But those value 2-3 cm of chain slack are good only with the bike on the side stand . Couldn't be the same value on the center-stand since the swing-arm gonna be in full extend .

[@williamwilson6499]

Nicely done.

[@sambartell3785]

Digged the video man. thank you

[@jpokl31]

Thank you very much for your maintenance videos! It is very useful! ++++

[@623Video]

Hello, nice videos, you can show in one movie how to remove the back wheel.

[@DrVstrom]

Will do, thanks

[@darrenjohnson8644]

Thank you!

[@DrVstrom]

Thanks :)

[@wriggly40]

your bike is so clean :) i thought mine looked ok but not to yours.... il have to get you to clean mine lol

[@chichimusimus7612]

nice video. I will be checking out your others as well. Thanks

[@JavierLobo]

Grat video man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anonymoususernamed]

Hello and thank you for the videos. I believe, the manual says, it is not allowed to use Kerosin. There are special chain cleaners instead. They should be less destructive for chain and should evaporate faster leaving the chain ready to be lubed quicker.

[@StromBugSlayer]

No, the manual says you SHOULD use Kerosene. The good Dr. is correct.

[@VelvetWhore]

That’s what the grooves are for on l/r adjustments,there is no split pin on the wheel but because you’re locked in. I’ve got a Vstrom and 5 chainsaws. Keep ‘‘em tight and oiled Vernier scales 😂

[@DrVstrom]

This is not a comedy channel mate, carry on

[@jhensley71]

What is the torque value for the rear nut?

[@DrVstrom]

100 Nm. Hope its not too late

[@ArmasdefuegoColombia]

Thank you very much.Muchas gracias.

[@jesusmolina5304]

Lo mismo pero en español? Gracias

[@DrVstrom]

Hello Jesus, there are subtitles but google has a problem and they still did not fix to appear also in Spanish

[@HussainHH989]

Thank it was useful to me

[@MGL83]

Is he measuring the tightness of the chain correctly? I thought it was supposed to be +-2cm, so total 4cm travel is ok. Can anyone confirm please?

[@DrVstrom]

This is not a forum my friend. The numbers are correct. If you wanna 100% accurate results add slack 0,5 with my method or use the side stand with the numbers on the video.

[@MGL83]

***** Never mind the numbers - I just meant the measuring technique. So correct way of measuring is the distance when chain is pulled up to pulled down? So far I thought it should be from it's neutral position to pulled up. If I was wrong I should really check my chain asap.

[@IoannisParapontis]

Yes, it is the whole distance up and down combined. Also first measure the distance from the center of the front sprocket to the center of the middle sprocket and go in the middle to take your measurements. Then find the tightest spot of the chain where the up down distance is the min and then do the adjustments at this part (cm mentioned in your manual) while in the side stand.

[@jjustj]

Michal Gloc according to the service manual. it should be checked while on the side stand not the center stand! BIG difference

[@benjahnz]

+jjustj Yes plus a lot of folk don't even have a centre stand as they do not come with the standard bike.

[@avilegman4195]

how can i change the chain to new one?

[@DrVstrom]

First of all usually when changing the chain we change the gears also, otherwise if the old gears are worn they can speed up the damage in new chain. To replace the chain please type that in youtube there are a lot of videos and it is a fairly easy and standard procedure. hope that helps.

[@joshuakretzschmar9919]

Yo whats the measuring tool called

[@DrVstrom]

Joshua Kretzschmar if you mean the one to ensure alignment of the wheel, then caliper meter. If you mean the one to tight to proper torque, its called torque wrench. However there is a newer more detailed video for the chain here kzbin.info/www/bejne/invMZZlse7p7Y6s