V-Strom Coolant Hose Change. Easy!

Coolant hose change on a 2008 DL 650 V-Strom. Manual says to change the hoses every 4 years!
Coolant change video
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[@davidvanderpool110]

terrific instructional, and the narrative is spot on.. I just finished the hose change on my 2008 V Strom. I would not describe as “easy”. I would describe as “doable” for mechanically inclined, and with some fortitude and patience. The access to the thermostat housing and hoses is challenging, and I ended up with some pretty sore hands and one bloody finger, LOL. But its a fun project and no technical training is required. I also kept thinking I should be changing the thermostat too, but my bike runs like a top so I skipped it. Suzuki seems really conservative for a 4 year change on hoses. My original factory hoses seemed just fine, I feel better that it’s done now, and I am setting a 10 year interval on this task.

[@parolajd]

Well done. This would have been a great time to replace the thermostat as you have the thermostat housing on the bench changing the hoses on it.

[@oz25000]

Thanks man!! My first time working on my bike due to a coolent leak and it was perfect thank to you!

[@craigbrozefsky]

Thanks for doing a great job on these maint. videos, having done some of these jobs, I can appreciate the work it takes to make a video of it that is not a total shitshow 8^)

[@glennhicks2732]

I own a 2017 DL 650 and need some help with changing my water coolant hoses to a new set of silicone hoses. The 4 exterior ones on the right side are easy to access and replace. My DL650A service manual instructs me to remove the throttle body in order to replace the interior coolant hoses. The steps to remove/replace the throttle body are fairly involved. Is this really necessary or can I replace the interior hoses without removing the throttle body as was shown in this video for a 2008 V Strom 650?

[@onanysundrymule3144]

Marvellous Sir, and very thorough. I imagine only Suzuki themselves would manufacture such an array of replacements, so could you please say how much approximately was the whole kit, and whether you went for new clamps at the same time. Kind regards.

[@mainstreammoto4856]

Sorry for the delayed response. I don't really remember how much it cost but I do remember that getting new clamps significantly brought the price up. I use the same clamps since they were in good shape.

[@mepanousispanousis6784]

those 2 small hoses are attached ,each , to a plastic part that is screwed on the head cylinder. Is there enought space to remove also this plastic part ? i am talking about the part with number 17890-06G20-000

[@elburri1860]

Excellent

[@Shadow_Man171]

Thanks sir.

[@D.J.ZAPELO]

I haw a leak on that aluminium part that comes out from a cilinder head the hose is conected on. I suppose that o-ring is fubar, do you know how to change it. PS.do you have e-mail, id send you a pic.to se it?

[@mainstreammoto4856]

I haven't replaced a water union O-ring yet but, according to the manual it looks very simple. You would need to disconnect and remove the small coolant hose connected to the water union, remove the water union bolt and remove the union. Put a new O-ring on and apply some engine coolant to the O-ring, then reinstall the union, union bolt and coolant hose. If it were me I'd probably drain all of the coolant so that it doesn't make a big mess. I'm sure you've checked but I would make sure the leak isn't coming from the coolant hose clamp. Let me know if I can help with any other info

[@D.J.ZAPELO]

@@mainstreammoto4856 another thing is weird that the oil is leaking and not the coolant. Access is quite difficult you think it is necessary to remove the tank and airbox. as I see it you removed them, but wouldn't it be necessary? Clapm is tightened enough. This is where the problem is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGKsio2JfrmSr7c

[@mainstreammoto4856]

@@D.J.ZAPELO That is weird! Is your coolant staying clean? If it's not, it's likely that an inside seal has failed. Removing the tank and airbox probably wont give you much more working room.

[@D.J.ZAPELO]

@@mainstreammoto4856 Coolant is clear. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZCmaKuoedB2fsU There is a bolt from other side holding union in place.

[@PatrizioBassoRicci]

Why change the hoses? The old ones looks fine?

[@mainstreammoto4856]

You are absolutely right. The old ones looked just fine but I had never changed them so they were 11 years old and the manual says to change them every 4 years. I didn't want to have a hose blow out while on a back road 50 miles from home so, I figured it was time to change them. I won't be changing them every 4 year like the manual says but I probably won't wait another 11 either...

[@PatrizioBassoRicci]

@@mainstreammoto4856 fair enough. Anyway, good tutorial. Thank you.

[@NoOne-qx4xv]

shit, i have an new V strom since 2 years and now see every 4 years change hoses. On my old BMW K 100 did not do that after 25 years and neveran issue.

[@mainstreammoto4856]

My hoses were 11 years old when I changed them and honestly, they looked totally fine! I wont be changing them every 4 years like Suzuki says. I changed them to avoid a possible issue but I've never had or heard of anyone having any problems. I keep the old ones around just in case. It's pretty easy to change them and compared to other maintenance its not that expensive. I've spent way more on just chains, sprockets, tires and such

[@RMurray8874]

Where did you get the hoses?

[@farmoboy83]

18 years old sv650 hoses, pump, thermostat all stock...every 4 years seems excessive and unnecessary

[@assassinate9999]

Maybe you miss another one O-ring to change > 09280-18008-000 (D:3.2,ID:17.8)