Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => The Notice Board => Topic started by: parasound on May 30, 2012, 22:17:59

Title: Vstrom Service Videos - up to 2018
Post by: parasound on May 30, 2012, 22:17:59: Currently 3 and many more to come

https://www.youtube.com/DrVstrom (https://www.youtube.com/DrVstrom)

And (updated 2018 by gassoon) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChnBrtwwRp_PBT8v3BO_Sgg
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: willbo on May 30, 2012, 22:24:13: excellent. I always feel more confident doing a bit of maintenance after seeing it in a first
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: shedchief on May 30, 2012, 23:05:48: Very useful!

:-)
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Ptarmigan on May 31, 2012, 00:26:26: Nice job! :clap:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Fatbelly on May 31, 2012, 09:44:45: Good work, BUT....

Chain adjustment should be measured on the SIDE STAND. Your chain is too tight!
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Anonymous on May 31, 2012, 11:13:30: What????

How can that video be accurate? :sarc: :sarc:

In my drive it would be windy & pouring with rain also very cold.........
how about a realistic portrayal of maintenance??? :obscene-sexualbutt: :text-lol: :text-lol:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on June 01, 2012, 18:16:59: Thanks for the comments,

more videos are now available
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: jstrom on June 05, 2012, 09:15:53: Really informative. I feel confident enough to tackle these jobs now.
Good work&Thank you
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on June 05, 2012, 09:56:58: Thanks,

more videos are on the way
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Upright on June 05, 2012, 20:28:32: This is great stuff - thanks - makes you feel more confident. keep up the good work
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: shedchief on June 05, 2012, 21:30:26: Thank you, Parasound. :-)

These videos are very well-produced and helpful. It's good to be able to watch somebody else tackling these jobs before attempting them for the first time myself.
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on June 06, 2012, 11:55:53: Thanks shedchief,

Nexto video is the Spark plugs. I think I will upload this at some point today.
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: shedchief on June 06, 2012, 22:54:44: Quote from: "parasound"
Next video is the Spark plugs.. .

Another very helpful video. Thanks!
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Gary117 on June 09, 2012, 14:42:31: Great video. Thanks.
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on June 09, 2012, 17:56:29: Thanks mates
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Gary117 on July 01, 2012, 13:27:23: Quote from: "parasound"
Currently 3 and many more to come

https://www.youtube.com/DrVstrom (https://www.youtube.com/DrVstrom)

Great stuff :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on July 05, 2012, 14:45:28: 3 more videos on the way. expect them in 3 days approx
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Upright on July 05, 2012, 19:39:09: super!!
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: John316 on July 06, 2012, 14:17:42: Super.
A really helpful learning aid. :thumb:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: shedchief on July 06, 2012, 14:51:57: Excellent! Thank you for taking the time to make and share these very helpful videos.
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Dilly on July 09, 2012, 09:54:45: Ditto :ty:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on July 18, 2012, 17:47:39: New video about the dealer mode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaRXusqcfTc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaRXusqcfTc)
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on July 21, 2012, 21:05:04: New video about battery maintenance, cleaning of the terminals, Charging & the following 3 tests:

1. A Static Battery Voltage Test,
2. A Starting Load Test &
3. A Charging System Test or (Regulated Voltage Test)

https://www.youtube.com/drvstrom (https://www.youtube.com/drvstrom)
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Juvecu on August 10, 2012, 11:33:38: I think this is worth a sticky :thumb:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on August 12, 2012, 09:11:36: Thanks mate
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Juvecu on August 13, 2012, 16:15:45: Just keep 'em coming :clap:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on August 16, 2012, 11:13:04: Will do :thumb:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: patropsley on August 25, 2012, 23:32:18: Quote from: "parasound"
Currently 3 and many more to come

https://www.youtube.com/DrVstrom (https://www.youtube.com/DrVstrom)
it may not be the biggest job in the world but I've just finished the 13k service I can honestly say I wouldn't have considered it without your video's thanks drvstrom . one on brakes would be excellent if you can ;-) once again thanks pat
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on August 31, 2012, 19:33:36: Thanks mate,

I have some ideas on easy maintenance and will to add more videos soon
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: jstrom on September 07, 2012, 21:44:26: Brilliant vids!
Just removed the tank and replaced the air filter.
Thanks for all the effort to do these.
Please keep them coming.
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: parasound on September 11, 2012, 22:36:54: Thanks,

will do soon
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Descolada on January 31, 2013, 16:17:22: Brilliant video series. Clear and to the point, great work. Are there any more coming in 2013 ?
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Stenno on February 05, 2013, 10:02:30: Subscribed, great stuff :)
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: jimbo8098 on February 28, 2013, 23:39:59: Looks great! Glad someone is doing those videos! Amazingly , there isn't a Haynes manual for the new VStrom... hinthint...
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: jimbo8098 on February 28, 2013, 23:55:40: Quote from: "Juvecu"
I think this is worth a sticky :thumb:

+1 , the uploader is fantastic!
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Tagmanone on March 04, 2013, 20:19:31: Thanks for the videos, I learn something new every time I watch one. Excellent. :fix:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: royzx7r on July 16, 2013, 10:05:24: Not looked for a while, but I'm sure the was a fairing removal vid and stuff that covered the old Wee, just looking now and all vids are only for the L0.

Have the old vids gone now? :shrug:
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: greywolf on July 16, 2013, 15:38:18: The L0 is the only bike he has. Parts removal is the same for K4-L1, 2004-2011 model years.
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: willbo on July 16, 2013, 17:12:42: I'm just waiting for new update videos, been a while since one
Title: Re: Vstrom Service Videos
Post by: Phoenix on August 01, 2013, 10:08:54: Ahh I was just watching all these last night as it happens before I see this thread. Nice work helpful to Watch