Suzuki 2012 DL650 7500 mile oil change.

[Jacko]

Performed the 7.5k oil change today, videoed it as a document of the change for potential buyers in the future, made it public as it may help someone who isn't sure about doing it themselves.

Part 1



Part 2



I only decided to make it public minutes before the camera rolled, thought it'd give me an excuse to talk rubbish during the slower bits.

I plan to document every oil change and service work I undertake. I can link to the vids at sale time, rather than just have a bunch of meaningless stamps in a book.

[stibbs]

Nice one. I'd only add, although I did skip a bit so it may have been mentioned, that the oil drains easier if the filler cap is removed prior to draining.  
Cheers Andy.

[Jacko]

Yeah, I did mention that early on, said radiator cap first, then corrected myself. Thanks for the feedback.

[mr_diver]

nice one mate,

Been thinking about videoing a service for a long time, but can never be bothered.

As someone who's put a few miles on a V-Strom I can only agree with Jacko's decisions to not inspect/replace bits needlessly as the Suzuki service manual states.

But as a little break down:
Oil change every 3.5k miles
Filter every 3rd change (I tend to change every time as they cost me peanuts and I don't have to remember the last time it was changed.
Air filter replace every 11k miles (my air filter was fairly black, but still not strangling the engine at 25k miles and replaced with a washable after market option)
My original Plugs (not Iridium on my model, and only 2 of them) were swapped at 30k miles- nothing wrong with them, not eroded or fouled- the iridium ones I put in have not been looked at in the last 25k and will most likely never be seen again.  
I have played around with different oils, grades and types:
10w40 the correct grade oil for the DL650 for the temp ranges in Europe. But do buy a known quality brand oil. Some lesser known brands I have used have been past there best long before the end of the stupidly short service interval of the V-Strom.
The Silkolene Super 4 is also my oil of choice- nice gear change, perfect clutch grab, long lasting protection.
I find some of the oils I have tried don't, in my opinion suit the V-strom. some give a snatchy clutch and gear change, while others turn black at an alarmingly fats rate. Fully synth made no difference on a under stressed engine.

It was nice to see someone doing a home service vid, not pouring oil all over the floor, not using imperial tools on metric fittings, cleaning up as they work and talking in a manner that makes you think they may know what they are talking about (seen a load of vids recently and the person just came across as an idiot, and wasn't someone you'd want to listen to)

Good work mate keep it up!  

[Locky]

that's a great video jacko and will help folk who've never done it. Well done
But buy a funnel you tight arse http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRAPER-4-PIEC ... 417bdc90eb

[Jacko]

Good additional info for the thread Diver.

Kind words too. I tried my best to disguise my incompetence.

[Jacko]

that's a great video jacko and will help folk who've never done it. Well done
But buy a funnel you tight arse http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRAPER-4-PIEC ... 417bdc90eb

Lmao. Waste of money...

[SausagesDad]

That's brilliant Jacko and Mr Diver thank you. Approaching the 3.5k soon and trying to work out of I had the nous to do it myself.

[Jacko]

Dad, it's done at 4k

[SausagesDad]

Thank you son.

[Hilldweller]

before the end of the stupidly short service interval of the V-Strom.

I've a FIAT diesel with 19K oil changes. I don't push it that far, I usually do one a year but 3500 is just absurd in 2014. That's not a decent summer trip.

[tallpaul]

Thank you son.

[UK_Vstrom650]

I asked Suzuki Customer Services if the service interval would be amended to reflect the Veek... the answer was unsurprisingly no. I'm hoping to go to a Suzuki test ride day in the summer so I'll tell the man from Suzuki the service intervals are a joke.

[Jacko]

I did exactly that when they came to Lincoln, the chap from Suzuki GB said the intervals were more about the cycle parts, chain, brakes etc. than oil. He said we're shockingly inept at looking after our bikes so they need to see them often to ensue nothing seizes up.

[UK_Vstrom650]

That's rubbish and if he says that to me I'll tell him. If it was true the other manufacturers wouldn't be extending their service intervals.

[S2Rgar]

Excellent videos.

You made that look rather easy actually (for someone who doesn't do my own maintenance)...... I may now be tempted to do future intermediate oil changes myself.

Thanks  

Gary

[Jacko]

That was the idea Gary.

[Retraite]

Nice one.

Total evidence of work done should any warranty work be needed - excellent idea.

[Juvecu]

+1 to that, I think video documenting is a great idea, but I can't help and feel there wasn't enough pish talking going on

I don't tighten the oil filter as much as that, too much can distort the seal enough to cause a leak. I agree with you that 20Nm sounds a bit much, particularly if you're told to put oil on the seal too. I just spin it on until it stops from the seal hitting the mating surface, then give it another twist or so, about the same tightness as you'd use to put the cap on a plastic milk bottle (if that makes sense? ) Then I just check it after the first ride and if it leaks I give it another 1/4 twist.

I use some cheap funnels from IKEA, but I've been known to tell the good lady she needs new funnels in the kitchen and then ask if I can have the old ones in the same breath. She sees right through me, but usually agrees

Bonus points for wearing a V-Strom.co.uk T-shirt, it almost makes you sexy, almost

[Jacko]

I have some stockings and suspenders for the next one Juv, stay tuned.

I wasn't right happy about the oil filter torque, I think I got that across , however, Suzuki do recommend that, and warranty or potential buyer, I wanted to show if done it by the book, I'd have stopped if it got too tight. I usually just put them on hand tight.

Regarding funnels, I've used them before and I do own a small one, but I find the time spent having to keep them spotlessly clean, especially with oil, is greater than the extra time it takes to poor the oil in carefully. I'm a pro, I have no need for funnels. ;) But if you amateurs need to use them then go ahead...