Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050
V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: pstm on February 05, 2026, 15:07:17
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After watching a few 800 YouTube vids about airbox mods decided to have a go.
The stage one mod is apparently Snorkels off and the mesh and foam layers removed from the filter itself.
So this must be stage zero point 5 or something.
Get yourself a special tool like what I did - an old blunt, rounded former screwdriver mostly used for paint tin lids and wiggle it in at the top where the snorkel meets the airbox. Gently lever it about a bit and off they pop. No need to remove battery or airbox lid. Reckon they would need removal to get the snorkels back on though.
A few test rides later and woo! Becoming addicted to roll-ons just for the growl.
Thoroughly recommend it.
Now, if it would stop bleedin' raining for a minute.
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What about deep puddles? Are you going to drown the bike?
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Are you confusing puddles with the sea? :smirk:
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Yes, did this myself, snorkels off but I also removed that 'fishtank' foam pre-filter which sits above the paper air filter (can only assume that foam's there for noise, can't possibly serve a useful purpose).
Sounds a lot better even if she runs a miniscule amount leaner.
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lol
Confusing puddles with the sea?
That's a very good reply, and makes the point....