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Motorcycle Top Case Review and Install on 2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL-1000

June 15, 2017August 31, 2019 Austin 4 Comments adventure, DL1000, motorcycle, suzuki, touring, Vstrom, wrenching

Summary (TL:DR): Utilizing the factory threaded inserts on the V-Strom frame and some drilling on the top case mounting plate

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Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Oil Change Guide (2004 – 2011)

February 1, 2012March 30, 2021 Austin 3 Comments DL650, motorcycle, oil change, oil filter, suzuki, Vstrom, wrenching

A brief guide with pictures and instructions on changing the oil for a 2004 – 2011 Suzuki V-Strom DL650.

Lessons Learned: Rivnuts Vs. Plusnuts
I think plusnuts are a superior product and would highly recommend using these in critical situations (especially when pull out is a concern).
Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Oil Change Guide (2004 - 2011)
A brief guide with pictures and instructions on changing the oil for a 2004 - 2011 Suzuki V-Strom DL650.
Installing and Removing Plastic Fairing Clips (Pop Rivets, Push Pins, Plastic Pins, etc.)
How to install and remove small plastic rivets (or pins or clips) typically used on motorcycle fairings and other plastic parts around the...
2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 - First Oil Change, Filter Replacement, and Maintenance Guide
Steps for changing the oil and filter on the 2014 V-Strom DL1000. All it takes is a 17mm socket wrench, an oil filter...
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2016 - 2019 Honda Africa Twin
This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L), 2017 Kawasaki Versys...
Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Moving the back seat
Highlights (TL:DR): get yourself a set of sockets and torx wrenches Measure 858 mm back from the original seat location
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2017 - 2019 Kawasaki Versys X-300
This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L), 2017 Kawasaki Versys...
Sprinter Stock Stereo Upgrade and Speaker Replacement
Instructions for upgrading the stock Sprinter Audio 15 with a new 300W amp, new speakers in the front doors, new rear 6x9 speakers...