{"id":487,"date":"2012-02-01T21:57:35","date_gmt":"2012-02-02T04:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointsunknown.net\/blog\/?p=487"},"modified":"2021-03-30T11:11:59","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T18:11:59","slug":"suzuki-v-strom-dl650-oil-change-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pointsunknown.com\/blog\/2012\/02\/suzuki-v-strom-dl650-oil-change-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Oil Change Guide (2004 – 2011)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Below is a brief guide with pictures and instructions on changing the oil for a Suzuki V-Strom DL650. My Wee-strom is a 2005 so thats what the pictures are from, but I dont think it has changed much over the years between 2004 and 2011 (though I think it did change in 2012) so this should be fairly applicable across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to the BMW F650GS Oil change guide, I decided not to reinvent the wheel when it came to the text. I found some good instructions (which I followed the first time I changed the oil on my Wee) on Jenner’s “Deus Ex Machina” site and have essentially just spruced those up and added pictures to help clarify everything. You can see his instructions here: http:\/\/jennersplace.blogspot.com\/2009\/06\/suzuki-v-strom-dl650-oil-change.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now – let the oil changing begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oil Change – First Disclaimer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The cardinal rule is: safety first. It’s important to NOT do this job on the side-stand as if the bike fell on you it would make for a very, very bad day. But rather a center-stand or bike lift that stabilizes the bike completely.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oil Change -Secondary Disclaimer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am not a motorcycle mechanic by trade. I dont pretend to be one. I found info on the internet about this stuff and followed instructions, just like you. And now that it has been working for me for the a long time I am passing on the info. If it helps, great! If it screws up your bike, i am sorry – but it’s your own fault.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Use reasonably priced good oil and good oil filters.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jenner <\/a>Recommends the following<\/p>\n\n\n\n