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

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Offtheclockuk on June 17, 2016, 15:33:31

Title: First time on a big job!
Post by: Offtheclockuk on June 17, 2016, 15:33:31
I fitted my sharealike clutch basket today....  first time doing something like this on the strom!

It all seems to have gone smoothly and it's currently holding fluids but I ran out of time to test it, so the commute tomorrow will have to be the maiden flight haha!

The photo guide seems easy to follow and I don't think I forgot anything.

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Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Cbx on June 17, 2016, 18:13:02
can't wait to your thoughts on the result hoping to get my K2 done in very near future.
Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Offtheclockuk on June 17, 2016, 18:32:11
I'll post up the thoughts on it when I get to work tomorrow morning.... I'm a bit apprehensive but intrigued to see if it's made a difference ????

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Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: TLPower on June 17, 2016, 18:33:53
Top job, well done. :eusa-doh:
Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Offtheclockuk on June 17, 2016, 20:58:48
Thanks, I was a little bit relieved when I had finished it haha



Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: hookie on June 17, 2016, 21:14:11
If there are no bits left over when you've finished the job it's always a good sign....
Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Offtheclockuk on June 17, 2016, 23:11:08

Nothing except the old basket!



Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: wurzel on June 18, 2016, 02:34:03
That bodes well.. :) from previous threads on this you must be pleased with the result.
Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Offtheclockuk on June 18, 2016, 08:44:57
Had about 10 miles on it this morning....... the horrible vibration is completely gone!

I have literally ridden like a hooligan and nothing other than some engine vibration  that would be expected was present.

Anyone on the fence or contemplating the modification just do it! 

Just need to re check the fluids and rack up many more happy miles on it now ????

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Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: barryw33 on June 18, 2016, 09:42:54
How long did it take to do and how experienced are you at this kind of thing? I have never worked on the inside of the case and am a bit apprehensive about doing it, but the vibration is driving me mad to the point of changing bikes, my commute is generally twenty to thirty mph for 45 mins and hate revving the bike past 4k, Prefer to bumble along at 3-4k but that's where the vibes are at.
Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Cbx on June 18, 2016, 10:41:56
Cheers op going to get it done after the weekend , keep us up to date after you have a few more miles ..
Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Offtheclockuk on June 18, 2016, 11:33:09
How long did it take to do and how experienced are you at this kind of thing? I have never worked on the inside of the case and am a bit apprehensive about doing it, but the vibration is driving me mad to the point of changing bikes, my commute is generally twenty to thirty mph for 45 mins and hate revving the bike past 4k, Prefer to bumble along at 3-4k but that's where the vibes are at.
I'm not very experienced really, but I am quite practical so it's a head start I guess,  including draining and re filling the fluids I reckon it was about 3 hours,

No rush and plenty of referral to the photo guide on John's website.

It's only the second time I've removed a cover from a motorbike engine casing but I'm no stranger to cars and basic mechanical repairs.

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Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Offtheclockuk on June 18, 2016, 11:33:59
Cheers op going to get it done after the weekend , keep us up to date after you have a few more miles ..
Will do,  it's worth the effort and time for sure!

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Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Offtheclockuk on July 16, 2016, 21:22:45
OK.... almost a month later it's still great!

Did 200 miles yesterday, a mixture of town, fast country lanes and triple digits (on my mates private motorway officer) cruising and there is no horrible chudder,

Still worth every penny for sure!

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Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: tallpaul on July 17, 2016, 09:31:19
You should have come to Scarborough for the chippy run!
Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: kwackboy on July 17, 2016, 15:09:29
It's good to read good reviews on the clutch mod as currently sharealike has my clutch basket working his magic, Looking forward to the results .  :thumb:
Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Cbx on July 17, 2016, 18:56:54
+1 for the Mod , had mine done too , its like having a new bike, love it worth every penny.
Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Yoyo on July 17, 2016, 22:08:06
+1 I got another year out of my Strom, was gutted I didn't do it sooner

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Title: Re: First time on a big job!
Post by: Offtheclockuk on July 18, 2016, 04:20:09
You should have come to Scarborough for the chippy run!
I didn't know there was one!

Gutted... I love chippy too haha

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