The new DL1000 is a great machine,however despite the efforts of Suzuki improving the overall feel and ride of the bike, there is a hidden weakness, the dreaded electrical connectors. This is a trending topic of discussion between Veek owners.
Owners have reported all sorts of strange happenings, bike cutting out, ignition coming on by itself,lights flashing etc. Upon lifting the tank and removing the airbox sit an a collection of electrical connectors , some waterproof,some not. Now why these aren't all waterproof I don't understand as they should be! Given they are mounted just above and behind the radiator and under the air intake,they are exposed to harsh weather. Some owners have posted photos of the white connector almost totally corroded after 11000 miles of winter riding.
So I took the preventative steps to water proof mine given its only done mostly dry miles.
With the tank removed you can see the connectors the white one is not a waterproof sealed type,the grey one is.
With the airbox removed exposes them all, it's a water trap here,bad location to mount any connectors.
Thankfully the connectors here are in good condition.
I applied some grease to the connectors then cut up an old bicycle innertube, sleeved the connectors then tie wrapped the side facing the elements.
The connectors on the right are waterproof having rubber gaskets within the connectors. Hopefully this should cure corrosion and stop chafing.
Finally on the airbox I noticed a cable had been rubbing on the tank,you can see white paint on the sleeve
So little rubber was placed for protection
Fingers crossed I've improved wet riding reliability a little!
Cheers :D