Author Topic: 20,000 miles what is needed? (Read 4085 times)

buzzkirk007 · « **on:** July 27, 2016, 10:21:37 »

My Strom has now covered 20,000 from new. It is a 2011. I have changed the oil and filter regularly, air filter and plugs have also been replaced along with chain and sprockets. My question is; what else should I be looking at doing/checking at this millage?

Hondaman · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2016, 10:58:04 »

You don't say which model but a start would be:
Valve clearances checked, brake fluid & coolant change, lube caliper sliders, check, clean & protect electrical connectors.
Belt & braces would be to strip steering/suspension & wheel bearings & re grease them plus fork oil change.

Someone with Strom experience will be able to advise with TPS adjust & throttle body sync.

buzzkirk007 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2016, 11:20:53 »

Not 100% sure of the model. It is a 2011 but it had been in stock a while. I have attached a picture if anyone would like to tell me which model it is.

Many thanks.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2016, 11:48:50 »

Can you do me a favour and upload your image again?

I have added a modification to the Forum which should automatically correct the rotation

buzzkirk007 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2016, 12:00:25 »

The mod did not work. I have tried rotating it as well before uploading and it still shows on it's side.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2016, 12:02:10 »

Can you upload so I can see? Do it in exactly the same way you did the one above

buzzkirk007 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2016, 12:09:36 »

Try this.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2016, 12:10:57 »

Aha!

Sorry to hijack this thread

but did you upload in exactly the same way as the first post?

buzzkirk007 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2016, 12:18:49 »

Yes I did. Just picked an image from my photos and it is in the exact same format as the first.

Hachi · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2016, 22:12:32 »

Here's a general list I've put together, in miles and frequencies. It's a bit more than others do and certainly not required.

80k Fuel injector replacement
80k Brake Lines
40k spark plugs (not Bosch!) CR8EIA-9 or CR8EIX
40k front and rear wheel bearings
40k Battery YTX12-BS Yuasa
40k Starter Motor bushings
40k shock oil
40k head bearings
20k chain, sprockets, cush rubber, bearing, oem is quietest
20k Brake pads EBC HH
20k Inspect Stator for burned coils
20k Grease clutch & brake lever pivots, cable ends, gear shifter, rear brake lever, side stand pivot
15k Valve Adjustment hcshim04
15k antiseize on spark plugs
15k Radiator Fluid
15k Air Cleaner + ss scower pad
15k repair chafed wire loom under tank
15k dielectric grease electrical connectors
15k fuel pump mod and Fuel filter wix 33095
15k Brake fluid
15k Brake disk bobbins, spin & brake cleaner
15k Check throttle return nut
15k Clean and lube throttle cable linkage under tank
8k Battery load testing

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obalanga · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2016, 00:31:04 »

Hi. Any chance you could give a bit more detail on the 15k fuel pump mod and Fuel filter wix 33095? Any symptoms

Hachi · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2016, 03:04:11 »

The filter that is part of the fuel pump assembly can get clogged, restricting flow. In lieu of replacing the expensive fuel pump assembly, you can drill a hole in the fuel pump housing that bypasses this filter. You then need to install an external fuel filter that is inexpensive and easily replaced. Most people wait for the symptoms to occur rather than do it proactively like me. The symptom is loss of power and can be verified by doing the simple fuel flow test. There are several vsri and stromtrooper threads on the subject that make for good reading and note taking.

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greywolf · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2016, 04:11:13 »

Here's the external fuel filter modification thread.

http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,6105.0.html

obalanga · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2016, 05:45:54 »

This is a really good gospel list of maintenance. I have gone through most of it up to 35k miles. Some of it out of choice and some not. I think I may have to try the fuel pump mod as I have had some symptoms as you described them. Thank you

Hondaman · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2016, 07:23:03 »

Anti sieze on the plugs? as a maintenance item?

Hachi · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2016, 07:45:26 »

More paranoia than anything. It's not needed or required on these ngk plugs that already come with antiseize plating. I take the extra measure because I had a case years ago where the plating was not sufficient on a long life plug. It's also a good opportunity to just take a look at the plugs. It is true that some thinner platings can be compromised after a second install.

greywolf · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2016, 13:15:17 »

Putting anti seize on coated thread plugs risks over torquing. NGK has posted a warning against the practice. http://www.ngkplugpro.ca/content/contentfiles/pdf/NGKSP-0907-1R-Anti-SeizeonSparkPlugs.pdf

Hondaman · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2016, 13:35:37 »

I used to do it years ago, come removal time the stuff has dried & makes plug removal & replacement grabby.
Like you say the plating is more than sufficient for dry installation.

TravellingStrom · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2016, 13:50:50 »

greywolf, can I get a confirmation that this external mod is still viable please?

When Skillo did this on his V, and I spoke to him personally , he advised against doing this on a Wee, because the tap in point on a V is on the low pressure side, whilst on the Wee it is on the High pressure side??

I have been away from the forums a while, so maybe I am totally outside of my knowledge area, but as yet, I have not heard of an external fuel filter that suits the wee.

Please tell me I am out of date, and need replacing

Cheers
TS

Quote from: greywolf on July 28, 2016, 04:11:13

Here's the external fuel filter modification thread.

http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,6105.0.html

greywolf · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2016, 14:11:21 »

The pictures on the modification for K7 and later 650s are all available again. That was the problem before with getting enough angles. K4-K6 Wees have the same fuel pump as the Vee. The mod was never on the low pressure side. It was always on the high pressure filter but some views were missing for a while. Make sure you go to the correct part of the thread for your pump. There are directions in the first post to go to post 231 and later for K7 and later 650s.