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How To Replace Your Motorcycle Spark Plugs | Vstrom 650 L0, 1st Gen

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A Dr Vstrom episode that was requested by many of you on your messages to me. Besides demonstrating how to replace the Spark Plugs it also analyzes the removed ones & justifies what type of Spark Plug to select next for your bike, (ie Regular, Warmer or Colder). Although a simple task, it is yet a most vital one that has to be performed every 12000 km or 2 years according to the manual.
The tutorial demonstrates on my DL 650 Vstrom L0 model but the steps are applicable to the entire Vstrom family and any other bike out there, so enjoy.
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@voodoobokor2165 12 лет назад

Thanks for the tutorials; they are very well done with some good tips that are not in the service manual. The Suzuki dealer quoted $400 USD parts and labor for the 7,500 mile service (replace spark plugs, etc.) on my 2011 DL650 VStrom. After watching your video I completed the service myself. The front plug was a hassle but all went well and the bike is running great. As an added bonus I have a better understanding of my bike.

@wojtekwalach9748 8 лет назад

I'm preparing myself to buy my first, long-awaited DL 650 Vstrom. I love this motorcycle. I watched all your videos and found them very helpful and done with a lot of effort from your site. You are perfectly prepared for each movie, like a surgeon before the surgery ;) I like the way you explain every single step. Thank you so much for your great work. I'm sure you've helped many v-strom riders around the world. High five and best greating from Poland :)

@DrVstrom 8 лет назад

Gen dobre :). Thanks a lot my friend.

@DrVstrom 12 лет назад

Thanks a lot my friend. Glad you like them. It is actually comments like these that keeps me going. I will add more of them as soon as I can make the time. If you know more people in need of this information please let them know. Take care

@DrVstrom 12 лет назад

Thanks for your kind words, I will upload more videos in the following weeks. take care

@UncleWally3 10 лет назад

Storing the old plugs in marked containers is what I learned today - thanks.

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

In this way you can also have a history of the status of each cylinder in terms of the fuel burning

@jonathans6179 6 лет назад

I've successfully completed my first DL650A spark-plug replacement (all 4 plugs and the air filter, 2007 model). I was surprised that I managed to replace the front spark plug without removing the radiator :) A selection of different tools helped. Thanks Dr Vstrom for your very useful video which acted as a guide throughout the procedure.

@DrVstrom 6 лет назад

That’s great, good job.

@atfilmshort1 8 лет назад

Good job, very helpful. I gotta say though if I had known changing plugs was such a pain, i'd have bought a different bike. I'm actually now appreciating the BMW design genius. I love my FJR, I love my Vstrom but the R series BMWs are genius for the accessibility of common service items. Thanks again

@davidekelman5715 4 года назад

Just bought a 04 v strom 650. I appreciate the video and time you put into making this video.It has helped me big time.

@DrVstrom 4 года назад

Hello David, I appreciate the kind words. Glad it was useful. Ride safe. Best, The Doc

@gajdanviktor2774 4 года назад

Thanks for pointing out 4spark plug in the engine 2007on. I thought is only from 2017 and also good to see you at the vstrom group and I glad I did recommend your videos before!

@kevinbrown7219 5 лет назад

Very good demonstration, you are a very careful and conscientious mechanic. Anyone who follows your instructions will easily understand how to do it. By the way, the " pipe" connecting to the spark plug is called a spark plug cap. Thanks for this video.

@thealvaco 10 лет назад

I replaced my airfilter and sparkplugs yesterday, I couldn't have done it without you! I was amazed how much rust the bottom of the tank had, that's a shame. But anyway, thanks alot man!

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

I am glad I helped. Thanks

@staninjapan07 11 лет назад

Great videos. Enough detail to be useful, but in plain English and with "caution" points included. Thanks again.

@AngelMassa 7 лет назад

What a great channel and videos. You really helped a lot with my VStrom maintenance. Thanks!

@PadraigPBeag 10 лет назад

Your videos are GREAT and watching them allows me to service the bike. Many thanks

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

Thanks

@Marty66502 6 лет назад

Doc, all your V-Strom videos are excellent and help me to keep by 2008 DL650 in tip top shape. Thank you so much for making these videos!

@DrVstrom 6 лет назад

Thanks Martin :)

@DrVstrom 12 лет назад

Thanks also, I am also glad you now have a better understanding, stay tuned cause i intent to upload more in the following weeks

@LuisVega-se1wb 9 лет назад

thanks man ..... i do this last week..... operation vstrom was a success

@IoannisParapontis 9 лет назад

Great i m glad you managed :)

@DrVstrom 11 лет назад

Thanks Nils, yes you can certainly use them on the new model cause there are a lot common points and the principles are the same. Stay tuned cause I will upload more. Thanks again

@SuperAviatar 11 лет назад

Thanks for the informative video - better than a manual! Still cannot believe how much has to be done to change plugs..... then again, I did ride a BMW R series.... change plugs without getting off the bike.....

@nima44 11 лет назад

I am very happy that I found your very, very helpful videos, because I have just bought a brand new v strom and suppose that I can use your instructions on that even if it is the 2012 model. Thank you again for taking your time making the videos. Kind regards Nils from Denmark

@meohnnavi 9 лет назад

Thanks, John. Just got the dl 650, used but great one. Will do this replacement next weekend.

@DrVstrom 9 лет назад

Great just go through the videos and you ll be fine. Thanks

@runningman370 12 лет назад

Love all your videos. Great help. Thank you very much for doing these. Very easy to follow and clear advice.

@djwmunro 11 лет назад

Always a good idea to use some Anti-seize on the threads.

@Hithere-ek4qt 4 года назад

yes, good idea. Also, initially insert then by hand before using the wrench.

@tennyis28 10 лет назад

Thank you for posting this video, I am going to be doing this to my bike in the spring.

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

Thanks also

@kostasmou 8 лет назад

Μπράβο φίλε! Πραγματικός γιατρός!

@IoannisParapontis 8 лет назад

Να σαι καλα

@barroncocamado887 10 лет назад

John these are all well done, educative series. Thanks for that. Just one thing, you state that the spark plugs should be changed either every 18.000 km but the Manual says it should be done every 12000 km. Is that an oversight?

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

Thanks for that, you are right the manual says 12.000Km it was a typo. In general it depends also from the use you make and the conditions. Glad you liked my videos

@BrewingInHungary 11 лет назад

Just found your video series, great videos, very informative and helpful. Great work.

@Hithere-ek4qt 4 года назад

Your bike is spotless. How do you keep it so clean?

@DrVstrom 4 года назад

Hi there I ll have to make a vid on how I clean it :)

@alessandromarsella4009 10 лет назад

Hi John thank you for the suggestion on the magnetic arm. I have ordered it and as soon as it arrives and go to work I will let you know if I have resolved the problem in removing the metal from inside the tank. Alessandro, Italy

@frankalbear4483 2 года назад

Excellent!!

@DrVstrom 2 года назад

Thank you :)

@DrVstrom 11 лет назад

Actually I did. Let me clarify something. Since these service tasks are usually take place at the same time make your life easier and clean the air filter at the same time you replace your spark plugs and change your coolant also. Try and match these tasks together. If you take your tank off you work easier and can avoid damaging parts. I ve had people tell me there are clever ways to just lift and do some of them but thats just playing smart. Take the safe way home.

@infinityride4446 4 года назад

tanks for all vid's, they are always usefull. In operation manual they change only 2 sparks

@DrVstrom 4 года назад

Infinity Ride thanks

@BenceBME 3 года назад

Dear Doctor, first of all thank you for your videos and the effort, you are the best for the V-strom owners we cannot be enough thankful! My questikn would be, what is the reason you covered all the regular maintenance tasks, but not the valve adjustment? Is it too complicated for a home owner? Or you just dont do it amy often? Thanks for the answer!

@DrVstrom 3 года назад

Dear friend, thanks for the kind words. The answer has many parts. The 1st one is that the valve adjustment from experience is nowhere near what it is suggested from the manuals. The 2nd one is that as you say, it will be complicated to follow for a great majority of home owners due to the many tasks to be done. The 3rd is that in order to be helpful I would need to put all the detail needed and therefore it will be a very long video or one broken into parts. To film only a simple video and to have it ready on youtube it might even take a week with editing and having a job and a life does not leave a lot of time. Nevertheless I will do that the very first chance I get. Before that there are also other vids I wish to cover. If you have a question regarding the valves you can ask. Ride safe :).

@B0M0A0K 11 лет назад

Another great video, excellent process and information. I have a question? Did you remove the tank for the "top" spark plug or was it the tank and the seat?

@tennyis28 10 лет назад

I have an older model V-Strom do you know what two spark plugs it has? is it 1 and 2?

@jellybeanproductions3705 8 лет назад

thanks, very useful.

@hill1127 3 года назад

Hi doctor，could you tell me 2017 L7 dl 650,can use same way to change no.1spark ,about remove cooling system cover lock hole ? Thanks！

@DrVstrom 3 года назад

Yes the same way. The front spark plug is removed by removing the radiator mounting bolt and then moving the radiator slightly forward,

@hill1127 3 года назад

Doctor Vstrom thanks ,I will try the way,as soon ！

@petercarty8139 12 лет назад

great video real Pro.

@B0M0A0K 11 лет назад

The one by the coolant reservoir.

@DrVstrom 11 лет назад

Thanks a lot for your kind words

@MattTZew 8 лет назад

Did you use any anti-seize on the spark plug threads or use any dielectric grease on the spark plugs and wires? Thank you, Matt

@bestwayto5469 8 лет назад

No I did not

@mr.jeffreyparker8124 3 года назад

You didn't show or clarify if you have to remove the radiator from the pin on the left side. How is this done/

@DrVstrom 3 года назад

Its has been at least 8 years when this video was done. At that time, youtube had a max limit of 15min per video upload. This video is almost 15 min and because of this limitation, certain steps were left out. At some point I may redo this video since now there is no limitation in time.

@albion2742 8 лет назад

I love my 2011 dl650, but the maintenance on it looks to be a real pain in the ass.I dread having to do it the first time,then there is the valve adjustment ..

@pdcouto 7 лет назад

Just forget valve adjustment. They "never" really need it.

@albion2742 7 лет назад

I could,nt agree more, I think Suzuki wants us to give the dealers money for simple maintenance.Crazy designing if you have to work for two hours removing all the plastic to remove the tank just to do simple maintenance.It is a great bike to ride , but as for working on it A REAL PAIN.

@DaddyEric222 7 лет назад

What I find really interesting is looking on the forms with the guys that have made it past 100,000 miles on their Wee storms and ALL have made no adjustments until around 120,000. They also only do spark plus about every 20,000 which seems much more reasonable. I think they have the spark plugs so often because of some kind of emissions rules.

@IoannisParapontis 7 лет назад

Have my V since 2010. No valve adj made and yes its a pain but at least you have my videos

@albion2742 7 лет назад

Ioannis, how many miles on the bike, and when do you think you will adjust the valves.

@DrVstrom 11 лет назад

which one are you referring to?

@rogerlarson8040 10 лет назад

which models would you suggest?

@geopav2503 Год назад

Γιαννη καλημερα !αυτο το μοντελο παρατηρησα στο book φοραει CR8EK k oxi CR8E .. εσυ εβαλες CR8E ..ποια η διαφορα ?

@DrVstrom Год назад

Εμένα στο βιβλίο αυτό τον κωδικό είχε εξαρτάται αναλογα με το ποσό ψυχρό η θερμο είναι ένα μπουζί για το κλίμα που οδηγείς την μηχανή.

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

True

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

Thanks also my friend

@rogerlarson8040 10 лет назад

what are your thoughts on the new vstrom 1000 2014 model?

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

Its nice but if you go at this price there are better models

@alexelali3185 10 лет назад

HI guys ,nmy 2003 1000 DL . is not starting any more , the battery and the starter are fine . the problem started at the end of last season, it was stalling and shooting off five minutes after taking off . it was fine when idling , i opened the gas tank and cleaned the pump, put it back together it worked fin for two weeks , now it is not starting any more ….. any ideas what could be the problem ??????? i think may be the pump ,, but why was it running for two weeks ,,,, any ideas any one thanks in advance Alex

@pdcouto 7 лет назад

Fuel pump probably.

@DrVstrom 12 лет назад

Thanks friend

@mariotrevisani5641 10 лет назад

Muito bom !! pena que não esta em portugues.

@onouf21 12 лет назад

thank you very much

@diannesmith8279 5 лет назад

I would have liked to see how to get the middle plug out on the front cylinder.

@DrVstrom 5 лет назад

Colin Smith I used the same wrench and socket and added an angle extension. I was also holding the radiator towards the front to get room and not damage the fins. It’s the right tools that help in situations like this.

@diannesmith8279 5 лет назад

Thanks Doc, but I found trying to get 72 year old hands in the confined space not possible, so I drained the coolant at the water pump and disconnected the 2 radiator hoses .There are wires that go from temperature switch the on the right side of the radiator back to a white connector. If you unplug the connector and pull it up through the black cowling the radiator is easily removed. A small trap, you need to reach under the cowling to reach the bottom of the white connector, (which is shaped like a boat anchor) . and pinch the 2 points together while pulling gently up. I found this a little longer, but I'm not in a hurry, and was pretty easy, The skin should grow back on my knuckles soon. I'm going to refill the coolant now so I will watch that excellent video again.PS I found the hook on the left side harder to find than the right side. @@DrVstrom

@quantrilion 3 года назад

Συγχαρητήρια για τα εκπληκτικά βίντεο! Έχεις κατά νου (γιατί από ότι είδα δεν έχεις γυρίσει ο ίδιος) βίντεο για αλλάγη καρβουνάκια μίζας για vstrom K7 ?

@DrVstrom 3 года назад

Ευχαριστω John, ομως δεν εχω κανει τετοιο βιντεο.

@quantrilion 3 года назад

@@DrVstrom Ναι το ξέρω, για αυτό ρώτησα αν έχεις κάποιο βίντεο υπόψιν. Δεν ξέρω και πως να το ψάξω στα αγγλικά

@DrVstrom 3 года назад

Βιντεο οχι αλλα στο hellas vstrom forum νομιζω ειχε φωτογραφιες που καποιος το κανε

@falchiherve2024 3 года назад

Hi doc....is there à vidéo with the spark plugs change on the last gen v strom ? Thanks

@DrVstrom 3 года назад

Hello, the same video applies for the 3 gen also.

@falchiherve2024 3 года назад

@@DrVstrom hi doc.... tomorrow is the big day fot me to do the air filter change and spark plugd change;;;;; I m a total newbie with mecanical work...... i saw ten times this video and it should be ok even if i own the last gen strom..... the question is i don t own all of your tool but only the spark plug tool wich is under the seat of the bike...... is it gonna be ok juste with this tool? i see you have a lot of tool to do the job...... do you think it s gonna work with just the suzuki tool to remove all of the spark plugs? please do answer before tommorow morning if you can;;;;;any advices will be appreciated............................ thank youuuuuu

@DrVstrom 3 года назад

Hello my friend. The truth is that the front centre spark plug is the most difficult and it helps to have an extension because the radiator is close and its easy to damage the fins. Also the spark plugs need to be tighten with a torque wrench. Theoretically you could do it without a torque wrench only if you are experienced as again its very easy to over tight and damage the threads.how many kms do you have? If not much I advise you to get the tools I have to make your job easier and safer. Another subscriber asked me in the past and once he bought the tools he did it with no problems.

@falchiherve2024 3 года назад

@@DrVstrom i bought it new two years ago and made 50 000 km i m totally in love with this bike ........i m gonna try To do it with the Suzuki tool under the Seat..... I cross fingers Thank you so much for your interrest

@falchiherve2024 3 года назад

@@DrVstrom ok i finally did it It wasnt easy......the most difficult was the rear left.......way worst than the front left.....Well.......it s done! At 60 000 i Will do the coolant water and the vraie fluids ....never done on the bike for the moment.....the bike has only 3 years.....the water is still clear.......keep doing videos for the strom doctor and thank u so much

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

Thanks

@mixalisampel5311 4 года назад

Μπράβο ωραίος!

@DrVstrom 4 года назад

Να σαι καλα

@drm4rtink 12 лет назад

Thanks for sharing! ;)

@georgeathanasiou6574 5 лет назад

χρησιμοποιείς απλό μακρύ καρυδάκι ή μπουζοκαρυδάκι με λαστιχένιο ένθετο?

@DrVstrom 5 лет назад

Μπουζοκαρυδακι με ένθετο μάρκας proxxon και προέκταση οπου χρειαζεται

@DrVstrom 11 лет назад

Thankds :)

@MichaelPsyrras 4 года назад

Συγχαρητήρια για τα πολύ κατατοπιστικά βίντεο. Έχω ένα Κ8 το οποίο δυστυχώς μετά από 176.000χλμ καίει λάδια. Το μεγαλύτερο πρόβλημα είναι ότι κατά καιρούς βραχυκυκλώνει μπουζί, λόγω του πιο πάνω προβλήματος. Ξέρω πως αυτό που ρωτάω είναι ημίμετρο αλλά αν δοκιμάσω να χρησιμοποιήσω NGK μπουζί κ όχι Denso που μέχρι τώρα χρησιμοποιώ, μπορεί να είναι πιο ανθεκτικά; Παιδιά μην αρχίσετε να "βαράτε" ξέρω πως το μηχανάκι θέλει επισκευή απλά θέλω να βρω λύση μέχρι να καταφέρω να την κάνω. Ευχαριστώ πολύ!!!

@DrVstrom 4 года назад

Michael Psyrras Μπορεις να δοκιμασεις κ ngk αλλα επειδη δεν θεραπευεις την αιτια αλλα το συμπτωμα, δεν θα κανει μεγαλη διαφορα.

@MichaelPsyrras 4 года назад

@@DrVstrom Ευχαριστώ πολύ για την απάντηση. Ναι είναι δεδομένο ότι δεν θεραπεύεται η αιτία απλά η επισκευή είναι ένα αρκετά μεγάλο κόστος κ αναρωτιέμαι αν αξίζει πλέον. Βέβαια το μηχανάκι είναι σε πολύ καλή κατάσταση εμφανισιακά για τα χρόνια του. Για αυτό αναρωτιέμαι αν τα NGK αντέχουν πιο πολύ. Καλή συνέχεια!!!

@paulclare6589 2 года назад

If the ngk plug only says cr8e is ok?

@DrVstrom 2 года назад

Then probably its not ngk. Where did you get it? Which model you have? Photo of the soark plug? All ngks write both ngk and the model.

@paulclare6589 2 года назад

@@DrVstrom one other question.is a 2015 and a 2017 air filter the same size, Thanks from Thailand

@DrVstrom 2 года назад

Yes the same for 650

@DrVstrom 10 лет назад

Isos an bro xrono na balo upotitlous

@geopav2503 8 лет назад

Γιαννη καλημερα!! να σε ρωτησω γτ δν βλεπω αν εχεις βιντεο με αλλαγη τρομπας βενζινης κ αλλαγη φιλτρου βενζινης !!κατι σημαντικο για τις μηχανες μας που πρεπει να γινει κ αυτο καποια στιγμη !!

@DrVstrom 8 лет назад

Γεια σου φιλε μου. Ναι δεν εχω ακομα γιατι 6 χρονια που εχω την μηχανη δεν χρειαστηκε να το κανω. Αυτος ειναι ο λογος.

@geopav2503 8 лет назад

+John Parapontis (Dr Vstrom) εμένα φίλε μου μετα τις 5000 δυσκολεύεται να ανεβάσει στροφές σαν να είναι μπουκομενο κ εχω προβλημάτιστει πολυ τι μπορεί να είναι

@DrVstrom 8 лет назад

Ποσα χρονια το εχεις. Γενικα παιζει να ναι πολλα ειτε με παροχη καυσιμου ειτε με ρευμα. Πρωτο πρωτο το Φιλτρο βενζινης.

@DrVstrom 8 лет назад

+Geo Pav φιλτρο το πιο πιθανον. Εχει το hellas vstrom forum photo ρεπορταζ δες απο κει και με προσοχη θα τα καταφερεις.

@DrVstrom 12 лет назад

Να σαι καλα

@MrPchubare 6 лет назад

It has been discussed on Vstrom forum www.stromtrooper.com/dl650a-2012-2016/215593-new-spark-plugs-7500-miles.html If your bike is 2012 and newer they come with iridium spark plugs from the factory. No need to change them for at least 36,000 km. For me its a 2 year mileage...

@DrVstrom 6 лет назад

The bike on the video is a 2010 model which does not have iridium. Similarly the bike I have now, is a 2017 3rd gen model and again does not have iridium plugs.

@MrPchubare 6 лет назад

Doctor Vstrom that’s interesting! I too have a 2017 Vstrom. Have been riding it for the past 4 month. Just reached 12,000km. Its Canadian model, are you sure it comes with basic spark plugs again? If it is true, I will change them next spring for iridium spark plugs.

@DrVstrom 6 лет назад

MrPchubare mymodel does not have iridium plugs, probably to keep cost down. Please check your owners manual and check the code suggested. Let me know also, it’s interesting to see if Canadian model is different.

@raptorpome2577 3 года назад

@@MrPchubare if you look at their NGK website normal plugs are good for 30 to 50k miles iridium spark plugs are good for 100 to 150k miles

@stavrosbilalis-professiona8590 11 лет назад

file polu kali i prospatheia sou kai i voitheia sou se emas tous asxetous alla se parakaloume anevaze 2 version me ti mia na einai sta ellinika.einai krima na exeis parei tetoia prwtovoulia kai na min katalavainoume tipota.tha voithiseis polla apo ta melh tis v strom.filika.

@zohirelabbasy7422 3 года назад

Por lo menos, ya que hablas es español podrias poner subtítulos... Gracias

@DrVstrom 3 года назад

:) I dont speak Spanish, I m from Greece and the subtitles its a problem with Google in my channel and I wait for them to fix it.

@pavlikas4589 4 года назад

ελλαδαρααααααα

@DrVstrom 4 года назад

pavlikas staba Ελλαδαρα ναι :)

@dimitriosfotousis8506 2 года назад

Αμα ήξερα ότι πρέπει να βγάλω ντεπόζιτο για μια απλή δουλειά όπως τα μπουζιά, μπορεί και να μην έπαιρνα V- Strom. :-(

@DrVstrom 2 года назад

Ολοι το ιδιο λεμε αλλα ευτυχως δεν θελουν συχνα αλλαγη και καθισα και εκανα το βιντεο εγω για να ειναι πιο ευκολη η δουλεια για ολους τους υπολοιπους.

@dimitriosfotousis8506 2 года назад

@@DrVstrom Μπράβο πάντως για αυτό που κάνεις. Εγώ είχα Virago πρώτα, οπότε καταλαβαίνεις την τεράστια διαφορά στην αλλαγή μπουζιών και το σοκ που έπαθα.