Spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter and TBS.

podio · 02-19-2007, 11:53 PM

I did it!!!
Today I changed the spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter and adjusted my throttle bodies!!
To make this job easer I removed the gas tank, the skid plate and tha left side panel. Also I tilted the radiator to acces the front spark plug.
Changing the oil and the oil filter was easy. Also the air filter (with the o-ring) was a snap.
Later I built the TBS tool (http://vstrom.info/faq/index.php?sid...=25&artlang=en) with materials from Home Depot and 10W40 Oil. Some vacuum hose to extend the “nipples” and the adjustment process (http://vstrom.info/faq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=3&id=26&artlang=en) was slow but worth the time.

This picture shows the homemade Sync tool and the front TB's vaccum much stronger than the rear cylinder.

podio · 02-19-2007, 11:55 PM

In this picture, the TB in sync!!
Now my bike run better than it has ever ran.

Next week..new tires (I ordered some Anakees)

zed88 · 02-20-2007, 01:03 AM

Congratulations

. Its a nice feeling to do your own work

isnt it. And while it probably took a good amount of time, I'm sure next time it will be even quicker and easier :)

805gregg · 02-20-2007, 06:59 AM

Good job Peter, now come over and do mine.

podio · 02-20-2007, 07:59 AM

Any time Gregg, second time will be easier.

Are you feeling better?

Zapp22 · 02-20-2007, 09:13 AM

that bike is way too clean.... you'll have to do it all over again with proper dirt applied

Lobby · 02-20-2007, 10:23 AM

Did you notice much difference in the smoothness of the motor after the TBS?

podio · 02-20-2007, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobby

Did you notice much difference in the smoothness of the motor after the TBS?

YES!!! It was backfiring through the air box and very rough from 2,000 to 3,500 RPM. I did the Yosh Box adjustment last year and was running great, but now it runs as good as ever.

Watercat · 02-20-2007, 07:13 PM

You've inspired me - Thanks for the links!

I'll attempt next time "Big Blue" starts the ole rough running & farting syndrome.

Have fun riding!

805gregg · 02-22-2007, 07:36 AM

Yeah Peter I am about 60% will be good to go by Warped III are you going?

02-19-2007, 11:53 PM	#1
podio ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach Oddometer: 119	Spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter and TBS. I did it!!! Today I changed the spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter and adjusted my throttle bodies!! To make this job easer I removed the gas tank, the skid plate and tha left side panel. Also I tilted the radiator to acces the front spark plug. Changing the oil and the oil filter was easy. Also the air filter (with the o-ring) was a snap. Later I built the TBS tool (http://vstrom.info/faq/index.php?sid...=25&artlang=en) with materials from Home Depot and 10W40 Oil. Some vacuum hose to extend the “nipples” and the adjustment process (http://vstrom.info/faq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=3&id=26&artlang=en) was slow but worth the time. This picture shows the homemade Sync tool and the front TB's vaccum much stronger than the rear cylinder. Attached Images podio screwed with this post 02-20-2007 at 07:56 AM

02-19-2007, 11:55 PM	#2
podio ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach Oddometer: 119	In this picture, the TB in sync!! Now my bike run better than it has ever ran. Next week..new tires (I ordered some Anakees) Attached Images

02-20-2007, 07:59 AM	#5
podio ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach Oddometer: 119	Any time Any time Gregg, second time will be easier. Are you feeling better? podio screwed with this post 02-20-2007 at 08:11 AM

02-20-2007, 09:13 AM	#6
Zapp22 ZAPP - Tejas Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Tejas Hill Country Oddometer: 12,923	that bike is way too clean.... you'll have to do it all over again with proper dirt applied __________________ Zapp "I will not let the White City fall... nor our people fail.” - Aragorn K4 WEESTROM Stealthfighter Black - Invisible to Radar '02 DR650SE SOLD '97 DR650SE My Fave

02-20-2007, 07:13 PM	#9
Watercat Web Footed Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: West end I-90 Pacific NorthWet Oddometer: 1,269	Great job! You've inspired me - Thanks for the links! I'll attempt next time "Big Blue" starts the ole rough running & farting syndrome. Have fun riding! __________________ Get your motor runin' . . . . . "Seek an erection for medical help lasting longer than four hours" " . . . discovery channel has been shit for over a decade . . . this (ADVrider) is actually good." - OldAndBusted Expect the unexpected! - Skunked & DfunkD 2006 Husky TE 610 2005 Big Strom 2010 THRUXTON

02-20-2007, 01:03 AM	#3
zed88 n00bilicious Joined: May 2006 Location: Pingree grove il nw chicago Oddometer: 1,290	Congratulations . Its a nice feeling to do your own work isnt it. And while it probably took a good amount of time, I'm sure next time it will be even quicker and easier :)

02-20-2007, 06:59 AM	#4
805gregg Just Stroming along Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Ojai, Ca Oddometer: 1,307	Good job Peter, now come over and do mine.

02-20-2007, 10:23 AM	#7
Lobby Viel Spass, Vato! Joined: Nov 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Oddometer: 25,810	Did you notice much difference in the smoothness of the motor after the TBS?

02-22-2007, 07:36 AM	#10
805gregg Just Stroming along Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Ojai, Ca Oddometer: 1,307	Yeah Peter I am about 60% will be good to go by Warped III are you going?

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