$300 Suzuki V-Strom RESCUE! - FULL ENGINE SWAP!

I bought this 2005 Suzuki V-Strom for just $300 when I went to my local motorcycle shop to buy some grips! This bike needed an engine engine replacement due to rod-knock but once I sourced all the parts and did the work we have a really great bike to enjoy for a while!

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[BrickHouseBuilds]

So I have a great relationship with this local dealer and they know I like bikes that need help! I 100% went there to buy some grips but after we got to talking I was made aware of this bike tucked away in the corner of the warehouse with no hope of a tomorrow. They made me a great deal on it and I was sold! I have yet to do a full tally of how much I have spent on the bike but it is probably around $2500 which is a standard price for a bike like this. It won't be a money maker but I shouldn't lose anything so that is ok with me! Anyway I hope you liked the video!

[davidclark]

I bought a 2005 VStrom 650 with 24, 000 miles in 2007. It now has 154, 000 miles on it. It’s been from San Diego to Alaska and back twice, across the US 4 times, and all up and down both coasts many times. When it had 95, 000 miles I replaced both cam assemblies and top ends with a $300 salvage engine that had only 12, 000 miles. While in Alaska the second time I had to do an emergency external fuel filter mod as the original fuel filter was hopelessly clogged. Suzuki wanted $600 for a fuel pump with the integrated filter. Not possible to simply replace the OEM filter alone! Otherwise NO OTHER PROBLEMS! It is now my East Coast bike that I ride after flying to Nashville. I’ll ride it until the wheels fall off.

[derekcomer]

It warms my heart that you like to save bikes. Business doesn’t all have to be about profit, it’s also about relationships and doing the right thing. 🙏

[madfbar]

Suggestion for a future video - tear down the old engine so we can see why it died, good way to encourage proper maintenance !
That 650 twin is a classic engine, the 90 degree Vee makes them super smooth at speed.

[waynethompson]

I like that you don't have a bunch of irritating music playing real loud like everybody else. THANK YOU!!

[nickrider]

That's the first bit of love that poor bike has had for a long the state of the airfilter, I'm sure all servicing was neglected ☹ Makes me feel good to see it come back to full health 🙂👍

[fergallawlor]

I poured a whiskey kicked back and I have to say really- enjoyed this one. I learned alot. I have a 2014 vstrom 1000 as my first bike and have covered 12000km in 6months. Can't get enough of it!

[stevemccormick]

The cable under the seat is to allow you to lock your helmet to the bike. Take seat off. Loop cable through the d-ring of the helmet and connect the two ends to one of the hooks under the seat by the toolkit. Put seat back on. Helmet secured!

[lucianoperezgaimberan]

I love v-stroms and this video was amazing! It's a motorcycle that can take you to the moon and back, enjoy it!

[dood]

I bought a 2021 650 Vstrom here in Melbourne Aust. but had to garage it for a year due to the COVID restrictions. When I finally got it out, it was everything I'd dreamed it would be. Took it up to the Snowy Mountains and it performed perfectly. Thanks for the breakdown rebuild. Am loving your channel.

[lowbus]

Great work, Its always a pleasure to watch these build videos, Awesome to see the bike back on the road ✊

[treering]

I’ve been watching your channel for a while, and it was a nice surprise to see you take on a V Strom and bring it back to life!

[streetfighter.youtube]

I still ride a k8 650 and I still love it. It's so nice to see a such neglected bike coming back to life. I'm sure it will run for many years.

[williamyamm]

It's an excellent bike.
This bike definitively deserved to be repared. Welldone
I have the same bike from 2010.
Greetings from France

[christians]

Great job. Maybe it’s because they’re so comfortable, but vstroms are some of the most fun bikes for daily commuting

[l.a.raustadt]

Have a bought new 05 650 V Strom . Living in Minnesota where 5-6 months a year ice covered roads extends a blessing life. Now (11/23) just under 69xxx miles. Great bike, love your vid!👍

[TherealWinterpillow]

Vstroms are a different kind of bike. I picked up a 03 1k for $400 that was in a minor accident and its made me fall in love with the bike. They are absolutely great bikes and a blast to ride.

[mikevankerkhof]

Awesome to see a professional like you work! I rebuilt a crashed DL650 about 15 years back and was impressed when I rode for the first time after the rebuild. Just bought a 08 a few days ago and am enjoying it all over again. Thanks for the video man, really enjoyed it!

[goldenscales]

That bike is almost every reason why I'll never buy a Plastic Fantastic! I'm a Cruizer, not a Speeder. Classic bikes forever and a day! I love your videos, brother. I watch them all the time!

[quicksilvr]

closing in on 120k on my vstrom 1000. i keep trying to justify buying a new bike but my sub 500lb vstrom has had no real issues during ownership. I beat the snot out of it also.