Chain oiler for the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT
3 installation reports for this model
Installation report by Peter
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT – year of manufacture 2021
oil reservoir 60 ml
Oil reservoir lightly wedged in the tool compartment next to the charcoal canister and secured with the original rubber ring. The variable reservoir vent will be retrofitted. To the left of the reservoir, the switched positive for the fog lights / switchable ABS module from Heßler was already tapped from the brown wire of the taillight.
metering valve
Attached to the frame behind the fairing at battery height with a cable tie. The hose from the metering valve to the nozzle is covered with a protective sleeve. Leave the hose brackets clear.
nozzle
At the rear sprocket, outer side, hose routed under the swingarm. In front of the rear sprocket it is attached to the inside of the swingarm with the adhesive bracket.
switched 12 V supply
Cut the wire for the fog lights / ABS-off module mentioned above. Splice in the black-white wire from the control unit using a heat-shrink sleeve with a solder joint. Visible to the left of the metering valve.
rain switch
On the left-hand side of the handlebar. Next to it on the right, the switch for the fog lights (green); on the outside, the switch for the ABS-off module (red).
control unit
Under the seat, on the left in the direction of travel next to the oil reservoir and behind the brace with the seat latch, attached to the frame with a cable tie. The adjustment potentiometer can be reached from the rear.
Installation report by Marko
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT – year of manufacture 2018
oil reservoir 60 ml
on the left next to the charcoal canister – secured with cable ties
metering valve
Under the seat, next to the battery
nozzle
On the outside of the rear sprocket. Carefully drill the supplied aluminium clamp out to 6 mm and secure it with an M6x40 Allen bolt.
switched 12 V supply
Tapped at the taillight (brown wire)
rain switch
On the right-hand side of the handlebar
control unit
Under the seat, next to the fuse box
Installation report by Wilfried
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT – year of manufacture 2016
oil reservoir 60 ml
Oil reservoir fitted under the left side panel of the pillion seat
metering valve
On the left-hand side of the subframe, above the shock absorber
nozzle
At the rear sprocket, outer side
switched 12 V supply
Tapped from the taillight supply lead, with an additional fuse fitted (not necessary)
rain switch
On the left, next to the steering head bearing
control unit
Control unit fitted under the seat, in front of the coolant expansion tank
