On 09/21/2017 12:27 PM, Chaya Eve wrote:
It sucked.
But I did use it to adjust the cam shims, as I recall.
And to replace the alternator (they used a *permanent* magnet!).

Yup. I went through that last year when the stator on my DL-650 smoked.
Judging from the forums that's not a rare event. The V-Strom doesn't
have a lot of body work but it all has to come off so you can get the
tank off so you have some hope of getting to the connectors.

I've got a DR-650 and a Sportster too and they have me spoiled.