18SL49
08/27/08 0120 Hours
Posts: 9
Orange County, CA
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Rick,
Just installed your spacers this afternoon. In my opinion after a quick 30 mile ride, they make a huge difference. Shifting is much smoother now. I like....!
Thanks for the fix...!
p.s. The original spacer will be on it's way to you in the morning.
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Max Speed
04/29/08 0213 Hours
Posts: 196
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You could just run 520 sprockets to let the 525 chain move around enough to align itself. Cheap fix at sprocket replacement time and the 520 sprockets are readily available.
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Dudley
10/07/08 0123 Hours
Posts: 1
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Hey Rick,
I have a 2008 DL 1000 and I was wondering if the rear sprocket position is an issue with this model and do you know if the lip will have to be machined on this model. I only have a couple of thousand miles on the bike and I am considering your modification to prevent future problems. Also is it necessary to change the bearing and seal when you change the spacers?
Dudley
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 414
DL650
Richland Washington
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Suzuki has not fixed the problem and doesn't appear to be inclined to do so.
Preventing future problems is a very good idea. It's not just the chain and sprockets that wear, but also the rubber shock absorbers inside the wheel that are affected.
Someone I know took his 2008 DL1000 in for warranty work associated with the symptoms talked about here. The dealership told him that since it was caused by the chain and sprockets and chain and sprocket wear was not covered by the waranty they would not cover it. I think he had 3,400 miles on the bike at the time.
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kazalou
09/18/08 0325 Hours
Posts: 1
Montreal, QC Canada
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Hello Rick , Is your program still going strong if so I am ready to order the Kit I understand that to ship in Montreal Canada is $7.00 extra do we return our old spacer in the same box as the one we receive Denis.. What is the time frame once the order payment has gone through ?  |
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Involute
Utardian Extraordinaire
07/05/06 1543 Hours
Posts: 290
08 Vee
I'm a Utard
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Well.....................I'm a believer now. I did my own machining and fabrication for my 08 and it's almost as smooth as 650 now.
Count me as another yahoo recommending this update.
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Busaroop
VSRI Supporter
01/20/04 0250 Hours
Posts: 112
Daphne Alabama
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Paypal sent. Thanks, Chris
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RockyMtnRoadRash
06/28/06 2315 Hours
Posts: 27
Salt Lake City
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I've said it elsewhere, but I'll say it here just to add to the accolades. Rick's spacer program is great, and they make a great, noticable difference. I do recommend putting a little dab on grease on the big washer-like spacer to make it stick to its larger brother. Much easier than the "hold wheel up with feet while fishing awkwardly around under you for the spacer" method.
If you haven't done this mod, do it now!
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 414
DL650
Richland Washington
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Yes, I have more than a dozen sets ready to go at all times. No waiting. They go in the mail the day after the order is made.
Please be sure to send in your stock spacer promptly after changing your set.
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Appalachian Rider
06/06/08 0035 Hours
Posts: 37
DL1000 K2
Greenville, SC
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Paypal sent. Thanks, Tim  |
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JoeyBones
12/20/08 0321 Hours
Posts: 7
Charlotte, NC
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Did the "Rick's Spacer Mod" today as a preventative measure - I have a whopping 200 miles on the bike.
I'll have the old one (well, 200 miles old) in the mail to you tomorrow.
Thanks again for performing this service!
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Max Speed
04/29/08 0213 Hours
Posts: 196
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I would not automatically assume that any given bike has a sprocket alignment issue. I checked my 2002 and the sprockets are perfectly aligned with no undue wear on the cush hub rubbers or unusual contact in the cush hub.
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 414
DL650
Richland Washington
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Interesting (seriously) comment about your bike's spacers.
Do you know for sure the spacers are stock? Did you buy the bike new? How many miles are the current chain and sprocket set?
Some people have bought used bikes and when they explored the spacer fix they found Master Mike's modified spacers had been installed previously.
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Fredeich
01/14/09 0448 Hours
Posts: 1
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Hi Rick
Just sent PP for the rear wheel spacers and mirror extenders for my DL 1000
Thanks
Fred
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Max Speed
04/29/08 0213 Hours
Posts: 196
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Quote:
RichlandRick wrote on 15.01.2009 23:10[/i]
Interesting (seriously) comment about your bike's spacers.
Do you know for sure the spacers are stock? Did you buy the bike new? How many miles are the current chain and sprocket set?
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Spacers are stock. I've owned the bike from new. The last chain went 19,000 miles the sprockets were a bit younger than that due to a gearing change and probably had 16,000 miles on them when last replaced.
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tomatocity
Retired and lovin' it
08/26/06 2141 Hours
Posts: 44
2006 DL1000 Sold
Sacramento
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Rick I don't do PayPal (long story). What forms of payment do you recieve?
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 414
DL650
Richland Washington
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Credit cards are OK. Email what you want, the card number, and expiration date.
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degofast™
Lethal by NOS™
09/14/08 2206 Hours
Posts: 50
Vee K7
East Peoria, Illinois
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Rick, As to my understanding. The spacer will center the chain to the spocket. The only spacers that need replaced are the LH outer and LH inner? (Shouldn't this be the LH inner not RH outer?) While having it apart (18,400 miles) replace rubber cushions,bearings and dust seals.I still have the original chain and sprockets so I will be changing those also. The sprocket hub may have a ridge on it by my understanding and this needs to be machined . Is this nessesary? How does the exchange work .Do I need to send mine first or can I wait till mine show up?
Thank you ,
J.R.
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 414
DL650
Richland Washington
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What Suzuki calls the right side wheel spacer can be seen with the wheel assembled. The parts affected by the mod are the left wheel spacer (addition of shim) and the rear sprocket drum retainer (replaced with machined part). The pictures and the narrative between the pictures on the first page of this thread identify the parts. Please email or PM me if additional explinationis necessary.
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tomatocity
Retired and lovin' it
08/26/06 2141 Hours
Posts: 44
2006 DL1000 Sold
Sacramento
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Finally got around to replace the inner spacer with Rick's spacer and adding the outer spacer to the left side. If I did it correctly the first time it would have been VERY Simple as it was when I did it correctly. The rear wheel spins smoothly after applying the 72 foot pounds of torque to the axle nut.
Thanks a TON Rick. I will return the OEM spacer after I return home.
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Gira-Fogo
MotoNomadas
03/05/09 1656 Hours
Posts: 13
2007 DL1000
Charleston SC
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greybeard146
08/06/09 0423 Hours
Posts: 16
DL1000 (K2) / GREY
Hong Kong
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sorted!  My bike's original spacer en route via registerd mail. |
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ATGATT - Gear (for me) is based on 1) Safety 2) Utility 3) Comfort
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bdudemon
01/22/10 1232 Hours
Posts: 12
DL1000
Melbourne, FL
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Rick,
Are you still doing this spacer exchange program?
If so is the paypal information still correct?
Thanks
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Bikes, 2003 DL1000, 2003 Honda Superhawk, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 414
DL650
Richland Washington
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Yes, still at it and the ordering information the same.
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RichlandRick
VSRI Supporter
06/12/05 2310 Hours
Posts: 414
DL650
Richland Washington
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 I still have spacers sets. but the pool is getting a little thin because about ten people have not yet fulfilled their promise to send in their stock spacer. This effort requires that you change your spacers promptly and send in your stock spacer. So if you have particiapted and not yet complied with your promise to send in your stock spacer...nows a really good time because springs around the corner and we will need those spacers.
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