2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 : Fixing Annoying Engine Rattle & Simple 3d Printed Cruise Control.
Channel: Josh AQ
Date: 2020-03-19

Hey everyone.
So I have really fallen behind in the YouTube department. So this is some footage from last summer. I am really feeling the urge to get out and ride so it prompted me to put together this video from old footage. 

I purchased a 2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 from the original owner. I really like the bike, how it handles and the comfort it affords. One of the things brought up during the sell is that there is an annoying tinging rattling noise at around 5,000 rpm. After finally getting fed up with it I tracked down the source of the noise and the fix was really easy. 

I also tried my hand and modeling and wrist rest style cruise control and then 3d printed it. Learned that PLA is extremely pliant above 90 degrees F and then decided to go with PETG. Much better. So far it is holding up extremely well. We will see how it handles this next riding season.

Grey PLA Model shown in Video:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:895432

Black Model shown in Video (My Design): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4230758