Congratulations on the new bike. DR650 is a amazing machine. I've been riding for 29yrs. My DR650 is by far the best bike I've owned yet. I run the wheels off of it while my other bikes sit. If you ever head south towards Va hit me up. Great riding routes & plenty of trails here. Well enjoy it & be on high alert riding there in NYC.
Two wheel commute always better, no matter where you reside. And drivers on their phones, and not paying attention, is not unique to NYC, we have that here in KC also. Thanks for taking us along. Ride on.
My Dr is a 2016 but I swear it looks almost identical same gas tank rear luggage racks color everything I hope you enjoy that bike I love mine great bike all around and to get you out of the city and some beautiful places in the woods
@@missrebelmotodiaries I've had several other bikes which of high-tech adventure bike not all it's cracked up to be and very heavy.. the simpleness and reliability of the Dr and character of that old school motor. I guess you could say sometimes go in a full circle and back to the simple Basics sometimes less is more 😂😀
You definitely want to get the lowering kit for your DR. A lower profile rear tire will also help with seat height. Now take advantage of that big DR and get out of that city and do some back road exploring!
With Suzuki you can lower 40 mm in the front by moving the internals of the forks around. It’s in the manuals . There’s one video on TH-cam of a guy doing it. After I seen that then I did my own. It was quite easy to drop the front in quite a bit. There’s also a spacer that the rear shocks sets on that has to be taken out and turned over and the rear shock moved up to the higher hole
I got a 650 too .. at 6 foot 1, the cable the runs right across the speedometer drives me nuts!. Its always in the way! I moves with the suspenion so its hard to relocate.
@@missrebelmotodiaries I wrote this in 2010 in response to someone asking about moving to NYC from California and how the motorcycle experience would be there...."I'm sitting home here in San Luis Obispo area where I have lived since 1988. Before that (32years) was a native New Jersey boy. After 22 years out here I still every day ( and am an agnostic at best) PRAISE GOD that I live in California now. With regards to moving to NYC area, DON'T FUCKIN DO IT!!!! Look at the USA map and notice that LA to SF is roughly equal distance as Washington DC to Boston. Now notice that i[In between[/I] those two east coast points is Baltimore-Philly-NJ (most densely populated state)-NYC-Hartford and a non-stop flow of smaller cities in between all those major cities. So take the LA sprawl and run it non-stop to SF and out to Vegas. Now mix in hot/humid/rainy for much of June to September and cold/damp/slushy for November to March. Then watch "Jersey Shore" and imagine millions of those assholes driving all around you. Then throw in pissed-off cops and Donald Trump wanna-bes. Riding consist of waiting for a gap in the flow of cars and pulling out of your driveway and getting in line and staying there. I'm still in glory of being able to put my motorcycle in top gear and leaving it there for many miles. NEVER happen back there. I could go on but I'll just say again DON'T DO IT!! Go have a fun visit and eat some fuckin good-ass pizza (ONLY thing I miss) and call it good. As a motorcyclist it's Hell. For the others, it just sucks. This is all coming from a place of fellow-rider love. If you're friends see that your mental health is tied into riding, believe them about that's not the place to be. Califuckinfornia baby!!!"
@@misterk4580 I totally understand, NYC is overrated. Unless you're rich and making Millions of $$$, I don't see the purpose of living in crowded city as NYC and that's my humble opinion after living here for 7 years. I think I'm ready to move on. I want to move to California, but I'm afraid that it's gonna be the same quality of life besides the nice weather all year long. As everything is overpriced, and the real estate is quite expensive to acquire I'm skeptical about the move. I still have time to decide between Texas and Cali, so I'm waiting for signs to guide my decision.
@@missrebelmotodiaries Pretty nice around here but yes expensive. Good luck with your quest, don't know your lifestyle or politics and maybe I'm just a wimp but Texas is tougher than NYC in some ways...Happy Trails to you. BY the way, winters coming...th-cam.com/video/VVfPJAdsErs/w-d-xo.html
Probably the worst combo ever… dr650 and in nyc lol…. Wrong bike get a street bike… And you have pretty hardcore knobbies on there 😂🤣 also get some training… don’t stop directly behind cars like u do… you’ll get rear ended..
You don't really ride do you lol,anyone who points out other riders motorcycle and saying wrong bike is not a real motorcyclist.Let me guess you own a harley and it's the garage queen,am I right?This lady will ride circles around you on her cool and mighty DR650
@@Evil_Morty2000 4000-5000k per month for 8 months of the year other 4 months around 2000k/month and commute to work rain shine negative degrees celcius....
Congratulations on the new bike. DR650 is a amazing machine. I've been riding for 29yrs. My DR650 is by far the best bike I've owned yet. I run the wheels off of it while my other bikes sit. If you ever head south towards Va hit me up. Great riding routes & plenty of trails here. Well enjoy it & be on high alert riding there in NYC.
Mad respect for being 5'1" and commuting in city on that beautiful chungus of a bike. ✊️
Long live the mighty DR650.
Awesome bike! I just picked up a 2023 dr650 , it is a blast to ride.
Two wheel commute always better, no matter where you reside. And drivers on their phones, and not paying attention, is not unique
to NYC, we have that here in KC also. Thanks for taking us along. Ride on.
Can't buy a new one in Portugal, you guys are so lucky! DR650 and streets of NYC is "A surprise to be sure but a welcome one".
Congrats on the bike. They are very reliable if you take care of it.. I ride mine also but I go from Jersey to Brighton beach... :)))
I saw a YT video...guy had 91,000 miles on his DR...STILL RAN PERFECTLY!
My Dr is a 2016 but I swear it looks almost identical same gas tank rear luggage racks color everything I hope you enjoy that bike I love mine great bike all around and to get you out of the city and some beautiful places in the woods
The Dr650 hasn't changed for years, I am trying to love the machine
@@missrebelmotodiaries I've had several other bikes which of high-tech adventure bike not all it's cracked up to be and very heavy.. the simpleness and reliability of the Dr and character of that old school motor. I guess you could say sometimes go in a full circle and back to the simple Basics sometimes less is more 😂😀
That's a beautiful bike, looks so busy in NYC too haha
You have no idea how much of a privilege this is to own this bike . I am soooo jealous 😂😂😂❤❤❤ not distributed here in France unfortunately
"aaaafrica twin" love the way you comment all the "big toys" you get to see along the way 😂🎉
Great looking bike!
'Ah Christ- give me the patience'! Trouble is coming sweet heart - you just invited it! lol
Nice video i suggest to adjust camera angel to show bike dash board👍🏼
You definitely want to get the lowering kit for your DR. A lower profile rear tire will also help with seat height. Now take advantage of that big DR and get out of that city and do some back road exploring!
Hopefully next summer I can hit the TAT
With Suzuki you can lower 40 mm in the front by moving the internals of the forks around. It’s in the manuals . There’s one video on TH-cam of a guy doing it. After I seen that then I did my own. It was quite easy to drop the front in quite a bit. There’s also a spacer that the rear shocks sets on that has to be taken out and turned over and the rear shock moved up to the higher hole
Mi reina, muy entretenido tu vídeo un saludo desde Bogotá Colombia, mi Dr es del año 2007 y es mi compañera de viaje
Muchísimas gracias a usted por ver mi vídeo, yo espero tener más contenido para seguir entreteniendolos
I got a 650 too .. at 6 foot 1, the cable the runs right across the speedometer drives me nuts!. Its always in the way! I moves with the suspenion so its hard to relocate.
yeah that cable drives me nuts too
Upstate would be a great ride on that bush pig. Beautiful up there. Can't stand cities, myself. Good video though. Long live the mighty DR
They're ALL on their phones, and NONE of them are paying attention...
Who makes the rear pannier racks? Love those on the DR i don't think I have seen them!! Also which seat that one actually looks comfy lol.
Dirtracks for the rear panniers and procycle seat
@@missrebelmotodiaries thank you very much!!!! I want to come down to NYC done day and want the DR so you video is great on both fronts lol.
Jump to it from the left side with the handlebar pointing to the top right, it should low the bike a bit.
I do that to pick up the stand
use your brake instead of your horn...... I used to ride in mexico city and motorcycles brake instead of using the horn.
In San Francisco Bay Area. I'm looking at getting a DR 650 soon. 😁
I miss San Francisco 🌞
@@missrebelmotodiaries when will you return?
@@powmanmoto probably next summer
How long have you been riding love your bike
4 years
Wait and see how long it takes before it is stolen!
I know the Dr650 is in demand for thieves
Looks like a terrible place to live
We miss you in California sugar ❤
I miss you guys ❤and miss California
@@missrebelmotodiaries I wrote this in 2010 in response to someone asking about moving to NYC from California and how the motorcycle experience would be there...."I'm sitting home here in San Luis Obispo area where I have lived since 1988. Before that (32years) was a native New Jersey boy. After 22 years out here I still every day ( and am an agnostic at best) PRAISE GOD that I live in California now. With regards to moving to NYC area, DON'T FUCKIN DO IT!!!! Look at the USA map and notice that LA to SF is roughly equal distance as Washington DC to Boston. Now notice that i[In between[/I] those two east coast points is Baltimore-Philly-NJ (most densely populated state)-NYC-Hartford and a non-stop flow of smaller cities in between all those major cities. So take the LA sprawl and run it non-stop to SF and out to Vegas. Now mix in hot/humid/rainy for much of June to September and cold/damp/slushy for November to March. Then watch "Jersey Shore" and imagine millions of those assholes driving all around you. Then throw in pissed-off cops and Donald Trump wanna-bes. Riding consist of waiting for a gap in the flow of cars and pulling out of your driveway and getting in line and staying there. I'm still in glory of being able to put my motorcycle in top gear and leaving it there for many miles. NEVER happen back there. I could go on but I'll just say again DON'T DO IT!! Go have a fun visit and eat some fuckin good-ass pizza (ONLY thing I miss) and call it good. As a motorcyclist it's Hell. For the others, it just sucks. This is all coming from a place of fellow-rider love. If you're friends see that your mental health is tied into riding, believe them about that's not the place to be. Califuckinfornia baby!!!"
@@misterk4580 I totally understand, NYC is overrated. Unless you're rich and making Millions of $$$, I don't see the purpose of living in crowded city as NYC and that's my humble opinion after living here for 7 years. I think I'm ready to move on. I want to move to California, but I'm afraid that it's gonna be the same quality of life besides the nice weather all year long. As everything is overpriced, and the real estate is quite expensive to acquire I'm skeptical about the move. I still have time to decide between Texas and Cali, so I'm waiting for signs to guide my decision.
@@missrebelmotodiaries Pretty nice around here but yes expensive. Good luck with your quest, don't know your lifestyle or politics and maybe I'm just a wimp but Texas is tougher than NYC in some ways...Happy Trails to you. BY the way, winters coming...th-cam.com/video/VVfPJAdsErs/w-d-xo.html
Here's one more Boomer song for you...th-cam.com/video/XCp8o3t-3v8/w-d-xo.html
Your a cool chic. Lorenzo TX
Load pipes save lives 👍🏼👍🏼🤠
Good driving saves lives. Load pipes are just annoying.
Only on stupide roads
Probably the worst combo ever… dr650 and in nyc lol…. Wrong bike get a street bike…
And you have pretty hardcore knobbies on there 😂🤣 also get some training… don’t stop directly behind cars like u do… you’ll get rear ended..
Haha I think the DR650 is the perfect bike for the potholes that filled NYC streets. The knobbies will definitely be replaced soon.
You don't really ride do you lol,anyone who points out other riders motorcycle and saying wrong bike is not a real motorcyclist.Let me guess you own a harley and it's the garage queen,am I right?This lady will ride circles around you on her cool and mighty DR650
@@Evil_Morty2000 4000-5000k per month for 8 months of the year other 4 months around 2000k/month and commute to work rain shine negative degrees celcius....