Suzuki DR650 - Hell Hole - Steep, Loose, Hot...But No Sweat

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
  • How does the Suzuki DR650 do on a steep, loose ride up to a mountain pass?
    Well, I take my DR650 for a run at Hell Hole which fits those descriptions perfectly.
    And the DR650 makes easy work of it. I didn't think the bike would have any problem at all navigating the terrain, the rider on the other hand almost lost it once on this ride. Not bad, not bad at all!
    Once again I am impressed with the functionality of the DR650, awesome bike!
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ความคิดเห็น • 36

  • @joethompson297
    @joethompson297 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A wet buff on your neck really helps with the heat, you get a bit of evaporative cooling as you ride.

  • @JacobAnawalt
    @JacobAnawalt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The DR650 just tractored right up. Nice job!

  • @billlovell-smith9705
    @billlovell-smith9705 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Forgive my breathing…”, heh, no place for old men right? That track is one of a heck of a special stage. What is next? Keep ‘‘em coming. Cheers.

  • @TheXTLife
    @TheXTLife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    D Rock, when you said sh!! My foot slipped off the peg. 😂 I thought that was funny. I'm been there before myself. Amsom video.

  • @davidklementis5913
    @davidklementis5913 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I enjoy the content and especially the DR650 stuff since I own one.

  • @JohnDoe-1000xt
    @JohnDoe-1000xt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    steep, loose rock, long climb..it's true ..the vid camera tends to flatten out the terrain..this was steep.. good times on the DR650...... kudos

  • @Dastardly_X
    @Dastardly_X ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DR has a factory lowering system.
    Pretty easy to deal with
    On the rear anyway...

  • @someguy9440
    @someguy9440 ปีที่แล้ว

    @5:20 - don't jinx yourself!! :D Nice clean run 👏

  • @nickyoung137
    @nickyoung137 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just picked up a 2023 Dr650 about 2 weeks ago and it is an awesome bike! Do you plan on adding anymore aftermarket parts?

    • @precipiceofgrind
      @precipiceofgrind  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Congrats on your bike! Yes, I'll be adding quite a bit of things to my DR and first it will be a new seat!

  • @BattleScapeErik
    @BattleScapeErik ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Have you had a chance on the XR650? I would be curious if you had a comparison between the KLR650,DR650, and XR650. Great video, always enjoy

    • @precipiceofgrind
      @precipiceofgrind  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nope, haven't had the pleasure of riding the XR650. Almost bought one but the seat height of the DR was better for me. Appreciate you watching!

    • @RKmndo
      @RKmndo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With a 30" inseam, I can't even get an XR650L off the sidestand if I'm already on the bike.
      😂

  • @demetriuscooksey7147
    @demetriuscooksey7147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was an awesome ride. Glad you weren't doing that with the stock deathwings, those tires were mediocre at best, until you hit sand. Then they were absolutely useless.

    • @precipiceofgrind
      @precipiceofgrind  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, stock tires came off after break in. Tusk D Sports doing a great job! Appreciate you watching!

  • @Dastardly_X
    @Dastardly_X ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤘🏻 🌟 🤘

  • @johnwillard6198
    @johnwillard6198 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I took my Dr 650 from Butte MT over the top of the East Ridge by Our Lady of the Rockies to Delmoe Lake , unreal knarly , avg aprox 2mph , trials bikes would’ve been better . Only dumped it once - never again😂 but nothing has intimidated since as long as I’m on my trusty DR

  • @graymangw6016
    @graymangw6016 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Time for the Himalayan to get some of the spotlight.

    • @precipiceofgrind
      @precipiceofgrind  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jen gave me permission to ride the Himmy up Hell Hole so I'll give it a shot soon.

    • @billlovell-smith9705
      @billlovell-smith9705 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@precipiceofgrindThat’s what I’m waiting for…

  • @rdw3171
    @rdw3171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the engine guard? Could you provide a link? Thanks

    • @precipiceofgrind
      @precipiceofgrind  ปีที่แล้ว

      T Rex Racing
      www.t-rex-racing.com/1996-2023-DR650-Engine-Guards-2nd-Edition-p/n105egb2.htm

  • @meanwileinthedesert..2320
    @meanwileinthedesert..2320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If it was a klr you would have gone down. For the life of me I can't understand why the klr gets soo much overhype, and the Dr is so consistently overlooked and forgotten about.. The dr650 is better then a klr in every way except highway and it's PR campaign..

    • @demetriuscooksey7147
      @demetriuscooksey7147 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Klr people just like talking about KLRs. But look at the used market. You'll find 20 to 1 KLRs to DRs for sale. People who get DRs don't sell em, they just ride em.

    • @larrytucker1945
      @larrytucker1945 ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn’t go down on the KLR when he did it.

    • @RKmndo
      @RKmndo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I even prefer the DR for slabbing. It's smoother and doesn't mind revs, but it doesn't even rev too high with dirt-capable 14/42 sprockets.
      People generally prefer the KLR because they don't want to swap tanks, fab/install a windscreen, or toughen up their cheeks. They might also prefer a bit more space for a passenger.
      I don't need a windscreen or a different seat, but a 5gal tank or bigger makes 1000-mile days easier on a DR.

  • @dogdog1960
    @dogdog1960 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stock suspension or modded on the DR?

  • @SWIFTY5150
    @SWIFTY5150 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 6'4 220lbs. I used to own a KLR650, but I hated how high up I sat on it. Do you think the DR650 would be a good fit for me?

    • @precipiceofgrind
      @precipiceofgrind  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It depends, the DR650 (stock) has a pretty high seat. I'd imagine being your size, it wouldn't be an issue but I could be wrong. Best bet would be to go sit on one at a dealership, maybe test ride. From what I hear, lowering the DR isn't a big deal at all. I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam and I'm on my toes at a stop, especially with the seat swap I did. Awesome bike!

    • @SWIFTY5150
      @SWIFTY5150 ปีที่แล้ว

      @precipiceofgrind thank you! I love that there are so many available mods for it and am confident if it doesn't quite fit me stock, I can get it there.🙂

  • @Lobo0421
    @Lobo0421 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you done anything with the suspension at all?

    • @precipiceofgrind
      @precipiceofgrind  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope, suspension is still stock. I don't have any immediate plans for that, doesn't really bother me.

    • @Lobo0421
      @Lobo0421 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@precipiceofgrind I was only wondering because I recently got my DR650 and the suspension hasn’t really bothered me either. Thanks for the reply sir, love your videos.