Great bike! Super easy to work on. Turned mine into a supermoto. The TM42 carb will wake it up. Have a full exhaust and opened airbox. Classic bike when you want a simplistic motorcycle. A total blast to ride around town!
I had a 2009 DR650. I rode it about 40,000 miles before the bike reached that magical point where I was working on it more than I was riding it. It had a TM40 carb and full exhaust, big IMS gas tank, aftermarket Suzuki gel seat, (which I recommend) and a set of springs calibrated for my weight. I had some hard cases I cut out of 0.090" 3003 aluminum scrap and bent at work and pop-riveted together at home. It was on it's 3rd or fourth set of turn signals. I once rode it 100 miles to an enduro race, rode it in the race nearly killing myself about six times, and then rode it home. I got a wild hair up my ass when it had about 25k on it, and rebuilt the top end with larger valves and a J&E high compression piston. It really woke the bike up, it would pull 2nd and 3rd gear wheelies no problem. I enjoyed it more than any other bike I've had, and while it was cantankerous at times, I could always get it to run again.
I had grips like that on my 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere. I installed a set of Grip Puppy's and they worked great. I also put a set of Heidenau K60 Scout tires on it, and loved those as well. Nice bike, that's for the review.
I got a new to me 2020 back in January. Love it, put over 3k on it already. Luckily, it already had all the major stuff already done, like seat, suspension, carb, exhaust, etc. Also had the Bajaworks screen. I had the same problem. I trimmed about 3 inches off the top. It made a big difference with banging my head around.
Just bought one myself definitely want to upgrade things you mentioned, but I don’t mind waffle grips, considering I rode MX most of my life, but definitely a carburetor upgrade and exhaust some holes in the air box suspension,etc.
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Being in Montana the first mod I did was an IMS tank. Seat is the next mod for you.
Hey dude, nice review. I live in SC too! Love this bike and the ONLY reason I have not got one is I really want a fuel injected bike because I'm not very mechanically inclined at tinkering with carbs. For those that are, it's no problem I know. My friend keeps telling me the future DR will have EFI for emissions reasons but who knows. I'm keeping my little KLX230 for now but still want a DR down the line. Not sure where you got this, but if you got it from Foothills, I may have actually sat on this bike when I was looking at it back in January. Ride safe and great bike!
I actually bought the bike from a dealer in NC, mainly because they were the closest with a 2023. According to them, it was still in the crate when I called. Enjoy the KLX!
Check out cross training enduro TH-cam channel. They have great videos on how to wake up the beast. I rode the nebdr last fall on my dr650. It handled it with ease. I got hit by a car on the ride home and broke some bones and destroyed my bike. I'm about 80% healed and just bought a new tenere 700. It is a great bike with great features. I will be getting another dr650 when I can find one. It has a great analog feel to it and it is bomb proof. Do yourself a favor and pony up for a procycle seat, it was one of my favorite upgrades. Happy riding! Enjoy your awesome bike!!
Great looking bike, i'm picking up a used one in a couple days with a bunch of mods, but I do want to lower the pegs. How was that process? what parts did you need?
Awesome, I’d highly recommend the DR650. The pro cycle foot pegs were pretty easy to install. You just have to move the shifter lever and rear brake lever. The kit came with everything needed except some loctite.
Watching this review, nothing has really discouraged me from giving this bike attention. I want a bike that I can ride long distances on the 401 and 402, ride to work on 90km/h roads, go on rides with my Girlfriend in the back, and take on the dirt on trails and fields, and this bike seems to be pretty perfect
Great bike! Super easy to work on. Turned mine into a supermoto. The TM42 carb will wake it up. Have a full exhaust and opened airbox. Classic bike when you want a simplistic motorcycle. A total blast to ride around town!
I had a 2009 DR650. I rode it about 40,000 miles before the bike reached that magical point where I was working on it more than I was riding it. It had a TM40 carb and full exhaust, big IMS gas tank, aftermarket Suzuki gel seat, (which I recommend) and a set of springs calibrated for my weight. I had some hard cases I cut out of 0.090" 3003 aluminum scrap and bent at work and pop-riveted together at home. It was on it's 3rd or fourth set of turn signals. I once rode it 100 miles to an enduro race, rode it in the race nearly killing myself about six times, and then rode it home. I got a wild hair up my ass when it had about 25k on it, and rebuilt the top end with larger valves and a J&E high compression piston. It really woke the bike up, it would pull 2nd and 3rd gear wheelies no problem. I enjoyed it more than any other bike I've had, and while it was cantankerous at times, I could always get it to run again.
I did the exhaust, ProCycle jet kit, removed snorkel and 14 tooth sprocket. Huge difference. No regrets.
What did the sprocket change do for you , thanks ?
Reading all over ya 14 way to go
@@bobclapper2672much more manageable at slower speeds without slipping the clutch.
I just got a white 2024 DR650! Love it. I would agree completely with your assessment. Enjoy.
I had grips like that on my 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere. I installed a set of Grip Puppy's and they worked great.
I also put a set of Heidenau K60 Scout tires on it, and loved those as well.
Nice bike, that's for the review.
congrats, youre gonna love it!
Thanks!
I bought a DR650 recently too . IM wanting to do similar things to my bike . Hope you put up more vids on your progress !
I got a new to me 2020 back in January. Love it, put over 3k on it already. Luckily, it already had all the major stuff already done, like seat, suspension, carb, exhaust, etc. Also had the Bajaworks screen. I had the same problem. I trimmed about 3 inches off the top. It made a big difference with banging my head around.
Just bought one myself definitely want to upgrade things you mentioned, but I don’t mind waffle grips, considering I rode MX most of my life, but definitely a carburetor upgrade and exhaust some holes in the air box suspension,etc.
Being in Montana the first mod I did was an IMS tank. Seat is the next mod for you.
Hey dude, nice review. I live in SC too! Love this bike and the ONLY reason I have not got one is I really want a fuel injected bike because I'm not very mechanically inclined at tinkering with carbs. For those that are, it's no problem I know. My friend keeps telling me the future DR will have EFI for emissions reasons but who knows. I'm keeping my little KLX230 for now but still want a DR down the line. Not sure where you got this, but if you got it from Foothills, I may have actually sat on this bike when I was looking at it back in January. Ride safe and great bike!
I actually bought the bike from a dealer in NC, mainly because they were the closest with a 2023. According to them, it was still in the crate when I called. Enjoy the KLX!
Check seat concepts. I did a larger rear sprocket but I have the 400
Procycle jet kit! Tusk dsport tires are great and cheap. I put a leovince pipe on mine and also had the suspension setup for my weight.
Check out cross training enduro TH-cam channel. They have great videos on how to wake up the beast. I rode the nebdr last fall on my dr650. It handled it with ease. I got hit by a car on the ride home and broke some bones and destroyed my bike. I'm about 80% healed and just bought a new tenere 700. It is a great bike with great features. I will be getting another dr650 when I can find one. It has a great analog feel to it and it is bomb proof. Do yourself a favor and pony up for a procycle seat, it was one of my favorite upgrades. Happy riding! Enjoy your awesome bike!!
Great looking bike, i'm picking up a used one in a couple days with a bunch of mods, but I do want to lower the pegs. How was that process? what parts did you need?
Awesome, I’d highly recommend the DR650. The pro cycle foot pegs were pretty easy to install. You just have to move the shifter lever and rear brake lever. The kit came with everything needed except some loctite.
Watching this review, nothing has really discouraged me from giving this bike attention. I want a bike that I can ride long distances on the 401 and 402, ride to work on 90km/h roads, go on rides with my Girlfriend in the back, and take on the dirt on trails and fields, and this bike seems to be pretty perfect
Sounds like you should seriously consider this bike. I’ve owned a few and this is my favorite so far.
@@hammilltime Plus the HEAPS of spare parts and tons of community help is a real pro here
Hands hurt . Put a set of risers on the handle bars . It's probably too low, putting extra pressure on your hands . ✋️
hello from Japan
Very nice video!
Also I have recently got dr650se of 1997.
I am very excited.
If I upload new videos of dr650, please watch them.
Sounds good!
Would absolutely 1st thing get rid of those grips!
Suzuki..... The seat
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The seat..
Looks great but .... Ahhhhheee.
2x4 in reality.
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