Leo Vince is best pipe. most expensive, but baffle pipe which means no repacking. sounds amazingly better than stock without being obnoxiously loud like the rest.
I went straight to the horribly expensive pumper carb with 3x3 airbox mod. Completely transforms the bike; adds a lot to low end, and has instant log-jumping response. Seat Concepts took care of the seat. Big tank from IMS improves the range. Race Tech fixed the forks, the rear suspension is still stock, and still sucks. 16t sprocket for road use allows tingle-free speed up to just short of 80mph, necessary for staying up with traffic here in Sacramento.
I want the pumper carb...but I just have so many other bike projects going on...I think I may just do the $7 mod first. Definitely need a seat...I can't ride this thing more than 80 miles without being miserable lol. Big tank from Acerbis for me, I'll use RT components to fix my forks for sure. Thanks for info!
If you havent replaced your carb all ready there are great cheap things you can do to achieve crisp throttle response good idle and some minor power increase. Removing the snorkel from the airbox lid only, remove carb, add a shim to the fuel needle to slightly get more fuel, do not use any after market needles just shim the stock one, drill out the bronze plug on the bottom to access the idle air fuel mixture screw, there you will find most dr650s are leaned all the way out! I put an add on adjustable fuel screw on I could adjust it without a special tool or removing the carb again from procycle. You might be able to get away with one size. Bigger main jet. But you dont need it. Lastly adjust your throttle cables to get all that loose dead movement out. Test ride. Play with idle mixture to achieve best power/ fuel economy. Trust me, this really transforms the bike and costs almost nothing compared to the alternative.
@@mxgryan nice let me know If you have any questions when doing it, also I will add, that it's the perfect time to replace throttle and choke cables if there not silk smooth, and lastly, most likely the screw / nut that holds the choke cable in the carb is original, its plastic known for cracking and letting air suck in= run poorly, replace with a metal one! Can be found on procycle.
I did the above and mine runs great. In Ohio, mine would barely start it was so lean. Went through the carb and ordered a replacement needle with clips to make life easier. There was a KTM now discontinued (LC something?) that had the Mikuni BST40 carb. Look up “BST40 Bible”.
Those are the same things I did to my DR650 and it now it runs perfectly, no need for an expensive carb or other parts. Especially nice was upgrading to the adjustable fuel/air screw.
Check out your fuel tank vent lines. Mine was routed over the shock somewhere and had kinked causing a vacuum in the tank, starving the carb. I used some zip ties to "round" the hose again, and problem fixed.
@@mxgryan Just took a better look at my hoses routing, and it was actually my crankcase breather hose that was kinked. The one that connects to the air box.
I have an '18 DR....Good video. I would initially disagree with the stock seat. I ride mine about 2 hours before I have to take a break and return circulation.
Just a little time getting the jetting right on that stock carb and trust me it will run flawless. Also try putting a lighter spring or simply cutting one or two coil off the diaphragm spring and this allows for quicker response when you twist your throttle.
I wouldn't modify the suspension. I swapped mine out for a cr500 shock and rm 250 upside down forks. Worlds better than stock components. Plus a 41 fcr pumper and fmf exhaust. Im trying to decide between high compression and a big bore kit and cam. The big bore doesnt have high compression option though.
Our 2002 DR 650 had been modified " Carb Jet Ninja's " ... I put it back to stock and the bike runs great ! Have one question for all the modifying guru's .... You think you know more about building motorcycles than Suzuki ? LOL ! 😁
Oh heck yes. A LOT more power than a KLX250 or XT250 or CRF250 or 300. If you've never ridden a big-bore single before, you will probably love it. Lots and lots of big torque.
Got a 96, thinking about changing the stock metal tank to a plastic cause I rebuilt the carb it ran fine to the gas station and once I gassed up it went for awhile then just was dying out backfiring etc.
Yeah I would really appreciate the extra speed and I would probably find myself disappointed with a 250l or 300l speed. Do you have any complaints or concerns with the bike just test riding it? I really would like to test ride one but the dealers in my area dont do test rides ☹️
@@JeremyDovin I can't understand how to buy a bike without riding it first, that just seems foolish, but yeah, I made a dealer angry the other day with one simple question. Could I test ride this? Guy acted like I'd just insulted his wife or something...
![Turning the DR650 into a Monster! - [ PROCYCLE FUEL AND AIR ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/BgH7LYI1iIU/mqdefault.jpg)
Leo Vince is best pipe. most expensive, but baffle pipe which means no repacking. sounds amazingly better than stock without being obnoxiously loud like the rest.
Great info John. I'm pinning this!
I went straight to the horribly expensive pumper carb with 3x3 airbox mod. Completely transforms the bike; adds a lot to low end, and has instant log-jumping response. Seat Concepts took care of the seat. Big tank from IMS improves the range. Race Tech fixed the forks, the rear suspension is still stock, and still sucks. 16t sprocket for road use allows tingle-free speed up to just short of 80mph, necessary for staying up with traffic here in Sacramento.
I want the pumper carb...but I just have so many other bike projects going on...I think I may just do the $7 mod first. Definitely need a seat...I can't ride this thing more than 80 miles without being miserable lol. Big tank from Acerbis for me, I'll use RT components to fix my forks for sure.
Thanks for info!
He must have had an upgraded seat because the first thing usually not said when getting on the DR650 is “this seat is nice”
Yes, he does. Way better than my DR seats.
If you havent replaced your carb all ready there are great cheap things you can do to achieve crisp throttle response good idle and some minor power increase. Removing the snorkel from the airbox lid only, remove carb, add a shim to the fuel needle to slightly get more fuel, do not use any after market needles just shim the stock one, drill out the bronze plug on the bottom to access the idle air fuel mixture screw, there you will find most dr650s are leaned all the way out! I put an add on adjustable fuel screw on I could adjust it without a special tool or removing the carb again from procycle. You might be able to get away with one size. Bigger main jet. But you dont need it. Lastly adjust your throttle cables to get all that loose dead movement out. Test ride. Play with idle mixture to achieve best power/ fuel economy. Trust me, this really transforms the bike and costs almost nothing compared to the alternative.
Super great info, I appreciate it! I plan on doing this to mine very soon!
@@mxgryan nice let me know If you have any questions when doing it, also I will add, that it's the perfect time to replace throttle and choke cables if there not silk smooth, and lastly, most likely the screw / nut that holds the choke cable in the carb is original, its plastic known for cracking and letting air suck in= run poorly, replace with a metal one! Can be found on procycle.
I did the above and mine runs great. In Ohio, mine would barely start it was so lean.
Went through the carb and ordered a replacement needle with clips to make life easier. There was a KTM now discontinued (LC something?) that had the Mikuni BST40 carb.
Look up “BST40 Bible”.
Those are the same things I did to my DR650 and it now it runs perfectly, no need for an expensive carb or other parts. Especially nice was upgrading to the adjustable fuel/air screw.
Check out your fuel tank vent lines. Mine was routed over the shock somewhere and had kinked causing a vacuum in the tank, starving the carb. I used some zip ties to "round" the hose again, and problem fixed.
Great tip, I'm going to check on this shortly!
@@mxgryan Just took a better look at my hoses routing, and it was actually my crankcase breather hose that was kinked. The one that connects to the air box.
I love my DR650! Its truly a Legend
Likewise bro!
@@mxgryan 😁👍
I have an '18 DR....Good video. I would initially disagree with the stock seat. I ride mine about 2 hours before I have to take a break and return circulation.
I'm with you, I hate the stock seat!
That's some beautiful country you live in. Some of the prettiest farms I've ever seen on Hwy 35, Nitro to Gallipolis... Cheers!
Cheers Greg! The new highway 35 actually went straight through my farm!
Just a little time getting the jetting right on that stock carb and trust me it will run flawless. Also try putting a lighter spring or simply cutting one or two coil off the diaphragm spring and this allows for quicker response when you twist your throttle.
I knew that was WV before looking at info. Them country roads.
Take me home, brother!
Mountain Mama!
I wouldn't modify the suspension. I swapped mine out for a cr500 shock and rm 250 upside down forks. Worlds better than stock components. Plus a 41 fcr pumper and fmf exhaust. Im trying to decide between high compression and a big bore kit and cam. The big bore doesnt have high compression option though.
I’m shipping you the Baja Design dual sport kit, I haven’t forgot.
You're the man, thanks Jim.
You're the man, thanks Jim.
Remove the gas filter from the gas hose and install a gas filter just in middle of hose cut in half
Our 2002 DR 650 had been modified " Carb Jet Ninja's " ... I put it back to stock and the bike runs great !
Have one question for all the modifying guru's .... You think you know more about building motorcycles than Suzuki ? LOL ! 😁
I get annoyed when they start acting like nothing stock is ever good enough or sufficient.
So Amazing
Yes you are my friend!
I like this motorcycle but dont sale in Europe 😓
Do yourself a favor and just get a KTM 690
U need to do the PROCYCLE JET KIT. I DID IT ON MY BIKE. IT RUNS PERFECT NOW.
I will definitely be doing that on my personal DR really soon.
I went with the 150 jet because I have a slip on aftermarket pipe.
Great looking bike sounds good makes me want to buy one 👍
I love my 2011!
I’m dumb and know nothing about these bikes (or any bikes for that matter) but I really wanna get one for cruising around on
Yes
nice image, fov and stabilization
Thanks for the kind words my friend!
So this has alot more power then like a klx250?
Absolutely it does. And doesn't feel much heavier.
Definitely has tremendous power
Oh heck yes. A LOT more power than a KLX250 or XT250 or CRF250 or 300. If you've never ridden a big-bore single before, you will probably love it. Lots and lots of big torque.
Is this the PA countryside? so gorgeous..
South Western West Virginia bro!
You have no idea how bad I want one of these. Cant buy them in the UK.
They are cool and cheap...but you wont regret buying the modern version of this...the 690 Enduro R!
@@mxgryan DR690?
@@Scot_Tz negative.
@@mxgryan You mean a KTM? 🤢. I'd rather catch Coronavirus.
@@Scot_Tz that's sad. The 690 Enduro R is amazing. As are many of the other KTMs.
What model
Got a 96, thinking about changing the stock metal tank to a plastic cause I rebuilt the carb it ran fine to the gas station and once I gassed up it went for awhile then just was dying out backfiring etc.
Hmmmmm
@@mxgryan thinking about trying seafoam or some type of fuel treatment before ordering the plastic tank, think it might take out anything in the tank?
Neato
Can you ask your buddy what product he bought for his pegs?
I have the ones on my bike from Dango
Did it seem fairly fast compared to something like a crf300l? Did it feel pretty good. I was thinking about buying this bike new.
I haven't rode the 300. But these are quite a bit faster than my wife's 250L.
Yeah I would really appreciate the extra speed and I would probably find myself disappointed with a 250l or 300l speed. Do you have any complaints or concerns with the bike just test riding it? I really would like to test ride one but the dealers in my area dont do test rides ☹️
@@JeremyDovin I can't understand how to buy a bike without riding it first, that just seems foolish, but yeah, I made a dealer angry the other day with one simple question. Could I test ride this? Guy acted like I'd just insulted his wife or something...
do you know what seat that is?
I can't remember, but I will ask him when I see him
Jd jet kit is the way to go… save the $$
Great tip Bob, thank you!
Where are you riding at Nc or WV
Never mind it’s WV I’m from we and I could tell by the roads and houses I miss riding in wv
@@Zbgreek87 you're right Zac!
Tell your buddy he should sell it to me :)
haha get in line Jon!
@@mxgryan lol I'll have to keep my eyes open next time I go through Winfield.
@@ClumsyWoodsman uhohz a local?!
@@mxgryan yeah, I found your channel through the Davis Creek dual sport video. Great vid btw!