❤ Yes we love the DR community, especially you Dino! We had a laugh about the insect head lights, we totally agree😂! Thank you for the showing some of our video ❤. Cheers from the Netherlands!🙋♂🙋♀
I completely agree that the simplicity is the big selling point for this machine. I am getting an XR650 for the same reason. At least that’s my plan. I have money down and I’m on a list to buy one in December, but I might get tired of waiting and get the DR instead. Every dealer that sells them seems to have 2-3 in stock at any given time. Being a taller guy I went for the XR but I’m sure the DR would be just as good.
@@DinosTinkerShed I really enjoy retro dual sports as well. I have been researching the late 80s Yamaha Tenere 600 as well as the mid 90s Kawasaki KLX 650 which was lighter more off-road capable alternative to the KLR 650. I can't own them all, but I do enjoy researching them and watching the content.
@@hjkgufytfyug thank you, I had some help on this one for sure, it's fun to work with other channels and friends for sure and I'm glad it's noticed. Thanks again Dino
@@ParallelCamper I love your challenge man, the country side is awesome and I really believe you embody what riding is all about. Keep up the great content! Dino
I absolutely love my DR650. I wouldn't change a single thing except, and I know this is controversial, making it fuel injected. I wouldn't even add a digital dash.
I too prefer fuel injection for power and convenience, but carburetors for simplicity and reliability. I’ve had a fuel injected Honda CB500 randomly shut off on me in moving traffic and wouldn’t restart, luckily I wasn’t 30 miles off the beaten path. $600 and a tow bill later it had a new fuel pump… something my DR650 doesn’t have. I can clean a plugged carburetor jet with a piece of fishing line under a tree on the side of a mountain. But you can’t replace electronics if you don’t have them in your pack.
Haha that is crazy. I agree with you on the simplicity and looks of the bike. When i bought mine i was told by others that thing looks like a old bike from 1980. I laughed and said yea isnt it cool? Haha. Always enjoy your videos Dino
I’d only like ABS (good ABS) that can be disabled (and remembered). I’ll keep the carb, air cooling, analog dash, and everything else. The performance characteristics are perfect for my riding requirements. I’d just like the ability to brake in a rapid and safe manner if it came down to it. I do it manually, but those “oh crap” moments occasionally occur with my city commuting.
When u think it's time to replace the DR just remember to buy b4 u sell the DR, just in case u find u prefer the DR after all. I've tried to replace it twice only to find I actually prefer the DR after all, now with vintage rego in 2 years time I might just keep it until it (or me) dies
Amen at 2:10 Dino !👍 I'm from the same time and once you have had a Suzuki 1970's / 80's RM every thing else later in life get's compared to that ..... And the DR 650 makes me feel like it's still the 1980's ..... Team Suzuki has forgotten more about building motorcycles than most will ever understand 😁
@ 44k miles the crank case cracked on my 2000 DR 650. I noticed a current DR, Suzuki had reinforced the crank case casting right where mine failed near left side alternator cover! I was a member of a DR forum, and no one had ever heard of this happening. Big gas tank, jet kit, exhaust, opened up airbox re-worked suspension. Ran great for 40k miles. Here is the bike in action 16 yrs ago>>>>>>>>th-cam.com/video/Ajf_zRkXXZM/w-d-xo.html
brought my first adventure bike dr650 this year after riding a gxsr1000 for years. the dr650 is just as awesome. both suzuki. i love how easy it is to work on compared to the road machine and dinos content helps out a treat. coffee and cake for everybody. thank you
@queenslander954 a fair comment for sure. I will say there are some weakness in the bike, like all motorcyles. I know after 40000km had the head off and all the journals were within spec with no measurable wear or scoring. So it may be built cost effectively for what it was intended to do? Again, thank you for the feedback. Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed Yea mate , but you’re talking about calling it the greatest motorcycle of all time .. we used to replace rockers & repair cylinder heads on a regular basis with DR’s in Australia’s heat and to be fair on XT600’s , KLR’s (the worst) and XR600’s ect But at least Yamaha did something about theirs by running camshafts on roller bearings & fitted roller rockers & water cooling there’s nothing GOAT about bad engineering , not everyone is as diligent as you & me , if fact most aren’t. These days most DR’s are owned by older blokes who respect motorcycles , & overdo their servicing instead of the bare minimum which is usually the best that young blokes will do. They absolutely are a great bike , but I don’t think the GOAT otherwise they would have fixed those big flaws like Yamaha did.
❤ Yes we love the DR community, especially you Dino!
We had a laugh about the insect head lights, we totally agree😂! Thank you for the showing some of our video ❤. Cheers from the Netherlands!🙋♂🙋♀
Dino... "The Bob Villa" of the DR 650 !!! - Great video, Great editing - and a lot of fun to watch !!!!
Cheers !!!
@pilotdane1 thank you so much, it's appreciated
Dino
Dino is a national treasure for the DR650 club!
@@tarjas thank you so much, you are too kind, the community is the real treasure 💖
Dino is the GOAT!
@J-Bibble your too kind ,thank you
Dino
I completely agree that the simplicity is the big selling point for this machine. I am getting an XR650 for the same reason. At least that’s my plan. I have money down and I’m on a list to buy one in December, but I might get tired of waiting and get the DR instead. Every dealer that sells them seems to have 2-3 in stock at any given time. Being a taller guy I went for the XR but I’m sure the DR would be just as good.
The DR in stock formation is a bit cramped. Peg lowering kits and bar raising kits are a staple for anyone 6’ or more tall.
Sheer madness!...Keep it up! Glad yer alive and well and having fun with the channel.
@@bradcrossman5068 lol thanks for the support
Dino
Love your vids man! Fellow DR owner here. Been waiting on this one!
@@TheMotorcycleMessenger so glad you enjoy the content, thank you for the comment
@@DinosTinkerShed I really enjoy retro dual sports as well. I have been researching the late 80s Yamaha Tenere 600 as well as the mid 90s Kawasaki KLX 650 which was lighter more off-road capable alternative to the KLR 650. I can't own them all, but I do enjoy researching them and watching the content.
@@TheMotorcycleMessenger in reality, it's not really what you ride it's only that you ride. Thanks for the feedback
Dino
This is the first video i watched in your channel and it was surprisingly really good content
Wow. Love the editing in this one, Dino.
@@hjkgufytfyug thank you, I had some help on this one for sure, it's fun to work with other channels and friends for sure and I'm glad it's noticed. Thanks again
Dino
10-4 !!!
Great video Dino! Thanks for including a clip from one of my videos!
@@ParallelCamper I love your challenge man, the country side is awesome and I really believe you embody what riding is all about. Keep up the great content!
Dino
ROB !!!!!
That was awesome Rob !!!! - You stud !!!!
@@pilotdane1 Thanks Dane! I guess I'm famous now.
I absolutely love my DR650. I wouldn't change a single thing except, and I know this is controversial, making it fuel injected. I wouldn't even add a digital dash.
If I could change one thing, I would add a 6th gear and make 1st much, much lower.
I too prefer fuel injection for power and convenience, but carburetors for simplicity and reliability. I’ve had a fuel injected Honda CB500 randomly shut off on me in moving traffic and wouldn’t restart, luckily I wasn’t 30 miles off the beaten path. $600 and a tow bill later it had a new fuel pump… something my DR650 doesn’t have.
I can clean a plugged carburetor jet with a piece of fishing line under a tree on the side of a mountain. But you can’t replace electronics if you don’t have them in your pack.
@@tvh300 Same
Haha that is crazy. I agree with you on the simplicity and looks of the bike. When i bought mine i was told by others that thing looks like a old bike from 1980. I laughed and said yea isnt it cool? Haha. Always enjoy your videos Dino
I have one DR650 RSE 1995 with 100.000km here in Brazil, is beaten pretty hard, a lot of terrible noises from the engine, but still runs 😂!
GREAT VID, i would add by saying it is the ultimate apocalypse bike :) i miss my dr so much.
@@m.al-h9108 lol so true
Dino
we miss the longer videos 😢
@@MohamedHaji-k5j winters coming and with that new longer maintenance videos, thanks for the feedback
Dino
I’d only like ABS (good ABS) that can be disabled (and remembered). I’ll keep the carb, air cooling, analog dash, and everything else. The performance characteristics are perfect for my riding requirements. I’d just like the ability to brake in a rapid and safe manner if it came down to it. I do it manually, but those “oh crap” moments occasionally occur with my city commuting.
I was also born in 1970 and had an RM80 as a kid. Also had my DR650 for past 7 years. But live on the opposite side of the planet to you.
@@michaelvass1970 lol that's very cool
When u think it's time to replace the DR just remember to buy b4 u sell the DR, just in case u find u prefer the DR after all. I've tried to replace it twice only to find I actually prefer the DR after all, now with vintage rego in 2 years time I might just keep it until it (or me) dies
Well that was "WHEELIE" good Dino.
Amen at 2:10 Dino !👍 I'm from the same time and once you have had a Suzuki 1970's / 80's RM every thing else later in life get's compared to that ..... And the DR 650 makes me feel like it's still the 1980's ..... Team Suzuki has forgotten more about building motorcycles than most will ever understand 😁
great videos.....doing a build on a 23 this winter......sent a note about the tower project....any update on files? Garth
The Dr650 is an excellent bike.
Mine turns 18 years old in 2.5 months 🥳
@ 44k miles the crank case cracked on my 2000 DR 650. I noticed a current DR, Suzuki had reinforced the crank case casting right where mine failed near left side alternator cover! I was a member of a DR forum, and no one had ever heard of this happening. Big gas tank, jet kit, exhaust, opened up airbox re-worked suspension. Ran great for 40k miles. Here is the bike in action 16 yrs ago>>>>>>>>th-cam.com/video/Ajf_zRkXXZM/w-d-xo.html
Aquí en sud América Argentina se fabrica 0km la dr650 desde 2023.
A un precio aproximado de 11000 dólares.
Yo poseo una dr 650 1993 rse. ❤
Love the DR. Hate the tech on modern bikes, BUT I also hate carbs… That’s a me problem though, not the bikes
brought my first adventure bike dr650 this year after riding a gxsr1000 for years. the dr650 is just as awesome. both suzuki. i love how easy it is to work on compared to the road machine and dinos content helps out a treat. coffee and cake for everybody. thank you
@@henryhamon8050 thanks for the great comment, glad you find the content useful
Dino
I'm not sure having a Steven (anti fossil fuels) Guilbeault look alike in the Tinker Shed is a good idea...
The dummy looks like Jeremy Albrecht
Dino!? What did I miss?? Were you abducted by a time travelling puppet in a previous episode? 😂
@@TLOverlander lol Eric, yes it's been a busy month, carful he may want to do some overlanding
Six speed would make it so much better
A GOAT doesn’t run its camshaft directly onto the cylinder head with no bearings .. Lazy ,inept engineering.
Dude... "really" ???
@queenslander954 a fair comment for sure. I will say there are some weakness in the bike, like all motorcyles. I know after 40000km had the head off and all the journals were within spec with no measurable wear or scoring. So it may be built cost effectively for what it was intended to do? Again, thank you for the feedback.
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed Yea mate , but you’re talking about calling it the greatest motorcycle of all time ..
we used to replace rockers & repair cylinder heads on a regular basis with DR’s in Australia’s heat
and to be fair on XT600’s , KLR’s (the worst) and XR600’s ect
But at least Yamaha did something about theirs by running camshafts on roller bearings & fitted roller rockers & water cooling
there’s nothing GOAT about bad engineering , not everyone is as diligent as you & me , if fact most aren’t.
These days most DR’s are owned by older blokes who respect motorcycles , & overdo their servicing instead of the bare minimum which is usually the best that young blokes will do.
They absolutely are a great bike , but I don’t think the GOAT otherwise they would have fixed those big flaws like Yamaha did.
@@queenslander954in N. America they outlast their owners. I would say the Overlanding King is the Hondas and the Queen is the Suzukis.
All motorcycles run the cams directly on the aluminum. 🤷 Even 200Hp liter bikes