Five Hundred Mile Day On The DR650
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@USMichigunPrepper
@USMichigunPrepper 2 күн бұрын
Two is one and one is none.
@kh-vz2el
@kh-vz2el 2 күн бұрын
Nice work, I've never had speedo cable out.
@precipiceofgrind
@precipiceofgrind 2 күн бұрын
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@davidjaeger7850
@davidjaeger7850 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for doing this video!
@kh-vz2el
@kh-vz2el 3 күн бұрын
Nice ride and test, I need to do that with my DR650.
@retiredwaterdoctor
@retiredwaterdoctor 3 күн бұрын
Better look with the smaller tank...more than enough range for where we ride. I'm doing the same build this winter, with the suspension. I think I will lower it also, using the built in method. Garth
@insatiable_mind
@insatiable_mind 3 күн бұрын
500 miles is a long day! I’ve heard that metal skid plates are just too loud, especially on the DR. I guess they reflect all of the engine noise up at you.
@insatiable_mind
@insatiable_mind 3 күн бұрын
I’ve heard that metal skid plates are just too loud, especially on the DR. I guess they reflect all of the engine noise up at you.
@johnjenkins9202
@johnjenkins9202 3 күн бұрын
I love my 5.3 on my DR. It's nice to see the gas left in the tank .
@insatiable_mind
@insatiable_mind 3 күн бұрын
5 gallons seems perfect. Bigger is just a lot of weight and size, but if range is your priority 6.8 plus rotopax ftw
@insatiable_mind
@insatiable_mind 3 күн бұрын
I’m taking notes. I’m buying used getting closer to looking for real. I’ll know what mods to look for and what I’ll need to do myself.
@max_archer
@max_archer 4 күн бұрын
I'm in the market for my first bike and have mostly been looking at dual sports and 400-500 ADVs, but I sat on a KLR for the first time yesterday. It was actually way LESS intimidating than I expected, I'm 5'10" with a 30" inseam and was wearing western boots with very thin soles but still managed to keep the thing comfortably upright while talking to the sales guy for a good 10 minutes or so. I could definitely feel the weight when tipping it on and off the kickstand but it wasn't anywhere near as bad as I expected. I tried the S model too but thought it was way less comfortable and still felt just as heavy. The KLR fits my intended riding really well - back roads and easy gravel/dirt roads in Central Oregon, with the occasional bit of highway touring - but it'd kind of written it off because of the size and weight, after sitting on it though I think it's my leading contender now.
@EricKoch-s5b
@EricKoch-s5b 4 күн бұрын
Another good video!. Check where the speedo cable goes into the front wheel. Sometimes where the drive in the front wheel will not engage.
@jwerner3903
@jwerner3903 4 күн бұрын
You’ve become a good rider in just a year, good job!
@jwerner3903
@jwerner3903 4 күн бұрын
Beautiful
@marksherman5830
@marksherman5830 4 күн бұрын
Isn’t a mechanical speedo. So check both ends or broke cable
@randypleasanton4808
@randypleasanton4808 4 күн бұрын
Put same tank on my DR 650,best feeling ever not having to stress about mileage.Did sections 3&4 WABDR no worrying about fuel
@jwerner3903
@jwerner3903 4 күн бұрын
Have you considered doing all of your own maintenance on the bikes? Both are very easy to work on. A great way to prepare to handle unexpected break downs in the backcountry. I’m a newbie and have done my oil changes, valve adjustments, brake fluid flushes, tire changes and balancing, and many other things. KZbin University makes it pretty easy.
@markm1984
@markm1984 4 күн бұрын
Well I'm glad the tank is just right, and you'll get the speedo fix ,I'm praying 🙏 for you, good 👍 job 😊😊
@nytrydr2
@nytrydr2 4 күн бұрын
How many channels do you have? Think I’ve subscribed to 3. 👍
@precipiceofgrind
@precipiceofgrind 3 күн бұрын
Awesome, appreciate you watching! I currently have four channels: Precipice Of Grind, Enigma Clandestino, Hit And Run Fishing, and just started working on Ufirst Outdoors & Travel. The fishing channel is on ice for a minute. Thanks for subscribing!!
@nytrydr2
@nytrydr2 3 күн бұрын
@@precipiceofgrind wow 4, looks like I have to subscribe to another channel!😆 Cool stuff, besides riding off road on my KTM I find learning about how the ancient people lived fascinating. Really like the channel Stories by Alex. Oh, and I’m a 64 year old Hard Enduro wannabe. 😆
@Ghostrider-71
@Ghostrider-71 4 күн бұрын
Great video, you have some great scenery and some back country roads in Utah that would make for some really incredible rides. Thank you for sharing. My 2023 KLR 650 Adventure is currently at 2100 miles…..all since purchasing in July! Stock Dunlops are holding up ok, looking forward to the next set, doing research, either Hidenaus K60 scouts or the Shinko 804/805 front rear combo.
@KYFHOme
@KYFHOme 4 күн бұрын
Enjoying your channel. Noob here... What is the purpose of that tube for that's connected to your gas cap?
@precipiceofgrind
@precipiceofgrind 3 күн бұрын
It's for venting. It's the tube that comes with the gas tank, I just haven't gone with a shorter tube yet.
@RicCross
@RicCross 3 күн бұрын
@@precipiceofgrindI pulled the rubber plug from the steering spindle and ran the tube into there… my gas mileage with the pumper carb is about 38 to 40 depending on how much I hoon it up
@diggy-d8w
@diggy-d8w 4 күн бұрын
WoW man, you got an XT250 as well? Believe it or not this DR650 & the XT250 are both Dual Sports that I've been researching as possible bikes to buy. Very nice & now I'll have to dig into your stuff to look at what you've done w/ her as well. Well, that's given me 2x's the reasons to watch your channel. For now, back to the fuel take review. peace
@andrewlaughbon9468
@andrewlaughbon9468 4 күн бұрын
I've been rolling this around to do to this to an xr650l. Thanks for the insight and possibilities. Ride safe bud.
@tarjas
@tarjas 4 күн бұрын
Routinely get 235m out off mine without going to reserve putting about 4.5 gal back in. Mixed riding.
@elwood62
@elwood62 4 күн бұрын
My speedometer stopped working on my KLR once. The screw connecting the cable to the speedo had backed out from the vibrations. Easy roadside fix.
@Youtuberkit7
@Youtuberkit7 4 күн бұрын
Nice tire too. I’m getting this motorcycle next year hope they made huge upgrades
@scottevans8489
@scottevans8489 4 күн бұрын
If I keep my DR between 55-60mph I average around 50mpg or more. I deleted the PAIR valve, the bike runs better and no popping noise on deceleration. Another thing I added was finned valve covers from Shotcraft to help keep the top of the engine cooler.
@pittbullFPV
@pittbullFPV 4 күн бұрын
I tip mine on the kickstand until I hit the balance point . No need to pick it off the ground .
@precipiceofgrind
@precipiceofgrind 4 күн бұрын
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@Ghostrider-71
@Ghostrider-71 5 күн бұрын
Excellent video, thank you for posting from a new KLR650 adventure ABS owner. Just over 2000 miles since purchasing back in July, 2023 model.
@DrDanTDC
@DrDanTDC 6 күн бұрын
I am, definitely, on the same page as you with pretty much everything that you said. Well done!
@drytool
@drytool 6 күн бұрын
I would've started with my foot stepped up really high in the lower prusik to cover the maximum distance with each step up. Am I missing something?
@johnschade90
@johnschade90 8 күн бұрын
Ive caught some absolute giant cat fish in lake Powell in the 1980s
@rollingstone3017
@rollingstone3017 8 күн бұрын
It's oddly rewarding to make it through those tough spots out in the wilderness. Exhilarating and terrifying. Then, back to civilization.
@motoshark5847
@motoshark5847 9 күн бұрын
Plus the fact that the XT's speedo reads high about 10-12%. So 70mph indicated is likely 63 or less. The bike has got good power though. The weaving at speed can be reduced if you slide your weight back. Ultimately a proper suspension setup can help this as well. Great vids. Jen's input is fantastic as well. Cheers!
@masongrainger2271
@masongrainger2271 10 күн бұрын
Yup, you definitely don't wanna land on a cholla. Ask my buttocks how I know. Always carry a good pair of pliers in case of cholla emergency.
@cogentdynamics
@cogentdynamics 10 күн бұрын
To me that qualifies a VERY long ride! Yikes.
@nicoradv3923
@nicoradv3923 10 күн бұрын
Wish i had known about the CFR300L enduro before i bought my DR650.
@QuadroEnduro
@QuadroEnduro 12 күн бұрын
I have the same tank - and the turn signals touch it when I turn the handlebar until the end
@danthomson387
@danthomson387 12 күн бұрын
I’m wanting to make the same conversion on mine the biiig tank is handy but I almost think it is too big. Awesome video keen to hear you’re longer term impressions 🍻👍🏽
@SWATT101
@SWATT101 12 күн бұрын
I'm leaning towards the IMS 4.9...Its a bit leaner looking... plenty of range in my neck of the woods as I carry 1 gal roto...don't have to fiddle with stock turn single to boot
@mikebaker2694
@mikebaker2694 13 күн бұрын
You can twist the carb inlet elbow counter clockwise a bit to make your fuel line more horizontal, there’s videos on here to show how to do it
@anthonya7066
@anthonya7066 13 күн бұрын
Definitely a more practical sized tank.
@JacobAnawalt
@JacobAnawalt 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@jonwoodworker
@jonwoodworker 13 күн бұрын
Nice video. I hate the way the 6.6 tank looks.
@kawasabi1
@kawasabi1 13 күн бұрын
Looks great with that windscreen.
@eminiscalperpro9729
@eminiscalperpro9729 13 күн бұрын
She's looking good! Should be much easier to muscle her around in the tight bush.
@waynewilliams839
@waynewilliams839 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for your work !! 😊
@retiredwaterdoctor
@retiredwaterdoctor 13 күн бұрын
Looks better....almost seems like enough room to put the original tank shroud at the front?? Garth