91,000 MILES ON A SUZUKI DR650!

Two Claytons sit down and talk about sitting on a DR650 for 91,000 miles

[@FYIfuckutube2011]

Who’s the dweeb calling it a clapped out bike? Listen - bikes are made to be ridden dumb sh*#. …and if “what’s up with the” was a drinking game I’d be drunk. I liked the owner, the interviewer was an idiot.

[@motomemoirproject9720]

I can't disagree with the idiot thing. It is a drinking game, get started. I spose I could give riding motorcycles a shot, thanks! 😁

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@motomemoirproject9720 I like that you gave this some love and pinned it to the top of the comments. lol

[@xaeo]

lol wtf you think this is channel 3 news? it's just two dudes chopping it up about the man's bike.

[@markeverson5849]

I think you did a great job slang is just slang but it got the point across right people are just so judgemental. Now I know that I can trust the Dr if I ever want to get one and I might

[@hornyducks4090]

Of course it's a little clapped. It's done its job.

[@jonwoodworker]

DR650, one of the top 10 greatest motorcycles ever made. Love my '03.

[@bradsanders6954]

Ive had an 03 DR650, since 08. 51,000 hard miles on it, not one thing has broke. Lots of dirt bashing, lots of 75 to 80 MPH hiway days....never used a drop of oil, nothing. Also put a dual star centerstand on it years ago, used off of ADV. Cogent shock is a great thing also. I found a used set of Woody's Wheels for mine in the 19/17" size. Fatter than stock..................bike handles like it was meant to have that size of wheels. In my miles, I have found the 525 chain to last longer than 520. 1 thing. The CPS, crank position sensor, on these things can die, a spare carried can save the day. 30.00 part.

[@filippocorti6760]

What are the other 9?

[@nelsdude]

@@filippocorti6760 he had a typo...he meant 1 vs 10

[@kyleRS87]

I’m hopefully getting an 04 next week with 822 original miles

[@stevestowell-virtue3781]

If you buy it you'll have it 20 years from now and still love it.

[@F3502000]

This may be the best review of this bike! A guy that kept it largely stock, and just rode the hell out of it! Nice!! 👍

[@whitedrguy6503]

Heaps of miles to go on that youngster. My current DR has 317,000 klms on it so far, sadly had to pull it apart at 260,000 klms to replace the gearbox output shaft as the splines were badly gouged out by the front sprocket, also replaced the rings and she is good as gold, it is a 2014. My dear old 2005 has 495,000 klms and still runs perfect, it has been rebuilt a couple of times, even blew up the gearbox at 199,000 klms, just replaced the cases and threw in a second hand gearbox. The DR is such a simple bike that rebuilds are cheap to do, I can pull the engine out, rebuild it and have it going again in a weekend.

[@1990-t1j]

Impressive stuff.

[@brettw1518]

Wow, and I thought the KLR was the king of this competition. Very impressive!

[@peterpitre9736]

317,000kms on a 2014, it must never stop moving

[@whitedrguy6503]

@@peterpitre9736 that’s really only 200 klms per day, 5 days a week, 50,000 klms per year on average .

[@badlydrawncars6460]

@@whitedrguy6503 200km a day is a lot! I don't think my bike could last a single 200km trip without something breaking.

[@bushpig6837]

A true motorcyclist. He knows his DR back to front. I love my '08 with 129k KMs (80k miles) on it. Still pulls like a train and doesn't burn a drop of oil.

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Great to hear from a bloke with such knowledge and miles on the DR650. Mines at 50,000 kilometers (30,000 miles?) and runs like a clock. Great machines, it's a shame they don;t import them into Australia anymore 😪

[@nelsdude]

such a shame the tree hugging bastards implement stupid laws eliminating your freedom of choice to purchase one of the best dual sport bikes ever made.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

​@@nelsdude its one of the most efficient motor vehicles on the road and its been near the top for decades and they want to pretend its bad for the envioment worse than a tesla for example. This thing has been transporting 1 individual at prius fuel economy with way more fun anc capability for decades. It should never be cancelled. Motorcycles are too common of a form of transportation. The 1st and 3rd world relies on them. They shouldnt be overbearing wratcheting down emissions standards on one of the most efficient forms of transportation on earth. If theres any vehicles thst arguably deserve less emissions requirements, its this bike. An f150 getting 19mpg burns 3 gallons in the time this burns one. Its way mkre efficient. It costs way way way less to built and you cam build it to a higher quality standard. Therefore you get big reliable single cylinder that is very easy to work on. much more easy to work on than a tesla 🤡 which has no emissions standards because they use cobalt mining slaves

[@nelsdude]

Awesome!! On my 3rd DR...not because the 1st 2 wore out...more because I thought there was a better unicorn. Keep coming back to the DR and here to stay now. They really are fun to ride and so, so versatile. Suzuki knows about this bike that if it isn't broke don't fix it. The ease of maintenance and ease of working on this bike coupled with the HUGE parts availability make it a complete No Brainer long term keeper bike. Good for the Mad Max era coming...haha

[@matthewrammer]

Well cared for! Clay is a stud!

[@SnakeSea]

I really like how this was filmed. Great story telling. My DR650 is my first motorcycle, purchased used with 17k miles on it. I absolutely love it. Thanks for uploading

[@cinnamonmailbox]

Nice! I've got 40,000 on my 19 that I bought new. My favorite motorcycle I've ever owned. And I've had 23! Been across the country 4 times. Will go plenty more!

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

I miss my 06 Dr. Gonna replace it when I can. Edit: I DID replace my old DR a couple months ago! Got a 2014 with 3,600 miles, bone stock. Im pretty freaking psyched!

[@psalwasser]

I met clay at a swap at the mn fairgrounds last summer while on my dr650. he greeted me enthusiastically. I have the procycle foam and cover and today I have determined that my dr is as comfy as my 2002 1150gs with a low cut bill meyer saddle at 60 mph. clay told me he ran a dr all over the nation and this film is pretty cool. Clay, do a follow up after you feel your bike is fully broken in. thanks and keep the shiny side up!

[@bamabound9495]

Hamms, 'from the land of sky blue waters'

[@martyanderson6142]

Very impressive I got a 2013 I paid $3,000 for it she has 5,000 Miles when I bought her she now has 6500 I've had her for 3 years I'm handicapped to I'm missing my right leg I'll be keeping mine till the day I can't ride anymore

[@markeverson5849]

Thanks it was an excellent review and an honor to meet such a High Plains Drifter as this fellow with so many miles on his bike awesome thanks for interviewing him I think you did a great job you got the point across and all-important messages are loud and clear now I know I can handle a Dr it will serve me well if I ever want to get one old and used of course

[@stevesjourney7000]

My dog and I rode 34,000 miles in 2023 and hope match that this year. Way overloaded and it still goes anywhere and takes on any environment with trouble free reliability

[@roncolpo5056]

If you follow the wires from the left clutch housing to the wiring harness in the headlight shell,unplug the male and female connectors plug the male and female leads from the wiring harness together ,you delete the switch to pull the clutch to start feature, I also followed the two wires from the kickstand kill switch up towards the battery ,solder the two wires together and heat shrink the connection you delete the kickstand down kill switch , I removed mine and threw it away ,and cut off the mounting tab.....😊,excellent vidio,ride on !

[@T30-z5w]

I had an 09. I sunk about 2k in mods to it. But, I put over 55,000 miles on it. I switched to a KTM 690 in 2016. I really miss the character of my DR. I rode it hard on and off road. It’s like a cockroach. I tried but couldn’t kill it.

[@keithquinn5624]

How do u like the 690 vs dr650? Differences?

[@T30-z5w]

The DR was fun but the 690 is a lot more fun. The only advantage the DR has is the availability of comfortable seats for long highway hauls. The 690 can run full heated gear the DR cannot. Suspension, power, ABS of the 690 trumps the DR any day. The DRs were cheap at one time, I paid $4,700 for my 09 new. Those days are gone. It’s still half the price of the 690 but consider I had to add almost $2,000 in accessories to make the DR right for me.

[@woxiduswoxidus1167]

DR is travel ready and KTM is race ready.

[@jsf8145]

Any reliability issues with the Ktm 690?

[@carni6319]

You can bypass the clutch safety feature. Just move a few wires around. There's video's that show how it's done. Super easy. I have a 2013 and I love it.

[@sthr2110]

Love mine (2009, 7K miles), so far. It's a cream puff, that's never been off road, but I plan to change that. Installed multiple accessories (Tusk cases, skid plate, Seat Concepts seat, digital display screen, etc), anxious for the first good trip.

[@skipwalker3269]

You're not getting any younger.... why don't you go now while you still have your health?!?!

[@thedavesavoie]

Those natural-coloured IMS tanks look like they've been chainsmoking for a decade or two

[@nelsdude]

sun gets em...

[@robleach1335]

Just like my DR just 2x the miles. Well done.

[@kevinwilding7825]

Wow, and there's me thinking my 81,000 mile KLX 650 was impressive! 😲

[@edfeten4724]

It is impressive!

[@1990-t1j]

Great bike. It was always my favourite 650 trailie. Never owned one. I had an XT500E in the '80s. Early '90s when I lived in Japan, the baby DR: DR250SH. Great bike for zipping around Tokyo.

[@rangerjones5531]

Bring back Center stands, from the factory 👍🏻

[@motomemoirproject9720]

amen

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Yes

[@jeffloucks2120]

Haggered? Actually looks much better than many with far far less miles.

[@tomcooney183]

Agreed looks very tidy I wouldve guessed 50k if someone asked me

[@motomemoirproject9720]

Clay takes good care of his stuff!

[@robertedwards7430]

This guy is a BEAST 91k miles......now that's a REAL biker

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

He deserves the iron butt award for sure.

[@hamerplayer1229]

My 2014 just turned 26K. I change the oil every 3K so I guess I have a long way to go!

[@SailingCorina]

Awesome to hear. I picked up a '98 with only 9K miles on it for $2,800. Unfortunately it was stock and I have put over $3K to make it my "forever" bike.

[@gregthompson8062]

What modifications did you get done on it?

[@Orban_Rides]

DRs have the best chain adjustment parts ever made on any chain motorcycle. Got my KLR up over 50k, looking for 100 k

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Man i hate chains tho

[@tatemushroom1002]

Getting a 2023 this weekend as my first bike. For $7,200 CAD its a great deal for a dual sport adventure bike

[@crowolofson5513]

Thanks guys! Clayton good narrator voice...keep your knees in the breeze fellas!

[@paultweeton9902]

Great video!!

[@mohba01]

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo Da Vinci

[@859Videos]

Got home from Indian and was able to watch this video....my self & Brothers Bond counted your "So"'s LOL Great video BTW!

[@wardroland270]

Thanks guys. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

[@ericweber1969]

Awesome bike & great story!

[@l.a.raustadt518]

As it's in the 30 degree range my DL650 sits covered waiting for a ride to work tomorrow . Still just broke in at 67,000 ,5 sets of chains , sprockets a few less sets of tires and that 3rd (4th?) clutch cable is about to snap I wonder should I get a used DR next? Maybe but as a Minneapolis guy , think Ill take my spare clutch cable with tomorrow! and think about it I do like the DR and at my age it is top of the list!

[@trevorjameson3213]

If all you do is street riding the DL650 is the way to go. And you should expect well over 100k miles on the DL650 engine, it's far more advanced than the old DR engine. I have a DR650, but my friend has the DL650, and he's right at 140k now and the engine is still perfect. His is an '09.

[@scotttaggart]

Kudos for the miles. Not a garage queen like most bikes!

[@MrChaiguy]

I mean it looks dusty, I wouldn't call it "haggard" and for a bike with nearly 100K miles, I think it looks amazing.

[@motomemoirproject9720]

I don't really think it's haggard lol. Really impressive machine. It really is a real treat to ride. Nice change of pace from my DR350 I'm used to.

[@salami99]

good thing Suzuki hasn't updated anything for the last 20 years

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I wish there was simple things like fixing that complaint i saw about the neutral sending unit. Center stand from factory and screw it man, suzuki should sell it with a better aftermarket seat right off the showroom floor standard. Stronger handlebars standard maybe. I dont want it to change. Maybe also slightly stiffer springs standard. Keep it 99% the same. Of course everything i mensioned is fixable aftermarket already but it would be nice if thats just how it came. It sucks to buy a bike and pay for a seat I dont dont want.

[@MotoTherapy]

Excellent, real world overview. Thanks!

[@danmanthe9335]

Sure love my DR350S

[@emigrant4life]

nice vid guys! thank you! I have XR250 Degree now and want to upgrade to DR650 too)) XL650 is too height for me.(

[@lmbear]

Awesome bike. Thanks for sharing..

[@peterpitre9736]

36,000 kms in 8 years on mine. Just needed a pulse / pickup coil

[@kenneth8664]

King moment

[@MarieSainteMereDeDieu]

My dr650 se (1998) have 80’000km

[@PsychoSainten]

Damn man that's awesome currently looking for one hope i can get my hands on one before riding season

[@JCrozier1]

Very cool. I ride a DR200 in town. It's fun, but sometimes a little too slow. It's the right tool for the job though. I've been looking at the 650 as an upgrade.

[@selrahc2061]

You should hurry, 2023 is the last year.

[@JCrozier1]

@@selrahc2061 boo. The 200 was discontinued already. I'm sure they do best of the 400 out of the three, so I'm sure it will be last.

[@nelsdude]

@@selrahc2061 True?? Where did you hear that? Just bought a 23...

[@edwardpardy7866]

20 thousand on mine, and my ass hurt for every one since new in 2013

[@danielryle5596]

Hard to bet those old Japanese bikes for reliability and practicality!

[@leemaxwell3780]

You just made my mind up. THANKS

[@olboymotoaustralia4294]

A testament to a good machine

[@verbalwidget7267]

Great review of the bike it shows how good they are out of the box. The Jap 650 single cylinder thumpers are a great value and stone reliable. Interesting there's no windscreen for all those miles ridden.

[@jcee2259]

That's been my ambition since 2008 and the odometer now has me hopeful. I range between Canada and Monterey Bay, California, using I-5 when not in public- use forest areas. I locate caves and explore those not man-made. Recommend Modoc National Forest if you go in with GPS to get out alive

[@nissanv6TT]

this is the video that made me decide on the dr650

[@tomhengel7244]

That is incredible

[@123dwd]

I get that you didn't fret about the NSU, but if you fixed the oil pump sprocket, it was right there!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Yep, I gotta add a DR one of these days.

[@williamhankner]

note that the ride hight is adjustable on this bike. stock is 34 inches high. but you can go lower. I was born with mild cerebral palsy So I needed a low sitting ride hight to throw may leg over and balance the bike on may right.

[@christiaancronje8090]

I'm in ND. Bought a 2003 dr in 2010. 7000 miles for $2300. Not nearly as many miles but then I do ride a few bikes. The DR is the lowest upkeep bike and even some winters I don't even put it in storage. Here come March/April I start er up and it's good to go.

[@DonaldLasik]

Mr what's up with that? You could not find a worse guy to ask you redundant questions. What a putz !

[@ComfyDadShoes]

I bought new 😅 in hindsight would’ve gone used

[@motomemoirproject9720]

you should have bought this one, it won't die!

[@ronsouth3359]

Did he use the stock gearing or did he Regear just for highway I meant to say I apologize

[@Anath525]

So bad ass

[@PartyProphet]

Love mine. Trying to figure out why it stalls and sputters after I get gas.

[@billbonu1639]

You should name it Wilbur because that's SOME PIG!

[@martyanderson6142]

I never change my neutral safety switch either if it ain't broke don't fix it

[@natespencer40]

I have a 2003 KLR and I agree with ya on ths DR. The KLR is a great bike, but it's a bit overweight for off roading. I been thinking hard on selling the KLR and buy a DR or put it for trade for a DR.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Man i bet the klr makes motorcycling to farther unknowns easier tho. Windscreen factory heavier so probably more planted on the interstate when the wind is blowing

[@ericcournoyer1595]

Nice bike. I did not quite get what you said regarding the type of gasoline you use. I always put prenium in mine. 91. Am I overdoing it ?

[@CurtPottorff]

Yes. The engine only requires 87 octane. Anything over that is a waste of money. Low compression engine

[@ericcournoyer1595]

@@CurtPottorff 91000 miles is living proof

[@trevorjameson3213]

You don't need premium, but if you can get it, the non-ethanol gas is better to use because it won't gum up the carburetor if the bike sits for a period of time.

[@bradsanders6954]

@@CurtPottorff Mine has never pre-ignited, or got hot, on regular gas, it gets hot here in nor cal...............that big oem oil cooler really helps the air cooled single stay cool.

[@davidfalgout7304]

YES NON-ETHANOL GAS IS BETTER FOR CARBY!

[@joeshirey5448]

This is the bike that yells CAN I GET A BIG BELL OF HAY YEAH . If or when it's no longer made I'm going to throw up . I'm really wanting to buy a brand new 2023 & this video is worth 100,000's if not millions for the Suzuki company they did it right from day one tried & true well proven, HAY YEAH.

[@ronsouth3359]

What about the idler chain sprocket did everybody says breaks off the frame?? Just curious

[@dk.650]

Yes. Remove it. Never have to think about it again.

[@ruslanvoitenko4258]

For me personally this is the way I expect edvertisement of a vehicle to be. Not that crap we see every day, shiny vehicle, well photoshopped with beautiful ladies next to it.

[@jaytubin5444]

I plan on getting my 2000 dr650 to 100k plus I’m at 40k right now

[@markeverson5849]

Sweet thanks for sharing I'm going to check out the motul 71 motor oil and see if I heard it right and pronouncing it right anybody that can put 90,000 miles and use that oil I'm going to it:-) I just picked up a 2009 KLR 230m I love it because my feet are on the ground and I'm making a backwards tractor out of it bigger sprocket 53 inch Sprocket in the rear and big fat off-road dual sport tires Shinko on those 17 inch rims yeah I know it's just a little bike but my KLR was the opposite huge big heavy and I couldn't get my feet on the ground and it was dangerous in the back woods ridiculous when you can't touch the ground and you got a big adventure bike packed up it's no good

[@williamhankner]

where can I buy one of those 4.9 gallon tanks for may dr650? Thats just what I need for long distance rides from Joshua Tree CA where I live to may family home in Chicago.

[@davidfalgout7304]

PROCYCLE!

[@williamhankner]

can you replace the plastic oil pump gear on this bike with a metal one?

[@douwe4549]

Change it for a new one, cheap, will last another 15 years.. did some investigation, phoned up three bike owners, with wrecked engine, to my suprise all said, plastic gear that drives the oil pump, broke a teeth off..

[@jimksa67]

Hell is a real place Bro- you better get right with Jesus! .02

[@RGB872]

Nice vid. Good to share these experiences. The 'bitches on the back' comment @ 11:27 was a total bummer though.

[@motomemoirproject9720]

Urban legend says he's gone through more footpegs than chains on this unit. what a stud!

[@vagelispavlopoulos]

91.000 miles on stock exhaust is more impressive

[@kiaveljones2874]

ncie vid

[@dtp1086]

What grade fuel does everyone run?

[@speedtoad6167]

I thought that voice was familiar

[@JeremyDovin]

How many miles did the dr650 last with no big repairs?

[@motomemoirproject9720]

This machine made it to 75k before the oil pump gear failure

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

​@@motomemoirproject9720 and he said he got the parts used for 500. Pretty impressive tbh

[@filippocorti6760]

How much on road vs. off road riding do you do?

[@motomemoirproject9720]

Clay has other motorcycles for motocross and enduro, this DR was mainly used for dirt roads

[@thepope9794]

What's up with that

[@douwe4549]

I think that plastic gear that drives the oil pump deteriorates with age, not so much with km, or maybe both, 20 years old or so, change it! many 50.000 km bikes die of this cheap sprocket breaking off a tooth.. I know bdcause I rang up a few whos bikes were up for sale in parts, I asked them why? Most said because of that sprocket!

[@slickraccoon420]

Dear lord 🙏 🤦 change exhaust ! Free her up !

[@DonaldLasik]

🎉He needs a new camera guy. His wording was awful, like he knew nothing about motorcycles.

[@DonaldLasik]

The guy doing this interview ruins this video. Like he knows nothing about motorcycles!

[@Mattt-y5w]

More !

[@kewlmanable]

And I think my 05 with 8 thousand miles is clapped..

[@davidfalgout7304]

it might be if you did not do required maintenance !

[@SteviePeeOutDoorLife]

subbed because its awesome

[@trevorjameson3213]

My first DR650 was a brand new '05 model. I put about 24k miles on it before I sold it in '15. Now I have a '21 model that I got new, I missed the other one so much.

[@simonss13]

This video made my heart sing. Just wrapped up a 5,800 mile tour of the western US on my 2022. She's lean, rugged, and willing to go anywhere - I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@Jimo368]

Just as I started watching this video an older DR650 cruises past my house.

[@cavscout62]

My Brother is buying a ‘22 V-Strom 650 and last weekend I looked at and sat on a DR650 at Suzuki in Dallas. If my ‘21 T7 were paid for I would’ve bought that DR!

[@adventureguy4119]

I like Harley Davidson, but the cosplaying Dad culture reuined it for me

[@michaelsmith1711]

Excellent video & even better stories!!!

[@motomemoirproject9720]

Thanks Michael!