Bike Armor and Why it is a "Must Have"

[@sonnys8535]

Great video ! Thanks for keeping them coming. I noticed that your front brake line is routed on the outside of the fork. It should be routed on the inside between the fork and wheel to protect it from snags and abrasion.

[@verbalwidget7267]

Good eye. my DR650 was like that, and I flopped it over, so the brake line was on the inside.

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Sonny! Glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for the tip on the brake line! You are spot on about the routing! Looks like I will be fixing it here shortly! Thank You again! Cheers!

[@doc650adventures]

@@verbalwidget7267 Yup! Sonny caught that one. I think I misrouted it when putting the front end back together. Cheers Dave!!

[@randomlyTrees]

Good stuff, Doc. Great point about the luggage racks too. They’re much more than just for holding your luggage. I wish I had used the frame guards - my paint has long since been worn off by my boots. Ride safe!

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Andrew! Great to hear from you! The pannier racks helped a lot. I also like the frame guards do to their added grip when riding. Hope the weather out there is improving so you can get some saddle time! Cheers!

[@pilotdane1]

RT !!!!!!!!

[@randomlyTrees]

@@pilotdane1 OW!!! I’ve got lots of watching to catch up on from the Pack’s channels. Life has been a kick in the balls lately 🤣

[@pilotdane1]

@@randomlyTrees I understand that one. I've got one going up in a wee bit - but very boring and actually meaningless. We'll see how long it stays up LOL....

[@ullithebully]

Great to see that case saver did its job perfectly 💪💪you were not kidding when you said you went down pretty hard on those rocks. New front fender looks 👍👍

[@doc650adventures]

Ulli! Yes Sir! the case saver lived up to it's name for sure. Yes, just my luck I land on some rocks LOL! I can tell you that the DR is a friggin tough beast! Hope your weekend is going great! Cheers!

[@pilotdane1]

ULLI !!!!!!!!

[@doc650adventures]

@@pilotdane1 OBI!!

[@ullithebully]

@@pilotdane1 OBI !! Enjoyed your fender install video that was great , you are very talented with fabrication techniques 💪👍

[@OneOldManRiding]

Hey Doc, you really worked that old plate over! The oil cooler is exposed and the stock "guard" seems little more than chicken wire. Yours looks solid. I like the Acerbis frame guards, I found them to be remarkably good for gripping. Thank you for the look at your protective farkles! - Frank

[@pilotdane1]

FRANK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@doc650adventures]

Hi Frank! Yeah, it hit hard. The Acerbis frame guards do provide extra grip. Gotta love them farkles LOL! Cheers!

[@verbalwidget7267]

First off DOC, I'm glad that you did not get seriously hurt in that fall. The DR650 took some good hits for sure. I'm swapping the KLR skid plates for more coverage myself, even my soft saddle bags have cushioned the impact to the sides of my bike. I'm enjoying these video DOC650. Great information. Agreed ... front fender looks cool.

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks VW! It was a good smack for sure. I upgraded my skid plate after seeing what happened with the Ricochet plate. The soft bags do offer protection and make a huge difference with protection. This video is an attempt to highlight some "Lessons Learned" from the trip to Uwharrie. Hope you are doing well and Cheers!

[@pilotdane1]

DOC - That's a good video for sure. You always have great tips & ideas that make me think about things I have not thought about. Will be re-watching shortly. Probably make a list too. Thanks for the pointers brother. Maybe we can catch up sometime this weekend. Cheers Brother !!!

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks OBI! I appreciate the feedback! Hell yeah we need to catch up! I will have to check to see if I need to do a "Critical Resupply". LOL! Cheers!

[@pilotdane1]

@@doc650adventures FNA

[@ParallelCamper]

Thanks! Good advice all.

[@doc650adventures]

Thank you, Rob! I hope you are doing great. Take care my Friend! Cheers!

[@BillySBC]

I'm thinking on the skid plate I'd drill some holes in it to allow airflow. With an aircooled motor that's going to be important.

[@doc650adventures]

Hi Billy! Yeah, I thought about possibly making some holes in the skid plate but reconsidered due to most if not all of the cooling happens above the plate at the cylinder head and oil cooler. I also like the upgraded level of protection this new plate gives the bike. Thanks for commenting! Cheers!

[@czrider6300]

Thanks Dock!

[@doc650adventures]

My Pleasure Charles!

[@Awaken2067833758]

The covers are magnesium

[@doc650adventures]

OOps! I believe you are right! Even so, it is always a great idea to have the case savers! Cheers!

[@pilotdane1]

FNA !!!!!!

[@doc650adventures]

FNA Back OBI!!