DR650 ADVENTURE BUILD PART 8: Android Dash/GPS WITH THORK HANDLEBAR REMOTE CONTROL!!

Just a correction, Thork Racing is Portuguese, we at Thork Racing also develop your Launcher called Drive Mode Dashboard 2, and all the CARPE Controllers, software/firmware is made here too :P Thank you for this amazing video! Also actually, the battery will last you around 6 months on a single charge :P

[@southerndualsport3827]

Oh, sorry I got your country wrong! 😲 Thank you for providing such a great solution for us!👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@GoodkatNW]

Absolutely awesome. Probably the best Dr650 dash I've ever seen, by a mile

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks so much!!😁🍻

[@thatoneguy2756]

@@southerndualsport3827 I agree. This is so clean and well thought out.

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@thatoneguy2756 thanks you my friend!

[@shedmotorcycles]

This is the best build I've ever seen. Period.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks bro!! 👍🏻 😁 👍🏻

[@scottpisczek9332]

I just stumbled across this page while looking for a solution for a digital speedo... Dude, that's so RAD! I hope to start gathering the supplies to start piecing this together. EXCELLENT look! SOOOOO clean! Sub'd!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks my friend! I still love it!

[@andrewevans7184]

That's a great looking set up, it's the first time I've ever heard of THORK , I look forward to using that app once the 18 inches of snow leaves us here in south eastern Ontario.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks! Yes when I saw it I jumped at it!

[@jasondunn8894]

Really cool. Bringing the Dr650 tech into the present day👍

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you! That was the goal without sacrificing it's ultra reliable old school bones!

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

I think i would definitely still put some vibration dampening in the case the phone is in, but i love the idea! I might definitely steal this idea!!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Honestly the only thing the vibration hurts is maybe the camera, a d it's never going to he used as a phone so, I'm not really worried about it. But if you're using a nice one then by all means. Yes.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Good point

[@FamousLive11]

Congrats - cool Design! Thanks for sharing, Bro.

[@Matze72]

Brilliant Idea! I bought a Galaxy Tab Active 3 last year and it took me a while to develop a light vibration damped lockable mount for it. Yeah but why worry. Most of the time you leave it on the bike anyway. Should have come across your video before

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you! 😁

[@ZyberWaX]

looks good :) I would fuse the positive wire at the battery side, if that at some point get damaged, in a crash, fall or just rubbed threw over time, there is nothing to stop it from burning

[@RichElReparador]

I have the same exact switch/voltage meter/power supply and it's great (have a pair of led lights switched to it) Didn't know about the existence of the DMD2 app, so I bought a GPS speedometer with an inclinometer dial and tire pressure display included. Will see how it works, will install it tomorrow, but so far I can tell, yours is a great great idea for a dashboard!, Congrats!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Hey that dash sounds really cool! I'll subscribe if your making videos of it! 👍🏻

[@EwePeople]

I love it! I'm way out in the sticks though, I'd need something that doesn't requires cell service. Looks fantastic! Really pulls the whole front end together. Nice work!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Actually it doesn't need service at all. The app I use downloads all the maps in the area, so it works exactly like a regular GPS, just with way more options. 😁👍🏻

[@EwePeople]

@@southerndualsport3827 WHAT?! That's even better!! ❤️👍🍻

[@southerndualsport3827]

😁

[@ftueting]

Hi, congratulations to your coll setup. I also own the Thork/Carpe Iter Controller you use, and like it a lot. I just wanted to mention, that you can configure your Android Phone (--> Settings --> App --> Default Apps --> Start-App) to use the "DMD2" Dashboard App as the default Start App. By doing so, you can easily go back to the Dashboard. Just use the "LongPress" on the upper button, enable the HUD (overlay dialogue coming up, if the controller has been setup properly) and select the "Home" button as explained in the overlay. I do not know, if you know this, but as it is not part of the video I wanted to mention. Other cool features like skip ti previous or next title, volume up and down, ... can also be used via the HUD.

[@southerndualsport3827]

I do have it setup that way now, but I wasn't aware of the long press to home part! Thanks!

[@volvogt21]

Thanks. I didn't even know I could do this.

[@DayanEngineeringWorks]

Im going to make something like that to my honda xl200 paris dakar. Thanks for the step by step update. Awesome work. ( if can put your old meter too, that space need to filled out )

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks!! 😁🍻

[@DayanEngineeringWorks]

how is that speedometer works? Is it using offline gps or internet connection?

[@southerndualsport3827]

It's using the GPS of the phone, so it's nice because no matter my gearing it is always accurate!😁🍻

[@DayanEngineeringWorks]

nice. If can please upload a video on road / offroad test. Thanks for the ideas ❤️❤️

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@DayanEngineeringWorks Actually if you checkout my motovlogs on the channel you can see it in action. It works great!👍🏻😁

[@GiraMundoMeu]

Great idea! If you allow me, I will copy it to install in my Himalayan! I already use an OBDII app to read the oil temperature and consumption and it would be great to consolidate the info in a modern dashboard.

[@genieb]

That's looking pretty flash mate, well done !!!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you my friend!

[@stephenrogers9664]

That looks fantastic, & so neat.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks! I wanted the bike to stand out in a crowd of DR650 bikes!😁

[@callmewes5121]

Love it, that is a dope set up.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you!😁🍻

[@gumbysenduro6546]

Would have to be one of the better set ups i have seen, been looking into the Thork controller but very pricey over here in Oz.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you so much!! 😁👍🏻🍻 I can imagine, it was a pretty penny in the states. Well worth it though assuming it lasts. Feels well made though, I'm sure it will.

[@mrmatthewr]

If you're any good with 3d printing you could rehouse any Bluetooth game controller and use it. It'll function similar n they're cheap

[@southerndualsport3827]

Wow, cool idea for sure!

[@tortron]

really nice job man. I know what you mean about not looking modern enough, the speedo is the same as my 1985 DR! and i actually modified my "dash" pod thing to take the indicator lamps like you have to bring it into the future, originally it just had the turnsignal indicator (and two blacked off spots where i guess other markets got the rest) so now i have a high beam and neutral light, Talk about luxury!

[@southerndualsport3827]

This setup would be awesome on your bike! I really like it!

[@tortron]

@@southerndualsport3827 Just putting the bike through re-compliance next week, it has been off the road "dead" for 22 years! unfortunately GPS speedos are not road legal here (and i have to get the bike inspected every 6 months) and a lot of the places i want to ride the bike have no cell phone service. Though i think i could hide a small digital gauge somewhere, even behind the phone so i dont need to swap stuff on and off all the time. But in saying that i will probably end up with a basic setup with stuff i already have

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@tortron Hey, as long as she's on the road!! Glad to hear you're putting her back into service!

[@tortron]

@@southerndualsport3827 if I end up liking it I think I will make an 80s Dakar style bike out of it. But as it is it's already more capable than my other adventure bike - a modified GN125 that I take all sorts of places it shouldn't go haha, having a motor is a luxury though, I went panamerica on a bicycle. I'll be following your build

[@southerndualsport3827]

WOW! How many miles was that on the bicycle?! Thats crazy!

[@MatthewBrigham-1]

Amazing work man! I’d buy one of those boxes for the same phone.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks buddy! 😁👍🏻My new job is going to involve a CNC mill, I might just make some!

[@MatthewBrigham-1]

@@southerndualsport3827 put me down for one! Sub'd

[@virgilsettles]

tip for you, to find the center of those three hole, take your hole saw off the arbor, turn it around so the back of the hole saw is inside the cover, and use the transfer punch.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Genius!

[@thunderbear0]

There is gear number indicator on this app Any idea how to connect your motorbikes gear to your phone app?

[@southerndualsport3827]

I believe those options only work if the bike has the OBD diagnostic port that you can connect their dingle too. Non efi bikes won't do that. Unfortunately.

[@thunderbear0]

@@southerndualsport3827 can tenere700 do that?

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@thunderbear0 I would imagine, yes, I believe I have seen a T7 with the data logging installed. Search THORK racing to try and find it.

[@thunderbear0]

@@southerndualsport3827 ok thanks for help!

[@dougnash6316]

There are a couple of issues with using a phone even if it's ruggedized. I found that on long trips with the screen on and using a map app, it would overheat while it is charging and the screen would cutout. My phone was not in an enclosure, so you may have to provide some fresh air to the back side. I also bought some heat sinks from Amazon that were made for Raspberry Pi's and stuck them all across the back of the phone, which now looks like a porcupine. 2 sets and I haven't tried it yet. My phone has wireless charging but moisture and corrosion are still an issue with usb charging even if a short circuit is not possible at 5V. The other issue is speedo, tach and temperature. Those can be addressed with a TrailTech Vapour, or if you're wallet is flush, the Thork Racing tablet which integrates all of that into one tidy package. Nice build👍👍

[@southerndualsport3827]

Going on a couple years now. 100% good to go. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Winbasic]

positive and operant updates are needed

[@southerndualsport3827]

Not quite sure what you need but I'm still using this daily! Works amazing rain or shine!

[@fujidust76]

Great work!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you my friend!

[@dnick1981]

Impressive mate!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you!!😁

[@softfinesse9673]

SDS great build ? what apps did you use for the dash ect ....

[@joshuaxystus1860]

What's the headlight surround you used to fit that? I searched your vids but can find what headlight or surround you have. Looks amazing great job!

[@southerndualsport3827]

It's called a fairing here and the brand is "Yenkro" they are actually made in Australia. 👍🏻

[@joshuaxystus1860]

@@southerndualsport3827 I think I found the video.. Thanks man, my neighbor(New Zealand here). This is the best looking Dr dash I have ever come across!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks my friend!

[@drainmonkeys385]

I’m looking for a mount to put on my risers. On my Harley

[@southerndualsport3827]

The best phone mount I have seen is the quad lock, my friend has one on his Lowrider ST and it holds it really well, and he is a VERY aggressive rider. That's what I would recommend. 👍🏻

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

Great job

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you!

[@adriannardi9667]

Looks awesome! Just downloaded that app

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks! They make a great product!!

[@paulbrown7798]

man you are coming along,! can you recommend a app for my iphone that will show speed and most importantly distance? I want to remove my speedo. subscribed

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks so much! The app is called DMD2 in the app store and it works great!

[@DieTabbi]

Nice construction. 👍👍 I watched your other videos hoped to see the android phone in action and sunlight, but found none. I woul like to see how bad or good you can see the display (I found no phone till yet which can be read in normal daylight) Which do you use? And no problems with the charging port? Vibration etc?

[@southerndualsport3827]

You know, I think you are right, my camera is always pointed too high to see it. But in all honesty, it nearly always highly visible. I honestly can't remember a time when I couldn't see the speed well. The display is pretty high contrast in the app. Honestly I wouldn't change it, works PERFECTLY. 😃👍🏻

[@DieTabbi]

@@southerndualsport3827 awesome, that sound great. Which phone do you use?

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@DieTabbi Actually its a generic "tough phone" from Amazon for $150. Waterproof shockproof etc. Been great so far! No link I'm afraid, my exact model its available but there are many other like it. Hope that helps!

[@FunScientifix]

Can you link the Bluetooth controller on the handlebar?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Yes, it controls the screen in many ways.

[@manandbikeadv]

That is awesome! Love ya work

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks!!😁🍻

[@davidhanger5795]

That looks awesome!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you! Don't forget to check out our other videos and please consider subscribing! 😁🍻

[@wasdwasd12321]

My phone has a setting so the homepage itself can be rotated to landscape, might be helpful

[@SA_bluemonday]

Awesome build!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks!! My favorite bike ever!😁👍🏻

[@SA_bluemonday]

@@southerndualsport3827 Yea I´ve got one too, and can´t wait to start moding it into my own adventure ride!

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@SA_bluemonday 👍🏻😁🍻

[@MOTODANS]

Wow awesome. Very interesting haven't seen that done before love it. Can you have the GPS running in that centre part of the home screen? Very tempted to get one of those yenkros.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you! It uses the whole screen for GPS routes, I think it would be too small just in the center portion. You just toggle back if you need other info. 👍🏻😁

[@MOTODANS]

@@southerndualsport3827 Hey, Do you mind if I link this video and your channel in a video I am making? Talking about what I want to do next to my bike and I am mentioning your channel and how i love your dash setup/ Fairing?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Absolutely, if you make sure and link my channel, that would be cool 👍🏻😁

[@MOTODANS]

@@southerndualsport3827Will do👍 Thanks

[@apostoliw]

Hello mate very good job I was searching on your description regarding to find that handle bar Bluetooth controller can you send me details from where can I order one thank you

[@southerndualsport3827]

Its made by a company called THORK racing. Its from overseas but excellent quality i believe they are in New Zealand

[@frostbitevinnie]

Very cool! Good job!

[@southerndualsport3827]

THANKS!!

[@lvjurz]

Fantastic work! Looking at this neat setup only one thing makes me worry. How is the charging? I would imagine it would go under a lot of stress doing some real offroad. Any comments about it?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Actually, it doesn't BUDGE. its rock solid, and has been through whoops at probably 60mph before. I typically ride pretty mellow, but she's been blasted before haha!😁👍🏻🍻

[@Lobo_Nomada]

What can I check Bluetooth controller ?

[@southerndualsport3827]

It's from Thork racking, search that name. It's a great little unit. 👍🏻

[@phild302]

Where Can i buy the bluetooth thork handlebar remonte control??? Thanks

[@southerndualsport3827]

www.thorkracing.com/en/carpe-navigation/carpe-controllers/ They make the controller as well as the app! 👍🏻

[@LetsrideJ]

Great setup, Question. Do happen to have the dimensions on the speedo delete plug? That tork racing controller is pretty cool but for that price gonna have to pass.

[@southerndualsport3827]

I'll get the dimensions for you when I get home tonight ok?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Yeah the controller is not absolutely necessary it was just a fun addition and it's nice that you don't have to take your hands off the bars. You could totally use this setup without it. Honestly its still cheaper than the GPS trail tech. Especially since you don't have to pay a monthly fee.

[@LetsrideJ]

@@southerndualsport3827 yeah the no gloves problem would be nice to not deal with. Sure whenever you can get it would be appreciated, thanks!

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Very cool.. you still have never shown a view of the fairing other than from rear and a far away side view 😭

[@southerndualsport3827]

Shoot I forgot to do that this time! What is your email ill send you a few pics I have of the front and sides! 😁

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

@@southerndualsport3827 fb pics were cool. Thanks

[@kennethvernonprivate]

Hi......sorry another question: Have you tested how sensitive/good the GPS reception is? With the majority of the phone wrapped in aluminum? Ive been planning a similar setup but I'm worrying about reception? I'm wondering if the antenna is behind the screen? Hmmmm???

[@southerndualsport3827]

Honestly it gets great reception even in my steel building shop with insulation and drywall on the walls and ceiling so I think it will be perfectly fine. 👍🏻

[@kennethvernonprivate]

@@southerndualsport3827 Excelent...I'll move forward with my project! The rugged phone i'l going to try is the Blackview 6100. I was stoked to see you running the controller on yours! Its a game changer I think!! All the best..

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@kennethvernonprivate Thanks again!! Good luck with your project!

[@madbroindustries]

How accurate do you think the speedometer is?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Well its GPS so technically should be VERY close. I'm 100% certain its far more accurate than the factory unit. That is for sure 👍

[@madbroindustries]

@@southerndualsport3827 awesome thanks!

[@southerndualsport3827]

For what its worth I rode next to my dads Ducati and they were basically identical 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JorgeGonzalez-ei6ft]

Very cool

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks!

[@marcusmichel84]

THORK HANDLEBAR REMOTE ? cant find it ...! pls send me a link

[@southerndualsport3827]

www.thorkracing.com/en/

[@marcusmichel84]

From Fork Racing ? Bluetooth ?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thork racing makes the App. 👍🏻

[@bradh74]

Sorry the remote is a good idea but can you make calls with that phone? It's cool you can listen to music on it but you really have no advantage to that system other than the remote. Don't get me wrong it's crafty/techy that you did that but you can get dashes already made and I believe they have bluetooth also and they're pretty cheap. Of course you could go full James Bond and put launchers on the thing?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Yes you can do anything a phone can do if the phone is connected to a cellular network. To me the advantage is I can scroll around on maps etc on the fly, while moving without taking my hands off the bars. It is also good because you don't have to swipe your hands across a dirty screen, that alone makes it worth it to me because you won't destroy your dash screen. I can't stand a scratched display. 🤣 One other cool thing is its a waterproof phone so even in the rain you can still maneuver your maps/apps. If you've ever tried to use a touch screen in the rain you'll understand. Lastly, it is about the same cost or even less really than the fancy GPS enabled dashes, and in my opinion, because there is unlimited apps available for Android, it is FAR more powerful. Thanks for watching! I fully appreciate any and all input!😁🍻

[@bradh74]

@@southerndualsport3827 I didn't think about the GPS. That makes sense the remote is pretty cool.

[@fuknmovin]

@@bradh74 Thanks! Yeah it works really well!

[@codyf8511]

What diameter pipe did you use for your tool tube?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Its a 3" black ABS pipe with the rubber sealing plugs. Got it all at Home depot. I think its 17" long and I made the clamps myself out of 3/4' x 1/8" thick steel strap. 👍🏻

[@stefansweerts3825]

@@southerndualsport3827 is the 3" big enough? as I had a problem with mine that my hands are to big to get inside the tube to get my tools out. now I use a extra bag to put my tools and stuff in, before it goes into the tube. And I can't open the backside of the tube without tools.

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@stefansweerts3825 that's basically what I did, I wrap my tool kit in a rag before I put it into the tube. Yeah my XL+ glove hands don't fit either haha! I was going to build an aluminum box 3"×4" but it was going to take too long and didn't want to spend the money on the raw tubing for it haha. Maybe some day.

[@RichElReparador]

Do you have a video about the tool tube?, I dreamed about adding a fake muffler for that purpose, that would look awesome haha, but I guess that would cost a lot of extra weight, maybe

[@southerndualsport3827]

I don't actually, but I am planning on doing a tool kit video very soon. I recently had to use my kit for the first time and found a few weaknesses to my kit I was carrying. I added a few things that I think are pretty handy, and wanted to share them with everyone. Stay tuned for that! I'll go over the tube build for you too 👍🏻😁

[@pauloramos1480]

Nice!

[@Sergio_Casado_]

Amazing

[@wasdwasd12321]

That is unreal

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@wasdwasd12321 Thank you! 🙂

[@trepbellafonte8598]

How much? I will buy all parts and materials and pay for your ingenious labor. That is the best dash one can have.

[@southerndualsport3827]

I'm not really setup to reproduce this, but really you can buy all the items and fabricate your own phone mount! Links are in the description!

[@sorinchirica7819]

Name of the joystick?

[@southerndualsport3827]

It is made my a company called Thork racing in the Netherlands I believe. Great product!

[@specialjkid]

Hey, pretty ingenious what you have done. Are you paying monthly for an additional phone on your plan to make that work? It’s seems like you would have to and that could add up quick. I didn’t hear any mention of it so just curious if I overlooked something?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thanks! Also, no I use the THORK app and it allows you to download maps of your area while you are home on wifi, it requires no phone signal, that phone doesn't even have a SIM card in it at all. Works great! Just like a Garmin or something, just way cheaper and you can use the remote! 😁👍🏻

[@specialjkid]

Oh that’s cool. What about the Spotify and other apps that you had playing? Did you just log in to your Spotify and download everything on it before disconnecting from WiFi? Never tried to do that before but as I’m typing this it sounds like it would work

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@specialjkid yes I have my playlist downloaded. Obviously you can't use all the apps without Wi-Fi but the essential ones work. If you need to update anything, stop off at a restaurant or Starbucks and you're good on their wifi. 😁

[@RichElReparador]

...or you can share your plan from your actual cellphone to the dash one.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Yes, thats what I did, but because the phone doesn't have a cellular plan, I just download the songs when I'm on my home wifi and then it plays the songs on the road. 👍🏻

[@madflyer1093]

If that phone has wireless charging, use that and it can be practically waterproof.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Yeah I didn't opt for that but it was available 👍🏻more $ haha

[@MrJojoskates]

What app?

[@southerndualsport3827]

Look up DMD2 in the app store. Its made by THORK racing 👍🏻🍻

[@zero2sixty420]

@@southerndualsport3827 what model phone?

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@zero2sixty420 Its a UleFone on Amazon, about $150 depending on what model you choose. They seem to be good quality.

[@zero2sixty420]

@@southerndualsport3827 And you use it as your primary instrument?

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@zero2sixty420 Yes, I have all the same apps and maps loaded on my personal cell as well so I have that as a backup. The chances of both failing are pretty slim. If I go anywhere REALLY far out, ill also toss a paper map in my bags just in case.

[@ameerkhashan5334]

Woow good jop

[@southerndualsport3827]

Thank you!

[@dwiharjanto5134]

Berapa harganya?

[@southerndualsport3827]

The app is $3 USD. The cell phone I bought on eBay, hope that helps! 😁

[@dwiharjanto5134]

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