DR650 Foot Peg Upgrade

[@danebumpus6335]

DOC !!!! - Loved the video, very well done. That "INTRO" is off the charts awesome !!! - You do NOT need to change that - EVER !!! Your "subs" are gonna head up real soon - it's that good. This PARALLEL CAMPER DUDE must be quite the DR stud as well !!!!! Cheers !!!

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Dane and yes, that Parallel Camper Dude is a DR Stud for sure!!

[@OneOldManRiding]

Hello Doc, "Why settle for stock" is my moto. And it makes the bank account cry! 💵😩💵 - Frank

[@doc650adventures]

HaHa! So true Frank! At least this mod only caused a few sniffles and not a full-on cry for my bank account!

[@pilotdane1]

FRANK !!!!!

[@spaztech]

Ah yes, the old, "If it ain't broke, replace it" system.. we do like all of our new gear.. until it's no longer new.. and a better version is now available. 😂

[@doc650adventures]

@@spaztech Yup! we often suffer from a case of "Farkle Fever" LOL! My first DR is a shining example of this affliction LOL!

[@OneOldManRiding]

@@doc650adventures I am 99% done farkling the 390... I need a new bike to start building! - Frank

[@pilotdane1]

DOC !!!! - Had to watch a few times. Just a wonderful job !!! very well done video :-) Cheers

[@CalvinBradley]

OBI!

[@doc650adventures]

@@CalvinBradley Thanks OBI!! Just trying to share some of the cheaper high impact mods I will be doing on the Snow Pig. Glad you liked it!

[@verbalwidget0919]

WooHoo first like 👍🏼 Very nice DOC650’s .. lowering those pegs if your tall is a must. Very nice Aggressive foot pegs. I’d be interested to see a walk around of the Snow Pig before you do to much to it and a bit of history. Take care Amigo.

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Dave! The peg lowering is definitely a "must do". The footpegs are much easier on the feet and really have a great feel to them. I plan on a walk around and talk about the Snow Pig here soon (once it stops raining) LOL! Have a great one Brother!

[@pilotdane1]

THE MIGHTY VERBAL WIDGET !!!!

[@verbalwidget0919]

@@pilotdane1 OW!!!

[@jimdoolan2277]

Had a dr650 great off road bike and road bike klr650 will never go where it when at times dropped down to at dr200 farm bike for the hard core off road klr650 2022 is great adventure bike Cheers

[@doc650adventures]

The DR is a great bike. I have heard the KLR performs well as an adventure bike. The older DR200s sound like a bunch of fun to ride. Nice setup you have there! Cheers!

[@CalvinBradley]

The foot pegs were the first mod that I did when I bought my DR. It already had risers and bars. You wouldn’t think an inch and a half would be much of a difference but it is. I also rotated my shifter down a notch along with adjusting the brake pedal. Do we ever get done tweaking these things? Reminds me of what they call AR’s - “Barbie for men.” Glad you left out the potty mouth. We wouldn’t want our lovable OBI to feel threatened. 😁 As always, thanks for sharing.

[@doc650adventures]

Everything you said is so spot on Calvin. There are so many things you can do the DR, it is hard to help oneself not to. As far as the potty mouth, I would not want to encroach on OBI's territory LOL! Hope you are not getting snowed in up there in the mountains! Cheers Brother!

[@pilotdane1]

CALVIN !!!!!

[@CalvinBradley]

@@doc650adventures no snow, just plenty of cold and wet. But winter can’t last forever even if it seems like it. We’ll be using all these mods before you know it. 😬

[@doc650adventures]

@@CalvinBradley Yes Sir!! Sometimes we get a window of opportunity to ride when it gets warmer. Unfortunately, it will be a couple of months before the weather turns back to pleasant riding temperatures.

[@CalvinBradley]

@@doc650adventures there used to be a bunch that did a New Year’s Day ride. Tied in with the old saying of “What you do on the first day of the year, you will do all year.” Don’t know if I’ll participate this year but I guess down the driveway and back could count. We’ll see.

[@j.m.1212]

Doc 650 adventures, you've talked me into the footpegs !

[@doc650adventures]

Glad I could be of some help! They make a huge difference! Cheers!

[@ParallelCamper]

Looks like a great upgrade. Thanks! And nice hat!

[@doc650adventures]

It is and Thank You Rob, for the nice hat!!!

[@ullithebully]

Always a great day when you get to do some upgrades , excited for this new DR bro 💪

[@doc650adventures]

Yes Sir! Either riding or wrenching! Thanks, the new DR is great. I just have to resist the urge to go full farkle like the other one (DOC). Cheers Buddy!

[@pilotdane1]

ULLI !!!!!

[@teslageek9257]

Good video, thanks for doing it. I ordered the parts you used. Looking forward to getting them installed!

[@doc650adventures]

@@teslageek9257 Thank you! Glad it was of some use! I sold the white DR to my neighbor and the parts are still working well. They make a Huge difference over the stock setup. Cheers!!

[@justgjt]

100% agree foot pegs are crazy expensive for the gucci versions. I have the Xitomers also but I used longer bolts so the holes dont hold mud and water inside leading to rust.

[@doc650adventures]

Maks a lot of sense. I need to find 40MM long bolts and use them. I believe they will be the perfect size. Thanks! Cheers!

[@southerndualsport3827]

Man great find! I'll be grabbing a set soon! I just couldn't spend the big money on the others haha!

[@doc650adventures]

Hey Dude! Glad to hear you are doing well and great to hear from you! I learned a lesson on buying the expensive pegs and mounts for my other DR so I figured I would spend less on the Snow Pig. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Cheers!

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@doc650adventures I hope you and your family are all doing well! Yeah I bought a fixer upper house and it's been crazy haha! I hope to get back on the channel again soon!

[@doc650adventures]

@@southerndualsport3827 Doing great here Man! I was in your area this past month visiting family (Ft Rucker). I rode the V-Strom and Alabama was a great place to visit. Looking forward to seeing you back up on the channel! Cheers!

[@mtscott]

I got Vince Strang lowering plates and warp9 foot pegs. Uses the OEM foot peg mounts. My setup allowed the shifter and brake lever to remain mostly stock. If you lower too far it can stuff up the operation of shift lever and brake. 100% agree that it makes it a. Ore rideable bike - especially for long distance as it opens the leg up slightly.

[@doc650adventures]

The lowering plates work well also. I decided to go with the lower mounts as a personal preference ( and my height). The shifter and brake levers/ pedal are easy to adjust so the lower mounts work for me! Thanks for the comment! Cheers!

[@Zerotys_ADV]

Okay nice foot pegs. How tall are you? Are you over or under 200lbs?

[@doc650adventures]

I am 75 inches tall and about 200 pounds. Thanks for watching!

[@spaztech]

Wow, that was a considerable amount lowered, that would make a world of difference to a longer legged rider. I recently put a set of Pivot Pegz on my GS, they are nice for riding while standing but also it gave me more room to get my giant boot under the shifter. Always nice to be able to change gears in a timely manner. Looking forward to seeing more of the DR650 and also: I'm a new subscriber! 👊🍺

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks for subscribing! I subbed to you also! Spot on about lowered pegs for taller riders. I have been drooling a bit over the Pivot Pegs but the cost has kept me at bay. Understand about getting the big boot under the shifter. It is a challenge (especially with MX Boots). Thanks for the great comment! Cheers!

[@spaztech]

@@doc650adventures Thank you Doc!

[@Hablaz007]

Nice video DOC650Adventures! Planning to do the same upgrade myself. Ordered the lowered foot pegs for the DR a year ago, just never got around to do it. Question though. Did you end up needing to use a longer spring for the rear break? Or is it a non-issue?

[@doc650adventures]

Thank you HabLaz! It is a great upgrade that makes the DR650 a little easier to ride (especially on longer trips). It is an easy upgrade other that removal and installation of the cotter pin. As far as the spring on the rear brake lever, no need to get a new spring. One spring is used to return the lever back to its resting position and the smaller spring is to activate the brake light sensor. They will both be fine after the conversion. You might need to adjust the brake lever up a little to ensure there is full travel downward on the lever to fully use the rear brake. Looking forward to your video on this if you end up doing one! Cheers!

[@ParallelCamper]

@@doc650adventures Thanks. This was a very good question about the spring and just the answer I wanted to hear. Makes the upgrade a fairly simple matter.

[@doc650adventures]

@@ParallelCamper I had to go back out into the garage and double check but it is good to go. Glad this is some help!

[@Hablaz007]

@DOC650Adventures - thank you for the informative answer! Not knowing whether I end up needing longer springs was a bit of a turn-off for me. Didn’t wanna get started just to find out in the middle, I can’t finish the job. This helps a lot! Thanks man!

[@doc650adventures]

@@Hablaz007 My pleasure Bud! Hope the upgrade is what you are looking for! Cheers!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Using them is inspiring more confidence I believe. They look more massive and also comfy. I made a video of a similar bike. :) I think that you are gonna love that one. :) Coming on my channel still in December. p.s. You got my like here bro. Just keep it up and take care. Here is too cold for thinking of riding. :)

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Gregor! A larger platform for your foot to rest on makes a huge difference. I will check out your video!! Cold here also. Want to go ride and camp soon so I need to figure out how to make it happen. All the best my friend! Cheers!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@doc650adventures You are right. Will post it on the last week of December. I wish you all the best too my friend. Take care.

[@vikingga]

What about your foot controls? With the lowered pegs, is it a pain to manipulate the controls?

[@doc650adventures]

It’s not an issue due to the adjustment of the shifter and brake pedal.

[@holybotulism313]

Thanks for showing those chromoly pegs, just save me at least $140

[@doc650adventures]

My pleasure Holy! Gad to help! Cheers!

[@pilotdane1]

Guess what I just ordered LOL !!!

[@doc650adventures]

Perfect!! You are going to love the difference they make! Cheers!