DR650 project: bashplates, guards and protection︱Cross Training Adventure

From the suspension guys at www.fullforcer... This episode looks at protection such as a bashplate, handguards, case savers, frame guards, fuel tank... anything to make the DR650 more unbreakable! Here are the relevant contacts:
B&B Offroad Engineering: bboffroad.com.au/
Force Accessories: forceaccessori...
Vince Strang Motorcycles: www.vincestrang...
IMS fuel tanks: www.imsproduct...
Fastway handguards: www.promotobill...
Fassto Flexx bars: fasstco.myshopi...
There's a lot of great protection available for the bushpig and much of this we sourced from some great Aussie suppliers, B&B Offroad Engineering, Force Accessories, and Vince Strang Motorcycles.
The Force Accessories bashplate. At the very least Suzuki needed to put a plastic bashplate on, it's rare but it is possible to throw up a rock and crack your engine cases. The Force Accessories bashplate is a great balance between weight and strength at 1.5kg, and will take plenty of punishment. It's available in a natural finish but we opted for the black PPA finish as the coating absorbs engine noise instead of reflecting it back up to the rider.
B&B Front Sprocket Case Saver AUD$68
The front sprocket case saver features a new heavy duty design from B&B. It's CNC machined from 6mm aluminium plate with a 4mm aluminium front sprocket cover and serves a few purposes. It protects your cases if your chain ever snaps, you can clean mud out easily, you can check your front sprocket wear at a glance, and it's also very easy to see if you have any oil leaks from your countershaft seal.
B&B Case Guards AUD$88.00
A decent bashplate should provide good protection for your clutch and ignition covers, but it pays to double up with these B&B covers made from 2mm aluminium 5052 plate. These are easy to fit using a high quality, heat-resistant silicone adhesive.
B&B Oil cooler guard AUD$85
The standard mesh over the oil cooler is fairly weak, so we opted for the B&B oil cooler guard which is CNC machined from 2.5mm marine grade aluminium. Covers the full length of the oil cooler unlike the stock guard, so even the most determined stick won't be putting a hole in the oil cooler.
Acerbis 19L fuel tank US$274
It takes very little to dent the stock steel fuel tank, which also has a very small capacity for adventure riding. Plastic bends instead of denting, and at only US$274 this a great way to also get 50% more fuel capacity too.
VSM
We fitted this rear chain guide support plate from Vince Strang Motorycles, if you are riding in rocky areas or deep ruts this provides an added degree of protection and looks quite cool too.
VSM also do this rear rego plate bracket & LED light kit that replaces the bulky stock setup that is just begging to collect mud or get smashed when you drop the bike in gnarly terrain. Both of these Vince Strang items are high quality stainless steel and designed to last.
We've fitted the brilliant Doubletake mirrors that use RAM mounts so they are nearly indestructable, allow more positions than the Kama Sutra, can be folded out of the way, and are very light as well.
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[@crosstrainingadventure]

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[@lifeofbryan3098]

Man that's a lot of bling! Most of it's nice-to-have's though, especially considering that I've already scuffed, dinged or otherwise negatively affected the cosmetics of every single area covered by all these protective bits : )

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+BBQ Rider she's blinged an awful lot, but only because it's a project bike so aiming to show the range of gear available. if it was my bike i'd probably only have half of that stuff onboard.

[@jimfeldman4035]

I'm getting "Bush Pig" painted on my side covers

[@levisalvini4110]

The BEAST Is coming along!!!

[@osimnod]

Looks like all these mods are making for a very worthy mid-weight ADV rig. Great to see what it can become and fill that price-range void and open the backcountry to more riders.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Some great quality products there. Glad to see plenty of Australian products too!

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+JoeJoe Moto i'm surprised at the aussie stuff i find out through the americans, a lot of them love our gear :)

[@andycocktails]

Great vid. My B&B clutch case cover for DRZ saved me from a looong push the other week. The brake pedal pushed in enough to crack the clutch case but the cover and loctite I used to attach it kept the bike oil-tight.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Andi Rides thankfully the guys i ride with usually have some jb weld and bits of aluminium plate to fix any holes we punch through the cases too...

[@stevemack389sm]

on my RMZ 250 R Suzuki I basically had the same thing will round from the chain guards and all the way up to tow frame guard motor guard skid plate and also the front full size brake cover for the front tire remove front brake rotor and personally I really don't remember where I got them from but they were all steel and aluminum some of them, great videos and pictures of everything!!!!

[@stevemack389sm]

at least I know if I go an get a Dr 650 I know what I have ahead of myself all though I always have to change almost everything, lol that's what makes it my mess lol!! thanks for all your videos and pictures and photos and name's of all the parts and accessories! I like your other channel as well,why haven't we seen any New videos that are like they Used to be nice long and just fun?!!!!!

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+BIKES BLADES/GUN'S yeah video length is a tricky one, a pile of guys like short ones but a few like long ones, so settled on five minutes average. i will occasionally do them longer but the computer takes hours to process, then hours again to upload them too. :(

[@nymetsfan912]

I just found your channel and love it. You're like the Bob Ross of motorcycling.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+John Martin i had to google that one john, he sounds like a very interesting character... glad you are enjoying the vids!

[@ThisLifeRiding]

Cool video man. Eventually I'll get into some offered action so I'm glad to learn all this now.

[@gblan]

Get all those B&B guards powder coated black!

[@dhyanais]

6:05 Great promotion: "Allow more positions than the Kama sutra"

[@mc4nathan336]

Love the series. Got a dr650se

[@MothershipVideos]

There is some good quality stuff coming out of Aus. I like that B&B stuff looks the business.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Mothership Videos yep B&B have a reputation for being the bees knees.... this is the first time i've actually used their stuff

[@spartan8390]

Great work! Love the B&B tail cover!

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Spartan ADV very heavy duty and expensive for a tail light protector, i'm glad it's solid enough to put luggage on as well lol

[@TWaz-ys5fb]

I love the DR vids. Keep up the good work!

[@cakeshoe]

Some great stuff on this channel. I had a quick look at your videos but I didn't notice any about camping/bush gear. Maybe you guys aren't interested in all that, as there are a lot of other sites dedicated to it. BUT... I stumbled across something the other day that might be useful. It's a self-filling water bottle. Yes, I'll say that again: a self-filling water bottle. It's called "Fontus" and it's being developed by some eggheads in Europe. It's solar-powered and it extracts moisture from the air and condenses it. All I'm saying is: if it could work in a dry climate, then it'd be a useful backup water supply while on ride-about in the bush, in case of emergencies; like not having any water to mix with your whisky. Anywho... check it out.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Johnathan Wilkinson sounds interesting johnathan, at some point we'll do a vid on camping gear but would need to research everything as we do it in a vary bare-bones style so there's a lot of stuff we don't use or know about....

[@mollygrubber]

I'm surprised you didn't go with the good ol' Aussie Barkbusters! I've used them on pretty much all my bikes, love them.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Peter Jowett i know peter.... :( i figured there's such an international audience that i couldn't choose aussie products for everything. at least the barkbuster guys have been around so long they probably don't need any promotion.

[@mollygrubber]

Maybe the other guys will shoot you some products for the free props.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Peter Jowett maybe... the problem with freebies though is they might expect you to only say good things about them. i always want to be able to bag a product if it is awful. :P

[@nedt]

good vod. thx

[@Agislife1960]

I would think it gets pretty dark out in the Australian Bush, should add some lighting upgrades to your list.

[@BikerBytes]

Might be an idea to paint the oil cooler guard black to absorb the heat instead of reflecting it back on the radiator 👍

[@Sk8ter-Dad]

Best instructional for DR650 owners out there. Still wondering what the weight of the bike is with all these mods and add-ons vs stock dry weight. Thanks!

[@crosstrainingadventure]

We might have touched on that in the weight reduction episode, Levi.

[@cornholius]

Man, you've got the DR DIALED!!!

[@johnhamilton2680]

If my wife knew I was spending this much time on Dr stuff I'd be sleeping in the garage.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

😂

[@AdventureMotoEnduro]

peter hardy HARDY PARTS , makes nice headlight protector and other alloy components for dr and drz

[@gncc1race]

Thank you once again Mr. Morris for regaling us with your test reviews on armored (I'm sorry, you wouldn't understand that spelling... I mean Armoured. You're welcome. LOL!) goodies for the Bush Pig. I do however have a couple comments for you. First, real men don't need no stinkin' armor (re: naked Bretons vs. Romans). And second, what?! No anodized billet aluminum fuel cap?! LOL!!

[@frogzie]

+gncc1race You're right, no armour needed around the organic rounded curves of Suzy Suzuki. With a bit of magic potion, amour will just do fine.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+gncc1race 'armo red'?! what is this strange tongue thou useth concerning the most excellent bush pigge?

[@gncc1race]

ADVENTURE OZ Shakespearean my friend, Shakespearean. Or it could be Klingon... Yeah, I think it's actually Klingon. LOL!!

[@MrWarnabrother]

why no Barkbusters?? another great Aussie product

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Craig Shoobert i already had the fastway ones lying around but otherwise yeah would have been a good one to feature

[@rickydlayaute5387]

Thank's ! Do you have protections for DR 600 too ? Friendly Richard from French jail 👍😎🇫🇷

[@user-ig9md7do5c]

Hello!!!i am wondering if the skid plate of xf 650 fit also on dr 650 se, anyone trying ???in Europe we don't have so many accessories....

[@PhilippeDalcq]

now i see it... Have to practice more... ;-)

[@fridaycat]

hi. Does that slider on the muffler you added melt ?

[@ZSharkPH]

And where can you get it?

[@edbroaotearoa1198]

Great commercial how much for everything?

[@WifeOfMrSmith]

Thanks for another load of DR wisdom. What's that thingie on engine block right below exhaust pipe at 1:29 - is that crankcase breather filter?

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Caya if i've got the right bit, i think it takes oil to the oil cooler caya.... or brings it back?

[@WifeOfMrSmith]

+ADVENTURE OZ Oh, right! Stupid me /0 the black hose wasn't visible against bashplate.

[@79gsonethousand]

excellent series on the dr! with the front sprocket cover, if there any metal peice that mounts behind it to protect the case incase of chain brakage? ive recently built a dr650se from a basket case. I also own a drz400s with has a metal guard behind the stock sprocket cover. uncertain about the dr650.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

unfortunately this is so long ago now i can't remember. :(

[@frogzie]

Thanks for the video. I think that Acerbis tanks are pretty popular in Australia. Any rationale why you chose IMS vs Acerbis?

[@messenger8279]

+frogzie I think the smaller size was mentioned in an earlier video. Its hard riding with a giant tank full of fuel.

[@frogzie]

+Colin Riley Thanks Colin, but unless I'm mistaken, Barry was comparing the IMS with the 30-l Safari, not the 20-l Acerbis.

[@chrisa-j5383]

+frogzie theres also a 25L acerbis, so many options haha

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+frogzie just personal preference frogzie... i like the more rounded look of the IMS and 19L for me seems to be the point where the bike still handles well, and the range covers all the adventure routes i'm likely to do.

[@gncc1race]

+frogzie Barry prefers the, ah, more organic rounded curves of the IMS because it reminds him of the large round curves of the portly geisha that should be adorning his DR videos (let's call her Suzy Samurai...). LOL!!

[@veronicacaspersen9915]

besides the sites you mentioned, are there other reputable sites for different upgrades, lets say for the engine to increase it's power? better exhaust so its not running so lean? I am an infant when it comes to motorcycles and trying to learn as much as i can. higher quality materials that increase durablity yet make it lighter? love you videos!

[@crosstrainingadventure]

if you google DR650 you'll find a few guys have done project series too. also check out the procycle website, they sell almost every aftermarket part you can get for a DR. fixing the stock carb and a better exhaust should give you around 10% more power, the vast majority of riders find that is plenty. :)

[@mattandshazzasmotoadventures]

Which guards would you go with on your bike mate? You mentioned you’d probably only use around half of them, I’m wondering as I’m setting up my first bush pig 🐷

[@crosstrainingadventure]

I guess it depends on the kind of riding you'll do, Matt. My main ones are just hand guards and a bashplate.

[@mattandshazzasmotoadventures]

@@crosstrainingadventure thanks mate. Mainly road (reluctantly) with the occasional adventure up to Victorian High Country. I was looking at case savers as well, but not sure if they’re really essential. Got the bash plate and Barkbusters sorted 👌

[@supermick83]

That's a sexy as fuck skid plate.. Subscribed great video 👍

[@megaidiot]

Now you are ready for the apocalypse. :D

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+megaidiot once the DR is converted to diesel :)

[@megaidiot]

+ADVENTURE OZ Nah, you just need to get a bunch of pigs and a methane conversion kit for the DR on time. :D

[@michaelpearson6070]

Put tank tracks on the bike? More grip.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Michael Pearson actually there are few hill climbs around here where that would come in handy...

[@Turco949]

Now I understand why the price starts so low....by the time you make it wilderness ready, it probably costs twice as much!

[@crosstrainingadventure]

But usually you'd need to buy the same stuff for any bike if you want serious protection... e.g. the much more expensive KTM 690 only has a plastic skidplate which most riders replace anyway.

[@Turco949]

@@crosstrainingadventure Oh, I know. I was being facetious. ;) If I relocate in the near future as planned and have quick access to off-road riding environment, I'd definitely consider a lighter off-road capable bike like either one of these instead of getting a VStrom 1050 or keeping my Stelvio.

[@robertkavanagh774]

Were did u get all ur gear from?and does the items come for Kawasaki klx250s

[@crosstrainingadventure]

All over the place, sometimes direct from the manufacturer, other times from online stores. No idea if it would fit a KLX, but that's why the manufacturers usually list which bikes they cover.

[@sassed12many]

I was curious of the net weight gain/loss, but that sounds too much like work

[@TheKingOfKings818]

I was on their website looking for that skid plate but can't find it. I'm in Canada.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

Really old vid now, what brand was the skid plate?

[@TheKingOfKings818]

@@crosstrainingadventure you dont have this bike anymore? It was force

[@crosstrainingadventure]

Gotcha. Aussie brand only. Have a look at the Procycle website, they usually cover everything available for a DR.

[@benpatt432]

Will you weigh the bush pig when you have finished most of the upgrades and see what money you could get for a kilo of pork?

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Benpatt43 if i can find some scales that won't break under the load, ben :D

[@benpatt432]

+ADVENTURE OZ Maybe them scales that grain trucks used that are around grain silos might hold the weight of the bush big. I said 'might'

[@glenbawndog]

Greetings from Ireland guys. Got my hands on a tidy pre 96 dr650rse before Christmas. Will all this protection fit this model or is it just the post 96 bike?

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+glenbawndog all of this stuff is definitely 1996-2016 glen although some bits and pieces might work on earlier models... the manufacturers usually specify which models they cover. hope you like the bushpig. :)

[@madcanic9632]

what sprocket setup

[@crosstrainingadventure]

Stock. Lots of guys go one smaller on the front though.

[@alexsainsbury2176]

Any idea which fork guards would be the closest fit for the DR650?

[@crosstrainingadventure]

Not sure what a fork guard is, Alex. You mean the plastic bits for upside down forks?

[@alexsainsbury2176]

@@crosstrainingadventure Yes

[@crosstrainingadventure]

The DR650 doesn't have upside down forks.

[@alexsainsbury2176]

@@crosstrainingadventure More interested in the asthetics. The naked lower section of the fork look a little odd to me on a "dirt bike".

[@tnargs57]

Let me know if you find a sanely priced version of those Flexx bars. I got excited until I saw $600... :( signed, Old Fart.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

Ouch, they've gone up in the past five years... what's the price on the Twisted Engineering ones nowadays?

[@tnargs57]

@@crosstrainingadventure US$400 on their website, so about AU$530, plus shipping, so $550-600 again. I’d have to be desperate. ;)

[@grytvikken]

What was the rubber ring around the exhaust for???

[@mollygrubber]

+grytvikken Protects the muffler if you drop the bike.

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Peter Jowett yup

[@Alexis32rus]

хороший baik

[@crosstrainingadventure]

Spasibo 😊

[@darcyfoster8880]

20 kg

[@puchmaximaximierer1913]

How to transform your DR into a tank xD

[@ddcaldwell87]

Is this a B&B commercial?

[@crosstrainingadventure]

no

[@TheOliimp]

This is very very good stuff but i am not a Bill Gates ... only for rich people This all stuff cost about 2500-3000$ so i add 2000$ and i have a new bike Suzuki dr 650 SE :)))) not speak English

[@crosstrainingadventure]

+Jak Kowlaksi yes jak.... this is a project bike so we put everything on it. if this was my bike, i would spend $1500 maximum probably.