HOW TO SET-UP a DR650 to Ride Like THIS

We've received many comments asking which modifications the War Pig has.
In this episode we walk through the bike check to find out what kind of set-up it takes to get a Suzuki DR650 to perform in trails and happy to play on some tech jibs.
Simple high value modifications and some helpful tips.
Drop us a comment if you have any questions.
Cheers.
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[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Hey crew, hope yis find the info helpful to set your DR straight. FYI for suspension geeks, I'm approx 75kg 5'10"

[@mattandshazzasmotoadventures]

Can you send me a link to the fuel hose connection you’ve got please mate?

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

@@mattandshazzasmotoadventures it's just 5/16 fuel hose

[@htchd1htchd149]

😅hey bud what was that tail rack called was it b n b or d n b I like to grab one

[@simonwhateley2138]

Nice and simple set up just like the DR should be, good job

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Keep it simple stupid!

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers

[@gazoolla]

Awesome vid! You mentioned that you like to replace your rear wheel bearing every 10,000 KM. But then you said that you'll probably change it twice in the winter, so it that just a lot of riding (20K) over 3 months of winter?

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

I'm sorta just approximating at that point, which ever comes first sorta thing. Main point I'm trying to get across when saying that is that I'd rather be changing bearings more often rather than having a hub get chewed out

[@divebobber]

Is there a reason his voice is muted? I hear everything else.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Tried recording lavalier into my phone. Sounded OK when editing but works for shit on some setups

[@armadilllo]

Where do I purchase giant titanium balls to ride a DR like that? Steel is too heavy.

[@tonygantt4830]

Love these straight to the point, no BS videos. New subscriber here. Thank you!

[@muzikjay]

15:25 - “Just ride the damn thing” Ha, I love it! Cheers 😄

[@dashuntas.m4045]

Suzuki needs to throw a cheque to all the Aussie KZbinrs for all the free, excellent DR650 advertisements

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

I agree :)

[@dashuntas.m4045]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF thanks for all the great content man!

[@SMHman666]

That was great. Finally found someone who talks straight, no bullsh*t and rides in conditions I'm used to. Only had my DR for a short while but it's a good addition to my garage and is a nice change from the road bike. Currently getting it set up for longer rides after buying it partly equipped. It's some of the most fun you can have with your pants on! Enjoying your channel so keep it up mate. Fellow Aussie.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks Robert, I have more fun on this than I use to on my enduro bikes largely due to the extra challenge and added freedom

[@william_coyne]

What are your thoughts on crash bars? Would you run them if your bike was brand new? Do you not use them because of cost, or are they just not very useful? I am interested in opinions from riders like you with a lot more experience than me. I'm trying to decide on truly "essential" crash protection, but it's hard to get unbiased opinions.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

@@william_coyne no way would I run them, completely impractical for my use, and especially for the DR it ain't a garage queen or sunday cafe bike. More weight and extra crap to get caught up on our the bush. Cheers for the question

[@ericcournoyer1595]

I am looking to swap my oem exhaust to get something lighter. That is the main reason. I dont care much about the extra power although fine if there is some but I certainly dont want to make a racket. What would you suggest ?

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Dont know, i went back to OEM

[@ericcournoyer1595]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF If its good enough for you then I guess I should stop looking. Thanks for answering.

[@dakotachauncey1180]

I would love to see a video on more of those proactive maintenance tips 👍 Also how about things to check on a bike that has been sitting for a while.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Cheers for the suggestions, will see what I can do

[@energizme100]

I fully rebuilt a 1990 DR650S and have mod-ed it a lot like much of what you have done. I live at 10,500 ft elevation. I went with the TM-40 pumper carb. Huge Difference on acceleration. Also, the tm-40 allows for the double throttle cable, helps with instant throttle snap back. I am very impressed with the level of enduro riding you do. love to do much of that. but up here we don't have all year riding. we get over 400 inches of snow a year. Thanks for sharing "the war pig" as an example of what can be done with the dr.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

I could see the DR liking a bit of help at that elevation. Cheers Brian

[@davidb5952]

Just put the TM40 pumper on my 2018. Bike runs much better. NEVER ran right with the vacuum carb.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Mine has lately started to run a bit whacky, stalling at low revs, still trying to nut it out

[@payne540]

Awesome video! Really cool advice on maintenance reference that cush hub bearing

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timsilva1944]

👍👍 Yep, besides springs for your weight, the best thing is re-valving the rear shock. It just can't keep up with washboard roads. I'm running a very similar setup. Love the pig!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Absolute weapons once that rear revalve!

[@bradsanders6954]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF I think the speed you carry, tends to over ride any shock problems....I cant believe how fast you jump big logs and etc on the thing....its a 400lb bike easy with the traveling extras on it.

[@anticomillennium]

Ciao a tutti. Seguo con grande interesse. Chiedo un vostro aiuto. Serbatoio da 25 o 20 litri ? Ho paura il 25 litri renda la moto impacciata. Io vivo in Italia. Great

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

la bici va esattamente allo stesso modo con entrambi i serbatoi di capacità. Se HAI BISOGNO del carburante allora la decisione è fatta per te. Ora uso un serbatoio da 35 litri.

[@brianrahuba6919]

Brother man your sic ! That some knowledge and skills you have . Thanks you saved me some money today . I was thinking buying a VStrom 800DE due to my size being 6ft and around 250ish . And the riding I want to do most people are not even doing 40 mph . I dont know nothing of the metric system . I have a a stock 1990 DR350s the suspension was all redone stock of course and the motor has only 2700 on it but the top end was bad low compression. So I just bought a replacement kit piston head and rings and clips and so forth . I believe they over filled the motor with oil , they didnt know how to check it correctly. They thought it was just low so they kept adding oil to it. My friend said they got it started after kicking it over for 40 minutes they said it ran ok brand new . Can I just do my springs as well on its little brother ? Being its already a brand new suspension

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Sorry not sure, I'm not full bottle on the DR350 but it's sure couldn't hurt. Of course its always better to do valving also.

[@brianrahuba6919]

@SKIDSnSTUFF The DR is best in its class to date . Only the DRZ and the 400Xr . It has more power than the 300 that's is offered today . And I would have to say it has a better suspension compared to the CRF300 L . Plus, it has a 6speed . Besides gay computers on board, there are no major gains . Without making the motors to probmatic.....

[@caputo116]

Dude… you’re my hero!

[@Dastardly_X]

🤘🏻 🌟 🤘

[@TheHexx007]

Great video mate. Always love watching you ride. You go fckn hard bro. Ride it like it’s meant to be ridden 🤙🏻

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks Hexx, just trying to keep momentum up really 😀

[@prhannator2874]

Awesome video got my 21 in October of that year. Only mod is a cheap top rack😊. At 75kg, youve the got the weight mod i need. Gotta swap the fat arse up top for 15kg lighter model 😂

[@benjohnson7170]

Dude.... Sweet. Great to see an ordinary Bush Pig. In this world of overpriced glam show pony stuff. I definitely need to just ride mine more. Suspension is in my next list after that.😉👍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

FYI fork springs and a revalved rear shock gets ya 80% of the way there for half the price

[@doc650adventures]

Awesome Skids! I have a lot of the same or similar mods to my DR. I just need to ride it more and figure out how to do some of the crazy stuff you do! Thanks a bunch Mate! Cheers!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Experience is 🔑!

[@pilotdane1]

FNA !!!!

[@ericcournoyer1595]

If I switch from my 42 t rear sprocket to 44 do I have to change the chain ?

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Nope it slams the rear axle, tomorrow's video mentions this actually

[@87Sakiel]

left ear enjoyed this

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Haha I trialed recording the audio to my phone 😄

[@yyt539]

Just bought a 2015 DR mate. Already has some protection mods. Your vids are awesome! Love it! Keep it simple stupid! And cheap!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Glad you like them!

[@pilotdane1]

I just love watching your videos. I will never be where you are as a rider, but with respect to your video - THE MIGHTY DR 650 "can be" an absolute beast !!! - Thanks for posting your mods - as I have done many - suspension is hopefully coming soon - and the last thing I think I'll need for the immediate future. Cheers !!!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Cheers OBI, sorting the suspension is the key to unleashing beast mode

[@davidwilliams579]

Just found your video and thought it to be informative and very helpful . I have been riding road bikes for over 50 years and in 2021 purchased my first DR to go off road . It is very different to what I am use to but I am learning and loving it 👍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Always happy to hear the video is helpful. Cheers

[@TheDrewboy84]

Great vid! I appreciate your opinion on the cush hub and bearing, always good to be proactive with maintenance. I'm also looking into Teknik suspension for my DR650, I don't ride as hard as you, but I think it will be a great upgrade from stock. Keep the great vids coming mate. 👍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Can't go wrong their new emulators do a lot of work but definitely get that rear Shock revalved also. Thanks for stopping by

[@nef003]

All looked warm and fuzzy up until i saw you falling.. i was like "wish i could join him, it looks quite doable; I'm sure i can do it too" then saw you drop the bike and looked like it hurt too.

[@rickhadfield1097]

One of my favourite dr channels. Keep the dr content coming please. Can you do a videos where you replace the rear wheel bearing?

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Cheers Rick, sure thing, I'm just about to do a cush hub bearing replacement vid so will check the wheel bearings while there

[@alexlunham61]

It's the best display of a DR online. Keep it up 💪

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Stout claim, I'll take it! 🍻 cheers 😀

[@louvega8414]

Proof's in the pudding, man. Respect!

[@mervynmitchell9849]

Bloody love your content mate so glad you're doing more , it's great to see a local doing this 🤙 I'm around Busselton nannup area hope to bump into you one-day 👍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks heaps Mervyn, quite likely to bump into ya, I spend a fair bit of time around Nannup area during season. Will be coming through that ish area eeearly Saturday actually on the way to a Northcliffe ride

[@badoldbiker368]

Hey Skids, great rundown on the Warpig very helpful.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Happy to help, cheers BadOldBiker

[@robbiewhiteman2585]

Another bangin vid mate, super informative and presented bloody well. I think I'm gonna need to get my hands on one of these war pig's to join in on the fun.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Hells yeh man when yis go full time here we will have to form a Biker gang of warpigs

[@PennsylvaniaDualSport]

I have steel braided brake lines. They do help with brake bite. Also mounted the Motoz deserts today. Will try them out at our clubs sanctioned dual sport event next week. Also also changed fork oil. It was nasty. Should really be done every 6 months. Been about 9. Trying out 570 ml 5wt .52 RT springs. We shall see

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Nice, let us know what you think about the fork fluid change.

[@robdefire4747]

Nice. The popping is a function of the cam overlap. If you tune it out on the pilot circuit, they end up way to rich.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Yep just live with it and learn to love it. Cheers for the insight!

[@adamt5139]

Its got nothing to do with with set up Its a pure skill!

[@ozziejim8472]

Surprised to hear 45 pilot chews so much juice, I just put one in and I got a big ride coming up… DOH!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Oh yeh I'm off the 45 hey, just too thirsty. I'm doing a episode soon changing stock carb bit by bit to figure out the easiest change with biggest pay off. I have an idea a more tapered needle is all that's needed

[@ozziejim8472]

Sweet… I’ll keep an eye out👍

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

Permit holder seeking fully endorsed rider. Western State CO. "We can ride all night" "We're not gonna stop 4 no one!" Legal beaglez.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Cool, I think?

[@patring620]

Who knew Matthew McConaughey rode a bush pig?

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

alright alright alright

[@carl.44magnum51]

Did you ever figure out what the chattering noise was???

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

hmm Cant remember what was happening

[@h3rrr0]

Been watching all your vids skids! great stuff! When are these premo warpig windscreens dropping mate! Keen as on one!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Still a work I progress sorry H3rrr0 but they ARE coming, just gotta find the time, what with having a couple jobs and making videos for here 😀 I'm pretty excited about them though cos they could be a good thing for the DR community

[@rickhadfield1097]

Sweet video exactly what I was looking for. Thank you, you got a new sub

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Great to hear the vid was helpful to ya Rick. Cheers for jumping on board

[@keyboarddancers7751]

The Husqvarna/KTM crew will be choking on their quinoa and tofu gratin! Only joking; this is a fabulously versatile, practical rig which barely dips into your small change. Brilliant video, mate!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Haha 😄 versatile practical high value is the name of the game at Skids n Stuff. CHEERS!

[@johnw4192]

I totally agree with your set up keep it simple and cheap as it goes 😉 and just ride it your vids rock man you ride the socks of that pig good show . I'm getting up there in age now took couple bad nocks on my street bikes 85 goldwing into deer at 65 mph rolled over me few times slid my ass down the tarmack few hundred feet but I'm still alive and ready for some camping and war pig pounding this summer 👍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

glad ya can still get out there cruising the forest

[@papashirt]

Thanks a lot for shearing, really inspiring! Could you please also say a few words, what mods you ve done to yourself to ride that good? :)

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

I installed a ton of experience :)

[@darrenmckenna9115]

Cheers old mate 👍 great vid good info. 🤔🏍💨💨💨💨

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks Darren!

[@barendfourie6687]

Getting ready to pick my dr but cc oul did not follow because of low sound.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Yeh sorry I tried something new to capture sound with this video, will not be doing that again!

[@andyb.1307]

Hey man, cool set up. Can you make a video for creating your tool kit? Which tools to include and how to create the holder to hook to the rack. I need to put together a more comprehensive kit.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

HEY Andy, I'm about due for a tool tube refresh so will see what we can come up with soon, cheers for dropping in with the request 😀

[@jayschesser3795]

Awesome video. Love how you flog that pig in the dirt. My Pig is now almost set up the same as yours. Appreciate you sharing.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Ready to shred, enjoy!

[@DatThanh225]

Awesome! Just what I thought your bike would be! Stock engine with aftermarket muffler is powerful enough, you dont need fancy parts to make bus pig screams! The biggest mod for me is the suspension, way too soft for my weight (83kg, big tanks and luggages) I will swap the spring and doing rear shock revalve soon. Thank you for your insight!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

That's great dude, sounds like you are onto it. Glad to hear I could help, thanks!

[@sjbechet1111]

If you don't do something about that big daggy weld in the stock header you're only getting part of the benefit of a non stock exhaust. Standard GSXR 600/750/ Busa cans are the same weight as the aftermarket stuff, a fraction of the price 2nd hand and shitloads quieter.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

fair enough. I just run the stock exhaust now.

[@gazoolla]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF what made you switch back from the Delkevic ?

[@Pmz604]

years and years of riding to improve your skills

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

That certainly helps

[@Sarj_ent]

You're the first person I've ever heard mention the dip in the handguards. Great tip, I will be looking for those on my DR so I can bust some bark

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Yeh dude I cant stand the straight bar full wrap handguards. Smash them trees!

[@darrenrees9288]

Great work. Nice to see the pig used in the bush where she's at home. Just like to know what your thoughts are with the adjustable pre loads that you fitted and how you stopped them turning by themselves. Thx

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Loctite and or thread tape, did both so not sure which just yet. They are all good now, really enjoy the ease of fine adjustment. Final review soon

[@wesleywheeler7891]

I'm looking at getting the leo vince exhaust. I don't think id be getting quite the performance gains i would from other exhausts but it gives me the best of both worlds in terms of aftermarket and oem exhaust

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

The Leo Vince sure does look like a good option

[@lingkheyshing]

I really want to see how you do the suspension front and back as a whole video in details .

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

My suspension setup is weird on my current DR so I don't want to go into too much detail on my particular setup and steer others in the wrong direction

[@roocrew86]

Thats cool man Although I think it's more your rider skill than your specific mods that make your Dr go so good haha 😎

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

I feel like I just stand there and implement these tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3_LoJtpl6tno9U

[@vaga4239]

Please don't say you cammed that thing, I can't afford that hahaha

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

haha all shall soon be exposed

[@ozziejim8472]

I just fitted values and heavier springs in the forks, they feel very much like my WR! ….and an 8kg spring in the rear, so for about 700 Aussie, I’m very happy!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Congrats, get that rear Shock revalved to really feel the transformation

[@ozziejim8472]

I’ll have to now! Lol..

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Love your videos.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks its inspiring to see you guys out there doing your thing. Didn't realise yis were in Indo, will hafta check it out

[@RidingOnEggshells]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF it's got some lovely roads and lacks of roads

[@krazed0451]

Brake or contact cleaner to get grips on and sticking works well, I wire them too :-)

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ontheverge5944]

Cool video 📹 😎

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks I also have been enjoying your content

[@buffering7612]

Joining the warpig gang but I’d prefer an xr650L I hear the suspensions better (they all could be stiffer) but I’d be the last upgrade! Hondas reliably is overrated in this 650 class for sure. This 06 klx 650 with 9k and old man kit is tempting for $3000usd

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Why not have both :) it's super easy to get the suspension decent on the DR

[@buffering7612]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF I’ll look into it I know they’re so similar like I said I’m not picky I can’t be new they’re all 7k new and used markets weak in New England I see a lot fully (over) modified for 10k but I don’t want a stretched mall crawler haha too stiffen them up you used oil or springs also I’ve had a Yamaha ttr225 in the past so I’m capable of managing a heavy bike on cushy suspension!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

@@buffering7612 springs and valving

[@bouncingyellowskull]

I tried the risers didn’t like them for city riding like the attack position more but could see the benefit if your on your stegz pegz all the time

[@elliot7179]

Great video just thought id mention the audio on this video is pretty much exclusively coming through the left channel . Not sure if the mixing is wrong or something

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Cheers Elliot, I recorded the audio off camera with a lavalier to my phone, first time trying it that way. I should have dropped it all across to the right channel but it didn't seem that bad (a little quiet) when editing. Have a proper sound recorder on the way 😀 so will clean up from now on

[@elliot7179]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF Sweet

[@mtscott]

Bloody good vid mate. 👍🏻😁

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thankyou

[@jasonbarndon9128]

Great video, well presented bud.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks Jason

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

"The War Pig" Kewl

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Yes, yes it is

[@carl.44magnum51]

Thanks for another great video. Very informative and interesting!

[@johnrogers5825]

Audio is shit.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Haha tell me about it, was trying a diff audio recording method with this video. 🤣 never again. Got on top of it now though. Thanks for the heads up!

[@markgunther8297]

Excellent work. 👍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks for the visit Mark

[@MadDog-65]

Love your vids. Love the War pig. Nice and simple!! My muffler cost 16 bucks its a redback meant for a mini sounds as good as my mates Yoshi that cost 800. I run my pig on Avgas mostly, I get the pop I love the pop. . DR's are life.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

16 bucks! That's my kind of value upgrade! Cheers Josh 🍻

[@KS-sh4xn]

Can you elaborate on the redback muffler. I'd love a $16 upgrade.

[@MadDog-65]

K S The muffler i used is just one destined for a Morris minor it’s round about 8 inches long I run it backwards so it’s not annoyingly loud but it’ll run either way. I removed the stock muffler and pipe just unbolted it behind the frame. Welded a bit of tube to the muffler put a bend in it bolted to the stock pipe with a clamp. That’s it used the standard mounts so I can return it to stock anytime.

[@MadDog-65]

K S legitimate took me about an hr. My mates bike runs a yoshi. I think the the red back sounds actually better. No air box upgrades or carby upgrades on my bike. I do run avgas a lot of the time I have unlimited access to that. The bike is a 2015 I’ve owned it since new always ran avgas runs an almost white pipe. This is my 3rd DR in 25 years most reliable motorcycle I’ve ever owned.

[@cc301]

Awesome work on the pig

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Cheers CC

[@bryanjones7126]

Outstanding videos! Keep it up!

[@mattshellenberger4618]

Great video on the DR650. 525 chain is stronger more dependable than a 520? I swapped my gearing ratio to off road and now on a 520.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

For me it was yes. Massively. But that 520 was so bad it may have been a defective chain somehow. Basically had to nurse it home on a 5 day trip cos the chain disintegrating so quickly

[@MaxwellBenson80]

Thanks for sharing your setup! I'm picking up my pig next week and already have a shipment of parts coming. Cheers!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Enjoy Phil!

[@brendanwilkinson4826]

nice vid! cheers

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks for dropping by

[@whiteunicornDR659]

Great vid and I’m taking a lot of your advice with my own DR. Question - do you use a front sprocket damper ring? Mine has recently deteriorated and broken off but from what I e read, not many people run them as they don’t come with aftermarket sprockets

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Yeh mine is on there still

[@enb3810]

25L WHAT fuel tank lol

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Acerbis

[@enb3810]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF Ah sorry mate just griefing you about the pronunciation lol. Never heard it said like that.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

@@enb3810 ooh haha yeh apparently it's how the acerbic guys themselves say it. Ah chair bees

[@greensocks4507]

Thanks for the vid, last time I road an off road bike was my KX500 , had two of them, a few years ago now , lots of fun but time is creeping up. 60 now and just bought a DR650 .Thankfully my '15 bike has had a lot of the work done already with the shocks and the fork along with the big tank and carb. 1200kms only from new and I'm yet to take it off road due to the wet weather here in North Canterbury NZ. Still running it in. Thanks for your dialogue, no nonsense is the best approach. Looks like your bike has taken a few hits my friend, not bad. Just subscribed.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Sounds like a good buy and some fun timed ahead. Thanks!

[@MrCaptainCrazy]

I have the same bar risers on my DR.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

I've ditched them for my new setup, I'd rather the more direct feedback of standard height

[@gazoolla]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF I thought that raising the bars is meant to make standing much more comfortable... and with your riding in the vids it looks like you stand a lot.

[@feetincheseighths]

Lots of good information, Looking to upgrade to a dual sport. The DR is on the short list after seeing how cool your bike is.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Do itttttt! 😀 Welcome to adventure bikes Dave

[@alphawolf2993]

bike sucks stock but with under $1k you can make it sick.

[@cranerigging3604]

Nice work Mate ! 👍 So far the only modification I've did to the DR650 went with a 14 tooth front drive sprocket and seemed to get the gearing where I liked it . Other than that I just ride the bike ! 😁

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

That'll do pig that'll do

[@brotherhoodofthebeardedpig9853]

Love the name! We also appreciate the frugal, yet effective mods. 🍻

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Frugal is my middle name

[@lightingwalker]

Hello , do you have the ink for the hand guard ur using ? Ty

[@lightingwalker]

Link*

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

www.amazon.com.au/dp/B081393GSW?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_JQ58XFQTNZ5K02MJ2JEP seems they are only avail in green and orange right now.

[@bradsanders6954]

Thanks! Some basic ideas. Ive got 51,000 miles on my 03 DR, nothing broke yet....I dont quite ride it like you do obviously, but its been in dirt and rocks alot............I tried the race tech re-valved shock thing, we re-valved it 3 times, I rode it and rode it....sorta worked then the shaft wore the chrome off, then the body was wrecked internally....................THEN I put an American made Cogent shock on and damn. Best thing I ever did to the bike by far.........So Nice. Right outta the box no adjustment needed and perfect. 35,000 miles I got banged around by the re-valved shock........Cogent is like an American version of an Ohlins, plated steel body, Ohlins spring, totally re-buildable easily.................Worth the money.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

For sure a good rear shock is a game changer. I need to fix the revalve on this one it's kinda terrible but I'm sure it can be a lot better with a shim shuffle, the dude who valved it went too tight up top. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@bradsanders6954]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF Me and the race tech guy tried the shim shuffle 3 times, it turned out the stock shock is so simple and cheap? That trying to add rebound damping also added compression damping...which was already too stiff....its un-doable.....My bike would do a wallow when pushed hard and it was not good.........then the chrome came off the small shaft, the body has no hard anodizing and it went bad.....it over heated easily....at base level its junk..........Ive never had a shock be such a game changer as the Cogent. Not cheap, but wow does it ever work.