I change the sprocket on my DR650, what gearing will I prefer?

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@tolocristo 7 күн бұрын

Great video, very informative and inspiring to go out and change my gearing. One note: be sure to shake up the tube of thread locker before use, the solids in the fluid can separate from the carrier.

@DinosTinkerShed 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great tip, I will pass it on next video I use it. Dino

@tvh300 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Dino! I swap my DR between a 14/43 on the highway and 13/43 for off-road. I found the 15/43 just too tall for almost everything. Actually, if I could change one thing on the DR it would be to have a much wider range transmission with a way lower first gear.

@johnanderson4903 Ай бұрын

I agree. A really low first for chugging through rivers and steep rocky grades would be a big plus for the back country roads in NZ. For people in their 70s anyway. I have changed to a 14 front sprocket. It's better but still forces you to go faster than I would prefer in the rough stuff. However you still need to travel long sealed roads in the South Island at 100 kph. A real compromise. I know Nova make a wide ratio cluster but they cost a fortune. A final comment around chains and sprockets. I find the cush drive rubbers in the rear hub need careful monitoring. I have recently bought the Procycle upgraded ones. Hopefully they last longer than the Suzuki originals which only last about 15 000 km before getting very sloppy.

@docBZA 2 ай бұрын

Dino!! Keep making DR content but I think many of us would enjoy any other type of content you make as well! You have great camera presence, a calming demeanor, and a great editing style. Try out expanding into other content too if you feel like it!

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@docBZA thanks for the feedback, I'll do that, any areas you would like to see?

@timcasada9794 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations Carl on your new ride. I too would love to see some VStrom videos as well.

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@@timcasada9794 thanks for the feedback Dino

@Skidmate 2 ай бұрын

Hey Dino!! Really cool video, thank you so much for the amazing squirrel footage❤️🤯🐿️🐿️. Oh and we really like the detailed rev comparison you did, makes it more tangible. Looking forward to the next one!!😁🏍️🏍️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@@Skidmate thank you guys, I always like putting squirrels in as a bit of a hello to you both lol.

@aussiefarmer8741 2 ай бұрын

Std gearing in Australia is 15/42. This works well for me As Im 63y/o and ride similar to you. Good vid Dino. Ps Tell Carl he is a Traitor LOL

@mikeh.4087 2 ай бұрын

Yes Dino i would enjoy content on Carls new V Strom 650. I also have ran the 14 tooth and the 15 tooth sprocket on my DR. I like the 15 tooth for 95 percent of my riding. If i know im going into some rough areas i will put the 14 on. Also the larger front sprocket is easier on my chain it seems. As always i look forward to your videos!

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@mikeh.4087 thank you for the feedback, I'm glad you enjoy the content. Dino

@TLOverlander 2 ай бұрын

Yay! A new episode of DTS! 🎉👍🏻

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@@TLOverlander lol thank eric

@billwalsh3672 2 ай бұрын

Great video, it answers a few questions I had. Perfect timing. Thanks.

@MalJ-eb7nv 2 ай бұрын

Very usefel video (as usual) on sprocket change Dino. Karl's V Strom - A few years ago I flew to North Island New Zealand and hired a Suzuki DL 650 V Strom and rode around the Island for a month. The following year I shipped my own DR 650 to South Island of NZ and rode around for a month or so. I liked the V Strom for sealed roads as it is a great touring bike. It is certainly a little heavier. I would enjoy hearing Kharl's view of the V Strom relative to the DR. Cheers Mal

@sisco_rl7160 2 ай бұрын

A 13-tooth is even better! That’s what I’ve ran for the last 10,000 miles. Including the entire TAT.

@bobbrown118 2 ай бұрын

I would also like to have a look see at Carls vstrom! I have an older 2009 and I love it!! They are such a nice bike to ride!! Cheers BB

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@bobbrown118 ill see if he will come over soon

@radoslawjasek6408 2 ай бұрын

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@QuadroEnduro 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos - so calm and thorough. I just bought a DR, and the 15 tooth sprocket seemed too low to me. I set it to 14 but haven't driven it yet. Considering that I prefer the single track, I think I'll like it. Thanks for the video!

@justgjt 2 ай бұрын

Peak torque is approx 4800 rpm so it now runs in its sweet spot. Good stuff. ✔

@good.morning.everyone 2 ай бұрын

Hi Dino, I use my DR primarily on city streets or on fire roads. I switched to a 46 tooth rear and replaced the chain with a longer one. I swap the front sprocket between 13 and 15 depending on my mission. A word of warning, the stock chain guide will not accommodate anything larger than a 46 tooth rear sprocket. In the game of DR 650ing, it’s all about making it work for you.

@Dastardly_X 2 ай бұрын

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@pilotdane1 2 ай бұрын

Dino - hard to do a "star pattern" on 3 bolts (I'm teasing you) LOL - I always use the rubber washer on the backside of the retaining ring. For what it's worth - I have (and use) 14, 15, and 16 tooth sprockets. I love the 14 the best - as I do a lot of off-road desert riding (Glendale, AZ) - the 15 tooth is right in the middle, and works perfectly for both on-road, and off... If you are doing a ton of highway riding, the 16 tooth will still do most anything you want, but drops your RPM's by about 500 at highway speeds - and although the following is probably true for a lot of bikes, you can use any of the three sprockets I've mentioned - and the stock size chain will still work. - The best thing about THE MIGHTY SUZUKI DR 650 is, that it has so much torque, it doesn't care what sprocket you use !!!! Cheers !!!!

@ParallelCamper 2 ай бұрын

Good information Obi Wan. My DR650 power train is still completely stock. Works for me. I hope all is well.

@pilotdane1 2 ай бұрын

@@ParallelCamper hi ROB !!!!! - Love your brother !!! all is good here 🙂

@tribalbc 2 ай бұрын

15/43 makes the best all round compromise. And having odd numbers of teeth on both sprockets will make your chain and sprockets last longer.

@retiredwaterdoctor 2 ай бұрын

Leaving my front 15 for a bit less wear on chain on a smaller sprocket.....will go up 1 or 2 on the rear when need a change of sprockets. I had both a KLR...always looking for a sixth gear and a DR now and find myself in fourth forgetting to go to fifth ....much smoother. Final parts have arrived and will be done in a week or so. Then on to the navigation...we will talk again before that task. Garth

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@@retiredwaterdoctor right on Garth, cant wait

@cranerigging3604 2 ай бұрын

Well done Dino and I love Karl's new bike ! 👍 I did the same with my DR 650 running 14 front and 42 rear and it's perfect for any riding under 60 MPH as most of mine is . However I side with Suzuki as they have forgotten more about building motorcycles than most will ever know ...... The factory 15 / 42 was perfect for anyone that could ride a motorcycle .😁

@ParallelCamper 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely hate the chain adjuster cam on the DR. I find it to be difficult to set. I have the stock 15 tooth on my bike and run it up to 70 MPH on the freeways regularly with no perceived issues. Thanks for this video!

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@@ParallelCamper thanks for the information Dino

@itssanktime82 2 ай бұрын

Great video Dino! As a fellow DR and Vstrom owner, Id love to see some comparisons between your and Carls bikes. 🙂

@justgjt 2 ай бұрын

Dino: How much has your Safari tank swelled out. How many litres can it now hold ?

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@justgjt I rarely fill it co pretty but it over 30l I'm sure. I'm guessing 33

@ozzielinkin 2 ай бұрын

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@sebastian29molina3 2 ай бұрын

Hey Dino I was wondering if the last video you made on the pro cycle jet kit was your final setting for the jet and air box. I don’t want to cut holes in the box and then repent😅

@PeterCichoszewski 2 ай бұрын

how does it feel on 80km/h .. would it be ok to be in 5th at 75 or even 70km/h on a flat road. I had a KTM 390 which I woudl say the minimium I could ride without feeling that that it dd not bug down was 75km/h unless ... it was absolutley flast and no wind... then mayeb 70km/h

@DinosTinkerShed 2 ай бұрын

@PeterCichoszewski the bike has no issues at 70 , I have ridden 4 or 5 hours at 100 with no issues. Now it should be even better