DR650 mods: Which modifications should be done to this Dual sport motorcycle?

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

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[@ComfyDadShoes]

Welcome to the DR650 rabbit hole club!!! I’ve had mine for a year and it’s crazy how many things exist in the aftermarket for it.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Haha yeah it really is crazy. Mine has a lot done to it already but I still managed to spend all day modding it today lol.

[@memorris2]

Your carb issue could come from the petcock being on the "pri" (prime) setting that i noticed yours is on. Its a vacuum fed fuel system, and there is no off position. "On" means that when the bike isnt running, no fuel comes out. Prime will gravity feed you carb . When u remove the tank, youll find out real quick the with the lever pointed to the pri setting fuel just dumps out

[@TJ-oi5qe]

Suspension is the best mod you can make! It totally transformed my DR

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

I think it's already done, just today I was whipping it through some woops and it had no problem. Also I am 240lbs.

[@SWATT101]

Gold emulators use the web site to set up

[@eldonhongo6095]

Like your videos. Always direct and essential info. I have a heavily modified 2017 DR 650. Cogent Dynamics front and rear sprung for my weight 210 lbs. seat concepts seat with the medium grip cover. Should have gotten the grippier one. Airbox mod, carbuerator jet kit, T-Rex crash bars and skid plate, engine case covers, pannier racks with Giant Loop bags and tank bag. Acerbis large fuel tank, Leo Vince exhaust, big off road foot pegs, wrap around handguards, short windshield, braided brake lines, upper chain bumper removal. Probably more stuff but these mods make the most difference. Handles great and is a smooth, old school operator. Easily obtain OEM and aftermarket parts to fix anything. Built to outlive me.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Wow you have a ton of stuff done to it, I need to catch up.

[@memorris2]

If u open up the airbox, dont just cut the top off. Use a hole cutting drill bit and make holes that you can plug up with rubber plugs if needed.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Good advice

[@TurboTed1971]

Sweet DR bro... Sounds awesome 💪! I Can't stand fairy lights, That's how you know it was never off-road 😆. My best mod so far...D606 Tires. Then Renthal bars with Rox risers. The stock bars will bend first time you lay it down plus I'm 6' tall.🤘

[@eldonhongo6095]

Also pro taper bars with risers helped a lot, especially off road

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Im going to try a high bend bar and see if I still need risers.

[@bbevis2357]

Nice DR! I bought my DR650 for $400 as a project and have slowly built it up to be a great bike. Some notes about your bike - You actually have an aftermarket Mikuni TM40 carb. A very nice upgrade over stock! The popping on decel is 100% normal with an aftermarket exhaust for this particular bike, but you should adjust the fuel mixture screw correctly. Also, the valve adjustment does not require removing the cam chain tensioner or piece on the cylinder head you showed. Instead, it has 2 inspection covers and screw type valve adjusters. Very easy. More likely it has had some other top-end work done.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

All this is good news to hear. But there must be some misunderstanding about what I said about valves. I was simply suggesting since the engine has been open things may have been done to it. I am familiar with valve adjustments and getting top dead center. I actually like to take the plug out and turn the engine manual with my thumb over the hole to ensure I am on the compression stroke as I line up the hash make through the sight port. I didn't know it was a TM40 carb, so that is very useful to know. I also found out I have one of the better exhaust pipes, a "40" written on the side.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thanks for all the info

[@davida1679]

Definitely completely remove that upper chain roller and install a flush head bolt seal up the empty hole. Also a DRZ 400 front fender is a great looking replacement for the DR

[@memorris2]

100% take that sucker off! Itll break off a chunk of frame!

[@nseric1233]

Be careful with your low air pressures. I got a pinch flat at 20psi when I hit a small rock with my mt21 front tire. It's a really good tire but soft, I run 25psi in it all the time now. Upgrading the suspension is the best thing to do to a dr650 if you use it off road. I did mine 5ish years ago with a ricor shock and fork inserts. I dont think it's available anymore but the cogent stuff from procycle is just as good or better.

[@memorris2]

Jumper the kick stand switch plug bc it will shut ur bike off if that kick stand bounces down too far.

[@scottbollinger3999]

I have a TM40 carb and FMF pipe and it pops on deceleration. Completely normal on a DR650 like that.

[@eldonhongo6095]

Congratulations on your acquisition. I have a 2017 that’s heavily modified. Cogent Mojave suspension, projet carb kit, Seat Concepts low seat for aggressive Offroad and a taller Sargeant “All Day” seat for heavy loads and longer trips. Also large Acerbis tank, and assorted miscellaneous farkles. It’s been fun to mod and ride. Will outlive me. Next mod will be lower front sprocket to 13 tooth for slower Offroad terrain.

[@ooatamanov]

After drz400s wr250r and tenere700 i found dr650 is the best all around duall sport bike ever

[@NzJohny]

Looks like a good buy. Good stuff!

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thank you, I have enjoyed the bike a ton so far.

[@rupertsuzuki3376]

Step 1; ditch the goofy lights. Step 2; either put some grease in the starter bushing or swap it out for a Warp9 (gets rid of the starter squawk). Step; ride it.

[@jameskwak3198]

Own a 2018 and i threw the pro cycle catalog at it and i love it..fyi looks like you already have the 40mm mikuni from pro cycle most likely its a 500 dollar upgrade but worth every penny

[@graymangw6016]

Suspension. Also a have hearc a lot of good reviews on the Lectron carb. Oversize gas tank, the 4 to 5 gal seems to be the best fom what i have heard.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Ok, yeah I think the stock is 3.4gallons.

[@graymangw6016]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad The bikg 6gal gets in the way of the turn signals and I think it looks a little bit funny too.

[@aussiefarmer8741]

The rear coil spring looks a different colour, which may suggest a rear shock upgrade.

[@kurthedgecock6313]

Get case protectors for the side cases. The shifter, and brake pedal can punch through the case when it's dropped. You bought a nice looking DR.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Haha thanks, I actually just put them on today.

[@kurthedgecock6313]

I figured you had them on a list. I never rode my DR offroad. I'm interested in seeing how you like it offroad

[@par4par72]

For me. That size bike you don't throw around in the woods...for long. "Meat and potatoes". 50/50.

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

I had a DR650 and am looking to replace it. They need a seat, tank, bash plate, and windshield. Anything else is build to suit.

[@philipsimmonds269]

I love my DR and I'm Australian too 😂

[@cogentdynamics]

You have a replacement exhaust from what I can tell.

[@bsb-iz4rq]

Don’t forget the widget valve

[@jcf6597]

I'm excited to see your new bike as it's also on my shortlist along with the 300 Rally. How is the DR's first gear ratio compare to the Rally's for slow technical single tracks, and also on the highway? How do the 2 bikes compare on the highway at 65 mph - stability, vibration, etc. How do the 2 bikes feel for weight differences? I'd love to see you do a comparison video on these 2 bikes?

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Nice well I will have to do that then. Also my first ride video will release today.

[@SWATT101]

14/43

[@mikehuffaker3593]

I was gonna suggest something like Barkbusters but sounds like you’re gonna do that soon anyway. Have you ever tried a tubeless conversion for the tires? That may be good if your in the sand and rocks a lot. Otherwise I’d leave it and ride it and get a good feel for the bike.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

I actually do use tubeless system in the rear of my CRF300L rally. It's a pretty great kit overall.

[@fernandoantonioconchavazqu6956]

How about I send you a greeting and congratulate you on your video, I wanted to ask you about your main lamp, how does it shine? what brand is it? I recommend ? thank you

[@cogentdynamics]

I dislike the M21 front tire on the DR. I am a Pirelli fan but that tire is not to my liking due to steering feel.

[@TheKingOfKings818]

Did you ever take the carb apart and see what jet eedle set up was in it?

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

I did not, it has run so good I haven't bothered.

[@TheKingOfKings818]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad what changes have you done to it besides take off the underglow

[@richardwhitehead4684]

IMHO, you’re putting the cart before the pig, so to speak. Just ride the bike and let the _bike_ suggest what _needs_ to be done. Also, try to understand the immense wisdom behind the standard bike. Just my .02.

[@Robroto64]

nice bike

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thank you

[@RKmndo]

Drag it through the Procycle salad bar! 😂

[@SikandrShaikh-d4o]

🇮🇳🇮🇳👌❤👌❤👌❤👌

[@benevolentprime3214]

Too many mods. Too much trouble.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

How do you mean? What is the trouble of it all?

[@ahsnap9103]

Too much whining.