SUZUKI DR 650 REAR SHOCK REBUILD

[@JarrodLeis-ep3se]

Good to see you back Obi - Wan. I did my shock a couple of years ago when I got my new FFRC piston assembly for the rear shock. When I did mine I just let the nitrogen out with a syringe needle and then I made a custom adapter to go from the syringe needle to a schrader valve. Then I pumped the bladder back up to 165psi with a bicycle suspension pump after the shock was reassembled. The whole job was under $300 and it totally transformed the shock.

[@pilotdane1]

Thank you so much... I ordered the syringe / schrader valve combo deal - but it just got here today. My DR650 Brother "SCOOB" gave me the thoughts on the "C" Clamp - and I thought I would try it. - Maybe it can help someone.... Never, ever saw that in a video HAHA 🙂 And I got ya - Scoob & I are doing both the front & the rear at the same time - Under 500 bucks for both !!!

[@randomlyTrees]

Adding to the list of things I need when I grow up: a decent vice Good stuff, Obi-Wan!

[@pilotdane1]

Andrew !!!! - Thanks man - Lots of video's on it - but just some additional thoughts & tips where I got stuck 🙂

[@doc650adventures]

Excellent! Great tips on rebuilding your shock! Hoping to see more of the rebuild!

[@verbalwidget7267]

DOC650!!

[@pilotdane1]

Thanks DOC - Sorry for the delay - busy as hell !!!

[@spaztech]

FNA! Getting it done, even in the blazing heat of Mordor. 🔥 👊🏽🍺

[@swedishrick377]

😂

[@pilotdane1]

SPAZTECH !!!!! - Haha - and thanks for watching... I should have put a message at the beginning - "NO RIDING OR CAMPING" 🙂

[@verbalwidget7267]

Very nice OBI-WAN , shocks seem like voodoo magic but it’s very straight forward. AEO powersports refills shocks near you if you don’t already have someone. Great to see you on TV again. 🎉

[@pilotdane1]

VW !!!! - Ride Now also will shoot it - only 40 bucks... I'm cool with that 🙂

[@ParallelCamper]

Thanks Dane. I do follow Dino. It's a great channel. But nothing beats the mighty Obi-Wan.

[@pilotdane1]

HAHA - THANKS ROB !!!! HE IS WAY BETTER THAN I WILL EVER BE :-)

[@verbalwidget7267]

That goes without saying. YT should be giving Dane a huge monetary kickback on his good looks and wit alone.

[@pilotdane1]

@@verbalwidget7267 Dear God LOL !!!!! Front end done - Will try & finish the rear today - with the exception of the Nitrogen.... Then I'll put it back together 🙂

[@TurboTed1971]

FNA!!!! Wise you are Obi-Wan!

[@pilotdane1]

TURBO TED !!!!! FNA !!!!

[@rockogripo1romero423]

try two 90 degree hook picks to remove the retaining ring just like removing a tire.. thanks for the info

[@pilotdane1]

Thank you for watching & the advice. I do not have anything like that. After watching the guys in the links listed below, I figured I would try a small screwdriver, like they did... Definitely tricky, but can be done. If I have to do that again - I will get a pair of those... trust me 🙂 Cheers !!!

[@OneOldManRiding]

Awesome Obi-Wan! - Frank

[@pilotdane1]

FRANK !!! - Thanks for watching - my (entire) KZbin involvement has been minimal at best. Watching, creating, and commenting are at an all time low right now. Just my new job, sitting at a computer all day. Cheers Mate.... + my GoPro broke about 6 months ago, and simply can't afford to replace it just yet.... In time though 🙂

[@PurpleOnThree]

Dane ... This is some good stuff! And only 110 degrees😅. I think it's great that you decided to tackle this job. I didn't think I'll be rebuilding shocks any time soon but still interesting to watch. 🤗👌💜

[@pilotdane1]

JODY & TommyG !!!!! - Definitely not Spyder material - but thanks for watching. Just some tips & tricks that may end up helping someone else 🙂 Cheers !!!!

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@pilotdane1 Well, you just never know!!

[@swedishrick377]

OBI!!!! Nice work and great vid bro!!! I don't have to do mine yet but when I do I'll make sure to ship it over to you 😁

[@pilotdane1]

AIR TIME RICK THE STUD !!!! - Thanks man - and it's not that bad actually. So many good video's out there (some linked below) but hell, If I can do it - anybody can - I just got handy man tools haha... Cheers Mate !!!

[@hegemonictrader45]

Heeee’s back!!! Good stuff 👍🏼 😎

[@pilotdane1]

MARIO !!!!! - Thanks bro - sorry for the delay... Trying to get it back together. Parts finally arrived from Australia 🙂

[@pacopetepnw3434]

Nice work. Are you upgrading anything, such as the spring? 🍻

[@pilotdane1]

"PACOPETE" !!!! - Nice to hear from you !!! - The short answer is "not at this time"... The new piston & shim-stack for the rear is designed for my weight with the stock spring & 5wt fork oil. That said, I can go to a stiffer spring if I wish - as the additional/different shims come with the kit. I have been told, for the kind of riding I do, I should be very pleased....

[@randomlyTrees]

PETE!

[@verbalwidget7267]

@@pilotdane1what kit are you using?

[@pilotdane1]

@@verbalwidget7267 Dave - so sorry for the delay - busy, busy, busy.... "FFRC" - FRONT & REAR - PLEX VALVES (FRONT) AND NEW PISTON / SHIM STACK (REAR) Supposedly custom built for my weight & riding style. Stock Springs (for now) and 5 wt oil... No matter what, supposed to be a huge improvement over stock...

[@pilotdane1]

I NEED A FACE LIFT HAHA

[@PurpleOnThree]

oh man, don't we all lol