Suzuki Dr650 Any Good? Maintenance.

[@RGB872]

Tip: put a piece of foil under the oil filter to divert the oil away from the bike and into the bucket. You can fold / bend it in any direction and it saves a mess.

[@NzJohny]

Good tip. Chers!

[@bobclapper2672]

I just got a 2021 DR650 , glad I found your channel , Very Helpful !

[@jacksongreenaway6986]

I really enjoy the longer video and showing us every little step. Helps out a ton

[@NzJohny]

Thanks mate :)

[@jcee2259]

Have a 2008 DR-650 and have had no better. I've had it serviced by a qualified mechanic every 2K miles. I use mine for 2,400 mile road trips at posted speed limits. Also, in temperate rain forest, off-road on double and single track. Day and night. All weather on visits to Vedder Mountain, a Canadian off- road recreation area open 24/7. KZbin may have video of those ride conditions.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Axle rods are not really bearing surfaces so only light greasing is required just to protect againt any potential water ingress.

[@NzJohny]

Your right :) cant hurt to slap a bit more on I guess. Although could get alittle messy. %100 agree

[@iansmart3979]

If you want access to the third oil filter bolt with a socket you could use a grinder and shape the bash plate to make it easier

[@NzJohny]

I have been planning that that awhile now 😄

[@scantcity8426]

My first bike was a new 1986 Suzuki SP125, I now for sure need this bike getting back in the game 35 years later...great video!

[@NzJohny]

Absolutely mate! Would love to restore something like that!

[@scantcity8426]

@@NzJohny Spent many hours on that bike in High school, slow as dirt, but fun. I think the 650 oil cooling is underrated, holds 50% more oil than the liquid cooled models, blood of the engine.

[@jellyfinger]

Your torque settings look fine to me, after using a torque wrench for a while, you do get a feel for what's right. The only time I use a torque wrench now is for engine internals. You did forget to drop the sump bolt in the bucket though.

[@NzJohny]

Thanks mate :) I have dropped the sump bolt in the bucket a number of times in the past 😄

[@MonchingBueno]

Thank u for ur videos its very helpful for people like me who are not good in a wrench and a beginner 👌🙂

[@NzJohny]

Thanks for the comment. We all start somewhere

[@swazzole8320]

Dr is my go to, loved my 84 Yamaha Xt600, then switched to my 95 dr650 and now my 2019 dr650

[@NzJohny]

Good stuff mate. Keeping it simple

[@mattcero1]

Perfect application of shade tree mechanic torque mate.

[@justgjt]

You will only need to change the o-ring if it has damage, nicks or cuts, has flattened out from being old and under compression for a long time or has gone hard and has lost it plasticity. the cover being alloy only need the bolts to seat + 1/8 of a turn. 👍🏻

[@NzJohny]

Good info mate :)

[@LocknessRides]

If you were in the states I would no problem buying a used bike from you! Good job doing the maintenance man!

[@NzJohny]

Thanks man appreciate it

[@TheSwellrider]

Re: not using torque wrench on oil filter. Unless you are a ham fisted lunkhead you can calibrate your wrist to come very close to recommended torque. Generally motorcycles have light hardware and you can generate enough torque to do the job and still have “feel”. I have been hand torqueing moto and automotive oil filters and drain plugs for years without a torque wrench. That said if your are installing an inline 6 crankshaft you absolutely need to use a torque wrench on the main bearing caps. Thanks for the great video.

[@NzJohny]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching :)

[@johnny0seven]

Been doing my own engine maintenance since forever. The ONE time I used a torque wrench to tighten the oil drain plug (following the Clymer manual), I stripped the threads of the drain hole. Never again. Put a new crush washer every oil change, they're cheap. Then, hand tighten it and call it a day. Save yourself a headache.

[@NzJohny]

%100 agree. Way over tightened mine. Never used since.

[@johnny0seven]

@@NzJohny Sucks to learn that lesson the hard way, but it takes only one time :) I had to re-tap the hole, put in a steel insert and at least now I know the threads shall never strip again. Thanks for the video man!

[@mt1885]

Greased mine tonight just like yours.

[@toine0002]

Awesome video mate. I have a DR 125 and will check my linkages. Already did it on my brand new TENERE 700 and it was lacking grease... So I expect the same on a 20 year old DR ;)

[@NzJohny]

Nice bike combo. Thanks mate

[@elliot7179]

Got any tips for buying second hand DR's ? Any things you would look for or ask the owner about . Id love a DR but don't really want to buy new. Could make an interesting video that I'm sure many people would be interested in.

[@NzJohny]

Hey mate :) good idea. I would check the general stuff like the bearings. Listen to the engine. Check for leaks. Underside frame damage etc. I wouldn't take the sellers word for the NSU fix, best to check yourself. Basically just look for normal stuff you would with any other bike. Thanks for watching :)

[@elliot7179]

@@NzJohny Cheers mate , thanks for the reply

[@mattsloop2736]

I'd drill a notch in the skid plate to get to that filter bolt. That way you cut down on the amount of tools.

[@NzJohny]

I've been thinking about that 🤔

[@pufifa]

13:20 And why do you think would you need grease on there? :)

[@NzJohny]

Corrosion resistance :)

[@pufifa]

@@NzJohny Right... and nothing else, and it will never corrode till the point when you won't be able to put it out. Put a dab of that grease on the axle thread. To get that nut off easily next time and to protect the axle/nut threads. And don't worry nut won't come off as long as you tighten it sufficiently. As for the linkage yeah, put as much as possible of grease in there. Great video, wish you many happy and safe miles, cheers!

[@NzJohny]

@@pufifa good tips. Thanks mate :)

[@mojaveclimber]

Your oil drain procedure is "tricky" because your catch bucket is too tall. I'm surprised the replacement oil filter doesn't include replacement o-rings. Wheel grease refers to the wheel bearings, not the axel shaft.

[@karlkratzer4928]

at 8:38 that is how you fin a bolt set up like that

[@brainspace3133]

Great vid ,thanks mate.

[@sean7193]

I think the factory grease on the head stem bearings was enough? Any point ? I also have a 2019.

[@NzJohny]

It should be ok I would say. I wasnt sure on my 2019. So you should be pretty safe for awhile

[@apostate4apostate494]

Any small changes between 2019, 2020, and 2021 on the DR650??

[@NzJohny]

Just the color:)

[@downunderjuice]

Great videos.

[@NzJohny]

Thanks man :)

[@FabricatorFactory]

Good video.

[@nomad9303]

Thanks for this video! Helped me a lot! 👍 Like + Subscribe from me. I bought 1 week ago a 1997 Dr 650 Se, the same bike just in oldschool colors 😄! Pls keep going with Dr650 videos. Maybe you could make someday a video, how to do a completely vehicle-service (all oils, all filters, seals, rust) by yourself. I would appreciate! And I also enjoy the longer video, because you show every step 👍 Greets from 🇩🇪🇮🇹

[@NzJohny]

Good idea. Thanks mate :D

[@nomad9303]

@@NzJohny no problem :D

[@CurtPottorff]

What stand is that?

[@NzJohny]

DRC something :) got it many years ago. Forgotten where. I did modify it though

[@rickshawphilippines]

Grind some of that skid plate off

[@NzJohny]

Yip might be time for the dremel

[@ezchoicelab9904]

You can just drill a hole to fit the socket