Suzuki DR650 Maintenance Tips EP-1

[@homunculous007]

The cleanest machine I've ever seen.

[@drexelking8792]

Your bike looks tiptop. Great look and setup. The Suzuki Dr is on the top of my priority list. Thanks for sharing.

[@NzJohny]

Thanks mate :)

[@shurikenmick]

Cheers Johny. Will be adding the tire shine and ziplock to my bike cleaning kit.

[@NzJohny]

Awesome. Thanks for watching :)

[@TheDanno81]

Great video! I can see you have the same maintenance regimen that I have with my dr650 . Thanks for your advise.

[@NzJohny]

Thanks for watching man :)

[@mickmoriarty7780]

We are not allowed to wash cars or bikes in Bathurst due to water restrictions. (we are even supposed to only clean the windshield at a garage. I don't like using the wash bay with the powerful guns on the bikes, so I use the Waterless Car Wash. RainX is the best, but hard to get. Great on the bikes. You bike is a credit to you, amazing. I had a Suzuki GS650G in the late 80s. I used it to ride to work every day, 60Kms each way from outer Western Sydney to the Eastern Suburbs, hell of a ride. When I bough the bike the salesman said "Ignore the manual, change the engine oil every three thousand kilometers and the gearbox and diff oils every second oil change and it will last forever." I did that and clocked up 200,000kms on the bike and sold it to a workmate. I transferred to another prison and after four years, I returned to relieve the 2IC that had taken ill. As I pulled into my parking spot I saw my old bike parked outside the kitchen where my old workmate now worked. Still going strong.

[@NzJohny]

Crazy good kms! Good effort. Lucky bike. Thanks for watching mate

[@MRTPR]

Man I though that my bike was clean, yours puts mine to shame. Great video and Channel Mate. Very good tips. I have similar videos, about clean the bike and camping, however my camping spots are a little more limited as I have a road bike.

[@NzJohny]

Haha yeah shes still a young bike. Il check out your channel now! Thanks for watching mate.

[@buddywilson104]

Super clean bike!

[@NzJohny]

Thanks mate :) not so clean atm

[@akilise]

Hey, I just bought a DR650 and I’m wondering if you’re thinking of replacing the headlight to a Baja double round headlight. It looks really cool.

[@NzJohny]

Could be an idea. Would have to research it more :)

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

Good advice , I will add all that stuff to my list . Bought a 2019 DR650 and just took it in for the new bike inspection and service . Picking it up in a couple hours . Curious about the seat you have . I was talked into getting a Suzuki gel seat and it is far worse than the stock seat . I noticed that it was a bit wider as it moves toward the tank . It not only was harder it was too wide in the sitting position so as to push on my leg sockets , very uncomfortable . That reminds me I need to return it and see what they can do for me . Can't forget to bring it today .

[@NzJohny]

Good stuff mate! I also now have a 2019 like you because of circumstances back in 2017. So I am currently modding my 2019. I've made some videos on that if you care to see. Only a few things I would change. The seat I had was good I liked it personally. I'm 5"11 / 180cm if that helps you decide. I wouldnt bother with the led flood lights I put on my 2017. Didnt make much difference.

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

@@NzJohny So far I added a lithium battery Thumper Jockey pod lights LED taillight . Also bought a DOT LED headlight and some JIS tools Motion Pro air chuck a new 150 psi compressor some Klein tools a battery tender Clymer DR650 maintenance book oh and B&B bash plates case guards . Need a few other things but I need to slow the mods down a bit . Put a deposit on the new Tenere 700 and can't wait until it gets here in Northern California around June they said . Then down the road a year or 2 I will get the new Africa Twin standard version with DCT . Sat on a new 2018 Twin at the dealership and they are tempting me with it at 12,000 but for 3,000 more you get a better version of a great bike so unless they take 10,000 I won't even think about it . Nah that would be gluttonous . I want to see what the Tenere is all about and also wait to see what type of new Tenere is in the works , I think it's probably a rally version but I don't know .

[@NzJohny]

@@hardworkingamerican8847 absolutely! I heard amazing things about the tenere. Usa doesn't have yet? I think you will love it! Ride safe mate

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

@@NzJohny Thanks . Looks like end of June for the Tenere . Watching videos of all you guys in Australia riding Dual Sport bikes got me back to thinking about getting a motorcycle . Was looking at the DRZ in 2012 or so but put that money into my business instead . Now I can afford somethings for myself . My dream adventure is to ride your Hwy 1 all they way around Australia with plenty of excursions along the way . Won't be cheap but I have to make it work . Just don't know what bike I would bring .

[@roncolpo5056]

Looks good....I have a 2014 farkled to the max....love it

[@NzJohny]

Good stuff mate

[@tool8204]

even tho the front sprocket rotates faster, the rear will wear out first as the front is usually forged and the rear sprocket is not. I went through about 2 rear sprockets before I had to replace my front one. cheers from West Coast nz :)

[@tpv59]

Well Done my friend. G8 DR!

[@NzJohny]

Thanks mate :)

[@SckippyDee]

Great looking bike. Full credit to ya 👍

[@NzJohny]

Thanks mate :)

[@markarmstrong3834]

Couldn't agree more re no need for full synthetic oil. It's old school tech FFS. Everything I've ever read about oil use - without exception - tells me that using expensive oil is just wasting money and falling into the trap of believing marketing gurus writing bullshit. BUT I will always advocate using oil to the minimum specs stated by the manufacturer. And hey, I waste plenty of money maintaining my boat, because when that fails mechanically it could be fatal - even bad oil only kills engines. And we all like to pamper our babies whether bikes or boats and high spec oil in my view is no problem, just a waste of money when I reckon the mighty DR would be better served by spending as much as is financially possible on useless heavy farkles!!! Another great vid thanks mate and I'll order some tyre shine and use it on my boat too - silicon can't do much harm...

[@NzJohny]

Good stuff mate! Yeah the dr has some pretty forgiving tolerances so I would definitely agree. It's very much a psychological thing. As for boats. Yeah the take alot of care that's for sure. Especially if its spends time in the ocean. Thanks for watching.

[@gam0t0]

Nice one, love the tyre shine trick but don't breath in while spraying a silicone based product, that stuff never comes out of your lungs

[@NzJohny]

Definitely can imagen that as it never comes off the bike. Thanks for watching :)

[@87Sakiel]

im prob gonna use castrol grand prix oil once i get this bike! So your choice must be even better!

[@davidecorazza9581]

does this bike have a piston change maintenance?

[@NzJohny]

Not really:) when it smokes or loses compression. I have seen 100k km dr650s or 60k miles plus with no problems. Very low maintenance

[@guitaradrian07]

Great tips. I can't wait to get my DR. Is the manual something that comes with it? Or is there a comprehensive aftermarket manual I should be looking for? I want to have things like that and the relevant tools before I get the bike. Any tips would be great. Cheers!

[@NzJohny]

Hey mate. It does come with a basic intervals manual etc. Just get yourself a good 3/8 socket set and some basic tools and u should be good to go

[@josephpotter2844]

What size tank is on that bike ? Thanks

[@NzJohny]

20ltr / 5 3 gallon :)

[@josephpotter2844]

Thanks sir ,I think this one looks good ,the bigger ones look kinda bulky ,gonna order on up soon

[@NzJohny]

@@josephpotter2844 I agree. This one doesn't look so awkward. I heard they are hard to come by atm. Good luck :)

[@josephpotter2844]

Yikes ,I just ordered mine from pro cycle in usa ,

[@louis2743]

Love the vids mate. Have you still got the old Kx I really miss the dirt bike vids. Cheers.

[@NzJohny]

Hey mate :) i sold the kx. I do miss it so have been contemplating getting another project. Im happy to get some fresh ideas and grow the channel some more. Thanks for watching.

[@louis2743]

@@NzJohny a project bike would be pretty cool.

[@ZSharkPH]

Nice tips man... Does the windscreen work as good as it looks? Any buffeting at highway speeds?? thanks for any input. Really having a hard time deciding on a screen for my DR.

[@NzJohny]

Thanks man :) i like the windshield. The wind hits me right at the neck so my helmet Is still in the open but my chest is saved. I am 180cm / 5"11 if that helps some. Plus i am slightly lower down with the lowered seat. You can mount the shield up or down depending on where you drill the holes. Also many color options. Ausy made. Id buy another. Hope that helps. No buffeting

[@ZSharkPH]

Thanks for the fast reply... I sent them a email for a quote.

[@ninesixteengenetix]

What year?

[@vineetjoshi5241]

Hi again, have you ever thought of making tyres tubeless or puncture proof? It is something I always worry when I think of going anyway with tube type tyres. Love your work. Stay safe.

[@NzJohny]

That could be something to look into definitely! Chers

[@beejoutbush3322]

Mate what seat is that?

[@NzJohny]

Seat concepts low :)

[@astonebrook91]

What hand/lever guards are those and is that the stock handlebars? Thanks

[@NzJohny]

Those would be the ""bark buster VPS" hand guards. And "renthal RC high bend bars :)

[@DRZADV]

Very helpful thanks

[@NzJohny]

Thanks for watching mate :)

[@e.s.l5861]

That is one pretty DR

[@NzJohny]

Haha thanks mate

[@donaldmaclean4842]

Man I've been using tire foam on my motorcycles for years. Not an issue, entire bike. Every bike I have is like new.

[@NzJohny]

Good tip. Chers! :)

[@LenTheKiwi]

Plastic bag over the muffler a good idea. Must remember that one.

[@NzJohny]

If the memory is alittle rusty like mine it definitely helps 😂 my exhaust plug would hold the entire pressure if i forgot and wouldn't pop out. Not a good thing i guess.

[@WheelsARunnerR1]

I am expecting the next movie, a DR fellow of a distant country

[@NzJohny]

Sounds like a great idea ;)

[@ninesixteengenetix]

Everybody comments like your bike is new, I'm interested in knowing the year

[@NzJohny]

This one was a 2017. Later videos is a 2019 :)

[@stevenyoungheim4837]

Oil is cheap engines are not. I change mine more often than recommended.