SUZUKI DR650 REVIEW

A quick review of my 2014 DR650 and the mods I've done.enjoy

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Hilarious!!! You are SOOOOO RIGHT about procycle.. i did the same thing! Love my DR650 and thanks to procycle i love it more

[@Demonwicked]

Nice review of the bike man, appreciated! Damn it i recently discovered dualsports and for the life of me I cannot stop thinking about getting one for my first bike.

[@drsous6400]

Thanks mate,and you should definitely get one...I recommend the DR650:)

[@mattevans5812]

Most versatile and easiest bike to maintain on the planet.

[@Scorge120]

do it! you wont regret

[@drsous6400]

Hi guys,a couple of things I didn't mention in the video.Bashplate and side protectors are from B&B engineering,have changed the stock indicators to LEDs,and tires are Continental TKC 80 front and Shinko 705 rear.Thanks and enjoy.

[@Mainrollman]

Nice DR Bro. Thanks for the putting the ProCycle disclaimer in there. Unfortunately it's to late for me, but It may help a new DR owner. Haha

[@Benjamin911ish]

After a little research, it APPEARS that you have the 20liter tank, and not the 25 like you mentioned. The 25L tank travels further forward. You have the 5.3 gallon. Ben

[@EwePeople]

That's why we changed the spelling to aluminum. I just rolls off the tongue. I love your pig btw.

[@gcviewer1]

Hey doc, one thing I didn't see that's fairly cheap and essential if you go offroad is case armor. The magnesium engine cases are really susceptible to getting bashed in with a lever or whatnot and you'll spill out and that's it for you on the trail. I also got a rear master cylinder plate from JNS too that I recommend. Wish I had that TM40 but a 150 main jet and airbox mod has placated my needs at the moment!

[@drsous6400]

Thanks for the heads up man have added some case armor to my list.The TM40 works awesome but from what I understand a re jet works just as well if you get it dialled in good,when I bought the TM40 I wasn't game enough or brave enough I suppose to pull a carb apart so went for the plug and play option.Thx for watching.

[@dannyfubar3099]

I had to take out a second mortgage, thanks Pro-cycle!

[@alphaetomega]

Yeah, I have more money in Procycle bits than I paid for my bike. But it is also a different bike than what I started with so it was worth it

[@drsous6400]

It's worth the upgrades..best most bulletproof bike ever..altho I recently crashed that bike and punched a hole through the motor..my dad sold me his for a grand and I put all the aftermarket on it to make the same bike.2 bikes..still less than a ktm.best bike ever😎

[@downunderjuice]

Great videos mate.

[@Jimo368]

Nice set up.

[@drsous6400]

Thank mate,a work in progress but its get there:)

[@bigred7347]

Nice Brother....from the southwest States......Come over and let's ride in Nevada, Utah, etc.....Thumbs up...Mine is basically stock, beautiful bike...

[@100SpokeRiderz]

Getting hooked on ProCycle can be dangerous to the bank account 4Sure my yellow PC sticker collection is starting to pile up..LoL... Good move on the carb swap I made the mistake of just doing the rejet kit & its ok but Im not 100% happy with it.I will play with it & adjust it more till I get the other parts I want (on the very long ProCycle DR650 Wish List) but getting a better carb will be in my future 4Sure.... Good Vid & Very Cool Father/Son DR650 Combo

[@drsous6400]

Thanks mate yeah I'm really happy with the tm40 carb the fact that procycle set it up for the exhaust mods etc was good also, meant I didn't have to mess with it but it came with a bag of jets so if I need to I can.Glad you liked the vid:)

[@BallBagNZ]

mean bro.. nice vid. look forward to more

[@drsous6400]

Thx mate.will be trying to get a decent ride in soon (works kicking my ass atm) and more parts coming so more vids to come.Cheers:)

[@DarrenMalone253]

Outstanding review and upgrade list, thank you mate! What exhaust again please?

[@drsous6400]

Thanks mate,its a Staintune full exhaust.

[@DarrenMalone253]

Thx, just bought my 09 DR650 today with 6k Miles on her. had Sergeant seat and acerbic 6.6 tank :)

[@drsous6400]

Nice yeah such a great bike after a few simple mods seat and tank chief among those for comfort and range.Awsome stuff man glad you liked the vid.Ride safe:)

[@walteranthonyocon6768]

You made me laugh with the warning for ProCycle. I myself have spent more money than my Pig is worth, from ProCycle.us

[@bulletben5837]

thats a sick rig dude

[@drsous6400]

Thanks mate.

[@bulletben5837]

I got me a 09 DR seats off at the reupholsters now. Can't wait to start modding it.

[@lensmither4105]

Thanks for the tips. Day 2 of riding my new DR650. Love it. The wind I don't. Your dads bike, 18 years old. How many km has it done and any work done to it. Love your videos. keep it going.

[@drsous6400]

Thanks mate,yeah dads bikes done only 30000ks or so.doesnt ride it as much as he used to.Hasnt modified it at all totally stock apart from the box on the back and the screen.Nothings gone wrong with it either apart from a starter motor brush problem a few years back..easy fix.Have fun on the DR mate and ride safe:)

[@SteelHorseman]

Nice looking bike.

[@drsous6400]

Thanks mate

[@mxgryan]

Well said brother!

[@drak3385]

that thing is dope

[@zzxx33mh]

nice vid...what about KLR..?! why didn't you go for it..?! coz I'm in my way for my first ADV and confused between the two..!!#

[@garychief2338]

Am I the only one who thinks the stock front fender looks better?

[@drsous6400]

No your not the only one,My dad also thinks the stock looks better ;)

[@daveo544]

Haha, its all about personal taste, thats for sure!! I really like your front fender and will likely get one for mine. My mate however, who also has a Dr, really dislikes it😕 All good 👍 By the way I like your orange bark busters too, I've personally gone black, but its all about making it your own😉 Think Im gonna have to follow you on the staintune route, fmf & yoshi are cheaper, but again, personal taste👍 Love your vids mate!!

[@thebigw3377]

Well spoken and nice bike mate

[@drsous6400]

Thanks mate:)

[@skaletjanos]

Nice video dude go on like this ;)

[@drsous6400]

+Janos Skalet Thanks mate will do:)

[@2phalanges]

very nice bike

[@drsous6400]

Thanks mate

[@shutterscastlehill-castleh8235]

Nice review. I am thinking of buying one of these and just wondering what is the rough cost of parts for the power and suspension mods that you have done. I am from Aus the the the value of the dollar should be similar. Trying to work out if is more cost effective to buy the DR and do the mods or just buy a more expensive bike.

[@drsous6400]

Thx mate.There are two ways to go about the mods on a DR for power.I chose the expensive way with the stain tune full exhaust (from Aussie $902.26 less shipping) and TM40carb from procycle USA ($459.95 US less shipping) The Plex valves In the front forks were AUS$249.00 less shipping.Twin air filter $30US etc.So it starts to get relatively expensive.I bought the bike new for just under $9000NZ inc onroads etc and they threw in the acerbis tank for free so that saved $500 or so.Bashplates racks side guards etc from Aussie B&B engineering a grand or so.The other way is buy a good one second hand,buy a jet kit for the stock carb $100 or so, grind down the header weld and open the airbox.Even if you buy one new and do all the shit i did Including seat,bars etc( All up less than $14000NZ ) your still well below the $16-$17 grand you would need to spend for the equivalent KTM which is basically what you would have.And even then you probably would want to mod the ktm anyway.I had the same question before I bought my DR and to be fair I never expected to have spent as much as I have but Im not sorry I did (and theres still more to do LOL).Buy a DR mate.hope this helps:)

[@NzJohny]

Hey mate. Any suggestions or know any places in nz where i can re valve my rear shock?

[@johnnytest55]

Please HELP someone! I just got a 14 dr650 and when I was riding the other day it died out on me when I was in 4th. Figured out it had a bad battery so I got a new one but the same problem persists. The bike will turn on...eventually, but only stays on for about a minute then turns off. Also when it's on and I press on the throttle it seems as though it wants to turn off, when I close the throttle it goes back to normal.

[@drsous6400]

Hi mate,a few things to check...side stand or clutch safety switches (known to have issues) Blocked vacuum tube from fuel tank to carb,..Blocked fuel filter in fuel inlet on carb,dirty,blocked,or obstructed air filter,..Check the black vent tubes that come out of the back of the carb (they end down by the rear swingarm) aren't blocked or kinked,The fuel tank vent cap may be blocked....if none of these fix the issue then its probably a carberator jetting or fueling issue.

[@justgjt]

Seriously, you would think that all the years Suzuki have been making this model of bike and hearing the same complaints from owners about the shit foam that they use for the seat that they would make a change to the foam compound..... seriously !

[@HikeOntario]

Why not just have white handguards. You trying to mess up OCD people?? Lol

[@drsous6400]

Lol,funny you should say that mate because its starting to mess me up a little.Maybe I've got OCD.....Im gonna have to change those ;)

[@mmmmmmmmmmm10]

2:00 Haha procycle is like drugs. Too right. I want everything.

[@drsous6400]

lol,yeah dunno if procycle would be happy with me saying that but its true,damn addictive:)

[@lindsayfinger4262]

What about suspension? Is it still standard?

[@drsous6400]

Hey mate nah have rebuilt suspension with plex valves from ffrc in aussie.. stiffer springs and heavier oil up front and now have a cogent shock in the back.ides like a new ktm now..sorry it took 5 yrs to reply 😆

[@MaelstromGuy]

Hi, what brand and model is your seat?

[@drsous6400]

Hi,the seat is a sargent world sport seat.they come in 2 thicknesses regular height and low,(about an inch difference).I got the regular as I'm quite tall 5/10 and can almost flat foot the bike, I've also raised the suspension back to standard height.I ordered the seat from procycles website it was $369.95 US less shipping cost.Thanks:)

[@CanzZz]

are you sure its the 1998? because it looks exactly like the 1997 DR

[@drsous6400]

CanzZz 1998 is what it says on the rego.But you may be rite.will do a bit of research and get back to you.cheers for the comment😎

[@CanzZz]

+DR SOUS I appreciate your effort

[@brentmurphy7094]

hey mate, what model protaper bars are they?

[@drsous6400]

Hey man,They are Protaper SE (seven eighth) platinums.

[@LuisLanShoots]

What kind of top case does your dad have?

[@drsous6400]

A homemade one,it used to be an old toolbox lol:)

[@zzxx33mh]

nice vid...what about KLR..?! why didn't you go for it..?! coz I'm in my way for my first ADV and confused between the two..!!#

[@drsous6400]

Thanks mate,the main reason I chose the DR was My dad has had his for ages and having learned to ride on a DR I was already familiar with it so was an easy choice for me.Also many reviews have said the KLR isn't as capable offroad And I've ridden a DR offroad and (suspension aside ,to soft,my next upgrade) I know it to be quite capable.sorry for late reply hope this helps....also both the KLR and DR are good bikes stock but be prepared to spend a little money on upgrades,unless you plan to upgrade to a better bike later:)