1996 DR650 brought back to life!

Bringing a Suzuki DR650 back to life after sitting for over 10 years! Barn Find!
I got most of the parts from procycle.us/mo...
See my other carb rebuild video for carburetor info.

[@johnstahl5699]

Great video and spot on for me. I just picked up a 1992 DR650 that had been sitting in a backyard for 6 years. Let the fun begin.

[@nomad9303]

Thanks! Just bought my Dr650Se, from 1997, with only 11.000 km four days ago. Same colors! Your Video is very helpful!

[@bradh5613]

Awesome vid. Thanks. Hope to keep my 2012 DR650 for a good long time

[@roderickneven1844]

Good video, i think at 17:55 you forgot to clean out the little fuelfilter though. Most people replace it with a bigger fuelfilter when they install a new tank anyway.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

The fuel valve has a filter in the tank. I avoid inline fuel filters, they are not needed with an in tank filter and can cause additional problems. Thanks for watching!

[@vidojearsic6746]

Thank u a lot.I have the same bike same year 1996😁. It's a strong and good bike with lot of power.Easy to drive

[@bumpkinrocks]

I used to have 1, same year. Big old single thumper, was a good bike

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Tell you what, this bike sits low and cruises with ease. I understand why people grab these for dual sports. Thanks for watching!

[@SA_bluemonday]

Nice, thanks! But hard to find? Have been in production since 1996 to this day same bike without change. Used to have one myself but I got tired with it cause it had a kick start =) Now looking into getting one again

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

They are electric start, and no one wants to sell them around here so they are hard to find by me.

[@MKmod-hp3lw]

Were did you get the parts for the carb...I got this same bike from my dad and no jets...do you know what size they were..thanks

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

All the parts came from ProCycle.us not sure on the size but they have a rebuild kit. procycle.us/product/2446

[@markj6381]

Great video, very helpful.

[@MotorClassics]

Good vid, deserves more views. Just found one in storage; think I'll go buy it.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Buy it, it's a cool bike and you'll have no problem reselling it if you decide to.

[@therealredtales]

Suzuki doesn't have a torque spec for the oil filter bolts. I just get 2 fingers at the end of the wrench and tighten until i feel it's snug.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

7 ft lbs is usually the go to for those.

[@RabiesTheBeagle]

Was hoping to see a hose out of carb connecting to nothing. It is on the right side, upper left on carb. I think I got a glimpse of it. Is this hose supposed to be like this? Connected to carb and to nothing on the other end?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Yes it's a vent line usually connected to a small round filter under the seat to keep water dirt out.

[@mt1885]

Hi Tepco - I got a DR650 been sitting as well (tank is rusty) can you give more details on the TANK you got and Petcock for it (looking at a Clarke or Acerbis) just not sure which to buy and what petcock as I am sure the petcock on mine needs replacing. thanks

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

The owner brought it over with an Acerbis tank. The tank came with the petcock.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

I show the part number at 3:45 to help you find it. You will definitely need a new petcock so this tank is what you need.

[@Soulgerman]

I just came into possession of a 1996 Suzuki DR650SE. I am in the process of trying to get it started. Could you please send me links to the parts you purchased to get your started. I am excited to get on/off road. Thank you

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

I got all the carb parts from procycle.us/model/suzuki/dr650

[@arielpfeiffer7063]

Muy buena moto,❤

[@cornholius]

Suprised the owner didn't get it going on his own. I'd never let another man work on my DR! Seriously though, they are not complicated bikes...

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

He's a very busy Man and bought it this way.

[@timjack1020]

What’s a 92 complete in good shape worth ? Needs normal tlc been sitting

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Well it's a tricky question. You have to figure out what it might need if it's been sitting that long. Carb clean if replacement, fuel flush, petcock, brake fluid flush, brake pads, valve adjustment, did any water get in the crankcase? Was it running perfect before it was parked? Did rodents chew on any wires? All things I would tackle for the right price. A non runner, sitting, I would pay 500-700. If it runs good but needs a good clean up 12-1500. You have to be careful because if it needs a few things you'll quickly run over what the bike is worth.

[@timjack1020]

I’ve have 2 strokes years ago but older now just want something to mess with I’m pretty tech savvy he wants 900$

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@timjack1020 I think if you trust him that it was running before it sat and it's a bike you really want, it's not bad. They are great bikes and a lot of on line backing. I wasn't that far off! You should be good at $900 if it's good.

[@karlkratzer4928]

so cool i have a 2020 dr650se i love that bike

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Good bikes!

[@strongholds12]

"Doesn't even have a kickstart" thats not a plus. I have a 2012 and wish there was a mod install for it

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Agreed, I was more surprised it didn't have one back in 96.

[@therealredtales]

@@TepcoCycleRepair It was the first year they switched over. 1990~1995 had a kickstarter.

[@jeffvaljean6030]

Mines a 1986 DR 600 kick start only a real man’s bike