Mate awesome job on the mods, the DR community is fantastic all over the world, I'm currently setting up my own & alway's looking to see what other people have done and are doing. Great job!! will follow the build with Interest. R.S.M.
Looks good, I have been watching all of the videos I can on the DR650. I just got a 2018 DR650 and I am making a list of the mods I need to do to mine.
Really nice work Johny. Pretty much the complete package now (mainly the suspension to go as you mentioned) Good call on the bar risers. I tried them with the stock bars & ditched them after a couple of rides (I now have Renthals too). Happy ridin' mate!
Haha all good man cheers. yeah gotta get another gopro my other ones done. its been a while between uploads for me but should be back in the game soon.have subbed mate great vids keep it up;)
I'd put the wide angle mirrors on the inside corners where you're only looking at your shoulders anyway. No point using the only part of your mirror that works. But that's just me. ☺ Nice set up. 👍
I didnt realise you can still buy these bikes, just found a place in the USA that sells them. I like that fuel tank you fitted. Used to own DR600's back in the late 80's...really liked them.
Nice one :) the old man used to ride the 600s also. The dr650 is surprisingly still going. Sad about the klr650 though Americans generally love them. Great bikes! The fuel tank is great imo. It almost modernizes the look of the bike just ever so slightly. Thanks for watching :)
I haven't ridden my DR650 fully loaded yet..But from riding my KTM690 long distance fully loaded. You may want to move your top bag closer to you on the rear seat. And reposition your straps. My frontend was real light and twitchy.. And moving the top bag solved it.. Your setup may be fine though... just something to keep in mind.
NzJohny ...yep, any weight at the back creates what they call a pendulum effect, like the pendulum on an old wall clock swinging with the weight at the bottom of the shaft. It’s always much better to move the weight forward, and of course to put your lightest things there like sleeping bags etc.
Great video of your mods! I just got the Acerbis tank last week and I agree I totally love it on there. Did you ever make a video about the LEDs? I'm curious how you wired them up and stuff.
Thanks mate :) actually I am in the process of getting another dr650 and the led is one of the things I'm not going to put back on. Didnt seem to give me all that much light. I just went straight to the battery with a switch. Better planning next time I think.
NzJohny ...I can recommend the Cyclops LED bulb. It’s $75 or so, but it pumps out heaps more light, nice white light, and only draws 38w on high beam. Those 38w throw more light than an upgraded 90w bulb
Great video, thanks for making it! You said that you've heard that there isn't enough grease in the steering and rear linkage, so you added more. I have to ask...when you took it apart, what was YOUR opinion? Did you think there was a real lack of grease, or did you just decide that as long as you already took it apart, you might as well add more grease? I'm a brand new DR owner, and I don't feel very confident on my mechanical abilities. So I'm really wondering if this is something I really need to try to tackle.
Honestly it wasnt that bad! My personal preference I would like to have more so I did as I cross alot of rivers etc. They will be fine how they are for some time from new. Thanks for watching:)
@@NzJohny Thank you for the reply! That helps me alot. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and looking forward to checking out both your new and old videos!
What did you end up doing for the suspension, and who did you use for the revalve in Christchurch? I'm also in Christchurch and just ordered a new DR650. I'm thinking of going with Plex valve for the fork and the FFRC piston and shim stack for the rear. As a dirt rider and DH mountain biker I just know the stock suspension won't be good enough for me.
Sounds like the way to go mate. I actually didn't end up doing anything and since sold the bike. Long story short I have another dr650 now. So if u r happy with your suspension setup when u do it then I'd love to hear how it is.
Your DR looks great! I'm looking for a windscreen for my DR, where did you get yours? I'm 5'10" so it might be right for me. Thanks for the good information
Hey mate :) they fit perfectly. At first I thought the bars were going to pull the cables but the end result is slightly more tension on the cables but still all slack and no rubbing on anything etc. Thanks for watching :)
Hey mate. Yes absolutely. I actually had to make spacers to accommodate the lack of side pegs. Most side racks take this in mind. Correction. Yep u are fine keeping the pegs for bags
My DR looks very much like yours, with exception of the Acerbis tank. My tank is stock. On the rear fender mod, how's that working out with you? I was thinking about doing that, but it seems like a lot of people who've done it are reversing it and putting the "dad fender" back on because of mud fly. The rest of my bike is nearly a duplicate of yours. I'd also like to know what brackets you used to mount your auxiliary lights. I have those same lights, but I have mine down on my forks. I upgraded my headlight and they seem to give it additional width where they are. I'd like to add more on my Bark Busters for distance. Thanks.
Hey mate. No problem with the fender mod at all for me. The led brackets are just 2 diy alloy bent to 90 degrees and bolted to the hand gaurds. About 4mm thick alloy
@@NzJohny If you get tired of looking at your shoulders in your mirrors, I picked up some mirror extensions off of eBay for $27 (American). I thought they were a little over priced for what they were, but if I had to do it all over again, I'd do it right now without a flinch. Best thing I've done in a while. I did break down and order an Acerbis tank (5.3gallon) this week. I'll probably order 2 petcocks (right and left) and "T" the fuel line. I don't like the plastic petcock that comes with the tank, and I've seen folks get real low on fuel and not be able to access the fuel on the right side. Had to watch your video again.👍
Hey mate :) it was a seat concepts low version "foam and cover kit that you buy and staple on yourself. I did like it alot but now I am on my 2nd dr650 and was thinking about the sargent seat Thanks for watching
I buy A DR650 today! Its probly the topping on the icing of the dumbest things I have ever done cake. I only have "rider permit" and need 2 ride with someone with a real M endorsement in Colorado. Looking 4 some help to get my bike 2 pass my drive test 4 the real M endorsement of my own. legal beagle. And promise to pass it on. We go to Breckenridge or Grand Junction. Leaving from the western state. Colorado.
RagedKLX i was actually going to buy a drz400 before this bike. But i didnt because of that reason. I wanted something that would do long distance road riding. I am often going 80mph and the bike is perfectly fine. I love the drz400 though
oh man i appreciate the reply! going to show this to my buddy. I think I am going to sell the 400 and get the dr650. I mean i love in Colorado so there is not many single tracks. they are all very wide trails so I think it will be perfect for a dr650.
Check out a DR650 build here...czcams.com/video/k7o7zbDH2tg/video.html
I love your bike mate that’s just what I want but can only find very old dr 650 in the UK 🇬🇧 😭
@@derricksinfield6477 thanks mate. What about the wr250. Drz400. Xr650l. Klr650?
NzJohny ADV yes I’m looking at a Drz 400 as it’s a bit of a lighter bike not sure how much anyway take care mate 👍🏼
Mate awesome job on the mods, the DR community is fantastic all over the world, I'm currently setting up my own & alway's looking to see what other people have done and are doing. Great job!! will follow the build with Interest. R.S.M.
Grissle thanks mate! The DR community is amazing thats for sure
Now you just made me have to add a bunch of new things to my list of mods . Very nice DR650 !
Nice!! Thanks man Would love to see it. Going to do my second dr650 in the near future once the car sells. Thanks for watching!!
You're making it easier for me to choose a DR.
I have a prop stand in the bag. Now after watching your cool video. Am going to move it outside the bag. Nice bike you have and color scheme
Douglas Rhine thanks man! Appreciate it :)
Looks good, I have been watching all of the videos I can on the DR650. I just got a 2018 DR650 and I am making a list of the mods I need to do to mine.
Nice mate :) keep us posted
It's beautiful.
I want a Acerbis big tank.
Looks awesome! Nice job.
Really nice work Johny. Pretty much the complete package now (mainly the suspension to go as you mentioned) Good call on the bar risers. I tried them with the stock bars & ditched them after a couple of rides (I now have Renthals too). Happy ridin' mate!
DiRty650 thanks mate!! 😎😎
Muy buen trabajo, hermosa moto, que la disfrutes...
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The bike is like a toy.
A very nice upgrade.
Love it.
It sure is 😅 thanks for watching
A very nice upgrade. ILove it.
Thanks mate :)
looks awesome mate, good work.
Thanks man
Nice looking set up.
thanks man
Nice video guy. There's one for sale close to me and I might plunk down for it. Now put another shrimp on the "Bobby".
Thanks NZ Johnny. 👍
Thanks for watching mate
Very nice looking DR
Thanks for watching :)
Me encanta esa máquina, felicidades y a seguirla disfrutando.
¡seguro! Gracias. Hope that is correct ;)
Awesome job on the mods mate,Happy riding :)
Oh dam thanks mate!!! Watched all your dr650 videos! When's the next video? Thanks for watching
Haha all good man cheers. yeah gotta get another gopro my other ones done. its been a while between uploads for me but should be back in the game soon.have subbed mate great vids keep it up;)
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I'd put the wide angle mirrors on the inside corners where you're only looking at your shoulders anyway. No point using the only part of your mirror that works.
But that's just me. ☺
Nice set up. 👍
Good point mate :)
Fine bike mate
Nice setup.
Thanks mate :)
Vary nice thank you for showing
Thanks for watching :)
Hey brother, hello from Canada. A new sub here. Looking forward to seeing videos from home on your channel.
Thanks heaps mate :)
Bike is looking good mate :)
jeff taswelder thanks heaps mate. Nice videos btw!
I didnt realise you can still buy these bikes, just found a place in the USA that sells them. I like that fuel tank you fitted. Used to own DR600's back in the late 80's...really liked them.
Nice one :) the old man used to ride the 600s also. The dr650 is surprisingly still going. Sad about the klr650 though Americans generally love them. Great bikes! The fuel tank is great imo. It almost modernizes the look of the bike just ever so slightly. Thanks for watching :)
@@NzJohny no probs :) yes that tank fitted reminds me of the 600 tank in some ways.
THANK YOU.
VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
Thanks for watching :)
@@NzJohny
Pleasure!
You can raise THAT wind screen higher. Just position it higher up the head light cover
Yip :) might give that a shot at some point
I haven't ridden my DR650 fully loaded yet..But from riding my KTM690 long distance fully loaded. You may want to move your top bag closer to you on the rear seat. And reposition your straps. My frontend was real light and twitchy.. And moving the top bag solved it.. Your setup may be fine though... just something to keep in mind.
Z Shark thanks mate. I will try that out for sure! Usually my top back is just a sleeping bag etc so pretty light. But il move it foward next time
Since pushed the bag forward and it makes a nice difference. So thanks again mate
NzJohny ...yep, any weight at the back creates what they call a pendulum effect, like the pendulum on an old wall clock swinging with the weight at the bottom of the shaft. It’s always much better to move the weight forward, and of course to put your lightest things there like sleeping bags etc.
Nice bike mate... almost identical to mine
Good taste ;)
Beautiful Bike. These things have led me to really dislike my exc ktm
Great video of your mods! I just got the Acerbis tank last week and I agree I totally love it on there. Did you ever make a video about the LEDs? I'm curious how you wired them up and stuff.
Thanks mate :) actually I am in the process of getting another dr650 and the led is one of the things I'm not going to put back on. Didnt seem to give me all that much light. I just went straight to the battery with a switch. Better planning next time I think.
NzJohny ...I can recommend the Cyclops LED bulb. It’s $75 or so, but it pumps out heaps more light, nice white light, and only draws 38w on high beam. Those 38w throw more light than an upgraded 90w bulb
@@ronanrogers4127 thanks for the suggestion! Will be looking into that
Thanks man
Looks like my dr. I have a gxxr 1300 muffler works great. I have extra too . Note that half of 1300 is 650 . ( people over look that)
Nice! Would that be the 40fo? Willing to part with the other? ;)
I’m seriously considering moving from my F800GS to the DR650. Great video and mods mate 👍
Thanks mate :) if you like simplicity and reduced weight then good plan. Thanks for watching
Great video, thanks for making it! You said that you've heard that there isn't enough grease in the steering and rear linkage, so you added more. I have to ask...when you took it apart, what was YOUR opinion? Did you think there was a real lack of grease, or did you just decide that as long as you already took it apart, you might as well add more grease? I'm a brand new DR owner, and I don't feel very confident on my mechanical abilities. So I'm really wondering if this is something I really need to try to tackle.
Honestly it wasnt that bad! My personal preference I would like to have more so I did as I cross alot of rivers etc. They will be fine how they are for some time from new. Thanks for watching:)
@@NzJohny Thank you for the reply! That helps me alot. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and looking forward to checking out both your new and old videos!
♥️😍♥️🐷 Did you ever alert the windscreen or add a deflector?
What did you end up doing for the suspension, and who did you use for the revalve in Christchurch? I'm also in Christchurch and just ordered a new DR650. I'm thinking of going with Plex valve for the fork and the FFRC piston and shim stack for the rear. As a dirt rider and DH mountain biker I just know the stock suspension won't be good enough for me.
Sounds like the way to go mate. I actually didn't end up doing anything and since sold the bike. Long story short I have another dr650 now. So if u r happy with your suspension setup when u do it then I'd love to hear how it is.
Your DR looks great! I'm looking for a windscreen for my DR, where did you get yours? I'm 5'10" so it might be right for me. Thanks for the good information
Hey mate :) I got it from a company in Australia called "screens for bikes" it's a really nice windshield! Thanks for watching:)
Thanks Johny, I'll keep watching to catch the brand name, good luck on suspension!
Go it! Screens for Bikes !
Hey Johnny did the Renthal bars fit with no issues regarding clutch or brake cables been to tight ?
Hey mate :) they fit perfectly. At first I thought the bars were going to pull the cables but the end result is slightly more tension on the cables but still all slack and no rubbing on anything etc. Thanks for watching :)
Hello. Pretty neat work you have done there. Is there a way to have the sidebags and still retain the pillion pegs?
Hey mate. Yes absolutely. I actually had to make spacers to accommodate the lack of side pegs. Most side racks take this in mind. Correction. Yep u are fine keeping the pegs for bags
@@NzJohny Thankyou.
Buena noche caballero, Donde puedo conseguir las maletas el juego completo amigo
What happened to the front sproket shield that you put on from a earlier video?
This is an older video of my 2017. I later got a 2019 and installed the sprocket cover. Never did on my 2017 :)
My DR looks very much like yours, with exception of the Acerbis tank. My tank is stock. On the rear fender mod, how's that working out with you? I was thinking about doing that, but it seems like a lot of people who've done it are reversing it and putting the "dad fender" back on because of mud fly. The rest of my bike is nearly a duplicate of yours. I'd also like to know what brackets you used to mount your auxiliary lights. I have those same lights, but I have mine down on my forks. I upgraded my headlight and they seem to give it additional width where they are. I'd like to add more on my Bark Busters for distance. Thanks.
Hey mate. No problem with the fender mod at all for me. The led brackets are just 2 diy alloy bent to 90 degrees and bolted to the hand gaurds. About 4mm thick alloy
@@NzJohny If you get tired of looking at your shoulders in your mirrors, I picked up some mirror extensions off of eBay for $27 (American). I thought they were a little over priced for what they were, but if I had to do it all over again, I'd do it right now without a flinch. Best thing I've done in a while. I did break down and order an Acerbis tank (5.3gallon) this week. I'll probably order 2 petcocks (right and left) and "T" the fuel line. I don't like the plastic petcock that comes with the tank, and I've seen folks get real low on fuel and not be able to access the fuel on the right side. Had to watch your video again.👍
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Hey man with that skid plate can you get your oil filter out?
Sure can. Easily :)
Is your Acerbis tank Black or Suzuki Grey? Top videos, thx.
It's the black one. Thanks for watching :)
I don’t know if I missed it but what seat is that and was it worth the money
Hey mate :) it was a seat concepts low version "foam and cover kit that you buy and staple on yourself. I did like it alot but now I am on my 2nd dr650 and was thinking about the sargent seat Thanks for watching
I buy A DR650 today! Its probly the topping on the icing of the dumbest things I have ever done cake. I only have "rider permit" and need 2 ride with someone with a real M endorsement in Colorado. Looking 4 some help to get my bike 2 pass my drive test 4 the real M endorsement of my own.
legal beagle. And promise to pass it on. We go to Breckenridge or Grand Junction. Leaving from the western state. Colorado.
hello... the winshield whats the brand?
Screens for bikes. From Australia :)
Hey mate, is the 20 or 25L tank?
This one is the 20ltr :)
Nice video 🤙🏻 what size is the Acerbis fuel tank? The 5 or 6 gallon?
That would be the 5.2 gallon or 20 ltr :)
fuel tank capacity with how much Km u can cover ???
390km until reserve
can your DR650 cruise 70 75 MPH? I do mini tours with my drz400 and engine screams at 70 lol
RagedKLX i was actually going to buy a drz400 before this bike. But i didnt because of that reason. I wanted something that would do long distance road riding. I am often going 80mph and the bike is perfectly fine. I love the drz400 though
oh man i appreciate the reply! going to show this to my buddy. I think I am going to sell the 400 and get the dr650. I mean i love in Colorado so there is not many single tracks. they are all very wide trails so I think it will be perfect for a dr650.
A DR650 will cruise at 80 mph all day.
Where you located mate? If any where near Adelaide, I would come to you immediately for mods. Love your oil filter.
Im over in nz but I did live in adelaide awhile. Bugger 👍👍
You put a grey tank on a black bike!? Whyyyy?
Its definitely a black tank :)
Hi Mate, is that the Acerbis 20l or 25l fuel tank please?
Hey mate. That is the 20ltr acerbis tank. My tests gave me 390 km until reserve 3 times. Chers
Had a 72' Kawasucky 100. Sold it for 100. The person who bought it from me dubbed it "the motor penis"
Drop your counter sprocket to a 14 ..... wake it up
That's exactly what I plan on doing. Will be interesting to see. It's always had a long first gear. Hopefully helps a bit. Thanks for watching