Meet Sunny! A walkthrough of my 2011 Suzuki DR650 built for my journey from Ohio to Ushuaia!
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- čas přidán 6. 11. 2019
- As a reponse to requests that have been made on my ADV Rider blog as well as my FB page, here is a walk around of my DR650 named Sunny, detailing changes I made when I built her in April 2018 for my trip.
Sunny is a 2011 Suzuki DR650 purchased in 2018 at Bedford Suzuki in Bedford PA with 62 miles on her, for $4000 OTD!
Here is a link to my blog on Adventure Rider with lots of pictures and descriptions from my journey!
advrider.com/f/threads/cycle-...
Some things done to her that were not mentioned in the video:
*NSU screw mod-NSU screws were replaced and safety wired.
*Starter motor modded with a Warp9 end cap with a sealed bearing.
*stock battery replaced with a larger-than-stock capacity AGM battery by Moto-Batt.
*Eastern Beaver switched fuse harness added that has fused connections in the fairing tower for the GPS, LED lightbar and USB outlet.
*Added a retainer for the countershaft seal.
*Crankshaft cap and timing mark cap replaced with ones that have large allen head fittings, as the stock ones are known for seizing.
*Rear shock is a Cogent Suspension Mojave model, sprung and valved for my load and weight.
*Small ceramic skull on the front fender (source in Oazaca MX) serves to ward off evil spirits in front of the bike while underway. Has functioned perfectly for over a year on the road now.
*Brake and clutch lever replaced with adjustable reach 3-finger levers sourced from China (copies of expensive levers) and work perfectly.
*Wireless heat controller nounted to the left handlebar (for the Gerbings heated jacket liner) is made by Warm n Safe.
*Locking mount for the Zumo 595 GPS is made by Zumolocks.
*Most nuts and bolts connected to main or subframe have had Nordlock anti-vibration washers added.
The bike is named after Monkey D. Luffy's ship the "Thousand Sunny" from the popular Manga/Anime series "One Piece".
Please also see my video from Brazil where I interview Sunny!! Link is here:
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I've seen a lot of DR650 videos but this is up there with the most well thought-out setup. Really well-considered mods - i bet you absolutely love this bike!
Thanks man! She’s still running great. What a fantastic travel bike she has been. Hope you subscribed!
Now this is a fn goer not a showr!! Your definitely doing that damn thing!! If this bike could talk, the stories it would tell, gettn er done, living the life!!
Haha. Thanks. We are on the way to Alaska right now. Check out my latest video
That is a beautifully straightforward adventure bike. I really like it because it is effectively entirely low tech (apart from the Garmin etc of course); no complex fixes/repairs to worry about even if you're 200 miles out in a South American desert. A superb and truly individualised machine.
All the reasons I've just purchased one myself...for simplicity. Same reason I drive an 1988 Landrcruiser.. its old school design. And my speed boats a 1973 Invader... old school.
Great meeting you at WWW and riding back to NE Ohio. Noticed everything you upgraded is still working after 2 years! Especially the side bags
It was great riding with you Jim. Glad you enjoyed the rally!
Looked you up from a comment section elsewhere....glad I did bro!.
That's a really good set up you have, learnt a few things about getting the DR ready for a RTW trip...thanx for sharing!!
Thank you for the kind words Maina! I hope you subscribed! More riding and new videos this year
This is the coolest bike I’ve ever seen.
Haha! She’s been a great machine and great companion! Thanks! Hope you subscribed!
I was linked to your video from the DR650 Facebook group and I'm really impressed with all the customizations you've done to your bike. It really shows how you can make it your own.
Thanks man. Hope you enjoyed it and hope you checked out some ride videos from South America, and subscribed!
That is an amazing build! Thanks for sharing so many great mods.
You’re quite welcome. Let me know if you have any questions
Great set up on your bike. Look forward to seeing your adventures.
I've been on the road since June 2018. I have been stranded in Brazil now for over two months. If you check out my blog you can see two years of excellent pictures from the journey. I'll continue when the borders reopen
Absolutely fascinating man! I’m sitting in Alaska right now day dreaming of traveling cross country on a dual sport and came across your video.. in 3 days I’m going to be leaving Denali National Park and driving (my truck) to Deadhorse AK before heading back home to Youngstown OH.. I saw your OH plate too! Pretty cool man, you got me super inspired!!
Glad you enjoyed it and happy It inspired you!
You have the best outfitted and most capable DR I have seen. Yours is a serious bike, with no junk. thanks for sharing.
Thanks man. I’m starting to get the parts together for a rebuild
Now that's a labour of love!! Nice work and great information. Thank you
You’re welcome! Hope you subscribed!
Greetings from Ireland, probably the most sorted dr I've come across. Well done.
Ride safe 😎
Thanks man. I appreciated that! Did you watch the video where I interview my bike about it’s thoughts on the trip lol?
The wheels are amazing!!!
Thanks. Woodys Wheels are indestructible. Hope you subscribed
@@DanielByersCycleSouth do they have a website?
@@payattention2945 yes, it’s not “they”, it’s me. I travel solo RTW.
My blog with lots of pics and info is here. It helps if you subscribe to my CZcams channel as well! Thanks.
Link to blog
www.advrider.com/f/threads/cycle-south-%E2%99%BE-blazing-a-trail-through-17-countries-all-true-adventure-and-action.1296625/
Thanks for the walkthrough, Dan! It's tremendously helpful :).
You’re welcome!
Safe journeys. Love the videos and the bike. I've owned one for years and to me it's the best dual sport there is. Take care.
I agree. The DR is like a lump of clay. Can be made into whatever you like
Wow that’s a fantastic set up
Thanks man!
I've seen a few of your photos on FB....Glad that the digital universe made it possible to find your YT channel. Your bike is set up!! I also have a DR650 I've outfitted for overland trips. So far I've put about 45,000 miles in Mexico and Central America so far and it feels like I just scratched the surface. I tried to keep my bike looking as stock as possible while being as physically bulletproof as possible...Excel Wheels, Cogent suspension (F&R), upgraded stator for heated vest, usb for charging, 6.6 gal tank...lots of extras but that bike is king in South of the US border. Also, I'm from Medina county, OH...I live in Seattle now but just wanted to say RIDE FAR my friend!!
Thanks Brad! Your bike sounds solid. I never worried about looking stock lol
Great setup, I liked it so much I subscribed 👍
Thank you! Check out my blog on Adv as well
Such an awesome set up
Thanks man. Sorry for not replying earlier. My bad. Hope you’ve enjoyed a few videos
Sounds like you're feeling well? Pleased to see Sunny is rolling along so good.
Hi Jay!. Yes, feeling pretty good right now. I'll be here in Lima Peru until the 13th, where I'll then ride towards the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu/Cusco. I'll spend around a week there and then will ride south to Puno and then the border with Chile. Hopefully by then the amount of protests and roadblocks in Chile will taper off a bit. Glad to see your comment!
Very nice luv the Tyres & rims 😍👍
Woodys Wheel Works make the finest wheels in the world! Hope you subscribed and watched a few rides from my journey
1st Place prize for the most DR mods!!! 🏆 well done thanks
Thanks Darren. There were a few other things I could have done lol
Great video, very informative...thanks for sharing
You’re welcome Tom. Have you read my blog or seen any of the other videos on my CZcams channel?
Very Nice.. looking good Dan...
Thanks Dave.
Keep it simple and function leads the "design"... Love it :)
Thank you! Happy new year!
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome John! Sorry I didn’t reply earlier.
Hope you’ve enjoyed a few of my other videos
Nice bike!! 🤙
this is a beauty!!!
Thank you MotoMob!!
Awesome bike man!
Thanks!
Mighty DR very nice 👌
Thanks Mike! It’s been a fantastic bike to travel on long term
Dude your my hero!
Thanks man!
Hey Dan, many of the modifications you have on your bike, I have incorporated in my current rebuild of mine. I’m going to use soft luggage on my bike although currently there isn’t much travel in my immediate plans. Hope you are back on the road and well.
Thanks Bill. Happy New Year and stay healthy
Further searching and I found them. Thanks.
Word of caution: one of the front mounts attaches to the actual lower section of the rubber-mounted oil cooler!! A crash in Guatemala not only broke the mount, but also broke the corner of the oil cooler off. Luckily I found someone in Honduras to weld the aluminum. I have since changed that mount entirely to attach to the actual frame like the other side. I don’t really recommend them. I emailed Dirt Racks about the failure and they never replied
@@DanielByersCycleSouth Thanks for the update.
I am looking to ride south in 2023 and would like to get some insights on the ride if that interests you. Maybe you have an email address where we can swap information and ideas.
@@vanislerider7311 have you read my blog? It’s quite extensive with a shit ton of pictures and info and nonsense lol
@@vanislerider7311 Here is a link:
advrider.com/f/threads/cycle-south-%E2%99%BE-denver.1296625/
Awesome thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You’re quite welcome!
Thank you.
You’re welcome. Glad folks are enjoying the video
What an amazing set up! Thanks so much for making this video. I lived in Chile for a year and I want to ride down there from Canada one day.
Chile was excellent. Some incredible scenery!
Great video. I see you are a Bob fan. I saw him in 79 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Changed my life.
I see this video is 3 years old. I will have to go alllll the way back and watch your trip south. I as well have done the trip in the past.
Question
How did your bike mods hold up?
I am looking at some JNS stuff
New bars and risers.
Engine guards.
Any other input would be appreciated.
Thanks for the content
Jim
Hey man. Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed!
Sunny is holding up great. The only JNS part I wouldn’t do again is the aluminum chain guard. Repeatedly cracked and broke. Replaced with another cheap plastic one (one from DR200 fit and cost less)
You can read my blog here:
www.advrider.com/f/threads/cycle-south-%E2%99%BE-blazing-a-trail-through-17-countries-all-true-adventure-and-action.1296625/
Love my DR650!
@@DanielByersCycleSouth I thought I subscribed. Will look again. I found it difficult to follow your trip on CZcams. There seemed to be other creators and some cartoon stuff. Not sure what I was doing wrong.
Just setting my dr for another SA trip. The one I just got came completely stock. Also hate the idea of order from Australia. B and B has great stuff but shipping cost could kill me
@@chasinggeckos8843 my CZcams videos are scattered indeed, so you gotta dig a little through videos on my channel. The shorts are intended for a different audience that share my passion for the manga series “One Piece”. My bike is named after the ship in the series, the Thousand Sunny!
Most important mod - one piece stickers!
She’s named the Thousand Sunny after all. One Piece rocks
@@DanielByersCycleSouth Thanks for sharing these mods and yes, One Piece is awesome!
hmmm I think there may be a possibility the name Sunny was inspired by the Thousand Sunny 😂. Nice looking bike!
You’re absolutely correct! My last bike prior was the Going Merry!
This bike looks so good that I am going to ride it and make my own review... 😋🤣🇺🇸🇨🇷
You should post a link here to your video Esteban
@@DanielByersCycleSouth for sure... your review is so great... I am going to watch it again while working ... I share my KLR friends again Sunnys uploading videl in Stahlrattle
Good job billy
Billy? Care to elaborate lol?
You're the real deal.
Thanks lol. Sunny was damaged in an accident this past November on my return to the United States. I’m still undergoing multiple surgeries to try to walk again. Sunny has been repaired better than ever. Staying in Denver
@@DanielByersCycleSouth awww man I hate to hear that, but I know you'll be walking and riding again in no time, and you'll be better than ever too.
Dan where did you get the windscreen attachment for the Yenkro faring? I would like to have a little more wind protection since I'm tall as well
Neville, the adjustable windshield itself (two height positions) is from Yenkro themselves. You can get the fairing with or without. If you are referring to the additional adjustable deflector on top of the Yenkro windscreen, it's an inexpensive one from China that works great. Here is a link:
www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Clip-On-Screen-Windshield-Extension-Spoiler-Wind-Deflector/302914259688?hash=item468718cae8:g:AZUAAOSwOgdYy4dT
@@DanielByersCycleSouth The one on the Yenkro was the one I was referring to. I just ordered one and did not have that option and a friend of mine also has one but it was not an option that Procycle told us about. I wonder if there is a kit that they sell that we can install ourselves. I'll have to email them.
Thanks for the information and the link
Nice build. Quick question. is the exhaust a plug and play from the gsxr or you have to work it? thanks
Procycle makes and sells a mid-pipe specifically designed to fit the x40FOx GSXR muffler. The hard part is finding a x40FOx muffler.
Here is a link to the midpipe:
procycle.us/index.php/product/230-mid-pipe-kit-gsxr
Better solution is Procycle’s own stainless system. Wasn’t available when I did the build. Link here:
procycle.us/index.php/product/233-muffler-slip-procycle-ss1
Thanks for a great video on what you modified.
I'm sorry I sold mine to buy a BMW. The DR never let me down and I could pick it up, unlike the Beemer
Maybe I missed it but I didn't see anything on the rear shock. I assume it's not the stock unit and a different spring?
It’s a Cogent Mojave, sprung for the weight I’m carrying
Beautiful excellent preparation I wanted to ask you which tires you mount and what kind of voltage regulator you used thanks
Tires are a wear item and on a trip like this, it’s not worth focusing on tires, as you won’t always be able to get the tires you want. At times you’re lucky to find anything that fits.
That said, favorites are Mitas E-07’s and MotoZ Tractionator GPS.
I got the mosfet RR from Procycle, already wired to plug right in
@@DanielByersCycleSouth Grazie della gentile risposta questa è la mia dr 650 1991 Djebel czcams.com/video/B90_2HNnBxo/video.html
Great setup. I'm trying to find the Mule Pack panniers, but not sure if still made? Hope you're able to secure another SV some day for unencumbered street riding fun. On the same kick now with ADV riding, however just getting into it myself.
Get the Mule Pack panniers direct from Acme Zoom. When you order them, tell the owner Bob Earl I sent you!
Sunny handles well enough even fully loaded for me to get my street kicks as well.
When this motor dies I’ll plug a new motor in
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Could you give us a review on the crush rubber replacement durability ? Man I Luv those rims & Tyres 😍👍 links please 🙏🏽 much thanks 🙏🏽
Hey Bryan. Let me put it to you with numbers.
In the first 20,000 miles on Sunny I went through two sets of OEM cush rubbers, with the second set being used with spacers cut from an inner tube to tighten up the amount of play that developed.
Then I installed the polyurethane Procycle cush rubbers.
That was 40,000 miles ago and there is still no play.
There is a modification you can have done to the sprocket carrier on DR650’s that adds a second bearing that is said to eliminate the issue that causes fast cush rubber wear, but I didn’t do that modification. And still it works great. They are a cheap investment.
The wheels were custom made by Woodys Wheel Works in Denver.
Can order them here:
woodyswheelworks.com/
I went looking for the Dirt rakes engine guards from Canada but nothing showed up, do you have a link?
Sorry I didn’t reply earlier. Missed your question. Here ya go
www.dirtracks.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAlMCOBhCZARIsANLid6bt_wbA88xb4Q7DSTYlBwlJOEyrNncJSJ6nPpj9RuI8s_sxTRHgh5oaAnbEEALw_wcB
Did you replace the stock stator along with the rectifier for more DC Voltage to handle the extra electrical items?
No, I left with a stock stator, though I used a MOSFET RR. Have to be judicious with what I run together.
Thanks! I'm going to do the same for the extra DC draw. I've almost got my DR650 finished to start traveling May 1st. I sold everything in 2017 at 49 yrs old and spent my first 3 years sailing down the Pacific Coastline then spent the last two years RVing and now will spend years on my bike. I'm hoping to ship it overseas eventually but will head from Tucson Arizona to Alaska this summer and then head to South America. I just found your channel so I'm sure to learn more of what to expect. What are your plans after Peru?
@@SailingCorina sorry I didn’t reply. I’ve been living in Denver for the last 15 months, undergoing surgery after surgery to try to repair my left leg which was crushed in an accident on my second day back in the US after a 9 month Covid lockdown in Brasíl
Hope you subscribed! I’ll be back on the road soon with more content
Very nice.. I'm jealous..I have a question. The style of faring you have.. is that higher than the other version? The other version without the KTM light I see looks tall without any windshield.. Wonder which provides best wind protection? I'm 5'9" . With your faring I might not get buffeting on the helmet without the wind deflector you added.👍 Very nice bike. And you run stock rear shock with new spring?
Hey Kevin. Yenkro makes two versions, with and without the windscreen. The one without is taller for sure than the other without screen. I’m just over six foot and have always found an adjustment that works. Only in far southern Patagonia where the winds were unbearable did I remove the extension and run the windscreen in the low setting. I also removed the bill from my helmet to reduce wind buffeting and neck strain. I love my Yenkro
@@DanielByersCycleSouth sure like the looks of that thing.. both of them.. I guess it's a better option than that Lynx model with a touring screen fitted. 12.5" x 12.5" adjustable height. Mounting is leaving weight on bars also
Yeah. After three years traveling Latin America and 60,000 miles I’d never go back to adding weight to the steering like it was stock. Transforms the bike along with Cogent DDC cartridges and springs
I just realized you named it the sunny from the straw hats. Great. Are you going to tour with friends I'd like to see that.
Hey Mozilla. I just recently returned to the US with Sunny after being stuck in Brazil 7 months due to Covid closing all the borders in South America. Shortly after returning I was badly injured in an accident and am currently staying with a friend in Denver trying to recuperate. I did ride off and on with friends during the three years on the road
@@DanielByersCycleSouth I hope all is well with you, get a lot of rest my guy. When will you be putting out more content.
@@mozlla4958 I’ve been concentrating more on writing for the moment. Just had an article accepted by Traverse Magazine and am working on other stuff too. You can also follow my blog with tons of pictures and information here:
advrider.com/f/threads/cycle-south-%E2%99%BE.1296625/
See my new video just uploaded
( Roughly ) how much $$$ invested in your build ?
Hey Marty! Thanks for watching the video, and that's a good question. I was fortunate to find my 2011 DR650 used at a dealer in PA with only 62 miles on her, and negotiated a $4000 OTD cost for the bike itself. The modifications added up to around $4500, so less than $9000 all in. Maybe that sounds high for a DR, but shes certainly one of a kind (unless someone replicates the build) and has proven herself to be a wonderful bike. Over 47,000 miles now. I'm currently stranded in Brazil due to the borders all being closed because of the COVID pandemic. I'm not riding her now, as a simple injury from a fall would put me into a hospital in Brazil....not something anyone would want right now, as the pandemic is running rampant in some parts of this country. I still start her up a few times a week to keep the gas in the carb fresh, and she still running very well, ready to take me further north back towards the US (I already made it to Ushuaia)
What tires are you running?
Barry I’ll run whatever I can find while traveling the world.
Back here in the States, in the land of plenty, my two favorites are the Mitas E-07 set or the MotoZ Tractionator GPS set. Either are great all-rounders and last a long time
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Get my response Barry?
Rear shock?
Cogent Mojave. Sprung and valved for a full load
@@DanielByersCycleSouth thanks Dan, thought there’d be no way it’s would be stock 😎
Your going to have to put dual wheels on that thing
Not sure I understand. Care to be more clear?
Really sick build, but I don't think I would ride something like that that screams money around the world through lots of dodgy places.
22 countries and counting and never had a problem like that. Folks love her
@DanielByersCycleSouth Yeah for sure that's been my experience as well is that most people everywhere are friendly. But still there are lots of desperate poor people around the globe. That's why my travel bike looks like beat up pos with a crappy spray job and duffel bags for luggage.
@@Shrouded_reaper whatever floats your boat.
When my Elon musk dogecoin go up I'm gonna get 6 bikes lol
WTF??
enough . . to much tech
A DR650 is “too much tech” lol??