A couple of years ago I rebuilt my (low mileage) 96. I'd recommend giving the suspension bushes the same treatment because they were just as dry as the head bearings. I think that in the Suzuki factory just install the bearings "as supplied" with no real additional grease applied, which from a logistics sense is understandable because packing bearings is messy and time consuming. The guys on the production line are against the clock. One thing I would really recommend is taking out the longer engine bolts and greasing those, as they will corrode into the engine cases and frame over time. Best wishes from the UK.....where we would describe those bearings as "Dry as a Nun's clunge" ;-)
What bike stand do you use? Everything affordable I find on scamazon has a lift weight well below the DR650. But yours seems smaller. Has it worked well?
Keep em coming mate. I'm picking up my DR next week 👍🏻 I've been looking at those clym(?) Manuals.. would you recommend ? Looking forward to putting some of your tips into practice. Cheers mate.
Good stuff mate. I know of clym manuals and heard good things. I usually just go for it and try reverse what I took off remembering how tight things are. I guess 1 bonus is that I record everything on camera so it makes it easier putting it back together. But the clym manual sounds like a good idea :)
Hi I’m about to get my first dr and enjoying yo-yo excellent Great vids ... where did you get your work stand/ lift from ? Looks like ones that Toroedo 7 has it or ones on trademe ?.... ist it any good as some have max lift weights of 160 kg and drugs 166 ... cheers Os where in nz are you ??
Hey mate. I'm in Christchurch nz. The lift / stand was from trademe. Maybe 2013 ish when I bought it. I got it for my kx125 and it does have a 160kg weight limit. I have cut and re welded it to fit under the dr650 "less ground clearance" works well. Thanks for watching :)
Chers mate! Lol yeah my last dr had the seat concepts. I was going to get it again but covid came along and now I have been busy buying tools. "Compressors. Dremels. Grinders etc. I need a kick in the ass that's for sure
Fairly anorexic on the grease. I have a random question. I just put an Acerbis tank on my DR. Do you have a right side petcock on yours? I went ahead and installed one on mine, just in case I ran out of fuel, but still had some on the right side. I figured it would keep me from having to lay my bike over to get fuel, while it was loaded down.
That's a thought I have been pondering! I have ran my bike out of fuel and leaned it over with the 5.3 Acerbis and got an extra 1.5 litres / half gallon or so from it. May consider the right petcock
@@NzJohny I had difficulty finding fuel line protection (that spring over the fuel line). I finally got some, but not on any motorcycle store or web site. I ran the protection from the right side all the way to the carburetor. Protecting that fuel line from chaffing and kinking is a must (especially chaffing). I ran my crossover line from the right side around the rear of the carburetor to prevent heat damage. I also added in-line fuel filters on each petcock. Overkill? Maybe, but it's a new tank, and even with a thorough pre-rinse with fuel, there's still "stuff" that will work its way out over time. The reason I originally asked was to compare notes, so to speak.
Hey guys! If you have any other maintenance ideas then let me know otherwise this will conclude the maintenance episodes. Thanks for watching!
Have you done a video on adjusting the intake and exhaust valves yet?
I was also interested in the valves
@@michaelhunter8928 made a valve video. It's there somewhere :)
Looked just like mine did Johny.
Has anyone put grease nipples on the head sten and swinging arm...or linkages...
You make it look like an easy diy. What grease can I use for these bearings?
A couple of years ago I rebuilt my (low mileage) 96. I'd recommend giving the suspension bushes the same treatment because they were just as dry as the head bearings. I think that in the Suzuki factory just install the bearings "as supplied" with no real additional grease applied, which from a logistics sense is understandable because packing bearings is messy and time consuming. The guys on the production line are against the clock. One thing I would really recommend is taking out the longer engine bolts and greasing those, as they will corrode into the engine cases and frame over time. Best wishes from the UK.....where we would describe those bearings as "Dry as a Nun's clunge" ;-)
Nice. Good point. The front engine mount bolt was dry when I installed the bash plate. Might need to check the other.
One off the easiest instructional vids on dr with no waffle , thanks
Thx for sharing. This is my next job. 👍
What bike stand do you use? Everything affordable I find on scamazon has a lift weight well below the DR650. But yours seems smaller. Has it worked well?
Hey mate. Mine is a drc one I cut down to get under the lower ground clearance of the Dr. It's rated below the dr weight but never had an issue
Always a good feeling after repacking and knowing you're good to go.
That's for sure!
Keep em coming mate. I'm picking up my DR next week 👍🏻
I've been looking at those clym(?) Manuals.. would you recommend ?
Looking forward to putting some of your tips into practice. Cheers mate.
Good stuff mate. I know of clym manuals and heard good things. I usually just go for it and try reverse what I took off remembering how tight things are. I guess 1 bonus is that I record everything on camera so it makes it easier putting it back together. But the clym manual sounds like a good idea :)
Hi
I’m about to get my first dr and enjoying yo-yo excellent Great vids ... where did you get your work stand/ lift from ? Looks like ones that Toroedo 7 has it or ones on trademe ?.... ist it any good as some have max lift weights of 160 kg and drugs 166 ...
cheers
Os where in nz are you ??
Hey mate. I'm in Christchurch nz. The lift / stand was from trademe. Maybe 2013 ish when I bought it. I got it for my kx125 and it does have a 160kg weight limit. I have cut and re welded it to fit under the dr650 "less ground clearance" works well. Thanks for watching :)
Cheers might get one similar .. I’m in Auckland might bump into you one day on the trails 👍
Good stuff mate. Love these maintenance vids. Cant believe you still got the stock seat lol. That was first to go for me haha. ATB Jason.
Chers mate! Lol yeah my last dr had the seat concepts. I was going to get it again but covid came along and now I have been busy buying tools. "Compressors. Dremels. Grinders etc. I need a kick in the ass that's for sure
NzJohny ADV lol 👍
Fairly anorexic on the grease. I have a random question. I just put an Acerbis tank on my DR. Do you have a right side petcock on yours? I went ahead and installed one on mine, just in case I ran out of fuel, but still had some on the right side. I figured it would keep me from having to lay my bike over to get fuel, while it was loaded down.
That's a thought I have been pondering! I have ran my bike out of fuel and leaned it over with the 5.3 Acerbis and got an extra 1.5 litres / half gallon or so from it. May consider the right petcock
@@NzJohny I had difficulty finding fuel line protection (that spring over the fuel line). I finally got some, but not on any motorcycle store or web site. I ran the protection from the right side all the way to the carburetor. Protecting that fuel line from chaffing and kinking is a must (especially chaffing). I ran my crossover line from the right side around the rear of the carburetor to prevent heat damage. I also added in-line fuel filters on each petcock. Overkill? Maybe, but it's a new tank, and even with a thorough pre-rinse with fuel, there's still "stuff" that will work its way out over time. The reason I originally asked was to compare notes, so to speak.
Yeah u have the right idea mate thats for sure. Might follow suit
yep not much grease 🤔
keep well mate 😎🍺
Disappointing isnt it. Thanks for watching mate :)
well there ya go, thanks mate
Chers mate. I think the wheel bearings were worse than the head stem bearings.