Installing new handlebars and risers on the DR650
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- Dino’s Tinker Shed, S3 Ep25, Installing new handlebars and risers on the DR650.
In this episode, I will show you all the steps I took to install a new set of fat bars on my DR650. This is an easy project for most home mechanics but there are a few things to keep in mind if you tackle this project. Overall, I try my best to take you though the entire project so you can see what is involved before you tackle it yourself.
Please keep in mind I am not a mechanic myself but just a guy who likes to tinker so please check with the manufacturer of any parts you put on your bike before you begin to ensure you are doing it right.
As always, I have included chapters below so you can skip around, I realize I am bit long winded, so I do my best to let you skip though my jabbering.
How to change your grips:
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Time code chapters:
00:00- Cold opening
00:27- Intro
00:47- Overview
05:04-Componentes I used
08:03-Dissasembly
08:22- Mirror removal
09:41- Bar end removal
12:37- Control removal
18:04- Throttle removal
19:43- Grip removal
20:56- Removing the bar
22:23- Removing risers
23:10- Comparing risers
24:00- Installing new risers
25:54- Grinding the locating pins
27:40- Re-assembly
34:28- Summary
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''OTOM''...That's hilarious. Mirror image of 'MOTO'. Looks like something may have gotten lost in the translation department of the manufacturer.
LOL, I completely misses that, so obvious now. 😖, thanks for the comment
Dino
I was thinking the same thing
The length of your videos is perfect. Not everyone is a pro mechanic! Forget the haters! I enjoy how thorough and methodical you are in your explanations! I just changed my stock bars to the Tusk chub fat bars. I noticed the difference immediately , and I like the extra room on them for doo dads. Keep the great content coming!!
Thank you for the comment and the feedback, I am so happy you enjoy the content and you are spot on, I make my videos with the idea that a person is new to the sport and want to be as detailed as possible so they can see what they will be in for before they start. The disclaimer was a bit of a poke at those who not only prefer a bit quicker pace but also can not figure out I don't want to be like everyone else on you tube.
Thanks again.
Dino
Another great video Dino. The DR650 community doesn't deserve you!
You are too kind, I am just glad people find the content useful.
Dino
Dino!! Another great video. Just a comment on the message at the intro- to me, the way you take your time with your videos to truly expand on these topics is what makes your channel and videos so great! Let the impatient trolls go somewhere else. The reason I watch and like all of your shows is because of all that you put into them. Many of your videos are on upgrades I’ve already done but I watch and enjoy them anyway, and I always look forward to what’s coming next. Don’t change a thing and thank you so much for all you do!
Thank you for the feedback and support. I don't really let the trolls bother me, but I do like to "poke the bear" every once and a while to make folks like yourself smile. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Dino
Friend, I just bought my 2010 Dr 650 with 1200 miles, tires, brakes, transmission, all original! I saw your videos and I subscribed because they are great and you have already helped me a lot, I disassembled the complete motorcycle, only the chassis, engine and harness remain. cables for inspection, cleaning and complete lubrication. Today you surprised me again with the information I was looking for on the handlebar bases and I found them on Aliexpress, I was looking to move further forward and these Otoms come with that configuration, then I will choose the handlebar. A hug from Chile and thanks
Great video! Good information takes a long as it takes. One thing I really appreciate about your content is you present your information in a professional and concise manner, and you don't talk aimlessly off the cuff. Everything you share is something that's good to know and easy to understand. Please keep up the good work!
Hey Dino
You should of been a school teacher your Awesome at explaining things
Love your content
Thank you so much for the complement, glad you enjoy the content.
Dino
IDK i heard Dino is a merciless boss, kids might not do well, I think he did time in the Border services as well.@@DinosTinkerShed
I will eventually need to change out my slightly tweaked bars on my DR. This was a great tutorial and will save me a bunch of trial and error. Thanks!!
My pleasure, so glad you enjoyed it.
Dino
G’day Dino, Thanks for another great and informative video 👍🇦🇺
Thank you for the comment
Dino
Another great video Dino.
Thank you Kelly.
Dino
Great video. Love how you cut away when you were trying to put on that locknut on the risers upside down. Lol.
Lol ya there was a bit more fumbling around that I cut out.
Dino
Great video and information Dino. Thanks for the tips regarding securing the grips. I will try the hair spray 👍
Another good video with clear thoughts on your processes. I also put some slightly higher bars on my DR 650. I found the higher bars really helped with riding on gravel/dirt roads as I was more in control when standing. Another good mod from your channel. ( someone gave me the tip to use compressed air to remove the old hand grips) Thanks Dino.
Nice video Dino. I put some ProTaper bars on mine and it made a big difference in control, feel, and durability.
Thank you for the comment, yes I notices right away what a difference the slightly wider and higher bars made. I look forward to more riding to get a more refined opinion of them but so far I really like them.
Dino
Dino -concerning trolls, stupid is as stupid does.
I enjoy your videos and the detail.
Thank you for yet another informative and thoughtful instruction video. Sincerely enjoyed watching.
Glad you enjoyed it
Dino
Another great video Dino. I don't care how long you make them; q I'll still watch them.
The Vessel Impacta series of screwdrivers actually rotate 11 degrees when you strike them like an old school impact driver
Thank you for the comment and the tip about the Vessel Impacta screwdrivers, I will have to check those out.
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed my return tip for your one about the double jointed long nose pliers. I didn't know they existed. Now I can't do without them!!!!!!
@@volvogt21 I already ordered the driver, will be here tomorrow lol
@@DinosTinkerShed you won't be disappointed. It makes a great standard jis screwdriver too
Timely video as I'm looking for a new bar for my 2020 DR. Also, you look like you've lost some weight amigo; looking good!
LOL, thank you for the comment and the nod to the weight loss!
I like that red on your bike too! Great video Dino. Yes i would like to hear your thoughts on the bars and risers.
Thanks for the feedback, I will do an update before the end of season.
Dino
Gran bel video dino , ottima spiegazione , sei un maestro per noi 😊
Thank you so much I am glad you enjoyed it.
Dino
Thanks Dino! Great video.
Really enjoy your video, I have lots of winter DR projects and this is one of them, Thanks for showing me how to do it.
Thanks for watching!
Dino
Nice video ,thank you from Coral Springs FL USA .❤️❤️
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Dino
Im new to the channel and absolutely love my DR. Thanks for all the great ideas you have shared!
Thank you for the comment.
Dino
As always very informative and easy to understand!
Saludos
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Dino
Ha I'm doing this to a DR200S right now... good work!
I wish I had room for a 200 in the shed, cool bikes
@@DinosTinkerShed I can send you the measurements .. :) you can probably squeeze it in. I got it for my son to learn to ride. Wish I had that to learn on, what a blast of bike.
@calmistheway lol, your son has a great dad. My dad bought me a honda 50 mini trail when I was 10, best gift ever and started me on a path of tinkering.
Great content as usual Dino, just got mine installed following the steps in the video👍
Glad it all worked out, enjoy your new bars and thanks again for watching.
Dino
Great video Dino!
I changed the handlebar on my DR a couple of weeks ago.
I was frustrated, struggling with the grips. My girlfriend taught me the air gun trick and I got them on all the way in seconds. 😂
Right on, a boss I respected years ago told me, no one knows what they don't know, so learn from everyone. Thanks for the comment
Dino
Great vid, Dino. "Otom" brand.... Lol
That's Moto backwards! 😂
Someone already pointed it out Eric, I never put it togeather lol.
Thanks for the comment buddy
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed I noticed that right after I posted. Too funny....
Hey Dino, please tell me that you are a professional video editor or were at some point. The quality of your work is outstanding and I enjoy the relaxed pace you have while explaining things clearly and sufficiently. I've watched about 4-5 videos now, and just did the valve adjustment which went pretty well considering it was my first time on the DR650. New bar might be next.
Wow, thank you for the kind words. I'm really happy you find the quality of the content up to snuff. I have no formal background in editing at all but watched a lot of TV as a kid if that counts, lol. In truth, I just make videos I would want to watch if that makes sense. Again, thank you very much for the feedback.
Dino
I started to watch this ytd but had to stop mid vid otherwise 1 would have been 1st to comment. Another great video Dino well done. You should do a heated grip video. I used to baulk at heated grips but my DR came with them but some mornings if it's cold they really do make a difference. If you were over here I would let you try mine out. OH and Bark busters too they are a given.
Thanks for the advice, all my snow machines have heated grips and they are really nice. I really do run hot and even in the winter I sometimes ride with them off if the temp is not below 0 celsius. However I just may have to install them so I can ride later in the season.
Thanks again
Dino
To remove tight Phillips head screws, use a battery powered 1/4” impact driver with a screwdriver tip.
Great tip, thank you for sharing.
Dino
First!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you think you’ll put heated grips on your bike? Seeing all your videos makes me consider how to most efficiently do several maintenance jobs and mods at the same time.
At this point I have not really required them however I may put them on in the future if I start to ride in cooler weather.
Thank you for the question
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed It’s one of the mods I prioritize, although living in Virginia means our “winters” usually have highs in the 40s and I’m crazy enough to ride in that kind of weather.
Another excellent, informative video Dino. Length is perfect. Do you have links for the risers and bars that you could share? Many thanks.
Thank you for the comment, I always forget to place products in the description, here you go.
YZ bars
www.amazon.ca/dp/B092RV83F6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
OTom risers
www.amazon.ca/dp/B085NVQKPP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Dino. Your timing is perfect! I ordered new handlebars and risers for my dr and was wanting to change them on the WE. 😂 Have you also considered lowering the footpegs? I have done this yesterday and the comfort of the bike is tenfold! I’m 6 foot 4. Got the lowering kit from the good people at bushpig performance in Vancouver. Very easy change. Thanks for the video. Will certainly help on the weekend!
Thank you for the comment. I bought my DR used and the previous owner lowered the pegs, and yes, big improvement.
Hi Dino. I have had difficulties finding the right size length of bar for my -97 Freewind. The old original has a length of about 750 mm, but those sold in this country seems to be about 800+. If I use one of those I am afraid I have to change all the cables as well, for being too short. Another issue is the length of the bar where the clamp sits, the original is about 170mm, most of the new ones are 200mm. This might also be an issue. Do you have any suggestions on how to go about these questions? Is it advisable to cut the length of the bar 20mm on each side?
Hi Dino,
Do you recall having to reroute any cables or wires during the riser and bar installation? TIA!
Hey Dino. I can not find those bars. Found the risers but not the bars
www.amazon.ca/dp/B092RV83F6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Here is the link for them
Dino
Help. My husband and I have 2 dr650’s and are aching to get out on the trails together! But his dr650 brakes refuse to come in. We have changed all the parts, sone of them several times, and we can’t figure out why air is still in the system. We have a new master cylinder, a new metal fuel line, new bolts at he bottom, and have primed the cylinder several times. Everything is tight . How many months does it take to bleed the brakes? We have even used a pump to suck the fluid down through the system. Any suggestions?
I am sorry I missed this question and am just seeing it now. I hope you have resolved the issue, again I am not a mechanic but I have also had frustrations in the past with power sport braked on quads and motorcycles. I don't have a definitive answer for you but can pass on a few tips that have helped me before in the past that seem simple but may help.
The first is really simple but has given me frustrations before and that is to make sure to replace the master cylinder cap before you start to bleed the brakes, this is a pain if you have screws holding on the cap but I have had a few bikes that the brakes just would not bleed right without the cap on.
You can also try attaching a hose to the bleed screw, place it in a container and just open the bleed screw allowing the fluid to flow through the system. You will need to keep the cap off and add fluid as it drains through, but after 2 minutes or so you can close the screw and this often pushed out any remaining air. Tis does not work on all bikes but again this has worked for me in the past especially in automotive applications
The last thing that has worked for me is again with the cap on the master, I cycle the brake lever quickly half a dozen times before holding the lever and then opening the bleed screw. typically you would gently cycle the lever but I have found fast cycling sometines seems to help.
Again, I am sorry for the late reply, please let me know how you make out.
Dino
Good stuff Dino. Been scared to tackle this. So many options.
Off topic. Have you had issues with your steering lock at all? Mines a 2023 I put 6,200 miles on it this year and it no longer locks when I turn the wheel all the way to the left.
Never had a problem before, just recently. I even go back about an inch after wheel turned all the way where it supposed to lock.
Any suggestions? I don’t want to break my key. Even put pb blaster and wd40 into the key hole.
Thank you for the comment and question. I actually do have an issue with my steering lock. it only works with the original key. the copies I mad will start the bike but not lock the steering. I am not 100% sure but I am sure cutting a new key off the old one is the issue. I wonder if Suzuki could cut a brand new key from the VIN ? that might work if they could.
I hope this helps
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed btw your videos are amazing. Well explained and shown in detail! Hows that procycle jet kit still running for ya with the 150 main jet and stock airbox?
I been debating between procycle or dynojet kit. Dyno’s kit says to go to knotch 3 with the 150 jet.
I kno yours with procycle was knotch 4 on the needle with 150 jet.
I don’t want to mess with my air box and have a DGV2 slip on exhaust. Man does she bark with it! I think it runs leaner though. At night my header pipe glows. Dealer says its normal.
But if Suzuki has the fuel mixture screw only 3/4 turn out like yours its super lean now 😂
Thoughts on procycle or dyno jet kit? My bike runs fine, still crisp throttle and starts great but want little more power and not as lean running. Its a 2023 DR with 6,200 miles I put on it this year!
I've noticed on my new to me 2014 DR650 that the steering lock only works when the bars are turned ALMOST to full lock. I thought it didn't work because both keys did nothing. Well, I turned the bars back about half an inch and they locked right up.
@@dhealz87 correct thats how it works to lock them. My issue is the key barrel. Ended up putting in TriFlow for some lube and freed it right up! Stuff is a miracle worker
Any tips on how to "square up" the bars after swap?
Sorry for the late reply on this.
There is a bit of "adjustment" on the risers that can allow you to pull the bars square. If you can get the bike set op straight on blocks or cribbing under the frame rails. place a straight edge such as a straight piece of lumber along the back tire and measure the fount tire to make sure it is parallel to the back, you may need keep to hold it straight.
Measure from the end of both the clutch side and throttle side of the bar to a fixed point on the bike such as the front rake bolt on each side. loosen the riser bolts and twist the bars until both measurements are equal then tighten up the risers.
Hope this helps
Dino
Hey Dino
Can you trade in that DR bike of yours and move over to a Kawasaki klr650 😊 just saying
Lol, klr is a great bike, I almost went that route. Is someone in the Niagara area had one that I could work on, I I would love to make some content for it.
Thanks for the comment
Dino