Suzuki Dr650 Any Good? Maintenance.

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2020
  • Hey guys I just put all of my maintenance videos into one to keep it simple. If you have seen the episodes then feel free to skip it :) will be uploading new content shortly. Thanks for watching!
    My Tools and oils I used.
    The socket set..
    *www.georgehenry.co.nz/shop/Ha...
    The oil..
    www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/pe...
    The grease..
    www.mxstore.com.au/p/Belray-W...
    The trusty loctite..
    shop.hastingshonda.co.nz/prod...
    My torque Wrench..
    www.repco.co.nz/en/tools-equi...
  • Авто/МотоАвто/Мото

Комментарии • 59

  • @RGB872
    @RGB872 3 года назад +11

    Tip: put a piece of foil under the oil filter to divert the oil away from the bike and into the bucket. You can fold / bend it in any direction and it saves a mess.

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад +1

      Good tip. Chers!

  • @bobclapper2672
    @bobclapper2672 2 месяца назад

    I just got a 2021 DR650 , glad I found your channel , Very Helpful !

  • @jacksongreenaway6986
    @jacksongreenaway6986 3 года назад +3

    I really enjoy the longer video and showing us every little step. Helps out a ton

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      Thanks mate :)

  • @mattcero1
    @mattcero1 3 года назад

    Perfect application of shade tree mechanic torque mate.

  • @keyboarddancers7751
    @keyboarddancers7751 3 года назад +2

    Axle rods are not really bearing surfaces so only light greasing is required just to protect againt any potential water ingress.

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      Your right :) cant hurt to slap a bit more on I guess. Although could get alittle messy. %100 agree

  • @jcee2259
    @jcee2259 2 года назад

    Have a 2008 DR-650 and have had no better.
    I've had it serviced by a qualified mechanic
    every 2K miles. I use mine for 2,400 mile
    road trips at posted speed limits. Also, in
    temperate rain forest, off-road on double and
    single track. Day and night. All weather on
    visits to Vedder Mountain, a Canadian off-
    road recreation area open 24/7. RUclips
    may have video of those ride conditions.

  • @iansmart3979
    @iansmart3979 2 года назад +1

    If you want access to the third oil filter bolt with a socket you could use a grinder and shape the bash plate to make it easier

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  2 года назад

      I have been planning that that awhile now 😄

  • @MonchingBueno
    @MonchingBueno 2 года назад +1

    Thank u for ur videos its very helpful for people like me who are not good in a wrench and a beginner 👌🙂

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  2 года назад

      Thanks for the comment. We all start somewhere

  • @brainspace3133
    @brainspace3133 2 года назад

    Great vid ,thanks mate.

  • @jellyfinger
    @jellyfinger 3 года назад +5

    Your torque settings look fine to me, after using a torque wrench for a while, you do get a feel for what's right. The only time I use a torque wrench now is for engine internals. You did forget to drop the sump bolt in the bucket though.

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      Thanks mate :) I have dropped the sump bolt in the bucket a number of times in the past 😄

  • @scantcity8426
    @scantcity8426 3 года назад

    My first bike was a new 1986 Suzuki SP125, I now for sure need this bike getting back in the game 35 years later...great video!

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад +1

      Absolutely mate! Would love to restore something like that!

    • @scantcity8426
      @scantcity8426 3 года назад

      @@NzJohny Spent many hours on that bike in High school, slow as dirt, but fun. I think the 650 oil cooling is underrated, holds 50% more oil than the liquid cooled models, blood of the engine.

  • @LocknessRides
    @LocknessRides 2 года назад

    If you were in the states I would no problem buying a used bike from you! Good job doing the maintenance man!

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  2 года назад

      Thanks man appreciate it

  • @swazzole8320
    @swazzole8320 3 года назад

    Dr is my go to, loved my 84 Yamaha Xt600, then switched to my 95 dr650 and now my 2019 dr650

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      Good stuff mate. Keeping it simple

  • @FabricatorFactory
    @FabricatorFactory 3 года назад +1

    Good video.

  • @johnny0seven
    @johnny0seven 2 года назад +1

    Been doing my own engine maintenance since forever. The ONE time I used a torque wrench to tighten the oil drain plug (following the Clymer manual), I stripped the threads of the drain hole. Never again. Put a new crush washer every oil change, they're cheap. Then, hand tighten it and call it a day. Save yourself a headache.

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  2 года назад

      %100 agree. Way over tightened mine. Never used since.

    • @johnny0seven
      @johnny0seven 2 года назад

      @@NzJohny Sucks to learn that lesson the hard way, but it takes only one time :) I had to re-tap the hole, put in a steel insert and at least now I know the threads shall never strip again. Thanks for the video man!

  • @mt1885
    @mt1885 2 года назад

    Greased mine tonight just like yours.

  • @TheSwellrider
    @TheSwellrider 3 года назад

    Re: not using torque wrench on oil filter. Unless you are a ham fisted lunkhead you can calibrate your wrist to come very close to recommended torque. Generally motorcycles have light hardware and you can generate enough torque to do the job and still have “feel”. I have been hand torqueing moto and automotive oil filters and drain plugs for years without a torque wrench. That said if your are installing an inline 6 crankshaft you absolutely need to use a torque wrench on the main bearing caps. Thanks for the great video.

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      Couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching :)

  • @downunderjuice
    @downunderjuice 3 года назад

    Great videos.

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      Thanks man :)

  • @justgjt
    @justgjt 3 года назад +1

    You will only need to change the o-ring if it has damage, nicks or cuts, has flattened out from being old and under compression for a long time or has gone hard and has lost it plasticity. the cover being alloy only need the bolts to seat + 1/8 of a turn. 👍🏻

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      Good info mate :)

  • @toine0002
    @toine0002 2 года назад

    Awesome video mate. I have a DR 125 and will check my linkages. Already did it on my brand new TENERE 700 and it was lacking grease... So I expect the same on a 20 year old DR ;)

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  2 года назад

      Nice bike combo. Thanks mate

  • @mattsloop2736
    @mattsloop2736 3 года назад +2

    I'd drill a notch in the skid plate to get to that filter bolt. That way you cut down on the amount of tools.

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад +1

      I've been thinking about that 🤔

  • @mojaveclimber
    @mojaveclimber Год назад

    Your oil drain procedure is "tricky" because your catch bucket is too tall. I'm surprised the replacement oil filter doesn't include replacement o-rings. Wheel grease refers to the wheel bearings, not the axel shaft.

  • @elliot7179
    @elliot7179 3 года назад +2

    Got any tips for buying second hand DR's ? Any things you would look for or ask the owner about . Id love a DR but don't really want to buy new. Could make an interesting video that I'm sure many people would be interested in.

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад +2

      Hey mate :) good idea. I would check the general stuff like the bearings. Listen to the engine. Check for leaks. Underside frame damage etc. I wouldn't take the sellers word for the NSU fix, best to check yourself. Basically just look for normal stuff you would with any other bike. Thanks for watching :)

    • @elliot7179
      @elliot7179 3 года назад +1

      @@NzJohny Cheers mate , thanks for the reply

  • @sean7193
    @sean7193 3 года назад +1

    I think the factory grease on the head stem bearings was enough? Any point ? I also have a 2019.

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      It should be ok I would say. I wasnt sure on my 2019. So you should be pretty safe for awhile

  • @karlkratzer4928
    @karlkratzer4928 3 года назад

    at 8:38 that is how you fin a bolt set up like that

  • @apostate4apostate494
    @apostate4apostate494 3 года назад +1

    Any small changes between 2019, 2020, and 2021 on the DR650??

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      Just the color:)

  • @nomad9303
    @nomad9303 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video! Helped me a lot! 👍 Like + Subscribe from me.
    I bought 1 week ago a 1997 Dr 650 Se, the same bike just in oldschool colors 😄! Pls keep going with Dr650 videos. Maybe you could make someday a video, how to do a completely vehicle-service (all oils, all filters, seals, rust) by yourself. I would appreciate! And I also enjoy the longer video, because you show every step 👍
    Greets from 🇩🇪🇮🇹

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад +1

      Good idea. Thanks mate :D

    • @nomad9303
      @nomad9303 3 года назад

      @@NzJohny no problem :D

  • @pufifa
    @pufifa 3 года назад +2

    13:20
    And why do you think would you need grease on there? :)

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад +1

      Corrosion resistance :)

    • @pufifa
      @pufifa 3 года назад +2

      @@NzJohny Right... and nothing else, and it will never corrode till the point when you won't be able to put it out. Put a dab of that grease on the axle thread. To get that nut off easily next time and to protect the axle/nut threads. And don't worry nut won't come off as long as you tighten it sufficiently. As for the linkage yeah, put as much as possible of grease in there. Great video, wish you many happy and safe miles, cheers!

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад +1

      @@pufifa good tips. Thanks mate :)

  • @CurtPottorff
    @CurtPottorff 3 года назад

    What stand is that?

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад

      DRC something :) got it many years ago. Forgotten where. I did modify it though

  • @rickshawphilippines
    @rickshawphilippines 3 года назад +3

    Grind some of that skid plate off

    • @NzJohny
      @NzJohny  3 года назад +1

      Yip might be time for the dremel

    • @ezchoicelab9904
      @ezchoicelab9904 3 года назад

      You can just drill a hole to fit the socket