Who’s the dweeb calling it a clapped out bike? Listen - bikes are made to be ridden dumb sh*#. …and if “what’s up with the” was a drinking game I’d be drunk. I liked the owner, the interviewer was an idiot.
I think you did a great job slang is just slang but it got the point across right people are just so judgemental. Now I know that I can trust the Dr if I ever want to get one and I might
Ive had an 03 DR650, since 08. 51,000 hard miles on it, not one thing has broke. Lots of dirt bashing, lots of 75 to 80 MPH hiway days....never used a drop of oil, nothing. Also put a dual star centerstand on it years ago, used off of ADV. Cogent shock is a great thing also. I found a used set of Woody's Wheels for mine in the 19/17" size. Fatter than stock..................bike handles like it was meant to have that size of wheels. In my miles, I have found the 525 chain to last longer than 520. 1 thing. The CPS, crank position sensor, on these things can die, a spare carried can save the day. 30.00 part.
Very impressive I got a 2013 I paid $3,000 for it she has 5,000 Miles when I bought her she now has 6500 I've had her for 3 years I'm handicapped to I'm missing my right leg I'll be keeping mine till the day I can't ride anymore
A true motorcyclist. He knows his DR back to front. I love my '08 with 129k KMs (80k miles) on it. Still pulls like a train and doesn't burn a drop of oil.
Heaps of miles to go on that youngster. My current DR has 317,000 klms on it so far, sadly had to pull it apart at 260,000 klms to replace the gearbox output shaft as the splines were badly gouged out by the front sprocket, also replaced the rings and she is good as gold, it is a 2014. My dear old 2005 has 495,000 klms and still runs perfect, it has been rebuilt a couple of times, even blew up the gearbox at 199,000 klms, just replaced the cases and threw in a second hand gearbox. The DR is such a simple bike that rebuilds are cheap to do, I can pull the engine out, rebuild it and have it going again in a weekend.
This video made my heart sing. Just wrapped up a 5,800 mile tour of the western US on my 2022. She's lean, rugged, and willing to go anywhere - I wouldn't have it any other way.
My first DR650 was a brand new '05 model. I put about 24k miles on it before I sold it in '15. Now I have a '21 model that I got new, I missed the other one so much.
Awesome!! On my 3rd DR...not because the 1st 2 wore out...more because I thought there was a better unicorn. Keep coming back to the DR and here to stay now. They really are fun to ride and so, so versatile. Suzuki knows about this bike that if it isn't broke don't fix it. The ease of maintenance and ease of working on this bike coupled with the HUGE parts availability make it a complete No Brainer long term keeper bike. Good for the Mad Max era coming...haha
Nice! I've got 40,000 on my 19 that I bought new. My favorite motorcycle I've ever owned. And I've had 23! Been across the country 4 times. Will go plenty more!
My Brother is buying a ‘22 V-Strom 650 and last weekend I looked at and sat on a DR650 at Suzuki in Dallas. If my ‘21 T7 were paid for I would’ve bought that DR!
Great to hear from a bloke with such knowledge and miles on the DR650. Mines at 50,000 kilometers (30,000 miles?) and runs like a clock. Great machines, it's a shame they don;t import them into Australia anymore 😪
such a shame the tree hugging bastards implement stupid laws eliminating your freedom of choice to purchase one of the best dual sport bikes ever made.
@@nelsdude its one of the most efficient motor vehicles on the road and its been near the top for decades and they want to pretend its bad for the envioment worse than a tesla for example. This thing has been transporting 1 individual at prius fuel economy with way more fun anc capability for decades. It should never be cancelled. Motorcycles are too common of a form of transportation. The 1st and 3rd world relies on them. They shouldnt be overbearing wratcheting down emissions standards on one of the most efficient forms of transportation on earth. If theres any vehicles thst arguably deserve less emissions requirements, its this bike. An f150 getting 19mpg burns 3 gallons in the time this burns one. Its way mkre efficient. It costs way way way less to built and you cam build it to a higher quality standard. Therefore you get big reliable single cylinder that is very easy to work on. much more easy to work on than a tesla 🤡 which has no emissions standards because they use cobalt mining slaves
I miss my 06 Dr. Gonna replace it when I can. Edit: I DID replace my old DR a couple months ago! Got a 2014 with 3,600 miles, bone stock. Im pretty freaking psyched!
I really like how this was filmed. Great story telling. My DR650 is my first motorcycle, purchased used with 17k miles on it. I absolutely love it. Thanks for uploading
I met clay at a swap at the mn fairgrounds last summer while on my dr650. he greeted me enthusiastically. I have the procycle foam and cover and today I have determined that my dr is as comfy as my 2002 1150gs with a low cut bill meyer saddle at 60 mph. clay told me he ran a dr all over the nation and this film is pretty cool. Clay, do a follow up after you feel your bike is fully broken in. thanks and keep the shiny side up!
Great bikes! Got my '12 with 750 miles on it. Now has 21k. Lots of mods, even a spare wheel set with an 18" rear. Good torque, low maintenance, easy valve adjustments and lots of aftermarket bits. Like the man said, they're a great balance of road/off road capable.
If you follow the wires from the left clutch housing to the wiring harness in the headlight shell,unplug the male and female connectors plug the male and female leads from the wiring harness together ,you delete the switch to pull the clutch to start feature, I also followed the two wires from the kickstand kill switch up towards the battery ,solder the two wires together and heat shrink the connection you delete the kickstand down kill switch , I removed mine and threw it away ,and cut off the mounting tab.....😊,excellent vidio,ride on !
My dog and I rode 34,000 miles in 2023 and hope match that this year. Way overloaded and it still goes anywhere and takes on any environment with trouble free reliability
Thanks it was an excellent review and an honor to meet such a High Plains Drifter as this fellow with so many miles on his bike awesome thanks for interviewing him I think you did a great job you got the point across and all-important messages are loud and clear now I know I can handle a Dr it will serve me well if I ever want to get one old and used of course
You can bypass the clutch safety feature. Just move a few wires around. There's video's that show how it's done. Super easy. I have a 2013 and I love it.
Great stories, thank you for the video. I had a 2017 Suzuki DR650 for 4 years and absolutely loved it, great torque, simple & great to explore country/gravel roads. I have a Tenere 700 now, love that one, but still miss the DR. Safe riding & hope you get 150,000 miles out of her. Cheers from Ontario, Canada, Ronny
Great bike. It was always my favourite 650 trailie. Never owned one. I had an XT500E in the '80s. Early '90s when I lived in Japan, the baby DR: DR250SH. Great bike for zipping around Tokyo.
Love mine (2009, 7K miles), so far. It's a cream puff, that's never been off road, but I plan to change that. Installed multiple accessories (Tusk cases, skid plate, Seat Concepts seat, digital display screen, etc), anxious for the first good trip.
The DR650 is an absolute tractor and it's brilliant. Loved my 08 to bits 😎🤘(edit, I loved the original tyres too, great in the heaviest tropical rain on any road)
I had an 09. I sunk about 2k in mods to it. But, I put over 55,000 miles on it. I switched to a KTM 690 in 2016. I really miss the character of my DR. I rode it hard on and off road. It’s like a cockroach. I tried but couldn’t kill it.
The DR was fun but the 690 is a lot more fun. The only advantage the DR has is the availability of comfortable seats for long highway hauls. The 690 can run full heated gear the DR cannot. Suspension, power, ABS of the 690 trumps the DR any day. The DRs were cheap at one time, I paid $4,700 for my 09 new. Those days are gone. It’s still half the price of the 690 but consider I had to add almost $2,000 in accessories to make the DR right for me.
Old farmer showed me the oldest thing in his barn .. a hammer .. I told him it looked almost new .. he said .. what do you expect its had 8 new handles and 2 new heads over the years
I am not familiar with Motul 7100 but I like hearing those details. I just got a used 2018 DR200S I may switch from ECSTAR R5000 to Motul now after seeing this! Awesome thumper, I love simple & basic! In my cars I had great luck with Mobil-1 always did over 250k though I did mostly highway miles.
Motul is a high quality imported oil. But don't underestimate the Ecstar from Suzuki. I use that in full synthetic plus I'll use Amsoil full synthetic. All great and you can't go wrong. I think you just pay a little more for the Motul. I only use full synthetic and still change frequently...the cost for long term performance and protection.
I wish there was simple things like fixing that complaint i saw about the neutral sending unit. Center stand from factory and screw it man, suzuki should sell it with a better aftermarket seat right off the showroom floor standard. Stronger handlebars standard maybe. I dont want it to change. Maybe also slightly stiffer springs standard. Keep it 99% the same. Of course everything i mensioned is fixable aftermarket already but it would be nice if thats just how it came. It sucks to buy a bike and pay for a seat I dont dont want.
I had a 96 and now own a 2016. I replaced the stock seat with the Suzuki comfort seat and threw away the Trailwing on the 2016 after touring back roads of Colorado and New Mexico when it was brand new. This rider possibly knows Fritz out in Gunnison. He has a little bike shop out there and I often stop by for parts, etc.. He's an old ISDE rider and is from Wisconsin and was once a neighbor of the Dungey's and rode with them often. Great guy with some amazing stories that are actually true. 😂
Awesome to hear. I picked up a '98 with only 9K miles on it for $2,800. Unfortunately it was stock and I have put over $3K to make it my "forever" bike.
That's been my ambition since 2008 and the odometer now has me hopeful. I range between Canada and Monterey Bay, California, using I-5 when not in public- use forest areas. I locate caves and explore those not man-made. Recommend Modoc National Forest if you go in with GPS to get out alive
Very cool. I ride a DR200 in town. It's fun, but sometimes a little too slow. It's the right tool for the job though. I've been looking at the 650 as an upgrade.
As it's in the 30 degree range my DL650 sits covered waiting for a ride to work tomorrow . Still just broke in at 67,000 ,5 sets of chains , sprockets a few less sets of tires and that 3rd (4th?) clutch cable is about to snap I wonder should I get a used DR next? Maybe but as a Minneapolis guy , think Ill take my spare clutch cable with tomorrow! and think about it I do like the DR and at my age it is top of the list!
If all you do is street riding the DL650 is the way to go. And you should expect well over 100k miles on the DL650 engine, it's far more advanced than the old DR engine. I have a DR650, but my friend has the DL650, and he's right at 140k now and the engine is still perfect. His is an '09.
Did you have any trouble with the carburetor when riding thru the Rockies! I live in Colorado, I plan on riding in both the mountains and Utah deserts doing a lot of off-road. I’d be anywhere from 4000 to 12,500 ft and am wondering if I need to avoid a carbureted bike or not? Just curious if you ran into any carburetor issues in the mountains?
Got a DR five years ago and never looked back. Will only switch if someone makes a modern 400 dual sport. I imagine its coming soon from ktm with their new stroked 390 motor.
note that the ride hight is adjustable on this bike. stock is 34 inches high. but you can go lower. I was born with mild cerebral palsy So I needed a low sitting ride hight to throw may leg over and balance the bike on may right.
Pretty cool. I rode an XL 600 from 1985 and I like that better than the XR 650 L because it was kind of like he said in between it set a little lower and was a little more street friendly but still capable off-road and these air cooled bumpers just go forever. I’m also a fan of the DR 350 SE. I like the 350s in the six speed a little better for the way I ride and they had the electric start. That would be my dream bike over 1984 Honda XL 350 with an electric starter in the rear disc brake and the DR 350 was a quirky bike and had some issues but nothing it wasn’t fixable and they had that and I still look for them about once a week and have considered buying a couple. If I’m going to buy new I’m still gonna buy the DR 650 probably because you can flip the suspension and lower it a little and I don’t drive hard-core off-road so I’m not really all that concerned about the clearance I’d like to drop it a couple inches. But these Yamaha XT three 5600s the XL‘s, did you just great bikes and they go forever the maintenance is very easy to do change your oil you replace your consumables keep your filter clean and adjust your valves every few thousand miles and you’re good. I’ve driven an XL 600 with nearly 50,000 miles on it I’ve seen an XL 600 with 140,000 miles on it and this the Cal are the XR and XL and the XTs were just great bikes they were built tough and they had good enough performance to be viable. They’re just awesome bikes and they’ll go forever if you take care of them. 90,000 miles is pretty crazy, pretty awesome 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼
I've had loads of bikes and really like this kind of thing,had a DR650,XT600 and a bit left-field an SLR650 Honda. I think they were only available in Europe but I could be wrong,basically a more "road" Dominator and a hell of a lot cheaper. They replaced it with the Vigor for some reason which took it away even more from the trail look and had a small flyscreen, rev counter etc. Typically the press of the time slated both because they weren't the screaming sports bike they couldn't see past but they were totally missing the point.
@@dave8204 I think that the press and the magazines are good for showing new technology but I don’t think they represent what most people want. I think there’s a market out there for it and people do love the technology and cutting edge but I think most people can be just as happy with a good basic solid bike. An XL oe XT or a DR are so easy they just keep going forever just be something fun to ride that simple. I like the new bikes but I don’t wanna have to do all that maintenance. I want a bike that I can just ride and change some oil and keep going so I like it simple, I’ve had a A Kawasaki ninja but I always want a simple easy dual sport bike and probably always will. If I had lots of money I might get something like an Africa twin or a KTM or a BMW to drive for a while but a simple single cylinder dual sport wheel always be my favorite.
Great review of the bike it shows how good they are out of the box. The Jap 650 single cylinder thumpers are a great value and stone reliable. Interesting there's no windscreen for all those miles ridden.
I have a 2003 KLR and I agree with ya on ths DR. The KLR is a great bike, but it's a bit overweight for off roading. I been thinking hard on selling the KLR and buy a DR or put it for trade for a DR.
Man i bet the klr makes motorcycling to farther unknowns easier tho. Windscreen factory heavier so probably more planted on the interstate when the wind is blowing
Those are great budget bikes , ive replaced a few base gaskets in the older ones but I see very little problems with them. That sed now that I've ridden the ktm 690s I probably couldn't go back.
Sweet thanks for sharing I'm going to check out the motul 71 motor oil and see if I heard it right and pronouncing it right anybody that can put 90,000 miles and use that oil I'm going to it:-) I just picked up a 2009 KLR 230m I love it because my feet are on the ground and I'm making a backwards tractor out of it bigger sprocket 53 inch Sprocket in the rear and big fat off-road dual sport tires Shinko on those 17 inch rims yeah I know it's just a little bike but my KLR was the opposite huge big heavy and I couldn't get my feet on the ground and it was dangerous in the back woods ridiculous when you can't touch the ground and you got a big adventure bike packed up it's no good
Who’s the dweeb calling it a clapped out bike? Listen - bikes are made to be ridden dumb sh*#.
…and if “what’s up with the” was a drinking game I’d be drunk.
I liked the owner, the interviewer was an idiot.
I can't disagree with the idiot thing. It is a drinking game, get started. I spose I could give riding motorcycles a shot, thanks! 😁
@@motomemoirproject9720 I like that you gave this some love and pinned it to the top of the comments. lol
lol wtf you think this is channel 3 news? it's just two dudes chopping it up about the man's bike.
I think you did a great job slang is just slang but it got the point across right people are just so judgemental. Now I know that I can trust the Dr if I ever want to get one and I might
Of course it's a little clapped. It's done its job.
DR650, one of the top 10 greatest motorcycles ever made. Love my '03.
Ive had an 03 DR650, since 08. 51,000 hard miles on it, not one thing has broke. Lots of dirt bashing, lots of 75 to 80 MPH hiway days....never used a drop of oil, nothing.
Also put a dual star centerstand on it years ago, used off of ADV.
Cogent shock is a great thing also. I found a used set of Woody's Wheels for mine in the 19/17" size. Fatter than stock..................bike handles like it was meant to have that size of wheels.
In my miles, I have found the 525 chain to last longer than 520.
1 thing. The CPS, crank position sensor, on these things can die, a spare carried can save the day. 30.00 part.
What are the other 9?
@@filippocorti6760 he had a typo...he meant 1 vs 10
I’m hopefully getting an 04 next week with 822 original miles
If you buy it you'll have it 20 years from now and still love it.
Very impressive I got a 2013 I paid $3,000 for it she has 5,000 Miles when I bought her she now has 6500 I've had her for 3 years I'm handicapped to I'm missing my right leg I'll be keeping mine till the day I can't ride anymore
This may be the best review of this bike! A guy that kept it largely stock, and just rode the hell out of it! Nice!! 👍
A true motorcyclist. He knows his DR back to front. I love my '08 with 129k KMs (80k miles) on it. Still pulls like a train and doesn't burn a drop of oil.
Heaps of miles to go on that youngster.
My current DR has 317,000 klms on it so far, sadly had to pull it apart at 260,000 klms to replace the gearbox output shaft as the splines were badly gouged out by the front sprocket, also replaced the rings and she is good as gold, it is a 2014.
My dear old 2005 has 495,000 klms and still runs perfect, it has been rebuilt a couple of times, even blew up the gearbox at 199,000 klms, just replaced the cases and threw in a second hand gearbox.
The DR is such a simple bike that rebuilds are cheap to do, I can pull the engine out, rebuild it and have it going again in a weekend.
Impressive stuff.
Wow, and I thought the KLR was the king of this competition. Very impressive!
317,000kms on a 2014, it must never stop moving
@@peterpitre9736 that’s really only 200 klms per day, 5 days a week, 50,000 klms per year on average .
@@whitedrguy6503 200km a day is a lot! I don't think my bike could last a single 200km trip without something breaking.
Hamms, 'from the land of sky blue waters'
This video made my heart sing. Just wrapped up a 5,800 mile tour of the western US on my 2022. She's lean, rugged, and willing to go anywhere - I wouldn't have it any other way.
Well cared for! Clay is a stud!
My first DR650 was a brand new '05 model. I put about 24k miles on it before I sold it in '15. Now I have a '21 model that I got new, I missed the other one so much.
Awesome!! On my 3rd DR...not because the 1st 2 wore out...more because I thought there was a better unicorn. Keep coming back to the DR and here to stay now. They really are fun to ride and so, so versatile. Suzuki knows about this bike that if it isn't broke don't fix it. The ease of maintenance and ease of working on this bike coupled with the HUGE parts availability make it a complete No Brainer long term keeper bike. Good for the Mad Max era coming...haha
Nice! I've got 40,000 on my 19 that I bought new. My favorite motorcycle I've ever owned. And I've had 23! Been across the country 4 times. Will go plenty more!
My Brother is buying a ‘22 V-Strom 650 and last weekend I looked at and sat on a DR650 at Suzuki in Dallas. If my ‘21 T7 were paid for I would’ve bought that DR!
Great to hear from a bloke with such knowledge and miles on the DR650. Mines at 50,000 kilometers (30,000 miles?) and runs like a clock. Great machines, it's a shame they don;t import them into Australia anymore 😪
such a shame the tree hugging bastards implement stupid laws eliminating your freedom of choice to purchase one of the best dual sport bikes ever made.
@@nelsdude its one of the most efficient motor vehicles on the road and its been near the top for decades and they want to pretend its bad for the envioment worse than a tesla for example. This thing has been transporting 1 individual at prius fuel economy with way more fun anc capability for decades. It should never be cancelled. Motorcycles are too common of a form of transportation. The 1st and 3rd world relies on them. They shouldnt be overbearing wratcheting down emissions standards on one of the most efficient forms of transportation on earth. If theres any vehicles thst arguably deserve less emissions requirements, its this bike. An f150 getting 19mpg burns 3 gallons in the time this burns one. Its way mkre efficient. It costs way way way less to built and you cam build it to a higher quality standard. Therefore you get big reliable single cylinder that is very easy to work on. much more easy to work on than a tesla 🤡 which has no emissions standards because they use cobalt mining slaves
I miss my 06 Dr. Gonna replace it when I can.
Edit: I DID replace my old DR a couple months ago! Got a 2014 with 3,600 miles, bone stock. Im pretty freaking psyched!
Just as I started watching this video an older DR650 cruises past my house.
I really like how this was filmed. Great story telling. My DR650 is my first motorcycle, purchased used with 17k miles on it. I absolutely love it. Thanks for uploading
Excellent video & even better stories!!!
Thanks Michael!
I met clay at a swap at the mn fairgrounds last summer while on my dr650. he greeted me enthusiastically. I have the procycle foam and cover and today I have determined that my dr is as comfy as my 2002 1150gs with a low cut bill meyer saddle at 60 mph. clay told me he ran a dr all over the nation and this film is pretty cool. Clay, do a follow up after you feel your bike is fully broken in. thanks and keep the shiny side up!
Great bikes! Got my '12 with 750 miles on it. Now has 21k. Lots of mods, even a spare wheel set with an 18" rear.
Good torque, low maintenance, easy valve adjustments and lots of aftermarket bits.
Like the man said, they're a great balance of road/off road capable.
If you follow the wires from the left clutch housing to the wiring harness in the headlight shell,unplug the male and female connectors plug the male and female leads from the wiring harness together ,you delete the switch to pull the clutch to start feature, I also followed the two wires from the kickstand kill switch up towards the battery ,solder the two wires together and heat shrink the connection you delete the kickstand down kill switch , I removed mine and threw it away ,and cut off the mounting tab.....😊,excellent vidio,ride on !
Excellent, real world overview. Thanks!
Thanks guys. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.
My dog and I rode 34,000 miles in 2023 and hope match that this year. Way overloaded and it still goes anywhere and takes on any environment with trouble free reliability
This is super informative video for all Dr650 owners...Thank U n God Bless U
Thanks it was an excellent review and an honor to meet such a High Plains Drifter as this fellow with so many miles on his bike awesome thanks for interviewing him I think you did a great job you got the point across and all-important messages are loud and clear now I know I can handle a Dr it will serve me well if I ever want to get one old and used of course
Now I know what to buy!
Awesome bike. Thanks for sharing..
Great video, thanks. 🤜🤛
Great video!!
Bring back Center stands, from the factory 👍🏻
amen
Yes
You can bypass the clutch safety feature. Just move a few wires around. There's video's that show how it's done. Super easy. I have a 2013 and I love it.
Great stories, thank you for the video. I had a 2017 Suzuki DR650 for 4 years and absolutely loved it, great torque, simple & great to explore country/gravel roads. I have a Tenere 700 now, love that one, but still miss the DR. Safe riding & hope you get 150,000 miles out of her. Cheers from Ontario, Canada, Ronny
how do you find the differences between thr DR and the T7?
Great bike. It was always my favourite 650 trailie. Never owned one. I had an XT500E in the '80s. Early '90s when I lived in Japan, the baby DR: DR250SH. Great bike for zipping around Tokyo.
Awesome bike & great story!
You just made my mind up. THANKS
Just like my DR just 2x the miles. Well done.
Nice bike, and cool stories to go with it!
Great review, solid bike, and two great guys. I want a Dr650 or even a 600.
Thanks guys! Clayton good narrator voice...keep your knees in the breeze fellas!
Those natural-coloured IMS tanks look like they've been chainsmoking for a decade or two
sun gets em...
Love mine (2009, 7K miles), so far. It's a cream puff, that's never been off road, but I plan to change that. Installed multiple accessories (Tusk cases, skid plate, Seat Concepts seat, digital display screen, etc), anxious for the first good trip.
You're not getting any younger.... why don't you go now while you still have your health?!?!
Sure love my DR350S
This guy is a BEAST 91k miles......now that's a REAL biker
He deserves the iron butt award for sure.
good video, good to see an Alkaline Trio banner in a moto garage, now I gotta find that online myself.
A testament to a good machine
The DR650 is an absolute tractor and it's brilliant. Loved my 08 to bits 😎🤘(edit, I loved the original tyres too, great in the heaviest tropical rain on any road)
I like Harley Davidson, but the cosplaying Dad culture reuined it for me
Wow, and there's me thinking my 81,000 mile KLX 650 was impressive! 😲
It is impressive!
I had an 09. I sunk about 2k in mods to it. But, I put over 55,000 miles on it. I switched to a KTM 690 in 2016. I really miss the character of my DR. I rode it hard on and off road. It’s like a cockroach. I tried but couldn’t kill it.
How do u like the 690 vs dr650? Differences?
The DR was fun but the 690 is a lot more fun. The only advantage the DR has is the availability of comfortable seats for long highway hauls. The 690 can run full heated gear the DR cannot. Suspension, power, ABS of the 690 trumps the DR any day. The DRs were cheap at one time, I paid $4,700 for my 09 new. Those days are gone. It’s still half the price of the 690 but consider I had to add almost $2,000 in accessories to make the DR right for me.
DR is travel ready and KTM is race ready.
Any reliability issues with the Ktm 690?
Very cool.
King moment
Old farmer showed me the oldest thing in his barn .. a hammer .. I told him it looked almost new .. he said .. what do you expect its had 8 new handles and 2 new heads over the years
Damn man that's awesome currently looking for one hope i can get my hands on one before riding season
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo Da Vinci
Got home from Indian and was able to watch this video....my self & Brothers Bond counted your "So"'s LOL
Great video BTW!
My 2014 just turned 26K. I change the oil every 3K so I guess I have a long way to go!
I am not familiar with Motul 7100 but I like hearing those details. I just got a used 2018 DR200S I may switch from ECSTAR R5000 to Motul now after seeing this! Awesome thumper, I love simple & basic! In my cars I had great luck with Mobil-1 always did over 250k though I did mostly highway miles.
Motul is a high quality imported oil. But don't underestimate the Ecstar from Suzuki. I use that in full synthetic plus I'll use Amsoil full synthetic. All great and you can't go wrong. I think you just pay a little more for the Motul. I only use full synthetic and still change frequently...the cost for long term performance and protection.
nice vid guys! thank you! I have XR250 Degree now and want to upgrade to DR650 too)) XL650 is too height for me.(
My dr650 se (1998) have 80’000km
That is incredible
I think that aslong as a bike is well serviced and maintained they are good for well over 100k miles
Getting a 2023 this weekend as my first bike. For $7,200 CAD its a great deal for a dual sport adventure bike
good thing Suzuki hasn't updated anything for the last 20 years
I wish there was simple things like fixing that complaint i saw about the neutral sending unit. Center stand from factory and screw it man, suzuki should sell it with a better aftermarket seat right off the showroom floor standard. Stronger handlebars standard maybe. I dont want it to change. Maybe also slightly stiffer springs standard. Keep it 99% the same. Of course everything i mensioned is fixable aftermarket already but it would be nice if thats just how it came. It sucks to buy a bike and pay for a seat I dont dont want.
subbed because its awesome
Kudos for the miles. Not a garage queen like most bikes!
Haggered? Actually looks much better than many with far far less miles.
Agreed looks very tidy I wouldve guessed 50k if someone asked me
Clay takes good care of his stuff!
I had a 96 and now own a 2016. I replaced the stock seat with the Suzuki comfort seat and threw away the Trailwing on the 2016 after touring back roads of Colorado and New Mexico when it was brand new. This rider possibly knows Fritz out in Gunnison. He has a little bike shop out there and I often stop by for parts, etc.. He's an old ISDE rider and is from Wisconsin and was once a neighbor of the Dungey's and rode with them often. Great guy with some amazing stories that are actually true. 😂
Miss my DR. Traded it last year for a V-Strom 1050XT Adv.
Shoulda kept it.
Lol I had a master link break on my XR650L break in Durango but luckily a harley dealer had a spare
That’s awesome! I wouldn’t give mine up either!
this gives me hope for the DRZ400 i just bought for my first bike with 16,000 miles on it!
This bike owner is great!
Awesome to hear. I picked up a '98 with only 9K miles on it for $2,800. Unfortunately it was stock and I have put over $3K to make it my "forever" bike.
What modifications did you get done on it?
There’s a bypass for the clutch and stand switch. The previous owner did it to mine so that all you have to do is turn the key and push start to go.
DRs have the best chain adjustment parts ever made on any chain motorcycle. Got my KLR up over 50k, looking for 100 k
Man i hate chains tho
So bad ass
36,000 kms in 8 years on mine. Just needed a pulse / pickup coil
Hard to bet those old Japanese bikes for reliability and practicality!
That's been my ambition since 2008 and the odometer
now has me hopeful. I range between Canada and
Monterey Bay, California, using I-5 when not in public-
use forest areas. I locate caves and explore those
not man-made. Recommend Modoc National Forest
if you go in with GPS to get out alive
Well obviously built to run a long time. That’s impressive mileage.
20 thousand on mine, and my ass hurt for every one since new in 2013
Very cool. I ride a DR200 in town. It's fun, but sometimes a little too slow. It's the right tool for the job though. I've been looking at the 650 as an upgrade.
You should hurry, 2023 is the last year.
@@selrahc2061 boo. The 200 was discontinued already. I'm sure they do best of the 400 out of the three, so I'm sure it will be last.
@@selrahc2061 True?? Where did you hear that? Just bought a 23...
As it's in the 30 degree range my DL650 sits covered waiting for a ride to work tomorrow . Still just broke in at 67,000 ,5 sets of chains , sprockets a few less sets of tires and that 3rd (4th?) clutch cable is about to snap I wonder should I get a used DR next? Maybe but as a Minneapolis guy , think Ill take my spare clutch cable with tomorrow! and think about it I do like the DR and at my age it is top of the list!
If all you do is street riding the DL650 is the way to go. And you should expect well over 100k miles on the DL650 engine, it's far more advanced than the old DR engine. I have a DR650, but my friend has the DL650, and he's right at 140k now and the engine is still perfect. His is an '09.
Love mine. Trying to figure out why it stalls and sputters after I get gas.
Did you have any trouble with the carburetor when riding thru the Rockies! I live in Colorado, I plan on riding in both the mountains and Utah deserts doing a lot of off-road. I’d be anywhere from 4000 to 12,500 ft and am wondering if I need to avoid a carbureted bike or not? Just curious if you ran into any carburetor issues in the mountains?
Yep, I gotta add a DR one of these days.
Got a DR five years ago and never looked back. Will only switch if someone makes a modern 400 dual sport. I imagine its coming soon from ktm with their new stroked 390 motor.
I hope my DRZ400 will be just as reliable.
this is the video that made me decide on the dr650
I mean it looks dusty, I wouldn't call it "haggard" and for a bike with nearly 100K miles, I think it looks amazing.
I don't really think it's haggard lol. Really impressive machine. It really is a real treat to ride. Nice change of pace from my DR350 I'm used to.
note that the ride hight is adjustable on this bike. stock is 34 inches high. but you can go lower. I was born with mild cerebral palsy So I needed a low sitting ride hight to throw may leg over and balance the bike on may right.
Pretty cool. I rode an XL 600 from 1985 and I like that better than the XR 650 L because it was kind of like he said in between it set a little lower and was a little more street friendly but still capable off-road and these air cooled bumpers just go forever. I’m also a fan of the DR 350 SE. I like the 350s in the six speed a little better for the way I ride and they had the electric start. That would be my dream bike over 1984 Honda XL 350 with an electric starter in the rear disc brake and the DR 350 was a quirky bike and had some issues but nothing it wasn’t fixable and they had that and I still look for them about once a week and have considered buying a couple. If I’m going to buy new I’m still gonna buy the DR 650 probably because you can flip the suspension and lower it a little and I don’t drive hard-core off-road so I’m not really all that concerned about the clearance I’d like to drop it a couple inches.
But these Yamaha XT three 5600s the XL‘s, did you just great bikes and they go forever the maintenance is very easy to do change your oil you replace your consumables keep your filter clean and adjust your valves every few thousand miles and you’re good. I’ve driven an XL 600 with nearly 50,000 miles on it I’ve seen an XL 600 with 140,000 miles on it and this the Cal are the XR and XL and the XTs were just great bikes they were built tough and they had good enough performance to be viable. They’re just awesome bikes and they’ll go forever if you take care of them. 90,000 miles is pretty crazy, pretty awesome 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼
I've had loads of bikes and really like this kind of thing,had a DR650,XT600 and a bit left-field an SLR650 Honda. I think they were only available in Europe but I could be wrong,basically a more "road" Dominator and a hell of a lot cheaper. They replaced it with the Vigor for some reason which took it away even more from the trail look and had a small flyscreen, rev counter etc. Typically the press of the time slated both because they weren't the screaming sports bike they couldn't see past but they were totally missing the point.
@@dave8204 I think that the press and the magazines are good for showing new technology but I don’t think they represent what most people want. I think there’s a market out there for it and people do love the technology and cutting edge but I think most people can be just as happy with a good basic solid bike. An XL oe XT or a DR are so easy they just keep going forever just be something fun to ride that simple. I like the new bikes but I don’t wanna have to do all that maintenance. I want a bike that I can just ride and change some oil and keep going so I like it simple, I’ve had a A Kawasaki ninja but I always want a simple easy dual sport bike and probably always will. If I had lots of money I might get something like an Africa twin or a KTM or a BMW to drive for a while but a simple single cylinder dual sport wheel always be my favorite.
Great review of the bike it shows how good they are out of the box. The Jap 650 single cylinder thumpers are a great value and stone reliable. Interesting there's no windscreen for all those miles ridden.
I have a 2003 KLR and I agree with ya on ths DR. The KLR is a great bike, but it's a bit overweight for off roading. I been thinking hard on selling the KLR and buy a DR or put it for trade for a DR.
Man i bet the klr makes motorcycling to farther unknowns easier tho. Windscreen factory heavier so probably more planted on the interstate when the wind is blowing
Those are great budget bikes , ive replaced a few base gaskets in the older ones but I see very little problems with them. That sed now that I've ridden the ktm 690s I probably couldn't go back.
Sweet thanks for sharing I'm going to check out the motul 71 motor oil and see if I heard it right and pronouncing it right anybody that can put 90,000 miles and use that oil I'm going to it:-) I just picked up a 2009 KLR 230m I love it because my feet are on the ground and I'm making a backwards tractor out of it bigger sprocket 53 inch Sprocket in the rear and big fat off-road dual sport tires Shinko on those 17 inch rims yeah I know it's just a little bike but my KLR was the opposite huge big heavy and I couldn't get my feet on the ground and it was dangerous in the back woods ridiculous when you can't touch the ground and you got a big adventure bike packed up it's no good
I get that you didn't fret about the NSU, but if you fixed the oil pump sprocket, it was right there!
I bought new 😅 in hindsight would’ve gone used
you should have bought this one, it won't die!
ncie vid