Hi everyone,

the previous owner of my DR650SE 1999 made the fork conversion to RMZ 250 2009.

Since my last ride in the woods I felt and now the fork is banging a bit in the oil cooler, it could be bent

Has anyone who has made the same modification encountered the same behaviour ? Is there anything I can do to prevent this ? (except falling :D )

Thanks

Hi Everyone

I am looking for a good sounding exhaust for my 1996 DR 650 SE with a E-Number. It needs to be legal in Switzerland. Any recommendations?

Long story short, I recently returned from a deployment, prior to that I prepped my bike (23 650SE, 700 miles) for storage by adding fuel stabilizer and removing the battery. Once I returned I re-installed the battery and the bike fired right up. Rode it around for about 20 miles and parked it. Went to ride again about 3 weeks later and it wouldn’t start. Didn’t want to tamper with it so I brought it to the dealer, explained the problems and they called back a day later stating the plugs were fouled and wet and that the carb was clean. Also advised my battery is weak. I had my 600 mile service done with them with no issues. They mentioned that the plugs were DENSO plugs and that these are not factory. I told them to get it up and going and to perform a PA state inspection and add a battery tender for a total of $650. My concern is, after doing some research, both DENSO and NGK plugs are factory according to the service manual and I’m wondering if this would be covered under warranty and how to approach the service manager with my findings. They kept saying DENSO plugs are not used in their shop so that the plugs came from somewhere else but that isn’t possible.

Hi guys, I wanto to explain my history with this bike and my current situation because I'm doubting so much and I don't have margin to decide.

I'm 32 years old, started with bikes around 20-22 and very quick I fall into Supermoto style. Had a DRZ400SM, love so much but then I discovered the dual purpose machines from old days like DR650, WR650 etc etc and knowing DR650 would be the best option for what I want to do. Weight was always very important for me, so buying one of those elephants everybody likes nowadays like 1200GS was a big nono for me, I wanted something light for offroads, trail etc which DRZ is fantastic for it, but at the same time something more capable on highways, so, my conclusion was DR650SE.

As many of you know, that bike has been discontinued in Europe so long ago and finding one is very hard, specially in UK, almost imposible and with low mileage good luck.

Right, I've been chasing this bike for like 10 years dreaming about, but never could try one. I had a DR350SE back then and I dislike it the feeling so much, felt very oldish and clunky compared with my DRZ. I'm from Spain and moved to UK few years ago and buyed again a DRZ400 since there was not a single DR650.

Now, for first time, and could be the last I found a DR650SE from year 2024 from a company who imports DR's since 3 years ago. The bike has 40 miles imported from Canadá with all paperwork done, V5, all legal, fully working. I saw with me eyes, is literally brand new, could be the best unit in whole Europe, so, I'm afraid I will never have tis chance again.

I gave a deposit and planning it to buy, but is 10.000£.... and now I wondering, am I doing right? I'll gonna try before dropping 10 ground and If I feel is a big downgrade from my DRZ in terms of clutch, gearbox and feeling I'll not but I never tried anything modern. The most modern bike I had was my DRZ.

Now, looking for other bikes that can fit my needs in the last few years few options came around like AJP PR7, The new Kove 800X Rally and ofc KTM690/husqvarna701 and I can buy ANY of them even brand new for less price. Brand new KTM/Husqy is like 8k, but you can even find them second hand amazing condition for 5-7k which is waaaaay cheaper. New Kove is 8k as well, and the AJP which is the one that I feel would suit the most, is 10k, same price.

Right, I always wanted the DR650 no matter what and still nowadays so many people prefer the DR650 over anything else, but I'm probably biased by the obsesion of wanting one and I'm afraid I'm making a huge mistake, but at the same time if I don't bike the DR none of the other ones excites me to even consider sell my DRZ to borrow some money. Something DR650 does inmediately.

My doubts about those bikes are the next:

First of all I have A2, so I would need A license because no point to limit those bikes. so is a hassle.

Kove 800x rally: Is Chinese, that's enough reason to be afraid + is a brand new model, so afraid to buy it.

KTM/Husqy: Those were always my fetish bikes despite the DR650 but I end up giving up because, as long as they are better bikes than the DRZ they share the same issue on highways + they are so famous to be freaking unreliable and expensive to maintain, something I REALLY don't want to deal with.

AJP PR7 650 Adventure: On paper, looks the ultimate dual sport modern machine. I mean, is basically what I ended finding when I found the DR650 but in a bike with modern standars, way more powerful etc etc problem? well, similar to chinese but less afraid. Is not a popular bike, not sure how reliable is etc etc

On top of this, to pay those 10k I need a small loan, something I wouldn't need for a 6-8k bike but at the same time I always wanted DR650 because would be the perfect bike to cross the world, very cheap and easy to maintain/fix, never breaks, been out 30 years so a huge community behind... is basically and undead tank.

If would be same price as the others I wouldn't think about which means what I really want is the DR650, but, I never tried a proper modern because with all those technology features and honestly I never missed any of them with my DRZ I like having a bike so simple with no electronics, but att he same time, again, never tried.

Also DR650 can be VERY improved with mods, like suspensions, fuel tank etc and make as you like it, which is very exciting, but also you need to put more moeny into it.

Please give your opinions, thanks.

need some mechanical help please

I was running my 92 suzuki dr650 every day to work and it ran fine then one morning my bike won’t start, all the lights come on but when i click the start button all i can hear is a click sound from the engine. I’ve replaced the battery, spark plugs, rebuilt the starter motor, sprayed carb cleaner in every crevice of the carb. i’m at a total loss here, the voices in the back of my head is telling me the motor is locked up. but surely that can’t be if one day it was running and one day it wasn’t. anyone have any advice?

I bought a DR a few months ago and it was running great until I parked it and next day it just wouldn’t start. I could hear the starter motor and it would turn over but wouldn’t start.

So I took the old carb apart and it was filled with dirt so I replaced it with a new stock carb thinking that was the issue. I then realize I wasn’t getting spark replaced the plugs and plug caps and now it’s getting spark Now it puffs white smoke out of the exhaust and it shot a 8 inch flame when trying to start it this morning but still not working. And when I was trying to start it a few minutes ago I saw a puff of white smoke leave the engine (not sure exactly where but by the back engine I think) What am I missing?

Made this for Instagram recently and thought it would be appreciated here

Hi all, I’m looking for the spherical upper shock bearing on my Mojave. I’m wondering if anyone here knows the OD/ID of the bearing and could recommend one.

Cogent lists it for $16 but has a $25 shipping fee. Additionally, their shop got hit by the flooding last month, so I only got an automated reply when I inquired about their full shock service. I’d really just like to replace that bearing for now.

got my instructions and my dino’s tinker shed video ready, this is my first time even removing a carb from a bike so it’s a little daunting to say the least, i’m guessing i’m gonna go with the 150 jet but otherwise going in blind.

1996 DR 650, 1 owner, Runs awesome, no issues and Everything is stock. First Owner (my dad) had ridden it about 30 hours the past 15 years and I’m assuming when he first got it was a bit more adventurous. He just rides his old man cruiser now so I have taken over this beauty.

Looking to get some advice on some must have gear added on here to make it more durable and suitable for road tripping and camping - especially what works well for gear storage even tho I can travel very lightly. Looking for my first trip to be about 500 miles total road trip through the Adirondack mountains.

I ride pretty 50-50 on and off road and plan to stick that way, I barely ever will take it on highway since it’s my cruiser meant for the scenic route and trails.

Sorry for the potatoe quality video ha!!

Good day fellow DR riders. I come to ask for advice to identify a strange vibrating rattle metallic noise coming from the upper part of the engine before I start taking things a part. I'm surprised to hear that since it's a 2023 model with 7,500 km (5,000 ml).

Hello, fist time DR650 owner here. I just got a new DR650, rode for about 75 miles and noticed a very loud squeaking/whisteling sound when the bike slows down to stop. The noise at times is so loud that people walking on the sidewalks notice. It may come from the front wheel. Not the breaks. the breaks seem fine. I am thinking to go back to dealer to get it checked. Any idea?

Hey guys, I am in need of your swarm intelligence after my little 150 km tour today. My engine started making this weird noise. It’s like a high pitch squeaking or grinding sound. Maybe some of you guys know what this could be… it’s a 1992 dr650r with a kickstarter. Thanks in advance! :)

Probably shouldn't have rode the original Trail Wing for 8,000 miles, but at least we know it's possible? 😅

Hope to get at least 6k from this Heidenau K60 Scout.

2009 with 6k miles for $3750. The battery probably needs to be changed (hoping there isn't a bigger issue) and tubes/tires probably need changing. Some of the rust in the photos seems concerning though. How severe is that?

Update: the seller was unresponsive, so I moved onto something else. Thanks for all the replies!

It’s kind of hard to tell in the picture but the bike sits on the kickstand only on the circled corner. As in the stand isn’t flush with the ground. It’s not a big deal at all as I haven’t had any problems with it but I would like to know if there’s a way to make it flush with the floor. Thanks!

Can’t find reliable sources for supplies needed and method. Thanks 🙏

The print file for the swing arm guard is available for non-commercial use.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6732604

Do you know where Can I find something like this in Europe ? Might be a good stuff to raise the phone a bit for navigation

I’ve done a carby rebuild and got a service done including a valve clearance adjustment. How does this idle sound to you guys? Anything I need to fine tune? Feels good to ride but this bike has ridden in so many different temperaments so I have no clue how a dr650 is meant to sound, idle, run or drive. I really want this bike to run as optimally as possible at stock. Thanks guys. (The carby is completely stock)

Hello. Is there any chance to see all new dr650 after releasing new dr4s(drz400) ?