Question: Indeed, to make mine work, I found that I had to connect the two data wires at the mini end as Dino did in this video. It now works, but I wonder if there could be long-term consequences. Perhaps there is a resistor value that could be inserted between the white and green rather than a direct shunt. Would anyone with knowledge on such matters have any thoughts on that? Regardless, thanks for the hack!

Very good videos, easy to see what's going on, easy to understand. .super great as a new dr650 owner I'm very thankful...thanks from southwest Georgia 🤘 💪

hi dino, i have a drz400 but would love a dr650 as well. do you have any tips on what to look for/ what to watch out for when looking to buy one? i do have mechenical experience myself, so i know the usual thinks to look for, but i dont know the in's and out's of the dr650 yet. many thanks! love the videos!

Dino, thanks for posting this video. My question is after you turn on the ignition power on your DR, what is the electric sound I am hearing? Is it a fan? It is a whining sound.

I know I’m late to reply but “Revzilla” sells a ODI cam for the Dr650 for their lock-on grips

You didn't say anything about the spark plugs

Dino, regarding the adjusting nuts on the rear shock absorber, I cut a 1" square oak rod about a foot long. Sanded the edges, and with a 1 pound ball peen hammer, I tapped the tabs of the nuts. It worked perfect and did not distort the tabs.

Good video, but if you just want to change the carb, you don't have to remove the side cover. Search for "How to change a carburetor on A Stihl ms180c" on the "cheap homesteading" channel.

🇦🇺😎👍Hey mate you need to open up that exhaust. I can’t express that enough. I’m 61 this year and my badboy DR Asssaurass is a heavily modified machine…🏁2011 , 2016 & 2019 🏁🤣Send me another one 😂….great video 🏁

Hi Dino

Try suspender's for the pants, either sew on buttons or clips on. I go with sew on buttons. 👍

Use grey high temp rtv, you can barely notice it on the engine if it squeezes out.

New 24 DR I just bought, has a larger foam filter insert already.

Thanks so much for doing these Dino. You’re helping the next generation immensely! I just changed the starter using your video, and am watching this series to hopefully finally get insight into how vehicle electrical systems work. You are a great presenter and I really appreciate your work! Thank you!!

would happily pay for the files

I did away with those 5 large JIS screws (side panels, headlight fairing) and replaced them with stainless steel allen button head screws from the hardware store. No more JIS screw driver. I'll send them back to Japan.

Be careful if you're driving on HWY 129 at night. I came within a whisker of hitting a moose at 60 mph right in the middle of the highway just after dark. I was driving a Honda.....but even that wouldn't have saved me. How much less if you're on a bike.

NH resident here. Did the Auto Road on my KLR650 earlier this summer. It feels so much steeper in person, especially when yoy have wind blowing you around 😂

Hello, can someone tell me where the 2 pipe he disconect at 6:07 goes please ? thx

Found out that my jacket wasn't waterproof. I got drenched.

I always wonder why people use an air hose to try and clean out the tank, which just blows the dirt around instead of using a shop vacuum and get it out clean.

Thank you for your info. I will check mine.

Hi Dino, the casket infront of the screw on the camshaft tensioner - do you have the parts number for that casket?

Dino you seemed like the man to ask I acquired a put up wet 05 no start only crank Ignition gone with 100 ohm 5% tolerance 1/4 watt carbon film resistor o/y b/w(striped) ignition wires switch on orange red I swapped the green blue wires on cdi / pick up coil but might have made bad connection by swapping gonna try to reconnect/ new plug soon Bike cranks no spark ..newer stator/ pick up / coil and cdi🔬 🤞🏻 🏍 🔥 thanks again will keep you posted not gonna buy cdi lol Hope your summer 🎸

Hi Dino, have just purchased a DR 650 and watch most of your videos. They are extremely helpful and your delivery is great. You must be a teacher? If not you should be. Have a query I’m hoping you can help with. With the bike on a stand and the bike in neutral, if I turn the back wheel in a forward direction there’s a knocking noise from the counter shaft/ front sprocket no knocking if I turn the wheel backward or if I put it in gear pull the clutch in and turn the wheel. Any ideas? Thanks in advance and thanks for the great videos. Harry

Thanks for getting up their!

I like videos like this. I would love to see one with your favourite products for a cleaning for cleaning, brakes and tires that sort of thing that would be a good one too.

Great video, thank you Dino 👍

It's a lot less fun when the pod is damaged/not the wiring harness - that hot wire is crimper onto that end contact pin like a bugger!😢 fighting with 1 now

I would love to get the files for this, your dr content has been a wealth of knowledge for me, i just got my first dr 2 weeks ago!

Any thoughts on the dr650 transmission issues? 3rd gear wrecking the engine, etc... I have 2021 model and hoping Suzuki had a fix for it.

Wo gibt es die Sicherungsplatte zu kkaufen ?

Other then costly I see Safari makes a Suzuki DR650 Tank Fairing to go with that fuel tank. Cool video. Thanks for sharing!

Dino. Great video, but you skipped over the removal of the clutch basket. This is needed to get to the NSU screws. Could you add this segment to your video? Thx.

Super Grüße aus German

I've returned three jackets to them in past two weeks for all sorts of different manufacturing issues. Reinforcement around the zippers are nearly non-exist on the interior, found just a lot of misfires from their sewing machines and all have the armor padding was total garbage. Hell one of the pads I pulled out was starting to decay. Top it all off their sizing chart is way off so the first jacket I got was too big and also had a bunch of stitchings that was coming undone. I've wasted enough time with HWK so I'm spending the extra money and getting some better gear.

You knocked it out of the park again Dino! Those are great tips. I know this sounds dumb, but I have a hard time getting my air filter mounted correctly after cleaning, any tips on that?

hi again Dino, yet another video full of great information and good sense. Thank you for this 🙏 Was able to make a ton of mods with only a handful of tools you recommended, ranging from bar risers, footpeg lowering, bark busters, adjustable clutch & brake levers, mirrors, led headbulb, some crash bars, axle sliders, pro cycle seat and cover, etc. Next up carbie jet kit and tuning after the break in, and I've enjoyed your videos on those as well ❤ Quick question though, what sort of "toolbox" did you replace the standard black plastic one with? I'm asking because yours seems more spacious, and I'm interested because it would have enough space for my ratchet and a more robust selection of tools than what the standard tube fits. Either way, your videos are great and love the production value as well 🙌

Sorry the brand is Kluny - darn that spell check 😢👌

I use Klimt work suspenders with my pants, through Amazon👍 ( the clip type) does a great job😎👌

Hey Dino! I'm totally down to contribute to you via a Patreon type account! You've done a lot of hard work to make these videos and they are super helpful.

Awesome video.

I bought the Parabellum and the wind "turbulence" is awful. I drilled 2 holes in windshield to not make it so upright. That helped quite a bit. As other comments stated, the Parabellum gave me a headache as my head vibrated in the turbulence. FYI, I'm 6 feet tall. The little stock windscreen deflected all the bugs right to my throat area. That's why I need a different wind shield. Looking at the Madstad. It's adjustable, but also pricey.

Great video, Just a comment My 2001 Suzuki SV650S that I have owned for 23 years had a RR problem. I was cheap and bought a $23 aftermarket one. The aftermarket one gave me problems not because the diodes in it were bad, but because the spade connectors in it were thin and flimsy and didn’t make could connection with the stator wire side. In the last few years, most of the electrical problems I had on my very reliable Japanese bikes were from bad connection and not a bad component. I think this is very important to iterate.

Great video brother, the mirror extenders are real slick.

I never do a complete wash of my DR650, I just knock the crusty dirt off as needed. That I hardly ever get it muddy may say something about my riding style. If I get caught in the rain on the way home I will fog the whole bike with WD40. It just takes a couple minutes before the next ride to wipe excess WD40 away(the rest burns off). Of course the brakes get the Brake Cleaner treatment. Coming up on 20years DR650 ownership. What rust? I don't see any rust. The square air box nuts eventually became an issue. I deleted them. Drilled holes in the appropriate locations and now use zip ties to secure the lid. I know that's not for everyone.

Hopefully Dino can start selling a finished product, I’d buy one

Great video. Thank you for putting this together. Excited to watch the 4 other episodes.

Dino, the number one tip I want to know is how you are transforming! So happy to see you happy and healthy. I need your tips and hope to follow in your footsteps

Thank you!!!