Can anyone confirm that the TUSK D‑Flex Pro Handguards fits the stock DR.

Are these the turn signal wires? They look cut off? I just got this bike and need to install new front turn signals. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hey again guys. i’m only one days ride from whitehorse to the start of the dempster and rather concerned about my chain situation. For background I first changed my chain in Missoula MT and had to ship ahead the sprockets so i wasn’t waiting around. After i got the front i realized I was a dumbass and forgot that the previous owner of the bike had done a 520 conversion and it wouldn’t work. I got mega lucky in Grande Prairie AB and was able to snag someone’s sprockets and went back to the stock 525. they only had 4k miles on them (stock oem) and the chain was brand new o ring ek brand.
It’s since been just abt 1k miles and i’ve had to keep tightening the chain more and more the past few hundred miles. And the front sprocket has already started to curve/wave… I know new chains “loosen” in the beginning but this is getting worse and 1k miles seems like a lot. Plus it was not like this with my last chain. A dealership says it’s most likely because the sprockets weren’t actually new but i don’t understand how this chain could wear this fast when i ran that previous chain on WAYY more worn sprockets for even more miles and never experienced anything like this.
My cheap case saver/sprocket cover also broke the other day (presumably from how loose the chain got as there were metal shavings on the remaining pieces) so now im pretty vulnerable to big time sadness if my chain decides to quit…
My wheel seems aligned as the tensioners are the same but im just at a loss as to what could be causing this.
I don’t have the option to wait around a whole week to ten days for another entire sprocket and chain replacement so i either pop a new chain on and go for it up the dempster or reroute to alaska first where i can order a new set ahead there and then take on the dempster afterwards… its just only gonna get colder up there. But I would really like to figure out why this is even happening so it can be avoided again. I’m thinking maybe i just let it get too loose for too long before tightening it up again and it wore way too much.

EDIT: i genuinely don’t know why they would give me this but also i was a goof for not noticing that it was not an o ring chain… 🫠 ofc it did that… fucked the new sprockets for no reason too… and the only master link chain i could get was 300usd 😭 and ill still have to replace the sprockets yet again along with the chain when i get to where i ship them ahead. Also my rear wheel bearing blew and left me stranded yippee

I set intake to 0.13mm and exhaust to 0.2mm. Made sure its on T in the inspection. They sound loud to me. Is this how they supposed to sound?

How many of you all have had your idle thumb screw vibrate out (and lost)? Earlier this year I had my fuel air mixture screw vibrate out, but fortunately it was recovered between the starter and cylinder head. The idle thumb screw is gone. Where are you all ordering these from?

See ya soon good buddy. Off for a 790 kit and Nova gears. 😍

Come across this. Anyone who doubts the power of a DR or if it’s good enough - watch this.

That's a photo at final gas stop. Will still want to get the ride certified. Mostly Pacific Coast Highway down and Hwy 5 back up to Seattle. Lucked out it wasn't a great beach day on Saturday so the traffic seemed mild by the coast.

In its first year putting it through the paces of what it can do :). Putting the "dual" into dualsport. Had several sessions at Reiter Foothills for single track. Bike was great. Rider needs to get better. Did a track day at The Ridge (with SM wheels). Now did the Iron Butt attempt at it being a cruiser. Tomorrow, will leave for three sections of the BDR that are not on fire.

Setup was all stock: 3.4 gallon tank, Traill Wings, stock seat (but with an air cushion), stock carburetor with just snorkle removed. It has a 45T shorter gearing for off-road (less good for cruising).

I faired really well other than inner-thighs getting exhausted three hours in and staying exhausted. Had to stand up sometimes. Take away, need to stop man-spreading when riding. Looking for advice on this one. Reading that dropping ankles and toeing in will help me keep my knees by the tank. The frequent fuel stops (12 of them) because of the small tank helped with forcing me to "walk it off". Butt was good, no problem. Had to refill from jerry can once -- completely ran out 3 miles from planned stop :).

So the bike has 45T on this wheel-set and revved highish at cruise (5000 rpm) and I had to pass a lot of cars on Hwy 101. So my mpg was rather terrible? Judging from receipts and mileage I had: 37, 37, 37, 40, 46.. then I don't know as had to prepay for others.. I estimated fuel at 45 mpg.. lesson learned.

Great bike. I don't know any better. Just started riding in December so she's all I know 👊.

The rear brake arm is hard to find and the heat shaped it like the shittiest lathe to the disk… and the heat removes anodized colors and eats wheel bearings. It’s a DR650… of course I got home still.

This seat is god-awful.

So,

I'm new here, but I was in the neighborhood and thought I'd stop by. Presently, I have a KLR650 gen 3 (2023 traveler ABS)... It's pretty, okay...

So really, what kinda kills the bike for me is the new vstrom 650 I picked up which weighs marginally less, is way better on the street, and gets the same fuel milage or better on the highway or otherwise.

All that said, my excuse for keeping the KLR is for offroad BDR routes. Which, it's okay... But holy moly what a heavy beast. Alongside it's parts availability... which kawasaki is charging an arm and a leg for ($5 for a bolt, $200+ for some handwarmer kits)... It's making me want something lighter.

And no... I have an ibex 450 too.. Just uh... Holy crap I hate that thing... so I won't consider another ADV that weighs 400+ pounds.

I've done reading, from specs to testimonies. It would seem, that the DR650 is pretty much 'the' bike that fits my needs/wants.

I am mechanically inclined, experienced with carbs, and know how to prevent carbon buildup.

Beyond that, what would I be losing out on by making the switch?

New rider. Just picked up 2020 650 with only 300 miles. Went on some trails today I had no business being on. She handled great but did lay her down in some water exhaust side. Got a little water in ehaust
Did fine the rest of the trails no problem but when got onto main road and kicked it into 2nd I lost all power
It still idles but dies when you give it any throttle

For reference we checked the air intake and she was dry
And it had plenty of gas
First thought is the carb but not sure what?
Thanks 🤟🏼

I’ve only owned a klr 650 before. We are having a bit of a drought this summer, so I was able to get down to our local little bayou. The dr650 surprised me with how much more nimble and natural it felt on the trail.

I come seeking assistance.
I cleaned the carb on my dr650 and have a hose I don’t know what to do with.
Doesn’t seem to be a breather or vacuum hose.
I’m stumped. Watched some corn removal videos but I couldn’t see it.
Any advice is welcome!
Thanks in advance

Could someone point me in the direction of a thread or suggest necessary tools to carry on the DR? I’m putting together a rolled tool bag since I bought mine from a private seller and didn’t come with the tool kit. So far I got a Noco battery jump pack… tire spoons..ratchet. Would love suggestions of necessary sockets and wrench sizes and anything else. Thank you !

Hi Everyone.

I purchased a set of nice CNC lowered foot pegs and nice CNC rear brake pedal, but after installing them, the brake pedal is still too high to be used. It seems like cutting the threads of the master cylinder is the only way forward. I remember seeing a video on YouTube about it, but I can’t seem to find it. Does anybody have a pointer or our recommendation for me?

Thank you very much.

SOLVED - I installed the foot pegs upside down like a jackass. In my defense I was unsupervised and the logo is symmetrical

Changed my rear tire; upon reassembly axle wouldn’t go in smoothly so I tried to hammer it in - got it stuck, hammered it back out with a dowel.

Now when I try reassembling the rear wheel assembly with spacers is too wide for the swingarm.

The cushion hub doesn’t sit flush but I dont know if that’s the problem? I’m using stock cushions and the cushion hub doesn’t sit fully flush even with all cushions out.

I’m going for a look with my bike and would really like the old style (1996-1999) headlight cowl. Long shot, but does anyone on here have one that would be interested in selling or trading with the current style? Or know where I can buy the old one?

First pic- cowl I am seeking
Second- my hog