The DR650 Highway Touring Thread

planemanx15 · 03-25-2011, 09:43 PM

There is a ton of info on this site (and others) about the great Suzuki DR650 and its dual sport abilities. But what about those that do mostly highway touring?

What features and comforts did you guys and gals add to your beast to make it a better highway cruiser?

For me, I haven't added much yet, but got an IMS tank for better range, had the seat customized to be much more comfortable (its a dished seat look), and plan on getting a bigger windshield, since the slipstreamer tombstone shield isn't good by any means. I also want to raise and change the bars, as well as lower the pegs. I would also like the dash area cleaned up a bit too, not a fan of the wires and lines going every-which way.

I really like the DR650 a lot, but would like it to be more tame on-road.

What about you?

bluebye · 03-25-2011, 10:07 PM

ADV8 · 03-25-2011, 11:50 PM

planemanx15 · 03-26-2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADV8

i like that setup, how hard is it to move the key over? you dont have the ability to lock the steering now right?

planemanx15 · 03-26-2011, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluebye

Windshield doesn't hit the helmet?

Arc 21 · 03-26-2011, 06:39 AM

Choice of tires and gearing makes all the difference in the world when it comes to which end of the spectrum these bikes function at.

I day dream about having two, one built as a super moto and my current one that leans more heavily twoards 80% dirt riding.

Northyork · 03-26-2011, 07:34 AM

Safari Tank
Corbin Seat
Heated Grips
Extended Mirrors
Suzuki rear rack
SW-Motech luggage racks
Pelican IM2600 storm cases
USB and Cigarrete lighter outlet ports
RAM mount for GPS
Tool Tube + tools
Spare back and front tubes
Lower foot pegs
Upgrade Suspension (front and back)
16T front sprocket
Windshield
Maier Hand Guards

jessepitt · 03-26-2011, 08:24 AM

Great idea for a thread! I can't wait to see what every one has done to make their bikes ADV-touring ready. This will be a great resource!

Foot dragger · 03-26-2011, 11:45 AM

Ive put a set of street wheels on my DR,19" ft,wider 17" rear,IMS tank.Corbin seat that broke in at about 15000 miles and now works great,lowered ft pegs,raised pro taper bars, It is smooth enough I have done 600 mile days no problem. I put a used Cee-Bailey windscreen on a spare headlight shroud and for me it works fine. I can change it over to a dirt dual purpose in about 45 minutes flat.

eakins · 03-26-2011, 02:11 PM

the 2 must haves imo for hiway touring
http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.1921/.f
http://www.sargentcycle.com/suzwsdr650.htm

planemanx15 · 03-27-2011, 06:41 AM

I like those Safari tanks, shouldda looked around more before I bought the IMS!

edf: Those trax panniers are really nice as well, do they preform as well as they look?

NorthYork: I like that dash set up, but why the two speedos? If you want to remove the windshield is it an easy task?

appalachian · 03-27-2011, 10:35 AM

NORTHYORK...what does the 12volt supply get its power from, wher in the electrical system does it connect ??

Been curious about how to put one on my bike later on.

bluebye · 03-27-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planemanx15

Windshield doesn't hit the helmet?

Not much, if it does it's just above the visor. It's all a compromse, these dual sport thingy's .

Northyork · 03-28-2011, 05:24 AM

Trailtech Vapor/Vector/Striker are much more than just a speedometer. Check this link for a TrailTech computer comparison http://www.trailtech.net/computer_comparison.html
Removing the windshield is a minute job. It is held in place by two plastic bolts/nuts

Quote:

Originally Posted by planemanx15

I like those Safari tanks, shouldda looked around more before I bought the IMS!

edf: Those trax panniers are really nice as well, do they preform as well as they look?

NorthYork: I like that dash set up, but why the two speedos? If you want to remove the windshield is it an easy task?

Northyork · 03-28-2011, 05:36 AM

I have ran two wires from the battery to the 12v outlet. The wire connecting to the + is fused. I did not want it to be switched, this way I can use it to connect the battery trickle charger.

Battery+>>>Fuse>>>12v outlet
Battery->>>>>>>>>>12v Outlet

Quote:

Originally Posted by appalachian

NORTHYORK...what does the 12volt supply get its power from, wher in the electrical system does it connect ??

Been curious about how to put one on my bike later on.

03-25-2011, 09:43 PM	#1
planemanx15 ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Oddometer: 737	The DR650 Highway Touring Thread There is a ton of info on this site (and others) about the great Suzuki DR650 and its dual sport abilities. But what about those that do mostly highway touring? What features and comforts did you guys and gals add to your beast to make it a better highway cruiser? For me, I haven't added much yet, but got an IMS tank for better range, had the seat customized to be much more comfortable (its a dished seat look), and plan on getting a bigger windshield, since the slipstreamer tombstone shield isn't good by any means. I also want to raise and change the bars, as well as lower the pegs. I would also like the dash area cleaned up a bit too, not a fan of the wires and lines going every-which way. I really like the DR650 a lot, but would like it to be more tame on-road. What about you? __________________ 2000 Suzuki DR650 - 790cc Big bore kit, V-Strom seat, Warp 9 Supermoto rims, TM-40 carb. 1985 Yamaha CA50 - My Hot Rod 2009 Piaggio BV-250 - Escusi, Babba be bo-bee

03-25-2011, 10:07 PM	#2
bluebye Skin it back Joined: Mar 2004 Location: 'neckville is where you hang your hat, Rolling Oddometer: 1,437	Or you could just ride it __________________ Faster you fool!

03-25-2011, 11:50 PM	#3
ADV8 Taumarunui..Darwin.. Joined: Nov 2007 Location: North of Sydney. Oddometer: 2,110	__________________ Les .. 1968 Husqvarna MF250 and MF360 - 1971 Norton Commando Fastback - 1973 Kawasaki H2A - 1973 Ducati 750 GT - 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado - 1974 Kawasaki H2B - 1974 Triumph TR5T Trophy Trail - 1981 Ducati 900 SD - 1986 Husqvarna 400 WR - 1998 Suzuki TL1000S - 1998 Suzuki TL1000S - 2007 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S - 2008 Suzuki DR780.

03-26-2011, 06:39 AM	#6
Arc 21 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: The Mystic West Oddometer: 105	Choice of tires and gearing makes all the difference in the world when it comes to which end of the spectrum these bikes function at. I day dream about having two, one built as a super moto and my current one that leans more heavily twoards 80% dirt riding. __________________ 06 DR 650 - "Stella Blue"

03-26-2011, 07:34 AM	#7
Northyork Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Oddometer: 268	Safari Tank Corbin Seat Heated Grips Extended Mirrors Suzuki rear rack SW-Motech luggage racks Pelican IM2600 storm cases USB and Cigarrete lighter outlet ports RAM mount for GPS Tool Tube + tools Spare back and front tubes Lower foot pegs Upgrade Suspension (front and back) 16T front sprocket Windshield Maier Hand Guards Northyork screwed with this post 03-26-2011 at 08:15 AM

03-26-2011, 08:24 AM	#8
jessepitt Dual Sport Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Redmond Oregon Oddometer: 988	Great idea for a thread! I can't wait to see what every one has done to make their bikes ADV-touring ready. This will be a great resource! __________________ 2011 DirtRoad650 http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/z...mping12182.jpg '98 DR 350 http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/z...t/Photo280.jpg '99 DR 650. Sold.

03-26-2011, 11:45 AM	#9
Foot dragger beat up ex flat tracker Joined: Dec 2006 Location: chico,just below rag dump(nor-cal) Oddometer: 6,757	Ive put a set of street wheels on my DR,19" ft,wider 17" rear,IMS tank.Corbin seat that broke in at about 15000 miles and now works great,lowered ft pegs,raised pro taper bars, It is smooth enough I have done 600 mile days no problem. I put a used Cee-Bailey windscreen on a spare headlight shroud and for me it works fine. I can change it over to a dirt dual purpose in about 45 minutes flat. __________________ 2003 DR 650.(1976 Montesa 250 Enduro-nice!) - - 1990 MASI TEAM-3V.- 1976 Motobecane, Super-Mirage.- Kona, HumuHumuNukuNukuApua'a. Single Speed ThRaShEr BiKe. 1968 360 Greeves challenger MXer. 1999 Triumph Trophy 1200. 2011 KTM530 EXC. 2012 KONA Hei Hei Deluxe (ongoing bike issues) -2009 KTM 200XC-W.

03-26-2011, 02:11 PM	#10
eakins Butler Maps Joined: May 2002 Location: Colorado - Fort Collins Oddometer: 14,443	the 2 must haves imo for hiway touring http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.1921/.f http://www.sargentcycle.com/suzwsdr650.htm __________________ Butler Maps - motorcycle maps for riders by riders - Ozarks , Nor Cal , COBDR shipping, AZBDR scouting http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598717 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/butlermaps eakins screwed with this post 03-27-2011 at 11:47 AM

03-27-2011, 06:41 AM	#11
planemanx15 ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Oddometer: 737	I like those Safari tanks, shouldda looked around more before I bought the IMS! edf: Those trax panniers are really nice as well, do they preform as well as they look? NorthYork: I like that dash set up, but why the two speedos? If you want to remove the windshield is it an easy task? __________________ 2000 Suzuki DR650 - 790cc Big bore kit, V-Strom seat, Warp 9 Supermoto rims, TM-40 carb. 1985 Yamaha CA50 - My Hot Rod 2009 Piaggio BV-250 - Escusi, Babba be bo-bee

03-27-2011, 10:35 AM	#12
appalachian Gitchee some !! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: southeast T.N. Oddometer: 208	NORTHYORK...what does the 12volt supply get its power from, wher in the electrical system does it connect ?? Been curious about how to put one on my bike later on. __________________ Pavement...we dont need no steenking pavement.

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