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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? http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...49_70472_n.jpg |
Or you could just ride it
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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. |
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 http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x..._9036Large.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...6929Medium.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...6997Medium.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x..._6946Small.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x..._8474Large.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x..._7725Large.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x..._8549Large.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x..._8550Large.jpg http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x..._8668Large.jpg |
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!:clap
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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.
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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 |
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...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. |
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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
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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.
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