5 things I hate about the Dr 650

If you are thinking about purchasing a dr650 watch this video first to know the bikes downfalls.
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[joeallfrontsquiet]

Got a '24 model. At the first engine sputters of an empty tank, switching the petcock to RES completely kills the engine. Then when I put it back to ON, the engine sputters but runs again. Weird. Cool video!

[michaelhefford]

They started adding loctite to the neutral sending unit bolts a few years ago from factory.

[muzikjay]

Love the retro thumbnails and intro! Btw, just picked up a sweet used DR, so thanks for all of your videos on it. Really helped me make the right decision. Loving all of these DR videos

[gromit]

On the first week of riding on the highway the engine sputtered. I immediately turned the petcock to Reserve. But the engine shut off. I was on the middle lane and had to walk the DR to the curb. It was during Covid and on a Sunday morning. Had it been a week day I would have been run over. I have ridden 16K since. I installed IMS tank, purchased 1.5L fuel bottle and also installed a 5L fuel can. But, that near death experience has never left my mind. A lack of fuel gauge is what I hate most. I have a love-hate relationship.

[michaelhefford]

Change your front fender. Weight isn’t the issue, it’s the sail effect of the huge fender catching the wind.

[michaelhefford]

Seat and tank are the biggest issues with the DR. An extra $800-$1000 will fix both…it’ll fix 3 of your items if you buy a lower seat.