DR 650 farkeling questions...

Law Dawg (ret) · 10-31-2008, 08:48 AM

I am about to start the process of making the DR 650 more custom to Judy and I. That will involve a Corbin Seat, 4.9 gallon tank, heated grips, and possibly a wind shield. It will also get the lowering treatment with the correct kick stand. My questions are;

Will the charging system power heated grips and a Tourmaster heated jacket liner and if not, what can I do to up the charging capacity?

Recomendations for a good skid plate and oil cooler protection?

This is going to be fun!

Sbyllek · 10-31-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Law Dawg

I am about to start the process of making the DR 650 more custom to Judy and I. That will involve a Corbin Seat, 4.9 gallon tank, heated grips, and possibly a wind shield. It will also get the lowering treatment with the correct kick stand. My questions are;

Will the charging system power heated grips and a Tourmaster heated jacket liner and if not, what can I do to up the charging capacity?

Recomendations for a good skid plate and oil cooler protection?

This is going to be fun!

Christmas shopping will be easy this year , huh???

GS-RON · 10-31-2008, 10:30 AM

There's an entire thread (and a long one at that) over in ADV Rider devoted to the DR 650. I'm sure there's some good advice there......

Bandit12 · 10-31-2008, 12:43 PM

Another good resource that has sections dedicated specifically to the DR is Maximum Suzuki. Lots valuable resources for owners of DR's, Bandits & Katanas. I've gotten some good info for my Bandit, made a great deal for a set of replacement turn signal assemblies, and sold my old Rifle windshield to a member over there. Its well worth your time to check it out.

Ray

Grissom · 10-31-2008, 04:59 PM

www.thumpertalk.com and +1 for the adventure rider forum thread

ZZTOMP · 11-03-2008, 06:39 AM

I have used this vendor,with good results, he specializes in DR parts and has most if not all of the items you'll need.

http://www.kientech.com/DR650ProdList.htm

Law Dawg (ret) · 11-03-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sbyllek

Christmas shopping will be easy this year , huh???

Yo K

Sort of...our shameless bit of commercialism will be a large screen LCD TV. Better to watch The Christmas Story on ("You'll shoot yer eye out!"). That said the DR just screams "change me" (not that it is not a fine bike as is). There are simply some practical things that will improve it overall with a minimum of fuss. Things that Suzuki would not do as well as after market and I can do and for MUCH less $$$.

matthewp · 11-05-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Law Dawg

That said the DR just screams "change me" (not that it is not a fine bike as is). There are simply some practical things that will improve it overall with a minimum of fuss. Things that Suzuki would not do as well as after market and I can do and for MUCH less $$$.

Let me warn you about THAT slippery slope!

DR Motard · 11-05-2008, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Law Dawg

I am about to start the process of making the DR 650 more custom to Judy and I. That will involve a Corbin Seat, 4.9 gallon tank, heated grips, and possibly a wind shield. It will also get the lowering treatment with the correct kick stand. My questions are;

Will the charging system power heated grips and a Tourmaster heated jacket liner and if not, what can I do to up the charging capacity?

Recomendations for a good skid plate and oil cooler protection?

This is going to be fun!

The DR is suppose to support up to 200 watts. As far as I know, there isn't more room on the stator for more windings.

It will support heated grips easily. What is the power consumption of the vest?

Law Dawg (ret) · 11-06-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DR Motard

It will support heated grips easily. What is the power consumption of the vest?

It's about 6.7 amps (76 watts?)...boy was it tough to actually find this info. Should support the jacket liner and grips with room to spare. Thanks Drew, I was hoping the DR would weigh in.

10-31-2008, 08:48 AM	#1
Law Dawg (ret) Super Member Name: Mark Location: Bakersfield, Ca Motorcycle: F800GS & DR 650 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,653	DR 650 farkeling questions... I am about to start the process of making the DR 650 more custom to Judy and I. That will involve a Corbin Seat, 4.9 gallon tank, heated grips, and possibly a wind shield. It will also get the lowering treatment with the correct kick stand. My questions are; Will the charging system power heated grips and a Tourmaster heated jacket liner and if not, what can I do to up the charging capacity? Recomendations for a good skid plate and oil cooler protection? This is going to be fun! __________________ “To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.” Voltaire

10-31-2008, 10:30 AM	#3
GS-RON Super Member Name: Ron Location: Paradise,Ca Motorcycle: '08 ZX-14 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,943	Re: DR 650 farkeling questions... There's an entire thread (and a long one at that) over in ADV Rider devoted to the DR 650. I'm sure there's some good advice there...... __________________ I'm not lost, I'm right there at the cursor on my GPS...Where ever that is Do a poppa-wheelie I cried because I could not wheelie, till I met a man with no motorcycle..

10-31-2008, 12:43 PM	#4
Bandit12 Flyin Low Name: Ray Location: Quincy, CA Motorcycle: 97 Suzuki Bandit 12S Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,756	Re: DR 650 farkeling questions... Another good resource that has sections dedicated specifically to the DR is Maximum Suzuki. Lots valuable resources for owners of DR's, Bandits & Katanas. I've gotten some good info for my Bandit, made a great deal for a set of replacement turn signal assemblies, and sold my old Rifle windshield to a member over there. Its well worth your time to check it out. Ray __________________ A Veteran is someone who once wrote a blank check to "The USA” for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who don't understand it.

10-31-2008, 04:59 PM	#5
Grissom Senior Member Name: Peter Location: NorCal Motorcycle: Bandit 1200S Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 107	Re: DR 650 farkeling questions... www.thumpertalk.com and +1 for the adventure rider forum thread

11-03-2008, 06:39 AM	#6
ZZTOMP Junior Member Name: Tom Location: Fresno, CA Motorcycle: 2005 Kawasaki ZZR1200, 2004 Suzuki DR650, Honda XR400 dualsport Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 74	Re: DR 650 farkeling questions... I have used this vendor,with good results, he specializes in DR parts and has most if not all of the items you'll need. http://www.kientech.com/DR650ProdList.htm

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