Moto-Resto-Hipster-Scrambler DR650 - Big Gallery
I bought this Suzuki DR650s new in 1996 when I was living in Atlanta and rode it regularly until 2009... Late in 2019 I started a resurrection/restoration project on it - here be pictures.
Disclaimer:
Motorcycles can travel at high speeds, mechanical issues can cause accidents, riders don't have much protection.
Be careful!
Follow all the suggestions of folks who are wiser than me -
don't even think about working on your motorcycle if you don't know what you are attempting.
Be responsible and don't sue anyone, OK?
In this page:
- Corrected 1996 DR650 Wiring Schematic
- History 1996-2008
- Bleak situation Fall 2019
- Teardown and Sorting
- Frame Restoration
- Painting the Frame
- Painting controls and all sorts of other parts
- Painting the Swingarm
- Painting the Fork
- Painting the Fuel Tank
- Motor Prep and Painting
- Motor Work, NSU fix and Clutch Replacement
- Reassembling the Pieces
- Electrical
- Turn signals in action
- Mounting the Retro Tank
- Seat and Seat Mount
- Fabricating Alloy Side Panels
- Muffler De-badged, Rebuilt and Shortened, New Mount
- R1 2020
- R1 2020 Glam Shots
- R2 2020
- Front Fender mount with GPS
- Oval Copper Tank Badges
- Low Front Fender + Side Panel Loops
- R2 2001 Glam Shots
- R3 Continental Front Tire Swap
- R3 2020 Bigger Better Headlight
- Suzuki Alloy Skidplate, Used from eBay
- R4 2021 Acerbis Plastic Skid Plate
- R4 2021 Glam Shots
- Shop Tools
- Tools on the Moto
- Travel Gear and Attachments
- Comparison Pictures
- Farkle Remorse
History 1996-2008![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Bleak situation Fall 2019![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Teardown and Sorting![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Frame Restoration![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Painting the Frame![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Painting controls and all the other parts![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Painting the Swingarm![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Painting the Fork![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Painting the Fuel Tank![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Motor Prep and Painting![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Motor Work, NSU fix and Clutch Replacement![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Reassembling the Pieces![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Electrical![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Turn signals in action![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Corrected 1996 DR650 Wiring Schematic![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
LED Turn Signals Hack for DR650 Wiring![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Mounting the New Tank![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Seat and Seat Mount![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Side Panel Fabrication![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Muffler De-badged, Rebuilt and Shortened, New Mount![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R1 Final Assembly 2020![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R1 July 2020 Glam Shots![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R2 Front Fender mount with GPS![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R2 2020 Side Panel Improvements and Rack Mount![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R2 2020 Side Panel Loops![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R2 2020 - Oval Copper Tank Badges![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R2 2020 Glam Shots![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R3 2020 Continental Front Tire Swap![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R3 2020 Bigger Better Headlight![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Suzuki Alloy Skidplate, Used from eBay![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R3 2021 Acerbis Plastic Skid Plate ![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
R4 2021 Glam Shots![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Shop Tools![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Tools on the Moto![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Travel Gear and Attachments![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Comparison Pictures![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)
Farkle Remorse![top arrow](../images/top_arrow_22sq.png)