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
Bleak situation Fall 2019
Teardown and Sorting
Frame Restoration
Painting the Frame
Painting controls and all the 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
Corrected 1996 DR650 Wiring Schematic
LED Turn Signals Hack for DR650 Wiring
Mounting the New Tank
Seat and Seat Mount
Side Panel Fabrication
Muffler De-badged, Rebuilt and Shortened, New Mount
R1 Final Assembly 2020
R1 July 2020 Glam Shots
R2 Front Fender mount with GPS
R2 2020 Side Panel Improvements and Rack Mount
R2 2020 Side Panel Loops
R2 2020 - Oval Copper Tank Badges
R2 2020 Glam Shots
R3 2020 Continental Front Tire Swap
R3 2020 Bigger Better Headlight
Suzuki Alloy Skidplate, Used from eBay
R3 2021 Acerbis Plastic Skid Plate
R4 2021 Glam Shots
Shop Tools
Tools on the Moto
Travel Gear and Attachments
Comparison Pictures
Farkle Remorse
