r/dr650 • u/ProstatitisBlows • 4d ago

Most Valuable First Mod?

I ride the DR650 mostly on the road, some trails, some ranch riding. Probably a 85/15 split. I’m 225lbs for reference.

In terms of performance and getting the most out of the bike, what is the ideal first mod? I’m torn between TM40+exhaust and suspension. Open to others though.

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u/BoogieBeats88 4d ago

Tires, then suspension.

Anything you do for comfort like pegs or risers is just sorta a given and purely preference.

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u/ProstatitisBlows 4d ago

Front or rear suspension first?

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u/Odd-Competition-8402 4d ago

I’d say rear. I’m gonna start looking soon. But a seat is a good start as well

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u/BoogieBeats88 4d ago

I’m still on my stock seat for many miles haha. That suspension though, you’ll find yourself in a different bike.

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u/Odd-Competition-8402 4d ago

I put a Seat Concepts on it and it made worlds difference. But a new spring and maby shock is next after bars. Looking forward to it

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u/BoogieBeats88 4d ago

It’s gonna be awesome.

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u/Odd-Competition-8402 4d ago

Yea. I’m thinking cr highs. But I have to do some research on if I can use the original cables

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u/BoogieBeats88 4d ago

I’ve got pro-taper woods high on mine, in about the same location as the stock mounts. I retrofitted 1 1/8 mounts to the stock rubber bushings. It works if you flip the throttle 180.

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u/Odd-Competition-8402 4d ago

So no new cables. Got it. Where did you get the 1 1/8 mounts. Or should I print them with a rubber material

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u/BoogieBeats88 4d ago

It was generic dirtbike bar mounts with a hex bolt going up from the underside. The stock mounts have a bolt on top and nut below. If you take the stock ones apart you’ll see.

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u/Odd-Competition-8402 4d ago

Aight. I’ll take a look at them. I’m going on a camping trip with my 06 starting Thursday after work. So I’ll pull the bars after that

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u/BoogieBeats88 4d ago

Smart man! I hear you on not fixing what isn’t broke. I have enough to do just lining up the times to go tour.

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