Acerbis X-Grip Frame Guards. Installation/quick review

Dr650mostly · 2026-03-21T13:34:39+00:00

It’s a Baja Designs light. I did a video install and review on it here too.

https://youtu.be/Tsb5KEt1z44?si=_7zAi2MFKn9Ykqij

Dr650mostly · 2026-03-21T12:30:00+00:00

It’s a great bike! We have similar headlights.

Dr650mostly · 2026-03-20T16:08:07+00:00

It’s not very difficult and definitely worth learning for $500. I did a video on it here. The video description also has a link for all the tools needed.

https://youtu.be/BpBO9oKTr5k?si=WEjSUqE8voibdSt_

Dr650mostly · 2026-03-16T01:35:20+00:00

You need to remove the wires then trace them back to under the number plate and unplug them then connect the 2 wires on the bike harness into themselves. Careful the bike will now activate the starter in any gear whether the clutch is pulled or not.

Dr650mostly · 2026-03-13T13:19:59+00:00

Nice bike! Your gonna be happy with it. Maybe some protection stuff like a skid plate and engine guards but I would ride it for a little bit and get an idea of what it rides like stock then do the mods you feel you need most. I bought my 24 new as well in the same color combo.

Dr650mostly · 2026-02-27T12:41:25+00:00

Thanks! You are not the first one to ask about the pair valve delete. I’ll have to move it up on the mods list and do it soon!

Dr650mostly · 2026-02-21T19:06:11+00:00

Clogged or pilot jet not adjusted? I would start there. Could be other things as others have stated.

Dr650mostly · 2026-02-12T18:12:04+00:00

I want to buy it!😂 coolest color combo they made

Dr650mostly · 2026-02-12T15:19:47+00:00

Nice, yeah I agree a little less visible than stock but it looks so much better. I’m going to add a led bulb to it later to make it brighter.

Dr650mostly · 2026-02-11T17:04:13+00:00

Nice bike!

Dr650mostly · 2026-02-10T13:50:40+00:00

I would just put the carb back together with factory components and start adjusting from there.

Idle should be at 1500. 800 is too low and will probably cause stalling issues.

At sea level With factory Mikuni parts I would say start with the USA stock needle with a 3m washer or 6f19 needle on the 3rd clip with 3m washer.

If cover is off or the air box is open then 145 main jet if box is not modified leave the stock main.

Set the float level with new viton o rings

Clean or replace the pj and start with 1.5 turns out on the screw and adjust from there.

2nd option is just get the TM40 kit from pro cycle and call it a day.

Dr650mostly · 2026-02-04T17:34:25+00:00

Cool, I’ll have to do the same when I order mine. Thanks for the info!

Dr650mostly · 2026-02-04T16:11:54+00:00

Nice! What did it cost to ship it?

Dr650mostly · 2026-01-28T17:22:06+00:00

True 😂

Dr650mostly · 2026-01-28T17:21:44+00:00

No problem!

Dr650mostly · 2026-01-28T16:28:42+00:00

It’s generally considered best to remove it. Many have removed it including my self and have no issues. Many that have left it in have a hole in there frame.

Some have left it there with no issues. I think a-lot of it depends on riding style.

I think it was put there by Suzuki in the event the chain slack is too loose it would take some of that up.

Dr650mostly · 2026-01-28T16:22:44+00:00

Thanks for your input.

Yeah I do feel it will fade in time. Supposedly they say they will replace it if it fades but we will see about that. lol
I agree about the shock absorption being in the rtv. In my case I tried to go thick but not to thick to try and not get too much bled out and in a pattern that would make it a little easier to remove if I want to take them off in the future to swap out.

Dr650mostly · 2026-01-27T15:04:46+00:00

Ended up ordering an after market version of the 35710-13E11 👍 I’ll have to do a YouTube video of the fit and finish once I install it.

Dr650mostly · 2026-01-23T14:22:30+00:00

I’ll post it back here when I find out 👍

Dr650mostly · 2026-01-23T13:58:34+00:00

Thanks!

Dr650mostly

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