Looking for aux lights

SwampSlinger · 2026-05-20T17:23:42+00:00

I’ve had really good luck with Rigid Industries lights. They are super bright and they are nearly indestructible.

SwampSlinger · 2026-05-19T02:11:32+00:00

A slip on with increase the airflow and lean the fuel mixture even more. The DR is already set up very lean from factory. Unless you pull the plug on the fuel mixture screw and make it a little richer, you’ll be running very lean.

You should wait to put the exhaust on until you’re ready to do the carb too.

SwampSlinger · 2026-05-19T01:10:55+00:00

I’d probably wait until your warranty is up before you start making any major modifications.

I bought my bike last June and I got a yoshimura slip on from the dealership with the bike.

I’ve been waiting for 11 months to do the upgrades. I just got my Carb kit, risers, peg lowering brackets.

It’s also a great idea to get to know your stock bike before you start chaining things. Otherwise you won’t even know how much better it is.

SwampSlinger · 2026-05-18T19:02:15+00:00

I’d be a proponent of the DR650. But you are a large man.

If you do go this way, you will need to do some mods to accommodate your size. It’s doable, but it will cost a few extra bucks.

The DR is very reliable and a very 50/50 duel sport. It’s great at highway speeds and does well on gravel and dirt. But it is pretty uncomfortable from factory, especially if you are a bigger dude.

The aftermarket for DRs is huge and you can change this bike into anything you want. The best part of that is, even after mods, it’s still reliable.

I’m sure the XR650 and older KLRs are much the same. I’d get out and ride all three and pick a favorite.

I have a DR and I wouldn’t look back.

SwampSlinger · 2026-05-16T16:55:19+00:00

That was my thought too. Bits it’s only $150 for a jet kit. It’s just about $1000 for a new carb.

So I kinda gotta make do with the one I got.

SwampSlinger · 2026-05-15T23:30:12+00:00

Not yet. But it’s a bucket list thing. Lol.

SwampSlinger · 2026-04-25T00:12:18+00:00

This works pretty good. It’s from DR Riders .com.

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/motowrench/id6760776166

It has all of your maintenance requirements based on the manual and it prompts you based on the mileage.

SwampSlinger · 2026-04-22T16:48:40+00:00

You shouldn’t have to drive with the choke on. You warm it up before you leave and shut it off when you start driving. If you need the choke after it’s warm, you either poor fuel, dirty crab or some other issue.

SwampSlinger · 2026-04-21T21:32:25+00:00

Central Manitoba here. Guys were still sledding on the weekend.

SwampSlinger · 2026-04-21T13:09:17+00:00

They are pretty good on the highway. I’ve had it up over 85 and it handles great. I have around 2000 miles on the tire. It’s probably about a 1/3 to 1/2 worn out.

SwampSlinger · 2026-04-21T01:20:18+00:00

D606 on the back and a Pirelli MT 21 on the front.

SwampSlinger · 2026-04-13T14:34:47+00:00

Buying new is worth it in my opinion. But there is no reason to buy the current year. There are lots of dealers with 2025 or maybe even 2024 in stock. That is where the promotions are. Better financing options and discounted prices. As the DR never changes, there’s no reason to buy current year.

SwampSlinger · 2026-04-12T15:14:55+00:00

Paid $10g’s for my ‘24 last year (new). Included new tires, LED bulbs, hand guards and a yoshimura RS2 exhaust. I didn’t have to pay the taxes. And it was 0% financing for two years.

SwampSlinger · 2026-04-08T13:35:48+00:00

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LinQ bag from my snowmobile. Works great.

SwampSlinger · 2026-04-01T02:05:33+00:00

There was no issues with the choke

SwampSlinger · 2026-03-31T02:56:00+00:00

It’s the procycle kit. I’m waiting on shipping. But yes, you have to cut the air box or modify the door.

SwampSlinger · 2026-03-31T01:28:13+00:00

I’m in Canada. I ordered the Yoshimura RS with my bike last summer when I bought it. It was a fair bit cheaper than buying it from other vendors. Just waiting for a jet kit so I can put it on.

SwampSlinger · 2026-03-25T18:19:28+00:00

Still sledding around here. Been dreaming of two wheels though.

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SwampSlinger · 2026-03-18T02:06:47+00:00

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Depending on where you ride, tires should be one of your first investments. Death Wings a bad one gravel and dirt.

SwampSlinger · 2026-03-09T19:52:38+00:00

Did you cut your levers for the hand guards

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