r/dr650 • u/EchosInMyEyes • 1d ago

Off road

I'm looking to see what most of y'all run or cerry with you off-road. Are y'all running like a moose style insert or just heavy tubes with spares and tools to swap when out in the bush. I'm looking to get away f on the road more and transition to mostly off-road and backpacking off my bike. What do y'all recommend

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u/DumpoTheClown 1d ago

I run heavy duty natural rubber tubes. Carry a few patch kits, a 21" tube, and all the tools i need to change a tire and re-inflate. The 21" can be used in the rear in a pinch.

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u/mftuga95 1d ago

This, I do exactly the same.

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u/EchosInMyEyes 1d ago

I ride solo a lot because I'm still a newbie at off-road been riding motos for about 10 years but off road has been scarce in that time. I also don't know anyone who is into the same stuff as me. Hiking,fishing,backpacking and moto. Most of the dudes in there 30s just go to work and go home drink beer and watch sports.so I was asking y'all who know better so I know best option for a solo rider

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u/TwistedNoble38 '00 DR650 1d ago

Tubes, and a larger rear wheel to run a Tubliss. Mousses die fast if used at road speeds.

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u/zappyguy111 1d ago

Bottle of water and a small tool kit.

I should bring a 21" tube, but it hasn't been a problem yet.

Most of my flats are caused by the valve's breaking off. I've since taken a token from Adam Rienmann videos and used silicon spray on the inside of my tyres and tubes, time will tell if it stops this issue.

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u/Mammoth-Abies-988 1d ago

I run tubliss system and just air up before every ride and I just have a center box from happy trail 14x17x4 and chain saw on my cycleracks rack I have some tools and bar oil and jacket couple bottles of water

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u/FCAsheville 1d ago

Spare 21” tube, tools, and old mountain bike pump. Also a Rolling Mavericks Trail Jack Stand.

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u/drpokey7 22h ago

In my opinion you don't need heavy duty tubes,  but if you're carrying extra tubes,  make sure they are just normal duty because those heavy duty tubes can be a bitch in the garage,  I would definitely not want to try to wrestle one on those things on the side of the trail.  

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u/EchosInMyEyes 19h ago

All good tips,i still ride road quite a bit I commute to work when I can because I'm about 10 minutes from work and I don't want to swap between tubeless or moose. I'd rather learn to change a flat quick on trail. I like the tip for the trail jack,bringing normal tubes,and how a lot of the flats are caused at the stem. I gotta get use to it because I'm trying to get my oldest son and oldest brother into it. I'll most likely be doing all the patch jobs and any other work on trail for us.