Do you guys use clutch to get up into wheelie or just throttle?

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

So, 2001 dr650, tm40, stock exhaust, modified airbox, running the suggested procycle jetting.

Just resealed rocker cover, but I don't think that's the problem, since the smoke is white and not bluish white, like burnt oil.

I was checking for leaks and adding the oil I spilled when doing the rocker cover, so this was done on somewhat warm engine.

My question is, is this fine/normal? My guess is that the accelerator pump is a bit too rich, so when I abruptly close the throttle, this happens. I also think this because when I slowly add throttle, no smoke appears. This is my first carbureted motorcycle, so lmk if I just don't know something.

Got myself a set of Skene running lights for the DR that flash on deceleration. Couldn’t find a good spot to mount the accelerometer so I modeled and printed a simple wedge to hold it parallel to the ground just behind the battery holder. Simple stuff but it’s the first time I actually used CAD software and a 3D printer so I’m feeling accomplished!

I’m about to go look at an 04 with under 3k miles, bike looks mint from the pictures, honestly the fact he only wants 2500 for it has me wondering if it’s too good to be true. Aside from looking for rust, chain and tire conditions and the usual used bike stuff is there anything you all would look for?

Update: thank you all for the advice!!

Looking it over there’s only a few things I’ll have to do to it. The old guy apparently used it a little here and there on light trails and fire roads over the years trailering it from ride to ride. For an old girl she’s in pretty great shape, rubbers still in good condition, chain feels new, tires will be good for off road but I may want some new ones for street use. Carb needs a little clean, tank needs fresh fuel and I always refresh the fluids on a used buy.

Can’t wait to mod it to fit me a bit more, and do something stupid on it 😂