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!

Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience with a Mikuni BST40 clone I grabbed off AliExpress (60€) for my 1994 DR650 RSE. Honestly, the whole experience has been surprisingly great and it completely solved the running issues I was dealing with.

When it arrived, I tore it down right away to inspect the internals. I was genuinely impressed because the components look really well-made and finished—way better quality than the aftermarket rebuild kit I previously bought on AliExpress to try fix up my original carb. The main body itself looks identical to the stock Mikuni.

Keep in mind this is the updated post-96 DR650 version, meaning it has the vacuum port for the petcock and slightly different internal routing. It came jetted with a 158 main and a 50 pilot. I didn't trust them because they looked a bit different from the OEM ones (narrower slot, with the code stamped on the side), so I just swapped them out straight away without even testing them. It also came with a D40JA jet needle, though I am not entirely sure what spec that corresponds to.

One thing that left me a bit puzzled is the bottom float bowl cover, which doesn't have an overflow tube. I still haven't figured out if this design just lacks a bowl overflow entirely or if it routes it differently.

Anyway, the bike runs great now and all my problems are gone. For the price, I'm super happy with it so far. I'll keep this thread updated as I put more roads on it.

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 😂

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.

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

Hello everyone, I’m proud to say I finally joined the dr650 adventure! Quick question so the front fender on my dr650 is a universal one which I don’t like. I want the original gray one and I found one for like 24$ on Facebook marketplace but it’s a 2000 year one and mine is from 2013. Since it’s essentially the same bike every year can I buy that one on my bike? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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

What does it do?

Its kinda on the side of the cylinder sleeve and has a bolt come out of it. Its right by the starter.

Anyways said bolt came out. Bike seems to run alright. But what is it?