650GS Mods for Street.

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3 жыл бұрын

Some modifications I've made to my f650GS to bring it back to the street. I also talk about my navigation system.
See the companion video for the mods I've done for dirt.
• 650GS Walkaround Dirt
Thanks to Gabriel Bushell for putting these together for me. Please comment.
Please check out my blog at 650thumper.blog/

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@demiangarcia-monroy2564 4 ай бұрын

My water pump to my G650GS gave out right after I started watching your video. I made it home and put my moto away and later in the day I finished watching your video. I was like yeah, Ibguess you are right. Man, I love this bike though!

@650thumper 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's the Achilles heel of the bike, but a relatively inexpensive fix if you're willing to do it yourself. Good that you got home okay. At least it didn't crap out on you during a rally! 650thumper.blog/2018/06/16/dirtdaze-2018/

@nickesposito8216 8 ай бұрын

Thanks considering buying a 650gs , this video is great and appreciated

@650thumper 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying so. Pretty limited tech but I have an action cam now (with a wind muffler!)

@stevescholte 3 ай бұрын

Hey. I really appreciated this video. I just purchased a 2006 f650gs and starting to play with it so all your advice was gold!!! Thanks Steve from Burlington

@650thumper 3 ай бұрын

Hey, my hometown! I went to Burlington Central and was in the Burlington Teen Tour Band. Congrats on the purchase. Glad the video was helpful.

@MrRonaldo1776 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I just bought a 2005 Dakar version here in Japan. Already loving it and looking forward to putting miles on it. Thanks for some useful hints and tips.

@650thumper 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Enjoy your new bike.

@daegueric Жыл бұрын

I have the same bike here in Korea. I've had mine almost 7 years, and I still love it.

@tenzichoeyin1188 11 ай бұрын

just picked up a 07 gs 650, stoked to ride it now.

@YouMotorcycle 6 ай бұрын

Great bike 👍 I upgraded to the latest Tourance model. They're only a year or two old. So far so good.

@Cetinofficial. 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Greetings from Germany👋🏻

@user-ve8dx2ws8g 2 ай бұрын

Отличный мотоцикл!

@Gus-cg9yp Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a 1998 F650 Funduro with 98000 km and I added 200 cc of oil in 6000 km

@650thumper Жыл бұрын

Yeah, these bikes don't burn oil. Amazing engines.

@leefoote2586 2 жыл бұрын

Late to this vid. Enjoyed it. I am on my second 2007 black F650GS totalling about 100K km. It looks like you have a taller seat of which I am slightly envious. I too am 5' 8" but even so, find my knees bent too much and I wish I had more leg extension for long rides (over 6 hrs/day) . All 4 BMWs I have owned were subject to cross winds but I do like the upright position for visibility. I like that you suggest 4600 is a good efficient RPM, I come from longer stroke big singles and tend to short shift and cruise at 4000 RPM but everyone says "Wring 'em out!" so I will. That oil consumption is surprising to me. Best regards,

@650thumper 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, when I did the Seat Concepts upgrade, I had them blow foam at the Dakar height. As you probably know, the Dakar model of this bike has a slightly taller seat height.

@seanmaccionnaith3458 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. What kind of panniers and what make of rack for them. Thank you.

@davidkooi4349 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, thanks for the info. Picked one of these up earlier this year and am starting the customization process. You gave lots of good inspiration! Question: With you mudguard comment take it you do two up on the bike? Did you change the shock weight any? I've been taking my girlfriend on back, but I feel like it's riding too low in the suspension. (Even with preload adjusted)

@650thumper 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, my wife and I just finished a tour with her on the back. You just have to crank up the preload. I also upgraded the shock because it was a little undersprung when the bike is fully loaded. You might be able to get away with just changing the spring. My shock had 90K on it so I decided to change the whole thing. You can hear about it in my other video on mods for off-road. Enjoy the bike!

@NealeShour 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, thanks for the video and your insights....I've picked up several ideas! I've a new owner of a 03 Dakar and so far liking it a lot. It looks like you have a tank bag (based on the straps I'm seeing in this and your "dirt" video). Do you mind me asking which one you use and how well you like it?

@650thumper 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Neale. The bag is the Wolfman Expedition. It's discontinued now, but they probably have a similar one. Wolfman upgraded all their bags to a waterproof fabric recently. Just be sure to keep the attaching straps long so they buckle over the top of the middle panel and stay out of the neck/yoke. Otherwise you might crack your plastics. There isn't much room around the triple-T when the bike is on full lock. Also, when the bag is off, I pull the buckles to lengthen the strap so the buckles can drop well down the front. Again, before I did this I cracked the middle plastic when they got crossways. Let me know if I haven't been clear and I'll take another run ate explaining. Enjoy the bike. The Dakar is a fun bike and better for off-roading than the standard GS.

@marcwalker9610 29 күн бұрын

What year is your bike? And thanks for very informative video 👍 Im currently looking at a low mileage 2001 😊

@650thumper 29 күн бұрын

It's a 2006.

@westeagle00 9 ай бұрын

Hi - the body of your bike looks like it has a beautiful shine. Did you repaint it? What product do you use to get that look? Thanks!

@650thumper 9 ай бұрын

I have restored the bodywork. See my blog post on this work. 650thumper.blog/2022/04/08/restoration/ But that was after when the video was shot. The bike in the video just has the OEM paint, which is a glossy black. I just use a black wax to keep it looking good.

@jcdmodena Жыл бұрын

Nice GS! I have one on The same colour, a 2011 one. Where did you bought The headlight protector? Greetings from Brazil!

@650thumper Жыл бұрын

It is by Holan, a company in Poland. It seems to be a copy of Touratech's.

@surfmotor Жыл бұрын

I came here for that seat info. That isnt a stock seat. It looks way higher and flatter than my 05

@650thumper Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a Seat Concepts and I got the Dakar foam which, as you say, is higher by about 1.5" and flatter. As you probably know, there's another version of this bike called the Dakar and it has a higher seat. I talk about the seat in the companion video on mods for dirt. See the link in the notes above.