Just BTW the plugs in the cases can seize & cause horrendous trouble so the best thing to do to prevent this is: 1) I have read you should get the engine warm before attempting removal (not sure about this as the plug and the case both expand at the same rate); 2) put valve grinding paste on the hex spanner when you try to loosen the plug as it will grip a little better; 3) apparently the O-ring is the thing that grabs, so prise it out and put some anti-seize on *both* sides of it once you get it out the first time; 4) no need to do it up really tight when you're finished, just tweak it down. Hope this helps

The plug could be a tad lighter but it's known these machines burn oil so perhaps a darker shade is normal. Thanks for sparing us the return trip on getting it back together. No put another shrimp on the Bobby.

I have decided that the best way to do a valve adjustment here in the Philippines, on a KLR, is to push the KLR over a very high cliff and buy a DR...

This is a job I’ve been putting off for two years, for fear of screwing it up😂. Between your video and Marks video at Biker Bits, I think I got this. No beers till after it’s done though🥳. Thanks!

Bloody Ripper Job mate! :-) Cheers... Mark

Excellent job filming, explaining the steps & where to take caution. Looks pretty easy. Probably save a bundle DIY vs taking it to the dealer too.

Thanks for the video, looks fairly easy, good job 👍

Thanks for the how to video , my dr is still under warranty but good to know most maintenance seems easy to do on the dr

Thanks for the video mate I just brought my first serious off roader the Dr and I'm absolutely ecstatic what a damn good all rounder hit is and free from all the techno bulshit cheers from South Australia

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing

I loved your comment about JIS (Japanese Industrial standard) screwdrivers right at the beginning. I reckon most aussies and kiwis - and all yanks - don't have a clue about JIS - but they sure make a difference on seized fasteners! Excellent work mate!

This hurt my feelings: My dr 30k Never did a valve clearance changes all oil every 6000 but haven't for 2.5 years now, Rust all over the place sleep outside etc... Never miss a beat been my daily for 6 years now beauty

man your video are crazy good!

Estupendo muchas gracias

Nice video mate. I just got my 3rd DR yesterday. Get yourself an allen key socket set. I've found there's much less chance of rounding bolts and you get better feel for tightening back up.

Thanks mate. Well done. DR650 is still the best looking and performing Dual Sport around.

well done!

Nice one. I always wash the bike before working on it, but I’m a little on the OCD side 😂🤪

Great vid thanks. I’m at 1600 miles bought it at 950 miles... don’t believe mine were ever checked so I’ll get at that this winter

Nice one Johny.

Where i bought the bike brand new, they dont even do the valve clearance and the cost for maintenance is ridiculously high! Its a rip off. Thx for your video i can do all the maintenance myself!

Great video, finally some good camera shots to actually see what’s happening. If your valves are out of spec then how do you adjust? Tighten or loosen the little nut that sits on top to then fit your gauge? Thanks, new sub.

that 10mm side plate hex head for turning the crank has a really loose fit on my bike as well... it just feels wrong...

So even the 2023 drz has regular lock nut valve adjustment. Not shim and bucket ??

After doing my F800GS valves I want a DR650 now :)

Nice movie! I will do the same think thanks , what type of grease for the valve covers seals You use ?

Gr8 vid. Where did the tank bag come from, sure like the fit of that one.

Why must we turn it counter clockwise, I've always done it this way according to the manual, just wondering why that is though? Is the bolt an opposite thread?

and to think the mighty ct 125 started all this

Do you have to empty the tank fo fuel?

When you had the close up on the feeler gauge as you checked clearance it actually looked extremely loose.. It even seemed to slide in over the bend of the feeler gauge a bit?

QQ. did you have to drain the oil before removing the large timing plug on the crankcase?

i havnt adj my valves yet ....i have 41,000 miles on mine ......hahahahaha

Dude, you reckon a 170cm tall bloke total noob rider is too short for the DR650SE, im torn between this, a Honda CB500X or CRF250L, all reasonably heavy bikes, CB500X has the lowest seat beating the 650 by only a cm. I don’t know if I care about both feet touching the ground... should I?

Why can't manufacturers come up with a threaded fuel tank puck that &%$#ing stays on????

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing