I just got a DR650 and as a learning DIYer your videos have helped me more than you could know! Thanks for everything, Dino!

@DinosTinkerShed

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy the content. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Dino

Love ya Dino! Did a Brake & Bleed service on my 2018 and it was easy after watching this video. The reminder to head out and break in the pads is a good one. They are slick until you seat them real good with a dozen fast controlled stops. And what a difference the fluid makes!! That’s going to be yearly for me now because it’s so easy. The 6 year old stuff that came out looked like a dark ale, not clear brake fluid. I didn’t even use a full 16 OZ bottle for both front and back and I was generous on the reservoir refills.

@DinosTinkerShed

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I agree, it is a simple inexpensive service that pays off in stopping performance and also longevity of your brake components. Dino

Thanks for these kind of videos, newbie here! Cheers from 🇲🇽

@DinosTinkerShed

16 күн бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos, thank you for the comment. Dino

I'm gonna say it again. Best youtube for DR owners. Can't believe I was not using the pins to hold the brake pad while installing. Look so much easier. Let's go change my second set ever! Thank you!

Thank you for this great video. Not only does it show how to do it, it also explains why in a very personable way. Greetings from Germany

@DinosTinkerShed

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Oliver S. , glad you liked it and found it useful. Dino

Thanks Dino your video helped me a lot. I just got a DR a month ago, it’s my first motorcycle so I’ve never worked on them before. I successfully changed my pads and fluid with your help. If your looking for video ideas a valve check tutorial would be great.

@DinosTinkerShed

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpfully Kyle, and I hope you are enjoying your DR. A valve check vid is on the list so stay tuned.

Excellent. Thanks

Brilliant video! Learned a lot of new things watching it. I am intrigued by your windshield setup. That is a BMW F650GS Dakar windshield correct? I've had the same idea and have a black one in the shed ready to be installed, but I haven't figured out a good mounting solution yet. Please share how yours is mounted!

@DinosTinkerShed

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment , you are correct in your guess. The windscreen came with the bike when I bought it and I have received a lot of interest in the comments so I will put together a video on how I mounted it. Dino

geez your hair grows quick Wow

@DinosTinkerShed

27 күн бұрын

I think my head may just be shrinking Dino

Maybe I missed this, but use a JIS screwdriver on those "Phillips" head screws, or you'll be screwed...

@DinosTinkerShed

9 ай бұрын

Sometimes I forget to mention the JIS especially in some of my earlier videos. Thank you for the catch, 😀 Dino

Hey Dino, do you need the vacuum for the rear break or can you do it in a similar manner to the front break? Thanks!

@DinosTinkerShed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the question. You can manually bleed the rear if you want. The vacuum is a nice option only. Great question. Dino

@jtoulon1288

Жыл бұрын

@@DinosTinkerShed thank you Dino. I just bought my first bike and it’s a 2013 dr 650. Your channel is a great resource as I work through maintenance, repairs and upgrades!

It appears that you did not lubricate/grease the brake caliper slider pins before reassembly. Is this not standard practice?

@DinosTinkerShed

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles C and thank you for the question. I did not read anything in the manual about lubricating the pad pins. You could certainly add some never cease to the thread areas to ensure they do not lock in place if you live in a high corrosion zone. I'm not sure if I would personally add grease to the pins as it could risk contaminating the friction material or attract debris to stick to the pins, however again I'm not a mechanic . I hope this helps. Thank you again for the comment. Dino

@DinosTinkerShed

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Charles C i just reread your comment and i think I miss interpreted your questions. You are asking about the caliper sliding pins that allow the caliper to slide in and out not the pins pads. Yes you are correct I did not grease my slider pins. It is absolutely a good practice to clean and decrease these to ensure the caliper does not freeze up on the sliders. I had already done this when I bought the bike last Fall and I guess it slipped my mind when I produced the video. Perhaps I can produce a followup video this winter and brake down the entire caliper. Thanks for the comment. Dino

@charlesc7592

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for confirming the recommendation of re-greasing the slider pins. BTW, great videos! I, too, have a DR650, and your how-to vids are most helpful.