I rolled #Yang out into the sun to move Ninja around and took the opportunity to grab a couple of pics. Obviously it hasn't been washed since last weekend LOL. Now this is what a DR should look like :-) If you look closely you'll see that the bash plate has been christened and the rear brake lever has been "repositioned" a bit. A torch, vise and hammer and it will be good as new. One thing is for sure, the DR can take a beating. (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5925/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5923/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5921/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5924/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5922/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5926/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5927/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5928/untitled)

Yun Lung Yang(https://adv-traveler.com/yun) and Yermo(https://adv-traveler.com/yermo) started this with the epic garage cleaning. I took advantage of the awesome weather today to roll both bikes out, actually wash them (versus just hosing them off), and do some much needed maint. Now both the Ninja (still in need of a good name) and #yang have clean and lubricated chains, inspected brakes, and #yang is now mechanically complete (still deciding on stand options). Here's some pics... Ninja up for maint.(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5586/ninja-up-for-maint-) Yang mechanically complete(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5588/yang-mechanically-complete) Better than the stock S(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5591/better-than-the-stock-s) Ready for ADV(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5585/ready-for-adv) One of these is faster than the other...(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5589/one-of-these-is-faster-than-the-other---) MbM and MbM2(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5590/mbm-and-mbm2)

Now that the DR Yang is all "jacked up" with a freshened suspension, it was time to put on its new plate... DR Yang(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5475/dr-yang) #DR650 #yang

Sooo.... After deciding to return Yang to its factory height I figured I would take advantage of the opportunity to tune things up, get the various adjustments done, and maybe do a little upgrade here and there. This involves going to a different rear spring, setting the ride height, the preload (set for loaded), and doing a couple of things with the front while it's disassembled. Removal and replacement of the rear shock assemble came first. Returning the DR to original ride height involved flipping the spring perch, and remounting in a different bolt location. I set the height and preload and will no doubt be readjusting a couple of more times. Of note, the preload wrench for the Ninja works great on the preload rings on the DR. (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5355/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5356/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5357/untitled) Next is the front suspension. I ordered a couple of parts for this so reassembly will be another day or so, but here is the disassembly (pretty easy stuff). (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5363/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5359/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5358/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5360/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5362/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5361/untitled) #DR #DR650 #suspension #yang #shock

#DR #yang#shock #suspension #DR650 Just over 2 hours start to finish working by myself. While at it I set ride height where I wanted, adjusted the preload, and also did some tuning on the front and put in new spacers for height/preload. Will need to buy/fabricate a longer sidestand (maybe, we'll see). It's now a good 1 1/2 (maybe a little more) taller with MUCH better feel. DR shock assembly and airbox(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5261/dr-shock-assembly-and-airbox) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5266/untitled) Dr now taller(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5267/dr-now-taller)

Seat achieved, I ended up doing it myself. I used a base foam kit and cover from SeatConcepts and then played around with foam compounds to get the firmness I wanted. I also added fiber batting between the foam and the cover to provide better airflow and reduce seat temps. The cover is a weave pattern that is pretty slippery allowing easy movement on the saddle. There's very little change near the front, so standing is no prob. The shape is much flatter with a taper towards the rear and is wayyy more comfy than stock. #seat #DR650 #yang #mighty #seatconcepts (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5221/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5222/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/5223/untitled)