buffalo(https://adv-traveler.com/buffalo) See the other thread I tagged you about the gear setup I got which would also serve as a hot weather on-road alternative. I'm not terribly happy with the fit/finish of the jacket, namely the pockets and velcro, but it is inexpensive, serves the purpose and is extremely well vented. As for the #dr650se, I bought almost everything from the DR650SE ProCycle page: Suzuki DR650 Parts, Accessories, & Performance - ProCycle(https://adv-traveler.com/136/links/495/suzuki-dr650-parts--accessories---amp--performance---procycle) Things I bought that I thought were necessary were: IMS 4.9 Gallon Tank - range for the DR is insufficient Matching locking Gas Cap Headlight Guard Aluminum Skid Plate - my bike actually had this already. This is a must. Giant Loop Fandango Water Proof Tank bag - this thing rocks. Wolfman Side Racks - for mounting their soft waterproof luggage. Wolfman Waterproof Saddlebags Pat Walsh Designs Rack - rear luggage rack. Rocks Stash Box Lock LIcense Plate Box - for registration, insurance,etc Tool Tube Tool roll from Bob's that just fits Tube Tire Patch kit Combo wrench/Tire Irons - wiretied to rack, sized for front and rear axle nuts. Spare levers - also wiretied to the rack Nice additions I thought: Sargent World Sport Seat, Lowered, which I got primarily in the hopes that it would make the bike more guest-rider friendly notably for AGrip(https://adv-traveler.com/252) . SW-Motech Center Stand - nice to have but not a necessity. Wolfman Waterproof top bag - if going on week+ trip Wolfman RotoPax Kit for mounting extra water/fuel Vision Solstice 10W LED light and mounting brackets X 2 - wicked light. LED Tail Light Replacement to save some wattage Handle bar themometer From Aerostich I picked up a battery monitor because I'm paranoid: LED Battery Gauge :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear(https://adv-traveler.com/136/links/8137/led-battery-gauge----aerostich-riderwearhouse-motorcycle-jackets--suits--clothing----gear) And lastly I picked up a BMW style power adaptor to put on the handlebar : Powerlet Port for Motorcycles with 7/8" Handle Bars(https://adv-traveler.com/136/links/5326/powerlet-port-for-motorcycles-with-7-8--handle-bars) If you seriously are considering joining us on one of these upcoming adventures, I'll make you an offer. Drop the bike off here and I'll prep it for you and make sure it's ready. Since you'd be travelling with us in a group, you won't need the full set of kit for it since we'll have a number of duplicates. You could get away with not getting the bigger tank and instead just getting the extra gallon of fuel for the rotax. I carry enough drinking water on my bike (1 gallon) to last us between water refill stops. As a minimum, I'd get the tank bag, side luggage, rotax fuel container (if not getting the larger tank), skid plate and rear rack.

Some pics from replacing the rear indicator lamps on the Mighty DR. This was a great cheap fix for the stock indicators, which can be surprisingly brittle when struck. Step one is to basically take off the body work, very easy on the DR. (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/7767/untitled) This is what it looks like under the tail section of a DR when you've been riding it properly. (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/7768/untitled) They make it easy to work on, that's for sure. The right side signal wire is on the right side of the bike...the left is on the left. (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/7770/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/7769/untitled) Installation of the new lights was very easy. I used connectors to make it easier to replace if needed and then encased the wires in a protective wrap of gorilla tape before threading them back forward (very easy to do). I had to "modify" the tail piece a bit and could of down a much better job of it, this was done while on a conference call so it could have been worse :-) The New lights look good and are much more out of the way (and also brighter). (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/7772/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/7773/untitled) (https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/7771/untitled)

A thread about technical topics related to the Suzuki DR650SE.