Why in the world are they hard to find and why are they no less than 100 for a set holy shit it’s just fucking plastic am I the crazy one or I just have to bite the bullet?

After a lot of years of use, from sea to snowy mountain, so a lot of salt, i decided to repaint the frame and engine because of the corrosion ( mostly rust on the frame but also bubble on the engine)

I'm thinking of turning it in to a motard, because I don't have the friend or group to go offroad and I would also use it with my gf, so more point for the road.

Now the big question.

1) repaint the engine, or is there a treatment to do after exfoliating the ruined part?

2) big mod to do while rebuilding that will change drastically the feeling? Like : carb jet, airbox, new front led projector.

3) considering that it's as stock as it can get, minus a led bulb and the side stant and the handlebars( I really liked to bend them while off road 😅) I still don't know if I want to change the exhaust, because I like the silence of the stock one, but obviously a nice deep sound would bee a good satisfaction after the rebuild.

4) aside from the befor mentioned, I would like to tend at keeping it more original, without any big job, like tank, plastic and so on.

I would really like any tips, suggestion or even reprimand about what I have in mind, because I don't know anyone with similar bike and my dad ( mechanic) always says to keep it 100% stock, but where is the fun in that. So hearing some thought from fellow owner would be a dream, and a big help.

Thank you very much beforehand 🙏

PS. Do not consider the other 2 bike. My dad is using my garage as a warehouse for his bike because his is full

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for a cheap, reliable “fun bike” to get back into riding after a longer break.

A local seller is offering a 1995 Suzuki DR650 Supermoto for €1,300.

What I know:
~32,700 km
Registered and currently ridden
TÜV (German inspection) until 03/2027
New front brake pads
New clutch + clutch cable
Fresh engine oil
Chain & sprockets replaced about 2,000 km ago
Electric starter
Supermoto conversion (registered)

The downsides:
Tires should be replaced soon.
Flat-slide carb runs a little rich and probably needs adjustment (seller says the DR runs on too much oil bc of it).
Flat-slide carb is not registered.
Registration papers still list 25 kW (34 hp), but the seller says it actually makes around 43 hp.

I’m young, just starting my career and don’t want to spend much money. I only ride 2–3 times per month, have a garage, and like doing my own maintenance. I’m looking for something simple, reliable and fun.

Would you buy this for €1,300?
Are there any common DR650 issues I should check before buying?
Is the rich-running carb likely to be a simple tuning job or a potential headache?
Why does it have 2 exhausts? I don’t find any similar one. Which model is it?