I am unabashedly cheap. Frugal in the extreme. But since I still want what I want. I scour the internet looking for a good deal. I do want quality and rely on adventurous folks like you to test and recommend the products so it's not so much hit and miss for me. Thanks!
Hello Rob well said. Never pay more than you have to. Look for that deal! It's difficult to review Ali express products, there are so many sellers, and product that looks identical shows up all the time. Thats why I never reviewed any of this, or other items I get there. - Frank
Good point Rob! One of the most important and difficult things is to have a plan at the beginning. One mod may cause an issue for another mod being installed later on. You have a DR650 so mods are endless.
Great info Frank! There are some deals out there which add to the bike without causing any missed meals on your part LOL! Protection is a big deal considering how much replacement parts are. Spend a little to save a lot. Great video! Cheers!
Nicely done. I agree; there are some things that are worth paying more for, and some things that are not worth the main-market costs. For my Tiger 850, I used AliExp for a radiator guard, a water bottle holder, a front fender extender and a few other things. Lights- I tried them but the wiring harness was complete junk: immediate fail. Support bar for aux lights? Yes to Ali Exp. It is worth looking there, but you are completely correct: one needs to be very careful in the shopping, and be prepared to absorb a big portion of the cost if it works out to be junk or simply something that doesn't fit. Return shipping to China on a $75.00 item is usually about $75.00
Hello Damon, when it comes to return shipping... yep... your not going to want to do it. I would never buy an item I was not willing to lose the cost of. Its just not going to make financial sense to return it. - Frank
Interesting topic. Aliexpress is a good option, but do not expect to get a high quality products and in a very short time. I believe it is just right for the money. Ordered some things and everything was OK. I even got my money back when the package got lost. Here goes my like Frank. Keep going.
Hello Gregory, the quality of these have been good over the months. Enough so that I just ordered a collection of Aliexpress mods for my 790 Adventure. - Frank
Some things are absolutely overpriced but when it comes to mirrors, brake/clutch levers, foot pegs etc I’d recommend top quality gear and don’t get caught up in the bling scene. You get what you pay for 🍺
Could you post a link to those tank grippers! I’ve been looking for a set of those. I’ve purchased windscreens, rad guards, handlebar risers and headlight guard through Aliexpress and have had no issues. Anything out of China/India for such low prices can be super suspect, but they charge sooooooo much for stuff in North America that it’s a bit ridiculous. I’m looking forward to your windscreen review.
Hello James, I did not put links because things go in and out of Aliexpress FAST. Links die in days sometimes. Here is a working one: tinyurl.com/mr2uut2z
Good Video Frank about how to stretch those Dual Sport dollars. I agree with you about buying cheaper noncritical parts, and videos like this are great for getting the word out about what works and what doesn't. Xitomer makes DR650 budget parts, Nicecnc makes XR650L farkles, and Kubota for KLR650 budget tractor parts🤣😂🤣.
Well ... I just put my new radiator guard on and should get my headlight guard in late this week so ... gee thanks for those timely bits! ;) Those little guards look like a very good idea though. Thanks for the heads up! ... uhhh ... the wife says your tank guard is crooked. S
Hello Stuart, please tell Mrs. Defiel that I was late responding to this because I am hurt and sad that now that i must redo my tank pads!!!! 😬 - Frank
Hello John, it comes in black, but its an Acerbis fender and you can get them in many colors. ADV Matt went with Orange. - Frank Kit: amzn.to/3kLFkiE White: amzn.to/3kLFkiE
@@OneOldManRiding Yes, 45 minutes for a response is unacceptable. However, she is not completely heartless and forgives you. She adds that the tank guard is not THAT off. She's sure that you shouldn't lose too much sleep constantly thinking of how embarrassing it must be. S
Well said Frank. And the tank pads!!! What a find indeed. Scott
Hello Scott, I cannot tell you how pleased I was when I found those. I thought nobody was going to bother to make them! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I agree I did same extensive search. Ended up finding a large set and cutting them for shape. Thanks for sharing info. Scott
Frugality! A great video topic…
Hello Tim, owning motorcycles is expensive! 😊 - Frank
V !!!
I am unabashedly cheap. Frugal in the extreme. But since I still want what I want. I scour the internet looking for a good deal. I do want quality and rely on adventurous folks like you to test and recommend the products so it's not so much hit and miss for me. Thanks!
Hello Rob well said. Never pay more than you have to. Look for that deal! It's difficult to review Ali express products, there are so many sellers, and product that looks identical shows up all the time. Thats why I never reviewed any of this, or other items I get there. - Frank
ROB !!!
Good point Rob! One of the most important and difficult things is to have a plan at the beginning. One mod may cause an issue for another mod being installed later on. You have a DR650 so mods are endless.
FRANK !!! - Cool video - I need to step up my protection game. Thanks for sharing !!!
Hello Obi-Wan, there is endless protection for the Mighty DR650! The benefit of such a great production run! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding Yup!!
Buying budget friendly products is right up my alley. Saving money on parts means more money for gas 😁
Hello Greg, is this a good time to metion Aliexpress has some V-Strom parts? 😎 - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I'm eventually going to try a headlight guard from there
GRUMP !!!
Great info Frank! There are some deals out there which add to the bike without causing any missed meals on your part LOL! Protection is a big deal considering how much replacement parts are. Spend a little to save a lot. Great video!
Cheers!
Hello William, the deals seem over on the east coast now. Been helping two locals shop.. OOF the prices compared to last month! - Frank
Nicely done. I agree; there are some things that are worth paying more for, and some things that are not worth the main-market costs. For my Tiger 850, I used AliExp for a radiator guard, a water bottle holder, a front fender extender and a few other things. Lights- I tried them but the wiring harness was complete junk: immediate fail. Support bar for aux lights? Yes to Ali Exp.
It is worth looking there, but you are completely correct: one needs to be very careful in the shopping, and be prepared to absorb a big portion of the cost if it works out to be junk or simply something that doesn't fit. Return shipping to China on a $75.00 item is usually about $75.00
Hello Damon, when it comes to return shipping... yep... your not going to want to do it. I would never buy an item I was not willing to lose the cost of. Its just not going to make financial sense to return it. - Frank
Interesting topic. Aliexpress is a good option, but do not expect to get a high quality products and in a very short time. I believe it is just right for the money. Ordered some things and everything was OK. I even got my money back when the package got lost. Here goes my like Frank. Keep going.
Hello Gregory, the quality of these have been good over the months. Enough so that I just ordered a collection of Aliexpress mods for my 790 Adventure. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding Cool Frank. I am also buying some stuff there. Not everything, but just some that I think it is worth to buy. :)
Awesome, when I got my bike, touratech was the only place had parts for my bike. They are pricey. Thanks Frank, as always very informative!
Ouch! Touratech has great products but the are pricey for sure!
I cannot afford Touratech parts! You almost need to be an oil baron! - Frank
Hello Abe, Their prices are out of my budget. I have owned some that came as farkles on bikes though! - Frank
Some things are absolutely overpriced but when it comes to mirrors, brake/clutch levers, foot pegs etc I’d recommend top quality gear and don’t get caught up in the bling scene.
You get what you pay for 🍺
Hello #tOB, I agree completely, critical parts need to be of a high quality. You do not want to be stuck over a few bucks. - Frank
I bought mine in shoppe here in the philippines and its quite cheaper but has a good quality. Thanks bro for sharing
Hello Batang, I imagine pricing is more competitive in Asia, less shipping. How are you enjoying your bike? - Frank
Could you post a link to those tank grippers! I’ve been looking for a set of those. I’ve purchased windscreens, rad guards, handlebar risers and headlight guard through Aliexpress and have had no issues. Anything out of China/India for such low prices can be super suspect, but they charge sooooooo much for stuff in North America that it’s a bit ridiculous. I’m looking forward to your windscreen review.
Hello James, I did not put links because things go in and out of Aliexpress FAST. Links die in days sometimes. Here is a working one: tinyurl.com/mr2uut2z
Good Video Frank about how to stretch those Dual Sport dollars. I agree with you about buying cheaper noncritical parts, and videos like this are great for getting the word out about what works and what doesn't. Xitomer makes DR650 budget parts, Nicecnc makes XR650L farkles, and Kubota for KLR650 budget tractor parts🤣😂🤣.
HaHa VW! You are the master at finding deals on parts! Considering how may Dual Sport Bikes you have, I imagine it is a critical skill to have. 😁
He will need more parts for that Tenere 700! Not KLR or DR level of reliability there! - Frank
Hello Dave, its awesome that the Chinese companies are still supporting these classic thumpers! - Frank
Good tip for my bike
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Well ... I just put my new radiator guard on and should get my headlight guard in late this week so ... gee thanks for those timely bits! ;)
Those little guards look like a very good idea though.
Thanks for the heads up!
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uhhh ... the wife says your tank guard is crooked.
S
Good post ,, where did you get the white high front fender ?
Hello Stuart, please tell Mrs. Defiel that I was late responding to this because I am hurt and sad that now that i must redo my tank pads!!!! 😬 - Frank
Hello John, it comes in black, but its an Acerbis fender and you can get them in many colors. ADV Matt went with Orange. - Frank
Kit: amzn.to/3kLFkiE
White: amzn.to/3kLFkiE
@@OneOldManRiding Yes, 45 minutes for a response is unacceptable. However, she is not completely heartless and forgives you. She adds that the tank guard is not THAT off. She's sure that you shouldn't lose too much sleep constantly thinking of how embarrassing it must be.
S
S DEFIEL !!!
No, the ends don’t justify the means. Righteousness matters. Buy from the people who developed the technology, not the ones who merely copied it!
Where did you got the mirrors from?
Hello Fernando, they are the Doubletake Adventure style. - Frank
amzn.to/3BrdKfs
where u have the part list with the links
Hello Joctan, I do not out links to Aliexpress as they change all the time. Links are usually changed within a week or so. - Frank