The DR650 thread

**fridayflash** · 10th August 2012, 20:52

Originally Posted by Waipukbiker

Thanks for that, will be looking around for a DR650 soon I hope so was interesting to find out what the approximate range is on a standard tank .

im getting about 19 kms per litre. so hitting reserve around 190km
and dry tank at about 245-250 ish
altho i did hit reserve at 138 km after a particularly hard thrash up the
napier taupo and into minginui via pohokura road
the result was dry tank at 180km not far outa murupara
i carry a 5L of fuel on the carrier which has so far negated
the need for an ims or similar tank...but i still want one!@!!

**Eddieb** · 10th August 2012, 21:00

A different way to mod a DR

**Pikey** · 10th August 2012, 21:04

Gloves dr is on trademe

**dino3310** · 10th August 2012, 21:21

Originally Posted by Eddieb

A different way to mod a DR

wicked that looks cool, only problem is now it handles like a KLR

**caselogic** · 13th August 2012, 21:24

Originally Posted by fridayflash

yeah.............i kinda thought that bike was a bit of a weird buy...perhaps a jap import
or a crash damaged and rebuilt one?
still cheap enough buy for someone, btw...could anybody decipher the signature on the seat?

The signature says 'Barry Sheene'

There was nothing wrong with the bike - just an ongoing project to re-create a modern day BSA B50 - there was much more to do, carbon bodywork, 18" rims - the project was only half finished. All the modifications took over 20kg off the weight, which, along with the pie and carb mods (all the parts were brand new) made it quite quick for a DR.

How do I know all this? It is my bike - it has been 'stolen'. I still have one of the ignition key's, some of the bits taken off, oh, and all the paperwork! I am presently in discussion with Interpol on the best way of proceeding- so if you know who bought it - better warn them. The last thing I want to do is get a fellow biker into trouble.

**NordieBoy** · 13th August 2012, 21:41

Originally Posted by caselogic

How do I know all this? It is my bike - it has been 'stolen'. I still have one of the ignition key's, some of the bits taken off, oh, and all the paperwork! I am presently in discussion with Interpol on the best way of proceeding- so if you know who bought it - better warn them. The last thing I want to do is get a fellow biker into trouble.

CarJam says "never been reported stolen".

How "stolen"?

**Pikey** · 13th August 2012, 21:44

Easy to contact buyer through trademe?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-493698816.htm
And seller as has current listing.

**caselogic** · 13th August 2012, 21:54

Originally Posted by caselogic

The signature says 'Barry Sheene'

There was nothing wrong with the bike - just an ongoing project to re-create a modern day BSA B50 - there was much more to do, carbon bodywork, 18" rims - the project was only half finished. All the modifications took over 20kg off the weight, which, along with the pie and carb mods (all the parts were brand new) made it quite quick for a DR.

How do I know all this? It is my bike - it has been 'stolen'. I still have one of the ignition key's, some of the bits taken off, oh, and all the paperwork! I am presently in discussion with Interpol on the best way of proceeding- so if you know who bought it - better warn them. The last thing I want to do is get a fellow biker into trouble.

I have all the photos of the build. Many of the mods were made by myself, this is the rear brake pedal and footrest. The black bolts were replaced with titanium ones (1.25 threads - difficult to obtain). All the mods were mainly to reduce weight, and it was not meant to be 'off-road'.

**caselogic** · 13th August 2012, 21:56

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

CarJam says "never been reported stolen".

How "stolen"?

as in - it was not theirs to sell, I am the registered owner. It is not reported as stolen- yet.

**caselogic** · 13th August 2012, 21:57

Originally Posted by Pikey

Easy to contact buyer through trademe?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-493698816.htm
And seller as has current listing.

I can't - been advised not to contact the buyer or seller. I am in Oz now.

**Ender EnZed** · 13th August 2012, 22:03

Have you talked to the NZ Police about the situation?

**caselogic** · 13th August 2012, 22:04

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

Have you talked to the NZ Police about the situation?

Yep - they can not do anything as I am in Oz - that is why it has to go through Interpol.

**NordieBoy** · 13th August 2012, 22:57

Originally Posted by caselogic

Yep - they can not do anything as I am in Oz - that is why it has to go through Interpol.

Oz or NZ citizen?

**caselogic** · 13th August 2012, 23:13

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Oz or NZ citizen?

neither. Joined the site to give a warning - only just found out. TBH, I would never buy such a new bike without seeing sales receipts, handbook, all keys, etc - did the person not realise something was wrong!!!!! If a bike is cheap, and the seller is desperate.........ask some @#$%ing questions.

Getting more and more pissed over this.