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  1. #3076
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    Anyone done the Cogent dynamics rear shock upgrade??? or fork springs??? After looking at other bike options I've realised how good the DR is 90% of the time compared to the cost (significant) of upgrading to something else.
    The stock suspension is about the only thing left on my bike not changed so far.....
    And the DR is a low profile bike you can kinda leave/park anywhere as opposed to a full on Rally Raid Dakar style KTM 690....
    Only trouble is the cost starts adding up....
    Govt gives you nothing because it creates nothing - Javier Milei

  2. #3077
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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    Anyone done the Cogent dynamics rear shock upgrade??? or fork springs???
    I have been thinking about doing this:

    https://store.ricorshocks.com/ and https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-S...dp/B000GUYNRK/

  3. #3078
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    I did both front and rear shock upgrades which made a huge difference, no more dive under braking and all round ride was far better.

    Just sold it after returning to stock except suspension and carb work, figured all the farkles wouldn't add any value to the bike (might make easier to sell) but didn't in the end after two weeks and I can use them again or sell for a bit of cash for new farkles after the expensive upgrade

  4. #3079
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    Quote Originally Posted by pomgolian View Post
    I did both front and rear shock upgrades which made a huge difference, no more dive under braking and all round ride was far better.

    Just sold it after returning to stock except suspension and carb work, figured all the farkles wouldn't add any value to the bike (might make easier to sell) but didn't in the end after two weeks and I can use them again or sell for a bit of cash for new farkles after the expensive upgrade
    Reading a few relevant threads elsewhere and now wondering after an excellent cool winters day Braaaap Braaaaap on tarmac only whether to just keep it as it is.
    Had no gear on the back and stock the DR is just right for shitty nz backroads. Part of me thinks the soggy forks prob help the old steamer turn in as you shiut the throttle before gassing it again.
    And a KTM guy on youtube remarked how he could have normal rides on his DR but on the Eurotart he lost lot of time talking to people who wanted to check his 690 out. That's kinda a bonus that the DR is a Wolf er maybe billy goat in sheeps clothing, you can have fun and the rural neighbourhood watch will just think your a local late for milking
    Govt gives you nothing because it creates nothing - Javier Milei

  5. #3080
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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    Reading a few relevant threads elsewhere and now wondering after an excellent cool winters day Braaaap Braaaaap on tarmac only whether to just keep it as it is.
    Had no gear on the back and stock the DR is just right for shitty nz backroads. Part of me thinks the soggy forks prob help the old steamer turn in as you shiut the throttle before gassing it again.
    And a KTM guy on youtube remarked how he could have normal rides on his DR but on the Eurotart he lost lot of time talking to people who wanted to check his 690 out. That's kinda a bonus that the DR is a Wolf er maybe billy goat in sheeps clothing, you can have fun and the rural neighbourhood watch will just think your a local late for milking
    Shame I didn't still have mine as a quick ride would have showed you how BAD the stock fork brake dive really is, almost dangerous compared to modified !!

  6. #3081
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    Thumbs up saddle bags / pannier bags

    Brand new Niche saddle bags for sale.

    Brought for DR650 but never been used, and bike is now sold. $75.00

    See trade me http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1140412496.htm
    Here for a good time, not necessarily a long time

  7. #3082
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    Cold Kiwi

    Hey Team,

    Im Motoring up on my Dr650 for the 41st cold kiwi. Is there any other riders going up from Wellington?

    0274200514

  8. #3083
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    Went for a short, but somewhat rough, ride after having the rear shock re-sprung, re-valved, and re-oiled. Hugely positive changes both on-seal and off-seal. New bike, really. Now for the front end...

  9. #3084
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    Soon to be surplus to requirements.....

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...ew?usp=sharing

    TUI motocross style workshop stand, crate and some 15mm structural ply with drilled cutouts to snugly seat the bashplate boltheads.
    Just high enough for both wheels off the deck


    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...ew?usp=sharing
    Govt gives you nothing because it creates nothing - Javier Milei

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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    Soon to be surplus to requirements.....

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...ew?usp=sharing

    TUI motocross style workshop stand, crate and some 15mm structural ply with drilled cutouts to snugly seat the bashplate boltheads.
    Just high enough for both wheels off the deck


    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...ew?usp=sharing
    never had the bottle to make one of those stands
    ....wherezz that track go

  11. #3086
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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    Soon to be surplus to requirements.....

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...ew?usp=sharing

    TUI motocross style workshop stand, crate and some 15mm structural ply with drilled cutouts to snugly seat the bashplate boltheads.
    Just high enough for both wheels off the deck


    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...ew?usp=sharing

    Sooo you bought a bigger shock and the crate's now too low or did you buy the 690 ?

  12. #3087
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    Quote Originally Posted by pomgolian View Post
    Sooo you bought a bigger shock and the crate's now too low or did you buy the 690 ?
    pretty sure he hasn't bought a 690, but yeah....whats the guts?





    WhurRR arrived yet has it????
    ....wherezz that track go

  13. #3088
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    Patience please... all will be revealed soon...
    For now all I can say is my arse hurts and a customs agent was involved along with a sum of cash...
    I'm so excited... just had a Vodka so I can sleep after night shift. 8hrs unloading a train in the rain hasn't tired me out enough....
    Hopefully a testride in the rain later before work...
    Govt gives you nothing because it creates nothing - Javier Milei

  14. #3089
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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    Patience please... all will be revealed soon...
    For now all I can say is my arse hurts and a customs agent was involved along with a sum of cash...
    I'm so excited... just had a Vodka so I can sleep after night shift. 8hrs unloading a train in the rain hasn't tired me out enough....
    Hopefully a testride in the rain later before work...
    hmmm customs.....vodka......gettin wet when it rain.....he's bought a Lada?
    ....wherezz that track go

  15. #3090
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    Damn I should have done this way earlier. The difference really is night and day level amazing....

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...ew?usp=sharing
    Govt gives you nothing because it creates nothing - Javier Milei

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