hi , i have done the simpson twice, both times on a 1986 tt600 and both times east to west [harder than west east] early 2000 no back up , i now have a dr650. about the chain and sprockets i would run a 525 chain on 520 sprockets more clearance less wear , oil chain with engine oil at the end of the day when chain is hot then wipe excess with rag run 15 /44 to dalhousie then fit 14 change back to 15 at birdsville You will be going up the long side of the dunes , stay in the 4wd tracks, they do wobble a bit but its easier than making own track stop at top of every dune [track can vere off] I presume you will be passing thru alice, no problem getting a 17 in tyre which will see you to the east coast take 20lt water and 35 gas from mnt dare . what time of the year are you going , takes 2 days from dalhousie to birdsville not pushing. which way will you be going from alice , via fink can be a challenge and via old andardo is a good ride and will you be going back thru camerons corner .great ride.
if you need any help re planning call me 098178298
cheers bob
Has everything you could want....
Waipukbiker's old bike, my DR800s coming home so this one might get sold......
If he has the specs and everything he has done, I cannot recall all but will try....
I have just added a 30 litre Safari tank.
Hi Nooles - as you know I'm even older than DucatiJim and unlike him I didn't ride my stock DR in sand - choosing to stay on dirt roads as I was riding solo. However I did meet some great guys whilst in South Australia - among them Kipo on ADV - he's doing Finke again this year - top bloke - you could do far worse than link in with the South Australian guys - especially AussieTrev - a keen supporter of Kipo's Finke campaign (and others from other States no doubt) over on ADV
I've just hosted a Swiss round the world rider who spent a year in Aus and met some great people - many of whom are active on ADV - I've mentioned Kipo, Aussie Trev and another is Desert Dog in Port Lincoln on the Eyre Penninsula
have fun - envious
those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind..
If you are on Facebook I see that there is a "Simpson Desert Riders" group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/916992571678598
howdy all......thought i would see what you DR experts think about what my 2012 might be worth.Bought new from Colemans and had first service done there
Grey,In excellent condition,2600kms,NewTKC80s,Big Bars,heated grips,bark busters,bash plate,brake snake,IMS Tank,FMF pipe and Carb kitted.
All original parts to go with it.
So whats it worth fellas.
And Azkle stick ya $5 and bag of chips where the sun don't shine........
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Just looking at 2nd hand DR650's on TM, they are maybe 4-5 years old, around $6-7k, then check out the brand new price at $8.9K wow thats incredible.
Only losing a couple of $K's for riding say 30,000 km and 4-5 years. amazing.
Must be the best value for money of many bikes.
Most $20-$25 K bikes would lose say $15k in that time..amazing.
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