Good spares shop recommendation - CHCH/North Canterbury DR650

[Major Defeat]

Hope this is in the right place to post this

Hey guys,

so today I managed to crash the DR whilst having some fun on the river. Worst damage is the right hand side engine cover (where the timing thingy is) and I think I'll need a new one. The bike is currently bleeding to death in my driveway :crybaby:

Would I have to go to a Suzuki dealer only, or would other independant type shops carry these parts? Either way, any of you have any recommendations? I'd like keenest price, but would gladly pay a bit more for decent service.

Any advice welcome.

Cheers in advance

A

[Transalper]

ohh, any photos?

So is it too bad for a specialist welder to patch it up?

Guy at KG motorcycles done some case repairs on my DR when the gearbox tor itself apart.
For new cases I think you'll have to go to Suzuki if you cant fix or get second hand.

[Major Defeat]

I'll get some photos up tomorrow when I take the part off and do a closer damage inspection.

Ive got a vid of the actual off, but no ones seeing that :facepalm: (It was a test ride for my cam lol)

Looks like only a small crack but hopefully photos will tell.

Cheers

[thepom]

No worries as I,m sure it can be welded and don,t forget good old e bay for second hand stuff......get the pics up and I,m sure some one will know somebody who can fix it......

[Crim]

If you can get the cover off, or drain all gas, unhook electrics and he may be able to do it in situ (makes the welding / cleaning easier if he can get to both sides though) - whip it in to Thorpe Engineering - Dalgety St, specialist aluminium welder, good blokes and easy to deal with - I was recomended him from a motorcycle hire mate and have found them great to deal with

[Buddha#81]

Darryl at Advance motorhomes on Maces road is good with alloy stuff and does all the Bucket Guys alloy work. He has just done a Ducati engine sidecover.

Advance Autohomes - Christchurch
Darryl Cotton - 03 384 8090 / 027 220 6566

[cooneyr]

I'm with others. Inspect and weld as first option, new part as second. Another welder is http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Welders/Austins-Aluminium-Welding-Ltd/100037627_1724.html

Welded a DR650 rim for me when it started to crack at the join. He did a fast turn around given I was off to the 2008 CCA about 3 days later.

Defininetly remove before welding and get both sides done. Gasket is cheap as chips and welded each side will be much better. Also welding a item when flat is going to give a much much better result than welding something that is vertical or upside down. Let alone the potential for damage to seals from heat.

Cheers R

[Major Defeat]

Righto, so the resounding advice here is welding. I've uploaded a pic of the damage - still think it's weldable?

I've no problem with taking the bits off etc but I guess a new gasket will be suzuki shop time.
231806

Cheers guys

A

[Transalper]

....- still think it's weldable?...
Yep.
:niceone:
They'll tell you when you take it in if they can't do it well.

[Major Defeat]

Yep.
:niceone:

Awesome!

Thanks for the advices guys - much appreciated :2thumbsup

[mattsdakar]

Righto, so the resounding advice here is welding. I've uploaded a pic of the damage - still think it's weldable?

I've no problem with taking the bits off etc but I guess a new gasket will be suzuki shop time.
231806

Cheers guys

A

Think it might be time to invest in a new bash plate to eh! :yes:

[Major Defeat]

Think it might be time to invest in a new bash plate to eh! :yes:

Yep and some crash bars if they make them?
:blink:

[petegl58]

I know where there is a complete engine that has a busted gearbox. The owner may separate.021-1844906 peterl@davin.co.nz

[Transalper]

Just while I think of it I have an engine guard on my DR, got left side one.
www.motorcycleproducts.org/Engine_Guards/.... (http://www.motorcycleproducts.org/Engine_Guards/DR650SE_Guards/DR650SE.htm)
They only had the left side when I ordered mine but I'd like to get the right side sorted sometime now they do them too.
Them and a bash plate and she'd be pretty rock proof.

[Major Defeat]

Yeah I looked at these too - pricing seems good. Any preference on a bash plate? There seem to be several types available.

[NordieBoy]

Any preference on a bash plate? There seem to be several types available.

I went with Fulton Hogan for both the DR and TT.

[Transalper]

I like the BnB ones.

[Major Defeat]

I went with Fulton Hogan for both the DR and TT.

They're too busy rebuilding my town to make me a bash plate...