1995 DR650 setup

[Mustek]

Hi folks,

I have recently stripped and repainted my 95 DR650SE.

I have goteverything back together and running well and looking good.

The only thing i'm unsure of if I have the chain rollers in the right place.

It doesn't make much sense but the only configuration I can work out is for the small roller to go above the chain and the large roller to go below the chain. The weird part is that the lower (big) roller doesn't actually roll at the moment.

SO my questions are as follows:

1) Are my rollers in the right places
2) Should my lower roller actually move or is it static
3) Should the chain be over it as in the pics.

Your help would be appreciated. Especially those who have owned or currently own the 95 DR.

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[Ender EnZed]

I don't remember what they're meant to look like, but the upper chain roller on DR650s has been known to break off the frame and doesn't serve any useful purpose. It's quite a common mod to remove it, without ill effect.

[badlieutenant]

I wondered if it was a issue for pre 96 dr650s. Did a google and came across this forum chatting about it. http://drriders.com/topic8964.html The pre 96 look alot stronger and possibly better placement...
Looking at your pictures even if the bolt was ripped out it doesn't look like it will tear a hole in your frame. Yours are mounted on a plate that's welded to the frame.

[Mustek]

I don't remember what they're meant to look like, but the upper chain roller on DR650s has been known to break off the frame and doesn't serve any useful purpose. It's quite a common mod to remove it, without ill effect.

Do you happen to have a login to ask this question for me? I'm currently awaiting a admin for that website to confirm my new account...

[Mustek]

I wondered if it was a issue for pre 96 dr650s. Did a google and came across this forum chatting about it. http://drriders.com/topic8964.html The pre 96 look alot stronger and possibly better placement...
Looking at your pictures even if the bolt was ripped out it doesn't look like it will tear a hole in your frame. Yours are mounted on a plate that's welded to the frame.

Do you happen to have a login to ask this question for me? I'm currently awaiting a admin for that website to confirm my new account...

[Mustek]

I don't remember what they're meant to look like, but the upper chain roller on DR650s has been known to break off the frame and doesn't serve any useful purpose. It's quite a common mod to remove it, without ill effect.

Sorry, wrong person

[Ender EnZed]

Might be worth asking in here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/50896-The-DR650-thread

[badlieutenant]

Might be worth asking in here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/50896-The-DR650-thread

I was going to suggest that, but that thread is already huge :D even better just pm nordieboy, he will know :D I didnt have a login to see that website.... but to be sure just pm nordieboy

[Big Dog]

Or go to mrcycles.com and look up your make, model and year, then look up the relevant assembly.


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