The DR650 thread

[gpcustom]

sorry havnt got a pic of the dr650 plate yet still in rough form. And yes i may beable 2 do a xr600 plate but need a bike to go off to do this. I do know of someone with a xr600 but would need to see what year it is to see if the same frame.
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/68/84767668_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/25/84767725_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/6/84767906_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/58/84768158_full.jpg

The dr650 plate is a bit like this drz one

Cheers Chris

[CRM]

sorry havnt got a pic of the dr650 plate yet still in rough form. And yes i may beable 2 do a xr600 plate but need a bike to go off to do this. I do know of someone with a xr600 but would need to see what year it is to see if the same frame.

Cheers Chris

I'm pretty sure they were the same from 1990 onwards so if they have one in that period should be the same as my 93. A couple of pics attached if you can see through the mud :pinch:. They haven't got as many vulnerable bits as the DRZ but still a good idea to have a good skidplate and the one I got off you before was top class.

[NordieBoy]

Now that's quite nice. What sort of price for the DR650 one?


sorry havnt got a pic of the dr650 plate yet still in rough form. And yes i may beable 2 do a xr600 plate but need a bike to go off to do this. I do know of someone with a xr600 but would need to see what year it is to see if the same frame.
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/68/84767668_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/25/84767725_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/6/84767906_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/58/84768158_full.jpg

The dr650 plate is a bit like this drz one

Cheers Chris

[gpcustom]

Ok m8 i will look into it i think his is about that year anyway. As long as your not in any big hurry got to get the dr650 sorted the bike shop sreaming out

Cheers Chris

[gpcustom]

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/52/84787052_full.jpg

[buggsubique]

You'd do well to make a GP Custom set of DRZ case savers...

[NordieBoy]

You'd do well to make a GP Custom set of DRZ case savers...

You'd do well to make a GP Custom set of DR case savers...

:Punk:

[CRM]

Ok m8 i will look into it i think his is about that year anyway. As long as your not in any big hurry got to get the dr650 sorted the bike shop sreaming out

Cheers Chris
Thanks Chris no hurry - just thought it was a good opportunity. Could well be others interested too once you've made one. Let me know when you get around to it.
CRM

[gpcustom]

sorry been busy but ive done it and it was a prick. Ive had to make a bracket that comes of the engine mount so the plate can be bolted up. I will get some pics up in the next day or so. If anyone is in the dunedin area you can go down to Mciver & Veicth ive got one on one of there brand new dr650's its a white one

Cheers

[GaZBur]

Hi gpcustom
Do I know you?
Bill said he sold a few DR650's recently. Are you going to enter the OMCC clubmans series? You have a perfect bike for it. First event is an easy one - a road trial next friday 13th.
See you around, mine is the blue one with the motard wheels.
Gary B

Edit: Just read back and now realise you made the bashplate not bought the white bike like I originally thought, sorry, as you were!

[gpcustom]

hey no problem. I wouldnt mind a dr650 myself at the moement im ridind a hyosung and im starting to hate it that will teach me for selling the suzuki:stupid:

[NordieBoy]

Oh yeah :D

The first dyno run on the DR650 700cc kit has been done.

51.86 hp (34 stock)
49.1 ft/lbs (30 stock)

About a 48% improvement.

[Paladin]

Oh yeah :D

The first dyno run on the DR650 700cc kit has been done.

51.86 hp (34 stock)
49.1 ft/lbs (30 stock)

About a 48% improvement.


OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :clap: :2thumbsup

[GaZBur]

Oh yeah :D

The first dyno run on the DR650 700cc kit has been done.

51.86 hp (34 stock)
49.1 ft/lbs (30 stock)

About a 48% improvement.

Do you want to sell the motor??? I can also trade a real good stock one as part payment.

Pleeeeasssseeee!!!

[NordieBoy]

Do you want to sell the motor??? I can also trade a real good stock one as part payment.

Pleeeeasssseeee!!!

It's not mine and it's in the States but yeah...
I don't see why I can't sell it :D

[Woodman]

Oh yeah :D

The first dyno run on the DR650 700cc kit has been done.

51.86 hp (34 stock)
49.1 ft/lbs (30 stock)

About a 48% improvement.

What else was done e.g. porting, valves de-shrouding etc??

[Paladin]

It's not mine and it's in the States but yeah...
I don't see why I can't sell it :D

I think you should start a little side business importing DR big bore kits Fran - could be VERY busy! :woohoo:

[NordieBoy]

What else was done e.g. porting, valves de-shrouding etc??

He cleaned up the intake and exhaust but left the combustion chamber alone.
WebCam FMF Q2, oversize header, custom head gasket to increase compression and TM40 round it out.


http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=711436

[junkmanjoe]

Lads.
im thinking of fitting a small spot light on my bike.
what or will i need to do to fit one, with out melting any electrial parts.
could i rig it up to the high beem, or run off a seprate switch.

cheers.

[NordieBoy]

Lads.
im thinking of fitting a small spot light on my bike.
what or will i need to do to fit one, with out melting any electrial parts.
could i rig it up to the high beem, or run off a seprate switch.

cheers.

Seperate switch and relay/fuse straight to the battery.
I got mine from SuperCheap.
$20 for a pair of small 55w lights and $40 or so for the wiring kit.

[junkmanjoe]

so just run a simple seprate line, have you got two lights on your bike,
shame your not coming on the KCR next month was looking forward to meeting you.

[NordieBoy]

so just run a simple seprate line, have you got two lights on your bike,
shame your not coming on the KCR next month was looking forward to meeting you.

I'll take some more shots tomorrow.
Everything I've ever done to my DR (http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/index.html)

Including...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/slides/20080810.jpg

[Tony W]

What fuel range do you fantastic DR 650 people get out of your 'big" tanks ?

[junkmanjoe]

mine good for 550km but never had it full of gas.

[Tony W]

mine good for 550km but never had it full of gas.

is that a 32L mate ?

[junkmanjoe]

was told it was a 30L
its made by safari in aussy.

[Box'a'bits]

Oh yeah :D

The first dyno run on the DR650 700cc kit has been done.

51.86 hp (34 stock)
49.1 ft/lbs (30 stock)

About a 48% improvement.

Just about into KTM territory....:innocent:

[helenoftroy]

Tonight Im buzzing!!just have to have a wee rant bout these awesome bikes...:niceone:

Admit I havent been on my DR for about 2 months,I have a wee race bike that has taken up time and have been riding the Ducati....

My son got his full licence in April & has seconded the DR & left his pocket rocket in my garage.Sam loves the DR!!

Anyway, today we went for a ride & swapped bikes.....man I love my trailie!!It is just so much fun,easy to ride,and corners like a cut cat!

Just such a great all purpose,fun bike for so little $$,Love all my bikes but this one does it all!!:banana::banana:

[Aslan]

Tonight Im buzzing!!just have to have a wee rant bout these awesome bikes...:niceone:

Admit I havent been on my DR for about 2 months,I have a wee race bike that has taken up time and have been riding the Ducati....

My son got his full licence in April & has seconded the DR & left his pocket rocket in my garage.Sam loves the DR!!

Anway, today we went for a ride & swapped bikes.....man I love my trailie!!It is just so much fun,easy to ride,and corners like a cut cat!

Just such a great all purpose,fun bike for so little $$,Love all my bikes but this one does it all!!:banana::banana:


just had to acknowledge yr post Helen as it resonnated with me - have had a long affair with Bimmers (and yes they're good despite what their detractors may say) - however on buying my DR650 last year - the grin factor is huge and the thought i have is ' heh I should have bought one of these long ago - could have save a lot of dosh' - hard to find the perfect bike eh - will we see you on the 2 day DBK1 in '10? cheers Aslan :banana:

[Paladin]

just had to acknowledge yr post Helen as it resonnated with me - have had a long affair with Bimmers (and yes they're good despite what their detractors may say) - however on buying my DR650 last year - the grin factor is huge and the thought i have is ' heh I should have bought one of these long ago - could have save a lot of dosh' - hard to find the perfect bike eh - will we see you on the 2 day DBK1 in '10? cheers Aslan :banana:

Yep, I know what you mean Aslan; I was grinning from ear to ear when I finished Odlins Rd today on my DR - so much fun. Havin proper offroad tyres(D606's) on it has made so much difference and given me so much more confidence I can get thru challenging sections offroad on it!

:clap:

[Squiggles]

First attempt at changing tyres this evening, tried using the old tube but pinched it around the rim lock. Chucked the spare tube in and i suppose ill know in a couple of hours if i suceeded! Beaded very easily.

[Woodman]

First attempt at changing tyres this evening, tried using the old tube but pinched it around the rim lock. Chucked the spare tube in and i suppose ill know in a couple of hours if i suceeded! Beaded very easily.

Tip if you don't already know. To avoid pinching the tube put air in it before putting the second bead on.

[Squiggles]

Tip if you don't already know. To avoid pinching the tube put air in it before putting the second bead on.

Yep, first time round didnt put enough in :shutup: How much shampoo/water does everyone take for doing it on the side of the road? Prefer not to piss on the rim if i can avoid it :lol:

[Woodman]

Yep, first time round didnt put enough in :shutup: How much shampoo/water does everyone take for doing it on the side of the road? Prefer not to piss on the rim if i can avoid it :lol:

take a little sachet of handcleaner. never used it yet, but also have a wee can of crc in me kit which would be ok too. Also never used that.

[Paladin]

take a little sachet of handcleaner. never used it yet, but also have a wee can of crc in me kit which would be ok too. Also never used that.

I carry a little bottle of washin up liquid with a bit of water in it - little trick soeone showed me when I did my first tyre change - seemed helpful!

A liberal squirting around the bead seemed to lube it well.

[cooneyr]

take a little sachet of handcleaner. never used it yet, but also have a wee can of crc in me kit which would be ok too. Also never used that.

+1 on the CRC. Always used soapy water but had to use the CRC one day. Much better than the soapy water. Just dont be too liberal with it.

Cheers R

[GaZBur]

I was told to avoid oil products like CRC as it is real effective getting the tyre on but fuses the tyre to the rim making it real difficult to break the bead to get back off. Have seen a heap of frantic tyre changing done recently due to roadracing in the wet at Teretong and the biggest hassle seems to be breaking the bead. About to go up in tyre sizes on my DR to the max I think will fit. a 120/60-17 front and 160/60-17 rear. Will need to carve a bit off the chainguard though.

[NordieBoy]

I was told to avoid oil products like CRC as it is real effective getting the tyre on but fuses the tyre to the rim making it real difficult to break the bead to get back off.

The bonus is that it holds the bead riding the 40km home with a flat rear...

I use DRC bead cream. Basically a foam pad with water impregnated soap in a handy container.

[cooneyr]

I was told to avoid oil products like CRC as it is real effective getting the tyre on but fuses the tyre to the rim making it real difficult to break the bead to get back off....

Thanks for this info as it is a benefit as I see it. I'd rather have trouble breaking the bead every so often than finding out (via a flat tyre) that they tyre has spun on the rim when riding with low pressures off road. I can see how this might be a pain for somebody who doesnt ever lower tyre pressures though.

Cheers R

[GaZBur]

The bonus is that it holds the bead riding the 40km home with a flat rear...I use DRC bead cream. Basically a foam pad with water impregnated soap in a handy container..


Thanks for this info as it is a benefit as I see it. I'd rather have trouble breaking the bead every so often than finding out (via a flat tyre) that they tyre has spun on the rim when riding with low pressures off road. I can see how this might be a pain for somebody who doesnt ever lower tyre pressures though.

Cheers R
Yes I guess that would actually be a benefit on an adventure bike most times. Due to seeing tyre problems on my first major Adventure ride recently I will be going in with a few others and share taking spare HEAVY DUTY tubes, tyre irons and a pump between us. Some tube just aren't repairable. I wonder if bead cream would make the tyre more likely to move on the rim after inflating? Used it for the first time last weekend helping someone change tyres and it certainly did assist getting the trye on.

[NordieBoy]

I've gone off heavy duty tubes.
The only flats I've had were puncture type and a nail is going through regardless.
I keep above 18psi and don't ride fast in the rough stuff (or smooth stuff) so pinch flat prevention with the HD tubes isn't an issue.

The HD tubes have just been a bugger to carry with the extra weight and bulk.

[cooneyr]

I've gone off heavy duty tubes.....

The HD tubes have just been a bugger to carry with the extra weight and bulk.

And HD tubes dont seem to hold air as well as thiner tubes either. The only spare tube I carry is a 19inch transvestite tube i.e. it goes either end!! Replaced ASAP though obviously.

Cheers R

[Woodman]

I carry 2 hd tubes of the correct size so then i don't have to change them again when I get home. Do it once do it right build a better New Zealand.

[NordieBoy]

Do it once do it right build a better New Zealand.

Out of tubes with holes in them :D

[johannvr]

this looks like a reasonable deal ... 4.5K for a '08 with around 6 thou on the odo ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-225493022.htm

[NordieBoy]

That is an incredible deal...

[bart]

That is an incredible deal...

Hey..............eyes off :shutup:

[junkmanjoe]

yea nice looking bike and great price...very tidy.
oh and great price, wonder why so cheap....:scooter:

[Squiggles]

oh and great price, wonder why so cheap....:scooter:

He wants to sell it this time around i suspect. There wont be a buy now, but it might get withdrawn

[GaZBur]

I have been asked about what I have done to my DR650 for racing. Its all pretty simple really.
The wheels are off a GSX250. The rear required machining some of the metal off the sprocket carrier and a new sprocket drilled, and some spacers made. The front just spacers and machine down the original disk as it was 300mm and needed to fit the standard caliper 290mm disk. I
got an engineer to do this as I am not capable of that sort of stuff. Wheels cost $700 all up with sprockes and disks plus crap tyres.
Sliders on the axles, bar ends and on the rear peg mounts, this is a requirement for racing at kart tracks and is to prevent track damage more than bike damage. I got plactic offcuts from a factory for $30 enough to do about 3 bikes worth. Tethered kill switch for street races($12 from a boatshop). Wire up anything that has oil.
Rip the top off the airbox, put a bigger flow exhaust and a dyno jet kit in. Rout the breather into the airbox and the carb overflow into a bottle. The carb overflow is the only thing that actually spits out anything and it is origanally routed directly in line with your rear wheel. You can go oversize to even the dynojet kit jets if you run without and air filter as I do - not recommended for anywhere else though. Get decent tyres, I love the
Dunlop GPRa10's as they slide without dumping you on your ass. Have had good run with a 110/60-17 front and 150/60-17 rear. Have just fitted a 120/60-17 front and 160/60-17 but haven't run them on the track yet so can't reccommend them yet.
If you want to WIN forget all the above and buy a KTM, Honda CRF or Husquavana for twice the price and expect to spend over 5 to 10 times the ammount in maintainance.
So far I have done 40 speed events and probably over 30,000 km and have not done anything mechanical to the bike except for jetting, exhaust, 3 sets brake pads, 4 sets tyres and oil etc.
Done so far since march 2007
1 Mini TT
2 Gravel Sprints
2 Gravel Hill Climbs
11 Motard meets at the Kart track.(includes 2 trips to A&E)
2 Road Hill Climbs
2 1/4 Mile Sprints
1 Road Bent Sprint
9 Roadrace meetings Teretonga
2 Street Race meetings Wyndham
6 Roadrace meetings at Levels
2 Roadrace meetings at Ruapuna

22 events planned between now and new year already!
6 Motards
1 Gravel Hill
1 Gravel Sprint
5 Teretonga Events
1 Wyndham Street
4 Levels Events
1 Greymouth Street
1 1/4 Mile Sprint
1 Road Hillclimb
1 Bent Sprint
Heaps of action so get yer DR sorted.
Would you believe when I put the DR in the Clubmans class at the Nats in Levels it came mid field!

[Paladin]

Hey..............eyes off :shutup:

Anything you wanna tell us Mr. Bart?!!!!!!!!!

:shutup:

[junkmanjoe]

latest mods to the beast..

speed screen..sandfly deflector.....in to my eye...:Oops:

[Monstaman]

Bloody good post Gaz, will ring tonight as well.

Ordered my dynojet kit and IMS tank in designa yello, looking forward to it.

Talked with Toddy this morning in the US, he is having a blast riding all over the place ... bastid!

[GaZBur]

Bloody good post Gaz, will ring tonight as well.

Ordered my dynojet kit and IMS tank in designa yello, looking forward to it.

Talked with Toddy this morning in the US, he is having a blast riding all over the place ... bastid!

Cool. You want to get sorted as there is heaps of events and SMCC talking about a proper motard track being developed. If you can get to Teretonga by the 12th July the Dunners guys will be there and the southland crew are friendly too. I started off with standard bike on standard rims and a 21inch front wheel before slowly getting the bits sorted. If you want to get stuck in straight away and you have trouble getting a 21in front tyre I can lend you one for a few meetings.

[twotyred]

latest mods to the beast..

speed screen..sandfly deflector.....in to my eye...:Oops:

love the "oasis" motif on the tank,very fitting:D ,are they painted on with stencils?

I'm looking into the mindf*#k subject that is screens at the moment... how does it rate and where did you get it?

cheers

[junkmanjoe]

hElLO twotyred

screen came off a vtr 250 i think... some thing like that, came from bucket, n, bits. bike wreckers. lower hutt.

i think it has made a small differance, it sends bug up to my helmet now.

i took the white sticker off the light cover, and painted the top black, i also painted the suzuki on the screen, air brush. enamal pant

the tank was a big blank space, so i added the adv and dakar to it first.
then added the palm tress later.

i made printed drawings, carefully cut out what i wanted and then used my air brush and enamal paint, and a good thinck layer of armour oil, to help protect it.

even the water blaster wont wash it off,,, cool.

i know its a bit tacky, but i lkie it....

JMJ

[Taz]

Christ JMJ!!! Why blue handguards??!!

[NordieBoy]

Christ JMJ!!! Why blue handguards??!!

Cause he got them cheap?

[junkmanjoe]

Cause he got them cheap?

yea $40 bucks on trade me they got alloy brace in side them,,, i know they look a bit gay,, wonder if i could paint them...might try..

[helenoftroy]

My first race meeting on my wee bucket at Levels last Saturday and finally got to meet and watch GaZBur on his DR!

What a great sight to see the bike doing very well mid feild against some very high $$ motards

.....now I might be able to get some gsx250 wheels....how great would it be to have twice the races!! ....:devil2:

[junkmanjoe]

check out these big fat tires...

[bart]

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[Woodman]

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We don't know bart. What have you done???

[bart]

We don't know bart. What have you done???

Well, it's big, and black, and handles like a spongy pud.

[Eddieb]

It sounds like congrats are in order. Now there's no excuse to not come down and join in our rides.

[NordieBoy]

Well, it's big, and black, and handles like a spongy pud.

Must be a DR650 with stock suspension :D

[Aslan]

looks nice Bart - complete with IMS tank, custom side panel graphics and Corbin seat? go well Aslan :niceone:

[Eddieb]

Some sort of after market exhaust too?

[bart]

K8 with IMS tank, exhaust, bash plate, bar riser things, fat bars, fiddled carb jetting stuff, header grind thingy, K&N filter, screen, a doohicky, and a watchamacallit. Pretty low km's. Not bad for about 2K under new, and it's still got over a year of warrenty.

Now, I'd better set aside a week and read through Nordie's thread. :niceone:

[Woodman]

Well done that man, it looks nice. I like the pinstriping rounfd the sidecovers.

[Monstaman]

Good going Bart, loaded with lollies as well!!

[bart]

The K8 has white side panels, so the guy put on black sticker stuff, the DR650 stickers (I think they're mail box type stickers), then a coat of clear. Looks quite good.

Absolutely pissed down today, so I rode it 114 km home, with my head tilted to the side to clear my visor, and the shit back knobbly spinning up at about 30 second intervals. Not my most enjoyable ride.:eek:

Bloody thing is geared that high that I wasn't hitting top until 110km. Sits on 120 alright. :Police:

Anyone want to buy a DRZ400. One careful owner. :shifty:

[Woodman]

The K8 has white side panels, so the guy put on black sticker stuff, the DR650 stickers (I think they're mail box type stickers), then a coat of clear. Looks quite good.

Absolutely pissed down today, so I rode it 114 km home, with my head tilted to the side to clear my visor, and the shit back knobbly spinning up at about 30 second intervals. Not my most enjoyable ride.:eek:

Bloody thing is geared that high that I wasn't hitting top until 110km. Sits on 120 alright. :Police:

Anyone want to buy a DRZ400. One careful owner. :shifty:

so your the bastard who bought a new bike and caused all the rain.

[andy mac]

Congrats Bart, did you buy it from Hastings thru Trademe?
You & Paladin will look like a scary biker gang on those black bikes, so much meaner than yellow :msn-wink:

[bart]

Congrats Bart, did you buy it from Hastings thru Trademe?
You & Paladin will look like a scary biker gang on those black bikes, so much meaner than yellow :msn-wink:

Yeah, that's the one.

I was going to buy new, but thought 'if I just be patient'. I was waiting for the right one to come along.

[Waihou Thumper]

Not as good as Orange....:laugh:

[Monstaman]

Not as good as Orange....:laugh:

Didn't see that coming :bleh:

I like the DR's in black, they look cool ... but obviously not as cool as designa yello :laugh:

[marks]

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oh well - at least the cool colour makes it a bit less bland than most other DR's

[Paladin]

Way to go Bart, and a black one too - brilliant mate!

That'll do the trick for the next SI trip aye!

:niceone:

[bart]

oh well - at least the cool colour makes it a bit less bland than most other DR's

I was considering buying one of the new white ones, but decided I'd rather spend my time riding, rather than cleaning it. They need to make a brown one, like Eddie's beemer.

[bart]

Way to go Bart, and a black one too - brilliant mate!

That'll do the trick for the next SI trip aye!

:niceone:

I don't think the seats much better than the 400. Feels a lot heavier too. Doesn't vibrate half as much though, and certainly pulls better from low revs. Less gear changing. I'll have to get it on some gravel and try it out.

Bring on SI invasion II. :niceone:

[marks]

I was considering buying one of the new white ones, but decided I'd rather spend my time riding, rather than cleaning it. They need to make a brown one, like Eddie's beemer.

if you use it for cnut the odd involuntary bowel activation will soon change it to a shade of brown

[bart]

if you use it for cnut the odd involuntary bowel activation will soon change it to a shade of brown

Hahaha............bring it on :laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

nice ride bart.
looks like a good buy.. on ya mate.

[Paladin]

I don't think the seats much better than the 400. Feels a lot heavier too. Doesn't vibrate half as much though, and certainly pulls better from low revs. Less gear changing. I'll have to get it on some gravel and try it out.

Bring on SI invasion II. :niceone:

Well at least the seat is wider - you only have to shift your bum backwards and forwards instead of from left to right bum cheek as well as backwards & forwards!!

:laugh:

If the way Gav charges around on his DR that only has Trailwings on it is anything to go by, I'm sure you'll love your new black beastie Bart as you have the offroad skills to use it to its fullest, as he does!

Well done mate! And when you get tired of it, you can move up to a KTM, just tell the missus its a required progression as a KB member!
:msn-wink:

[bart]

First impressions are that it's heavy, but it's growing on me. Ripping around town today, I was surprised by the smooth power. Quite easy to run into a corner a bit hot.

I've decided to run with the bland theme, and remove all the stickers and some of the bling. She's going to have a stealth bomber look, without the stealth, as it's bloody loud. :Punk:

[bart]

And when you get tired of it, you can move up to a KTM, just tell the missus its a required progression as a KB member!
:msn-wink:

With the price of KTM's, I struggle to justify owning one. 690E was a serious consideration but 17k is just crazy money. The beauty of the DR is that they are ugly, you can modify the hell out of them, and they still look ugly. They're made to ride, not look at.

I'm more of a beemer fan anyway. :shutup::shutup::shutup:

[Paladin]

With the price of KTM's, I struggle to justify owning one. 690E was a serious consideration but 17k is just crazy money. The beauty of the DR is that they are ugly, you can modify the hell out of them, and they still look ugly. They're made to ride, not look at.

I'm more of a beemer fan anyway. :shutup::shutup::shutup:

AND you can ride the DR into a hillside at 50kph or so and not have tons of expensive bits to replace!

:doh:

:laugh:

So you bringing the black beastie out to play with its brother in the 'Rapa on Saturday or wot?

[Woodman]

First impressions are that it's heavy, but it's growing on me. Ripping around town today, I was surprised by the smooth power. Quite easy to run into a corner a bit hot.

I've decided to run with the bland theme, and remove all the stickers and some of the bling. She's going to have a stealth bomber look, without the stealth, as it's bloody loud. :Punk:

Bart the bling will come off eventually anyway.

[Paladin]

Bart the bling will come off eventually anyway.

I keep tryin to smash the bling pipe off mine but the bugger just keeps hangin in there gatherin more bends & dents!
:laugh:

Actually its a good job I bought a DR cos if it had been a fancy schmancy KTM or Dakar BMW I'd Be SO out of pocket by now!

:shit:

[bart]

Bart the bling will come off eventually anyway.

Haha. Leave a trail of shattered black plastic everywhere I go. Might be harder to spot in the bush than your shattered red plastic. :laugh:

[Monstaman]

The beauty of the DR is that they are ugly, you can modify the hell out of them, and they still look ugly.

One of the best quotes I have heard! :clap:

[bart]

OK, serious question. Should a DR650 blow out a set of front brake pads in 7400km. Perhaps the standard pads are soft, or the first owner loved the front brake lever. On the DRZ I wore out the back ones in 10k, but the front are still fine. DR650 is heavier though.

Thoughts anyone

[Paladin]

OK, serious question. Should a DR650 blow out a set of front brake pads in 7400km. Perhaps the standard pads are soft, or the first owner loved the front brake lever. On the DRZ I wore out the back ones in 10k, but the front are still fine. DR650 is heavier though.

Thoughts anyone

Got 6600k on mine and they're gettin low on the front, and more worn than the rears, but not THAT worn yet! i reckon I'll get close to 9000 on my fronts.

I was under the impression on bikes the front brakes provide more of the braking on the road and thus would wear faster than the rear so presume on the DRZ you wore the rears faster cos you use the rear brake so much offroad in controlled slides(!) etc and you probably stay off the front brakes offroad!

[Squiggles]

OK, serious question. Should a DR650 blow out a set of front brake pads in 7400km. Perhaps the standard pads are soft, or the first owner loved the front brake lever. On the DRZ I wore out the back ones in 10k, but the front are still fine. DR650 is heavier though.

Thoughts anyone

Mine were about pretty toast by that #, 2nd set getting down now at double it.

[gav24]

Mine are down to the metal, I'm changing them today.

4850kms!!!

But I do ride like twat most days:Punk:

[junkmanjoe]

my front pads are sweet, i use back more than front and there ok as well,

[junkmanjoe]

well on Saturday i had a little mishap with my bike....one of them tracks that lead to know where,,, and no room to turn around...so i had to lay my bike on its side and drag it around pick it up and try and get out.
turns out i hand smashed the bottom part of rear guard, and have lost about 100mm of plastic, so trimmed up and a bit of brace work,, its a bob tail now...
still one big crack runs up past the top reflector.
so i wont go down that track again...

JMJ

[rok-the-boat]

Just curious, but would a DR650 engine fit in my old 1982 Suzuki DR500? My engine is fine at the present but if it blows up ...

[gav24]

Hey, Joe.
I unbolted the whole thing, took a bit of Aluminium to make my own much shorter one. I used a 12v Trailer marker light with some black paint around the top of the lens to make a really small but effective number plate light. Have a proper look next time we ride out together.
If it bends, I bend it back! No sweat so far:first:

[kiwigazza]

OK, serious question. Should a DR650 blow out a set of front brake pads in 7400km. Perhaps the standard pads are soft, or the first owner loved the front brake lever. On the DRZ I wore out the back ones in 10k, but the front are still fine. DR650 is heavier though.

Thoughts anyone

shit bought my bike with 16k miles on it and and front pads looked 2/3rds worn, its at 26,5K now and gonna put some new ones in next couple o days althoough looks like could probably get a bit more out of them hopefully the new ones are just as decent

[junkmanjoe]

what brand have you got in at the moment kiwigazza.

[bart]

Hey, Joe.
I unbolted the whole thing, took a bit of Aluminium to make my own much shorter one.

Hey Gav24. Nice idea. My plate is just bolted on the back guard. If I can't get away with it, I might do something similar to yours.

Cheers

[bart]

That's wifey holding the hose. Man I have some brilliant ideas.:laugh:

[onmybike]

Just curious, but would a DR650 engine fit in my old 1982 Suzuki DR500? My engine is fine at the present but if it blows up ...

Gidday rok-the-boat,
I've asked a similar question on here and other forums. Didn't get a definitive answer (or any answer for that matter) because nobody has done it before or thought about it. I have a '85 Dr600 and would like to fit a newer engine but have no idea if it would work. I think it would be possible but not practical due to costs of the engine etc...So I'm still looking for another engine or will have to flogg it off so I can get a Dr650.

PS. I've heard that a Honda engine will fit ?XR500.

[Denniso]

Just ground out the header weld on the DR , noticed that I've gained fuck all in the way of a power gain , but the bike is lighter by a bit more than fuck all.

[kiwigazza]

what brand have you got in at the moment kiwigazza.

not sure what were in there, pulled them out and was good move as were right on the edge. put some new ones in that i got from www.kientech.com awesome people will help you out with anything will see how these roll, thrown out the packaging so dunno the brand either

thinkin the reason i got so many miles outa them is cause i been riding across the states so alot of straight roads with select twisties thrown in guess at home will be a different story

[NordieBoy]

Just ground out the header weld on the DR , noticed that I've gained fuck all in the way of a power gain , but the bike is lighter by a bit more than fuck all.

The one in my '01 was really restrictive and mad a noticeable difference when done. The one from the '97 is at the "if I have the header off sometime and a carbide bur handy but no hurry" stage - about half the restriction.

[kevfromcoro]

I have just bought a 2007 DR 650..

Corse the first thing we have to do is fix it.

It doesnt need fixing. its only done 7000ks. but i will fix it anyway.

just a quetion... the fuel petcock is normall 3 position.

straight up and down which is ment to be off.. is called prime.

ok pulled the gas hose off and petrol pisses out.. there is no way i can stop the tank from letting fuel out.. is this normal>? or do i have a crook petcock.

[Eddieb]

I have just bought a 2007 DR 650..

Corse the first thing we have to do is fix it.

It doesnt need fixing. its only done 7000ks. but i will fix it anyway.

just a quetion... the fuel petcock is normall 3 position.

straight up and down which is ment to be off.. is called prime.

ok pulled the gas hose off and petrol pisses out.. there is no way i can stop the tank from letting fuel out.. is this normal>? or do i have a crook petcock.

Never had a DR but had a few other Suzuki's and going by those this is normal. Prime isn't meant to be 'off', it allows a free flow of fuel to the carbs.

Not all Suzuki carbs are Off, Reserve and On.

[kevfromcoro]

thanks eddie.... just seems a bit stupid i cant take the tank off without draining it 1st.... might change that..... i smoke ,,,,,,,,,, last thing i want to do is blow the fuckin thing up........

[Squiggles]

Pretty sure you'd leave it on on or reserve... a wee bit'll come out but then it'll stop. bypasses the diaphragm so it'll just piss out.

[Eddieb]

Pretty sure you'd leave it on on or reserve... a wee bit'll come out but then it'll stop. bypasses the diaphragm so it'll just piss out.

That vaguely rings a bell, I'm sure I didn't have to do anything to take the tank off. It's been over 10 years since I owned a Suzuki though.

[cooneyr]

It has a vacuum operated petcock. No vacuum i.e. engine not running equals no fuel flow. Just leave it on either on or reserve if you want to take the tank off. You will have to disconnect two hoses from the petcock.

Prime allows fuel to flow when there is no vacuum. Probably about the same as reserve on a "normal" bike. Basically you use Prime if you have drained the carbie to fill it up rather than having to crank the bike for some time to fill the carbie before it starts.

HTH

[kevfromcoro]

Cheers guys.. so if i stop the bike and park it up at night.. just leave the the petcock in the on postion... and no gas will run into the carb.

[Squiggles]

Cheers guys.. so if i stop the bike and park it up at night.. just leave the the petcock in the on postion... and no gas will run into the carb.

assuming the petcock is working correctly then yep.

[junkmanjoe]

set of used Mitas E-09 rear 130/80/17 front 90/90/21 aprox 3 mill tread
pm if interested .

JMJ

[zeRax]

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[chrisktm]

hey im really keen to hear how this carb swap goes, its something ive been looking at doing

[GaZBur]

Had a wee off on Sunday. Two days of racing the DR was a bit busy. Saturday Road racing at Levels Round 3 and Sunday at Dunedin at the Gravel Hill Climb and Gravel Bent sprint. Was pathetically slow on gravel. Coming into a tight changing camber left corner at about 60k's the rear only slightly out the front started to wash out. I did what I thought I was supposed to and apply more power. It didn't fix the front wash out but did slide out the back so at least I low sided rather than high side. Not a lot of damage, smashed indicator(I rode to the race) and bent my crash bung. It dropped on the left but the bike was protected coz it fell mostly on my left leg. My right boot must have kicked the starter button as it went over and broke it off, the switch that is not the leg. SO the pathetic little block with the kill switch and start button (which can't be bought independantly) is worth $208!!! I kid you not. So I went down to Jaycars and bought a button switch for $5.90 and will solder it in tonight.

[Monstaman]

You ruff bastid .. remind me not to lend you my bike!! :bleh:

$208 .. f a r k , least its not a Ducati ... $1208 :bash:

[GaZBur]

You ruff bastid .. remind me not to lend you my bike!! :bleh:

$208 .. f a r k , least its not a Ducati ... $1208 :bash:

The last guy who lent me a bike - ummm - well he is still my friend. But I ahhh, well - binned it on about the 3rd lap and broke a $50 clutch lever.
:Oops:

Funny thing nobody offers me a ride on their bike anymore.

[NordieBoy]

SO the pathetic little block with the kill switch and start button (which can't be bought independantly) is worth $208!!! I kid you not. So I went down to Jaycars and bought a button switch for $5.90 and will solder it in tonight.

Get a KTM kill switch (2-wire) and wire it as the starter.

[Monstaman]

Funny thing nobody offers me a ride on their bike anymore.

Don't look into it too deep :laugh:

[Monstaman]

Spent a tenna Gaz and got the 8 skatey wheels too .. basically all I need now is some footpeg nylon blocks.

[GaZBur]

Get a KTM kill switch (2-wire) and wire it as the starter.

The switch I got from Jaycarr is tiny, looks waterproof and I can drill it into the existing block and the existing wires will reach it. But yeah - a kill switch would do the same job. The main thing is weather proofing i guess as some cheap switches look like they would last about one rainy day. And who knows, one day i may even use the DR for its intended purpose and go adventure riding where there are rivers and such!

[GaZBur]

Spent a tenna Gaz and got the 8 skatey wheels too .. basically all I need now is some footpeg nylon blocks.
Only bother about the footpeg blocks if you intend racing at a Kart track like Silverstream. I keep grinding the footpeg blocks off at Levels so would probably leave then till you hit the Kart tracks. They aren't for bike protection but to protect the track. I would pit sliders/crashbungs about 90mm long mounted where the pillion pegs bolt in, as they actually do protect the bike and maybe another shorter one wher the left rear indicator goes. Thats the place I usually have one but smashed the indicator instead on Sunday.:angry2: See how long it lasts all glued back together, recommend UHU glue for plastic.

[cooneyr]

I took the started button off when I went over the bars and broke my neck. Guys at Nelson Motorcycle centre wired on a Honda starter and kill switch block. Had the leave the kill switch in off to get the bike to run (???) but worked fine.

[zeRax]

whats that smell??? smells like an FCRMX 39mm carby knocking at my door very soon !!!!

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[GaZBur]

I took the started button off when I went over the bars and broke my neck. Guys at Nelson Motorcycle centre wired on a Honda starter and kill switch block. Had the leave the kill switch in off to get the bike to run (???) but worked fine.

Feck thats a bit extreme. How are you - all recovered I hope? I take it from your comments that you are riding again.
I have only seen one other road racer down here wearing neck protection. I use a neck nut which I think looks a little funny but I don't mind breaking anything except my head, back and neck.

[Monstaman]

Only bother about the footpeg blocks if you intend racing at a Kart track like Silverstream.

No worries, got 8 skatey wheels coming but will look into longer bung at the passenger sets.

What size rod did you use for the front axle as I got some 10 mm threaded rod and it won't go thru?


I took the started button off when I went over the bars and broke my neck.

Dude bad news, hope you are alright, I too broke my neck and now I have Titanium plates holding my neck together, glad they bolted my head on forward, would hate to fart in my own face :laugh:

You got plates?, here is mine, took a photo of my xrays into the light ... spooky :shit:

[GaZBur]

Couple of pics from Round 3 King of Levels on Saturday. Racing with slicks makes a huge difference to lap times, I dropped nearly a full 4 seconds since changing. I get the old DR around at 1:19.673 which I am pretty chuffed with. Check out some of the sportsbike times and you can see why I am happy. And a pic from the gravel hill climb and bent sprint on Sunday. I had already binned by the time the photo was taken on Sunday which slowed me down a lot. My new $5-90 starter switch that I broke seems to be ok.

[Monstaman]

Great pics mate!!

[GaZBur]

Here is a rare sight. A DR650 int he pits on slicks with tyre warmers and all. This is the Dunedin Motard Boys pits. Mark's KTM on the left, Hayden's KTM on the right and Scotts CRF usually sits where my bike is, but he blew 5th gear so I got to use his tyre warmers. Thats me facing camers with a big grin. What a difference to confidence hot tyres makes. 12th on the grid and about 5th into the first corner - and down to about 11th again by the end of the straight - god I hate straights. Still I am pleased to be consistantly in the mid-field on what is really a practically standard street adventure bike.

[Monstaman]

Careful mate you are talkin it up so I will HAVE to perform :shit:

Actually, I am a 7 year using daddies computer and I have never ridden before :laugh:

[cooneyr]

Its well over two years ago now since I did the damage. No plates or anything. It was a crack in C1 so extremely lucky that things didn't move more. Get the odd twinge but nothing serious. I've been riding again for almost two years now.

[Monstaman]

You are lucky, I have permanent nerve damage and get the angry pains down both arms and my neck but that is what I am stuck with so it has to be game on or I lose!

Hit 43 yesterday, bit of a get together with a surprise guest appearance from RedKLR650 (stu) so I am still alive and kicking.

Few dodgy photos taken and some liquids consumed till about 4.00 am this morning :woohoo:

Out for another ride on Suzy this avo, life is good.

[Denniso]

Noticed somone said peg sliders don't do much to protect the bike , I've found that they hold the bike further off the ground limmiting dammage , have photographic evidence on/off my 450 , and noticed a lot more room for my leg on the 650 after the road rotated suddenly . They don't go on my thou though as road bike pegs fold a lot further so don't offer the same protection .

[AlpinePossum]

I was noting today that the foot pegs on my DR are a little high to be comfortable.

Anybody know if you can get a kit to lower the pegs (and the gear and brake lever)?

It would also lower the center of gravity. :-)

Does anybody hold their foot "at the ready" over the brake? I always have to move my foot forward to hit the brake. Which is a bit hairy when I'm standing up on the pegs going over rough terrain and then get the urge to brake...

[Squiggles]

Procycle has a peg lowering kit...

Have to go down to customs and fill out some paperwork monday to get my bits released :D

[NordieBoy]

I was noting today that the foot pegs on my DR are a little high to be comfortable.

Anybody know if you can get a kit to lower the pegs (and the gear and brake lever)?

Make one...

You can get them from Aus from Vince Strang but...

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20080805%20Lowering%20footpegs/slides/20080806-140530-000002.jpg
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20080805%20Lowering%20footpegs/slides/20080806-152020-000005.jpg

[chrisktm]

Make one...

You can get them from Aus from Vince Strang but...

Just cut the buggers off and re weld them lower, Ive done it myself, about ten mm lower and five mm towards the rear.

[Eddieb]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519222

[bart]

If I wanted my bike to look like that, I'd buy orange. :sick:

[Woodman]

Even camper.....

[GaZBur]

DR650 at Greymouth Street race. Had a great time! Slicks worked ok on the dirt section too.

[Buddha#81]

DR650 at Greymouth Street race. Had a great time! Slicks worked ok on the dirt section too.


Hahahaha and got blitzed buy a puss DRZ! Although you were a dam site closer in the last race! Road tyres were average on the dirt.....I mean I stopped and waited for you!

[CRM]

I had a look at and a ride on this today: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=248674487

I was very tempted to get it instead of the XR600. It's had lots spent on it, Scottoiler, gel seat, screen and top box (not shown in pics) lots of good engine mods and it's painted black and lowered for a shorter rider (just lower seat and dropped suspension by the looks but could easily be lifted up again) and only done 3800km - never taken offroad - a unique and mint DR.

I've got the XR back on TM here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=251020313

I've got more long trips coming up for work and decided I just have to get a road bike (nearly bought a mint Bandit 600 today but just missed out). The DR would be more suitable than the XR but still a compromise. Hopefully when the business starts going ahead a bit more I'll be able to get another adv bike as well as the road bike.

[dino3310]

. Hopefully when the business starts going ahead a bit more I'll be able to get another adv bike as well as the road bike.

mmmmmm two bikes mmmmmmm:drool::drool: XR and a BIG and a speedmaster, opps thats 3, mmmmmm 3 bikes:drool::drool:


oops:Offtopic:

as you where 650s

[GaZBur]

Hahahaha and got blitzed buy a puss DRZ! Although you were a dam site closer in the last race! Road tyres were average on the dirt.....I mean I stopped and waited for you!
Yep was getting closer than I thought! Looks like I am trying to take off you leg at this angle

[Waihou Thumper]

I had a look at and a ride on this today: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=248674487

I was very tempted to get it instead of the XR600. It's had lots spent on it, Scottoiler, gel seat, screen and top box (not shown in pics) lots of good engine mods and it's painted black and lowered for a shorter rider (just lower seat and dropped suspension by the looks but could easily be lifted up again) and only done 3800km - never taken offroad - a unique and mint DR.

I've got the XR back on TM here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=251020313

I've got more long trips coming up for work and decided I just have to get a road bike (nearly bought a mint Bandit 600 today but just missed out). The DR would be more suitable than the XR but still a compromise. Hopefully when the business starts going ahead a bit more I'll be able to get another adv bike as well as the road bike.

Yes, thought so, lowered etc...I emailed them, havent even has a reply?
It is relisted, I emailed them again, still no reply?
How are these guys going to be during the negotiation process if they don't answer mail?
Couple of questions....why painted when so new?
I see black paint on rear spring? I think....home job?
I know it is shorter, we can see it, yes....
I just wanted a couple of answers....oh well..

[dino3310]

yeah been looking at that, price seems to good to be true, little bit suss

[NordieBoy]

yeah been looking at that, price seems to good to be true, little bit suss

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-251153403.htm

[Padmei]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-251153403.htm

Doyareckon they'll split the bike & just sell the stickers? I mean they wouldn't make that much difference to the price would they doyathink?

[bart]

Doyareckon they'll split the bike & just sell the stickers? I mean they wouldn't make that much difference to the price would they doyathink?

Buy a new KTM 990. They come factory with spiderman stickers. :innocent:

[Waihou Thumper]

but that's what they all say....still look like Spiders webs to me...

[CRM]

Yes, thought so, lowered etc...I emailed them, havent even has a reply?
It is relisted, I emailed them again, still no reply?
How are these guys going to be during the negotiation process if they don't answer mail?
Couple of questions....why painted when so new?
I see black paint on rear spring? I think....home job?
I know it is shorter, we can see it, yes....
I just wanted a couple of answers....oh well..

Seller's name's Jake - I emailed and got no reply so just phoned him and went straight round and had a look - just doesn't read email I guess. He's a good guy, just doing a project bike so selling the DR.

The previous owner apparently was an old guy with lots of bikes and a bit eccentric so spent lots on it but didn't ride it much. Jake painted it because he didn't like the yellow look (know what he means :sick:) just to personalise it a bit. Also painted the rims. Just likes working on bikes I think.

Apparently it can be taken back to original with thinners :gob:- all the stickers are underneath. It goes mint and sounds good with the RMZ450 pipe. He has all the original stuff - pipes etc plus some dual purpose tyres. If I was looking for more of a dirt-style adv bike I would have grabbed it but decided it was too similar to the XR (light and single) for what I'm wanting to do.

[Waihou Thumper]

Seller's name's Jake - I emailed and got no reply so just phoned him and went straight round and had a look - just doesn't read email I guess. He's a good guy, just doing a project bike so selling the DR.

The previous owner apparently was an old guy with lots of bikes and a bit eccentric so spent lots on it but didn't ride it much. Jake painted it because he didn't like the yellow look (know what he means :sick:) just to personalise it a bit. Also painted the rims. Just likes working on bikes I think.

Apparently it can be taken back to original with thinners :gob:- all the stickers are underneath. It goes mint and sounds good with the RMZ450 pipe. He has all the original stuff - pipes etc plus some dual purpose tyres. If I was looking for more of a dirt-style adv bike I would have grabbed it but decided it was too similar to the XR (light and single) for what I'm wanting to do.

handy when you are local....:)
Could re-paint it orange I spose...

[Paladin]

I think I just lost my marbles!

Decided my 2009 DR650 can now go to a new home for the stupidly low price of $7000!!!!!!

:done:

Be kinda nice to do the Xmas/New Year 5 day ride on my next bike!
:Punk:

[Eddieb]

I think I just lost my marbles!

Decided my 2009 DR650 can now go to a new home for the stupidly low price of $7000!!!!!!

:done:

Be kinda nice to do the Xmas/New Year 5 day ride on my next bike!
:Punk:

So you've done a deal and sold it?

[dino3310]

Seller's name's Jake - Jake painted it because he didn't like the yellow look (know what he means :sick:) just to personalise it a bit. Also painted the rims. Just likes working on bikes I think.

Apparently it can be taken back to original with thinners :gob:- all the stickers are underneath. .


:woohoo:Zuki yellow if me gets it:yes:

[Paladin]

So you've done a deal and sold it?

Not sold yet, just dropped price to $7k last nite for couple of days for KB'ers to mull over. prob be on tardme this Saturday evening at $7350! At that price it will be cheaper than most of the 2007 & 2008's on TM!!!!

Deal or what?!!!!!!!!
:gob:

[bart]

At that price it will be cheaper than most of the 2007 & 2008's on TM!!!!

Deal or what?!!!!!!!!
:gob:

A lot of those 2007 & 2008's have been there a long time. I think people are keeping their hands in their pockets.

I've had 4 offers to trade on my DRZ, but no one's fronted up with the cash. Oh well........it's not a big hardship having 2 bikes in the shed with summer coming up. Mrs Bart's new outdoor area is just going to have to wait (we were going to build a deck with the money from the sale) :rockon::whocares:

[Paladin]

A lot of those 2007 & 2008's have been there a long time. I think people are keeping their hands in their pockets.

I've had 4 offers to trade on my DRZ, but no one's fronted up with the cash. Oh well........it's not a big hardship having 2 bikes in the shed with summer coming up. Mr's Bart's new outdoor area is just going to have to wait (we were going to build a deck with the money from the sale) :rockon::whocares:

Yeah that's about how the sale of my car is going - lots of timewasting tyre kickers!
We'll see what happens when the bike goes on TM this weekend! If I wanted a DR650 as an adv bike and for $7k could have a 2009 with 14 months warranty left or a 2007 with no warranty at pretty much the same price, I know which one I would have!
I know the people who want a shiny commuter bike in mint condition they can just polish up in their shed every damn weekend and never see any gravel or dirt might not want mine as it certainly has a few character marks from being used as it was intended to be, but as an adv bike its a screamin deal at $7k for an '09 I think!

[Padmei]

It'll happen Paladin.
What new bike you gonna get? It's certainly been a season of bike swapping lately.

[Paladin]

It'll happen Paladin.
What new bike you gonna get? It's certainly been a season of bike swapping lately.

Lookin like its proolly narrowin down to WeeStrom or Transalp!

[dino3310]

Not sold yet, just dropped price to $7k last nite for couple of days for KB'ers to mull over. prob be on tardme this Saturday evening at $7350! At that price it will be cheaper than most of the 2007 & 2008's on TM!!!!

Deal or what?!!!!!!!!
:gob:

:gob: shite mate if i could i would, thats a bloody good deal

[Paladin]

:gob: shite mate if i could i would, thats a bloody good deal

Thx bro, I think so too but still need the right buyer to come along as you know all too well!!

Well hopefully at that price it will now go fast. If noone wants it for $7k, I'll just ride it all summer anyway; can't be bikeless! :sweatdrop

[GaZBur]

What should I ask for my 2006 DR650.
Its got 25-30,000ks. Reasonable order. Couple paint chips, a bend in oil cooler where it got wrapped around a KLX450 and seem mechanicaly sound. Yes it has been raced but due to dropping spark at a mere 7800rpm has not been thrashed enginewise. Only been on one adventure ride so has not sucked up heaps of dust or been through rivers.
3 sets of tyres, knoblies, adventure and road to fit standard rims.
Will probably sell the motard wheels seperately after or with the bike. It takes 25 mins to change from road to track wheels.
I am considering the sale because I bought the bike for adventure riding but havent realy got into it but am getting keen on racing so will look for a more race oriented bike.

[dino3310]

Thx bro, I think so too but still need the right buyer to come along as you know all too well!!

Well hopefully at that price it will now go fast. If noone wants it for $7k, I'll just ride it all summer anyway; can't be bikeless! :sweatdrop

have you looked at trading in for a weestrom or the tranny

[dino3310]

Thats a hard one Gazbur theres quite a few 650s on the market at the moment between 4.5k-7k, but they all pretty standard DRs maybe you could go with the motard look to make it stand out and not just be another DR650, city goers might find it a little more appealing, or as an entry level motard racer but less the exspence of a KTM etc. just a thought

[Paladin]

have you looked at trading in for a weestrom or the tranny

Gonna try hard to do a private sale & purchase as most probs I'll get better prices but yep will look at that now as...... drum roll please..... my car just sold so got some cash burnin a whole in my pocket!
:woohoo:

At least the two grand loan with MTF can now go on Monday, no more bike loan payment - yeehaaaaaa!!!!!

[BMWST?]

Gonna try hard to do a private sale & purchase as most probs I'll get better prices but yep will look at that now as...... drum roll please..... my car just sold so got some cash burnin a whole in my pocket!
:woohoo:

At least the two grand loan with MTF can now go on Monday, no more bike loan payment - yeehaaaaaa!!!!!

why the move to a more road oriented bike Dave...

[Paladin]

why the move to a more road oriented bike Dave...

Comfort on long trips, a desire to do more adv touring and see NZ, can't afford two bikes at present & doing longer distance trips on seal & gravel more desirable than thrashing up a vicious single track I've been up several times before.
Will get a more "dirty" bike to join the stable in the future when I can afford to own two bikes!

At the end of the day, whether I get a Transalp or a WeeStrom or something else similar, it will still handle some offroad, but be way more comfortable on longer trips! A twin should be less vibey too!

[Waihou Thumper]

For sale at Botany Honda...Looks good, will do for the time being matey...perhaps? :yes:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-250966996.htm

Good stuff on selling the caged terror!

[junkmanjoe]

Dave dude,,,,dope on selling 4 wheels man, total stoked 4 u dude...totaly orsome...

JMJ

[Paladin]

For sale at Botany Honda...Looks good, will do for the time being matey...perhaps? :yes:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-250966996.htm

Good stuff on selling the caged terror!


Dave dude,,,,dope on selling 4 wheels man, total stoked 4 u dude...totaly orsome...

JMJ

Thanks guys!

[JATZ]

Comfort on long trips, a desire to do more adv touring and see NZ, can't afford two bikes at present & doing longer distance trips on seal & gravel more desirable than thrashing up a vicious single track I've been up several times before.
Will get a more "dirty" bike to join the stable in the future when I can afford to own two bikes!

At the end of the day, whether I get a Transalp or a WeeStrom or something else similar, it will still handle some offroad, but be way more comfortable on longer trips! A twin should be less vibey too!

What about a Triumph Tiger ?, bit more class than a weestrom
One of the older ones

[dino3310]

For sale at Botany Honda...Looks good, will do for the time being matey...perhaps? :yes:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-250966996.htm

Good stuff on selling the caged terror!

ew its that ugly blue and white theme:shutup:, if ya gona spend that much coin you might as well buy a BIG:shifty:

[JATZ]

Here's one.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-251238492.htm

I think ruralman's got one for sale too

[Paladin]

Here's one.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-251238492.htm

I think ruralman's got one for sale too

TBH, a Tiger has crossed my mind BUT looks like it'll be $10k ish to get a decent one 2001 or newer and I'm probably lookin to pay $8k tops.
A Tiger is on my radar tho! (You'd be the man to give me the low-down on pros & cons of a Tiger I guess! Care to share?)
;)

BTW, in case no-one has seen it on the linky thang, even if my DR goes on TM tonite at $7350/7500, the $7k price will continue to stand for KB'ers!
:)

[Waihou Thumper]

ew its that ugly blue and white theme:shutup:, if ya gona spend that much coin you might as well buy a BIG:shifty:

Yours has the better thing going with the colours...:)
I like it!

[Paladin]

Yours has the better thing going with the colours...:)
I like it!
Have to agree, the BIG over the Dominator for sure!
:niceone:

[JATZ]

TBH, a Tiger has crossed my mind BUT looks like it'll be $10k ish to get a decent one 2001 or newer and I'm probably lookin to pay $8k tops.
A Tiger is on my radar tho! (You'd be the man to give me the low-down on pros & cons of a Tiger I guess! Care to share?)
;)

Yup... bit more than 8k for a tiger, there's people more qualified to comment on them than me, Hell, I've never riden one but thought they would be the shiz for adv touring, which has more appeal to me than fangin round some forestry tracks.
I know the Trophy is a nice bike to ride long distance with plenty of power through out the range, but thats thanks to the previous owner.

[Waihou Thumper]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-253890813.htm

Pity bout the colour though, but looks okay....:)

[Paladin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-253890813.htm

Pity bout the colour though, but looks okay....:)

Yep, saw that earlier today!
I like this one
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252520301.htm
as it has crash bars, scott oiler & top box already and is black(my kinda colour!), BUT its a year older....hmmmm, can I own an all silver bike just cos its a year newer???? Looks a bit bland in silver tho don't it! Silver one has a centre stand - kinda handy!
:sick:

Blue or Black would be better, especially black..... once you go black you never go back! (I blame the hot black chick I dated in my teens!)

[Padmei]

Looks very good condition Dave. Only 35k - very comfortable.

[Paladin]

Looks very good condition Dave. Only 35k - very comfortable.

Maybe someone will trade me LOL!

My DR is now on Tardme as of a few mins ago!!!!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=253995620&ed=true

[Padmei]

Good luck Dave.
Some good deals on TA's & wees at the mo.

[Paladin]

Good luck Dave.
Some good deals on TA's & wees at the mo.

Yep! Just been researchin specs on those two bikes. Altho I originally felt I would go the wee route, am now sartin to think the T/A makes more sense for me.

The Wee has more horses and bigger tank, but a sucky 19" front, & shitty ground clearance even before adding a bashplate, and is a long, heavy bastard.

By giving up a little bit of power and tank capacity i could have a T/A and it still be great for adv tourin BUT be bit more useful if i wanna go off the seal & gravel and hit some not too vicious tracks! T/A looks like it has some expensive fairing I could smash off tho! :gob:

[JATZ]

Yebut........
what about THIS http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252932970.htm

A bit too dear ?........then what about one of these.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252560406.htm :woohoo:

[Paladin]

Yebut........
what about THIS http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252932970.htm


A bit too dear ?........then what about one of these.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252560406.htm :woohoo:

The last thing I need is a bike more vibey than my DR! My fingers get numb on long days on the DR now I'm on beta blockers so a 640A is out of the question bro!

If my name was Eddieb I might be able to handle dealin with the mechanics of the Beemer BUT I would be bloody hopeless with it! ;)

Damn shame the Tigers aren't a tad cheaper, I kinda like em; can't honestly think I can afford $10k tho, 8's pushin it LOL!

[dino3310]

or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=253773068

[Paladin]

or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=253773068

Yeah, stop that! You're just doin it cos you know I will always be tempted to!!!!

[dino3310]

....yip.....

[Paladin]

....yip.....

If its was newer I wouldn't even think twice mate; I'd buy it instantly! BUT after Connor's & Jatz's experience lately & me being not being much of a mechanic, have to follow my head and not my heart. Upshot is i won't now be buyin anything older than 2000 at the very most I would think.

[bart]

Here........this is what you're after

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-251264396.htm

[Paladin]

Here........this is what you're after

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-251264396.htm

I guess when I'm bored of adv touring and I've gotten even older........ cruiser here i come!

:gob:

yeah right!

[bart]

I guess when I'm bored of adv touring and I've gotten even older........ cruiser here i come!

:gob:

yeah right!

Hey, what's wrong with a Kawaharley. I thought you'd love the leather tasle things on the bars. :lol:


Hahaha

[Paladin]

Hey, what's wrong with a Kawaharley. I thought you'd love the leather tasle things on the bars. :lol:


Hahaha

Could be interesting taking that into Sutherlands & up Cnut Hill!

:laugh:

[Woodman]

It will be interesting to see how the lure of the single track affects you Dave.
I know someone who got a klr for mostly road riding and maybe just a smidgen of gravel riding.

Hmmm pity you are after a twin??

[Paladin]

It will be interesting to see how the lure of the single track affects you Dave.
I know someone who got a klr for mostly road riding and maybe just a smidgen of gravel riding.

Hmmm pity you are after a twin??

Well I'm sure it will lure me BUT I'll have to try and restarin myself a bit!

:doh:

[dino3310]

It will be interesting to see how the lure of the single track affects you Dave.
I know someone who got a klr for mostly road riding and maybe just a smidgen of gravel riding.

Hmmm pity you are after a twin??

i reckon mate mate, theres some fantastic singles out there:msn-wink:

[zeRax]

well, im back home to find my dr midpipe bent to shape, this is how it goes, cant wait to take it for a spin

<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/r5BZExvVq3M&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/r5BZExvVq3M&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>

[zeRax]

sorry i dont know jack about youtube encoding yet, couldnt be bothered getting something to compress it to a perfectly downloadble size for slow net D:?

anyone know of pure minimal encoding software? maybe something specifically for youtube type sites, especially because gopro HD should be here this week :!

[marks]

well, im back home to find my dr midpipe bent to shape, this is how it goes, cant wait to take it for a spin

<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/r5BZExvVq3M&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/r5BZExvVq3M&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>

call that an exhaust?

that's not a knife ... er I mean exhaust

this is an exhaust

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yPnXBgHa1f4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yPnXBgHa1f4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[zeRax]

this camera lets audio down alot imo :P, you can listen irl sometime ^_^, anywy its just for the weight reduction and help fcr out a bit, but yea, ur klr does sound like a thousand thunders ehehe

[Padmei]

Tiger tiger burning bright....

I agree with your choice in bikes there Dave. If I was to get a couple of bikes one would be a Tiger (older), wee or similar & the other a DRZ or similar.

But for now I'll stick with Gonzo - It's certainly been good to me.

Ooops sorry DR thread... as you were

[Paladin]

Tiger tiger burning bright....

I agree with your choice in bikes there Dave. If I was to get a couple of bikes one would be a Tiger (older), wee or similar & the other a DRZ or similar.

But for now I'll stick with Gonzo - It's certainly been good to me.

Ooops sorry DR thread... as you were

I'm going to have to put the word "Tiger" out of my head I think; unfortunately I just won't be able to afford one! Shame as I kinda like 'em..... ALOT!
:no:

[JATZ]

I'm going to have to put the word "Tiger" out of my head I think; unfortunately I just won't be able to afford one! Shame as I kinda like 'em..... ALOT!
:no:

TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER

go on you know you want to :Punk:

:D

[dino3310]

TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER..TRIUMPH TIGER

go on you know you want to :Punk:

:D

DR thump thump thump DR thump thump thump DR thump thump thump DR thump thump thump DR thump thump thump DR thump thump thump :spanking:

[zeRax]

holy grunt machine, took for quick spin to parents place and back,

so much more off throttle grunt, first gear wheelie ez, even without tuned in, and its really hard to tell weither clutch slip or tyre slip because it happily does both, set clutch at home just now so, think it should be good tomorrow, just need to fold a plate holderrer rerer,


so i just need to tweak a couple things to get rid of slight off idle bog, rubber mount can, fold a plate holder up, and move a couple wires out of sight


oh and i lost my speedo magnet :\!!!, ill use some silver epoxy next time >_<

[NordieBoy]

oh and i lost my speedo magnet :\!!!, ill use some silver epoxy next time >_<

I use hotglue :D

[Dr Death]

Hey all. Just brought a 2008 DR650 for $6,000
It's got 7,500km on the clock. All going well will put on a bigger tank, screen & some decent tyres. I hope the price was reasonable?

[GaZBur]

Hi DR guys
I am thinking of putting the bike on trademe this weekend. What do you think am I being realistic? This is the ad so far.
------------------------------------------
2006 DR650 Motard/Adventure
30000kms approx
WOF till July 2010
Rego till Jan 2010
This bike comes with 2 wheel set ups, Motard and Adventure.$6,900 the lot.
Adventure Bike with 3 sets of tyres. Full Knobs, Gravel tyres, Road tyres to suit the standard wheels.
Motard Bike with Slicks and also Road tyres(Dunlop GPR-a's)or 2 sets GPR-a if you dont want slicks.
All tyres in various states of wear.
Dynojet kit plus the original standard needle and jet.
Speedo shows 16,000km but probably has 10,000 more than that.
Never actually thrashed as these engines drop spark at 7,800 rpm.
Never been through rivers or sucked up much dust as has only done one adventure ride.
Has minor paint chips, a few scuffs on the plastics and a bent oil cooler that still works fine.
Both sets of wheels are fitted with disks and sprockets so it takes about 25 minutes to change from Adventure to motard wheels.
Comes with original handguards, service manual, spare levers, dynojet boxed jets, 2 gearing options. 14/43(fitted) and 15/43(original)
No objections to you getting a professional mechanical check. (Check at your cost, I will deliver to any shop in Dunedin).
Yes this bike has been raced but due to low revving understressed motor is not likely to be any more worn than any Adventure bike.
Will sell the bike seperately as standard Adventure bike for $5,700 and the Motard wheels for $1300 or whatever depending on the
tyres/wheels combo you want.
Please don't ask for just the wheels until the bike is sold as I know how much in demand these wheels are.

Reason for sale - not doing the Adventure riding I expected but heaps more racing than expected. Will consider swaps/trades for competition
bike preferably a motard.
-------------------------------------------

[NordieBoy]

Now that's the right bike :D

[cooneyr]

Now that's the right bike :D

Still a whinging, whining, pathetic, wimpy (admittedly he did ride with a broken hand) sack. Good to see he is finally riding a more sensible bike though.

[dino3310]

cool looking riding boots too

[cold comfort]

Hi DR guys
I am thinking of putting the bike on trademe this weekend. What do you think am I being realistic? This is the ad so far.
------------------------------------------
2006 DR650 Motard/Adventure
30000kms approx
WOF till July 2010
Rego till Jan 2010
This bike comes with 2 wheel set ups, Motard and Adventure.$6,900 the lot.
Adventure Bike with 3 sets of tyres. Full Knobs, Gravel tyres, Road tyres to suit the standard wheels.
Motard Bike with Slicks and also Road tyres(Dunlop GPR-a's)or 2 sets GPR-a if you dont want slicks.
All tyres in various states of wear.
Dynojet kit plus the original standard needle and jet.
Speedo shows 16,000km but probably has 10,000 more than that.
Never actually thrashed as these engines drop spark at 7,800 rpm.
Never been through rivers or sucked up much dust as has only done one adventure ride.
Has minor paint chips, a few scuffs on the plastics and a bent oil cooler that still works fine.
Both sets of wheels are fitted with disks and sprockets so it takes about 25 minutes to change from Adventure to motard wheels.
Comes with original handguards, service manual, spare levers, dynojet boxed jets, 2 gearing options. 14/43(fitted) and 15/43(original)
No objections to you getting a professional mechanical check. (Check at your cost, I will deliver to any shop in Dunedin).
Yes this bike has been raced but due to low revving understressed motor is not likely to be any more worn than any Adventure bike.
Will sell the bike seperately as standard Adventure bike for $5,700 and the Motard wheels for $1300 or whatever depending on the
tyres/wheels combo you want.
Please don't ask for just the wheels until the bike is sold as I know how much in demand these wheels are.

Reason for sale - not doing the Adventure riding I expected but heaps more racing than expected. Will consider swaps/trades for competition
bike preferably a motard.
-------------------------------------------

Hi Gaz-if you get to the point of breaking up the set i could really do with some sticky road rubber for MY motard rims at a good price?

[GaZBur]

Hi Gaz-if you get to the point of breaking up the set i could really do with some sticky road rubber for MY motard rims at a good price?

Cool. Will let you know but I am still going to be racing myself. Depends on what I get next and what the buyer wants. If it doesn't sell no big deal as I just have so much fun on this bike. I will be at the Burt Munroe for Teretonga and Wyndham either on the DR or something else.

[GaZBur]

Now that's the right bike :D
Pity about the whingy rider though. Just about finished reading the Mondo Enduro book, made those two look a bit like big girl's blouses in comparison. Recommend it as a great adventure read, will look for the DVD now.

[cold comfort]

Cool. Will let you know but I am still going to be racing myself. Depends on what I get next and what the buyer wants. If it doesn't sell no big deal as I just have so much fun on this bike. I will be at the Burt Munroe for Teretonga and Wyndham either on the DR or something else.

Cheers, will be there as a spectator at the very least so look forward to observing your results.

[Monstaman]

Cheers, will be there as a spectator at the very least so look forward to observing your results.

Guys .. Mr.Noshow here again, carnt fucken believe it, my sisters 40th birthday in Christchurch and my mother has laid on the whiney guilt thing... fucked off.

This is the second Burt I have missed because of other shit now.

Anyway, you guys have a great time, I might get down to the hill climb on Thursday then back up to Wonka on Friday and through to Chch for her birthday .. cake and eat it too!!, will see.

[Paladin]

Well, looks like I may have found 2 possible bikes for me!

So...... this would be the ideal opportunity for any KB'ers who fancy owning a 2009 DR650 to make offers!!!!!

:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

Ummmm $1

[Paladin]

Ummmm $1

very harsh bro!!!

:weep:

[NordieBoy]

very harsh bro!!!

:weep:

Yeah. Harsh man.

I'd give you 10 times that.

[Paladin]

Yeah. Harsh man.

I'd give you 10 times that.

for the Pivot Pegz? LOL!

[Eddieb]

Pivot pegz rock.

$20, and thats cutting me own throat.

[JATZ]

Tell ya wot Paladin....... I'll give ya 25 and I'll chuck in a CT125, just so ya got sumthin to get around on. Wouldn't do it for anyone else, but your speshial :D

[Paladin]

Pivot pegz rock.

$20, and thats cutting me own throat.

I'll sort you out tomorrow - definite pics of you arsing off at ocena Beach!
:lol:


Tell ya wot Paladin....... I'll give ya 25 and I'll chuck in a CT125, just so ya got sumthin to get around on. Wouldn't do it for anyone else, but your speshial :D
Tempting, but think I'll hold out for enough to buy me an Africa Twin or a Transalp!
:2thumbsup

[cruza]

Anyone fitted a bigbore kit on their DR. Looking like a dr650 will be my next adv bike .

[gav24]

Why would you? Unless you want to try and race it in SuperMotard events?:Punk:
Then you may as well save some $$$ and buy an RMZ450 or similar.
Just change the silencer, airbox mods and dynojet if you want to make it run better all round. But then the tanks too small for the new fuel economy!!!:no:
Anyway, next is to upgrade the spongy puddin' suspension...
They are a great bike though, Just get a bashplate for the stupidly exposed under engine:soon:, especially with that stock suspension.

[cruza]

Why would you? Unless you want to try and race it in SuperMotard events?:Punk:
Then you may as well save some $$$ and buy an RMZ450 or similar.
Just change the silencer, airbox mods and dynojet if you want to make it run better all round. But then the tanks too small for the new fuel economy!!!:no:
Anyway, next is to upgrade the spongy puddin' suspension...
They are a great bike though, Just get a bashplate for the stupidly exposed under engine:soon:, especially with that stock suspension.

Just askin:shifty: not the lightest rider around, seem well priced secondhand, meaning theres some slack to customize it a tad. Tank, shock, bashplate, muf/jet, just std stuff I'd do if not already on the bike.

[junkmanjoe]

Just askin:shifty: not the lightest rider around, seem well priced secondhand, meaning theres some slack to customize it a tad. Tank, shock, bashplate, muf/jet, just std stuff I'd do if not already on the bike.

hi ya.
there a good bike.. easy add farkles to them..
if your in the market to buy one.
paladin has a 09 dr650 up for grabs at a tasty price, still got factory warranty on it, has a good alloy bash plate.

be worth a look...

JMJ

[cruza]

hi ya.
there a good bike.. easy add farkles to them..
if your in the market to buy one.
paladin has a 09 dr650 up for grabs at a tasty price, still got factory warranty on it, has a good alloy bash plate.

be worth a look...

JMJ

See that one on t/m. Put 2 and 2 together and linked it bac to here. decent smack in muffler by looks, pity he hasn't got a big tank on it. Blue first choice ,black second.

[NordieBoy]

Just askin:shifty: not the lightest rider around, seem well priced secondhand, meaning theres some slack to customize it a tad. Tank, shock, bashplate, muf/jet, just std stuff I'd do if not already on the bike.

Ride it for a bit then do the tank/suspension/carb/exhaust then the ProCycle 725cc big bore kit + cam :D

[NordieBoy]

Winter in Canadadadada...

Home made...

[dino3310]

shit, now thats pretty cool

[cooneyr]

Thats bloody awesome and I bet it took some time to make. I'd be a bit worried the front ski was going to dig in and ......

Cheers R

[Paladin]

Well my Black Beastie DR is definitely sold and off to her new home Wednesday evening!

[zeRax]

thats a farkling good idea for those fullas over there, poor buggers who have craploads of snow for god knows how long, wherever they are!

[Squiggles]

Someone got a pretty mint deal with this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=261848823), was offered out at $3500.

[fridayflash]

i looked at that one... was that guy a plumber? hehe
i bought this one .....



yesterday from wellington for $3400, k2 model with 30k on clock
deadset stoked!

[NordieBoy]

yesterday from wellington for $3400, k2 model with 30k on clock
deadset stoked!

Arse of tin that is cheap!

[fridayflash]

lol, thanks...i think! yeah im well happy with the buy, am off for a ride tomorrow with tonyw and xrjohnny, drgirl etc
around the waikaremoana so ill get a good chance to see how these mighty dr's go
i read your comments on gearing nordie and i think ill go for a 520 setup with 14-15 fronts
and 43 rear, the current 525 chain is a bit shot so 'in for a penny, in for a pound' eh?
its currently running standard rear and 14t front and still feels a bit high but ill know more once i get to open it up tomorrow

[Squiggles]

Awesome...

<img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/Adventman/_MG_9106.jpg"></img>

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534007&page=4

[Gizzit]

i looked at that one... was that guy a plumber? hehe
i bought this one .....

yesterday from wellington for $3400, k2 model with 30k on clock
deadset stoked!

That is a bloody good buy !! You did well. What are those tyres on it ??

[fridayflash]

thanks gizzit, its got a new avon distanza on the rear and a fairly shagged pirrelli scorpian a/t (mt90) up front.
i did a few hundred k's of gravel on them over the weekeknd and found them both good on seal and ok off, but will
fit kenda trakmasters asap (bike came with a spare k760 rear) for better gravel action and the option to hit the steeper dirt bits too

[gpcustom]

just incase anyone looking for a bash plate http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=274288526 or http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=274429091 ive got some speeding tickets to pay so out they go