The DR650 thread [Archive] - Page 3

NordieBoy

8th March 2010, 21:31

God forbid I thought for a mad moment you had stuck NOS on your XL
I think the classic mx purists would have a(nother) heart attack :D

Wonder how long 3rd will last :blip:
Who would need 3rd?

He set it up for 25 extra HP.

JATZ

10th March 2010, 18:35

Well, I think it's about time I did sumfin with my wobbly rims, anybody happen to have a set of 650 rims kickin around, or options for replacement ?

Waihou Thumper

11th March 2010, 15:00

You could buy a whole bike...:)
The DR is for sale...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120178-DRBig-for-Sale-a-reluctant-parting...?p=1129679804#post1129679804

dino3310

29th March 2010, 21:02

http://www.acerbisshop.com/?page=catalog&view=subcategory&subcat_id=257

NordieBoy

29th March 2010, 21:24

http://www.acerbisshop.com/?page=catalog&view=subcategory&subcat_id=257

Takes a lot of work to get them to fit 96> bikes though.

bishxt

30th March 2010, 19:10

Advice please - and I have searched the forum first in case anyone's going to open up:ar15:

I'd like to fit an inline fuel filter on my DR (09) but
a) the line runs very close to the head so don't want it melting...
b) the fuel line has a larger bore than the filters I run on the XT & KLX and I don't want to run it lean...

Can anyone advice what they've successfully done and even they're feeling really overly helpful then a pic would be great.

Cheers Bish

NordieBoy

30th March 2010, 20:01

NordieBoy

30th March 2010, 20:02

Anyone seen the difference between the US and NZ spec DR pipes?

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20090201%20Engine%20swap/slides/20090201-180825-000003.jpg

bishxt

30th March 2010, 20:27

You do know that it's got an inline fuel filter already?

I just used one of those triangularly/pyramidy ones.

Thanks - I take it the filter is in the vacuum tap assembly then? If that's the case I'll leave well alone until I put on a plastic tank (my XT Acerbis one still sends through nice bits of swarf and it's 8 years old...)

Anyone seen the difference between the US and NZ spec DR pipes?

I'm betting the US pipe is the one on the right, as it's like mine that came from the US... thought the DR was slow until I realised it was an mph speedo :Punk: The US can is pretty loud and pops like a bastard on the overrun... can't find any gaps either. Maybe it's some weird American air injection emission wotsit... or not(most likely)

Cheers
Bish

NordieBoy

30th March 2010, 20:58

Thanks - I take it the filter is in the vacuum tap assembly then? If that's the case I'll leave well alone until I put on a plastic tank (my XT Acerbis one still sends through nice bits of swarf and it's 8 years old...)
The filter is in the metal elbow the fuel line goes onto on the carb.

I'm betting the US pipe is the one on the right, as it's like mine that came from the US... thought the DR was slow until I realised it was an mph speedo :Punk: The US can is pretty loud and pops like a bastard on the overrun... can't find any gaps either. Maybe it's some weird American air injection emission wotsit... or not(most likely)
It's a BST Mikuni carb. It's going to pop. Depends on the exhaust as to how much.

Padmei

30th March 2010, 21:03

Can Ijust quickly ask if anyone has had a problem with the wide DR pegs bending vs narrow pegs?

Squiggles

30th March 2010, 21:13

Can Ijust quickly ask if anyone has had a problem with the wide DR pegs bending vs narrow pegs?

both you and the bike need to diet? :lol:

Woodman

30th March 2010, 21:16

Can Ijust quickly ask if anyone has had a problem with the wide DR pegs bending vs narrow pegs?

bending?? I got dr pegs on mine not sure if they are wide or not though.

JATZ

30th March 2010, 21:30

Anyone seen the difference between the US and NZ spec DR pipes?

Nope........ but the lawn needs a mow :D

Transalper

30th March 2010, 22:58

:laugh: 'You must spread some rep around before giving it to JATZ again'... bugger.

bishxt

31st March 2010, 21:21

Another daft question I'm afraid...

Went hunting for the carb breathers on the DR to tee them off for deep water (like my other bikes) and shock horror it doesn't seem to have any :shit: Assuming that's normal as I don't know anything about this particular carb, I did read on ADVRider (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135295&page=4) that there is a breather with filter that runs near the air box - and yes I did find that one.
The link recommends a filter mod for dusty conditions, so would appreciate feedback if that's what people are running as mine get's lots of dust from regular shingle surfing.

Cheers Bish :niceone:

NordieBoy

31st March 2010, 21:39

Another daft question I'm afraid...

Bung some filter foam in the filter up by the airbox.
It'll pre-filter it a bit.

helenoftroy

6th April 2010, 00:27

GaZBur had a nasty accident on the DR at the Methven Mountain Thunder street races on Saturday......

Does anyone have any news on how he is?

NordieBoy

6th April 2010, 07:33

Oh bugger :(

helenoftroy

6th April 2010, 16:24

Both wrists broken & his neck brace saved him from spinal injuries....

Feel very sorry for him.....

dino3310

6th April 2010, 17:24

faaaark :gob::gob::gob::gob:

cold comfort

6th April 2010, 17:42

Both wrists broken & his neck brace saved him from spinal injuries....

Feel very sorry for him.....

Thats terrible- i had heard someone was injured...will pass on my conolences/ best wishes at the earliest oportunity. Good to hear the rest of you all got home in one piece however.

Underground

6th June 2010, 14:40

Why am I posting on the DR thread ? you may ask ,
Well I have a little project in mind , we've been flat out since xmas turning a wee bus into a camper / support vehicle and its going to need a trailbike hung on the back of it.
I've thought about various bikes and whittled it down to a DR650 for several reasons , weight being the main one while still having a worthy machine capable of a bit of two uping.
What I want to run by you jokers is ... I've got a broken KTM 400 with some nice WP USD's and shock sitting in the basement and I believe its no biggie to put the forks on a DR , not so sure about the shock .
So is this a good ,bad or ugly idea ??

Oh , and I'm on the lookout for a crashed DR going cheap (anyone want to crash one and sell it to me ?)

NordieBoy

6th June 2010, 19:13

Bung the front end on, but uprate the springs and disc.

Shock.... Probably too much work. Linkage or PDS?

Underground

6th June 2010, 19:59

Bung the front end on, but uprate the springs and disc.

Shock.... Probably too much work. Linkage or PDS?

The disc certainly needs to be a bit bigger ... but springs ?? DR is only about 10kg heavier so I would probably just suck it and see .
Shock is linkage (whats a PDS?) might have to bring the shock round and have a measure up against some of your bits .

cooneyr

6th June 2010, 21:26

Run Nordie run! UG wants to measure your bits!!!

There is a thread buy a guy who built a DR650 adventure (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534007) and wrote about it on Advrider. He put on WP48 forks of a 640 Adv which I'm guessing are on the 400 LC4. The first post has all the info you need. Little bit of machining and a spacer on the DR stem, press it into the WP yokes and bob's your uncle. Biggest issue that he mentions that I can see is that the WP forks are 3/4" longer than the DR's forks. Better hope the WP shock is similar.

Cheers R

Underground

7th June 2010, 09:28

Thanks for that Ryan ,very informative thread .I was picking that the WP forks would be a bit longer and kind of assuming the shock would have a similar effect . I may have to grow some longer legs as the WP's will only slip about 10mm further up through the tripples .

wysper

13th July 2010, 13:53

Just reading my way through this.. up to page 20 at the moment.
Anyone used these guys in the states for anything? http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/dr650.html

NordieBoy

13th July 2010, 16:46

Just reading my way through this.. up to page 20 at the moment.
Anyone used these guys in the states for anything? http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/dr650.html

Yep.

Perry is a good bloke.

For a yank.

Squiggles

13th July 2010, 17:49

Just reading my way through this.. up to page 20 at the moment.
Anyone used these guys in the states for anything? http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/dr650.html

Yep, have landed 2 large orders... need to land a third soon if i'm to get rotor bolts at a reasonable price (under $13 each would be nice)

Squiggles

19th July 2010, 11:46

Anyone else thinking of placing an order with Procycle in the near future?

Eddieb

19th July 2010, 12:24

There's a set of Ventura L brackets on trade me at the moment, $10 start is reserve. Normal retail is about $120 I think.

wysper

19th July 2010, 13:04

Anyone else thinking of placing an order with Procycle in the near future?

Is that you bidding on the l brackets on trademe? If it is I will leave you to it.

Squiggles

19th July 2010, 17:02

Tis me, Hanne is getting tired of being jabbed in the lower back by the rack i've got there currently :love:

wysper

19th July 2010, 17:58

Good luck!

Crim

22nd July 2010, 22:07

G'day
Not sure if you fellas have seen this before - may be of interest

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tech/bike-preparation-offroad#Ergonomics

Cheers
Crim

Aslan

22nd July 2010, 22:56

G'day
Not sure if you fellas have seen this before - may be of interest

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tech/bike-preparation-offroad#Ergonomics

Cheers
Crim

thanks for posting - useful info - cheers Aslan

Squiggles

23rd July 2010, 14:45

Anyone else thinking of placing an order with Procycle in the near future?

Anyone? </10chars>

wysper

23rd July 2010, 15:51

Anyone? </10chars>

sorry, not me just now. Just placed an order with pat walsh designs for a luggage rack.
Did you win the venutra l brackets?

Was tempted by the pro moto billet rack from there though.

Early next year I will hopefully be buying a bigger tank though.

wysper

29th July 2010, 20:53

Hi All

I am trying to remove the grab handles on the DR650 so I can put on a luggage rack.
The rear ones are fine to remove.

The front ones, the ones that are allen key ones, seem to be locked solid. Any advice on getting them out, preferably without stuffing them as I need to reuse them.

I have squirted wd40 on them and will leave them over night and have another crack tomorrow.

Should I try an impact driver?
I don't have any way to heat them (heat gun or blow torch etc), not even sure that would be a good idea anyway.

Maybe I should just whisk the bike to the bike shop and see if they can remove them, as I am going to be buying the givi top box from them most likely. Seems like admitting defeat though :shit:

Cheers in advance :)

DR650gary

29th July 2010, 20:57

wysper

29th July 2010, 21:20

that could work. I will try the socket set tomorrow.
Should of thought of that earlier DOH!

wysper

30th July 2010, 07:39

They are big bolts so not easy to break, although possible. Mine did have blue (I think) loctite on them but I managed with a socket set (3/8 drive) that has a caphead allen drive. Hairdryer for the heat?

The rust didn't help!

Thanks Dr650gary, just did that this morning, the socket set got the bolts moving. Maybe the wd40 helped as well, who knows, no time to do it now before work but at least I know I can get the bolts out. cheers!!

Phreaky Phil

12th August 2010, 12:23

Wanted, Stock DR650 seat. Thanks

DR650gary

12th August 2010, 13:56

Wanted, Stock DR650 seat. Thanks

Me too :yes:

I could also use a foot brake lever. Mine was bent and have straightened it but would like to either borrow or buy one so I can get my one exact.

Thanks

bart

12th August 2010, 21:46

DR650 cage thingy that the air filter wraps around. Mines running a K&N filter, but with dusty summer coming, I'd better throw a real air filter in.

Will pay peanuts.:innocent:

Cheers.

NordieBoy

13th August 2010, 09:25

DR650 cage thingy that the air filter wraps around. Mines running a K&N filter, but with dusty summer coming, I'd better throw a real air filter in.

Will pay peanuts.:innocent:

Cheers.

Or a filterskin.

Squiggles

13th August 2010, 10:24

Or a filterskin.

Anyone else thinking of placing an order with Procycle in the near future?

</10characters>

warewolf

13th August 2010, 13:57

Or a filterskin.Pantyhose, for you tight-arses like me. NOT fishnets.

Squiggles

17th August 2010, 10:40

Cycleworks muffler (http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=311177951)

NordieBoy

17th August 2010, 13:30

"Only done 1500km's"

On it's side :D

Ant

17th August 2010, 18:00

Cycleworks mufflers are really well made and sound real sweet... 590 new !!
Just got myself one
Makes ya 650 single banger sound like it should :-)

wysper

22nd August 2010, 14:38

Have any of you guys put a Stebel Magnum on your DR? If you did, how did it handle things? The odd dunking in a puddle etc?

NordieBoy

22nd August 2010, 17:11

I don't think the dr wiring is up to the Magnum.

wysper

22nd August 2010, 18:30

any particular reason why not. The guff from the site suggests it is pretty much a straight swap for most bike horns. I figured if a DR could run heated hand grips - which I might consider for next winter - then surely they could handle a better horn than the asthmatic road runner meep meep currently supplied :shifty:

NordieBoy

22nd August 2010, 18:58

The bike is up to it. The existing horn wiring isn't.

Well it wasn't on my bike.

I was only getting half the volume of connecting it straight to the battery.

wysper

22nd August 2010, 19:12

Is it quite a mission to upgrade the wiring?

NordieBoy

22nd August 2010, 19:49

Is it quite a mission to upgrade the wiring?

No problem to use the existing horn wiring to run a relay and wire the horn to the battery.

wysper

22nd August 2010, 20:14

How do I know what relay to use?

Underground

22nd August 2010, 20:41

have a look on here , http://www.narva.co.nz/products/browse/relays sort out which one you need ,probly 68024 ??

dino3310

22nd August 2010, 20:45

just whip the baffle out mate, you wont need a horn then

Waihou Thumper

22nd August 2010, 21:22

Must have one I know but of any use out there in the country? Scares the native Fauna...:)

wysper

22nd August 2010, 21:34

No problem to use the existing horn wiring to run a relay and wire the horn to the battery.

On the local site for stebel horns, the Nautilus comes with a relay but it says the magnum doesn't need one. What does the relay do?

just whip the baffle out mate, you wont need a horn then

good point, the DR stock is pretty quiet.

Must have one I know but of any use out there in the country? Scares the native Fauna...:)

More for use in the wild concrete jungle, my DR is also my daily commuter.
Still, I don't use a horn very much, try to ride in such a way that it is unnecessary :innocent:

Waihou Thumper

22nd August 2010, 21:51

More for use in the wild concrete jungle, my DR is also my daily commuter.
Still, I don't use a horn very much, try to ride in such a way that it is unnecessary :innocent:

That's the spirit...:) Just go over the cages, around them and between them....

dino3310

22nd August 2010, 22:19

More for use in the wild concrete jungle, my DR is also my daily commuter.
Still, I don't use a horn very much, try to ride in such a way that it is unnecessary :innocent:

by the time i think about useing the horn ive already waved the middle finger and sworn obsceneries :lol:

Phreaky Phil

28th August 2010, 12:50

Ive just put my dr650 pack rack on trademe. It came with the bike and I dont want it.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Panniers-luggage/auction-313765395.htm

DR650gary

15th September 2010, 19:23

Been a while since I've seen one of these.

Rode 167 kms from fill to reserve today. Put 9.73 litres in and the odometer read 177kms at that point, so 18.1 kms per litre. Running Dynojet needle 4th clip from the top and 160 main jet. Haven't looked at the plug so cannot comment on colour.

I didn't really flog it but wondered if that was a good result or poor. My ZRX1200 does a little worse, but it does get pushed a bit more, legally of course :sweatdrop

My son's DR650 also has the same setup but we haven't looked at consumption yet.

Phreaky Phil

15th September 2010, 20:04

I would say thats ok. With my old one I used to get around that. Got 20km/l once or twice. Most bikes Singles, twins etc all seem to get similar MPG with the exception of Beemers, 650 singles and 800 twins. They get incredible MPG.
Hows yours Nordie with that FCR ?

NordieBoy

15th September 2010, 20:09

Phreaky Phil

15th September 2010, 20:50

About 18.5 with the DJ'd BST and 19.5 with the FCR for the same sort of workout.
I'd expect 21-22 on a longer trip.

Riding solo in the hills is more efficient than around town for me as I'm smoother in the hills without all the stop/starts of day-to-day town running.thats getting pretty damn good. Is yours the FCR with the closed throttle enrichment cct. ? Does it stop it Popping ?

NordieBoy

15th September 2010, 21:09

It doesn't stop it popping but it really reduces it.

Phreaky Phil

15th September 2010, 21:36

From what ive been reading the FCR is meant to be better than the TM40 in that respect. There seems to be some "didling around" to do with the FCR's when fitting them, compared to the TM40 which can be got pre jetted. Either way, a dyno is stil the best way to finalise the jetting. Where did you have yours dynoed ?

NordieBoy

16th September 2010, 07:45

Kientech And Procycle have jet kits for the FCR and mx_rob will give ballpark jetting for your specifics.
1 machined adaptor and changed jetting is all that's required.

The TM40 needs jets, 2 adaptors, cables.

I haven't had it dyno'd with the FCR but get it done at City Motorcycles where Lester is working out how to do a big valve conversion :D

wysper

16th September 2010, 10:20

Been a while since I've seen one of these.

Rode 167 kms from fill to reserve today. Put 9.73 litres in and the odometer read 177kms at that point, so 18.1 kms per litre. Running Dynojet needle 4th clip from the top and 160 main jet. Haven't looked at the plug so cannot comment on colour.

I didn't really flog it but wondered if that was a good result or poor.

I do 180-190 km commuting on a tank to reserve. Bog standard stock set up.

Squiggles

16th September 2010, 10:25

I need to put my DR on a dyno, gives good economy (21k/l) but can be fairly stumbly and surges a little down low

NordieBoy

16th September 2010, 12:14

Simplest change is to remove the snorkle and raise the needle with a small washer.
Noticable improvement in bottom and midrange.
If you don't like it you can easily put it back to stock.

Squiggles

16th September 2010, 16:22

Simplest change is to remove the snorkle and raise the needle with a small washer.
Noticable improvement in bottom and midrange.
If you don't like it you can easily put it back to stock.

Done, think i've raised it about 0.8mm but still not right. How have you set the mixture screw? Last time I think i went out till highest/smoothest idle, then in half a turn

NordieBoy

16th September 2010, 20:22

Done, think i've raised it about 0.8mm but still not right. How have you set the mixture screw? Last time I think i went out till highest/smoothest idle, then in half a turn

That's about right. Also make sure your idle is around 1,500rpm.

Squiggles

16th September 2010, 21:04

That's about right. Also make sure your idle is around 1,500rpm.

Hmm, might have to pop by a bikeshop to find out what its idling at

DR650gary

16th September 2010, 21:53

That's about right. Also make sure your idle is around 1,500rpm.

Ok, I'll bite, how?
:whistle:

NordieBoy

17th September 2010, 07:28

Ok, I'll bite, how?
:whistle:

A stopwatch and counting really really fast.

Or a tacho.

DR650gary

17th September 2010, 08:36

A stopwatch and counting really really fast.

Or a tacho.

My son has a Vaypor. Is it possible to hook the tach function to my bike but leave it installed on his?

Maybe a dumb question but we haven't played with it yet.

Cheers

NordieBoy

17th September 2010, 09:10

My son has a Vaypor. Is it possible to hook the tach function to my bike but leave it installed on his?

Maybe a dumb question but we haven't played with it yet.

Cheers

The tach may just be a wire wrapped around the spark lead.

DR650gary

17th September 2010, 12:02

The tach may just be a wire wrapped around the spark lead.

Yup, but I was thinking it may need a grounding wire as well.

Will have a fiddle. Can't be bothered installing one as RPM not that interesting to me while riding. Can't be bothered looking at the speedo so the tacho hasn't got a prayer.

NordieBoy

17th September 2010, 13:15

Will have a fiddle. Can't be bothered installing one as RPM not that interesting to me while riding. Can't be bothered looking at the speedo so the tacho hasn't got a prayer.

I'd rather view RPM than speed.
I like keeping the engine above 3,500 and preferably closer to 4,000.

DR650gary

17th September 2010, 15:59

I'd rather view RPM than speed.
I like keeping the engine above 3,500 and preferably closer to 4,000.

I understand, seat of pants for me. There are a couple of Vaypor's on Ebay for a good price. May do it.

NordieBoy

17th September 2010, 16:55

I paid $219 for a new one on TM over a year ago.

Haven't used it yet.

DR650gary

17th September 2010, 20:53

I paid $219 for a new one on TM over a year ago.

Haven't used it yet.

I'll give $150. Used goods;)

So what do you use?

NordieBoy

17th September 2010, 21:45

I'll give $150. Used goods;)

So what do you use?

It's going on the DR400F.

Got an Acewell on the DR650.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20070120%20DR%20Speedo'ing/slides/20070120-153609.jpg

DR650gary

17th September 2010, 21:55

It's going on the DR400F.

Got an Acewell on the DR650.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20070120%20DR%20Speedo'ing/slides/20070120-153609.jpg

Acewell only goes to 186. :yawn:

dino3310

17th September 2010, 22:00

that Acewells a fine looking speedo Fran, i might have to put one on the XR:yes:

NordieBoy

18th September 2010, 08:27

Acewell only goes to 186. :yawn:

187.5mph = 300kph.

Good enough for a 650 single.

:sweatdrop

DR650gary

18th September 2010, 08:34

187.5mph = 300kph.

Good enough for a 650 single.

:sweatdrop

Up hill.

Did you source it locally, via Ebay or straight from the UK? They do look like a good unit, Are they tailored to a bike or just grab one and make it fit?

Cheers

DR650gary

6th October 2010, 07:40

Hi all, I am looking at placing an order for some ZRX stuff in the US and was thinking about grabbing a couple of the rubber plugs that go over the swing arm bolts. They cost around $US3.00 plus a bit for postage.

Anyone bought any here? Cost?

If I place the order, anyone else want some? Will work out final cost inc postage when I have numbers.

PM me.

Cheers

Squiggles

6th October 2010, 07:46

DR650gary

6th October 2010, 08:17

Who are you thinking of buying from?

We have asked Cheapcycle parts for a quote for the bit plus shipping. We are buying a bit of stuff for the ZRX & FZ1 so thought we'd tag on a few DR bits as well.

I haven't looked locally and often I am surprised, but carb caps for the ZRX are $US20 but are over $NZ75 each here.

Cheers

Squiggles

6th October 2010, 09:25

We have asked Cheapcycle parts for a quote for the bit plus shipping. We are buying a bit of stuff for the ZRX & FZ1 so thought we'd tag on a few DR bits as well.

I haven't looked locally and often I am surprised, but carb caps for the ZRX are $US20 but are over $NZ75 each here.

Cheers

Prices are pretty good from them but can't think of anything i need.

DR MAT

9th October 2010, 16:25

Phreaky Phil

9th October 2010, 16:54

has anyone out there fitted an aftermarket windscreen to their dr? if so is it any good and how high does it come up from the headlight surround, i made one this afternoon and found it made the wind blowing into my face worse!Welcome to the world of bike screens. One of the best ways to sort it out is make a screen of heavy cardboard and try that, then hack it off until you get it right. In my experience theyre best angled back, not vertical. The more vertical they are the more they tend to cause buffeting. Just look at the Bitching about KTM 990 and other screens an ADV rider. I rckon you just want it high enough to take the wind off your chest while leaving your helmet in clear air

Squiggles

9th October 2010, 18:18

Camchain tensioner gasket is leaking on mine, have smeared a wee bit of sealant around the top where it looks to be leaking from, hopefully that'll do till I have the time to replace the gasket ($4.10 from Colemans)

NordieBoy

9th October 2010, 19:14

My CCT is starting to leak as well. On my old engine I used gasket gunk.

DR650gary

9th October 2010, 20:34

Squiggles

9th October 2010, 21:20

My CCT is starting to leak as well. On my old engine I used gasket gunk.

Bodged with a smear or did ya actually remove it and reseal with that?

NordieBoy

9th October 2010, 21:29

Bodged with a smear or did ya actually remove it and reseal with that?

Resealed with it.

DR MAT

10th October 2010, 00:06

ok ill try put up a photo 2moro, keeping in mind its a bit of a temp job at the moment just to try it out so the mounting brackets arnt too flash

bart

10th October 2010, 08:48

I've got a small home made screen on mine. Helps a wee bit. I'll put up a pic later.

DR650gary

10th October 2010, 16:24

Thanks for the advice Nordie.

2007 done 20,000kms. The bottom screw was just past finger tight and undid without any pressure on the screwdriver, the top one was able to be removed with the clutch in place so that indicates just how soft the tightening was. Now replaced and locktited into place. Took it apart with the clutch in place but too tough getting it back without pulling the clutch out.

A small tip, cover or block the gallery entry point. Not an easy task getting a dropped screw out of the motor when it is on it's side. :wink:

Cheers

wysper

11th October 2010, 09:08

Hi DR Guru's

I am planning to remove the poxy headlight on the DR and replace is with a great big round one. Any tips on one to use? I will get rid of the tiny plastic cowling too.

Tip hints and tricks welcome.

NordieBoy

11th October 2010, 10:31

Cheap or expensive?

wysper

11th October 2010, 11:34

Probably somewhere in the middle
Not Baja (or what ever) 1000 level, but no so cheap it isn't going to work LOL

So no help with the answer there - sorry nordie.

Was thinking about the buell mod (twin lights) but think the look of a big round headlight looks retro cool, and since the dr is more of a retro looking bike hehehehe no upgrades since the 80's , the round one is what I am after.

Unless all you wise heads say it just won't work,,,, then I might take the pig headed bastard route and try anyway!!

I assume at the very least I will need some new mounting brackets or something?

NordieBoy

11th October 2010, 14:08

Find someone who has streetfightered an SV650 with the round headlight.
You can use it's mounting brackets as well...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20081224%20SV650%20Lighting/slides/20081225-183012-000007.jpg

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/slides/20100406-170547.jpg

wysper

11th October 2010, 14:22

Thats cool!
But my SV had twin lights.

NordieBoy

11th October 2010, 14:28

Thats cool!
But my SV had twin lights.

If it was an SV with a single round headlight it wouldn't :D

http://tayeb.fr/wiki_uploads/moto/Suzuki_SV650N_2003_stpz.jpg

wysper

11th October 2010, 14:59

If it was an SV with a single round headlight it wouldn't :D

LOL

Fair point.

Might have to keep an eye out, bet Suzuki would charge an arm and a leg and both my kids for it!!

NordieBoy

11th October 2010, 15:52

I got one off here.
Just put up a wanted ad and got a reply within a day.
About $50 if I recall.

wysper

12th October 2010, 11:44

Now that is the right sort of price.

Padmei

12th October 2010, 19:05

I've been looking for the same kinda thing on T me but not many seem to be around with mounting brackets. Maybe a wanted post in the streetfighters thread might be best

Woodman

12th October 2010, 21:33

I've been looking for the same kinda thing on T me but not many seem to be around with mounting brackets. Maybe a wanted post in the streetfighters thread might be best

For Gonzo??

been thinkin about it myself recently.

Aaaaagh where am I? Oh my god I've accidentally wandered into the DR thread.

Get me outa here!!!!

NordieBoy

12th October 2010, 22:12

So how are comfortable are your foot pegs then?

wysper

13th October 2010, 07:52

So how are comfortable are your foot pegs then?

I know that wasn't directed at me, but would I be better served to lower the foot pegs first before bar risers?

NordieBoy

13th October 2010, 08:38

Bar risers really just get the seated bum to bars position correct.
Pegs get the feet to seated bum position correct.

If the planets are in alignment then standing will also be right.

I don't want to raise my bars any as the seated position would be to high then but when I stand I want the pegs to bars to be 3-4cm further apart.

I'm going to have a go on my spare set of peg mounts at modifying them quite drastically (but simply).

In a day or 2 I may have some news.
Either of a good fix or a "don't do this"...

wysper

13th October 2010, 08:57

sweet, seated my hands feel if anything a bit high so I will leave them for now.
Knees are a bit high, seated, so I might lower the foot pegs then.

Wahoo.

Eddieb

13th October 2010, 10:33

sweet, seated my hands feel if anything a bit high so I will leave them for now.
Knees are a bit high, seated, so I might lower the foot pegs then.

Wahoo.

Or, just to throw a 3rd option in the list, raise your seat height, either by stripping the cover off and adding a layer of foam, or putting a sheepie on.

wysper

13th October 2010, 10:49

Or, just to throw a 3rd option in the list, raise your seat height, either by stripping the cover off and adding a layer of foam, or putting a sheepie on.

The advantage to the footpegs is it will help me with standing distance too.
Although a sheepie would be good for other reasons!

Padmei

13th October 2010, 16:20

Or, just to throw a 3rd option in the list, raise your seat height, either by stripping the cover off and adding a layer of foam, or putting a sheepie on.

Yes that's a good idea. I'verealised on the BMW that would prob be the better option- if not the most expensive.

Eddieb

13th October 2010, 16:39

The advantage to the footpegs is it will help me with standing distance too.
Although a sheepie would be good for other reasons!

It would but...

It sounds like your peg to bars distance is about right, but your pegs to seat distance is too short, and the seat to bars a bit long so a bit of height on the seat would solve both of those.

wysper

13th October 2010, 16:57

It would but...

It sounds like your peg to bars distance is about right, but your pegs to seat distance is too short, and the seat to bars a bit long so a bit of height on the seat would solve both of those.

christ thats clever, clearly what you meant in the first place and clearly what I missed completely.
I will try that first.... and be a nicer seat too! Cheers Eddie

Eddieb

13th October 2010, 17:18

christ thats clever, clearly what you meant in the first place and clearly what I missed completely.
I will try that first.... and be a nicer seat too! Cheers Eddie

:) Happy 1000th post too.

bart

13th October 2010, 19:53

NordieBoy

13th October 2010, 20:57

I've been trying to source a 13 tooth sprocket for the DR650 (guess why:innocent:). I've searched and found the Honda XR one fits (520 chain though). Has anyone got the part number. My Honda shop haven't been able to help, but should have better luck with a number.

Cheers Dudes.

Which model XR? I havn't found any XR ones that fit.
XR 250's have 17,17.5,18,18.5,22mm inners depending on the year and the DR needs 21.7mm.

There are the ones you want (520 though).
http://www.jtsprockets.com/61.0.html?&L=0&sel_artnr=JTF436.13

cooneyr

13th October 2010, 21:07

Which model XR? I havn't found any XR ones that fit.
XR 250's have 17,17.5,18,18.5,22mm inners depending on the year and the DR needs 21.7mm.

There are the ones you want (520 though).
http://www.jtsprockets.com/61.0.html?&L=0&sel_artnr=JTF436.13

Far Queue down here had an XR650 one if I remember right.

bart

13th October 2010, 21:21

Which model XR? I havn't found any XR ones that fit.
XR 250's have 17,17.5,18,18.5,22mm inners depending on the year and the DR needs 21.7mm.

There are the ones you want (520 though).
http://www.jtsprockets.com/61.0.html?&L=0&sel_artnr=JTF436.13

Cheers Nordie. I read it here somewhere that the shaft was the same as an XR650 (as Cooneyr said).

So now I've just got to find a JTF436.13?

NordieBoy

14th October 2010, 06:49

Looks like an XR650 front sprocket will do it.
21.7/25/13 is a match for the splines.

But JT only do 14 and 15 teeth...

I'll add this info to the wiki...

Personally I'd much rather keep the front sprocket at 14t and above just for sprocket and slider longevity.

If you're converting to 520 then a 46t rear and 15 front is the same(ish) as a 13t on the stock rear.
14-15-16/46 and a 112 link 520 chain is the biz.

DON'T DO THIS! IT IS WRONG!

NordieBoy

14th October 2010, 07:22

DR650gary

14th October 2010, 07:26

NordieBoy

14th October 2010, 07:31

Just a quick thanks to Jatz and to Nordie for volunteering Jatz.

Needed a bit of advice from the Nelson Bays boys and they came up trumps. Hopefully that favour can be returned sometime, or at least a glass or 2.

Cheers

Make it hard next time.
Like "Where is the best seafood chowder in the Top of the South"...

Mmmmmmmmmm........

DR650gary

14th October 2010, 07:36

Make it hard next time.
Like "Where is the best seafood chowder in the Top of the South"...

Mmmmmmmmmm........

Havelock.....

wysper

14th October 2010, 08:17

:) Happy 1000th post too.

Thanks! Probably 98% of them are pure drivel.

NordieBoy

14th October 2010, 08:54

Havelock.....

But where in Havlock?

So far my favourite in the South Island was in Amberly.
I did have one in Nelson recently that would have given it a run for it's money though but I can't remember where it was :(:violin:

DR650gary

14th October 2010, 11:51

But where in Havlock?

So far my favourite in the South Island was in Amberly.
I did have one in Nelson recently that would have given it a run for it's money though but I can't remember where it was :(:violin:

Was a few years ago, but the pub down by the wharf was pretty good then there was a place on the left heading to Nelson. Mussel Bouys?? But it was a long time ago. Will have to head there over the summer and have another go.

Was it that pub on the left heading north, almost out of Amberley? Had a real good meal there a few years ago on my last southern trip.

Cheers

bart

14th October 2010, 12:31

Hmmm...

The pre '96 DR600/650 sprockets are quite skinny on the countershaft mating surface.

The DR Big sprockets are 10mm at the countershaft and the XR650 ones are 13mm.

Stock DR are 10mm.

Those extra XR millimeters would give a bit of peace of mind when using circlips to hold the sprocket on.

The plan is to only use the 13 for short bursts, and switch back to the 14 (or 15). By short bursts, I mean a couple of hundred metres of extreme steepness just south of Martinborough. :laugh:

Have you got the code for the XR jobby?

Cheers,
Bart

Woodman

14th October 2010, 13:38

Every bloody eatery in Nelson claims to have the best seafood chowder.

Vic Rose is nice.

NordieBoy

14th October 2010, 15:38

Have you got the code for the XR jobby?

Nope. JT only do 14 and 15 for the XR650.

http://www.jtsprockets.com/52.0.html?&L=0&sel_uid=4885&p=

NordieBoy

14th October 2010, 15:52

Oh bugger...

Right...

Stock DR650...
221202

Stock DR600/750/800/pre '96 650...
221200

XR650(L/R)...
221201

Close but shouldn't work.

NordieBoy

14th October 2010, 16:10

Every bloody eatery in Nelson claims to have the best seafood chowder.

Vic Rose is nice.

Trailways adds Maggie seafood mix in theirs.
Hot Rock adds parsley :sick:

bart

14th October 2010, 21:27

Oh bugger...

Right...

Stock DR650...
221202

Stock DR600/750/800/pre '96 650...
221200

XR650(L/R)...
221201

Close but shouldn't work.

You're right, that shouldn't work. I don't know how you navagate that website. Cheers for your help.

Oh well, I'm too late to get a sprocket for this weekend anyway, so I'll do some more research.

DR650gary

16th October 2010, 17:07

Thanks Nordie for the pointer and Zerax for the supply.

Fitted the tank and the bike now seems faster :scooter:

Weird thing happened though, while working away I decided to move the clutch lever mount a tad so that the knob didn't wack the barkbuster alloy bar and as soon as it was moved in a bit, the switch wouldn't work. Took it apart to have a looksee then just decided to bypass it behind the headlight shroud as per earlier posts. Couldn't see any solder crack or breaks in the wires but what the hell.

The petcock on it has on/off/Reserve. Is that the IMS one or another? Has anyone ever drilled another hole in the mounting plate to allow the stock petcock to be mounted. Before you ask, I am sure I will never remember to turn off the gas every time so will end up relying on the needle and seat.

wysper

16th October 2010, 17:20

Thanks Nordie for the pointer and Zerax for the supply.

where did you get the tank? I am keeping my eye out for one too, did you get it from overseas?

DR650gary

16th October 2010, 17:35

where did you get the tank? I am keeping my eye out for one too, did you get it from overseas?

Used from Zerax.

Cheers

wysper

16th October 2010, 19:21

Used from Zerax.

Cheers

ahh so Zerax is a person not a place then?

dino3310

16th October 2010, 19:34

:killingme:killingme:killingme

DR650gary

16th October 2010, 19:51

ahh so Zerax is a person not a place then?

Not sure, all the calls came from Nelson and you never know about those Marlborough boys!

Squiggles

16th October 2010, 22:26

The petcock on it has on/off/Reserve. Is that the IMS one or another? Has anyone ever drilled another hole in the mounting plate to allow the stock petcock to be mounted. Before you ask, I am sure I will never remember to turn off the gas every time so will end up relying on the needle and seat.

Mine has the stock tap fitted, looks like the hole was just filed a little longer. You also have to file a small notch into your top cylinder fin to prevent the two rubbing.

DR650gary

17th October 2010, 07:47

Mine has the stock tap fitted, looks like the hole was just filed a little longer. You also have to file a small notch into your top cylinder fin to prevent the two rubbing.

OK, thanks for the info. I'll have a look today.

Apart from brain engage, are there any tips for remembering the OFF on the tap, other than getting sick of draining the sump when you forget and the needle and seat fails?

Cheers

NordieBoy

17th October 2010, 08:18

I've only started turning mine to off whenever I get off the bike in the last few months.

The seals on the BST were good for the 90,000km it was on the bike.

Now I just forget to turn it back on and with the FCR there's no warning just a very sudden loss of power.

On the BST it'd be half a km down the road but with the FCR it's across the other side of town... Big float bowl.

carver

18th October 2010, 17:19

i want to get on my dr and rape rape rape it!

NordieBoy

18th October 2010, 19:51

It'll feel like it...

The GG has a betterer seat :shit:

carver

18th October 2010, 20:54

It'll feel like it...

The GG has a betterer seat :shit:

I miss thrashing the tits off it, gutless thing.
I want to take it around the MX track again!

Squiggles

21st October 2010, 10:16

Had my cct leak fixed, mechanic removed the rocker cover and resealed that too (small leak by the spark plug). Have done about 50k so far and cant see any oil so hopefully its sorted.

Now to go pick up barkbusters and my 17" rims from cycletreads :yes:

GaZBur

26th October 2010, 14:22

Need to sell my motard wheels. Had heaps of fun and use but they have to go, so will be putting them on trade me unless any of you guys are interested.
They take me about 25 mins to change from standard rims to motard as they include disks, sproket and spacers. Currently have 120 and 160 slicks on them but have various other options like Dunlop GPRa's 120/160 for racing 110/150 for road. PM me for details if you are interested. Can get delivered to Ingll Timaru or ChCh depending on race schedules. I will also be throwing in some well scraped frame and axle sliders.
222185

warewolf

26th October 2010, 20:30

ahh so Zerax is a person not a place then?zeRax for prezident!

NordieBoy

26th October 2010, 20:42

zeRax for prezident!

Or Capital...

marks

26th October 2010, 22:10

wysper

27th October 2010, 06:38

quoting video thingy

Hey Marks,

wasn't it nice of the DR rider to let the KLR rider win so he didn't feel so bad about riding a KLR :shutup:

NordieBoy

27th October 2010, 06:55

Ahhhh... The Richard Hammond school of graceful winning :woohoo:

It's good to see a comparison of two completely stock bikes like that :D

marks

27th October 2010, 08:49

It's good to see a comparison of two completely stock bikes like that :D

it would be a race of slugs if they were both stock.

klr's rule

GaZBur

27th October 2010, 09:03

dino3310

27th October 2010, 09:42

klr's eat dr's for breakfast

that would explain the extra weight

marks

27th October 2010, 09:50

klr's eat dr's for breakfast

Do they really - wow. I never saw a KLR Race, which is a shame. I raced my DR 3 years and only came in last once(It still annoys me!). Perhaps if someone on KLR actually raced it I could say I raced DR's for 3 years and NEVER came in last! Come on put it on the track.

I was referring to the american form of racing (NO CORNERS)

on a supermotrd circuit the klr wouldn't see which way the dr went but maybe on a more open circuit it might be interestingly close.

that would explain the extra weight

hopping from a klr onto a dr feels like the dr must be 50% smaller - much more than 30kg. off road the klr is at a serious disadvantage but on road the klr is such a comfy armchair

I've said it many times - if I could only have one bike to do everything - it would be a dr650 - despite its total blandness and the gay connotations :yes:

Eddieb

27th October 2010, 10:15

GaZBur

27th October 2010, 10:59

Hook, line, and the whole DR sinker I think Mark.

Yep - nothing like a wind up, hah hah! If you really wanted to drag off other Adventure bikes you would never choose either a KLR or DR. Now I could rave on about KTM's and the smarmy superior expressions all thier riders seem to have, but I will not lower myself.

Well OK I will lower myself quite a bit then.

Monstaman

27th October 2010, 11:48

(In Sarahs ozzie accent)

...and the wenner is the KLaaR ....

oooops this is a complete accident I am sorry its the DR I am sorry it was filmed wrong :facepalm: :buggerd:

:shutup: ... runs for cover

Eddieb

27th October 2010, 13:16

Yep - nothing like a wind up, hah hah! If you really wanted to drag off other Adventure bikes you would never choose either a KLR or DR. Now I could rave on about KTM's and the smarmy superior expressions all thier riders seem to have, but I will not lower myself.

Well OK I will lower myself quite a bit then.

:) a KTM and a BMW, I think my smarmy superior expression matches my pipe and slippers well ;)

clint640

27th October 2010, 13:33

NordieBoy

27th October 2010, 13:33

I seem to have more photos and videos of KLR's upside down than DR's.

wysper

27th October 2010, 13:36

& settle this like men.

Bullshit, Burbon and a BBQ?

clint640

27th October 2010, 14:16

Bullshit, Burbon and a BBQ?

You forgot the first B.

Beachracing, Bullshit, Bourbon & BBQ :rockon:

Actually a well ridden & tuned Dr or KLR would probably whup my arse at beach racing but if nobody turns up on one I will have no option but to retain my smarmy superiority :sunny:

Clint

bart

27th October 2010, 18:44

Haha, love the vid. Reminds me of a snail in a slug race. The snail won....:killingme

Woodman

27th October 2010, 19:54

geez will you guys ever get tired of the KLR vs dr topic???

Actually a drag race would be fun.

NordieBoy

27th October 2010, 19:58

The NADS have to go dragging at one of the meetings this year :D

dino3310

27th October 2010, 20:01

geez will you guys ever get tired of the KLR vs dr topic???

Actually a drag race would be fun.

Hey your on the DR650 thread the least you could do is use Capitals mista:spanking:

Woodman

27th October 2010, 20:07

The NADS have to go dragging at one of the meetings this year :D

which meeting??

I have had experience with drag already this year, but it wasn't actually a race.

dino3310

27th October 2010, 20:13

which meeting??

I have had experience with drag already this year, but it wasn't actually a race.

KLR owner

need i say more

marks

27th October 2010, 20:18

drag races! - how boring - how meaningless

the best way to sort out the men from the boys is to have an attempt at Beotch Hill.

if Beotch hill proves too easy then right next door is the significantly nastier Skanky Beotch Hill.

I don't know if I can get my KLR up eiither of these but we could sure as heck have some fun trying.

Both are at the end of the Maungakotukutuku Valley Rd.

Any takers?

dino3310

27th October 2010, 20:32

yep im in, might take me a while to get there though

bart

27th October 2010, 20:53

drag races! - how boring - how meaningless

the best way to sort out the men from the boys is to have an attempt at Beotch Hill.

Any takers?

Is this the Beotch you're talking about? Oh....is that a DR (or 2) in the picture? :shutup:

222262

bart

27th October 2010, 21:00

Oh, and my mate getting off the line on a quarter mile drag. :woohoo:

222263

222264

Safety first eh....:woohoo:

222266

marks

27th October 2010, 21:37

Is this the Beotch you're talking about? Oh....is that a DR (or 2) in the picture? :shutup:

222262

that is indeed the hill

have you been up all 3 ways to the top?

the middle way is seriously nasty

everything is very chopped up at the moment

you game to come down to have another go?

GaZBur

28th October 2010, 08:36

Best youse fullas get yer entries in for the Burt Munro then & settle this like men.

I promise to wave when I lap ya :woohoo: ...now where's that 'smarmy superior expression' smiley...;)

Cheers
Clint

Sorry Clint but I won't be there this year to be lapped by your smarmy superior expression. Been there 3 years running but still unable to ride since my smash in the Methvin Street race on the DR 6 month ago. Bike is back and going but I'm not yet. Good luck and watch out for Wyndham Street as its good at bending riders.
While you are down here why don't you buy and race my pre 89 FZR1000 - its real quick and competitive.
Good Luck

NordieBoy

28th October 2010, 08:50

Sorry Clint but I won't be there this year to be lapped by your smarmy superior expression. Been there 3 years running but still unable to ride since my smash in the Methvin Street race on the DR 6 month ago. Bike is back and going but I'm not yet. Good luck and watch out for Wyndham Street as its good at bending riders.
While you are down here why don't you buy and race my pre 89 FZR1000 - its real quick and competitive.
Good Luck

Clint is going to take the wimps option and do the beach race and possibly the hill climb.

A DR rider would do the street race too.......

:scooter:

clint640

28th October 2010, 09:54

Clint is going to take the wimps option and do the beach race and possibly the hill climb.

A DR rider would do the street race too.......

:scooter:

Damn right it's the wimps option :shit: I have to ride my bike 2000km home afterwards :yes: Actually my excuse is that you're not allowed to do a street race unless you have done 3 races on a circuit recently. It was therefore a toss up between the sprint races at Teretonga & the hillclimb, since I've never done a hillclimb race before I decided to give that a go.

Cheers
Clint

Bass

28th October 2010, 12:52

since I've never done a hillclimb race before I decided to give that a go.

Cheers
Clint

Well mate, I hope miracles happen and you get a calm day. Otherwise, the wind across the top of Bluff Hill will blow that featherweight orange vibrator clear out into Foveaux Strait.
I've been up there when you literally could not stand up in the open and its a crosswind for the exposed part of the climb.

clint640

28th October 2010, 13:28

Well mate, I hope miracles happen and you get a calm day. Otherwise, the wind across the top of Bluff Hill will blow that featherweight orange vibrator clear out into Foveaux Strait.
I've been up there when you literally could not stand up in the open and its a crosswind for the exposed part of the climb.

:laugh:

Nah, mate, I've got a plan there, I'll let a few of the lightweight MX based supermoto boys go up first, if they don't come back I'll know it's too breezy :shit:

Clint

bart

28th October 2010, 19:20

that is indeed the hill

have you been up all 3 ways to the top?

the middle way is seriously nasty

everything is very chopped up at the moment

you game to come down to have another go?

Yeah, tried them all. If I remember right, there's a nasty rut in the middle track that catches me every time. :bye: I haven't been in there on the DR650 though, only full nobbed DR350 and DRZ400.

I'd be keen for a look, but I won't be going further than 20 minutes from home for at least the next couple of weeks. :baby::facepalm:

junkmanjoe

28th October 2010, 19:29

is it time mate.................

No2 on the way..

JMJ

bart

28th October 2010, 20:06

is it time mate.................

No2 on the way..

JMJ

Yep, any day now. :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

carver

29th October 2010, 17:57

I have a k5 GSXR 600 can to go on my DR650

Anyone done one before?

dino3310

29th October 2010, 19:27

would be a little on the restictive side wouldnt it

dino3310

29th October 2010, 19:32

Yep, any day now. :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

on ya mate:2thumbsup
best days of my life watching those little fellas come out:woohoo:
now the oldest has got her first job and i cant wait for the rest of them to bugga off :laugh:

Waihou Thumper

29th October 2010, 19:38

:laugh:

Nah, mate, I've got a plan there, I'll let a few of the lightweight MX based supermoto boys go up first, if they don't come back I'll know it's too breezy :shit:

Clint

Used to take the Skippy Landie up the top of Bluff Hill....That was our weather report. If we could see white horses in Foveaux there, it was stay at home, polish brass and head to the pub at 1600...'Make and Mend' it was called....:) Loved it.....

DR650gary

29th October 2010, 22:23

i cant wait for the rest of them to bugga off :laugh:

Yeah...Right

pete376403

29th October 2010, 22:33

would be a little on the restictive side wouldnt it

Why? The GSXR600 pulls to maybe 15000rpm, so it's logical to assume the muffler can flow enough air to allow this - 0.6 x 15000 = 9000 litres/min give or take. The DR is fractionally bigger at .65 litres, but the revs are way down, maybe 7500 so the DR only requires 4875 (call it 5000) litres/min flow.

NordieBoy

29th October 2010, 22:53

Why? The GSXR600 pulls to maybe 15000rpm, so it's logical to assume the muffler can flow enough air to allow this - 0.6 x 15000 = 9000 litres/min give or take. The DR is fractionally bigger at .65 litres, but the revs are way down, maybe 7500 so the DR only requires 4875 (call it 5000) litres/min flow.

But the DR flows in 650 cc pulses not 175cc pulses.

The 01-02 1000 cans are best but the 600 can works ok.

The newer cans are quite a bit longer.

pete376403

29th October 2010, 23:05

NordieBoy

30th October 2010, 05:25

Yeahbut, at any sort of revs the 600 would be ridden at, there would be no discernable pulse in the exhaust stream, it would be to all intents a continuous flow (and quite a bit of it), unlike the chuf chut chuf of the dr.
I've done this with my GS1100 (Suzuki not BMW) put a CBR600 muffler on it -it's worked just fine, even up to red line (which is a fast idle for the CBR)
Exactly. The GSXR pulses are smaller and smoother. The DR pulses are once every 4 stroke cycle. Far more effective back-pressure.

The GSXR600 pipe flows like my SuperTrapp IDS with 8 discs. The 1000 pipe flows the same as 10 discs. Thats about a 500rpm shift in "sweet spot" for revs.

The 600 is fine. The 1000 is finer and also lighter (stainless internals vs titanium).

The 600 can is down about 8% power on the 1000 too - I dropped 2hp changing to the 600 from a 10 disc SuperTrapp.

I liked my 600 can and if the mid pipe didn't have any holes in it, it'd still be on the bike.

wysper

30th October 2010, 06:41

Jeez, I am glad I don't know a fraction of what you guys know about bikes. If I did, I reckon I would never be happy with my ride! :shutup:

warewolf

30th October 2010, 07:47

which meeting?? .Rabbit Island Beach races, 3rd Jan 2011.

Be there, or be a blouse wearing purse carrying pee-squatting nancy boy.

Woodman

30th October 2010, 08:06

Rabbit Island Beach races, 3rd Jan 2011.

Be there, or be a blouse wearing purse carrying pee-squatting nancy boy.

Rright your on..... And I'm gonna put a cross of masking tape on my headlight to show that I really mean business.

carver

30th October 2010, 13:30

Jeez, I am glad I don't know a fraction of what you guys know about bikes. If I did, I reckon I would never be happy with my ride! :shutup:

you just rape it till you need more of something

carver

31st October 2010, 20:37

you just rape it till you need more of something

today I took the DR around a 'MX' track
the front forks dont handle the jumps, and the rear light is starting to fall apart

junkmanjoe

31st October 2010, 20:42

I highly recommend not to go two up on a dr650.........:blink:...your butt will love you for it.......
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/TMz1p8hTSRI/AAAAAAAAIhU/EtqrdrGCs0s/s912/IMG_0241.JPG
not much room at all...passenger pegs are way to high....very uncomfortable....
lucky we only had about 160 odd kms to go....

JMJ

dino3310

31st October 2010, 20:56

today I took the DR around a 'MX' track
the front forks dont handle the jumps, and the rear light is starting to fall apart

i use to take my old one out to Patetonga, fucken loved it:scooter:

shocks didnt like it much but it was like an armchair over the rutts and stutters

carver

31st October 2010, 21:02

i use to take my old one out to Patetonga, fucken loved it:scooter:

shocks didnt like it much but it was like an armchair over the rutts and stutters

fuck yeah, but ya cant push em very hard

NordieBoy

31st October 2010, 21:09

fuck yeah, but ya cant push em very hard

No matter what you do to the suspension the bike still weighs a fair bit.

carver

31st October 2010, 21:12

No matter what you do to the suspension the bike still weighs a fair bit.

The germans could push those old BMW's pretty hard in the early 1940s, and they were a tank

dino3310

31st October 2010, 21:20

I highly recommend not to go two up on a dr650.........:blink:...your butt will love you for it.......
not much room at all...passenger pegs are way to high....very uncomfortable....
lucky we only had about 160 odd kms to go....

JMJ

lucky ya mate had a DR and not a XR mate

NordieBoy

31st October 2010, 21:22

The germans could push those old BMW's pretty hard in the early 1940s, and they were a tank

So were the riders. At the ISDE they were all over 6'4"

warewolf

31st October 2010, 21:51

I highly recommend not to go two up on a dr650.........:blink:...your butt will love you for it.......Is that due to being 'thanked' by your big friend......... :love:

NordieBoy

1st November 2010, 06:15

The little mudflap really works well.
No crap up the back of the bike at all, even after slow wet clay and faster damp gravel riding.

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20101024%20Rear%20Guard/slides/20101024-132514.jpg

bart

1st November 2010, 12:29

The little mudflap really works well.
No crap up the back of the bike at all, even after slow wet clay and faster damp gravel riding.

You might as well put the fugly plastic number plate holder thing back on. :shutup:

NordieBoy

1st November 2010, 13:20

You might as well put the fugly plastic number plate holder thing back on. :shutup:

That thing weighs a ton.

At least this is smaller than the one on a certain WR250R.

It is flexible, light, stops mud and won't be damaged by any of the usual methods.

bart

1st November 2010, 18:09

That thing weighs a ton.

At least this is smaller than the one on a certain WR250R.

It is flexible, light, stops mud and won't be damaged by any of the usual methods.

Fair enough.

Have you had any problems with your number plate like that? I got pulled over a couple of weeks ago, and the cop didn't even notice. I think he was surprised the black POS was legal(ish). :innocent:

NordieBoy

1st November 2010, 18:45

Fair enough.

Have you had any problems with your number plate like that? I got pulled over a couple of weeks ago, and the cop didn't even notice. I think he was surprised the black POS was legal(ish). :innocent:

No problems at all so far.

The only popo stop I've had was a checkpoint, he just wanted to know what I'd done to it as his was a bit gutless and hard on the arse.

Not much you can say in a 15 sec stop...

I'll eventually put some of those white led bolts in the number plate.
When I have too...

carver

1st November 2010, 19:17

where can i source a DRZ250 style tail light from?

dino3310

1st November 2010, 19:26

is this a KBers bike http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-328499838.htm

NordieBoy

1st November 2010, 19:51

where can i source a DRZ250 style tail light from?

Order a DR650 taillight.
The NZ one is the 250 one.

bart

1st November 2010, 19:56

is this a KBers bike http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-328499838.htm

Same guy I bought mine off. His old man had an identical DR650, so this must be it. Looks a bloody good deal to me. :yes:

Phreaky Phil

1st November 2010, 20:47

marks

1st November 2010, 20:54

Looks a bloody good deal to me. :yes:

so good I'm almost tempted to buy it and keep it for when I'm no longer man enough to ride a KLR

have you got this other kid delivered yet so you can come riding??

NordieBoy

1st November 2010, 21:01

What muffler's that on the bike. I thought you had a GSXR one,but it doesnt look like that in the pic ?

That's my little SuperTrapp IDS Race Core. Had it for about 10 years now.
ST 93dB vs GSXR 85dB at idle.

The mid pipe on the GSXR has... issues...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20100820%20Mid-Pipe%20madness/slides/20100820-181033.jpg

Pipe comparison...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20100821%20Exhausting%20stuff/slides/20100821-094533.jpg

bart

1st November 2010, 21:02

have you got this other kid delivered yet so you can come riding??

Nah. That's why I'm bored and spend all my time pissing people off on here.:innocent: Knowing my luck it'll drag on for weeks. :angry:

marks

1st November 2010, 21:19

Nah. That's why I'm bored and spend all my time pissing people off on here.:innocent: Knowing my luck it'll drag on for weeks. :angry:

bummer :blink:

liked your classy windup the other day :

But hey, if you're looking at 70% trails and offroad and 30% road work, you'd struggle to find better (for the money....just to keep the orange boys happy).

DR650 are betterer if you're looking at more 50% offroad, 50% road. KLR650 for 30% offroad, 70% road. KTM if you're a, ummm, how do I put this, poser. :shutup:

keep em coming...

junkmanjoe

1st November 2010, 21:21

Nah. That's why I'm bored and spend all my time pissing people off on here. Knowing my luck it'll drag on for weeks.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

i took my wife for a drive over the Rimutakas,,, next day we had a boy...:woohoo:
that was 10 years ago now...might still work..

JMJ

dino3310

2nd November 2010, 18:28

Same guy I bought mine off. His old man had an identical DR650, so this must be it. Looks a bloody good deal to me. :yes:

i reckon mate, gooood buy, just spent the day trying to talk the missus into another bank loan:crybaby: didnt work, times like this i hate my mortgage:angry::violin:

bart

2nd November 2010, 18:29

i reckon mate, gooood buy, just spent the day trying to talk the missus into another bank loan:crybaby: didnt work, times like this i hate my mortgage:angry::violin:

Why? What's wrong with the pig?

Phreaky Phil

2nd November 2010, 19:07

That's my little SuperTrapp IDS Race Core. Had it for about 10 years now.
ST 93dB vs GSXR 85dB at idle.

The mid pipe on the GSXR has... issues...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20100820%20Mid-Pipe%20madness/slides/20100820-181033.jpg

Pipe comparison...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20100821%20Exhausting%20stuff/slides/20100821-094533.jpgHmmm, that midpipe looks a bit sad. What do ya reckon caused it to break like that. ? Looking at the 3 mufflers it appears Volume = Quiet

NordieBoy

2nd November 2010, 19:37

Hmmm, that midpipe looks a bit sad. What do ya reckon caused it to break like that. ? Looking at the 3 mufflers it appears Volume = Quiet

The mid pipe is 0.5mm thick.
The hole was caused by a mount being under a bit of tension and the vibration just ripped it out.

The split was due to quite a few months of running it with a muffler bandage...
:facepalm:

Phreaky Phil

2nd November 2010, 20:29

Damn. 0.5mm ! thats thin, was it made of Unobtanium. Mild steel wouldnt last 5min that thin.

dino3310

2nd November 2010, 20:37

Why? What's wrong with the pig?
nothing,
i grew up on DRs and gonna grow old with one too.:love:
and one all set up ready to boogie for that price is a great deal in my books :thumbs:

Gotta love those DRs:yes:

NordieBoy

2nd November 2010, 21:19

Damn. 0.5mm ! thats thin, was it made of Unobtanium. Mild steel wouldnt last 5min that thin.

Stainless...

DR650gary

3rd November 2010, 19:30

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-329256820.htm

NordieBoy

3rd November 2010, 19:40

$11500 for a 640A.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-329010850.htm

Go $500 more and get Ryans 950 Adv S!

Woodman

3rd November 2010, 19:54

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-329256820.htm

So thats what they look like??:innocent:

DR650gary

3rd November 2010, 20:37

So thats what they look like??:innocent:

Until you chuck'em off a cliff! :woohoo:

The 08 DR650 with aftermarket bits looks good. :yes:

cooneyr

3rd November 2010, 21:19

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-329256820.htm

Oi be nice to Lugzy. He's a inmate who just got married and bought a house. No doubt there will be sprogs on the way soon :corn:

$11500 for a 640A.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-329010850.htm

Go $500 more and get Ryans 950 Adv S!

Maybe not even $500 more ;)

DR650gary

24th November 2010, 08:33

Has anyone got some cush drives rubbers lying around for an 04 DR650? Have asked Suzuki NZ and they are ex Japan and they can't even tell me the price. Will order some from USA but in the interim, we are one short. Got a box with all the parts in from the PO but when we came to do the wheel swap....one missing. PM or a text to 027 2245261

Thanks

NordieBoy

24th November 2010, 08:46