dr 650

[homer]

So i now have 2 bikes ,
Just got delivered a dr 650 k6 on monday night .

I just wish people wouldnt change bits on bikes if there not going to finish the job !
All is good with the bike , Had an after market exhaust fitted , which i thought was a good thing .
also the bike came with the original. Just as well , due to the fact that the carb hasnt been rejetted for the after market exhaust .
Just of interest ,and yes i know some bikes run fine on a aftermarket exhaust , no re jetting reqd. Is this normal for most people to do .
Just throw it on and hope for the best.
Anyways im so glad they sold it. :lol:

But if your seriously going to change critical parts on a bike , shouldnt the job be "FINISHED".
After all you may have just spent $400 on the exhaust, whats say another $250 ish to get it right .

Any ways here the pic.

[NordieBoy]

But if your seriously going to change critical parts on a bike , shouldnt the job be "FINISHED".
After all you may have just spent $400 on the exhaust, whats say another $250 ish to get it right .

Nice bike.

An hour on the net and you'll have foubd someone with the same pipe and got their jetting.

$100 odd and an hours work and you've installed a DynoJet kit.

[buggsubique]

nice lookin machine! is that a staintune? i confirmed my jetting when i put my full system on...turns out it was already set up for it, ie was wrong for the original...

[Crisis management]

Congratulations, the KB fleet of DR's is growing by the minute!
Just be aware with rejetting that you will probably take a huge hit on fuel economy which then restricts the range which is a pain in the arse....my suggestion would be to leave the airbox alone and jet it just enough to run with that exhaust and standard airbox. The temptation is always to hack out the airbox giving more airflow / performance but with a significant drop in fuel economy - 20 km / l down to 16 km/l. The resultant reduction in range (@180km) means you start planning your trips by gas station locations, to be avoided!

Have fun, if your anywhere near us lot, drop in & say hello.

[homer]

nice lookin machine! is that a staintune? i confirmed my jetting when i put my full system on...turns out it was already set up for it, ie was wrong for the original...

very good , wish the one on this was so to ,
its all original now , but good

[homer]

Congratulations, the KB fleet of DR's is growing by the minute!
Just be aware with rejetting that you will probably take a huge hit on fuel economy which then restricts the range which is a pain in the arse....my suggestion would be to leave the airbox alone and jet it just enough to run with that exhaust and standard airbox. The temptation is always to hack out the airbox giving more airflow / performance but with a significant drop in fuel economy - 20 km / l down to 16 km/l. The resultant reduction in range (@180km) means you start planning your trips by gas station locations, to be avoided!

Have fun, if your anywhere near us lot, drop in & say hello.

OK thanks , thats noted

[Qkkid]

Congrats on the new bike matey ,welcome to the DR650 club they are great bikes my wife and i have 1 each.

[dino3310]

very nice homer i'm green with envy,
i gotta agree with crisis management.
I dont see the point in leaving a job half done after spending that $$$ on a new exhaust, but since the most exspensive part's done, less $$$$ for you if you decide to hot her up.

[NordieBoy]

The temptation is always to hack out the airbox giving more airflow / performance but with a significant drop in fuel economy - 20 km / l down to 16 km/l.

Hmmm...
I'm averaging 18.5km/L for day-to-day use and 20-22km/L for longer trips.

[Crisis management]

Hmmm...
I'm averaging 18.5km/L for day-to-day use and 20-22km/L for longer trips.

You must have thinner air down there.... no matter how politely I ride I always end up with 15 - 16 km/litre, even Auckland to Wellington it was the same and the jetting isn't that far out!
You've obviously got a better ear for tuning than me....swine!

[NordieBoy]

You've obviously got a better ear for tuning than me....swine!

< nelson muntz >Ha Ha!< /nelson muntz >

[homer]

thanks to all of you .
i like it , great to get on a thumper again after so long .
today i think its got about 140 km top end , maybe its the gearing of the sprockets .
tyres are pirelli scorpions and there shit on shingle so sooner new tyres the better .

[GaZBur]

...i think its got about 140 km top end , maybe its the gearing of the sprockets .

She will be good for over 160. I have a K5 with opened airbox and Dynojet jet and needle and am hitting 163 (173 indicated) after a 1 k run up and she is still picking up. Check out the two threads on here for good mods to do. There is a DR650 thread but most of the best info is on NordieBoys thread - compulsory reading through for any DR owner.
Welcome - seems like we are all pretty satisfied with the old DR650.

[homer]

She will be good for over 160. I have a K5 with opened airbox and Dynojet jet and needle and am hitting 163 (173 indicated) after a 1 k run up and she is still picking up. Check out the two threads on here for good mods to do. There is a DR650 thread but most of the best info is on NordieBoys thread - compulsory reading through for any DR owner.
Welcome - seems like we are all pretty satisfied with the old DR650.

very good ty
will have a read up on that .
the entire bike is quite standard now , put the rear shock back up and front back to top .
some shorty had it before me .

[NordieBoy]

There is a DR650 thread but most of the best info is on NordieBoys thread - compulsory reading through for any DR owner.

It's where I look for DR information.
Easier than remembering what you've done/not done yet.

[helenoftroy]

She will be good for over 160.
Welcome - seems like we are all pretty satisfied with the old DR650.
Said very quietly...... mines good for over 160 too

very good ty
will have a read up on that .
the entire bike is quite standard now , put the rear shock back up and front back to top .
some shorty had it before me .

:Playnice:at least the trusty old thumper can be adjusted for us girls too

Great choice of bike Homer

Welcome back to the dark side its a lot of fun:devil2:

[homer]

Said very quietly...... mines good for over 160 too


:Playnice:at least the trusty old thumper can be adjusted for us girls too

Great choice of bike Homer

Welcome back to the dark side its a lot of fun:devil2:

yeah very good :bleh:.
i guess it will go faster but it looked like to me that 140 was a reasonably quick speed to get up to

[tate35]

nice bike:msn-wink:
id like to moove up to something like this one day....sigh

[homer]

nice bike:msn-wink:
id like to moove up to something like this one day....sigh

i had a traile bike a few years ago , 2 actually ,not at the same time .
there very good , the 400s are quite ok and the 650s are very tall in first gear .
just some thing to think of .

[martybabe]

So jealous, nice bike, I shall own one, yes I shall. Cant wait! :wait:

[NordieBoy]

The 650s are very tall in first gear.

14/43 is a nice ratio :)

Stick a 15 on the front for long distance.

[Crisis management]

14/43 is a nice ratio :)

Stick a 15 on the front for long distance.

At least I get to agree with you here......mind you, I run the 15t generally and only use the 14t for trails

[NordieBoy]

:D

I find the 15t front is just slightly high for 50kph zones in 4th gear.

If I'm not heading into the hills that week I'll put the 15t on though.
Only takes 10 mins.

[homer]

:D

I find the 15t front is just slightly high for 50kph zones in 4th gear.

If I'm not heading into the hills that week I'll put the 15t on though.
Only takes 10 mins.

I have to have a look and see what the sprocket sizes are .
i find 2nd and 3rd in town are really ideal .
4th up to 90km, 5th at 90 100.
top seems to much below 90 km
getting 20 km per litre today which was faster speed and hills

[GaZBur]

I think a 14 front ideal for all situations as the 15 means only changing into top when you get to 100k and a downchange to overtake or on hills. The 14 is better for legal speeds so unless you intend to stick around 120 k the 14 best. The bike wont pull top revs in top gear with standard gearing anyway as it too tall. Acceleration seems slightly better with a 14 also. There is no way you will run out of gears bu gearing it down with a 14 as it still geared to do well over 170Kph when it runs out of revs as 7800rpm.
14 is also best for racing too!

[homer]

oh ok cool
yeah i did think it sounded like there more revs to go .
i do like the fact that i can sit on 120 when i can and pass cars easily thou.
but yes maybe a 14 t might be better