DR750/800 owners and those interested

[nooles]

how bout on the tar, my one on the back is primo

Yep no issue's on the tar it's holds on real well, I can scrape the foot pegs and on a DR thats something to write home about:innocent:

[dino3310]

i get close to the pegs but i run out of rubber on the front:sweatdrop, got a trailwing on there and its a miss match for the E-09 rear.still got 10-20mm of chicken on the rear:shutup:

[junkmanjoe]

when i got home all the little sticky out pieces of rubber were gone from the new front E-09.....even the ones on the very outer edge....:gob:

[nooles]

when i got home all the little sticky out pieces of rubber were gone from the new front E-09.....even the ones on the very outer edge....:gob:

And your selling her, just when she is performing like a little sweet heart:gob:

[JATZ]

:woohoo: O.S. pistons on it's way from Germany......aswell as a couple of other little farkles.
Put most of the front end back together tonight.....

OOOOOOO I'm getting excited :wari:

[Woodman]

:woohoo: O.S. pistons on it's way from Germany......aswell as a couple of other little farkles.
Put most of the front end back together tonight.....

OOOOOOO I'm getting excited :wari:

Great news, um was that your safari i saw today on a car trailer?

[dino3310]

great news James and just in time for the summer too:woohoo:

[JATZ]

Great news, um was that your safari i saw today on a car trailer?

Hell No, my whale wouldn't fit on a trailer......That'd be the boss coming back from the winch challenge in Reefton.Apparently the track we were on up the Waitahu river can exit through a quary between Reefton and Springs junction, little bike country though, and there's a good track on the right heading into Big river, not far past the one lane bridge with the loading bank on the right, past merrijigs though.
Further exploration needed I think. On the CT

Yeah Dino feels good to finaly have things underway, just itchin to fire the old girl up and finish off the MT21 :yes:

[Woodman]

Hell No, my whale wouldn't fit on a trailer......That'd be the boss coming back from the winch challenge in Reefton.Apparently the track we were on up the Waitahu river can exit through a quary between Reefton and Springs junction, little bike country though, and there's a good track on the right heading into Big river, not far past the one lane bridge with the loading bank on the right, past merrijigs though.
Further exploration needed I think. On the CT

Yeah Dino feels good to finaly have things underway, just itchin to fire the old girl up and finish off the MT21 :yes:

Yes the West Coast needs a lot more exploring

[icr84u2love]

Bloody nice :scooter: mate brings a :crybaby: to my eye just looking at your picture of the beast.
Just knew I should have bought her back off the insurance mongrels.
Makes me :angry: when you pay big premiums to them and excesses to only get what they think your bikes worth.
Should have :bash: a bit harder for her.
They've got a bit of a CULT following in the UK and they're fetching bigger money than here, OH well to the hills on my Cagiva I shall ride.
I'm working on more POSTS as we speak

[JATZ]

Bloody nice :scooter: mate brings a :crybaby: to my eye just looking at your picture of the beast.
Just knew I should have bought her back off the insurance mongrels.
Makes me :angry: when you pay big premiums to them and excesses to only get what they think your bikes worth.
Should have :bash: a bit harder for her.
They've got a bit of a CULT following in the UK and they're fetching bigger money than here, OH well to the hills on my Cagiva I shall ride.
I'm working on more POSTS as we speak

Yeah great bikes, damn shame about yours, another K.B.er almost bought yours, but just missed out to you, but it's o.k. I gave him a wee spin on mine:innocent:
Here>>> http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362489&page=309
have a scan through this 300 odd pages, some nice rides there
But there's nothing wrong with newer bikes either, probly more reliable

[bart]

Here's a couple of picks. I kinda like the look of these things.:shutup:

(Don't tell anyone, but I had a poster of one on my wall when I was young.)

[dino3310]

Bloody nice :scooter: mate brings a :crybaby: to my eye just looking at your picture of the beast.
Just knew I should have bought her back off the insurance mongrels.
Makes me :angry: when you pay big premiums to them and excesses to only get what they think your bikes worth.
Should have :bash: a bit harder for her.
They've got a bit of a CULT following in the UK and they're fetching bigger money than here, OH well to the hills on my Cagiva I shall ride.
I'm working on more POSTS as we speak

yeah mate shame you couldnt hold on to her, but rather the bike a right off than you thats the main thing ,no doubt youl be still having fun on the cagiva.

its a shame the insurance only go by market value, mines insured for 5k but i'l be lucky to see 2k if the worst happen to the ole girl.
some dude offered me 6k not long after i bought it so there still worth a bit to certain people but like you say europes the market place for them.

[nooles]

Here's a couple of picks. I kinda like the look of these things.:shutup:

(Don't tell anyone, but I had a poster of one on my wall when I was young.)

Bugger me that is one sweet lookin Big:yes: Mine looked like that back in 1992 when I picked it up in CHCH but on my first trip around the South Island I hit black ice on Takaka hill early one morning and scratched the tank :angry:so I stood on the side of the road and said right for the rest of your life your gunna be used and abused:woohoo:it's never let me down since all tho she has gone down a few more times.
Deano I'll be up in Hamilton next week driving up on Sunday for a course or something so I'll bring up the rear rim and associated equipment.

[dino3310]

saaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, how much beer this gonna cost me

[junkmanjoe]

yea nooles,,,your big knows how to swim as well....amazing..:shutup:

[nooles]

yea nooles,,,your big knows how to swim as well....amazing..:shutup:

Sssssssshhhhhh there's no photos cant prove a thing:innocent:

[junkmanjoe]

Birds the word mate...

[JATZ]

Bugger me that is one sweet lookin Big:yes: Mine looked like that back in 1992 when I picked it up in CHCH but on my first trip around the South Island I hit black ice on Takaka hill early one morning and scratched the tank :angry:so I stood on the side of the road and said right for the rest of your life your gunna be used and abused:woohoo:it's never let me down since all tho she has gone down a few more times.
Deano I'll be up in Hamilton next week driving up on Sunday for a course or something so I'll bring up the rear rim and associated equipment.

Nah....... the pics make it look beterer than it is.I tend to stay away from Takaka hill during winter, to much ice and grit, but during summer it's one of my favorite after work rides :devil2: aye MarkS :innocent:
Cool pics Bart, good to see I'm not the only one who takes pics of my bike with all sorts of different backgrounds

[dino3310]

blew of some cobwebs today, bloody fantastic day for a ride, went by myself so i couldnt get any cool action shots but at least the scenery was worth it, anyway cant have just pics of the blue and white:laugh:
145996

[Eddieb]

blew of some cobwebs today, bloody fantastic day for a ride, went by myself so i couldnt get any cool action shots but at least the scenery was worth it, anyway cant have just pics of the blue and white:laugh:
145996

Where's that Dino?

[dino3310]

Where's that Dino?

south western side of Pironga, pirongia west road i think its called, over looking Kawhia Harbour. Did the loop... old mountian, waiterimu, limestone quarry loop, pirongia west, oparau,kawhia, old raglan to ruapuke, rags, te mata, old mountain then Home. about 260klms- nice cruzy day practicing some of those techniques from that DVD:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

we been there on the king country ride...im sure

[Eddieb]

Not quite, Dino was a bit north of where we were.

[dino3310]

that first stage of the KCR, i wouldnt have a clue where we were with all the fog, rain and wind :dodge:
mxnut would know for sure

[junkmanjoe]

a couple pics of the place we stopped at

[dino3310]

yeah mate thats the one, same corner

[junkmanjoe]

thought so.... ride on brother...:2thumbsup

[JATZ]

Just heard back from Hesslers
Here's the message.

"Comments:hi james,
i send you the only one aviable piston from suzuki
its a + 0.05mm piston
after 20 years the spare parts are done .. :-(
shit
but piston should b work well!!!!
gr stefan"

CRAP, hope it works or I'm screwed, unless I get another barrel :headbang:
Still.... enjoying putting things back on it.Forks, installed....Swingarm and shock, installed.... Dash, on, might start on the engine tomorrow

[dino3310]

Just heard back from Hesslers
Here's the message
"Comments:hi james,
i send you the only one aviable piston from suzuki
its a + 0.05mm piston
after 20 years the spare parts are done .. :-(
shit
but piston should b work well!!!!
gr stefan

CRAP, hope it works or I'm screwed, unless I get another barrel :headbang:
Still.... enjoying putting things back on it

last one :gob: do you feel spiecal:lol:
shit last of the line aye thats a big deal for all the 750 owners:(
hopefully some brainy dude will make a piston or figure out a re/sleeve for the rest of us.
hope it works for ya mate:blip:
just think if thats the last of the oversized 750 pistons it would be worth quite a few more $$$$ in years to come

[bart]

thought so.... ride on brother...:2thumbsup

Hey Joe. I saw a guy who looked just like you at the top of the Taka's today. Walking along with a shovel. Didn't know you had a twin. :Offtopic:

[JATZ]

last one :gob: do you feel spiecal:lol:
shit last of the line aye thats a big deal for all the 750 owners:(
hopefully some brainy dude will make a piston or figure out a re/sleeve for the rest of us.
hope it works for ya mate:blip:
just think if thats the last of the oversized 750 pistons it would be worth quite a few more $$$$ in years to come


Hmmmmm maybe I should just trade it in on a 950 or summat........ Nahhhh
I did see a sleeve for the 750 on ebay, still got the standard piston

[dino3310]

how many klms on your BIG

[Woodman]

Hmmmmm maybe I should just trade it in on a 950 or summat........ Nahhhh
I did see a sleeve for the 750 on ebay, still got the standard piston

Pistons can be made to order, pretty much any dimension you want. They are generally forged so are noisy when cold but bloody strong, so availability is no real concern.

[dino3310]

Pistons can be made to order, pretty much any dimension you want. They are generally forged so are noisy when cold but bloody strong, so availability is no real concern.

where would one be able to order such a thing

[JATZ]

how many klms on your BIG

Nudging 80,000.
I've only done about 12,000 of those, oil and filters change every 5000,valve clearances at the same time. Was having some fuelling "issues" but new needles, tubes, floats seem to have fixed that, but the damage had already been done I think.

God it never ends....... maybe I should retire it

[dino3310]

Nudging 80,000.
I've only done about 12,000 of those, oil and filters change every 5000,valve clearances at the same time. Was having some fuelling "issues" but new needles, tubes, floats seem to have fixed that, but the damage had already been done I think.

God it never ends....... maybe I should retire it

:(retire it,noooooooooo.
nave did his piston and head work at 80,000 now hes clocked over 200k,
neals passed the 100k mark without touching any internals,
im gonna keep mine stock standard, knowing my luck if i tried to mod it she'l die on me.
Hey mate shes an old girl, you cant thrash them anymore, ive no doubt you would enjoy throwing a 950se around and it would take the thrashing in its strides.

[JATZ]

:(retire it,noooooooooo.
nave did his piston and head work at 80,000 now hes clocked over 200k,
neals passed the 100k mark without touching any internals,
im gonna keep mine stock standard, knowing my luck if i tried to mod it she'l die on me.
Hey mate shes an old girl, you cant thrash them anymore, ive no doubt you would enjoy throwing a 950se around and it would take the thrashing in its strides.
Inlet valves were also toast, I guess it was a symptom of the worn rockers.
Had a good look at 950se today, parked in a cockys shed who's place I was working on, very nice, but toooo shiney

[NordieBoy]

Had a good look at 950se today, parked in a cockys shed who's place I was working on, very nice, but toooo shiney

Push it over. That'll learn it.

[Woodman]

where would one be able to order such a thing

Arias pistons or Ross pistons. Check them out . Arias seem to do more bike stuff. They have pdf forms for you to put the specs you want e.g. compression height bore size etc. Also a lot of really good guff about piston design/terminoligy if you are interested.

I would put a linky but they never seem to work.:(

[dino3310]

Arias pistons or Ross pistons. Check them out . Arias seem to do more bike stuff. They have pdf forms for you to put the specs you want e.g. compression height bore size etc. Also a lot of really good guff about piston design/terminoligy if you are interested.

I would put a linky but they never seem to work.:(

http://www.ariaspistons.com/
http://www.rosspistons.com/
:2thumbsup

[dino3310]

transplant maybe!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/dr800-engine-stuff-ultimate-quad-buggy-project_W0QQitemZ320432676011QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item4a9b469cab&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[Woodman]

http://www.ariaspistons.com/
http://www.rosspistons.com/
:2thumbsup

Thankyou:banana::banana:

[junkmanjoe]

my new boss is a southern man. and he knows of a engineer, down west coast.
he would be able to make a new piston for what ever your needs are.
or repair the bore.

just a bit of useless info for everybody

as you are..

[JATZ]

my new boss is a southern man. and he knows of a engineer, down west coast.
he would be able to make a new piston for what ever your needs are.
or repair the bore.

just a bit of useless info for everybody

as you are..

Not useless at all, it's good to know these things.:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

ill find out where he is, and his handle.
we talking about the 750 bigs today

[JATZ]

I was wondering if the 800 bore would fit ?
seems the 800 has the same 105mm bore just has a different crank and longer stroke, according to Mr Hessler.

[Woodman]

I was wondering if the 800 bore would fit ?
seems the 800 has the same 105mm bore just has a different crank and longer stroke, according to Mr Hessler.

Depends how they did it. The conrod may be the same as the 750 and the piston compression height is lower to compensate for the extra stroke, therefore the barrels may be the same.

Or the conrod is longer than the 750 and the piston ch is the same which would mean a different height barrell.

Or the conrod is longer than 750 and the ch is lower which could still point at the same barrell being used.

Oh I dunno.

[Eddieb]

If you do a search on Trade Me for Wossner, some guy is selling Wossner Forged pistons for all sorts of bikes.

[NordieBoy]

Jatz, just stick the engine from the KLR in there.



If the chassis can handle the powerrrrrrrr!

[JATZ]

Jatz, just stick the engine from the KLR in there.



If the chassis can handle the powerrrrrrrr!

Orrrrr a weekend in the man cave and I could have a DR extra big........ 900 triple http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/rilla.gif

probly wouldn't work but it'd sound effin awsome :2thumbsup

[dino3310]

:woohoo::woohoo:picked up cush drive of Nooles:2thumbsup.
so after a re-spoke and new bearings the BIG will be 100% BIG:wari::wari:
had a good catch up 2, Hopefully catch up on a ride soon:ride::ride:


:rockon:BIGs

[JATZ]

:woohoo::woohoo:picked up cush drive of Nooles:2thumbsup.
so after a re-spoke and new bearings the BIG will be 100% BIG:wari::wari:
had a good catch up 2, Hopefully catch up on a ride soon:ride::ride:


:rockon:BIGs

Nice.......:2thumbsup :rockon:

[nooles]

:woohoo::woohoo:picked up cush drive of Nooles:2thumbsup.
so after a re-spoke and new bearings the BIG will be 100% BIG:wari::wari:
had a good catch up 2, Hopefully catch up on a ride soon:ride::ride:


:rockon:BIGs

I'll look into that swing arm rubber guide mate and get back to ya.Back home from Hamilton but caught some wicked bug and sick as Fcuk(no not hamilton herpes)long drive home when your crook:weep:

[dino3310]

no herpes in Hams only clamidia:lol:
cheers matey and get well

[JATZ]

Just been down in the shed putting the new tail light on, its a KTM one, goes with the KTMchain guide I stuck on last week.
Gunna ditch the number plate holder and tail light thingy

[dino3310]

Just been down in the shed putting the new tail light on, its a KTM one, goes with the KTMchain guide I stuck on last week.
Gunna ditch the number plate holder and tail light thingy

they look a way cooler when the plate holder and tail light thingy are gone

[JATZ]

they look a way cooler when the plate holder and tail light thingy are gone

Pics to follow..... when I get it finished, the angles are all wrong to just slap it together, why can't ktm make a tail light with the proper angles :Pokey:

[dino3310]

Pics to follow..... when I get it finished, the angles are all wrong to just slap it together, why can't ktm make a tail light with the proper angles :Pokey:

:wait::wait::whistle:

[JATZ]

:wait::wait::whistle:

Sorta stuck without the new indicators so things have slowed down, also need a new # plate, the old one's about ready to drop off

Patience grasshoper :D

[JATZ]

Indicators are still a work in progress, I think they need to come down more to be horizontal and..... I smashed one backing the Trumpy in so I had room for the XT and KLR,Daughters scooter may be evicted, it is the bottom of the food chain after all. I havn't got round to getting a new # plate, but you get the idea.
Bore should be back this week. :woohoo:

[Paladin]

That's startin to look pretty serious mate!
:2thumbsup

[dino3310]

sweet James, looking good :2guns:
i gotta get me one of those chain guards:love:

[dino3310]

Im starting to think my BIG dont like me:no: , got home early to get her in for a WOF shite battery flat buga have to push start, so i gotta back her out of shed and turn just through the door onto grass and then forwards down drive(steap drive no room to turn in shed) , i hop on drop into 2nd, still at a slight turn angle cause im not yet straight on drive, ooohhh shit, lock up, of balance, over she goes on downhill side on top of me right ankle friggin AGAIN:mad: pinning me ankle against a little bit of retaining wall, 5 mins later i wriggle out of it, back on manage to hop start her.

of down to get WOF...Fail....what,why, rear wheel wobbly, so hop bike along out side, factory tool kit still aboard(whew) tighten wheel nut(flippin thing had almost worked its way of) hop back in to inspector PASS:woohoo:

Take her for a run to morrinsville to charge up battery, get home awe bugga the little mesh bit on the front sprockett cover has gone too, what next whooooop on my but trip over some flax next to shed door, and while sitting on the floor im looking at the new scratches on the BIGs tank:crybaby:
:crybaby:

[Eddieb]

Mate, that sucks.

$500 and I'll take it off your hands and put you out of your misery ;)

[nooles]

Im starting to think my BIG dont like me:no: , got home early to get her in for a WOF shite battery flat buga have to push start, so i gotta back her out of shed and turn just through the door onto grass and then forwards down drive(steap drive no room to turn in shed) , i hop on drop into 2nd, still at a slight turn angle cause im not yet straight on drive, ooohhh shit, lock up, of balance, over she goes on downhill side on top of me right ankle friggin AGAIN:mad: pinning me ankle against a little bit of retaining wall, 5 mins later i wriggle out of it, back on manage to hop start her.

of down to get WOF...Fail....what,why, rear wheel wobbly, so hop bike along out side, factory tool kit still aboard(whew) tighten wheel nut(flippin thing had almost worked its way of) hop back in to inspector PASS:woohoo:

Take her for a run to morrinsville to charge up battery, get home awe bugga the little mesh bit on the front sprockett cover has gone too, what next whooooop on my but trip over some flax next to shed door, and while sitting on the floor im looking at the new scratches on the BIGs tank:crybaby:
:crybaby:

Had an issue myself on Wednesday mate, went to head out and do the Whanga Rd and a cop was standing in the middle of the road after the Douglas saddle directing me towards Puniwhakau (road closed Targa rally) bugger I thought what if the gate is shut at Aotuhia I'll have to turn around, I didnt have to worry didnt get that far.
Came round a corner on the Aotuhia Station rd and heard a thawk thawk from the rear tyre, I pulled over and heard a heart breaking sound ppssssshhhh !!! shit there in the tyre was a black handle screwdriver that had been on the road for years and now it was in my E09. Pulled out the puncture repair in a can and started pumping it in :doh: it was coming out faster than it could go in the tube was rooted:no:
I started to push the big to try and get the shit to seal slipped on some gravel and she fell away from me, bang down it went tank full as buggery I ran around and picked it up like a bag of tissue paper(the Adrenalin must have been pumpin).Parked it up and pulled out the spare tube and toolkit:doh: no tyre levers they were back in the shed.I sat down on the grass and had a smoke.What to do no houses for several ks were I'd come from so thought I'd carry on, I did 7 ks on the flat tyre still on the bead came round a corner and there was a house over in a paddock with a guy standing on the front lawn(he heard me)gidday I said, hows it mate he said,got any tyre levers mate,yeah mate come in.Bloody nice guy Tim's his name, fixed the tyre and turned back for home as by now it was pretty late.Got home and was showing the mrs the hole in the tyre and the screw driver and there was a nail stick in one of the knobs( I dont think god liked me that day) first time the DR has had a flat tyre in over 100,000k's at least it was a nice sunny day.

[JATZ]

Noooo.... It loves you really, it was just givin you a hug :hug: to show you it cares
Aaand the tanks are supposed to have scratches :yes: and dents :Punk: Infact they should come from the factory with them already there

[dino3310]

Mate, that sucks.

$500 and I'll take it off your hands and put you out of your misery ;)

you funny fella you, how bout $500 +your PD

[nooles]

you funny fella you, how bout $500 +your PD

That sounds fair:laugh:

[nooles]

Ill bring you up another chain guard mate I've got a orange one

[dino3310]

Shit neal :gob:lucky for Tim or you wouldve been sweatin pushin her home, had to happen sooner or later mate, but when it does happen its the day your unprepared. ah such as life.
so is the tyre fooked.

heres me wounds.
149102
:crybaby:
149103

[dino3310]

Ill bring you up another chain guard mate I've got a orange one

awe mate your the bestest:Punk:

[nooles]

I'm trying to work out what the second photo is:laugh: looks kinda weird.
I ripped my tank cover on the gravel so we both hurt our babies this week:(

[JATZ]

Ill bring you up another chain guard mate I've got a orange one


EEWWWWWWWWW...... an orange one :bleh: :Pokey:

[nooles]

EEWWWWWWWWW...... an orange one :bleh: :Pokey:

I'll write 3 little letters on it might make it go faster

[dino3310]

EEWWWWWWWWW...... an orange one :bleh: :Pokey:

aw here we go again..... ive told you once i shouldnt have to tell you again mate. It has to be orange because its a known fact that the orange ones where modified to go faster. :spanking:

[dino3310]

Well i took her out today down to the local ACC protest, then home the long way via back roads, openend her up and blew some cobwebs off, man these things are in there eliment when you open them up at higher speeds, would almost go as far to say there in a class of there own, when you here the airbox roar and that single thump thump thump :woohoo:, and all without any misshaps :woohoo:, now all i gotta do is learn how to handle her in the slow stuff:Oops:

[JATZ]

Well i took her out today down to the local ACC protest, then home the long way via back roads, openend her up and blew some cobwebs off, man these things are in there eliment when you open them up at higher speeds, would almost go as far to say there in a class of there own, when you here the airbox roar and that single thump thump thump :woohoo:, and all without any misshaps :woohoo:, now all i gotta do is learn how to handle her in the slow stuff:Oops:

I bet you had a great big silly grin on yer face too........
I miss my Big :crybaby:

[dino3310]

I bet you had a great big silly grin on yer face too........
I miss my Big :crybaby:

must be close to getting her back on the road i hope

[Waihou Thumper]

Shit neal lucky for Tim or you wouldve been sweatin pushin her home, had to happen sooner or later mate, but when it does happen its the day your unprepared. ah such as life.
so is the tyre fooked.

heres me wounds.



KTM dropped last weekend twice, each side....So, I had to do it to even up the scratch on the right by dropping the left......
Water, slippery rocks, MT90's and a video camera didn't help....
:crybaby:
I spent $260 getting her nice and shiney, now we are back to a war wounded beast but she still works well and at the end of the day Dino.....Don't forget mate, it's just Aesthetics.....looks and paint, but it sure makes you hurt inside aye....:gob:

[dino3310]

yep so true mate, i do get nana-ish cause shes such a minta for a 21 year old, kinda need a second bike like an old xr600 to thrash around every now and then

[Waihou Thumper]

She deserves to be ridden like you stole her Dino...
You look after her, she will behave, give her a taste of the great outdoors, the bike was meant to be ridden....hard! Within your limits of course...
I tried this early on, now I am finding the real potential of the KTM....:yes:

[junkmanjoe]

what like on its side in a puddle.....:shutup:

[Waihou Thumper]

Poetry in motion....

[junkmanjoe]

OOOOHHHH splat....:angry2:

[dino3310]

Soooo whose interested in purchasing a BIG in very good condition

[Eddieb]

What sneaky plan have you hatched?


Followed a nice 800 up the motorway on Sunday.

[junkmanjoe]

Soooo whose interested in purchasing a BIG in very good condition

whats the go mate......she up for sale..

[JATZ]

Soooo whose interested in purchasing a BIG in very good condition

NOOOOOO :crybaby:...... unless your up sizing to an 800 :yes:

[dino3310]

actually looking at down sizing, need something i can throw around and not really give a shit about dropping it if you know what i mean, i dont mean to sound like a rough cunt who dont look after his ride. But i use to have a shit load more fun on my 500 and 650, dont get me wrong i love my BIG, but i need that fun factor aswell, and i cant afford two bikes, so im looking at parting with the mighty one. Its not the bikes fault its more my lack of willingness( and skill:shutup:) to throw the BIG around.

quote from Nooles:
its like a classic car you want to use it but you dont want to hurt it

[dino3310]

whats the go mate......she up for sale..

yep, for now anyway, will see what kinda interest or offers i get.
might put her on trademe in a couple of days but KBers have first dibs

[dino3310]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?&p=1129497263
if anyone is keen make me an offer, you might be surprised.
just no more offers to swap for lanmower and a box of piss thanks.:spanking:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252545169.htm

[dino3310]

hows the DR coming along Jatz, must be close to up and boogie by now i hope

[JATZ]

hows the DR coming along Jatz, must be close to up and boogie by now i hope

Hah..... I need to organize some time off work to go and pick up the bits from Nelson, then I'll se if the F.I.L. can stick the motor back together, I just don't have time
At this stage it's still a bare frame with a wheel at either end, pretty much, I'm starting to get worried I might not make the D.B. :crybaby:

[dino3310]

:grouphug: there there big fella :drinkup: it'l happen

[junkmanjoe]

Jatz mate....you could ask that chap on trade me, thats selling the nice looking orange and white DR-750 ,,, see if you could borrow it for a week to test ride it...see if its reaily as good as he raves about......:scooter:...just a thought... ( do the dusty on it mate,,then take it back,,, tell him you think about it and call him later next week,,,

JMJ

[JATZ]

Jatz mate....you could ask that chap on trade me, thats selling the nice looking orange one,,,if you could borrow it for a week to test ride it...see if its reaily as good as he raves about......:scooter:...just a thought...

JMJ

Nah fuck that..... orange ones are ghey...... and slow......:Pokey:

[junkmanjoe]

fuk lucky i brought a silver bike then.....:eek5:

[NordieBoy]

fuk lucky i brought a silver bike then.....:eek5:

But silver is second?

[Woodman]

At this stage it's still a bare frame with a wheel at either end, pretty much, I'm starting to get worried I might not make the D.B. :crybaby:

Or remember how all the bits go back together.:brick:

[JATZ]

Or remember how all the bits go back together.:brick:

I have a photographic memory :yes:.............. it's just that the lense is cracked and it's all out of focus :eek5:

[junkmanjoe]

But silver is second?

thats fine, at least im in the top 3..............:second:

[dino3310]

I have a photographic memory :yes:.............. it's just that the lense is cracked and it's all out of focus :eek5:

oh well that explains the blue/orange thing you got going, the lense is cracked and out of focus so maybe the orange is really the fast one you just couldnt see it right .

[dino3310]

shit i had 30 watchers on the big and almost half of them where KBers.
FYI the fixed price is only for terdme - KBers get a discount:shifty:

[dino3310]

those of you on the watchlist can you hurry up and decline. and if you are interested give me a PM so we can talk turkey goble goble

edit: relisted

[junkmanjoe]

fuk you a grumpy old fart now days mate....:woohoo:

[dino3310]

fuk you a grumpy old fart now days mate....:woohoo:

that cause my little xr went east:lol: na just getting anxious.

hey that guy who sold that africa twin $2 reserve sold for $6011, was txtn me for the BIG

[JATZ]

Look what I picked up today :woohoo: :headbang: :wari:
bout fuckin time too

[dino3310]

saweeeeet
:wari::wari::wari::wari::wari::wari::wari::wari:

[Woodman]

Look what I picked up today :woohoo: :headbang: :wari:
bout fuckin time too

So you will be riding it to work tomorrow morning then.

[JATZ]

So you will be riding it to work tomorrow morning then.

Nah..... need a new chain and rear tyre first :crybaby:

[Paladin]

Oooooh Jatz is gonna be one happy camper shortly!!!!

:woohoo:

[dino3310]

round three, third and final round
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=253773068

[Paladin]

round three, third and final round
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=253773068

You're trying to make me want it aren't you!
:sweatdrop

[dino3310]

You're trying to make me want it aren't you!
:sweatdrop

Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump, look into my eyes, Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump you are getting sleepy :lol: :lol:

[NordieBoy]

Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump, look into my eyes, Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump you are getting sleepy :lol: :lol:

Shouldn't that be...
Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump you are getting excited :lol: :lol:

[Paladin]

Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump, look into my eyes, Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump you are getting sleepy :lol: :lol:


Shouldn't that be...
Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump Thump you are getting excited :lol: :lol:

Actually, I'm kinda liking this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252520301.htm

Now if someone will just give me $7k for my DR.........
Fran, you could buy mine for parts heehee :innocent:

[dino3310]

Actually, I'm kinda liking this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252520301.htm

Now if someone will just give me $7k for my DR.........
Fran, you could buy mine for parts heehee :innocent:

transalp:gob: nicebike go 4ever but its not a DR:bash:.
it wont flip as well as the 650:shutup: but the plastics should scratch up nicely:laugh:

[Box'a'bits]

Actually, I'm kinda liking this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252520301.htm


I know where you could get an older generation one. Already converted for ADV duties (fairly sure there's some of the fairing pieces left). Once ridden on sundays, fairly sure it was an old lady rider, and definitely only the once into a culvert...:innocent: And still only 200kgs (heavy) :sweatdrop

[Waihou Thumper]

Actually, I'm kinda liking this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-252520301.htm

Now if someone will just give me $7k for my DR.........
Fran, you could buy mine for parts heehee :innocent:

It's funny, all of the previous scratches and scrapes have all be done by previous owners or first gear falls or blah blah....:yes:
Come on all, admit that you rode it like you stole it and it was dropped at least three times on the Fishers track or Whanga Rd...Or the Molesworth...
Prospective owners want to know you have ridden it and tried it out for the role is was manufactured for...:woohoo:

Nice Bike Dave.....sell that puppy! :yes:

[Waihou Thumper]

transalp:gob: nicebike go 4ever but its not a DR:bash:.
it wont flip as well as the 650:shutup: but the plastics should scratch up nicely:laugh:

:gob:wicked.....$6k then....plus another $200 for the whole story to tell me grand kids...(if I had some) :woohoo:

[Paladin]

It's funny, all of the previous scratches and scrapes have all be done by previous owners or first gear falls or blah blah....:yes:
Come on all, admit that you rode it like you stole it and it was dropped at least three times on the Fishers track or Whanga Rd...Or the Molesworth...
Prospective owners want to know you have ridden it and tried it out for the role is was manufactured for...:woohoo:

Nice Bike Dave.....sell that puppy! :yes:

Well mine definitely aint no mint commuter bike that's just been w@nked on in the shed every weekend that's for sure LOL! Its an adv bike and that's what its been used for and I'm glad I did as its been a really fun bike and has the character scratches to prove it, which is why its $7k and not $8k LOL!
The plastics have a fair few scratches, although the tank is in bloody mint condition - can't believe I have never dented it or put a serious scratch on it! Go figure!
And its mechanically spot on and that's whats important for an adv bike; plus its still got over 14 months bloody warranty on it anyway!
I've dropped it, crashed it & flipped it offroad, and it still is in great shape and never missed a beat - but heh its a DR and that's why they are great bikes, bloody bomb proof!
:rockon:

[dino3310]

wanked on, awe mate thats a bit overboard, i just slap mine on the arse and kiss the tank:love:

[Paladin]

wanked on, awe mate thats a bit overboard, i just slap mine on the arse and kiss the tank:love:

And I love my Black Beastie too! :love:
She HAS been good to me! (unlike 2 previous ex-wives LOL!)

Funnily enough I was thinking the other day, she aint bucked me off since Easter Sunday when i hurt my back, not even on 3 trips to Odlins Rd! (maybe she loves me too LOL! Either that or I have turned into a right nana!) (The latter I think, which is probably why a Transalp is suddenly looking appealing! :Oops: )

[dino3310]

yeah the big turned me into a bit of a nana compared to my last couple of bikes, not sure why, i think the big just demands a little more respect, kinda found it intimadating at first but once you get past the size of the tank shes not that much more heavier than the 650s. a bit like going from a slapper to a real woman she just needs a little more respect :lol: but you still can f@#k her all the same :lol::innocent:

[Waihou Thumper]

yeah the big turned me into a bit of a nana compared to my last couple of bikes, not sure why, i think the big just demands a little more respect, kinda found it intimadating at first but once you get past the size of the tank shes not that much more heavier than the 650s. a bit like going from a slapper to a real woman she just needs a little more respect :lol: but you still can f@#k her all the same :lol::innocent:

When she is fulll(like a girl with something on her mind)treat with respect...
When the tank is getting low, bout 1/3 full(she has had a glass and a half)
Bang it about a bit and throw her into the corners, she really behaves differently.....You will think twice bout getting rid of her...

[Paladin]

yeah the big turned me into a bit of a nana compared to my last couple of bikes, not sure why, i think the big just demands a little more respect, kinda found it intimadating at first but once you get past the size of the tank shes not that much more heavier than the 650s. a bit like going from a slapper to a real woman she just needs a little more respect :lol: but you still can f@#k her all the same :lol::innocent:

Very well put that man! ;)
(as opposed to me, who being from the "soufeest" of England and slightly "uncoof" probably would've inserted the word "arse" shortly before the end of that last sentence!) Heehee! :innocent:

[Paladin]

When she is fulll(like a girl with something on her mind)treat with respect...
When the tank is getting low, bout 1/3 full(she has had a glass and a half)
Bang it about a bit and throw her into the corners, she really behaves differently.....You will think twice bout getting rid of her...

I'm gonna remember that! Best advice I heard all year! :woohoo:

[Waihou Thumper]

Very well put that man! ;)
(as opposed to me, who being from the "soufeest" of England and slightly "uncoof" probably would've inserted the word "arse" shortly before the end of that last sentence!) Heehee! :innocent:
I am from the souff easst two! Kent, born and bred.....
:)

[Paladin]

I am from the souff easst two! Kent, born and bred.....
:)

Oh dear, now we're in trouble! Souff Essex born & bred haha! Good 'ol Grays i miss it so much...... NOT!!!!
Should be a good laff on the Xmas ride then! :woohoo: Bout time we met anyways!

[dino3310]

I am from the souff easst two! Kent, born and bred.....
:)

my granparents olds are from staffordshire,
the rest Ngaite Rangi:bleh:

so when i see a bike i want, i get drunk then pinch it :lol:

[Paladin]

my granparents olds are from staffordshire,
the rest Ngaite Rangi:bleh:

so when i see a bike i want, i get drunk then pinch it :lol:

Could you pinch my car then, I could do with the insurance money!
:shutup:

[Waihou Thumper]

Oh dear, now we're in trouble! Souff Essex born & bred haha! Good 'ol Grays i miss it so much...... NOT!!!!
Should be a good laff on the Xmas ride then! :woohoo: Bout time we met anyways!

Lived right round the corner from Bleak House mate...
Yes, we will meet when the beast is sold, dont want to compromise you blurb! I would have been keen, as JMJ one too.....Just couldn't go there at the time!..
Am I am Man of Kent or a Kentish Man?

[dino3310]

you two wanna get a room this is the BIG thread
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Paladin]

you two wanna get a room this is the BIG thread
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Good point! Sorry Sir! :bye:

;)

[Padmei]

Dino looked back thru but can't see why you're selling the big. You got 2 in your shed?

Fill me in man...

[dino3310]

Dino looked back thru but can't see why you're selling the big. You got 2 in your shed?

Fill me in man...

well mate lots of little reasons the main one been i need some pingers, so if i can sell the Big around 5.5 then ive got enough to cover my overdues and enough to get me a smaller shit kicka, the recessions over but that dosent make the bills go away:crybaby:.
if i had two in the shed i'd be the happiest man on KB.

[JATZ]

I've got 2 (bikes) in the shed and some times I really do wonder why.....

BTW, tame mechanics coming out tomorrow to make a start on putting the motor back together.... ooooooh, I'm gettin all goosebumpy, can't wait....

[dino3310]

I've got 2 (bikes) in the shed and some times I really do wonder why.....

BTW, tame mechanics coming out tomorrow to make a start on putting the motor back together.... ooooooh, I'm gettin all goosebumpy, can't wait....

awesome bro just in time for the DB

[Paladin]

well mate lots of little reasons the main one been i need some pingers, so if i can sell the Big around 5.5 then ive got enough to cover my overdues and enough to get me a smaller shit kicka, the recessions over but that dosent make the bills go away:crybaby:.
if i had two in the shed i'd be the happiest man on KB.

Sounds like you're livin my life LOL! Same story here bro - WISH I could own two bikes! Grrrrrrrrrr!

[Paladin]

I've got 2 (bikes) in the shed and some times I really do wonder why.....

BTW, tame mechanics coming out tomorrow to make a start on putting the motor back together.... ooooooh, I'm gettin all goosebumpy, can't wait....

Got me fingers crossed for ya J.

[dino3310]

Sounds like you're livin my life LOL! Same story here bro - WISH I could own two bikes! Grrrrrrrrrr!

theres a few of us on here in the same boat bro:grouphug:

[Paladin]

theres a few of us on here in the same boat bro:grouphug:

For sure mate! One day I'll have two bikes(at least LOL!).

TBH, I am just glad to be back in work so can't/shouldn't complain, and as of today thx to the car sellin, have got rid of my little loan I had on the DR - good riddance to that $162 monthly payment LOL!

[dino3310]

For sure mate! One day I'll have two bikes(at least LOL!).

TBH, I am just glad to be back in work so can't/shouldn't complain, and as of today thx to the car sellin, have got rid of my little loan I had on the DR - good riddance to that $162 monthly payment LOL!

sweet mate congrats, when we bought our house i had to clear credit cards and bike loan, kinda caught up on me now, aslong as im still riding after the BIG goes i'l still be a happy chappy

[JATZ]

Welllllll...... after a couple of hours in the shed, this is the result.......:niceone:
ooooooo goosebumps are getting goosbumpyerer

fingers crossed it'll be goin by wednesday :clap:

just noticed this is my 1200th post....cricky, does my chocky fish come in the mail or do I have to pick it up ?

[dino3310]

oh that is so blue:eek:.
awesome to see bro

[NordieBoy]

It looks positivly slim!

[Woodman]

great progress. Do you want me to run it in for ya?

[JATZ]

oh that is so blue:eek:.
awesome to see bro

COOL blue :jerry:


It looks positivly slim!

Not for long !


great progress. Do you want me to run it in for ya?

With all due respect Wooooodman NO FREAKIN WAY ! :bleh:

[Padmei]

Wow did you upgrade the shox for longer jumps?

[JATZ]

Wow did you upgrade the shox for longer jumps?

Ummm NO...... "If at first you don't suckseed..... give up 'cause your obviously crap at it":laugh:

[NordieBoy]

Ummm NO...... "If at first you don't suckseed..... give up 'cause your obviously crap at it":laugh:

But you crash so photogenically.

[dino3310]

hes only doing it for the camera, no camera no crash:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

shes gone lads :crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: :laugh:
of to a new home this arvo and theres a strange looking beasty in my shed:eek: youl see whos got whos ........ coming to a ride near you:msn-wink:

[Waihou Thumper]

shes gone lads :crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: :laugh:
of to a new home this arvo and theres a strange looking beasty in my shed:eek: youl see whos got whos ........ coming to a ride near you:msn-wink:

Happy for ya matey...:) :jerry:

[Paladin]

shes gone lads :crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: :laugh:
of to a new home this arvo and theres a strange looking beasty in my shed:eek: youl see whos got whos ........ coming to a ride near you:msn-wink:

Nice one Dino!!!!!! C'mon, wotya got? Stop beong coy!!!

Good timing bro - Connor got his Big going today with a nice new CDI unit installed!

[JATZ]

shes gone lads :crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: :laugh:
of to a new home this arvo and theres a strange looking beasty in my shed:eek: youl see whos got whos ........ coming to a ride near you:msn-wink:

OOOOOOOO you tease.....

Didn't take long now did it, hope it went to a good home

[JATZ]

Good timing bro - Connor got his Big going today with a nice new CDI unit installed!

Soooo has he been for a good blast on it yet ?

[dino3310]

OOOOOOOO you tease.....

Didn't take long now did it, hope it went to a good home

yeah mate she went to a good home, kept in the family too:msn-wink:

[JATZ]

yeah mate she went to a good home, kept in the family too:msn-wink:

Oh god now I'll never get to sleep tonight, you bastard :D

You better not be riding a KLR

[dino3310]

Oh god now I'll never get to sleep tonight, you bastard :D

You better not be riding a KLR

NO, i said a new Beasty in the shed not a blandy :lol:

[junkmanjoe]

ktm.....hmmm yes...thats what you got..hmmm yes..orange is it....:confused:

[dino3310]

ktm.....hmmm yes...thats what you got..hmmm yes..orange is it....:confused:

aaaahhhhh no, na mate im not converted as yet, you should know me by now... i like to be different:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

Hint: look right, i changed the bike name on my profile

[JATZ]

Hint: look right, i changed the bike name on my profile

That narrows it down then.......:bleh:

[Crisis management]

Ok, you've run out of excuses now, I expect to see you at the Riverhead gas station 8.30 saturday.......



C'mon, what is it, Brents XR maybe?

[dino3310]

Ok, you've run out of excuses now, I expect to see you at the Riverhead gas station 8.30 saturday.......



C'mon, what is it, Brents XR maybe?

:no: im on call saterday mate, otherwise i'd make an effort to be there.

Brent wont part with his new toy its to much fun

[tri boy]

C'mon, what is it, Brents XR maybe?

The funeral director will have to pry my cold rotting corpse from all my bikes.
I'm picking dino has got 1978 TT500 to throw down cliffs. And something else maybe.

[JATZ]

C'mon Dino..... pics or it didn't/hasn't happened, and your just winding us all up

[dino3310]

ok here she is
151479

rear disk proves it aint the BIG

151480

:bleh:

[Woodman]

Its a Honda.

[dino3310]

The funeral director will have to pry my cold rotting corpse from all my bikes.
I'm picking dino has got 1978 TT500 to throw down cliffs. And something else maybe.

shit i was looking at that TT, bloody nice looking old girl.

[Ally67]

Your're such a tease :spanking:
I've just heard jatz's big thump into life nice to hear, been a while :niceone:
Still got some tidying to do though.

[dino3310]

The funeral director will have to pry my cold rotting corpse from all my bikes.
I'm picking dino has got 1978 TT500 to throw down cliffs. And something else maybe.

shit i was looking at that TT500, but no money so no buy:no:

[dino3310]

Your're such a tease :spanking:
I've just heard jatz's big thump into life nice to hear, been a while :niceone:
Still got some tidying to do though.
:clap::niceone:
hey thats awesome news, no doubt he'll be up all night tinkering

[JATZ]

:headbang: :headbang:

took this pic about 20 mins ago :2thumbsup

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/firstride.jpg

doya like my little test track?

[dino3310]

yeah baby yeah :banana::banana::banana:
awesome bro glad to see you back on the saddle :2thumbsup






heres another beasty, is it arrowriders old one http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-255212711.htm

[Eddieb]

:headbang: :headbang:

took this pic about 20 mins ago :2thumbsup

Image removed even though it won't make the page take any longer to load

doya like my little test track?

Sweet! well done

Do you notice any difference with the new bigger? piston?

[marks]

Dino's got an xr600

I videoed it when he let Eddieb take it for a test ride

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Betcha

[Paladin]

:headbang: :headbang:

took this pic about 20 mins ago :2thumbsup

doya like my little test track?

Wooooooooohoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:2thumbsup

[Eddieb]

Dino's got an xr600

betcha

I'm not gonna take that bet ;)

[NordieBoy]

I'm not gonna take that bet ;)

Camera on him and he didn't fall off?

[Eddieb]

Camera on him and he didn't fall off?

Nah, it's only when the roles are reversed that that happens.

[JATZ]

Sweet! well done

Do you notice any difference with the new bigger? piston?

Seemed to go a bit better, I was struggling to keep the rear going in a straight line on the gravel :whistle:..... but that could be the fixed up rockers and cam as well as the new/o.s. piston.or maybe the f**ked MT21 with 30 psi Still got some things to sort out but it's looking pretty good.
Shoulda seen the grin on my face, musta looked like a right plonker

[Woodman]

fantastic jatzy. she will be running how its supposed to run now.

[Paladin]

Connor's Big is now fully operational and up for sale:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-255212711.htm

Brand new CDI unit, wiring loom and D606's; ready to rock n roll!

[marks]

Seemed to go a bit better, I was struggling to keep the rear going in a straight line on the gravel :whistle:..... but that could be the fixed up rockers and cam as well as the new/o.s. piston.or maybe the f**ked MT21 with 30 psi Still got some things to sort out but it's looking pretty good.
Shoulda seen the grin on my face, musta looked like a right plonker

do you want a hand running it in over the Takaka Hill?

[junkmanjoe]

hes only just fixed it.....dosnt want it broken again....:dodge:

[JATZ]

do you want a hand running it in over the Takaka Hill?

I can run it in over there all by m'self, your welcome to join me if ya like


hes only just fixed it.....dosnt want it broken again....:dodge:

Not quite fixed yet, looks like the CDI might be packing up.......tacho only works when I by-pass the CDI, and it would explain the louder than normal backfire, sounded like a 270 goin off behind me (or maybe it was a local, angry about the loud bike in thier quiet valley)

[Waihou Thumper]

Hi guys. I went for a blast today and it was a beaut out there.....
I am quite impressed with the little DRBig...:cool:
It can certainly get along when you want it too and it growls!
I have some video on you tube of the day, and here it is for you all....Part 2 is on the way later....It is heavily edited as there was lots of photo ops...:)

sOlEeKZv2TQ

[Waihou Thumper]

Nice day out there, no traffic but a bit of livestock...:calm:I was, I turned off the engine and patiently waited...:)

wZApZFijyS0

[Waihou Thumper]

This is the ride home towards Thames and along the coast...
Cheers! :done:

_-9KXLER3sE

[dino3310]

nice bike, but the blue one's are cooler :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Waihou Thumper]

nice bike, but the blue one's are cooler :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

The only real reason I bought it was because it had a little Orange in it...:done: Might even see about getting the wheels powder coated orange too....:eek:

[MXNUT]

nice bike, but the blue one's are cooler :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Dirty Deano and Mark have done a bike swap :shifty::shifty::shifty:












O and Deano has finally come out of the closet

Popular rumour has it that all honda riders are gay :2guns:

[Waihou Thumper]

Dirty Deano and Mark have done a bike swap :shifty::shifty::shifty:












O and Deano has finally come out of the closet

Popular rumour has it that all honda riders are gay :2guns:

We did....:shifty: Phew....! Glad I flicked off that Honda then....:chase:

[dino3310]

Dirty Deano and Mark have done a bike swap :shifty::shifty::shifty:

O and Deano has finally come out of the closet

Popular rumour has it that all honda riders are gay :2guns:

well then big boy we will have to go for a ride and find out :msn-wink:

[MXNUT]

Why arent you 2 slack bstards coming out to play at Coro this Saturday

[dino3310]

Why arent you 2 slack bstards coming out to play at Coro this Saturday

i cant, im a gay honda rider i dont get out of bed till lunch time :lol:
naaaa.
got family coming over, gona sneak out for a early morning blat out west for a couple of hours instead.

[JATZ]

Here ya go NZKTM...... this is what the muffler should look like :niceone:

[Waihou Thumper]

Here ya go NZKTM...... this is what the muffler should look like :niceone:

Of a Gatling gun....:) Does it shoot other bikes as you pass them...:)
No, my one has only got one hole...As the actress said to the bishop...:spanking:

[dino3310]

Of a Gatling gun....:) Does it shoot other bikes as you pass them...:)
:

naa only the KLRs :laugh:

[Paladin]

Here ya go NZKTM...... this is what the muffler should look like :niceone:

is that thing even legal?!!!!!

:whistle:

[Paladin]

..........
No, my one has only got one hole...As the actress said to the bishop...:spanking:

That humour SO reminds me of England!

:hug:

[Waihou Thumper]

Put on the DR as a result of a nasty fall....really nasty....:shit:
Fell over in my garage onto a concrete floor, landed right on the end of the bar. Pushed it up and forward, hence new bars....
I got some Sunlines, apparently as good if not better then Renthal.
Had to drill holes to attach switch blocks as the old bars had these recesses in them.
It is looking good.
I have also had the rear wheel re laced, nice job done, it is looking smart and shiney. Geez, the brakes are expensive! for old drum variety...
Had to go OEM unfortunately....
Two new Heidenaus K60 to go onto the bike, new chain and sprocket set. Barkbusters next week and this tourist is ready for whatever the South can throw at him! :sunny:

I will post a couple of photos soon as it is all done....:yes:

[NordieBoy]

I got some Sunlines, apparently as good if not better then Renthal.
Had to drill holes to attach switch blocks as the old bars had these recesses in them.
Ummm, don't drill holes. File off the switch block tabs.


Geez, the brakes are expensive! for old drum variety...
Had to go OEM unfortunately....
Go to a brake shop. We got some truck brake material bonded to the XR shoes. A lot cheaper.

You need to ask us first - much cheaper :Punk:

[Waihou Thumper]

Ummm, don't drill holes. File off the switch block tabs.




But, after 21 years, it hasn't done anything too bad, so maybe it will be okay.
Anyway, the switch blocks would eventually come loose and I didn't want to risk loose blocks etc and over tightening screws...
If it weakens the bar? I am not going to put that amount of stresses on it, I hope...
:no:

[JATZ]

FYI....
Picked up a set of flatslides (4 of) from a gsxr750 today for nuthin, been down in the man-cave since I got home and they fit :Punk:after a bit of fiddling....
Just got to work out how to mount the suction from the fuel pump and make a bracket to hold the throttle cable, and source some sort of air filter setup and then......fire this puppy up :eek:
And then the fun begins with jetting....... God I hope this works

[Waihou Thumper]

FYI....
Picked up a set of flatslides (4 of) from a gsxr750 today for nuthin, been down in the man-cave since I got home and they fit :Punk:after a bit of fiddling....
Just got to work out how to mount the suction from the fuel pump and make a bracket to hold the throttle cable, and source some sort of air filter setup and then......fire this puppy up :eek:
And then the fun begins with jetting....... God I hope this works

Dr Frankenstein....:)

[dino3310]

nave put that picture up and the specs for that air pod filter boot thingymajig, fark if i can remember which page though. fark the throttle responce would be awesome you gonna be eatin tyres bro :Punk:

[nooles]

FYI....
Picked up a set of flatslides (4 of) from a gsxr750 today for nuthin, been down in the man-cave since I got home and they fit :Punk:after a bit of fiddling....
Just got to work out how to mount the suction from the fuel pump and make a bracket to hold the throttle cable, and source some sort of air filter setup and then......fire this puppy up :eek:
And then the fun begins with jetting....... God I hope this works

I've got a set of carbs and a pipe if your after one:shifty:

[JATZ]

nave put that picture up and the specs for that air pod filter boot thingymajig, fark if i can remember which page though. fark the throttle responce would be awesome you gonna be eatin tyres bro :Punk:

If it works it's gunna be.....:shit:
Tyres...... hadn't thought of that....... ah well, so be it




I've got a set of carbs and a pipe if your after one:shifty:

P.M. sent

[dino3310]

shit the blue BIG might get faster than the Orange with those mods :laugh:

[nooles]

shit the blue BIG might get faster than the Orange with those mods :laugh:

The BLUE ones WERE always faster than the orange ones dino:bleh::laugh:

[Waihou Thumper]

The BLUE ones WERE always faster than the orange ones dino:bleh::laugh:

I did get offered a nice Titanium RMZ pipe for the bike for hundy, they said we could make it fit...I said WOF legal? He said, "fuk it, I write the WOF's of course it is.."
Might give it a go...Have to keep up with the Jatz's...:)

[nooles]

I did get offered a nice Titanium RMZ pipe for the bike for hundy, they said we could make it fit...I said WOF legal? He said, "fuk it, I write the WOF's of course it is.."
Might give it a go...Have to keep up with the Jatz's...:)

I'll have to give ya a race thru the Tangarakau gorge and see if you can keep up this time now that your on a BIG and not a ktm:done:

[Waihou Thumper]

I'll have to give ya a race thru the Tangarakau gorge and see if you can keep up this time now that your on a BIG and not a ktm:done:

:soon:....we will see if the DRPig is race ready first...:done:

[dino3310]

keep up! BIG! race! :rolleyes:
its got nothing to do with the donkey your riding, we all know a certian 400cc that kicks most of our arses :Pokey::lol:

[nooles]

FYI....
Picked up a set of flatslides (4 of) from a gsxr750 today for nuthin, been down in the man-cave since I got home and they fit :Punk:after a bit of fiddling....
Just got to work out how to mount the suction from the fuel pump and make a bracket to hold the throttle cable, and source some sort of air filter setup and then......fire this puppy up :eek:
And then the fun begins with jetting....... God I hope this works

Pair of carbs should have turned up at your workplace today mate, give me a yell if theres anything else you need I may have floating round:niceone:

[JATZ]

Pair of carbs should have turned up at your workplace today mate, give me a yell if theres anything else you need I may have floating round:niceone:

Yip... arrived safe and sound :clap: should be up and running again by the w/end.
I'll be in touch

[JATZ]

FYI

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/drmano1.jpg


+ some other characters

[Underground]

Now thats a nice idea for carrying some beer in and staying upright on the slippery stuff , you getting one Jatz ?

[Waihou Thumper]

189640189641

Spare parts bike for the 750s, or a good project...I like this one, thing is, it is in CHCH. Might be interested, if I get this I can say goodbye to the Dusty..:) for this year...Hmm, decisions to be made.

[dino3310]

i wouldnt buy it for spare parts for your 88'750 its a slightly different bike, to much too spend for fuck all spares, would make an awesome project bike, or ride as is. im surprized James hasnt bid on it yet....:lol: hard to get one of those now a days.

would be good to get and try to Nave it:2thumbsup

[Waihou Thumper]

Engine wise is the only difference Dino, right? Discs on the back and fuel tank is smaller...It would make a great project yes and if it is road legal, jusr ride it as is...:)

[dino3310]

tank, fairings, motor, swingarm, not much left after that.
for what hes asking it would be either a briliant buy or a piece of shit, would go look before bidding.
if i could i would:yes:

i think nave got his at 80k put new piston and shit in and hes gottn over 200k, well worth a look if its in reasonable running order

[JATZ]

I've seen it now :yes: and I am tempted, but I think I would rather have a V-twin as a third bike.
Wonder if he'd sell just the muffler and pipe ?

[dino3310]

I've seen it now :yes: and I am tempted, but I think I would rather have a V-twin as a third bike.
Wonder if he'd sell just the muffler and pipe ?

buy it, swap the pipe then sell it on:shifty:

[junkmanjoe]

I've seen it now :yes: and I am tempted, but I think I would rather have a V-twin as a third bike.
Wonder if he'd sell just the muffler and pipe ?

Yup i see a silver KTM in your future................... hang on there is one in hastings i think....

JMJ

[JATZ]

buy it, swap the pipe then sell it on:shifty:

Gotta climb over, go around bikes to get to the far corner of the shed now ! and there's already 1 parked outside.
And......I wouldn't be very popular if I pulled the pin on the D.B. to buy another bike :bash: unless it was a "prezzy" for MrsJatz :D

[Waihou Thumper]

Has anyone experimented or obtained or manufactured a front headlight protector for the DR750s? I was looking at the metal bracket kind with the cross hatched wire, I think it would look quite good. I bet those lamps are expensive to repair? Does the DR650 lamp fit the DR750s? Anyone know?

[Woodman]

Just put a headlight skin on it. Just sticks on and absorbs the shock of any stone hits. You could do about 4 headlights with the normal car sized pack.

[nooles]

189640189641

Spare parts bike for the 750s, or a good project...I like this one, thing is, it is in CHCH. Might be interested, if I get this I can say goodbye to the Dusty..:) for this year...Hmm, decisions to be made.

Anybody on here got their eye on it, if not I'll take it under my wing and offer it a nice home with other easygoing mature fat pigs:laugh:
I seem to have an addiction with bikes with big tanks:shifty:
Is there a cure or am I doomed:no:

[Waihou Thumper]

All yours...Go for it! :)

[JATZ]

Anybody on here got their eye on it, if not I'll take it under my wing and offer it a nice home with other easygoing mature fat pigs:laugh:
I seem to have an addiction with bikes with big tanks:shifty:
Is there a cure or am I doomed:no:

She's all yours big fellah. Seems like a good price ATM too

[dino3310]

Anybody on here got their eye on it, if not I'll take it under my wing and offer it a nice home with other easygoing mature fat pigs:laugh:
I seem to have an addiction with bikes with big tanks:shifty:
Is there a cure or am I doomed:no:

your turning into a bike whore matey or are ya tryin to catch up to 10bikekid

[dino3310]

whats the story no one keen on the 800, $2385....not bad

[Eddieb]

Bugger someone in Chch got it. Wish I had seen that earlier as a mate in Hamiltron is looking for a cheap adv bike and quite likes the Bigs, that wouldn't have suited him perfectly.

[dino3310]

some goodies here, scroll down there a few photos of the master blaster himself:Punk:
http://translate.google.co.nz/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.rallye-tenere.net/Suzuki.html&ei=sKheS_SlAYGUkAXhi9CWAg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CDIQ7gEwCQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3DGaston%2BRahier%2BDR-z%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1R2AMSA_enNZ335%26sa%3DG

[NordieBoy]

DR Z (ZETA) 800 (SR 42 / SR 43) from 1988

Air-cooled single-cylinder
A camshaft :D
Four valves
800 cc
67 hp
43 mm front fork with 300 mm travel
Monoshock Rear suspension and 260 mm travel
Front disc brake, and rear
Seat height: 880 mm
Tank: 64 liters
Dry weight 155 kg

[Herman Jelmet]

I'm excited. Very VERY excited can I sign up and win one?

[JATZ]

I'm excited. Very VERY excited can I sign up and win one?

I'll send you my bank account number and you can put the money in there, I'll send you a ticket and you may have a chance of winning one.
But if you don't hear from me again you havn't won :D

[dino3310]

how much are the tickets bro.....:mobile:
heres another linky to the man - fark he even got a fourth in 2000 in the tunesia rally, pretty awesome for an old fella :2guns:
http://translate.google.co.nz/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://www.motosclassicas70.com.br/gaston_rahier.htm&ei=KbFeS4WlI5iekQXep5irAg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CCUQ7gEwCTgK&prev=/search%3Fq%3DGaston%2BRahier%2BDR-z%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1R2AMSA_enNZ335%26sa%3DN%26sta rt%3D10

[Waihou Thumper]

how much are the tickets bro.....:mobile:
heres another linky to the man - fark he even got a fourth in 2000 in the tunesia rally, pretty awesome for an old fella :2guns:
http://translate.google.co.nz/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://www.motosclassicas70.com.br/gaston_rahier.htm&ei=KbFeS4WlI5iekQXep5irAg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CCUQ7gEwCTgK&prev=/search%3Fq%3DGaston%2BRahier%2BDR-z%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1R2AMSA_enNZ335%26sa%3DN%26sta rt%3D10

Nice info Dino, cheers....I wanted to paint my rims Suzuki survival orange to match the engine, gave up in the end, wouldn't last....Have to say though, I am impressed with the bikes handling and endurance for a 22 year old girl...:)
I want more 22 year olds...:)

[dino3310]

anniversery today RIP
194286

[dino3310]

i know you want it http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-285072640.htm
i know i do.
wonder what the reserve is?

[NordieBoy]

i know you want it http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-285072640.htm
i know i do.
wonder what the reserve is?

Very tidy.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20091205%20Xmas%20Toy%20Run/slides/20091205-102543-0013.jpg

[Willdat?]

I'm surprised he's selling it. He had it imported after owning a DR750 BIG for an extended period. Not original pant, but as Fran said very very tidy.

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-288507203.htm
FFS some one buy it for me....Quick before jatz gets it

[Eddieb]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-288507203.htm
FFS some one buy it for me....Quick before jatz gets it

Offered out at $5200 at the end of the last auction and no takers. Go on Jatz.