DR750/800 owners and those interested

[10bikekid]

MMmmmm might pay to let me have a ride, you follow behind and watch that exhaust for smoke:D

If he was riding your Honda how would he get close enough to see :shutup:

You know I'm just kidding :yes:

[Waihou Thumper]

We live in a beautiful country!
987 km today.....I was away early, did the usual, including Pureora, National Park and other routes. Found a new road on the way to Kimbolton, that was a nice change. Disappointed in the closed paper roads though :( around Raetahi. I got the obligatory snap in front of Mum and Dads place.....Stunning day! The DR performs well on fuel economy, that's for sure. Sat on 100-110 kph to see how well she went.

[dino3310]

and i bet you spend most of today cleaning it:D

[Waihou Thumper]

and i bet you spend most of today cleaning it:D

Nope:) Like a Wok, if you clean it you spoil the flavour mate...This one is gonna get a good coating of dust, a protective layer...
Put it this way, you can spot the leaks if it dirty aye.

[10bikekid]

We live in a beautiful country!
987 km today.....I was away early, did the usual, including Pureora, National Park and other routes. Found a new road on the way to Kimbolton, that was a nice change. Disappointed in the closed paper roads though :( around Raetahi. I got the obligatory snap in front of Mum and Dads place.....Stunning day! The DR performs well on fuel economy, that's for sure. Sat on 100-110 kph to see how well she went.










Well that is a good run indeed, Usually 650ks and I'm done for the day :sweatdrop

Did some calcs on your trip (was easier than doing the actual ride)

Figure you used 50-55 litres of fuel, 2 and a bit tank fulls on 800's 24 litre tank, If you left at 6am spent 11 - 12 hours in the saddle at an average of 80-90kph (allowing for towns) and 2-4 hours stop time you arrived home between 9-10pm (completely knackered)

Not a stalker just into numbers :wacko:

Would have been a good shake down for DR and obviosly its up for the job :headbang:

Im inspired and might watch some more riding on TV :cool:

Nah, must get down you guys way when I'm freed up in a few weeks (birthday parties and Wedding aniversaries to attend to at the mo :crazy:)

If you want to you could map out trip for us but I'm guessing you were to busy churning out the mile to take to many pics :2thumbsup

[10bikekid]

and i bet you spend most of today cleaning it:D

I bet he spent it on the Couch:mellow:

[dino3310]

heres the slower blue model on terdme
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-586517307.htm

[Waihou Thumper]

heres the slower blue model on terdme
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-586517307.htm


That the original Nelson one? :) Looks familiar?

[dino3310]

naa dont think so, different chain guard and hand gaurds + it looks too tidy:laugh:

buggard if i would pay that much for it

[dino3310]

Hows the 800, you been out much on her

[Waihou Thumper]

Hows the 800, you been out much on her


Love it, ridden it once or twice when I can find time. That 1000km blast down south made me like it :)
Reg on hold now for the winter....unless some pingers come my way, I will not be riding much. Legally riding that is ....

[JATZ]

heres the slower blue model on terdme

Who cares if'n they're slower ? They LOOK ! way cooler :D
Tis a bit spendy for one though.


That the original Nelson one? :) Looks familiar?


If your meaning my old one then no, I'd tidyed up the back end of mine. It ended up in Te Puke.

[dino3310]

Who cares if'n they're slower ? They LOOK ! way cooler :D


.

Jeesh took ya time mate:bleh:

[JATZ]

Jeesh took ya time mate:bleh:

Thought I'd let you think you'd gotten away with it :D
Beside which.... Everybody knows your crackers and blue ones are better :Pokey:

[10bikekid]

Who cares if'n they're slower ? They LOOK ! way cooler :D
Tis a bit spendy for one though.


If your meaning my old one then no, I'd tidyed up the back end of mine. It ended up in Te Puke.

Having owned both I wouldn't be so sure 750 is slower, less thumpy, lighter and more Orange maybe, but slower:confused:

Do we know anyone in Nelson as am heading that way in a couple of weeks (would my wife be upset if some Bikie mates visited on our romantic weekend <_<)

[NordieBoy]

Didn't you get the memo?
Nelson is closed for the school holidays.

[dino3310]

its back http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-591964022.htm looks bloody tidy

[10bikekid]

Man mine must be worth gold then :msn-wink:

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/a2068f31-3d8f-400c-b2f5-7d590b88c800.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/800rider/media/a2068f31-3d8f-400c-b2f5-7d590b88c800.jpg.html)

Its gained a little bit of grunt since the engine was rebuilt is a bit smoother and doesn't dirty the oil like it used to.

[dino3310]

how are the gold tech valves holding up.
oil was clean when i had her,
yeah mate she has to be one of the tidiest in NZ

[10bikekid]

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Didn't you get the memo?
Nelson is closed for the school holidays.

What I do know about Nelson now from personal experience is that when it buckets down everywhere else its sunny there :Punk:

[10bikekid]

how are the gold tech valves holding up.
oil was clean when i had her,
yeah mate she has to be one of the tidiest in NZ

Gold tech valves ? (that could explain its exeptional offroading capacity for its size :shifty:)

Oil is still mint clear after 1200 ks but I guess some of that would be the fact motor was mint clean inside at rebuild

Its a goodan me thinks :niceone:

[dino3310]

Naaa just the stickers are the real thing:laugh:

[10bikekid]

Naaa just the stickers are the real thing:laugh:

Ill pretend I never heard that so they are real to me :rolleyes:

[Eddieb]

$2500 buy now, includes spare tank and side panels.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-600198625.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/264843970.jpg

[dino3310]

shit he had something like $4500 6months ago:shit:
sux that im broke as usual:facepalm: would be a bloody good buy at 2200:(

[10bikekid]

And I'm trying to keep my credit card bill down :(

though it would save having to swap tires and it is just round the corner :rolleyes:

[dino3310]

go on do it

[Eddieb]

go on do it

You do it Dino so I can take it for a ride. I haven't ridden a Big yet.

[dino3310]

You do it Dino so I can take it for a ride. I haven't ridden a Big yet.

ok i'll do it.....






Eddie can i borrow 3K:lol:

[10bikekid]

A Friend of mine in Auckland bought it (he just facebooked me) so might take it for a ride soon :yes:

[dino3310]

bl@#dy Aucklanders

:lol:

[10bikekid]

bl@#dy Aucklanders

:lol:

Our reward for all the traffic we have to put up with :eek5:

[JATZ]

http://youtu.be/G0LGsqSdxqA

from here >>>> http://www.suzuki-vstrom.com/history/index.html

:D

[NordieBoy]

from here >>>> http://www.suzuki-vstrom.com/history/index.html

:D

The modern bikes look to "float" more over the surface.
Those bikes seem to have gravity sucking them down into the track...

[10bikekid]

The modern bikes look to "float" more over the surface.
Those bikes seem to have gravity sucking them down into the track...

Could it be the extra 50+kg :eek5:

[10bikekid]

from here >>>> http://www.suzuki-vstrom.com/history/index.html

:D

Nice, These Dakar based bikes handle nice as adventure bikes, the 750 feels just like a big dirt bike with aggressive tires and can do 90% of the trails a motorcrosser can (a bit slower of course)

[10bikekid]

DR, just cruising

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[dino3310]

careful mate, they might think your trying to crash there hero parade

[10bikekid]

careful mate, they might think your trying to crash there hero parade

No issues, they were friends of mine, DR was closest thing to a Harley I could find in the garage (piston about the same size) and performance near dead even. (KTM would have been a right pain riding with them as when following you run the risk of a collision out of every corner :crazy:)

Made a break at end of ride though as DR craved for some off roading
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[Night Falcon]

always wondered why the exhaust is slung so low on the Big DR, just looks a bit odd to me and cant be good for river crossings. Owners seem happy to leave them there...any reason for not raising them does anyone know?

[10bikekid]

always wondered why the exhaust is slung so low on the Big DR, just looks a bit odd to me and cant be good for river crossings. Owners seem happy to leave them there...any reason for not raising them does anyone know?

Lower centre of gravity and authenticity, as this is one of the tell tale ID's for a DR750, if you lift them up :nono:they look like every other bike :(

[dino3310]

tell you what though, that low slung zorst was a asset for the throw over panniers and stuff, didnt have to worry about guards and racks with my luggage, never drowned in a all the streams i went across, it was based of the dakar version which would explain the low slung as most dakar bikes are.
plus the later 800 zorst's look kinda gay:bleh: and i wouldnt want to confuse the 2 as i reckon this ones the bestest model:Punk::chase:

[dino3310]

wouldnt mind setting up a zorst like that on the XR like the ones those rallye crfs use:Punk:

[Night Falcon]

No worries about melting indicators with it way down low....KTM should have taken a leaf from their book on that front...just like BMW did copying its big honker :shifty:

[10bikekid]

tell you what though, that low slung zorst was a asset for the throw over panniers and stuff, didnt have to worry about guards and racks with my luggage, never drowned in a all the streams i went across, it was based of the dakar version which would explain the low slung as most dakar bikes are.
plus the later 800 zorst's look kinda gay:bleh: and i wouldnt want to confuse the 2 as i reckon this ones the bestest model:Punk::chase:

Agreed
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800riders original bike
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[dino3310]

my favourite photos of MY BIG
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[Waihou Thumper]

my favourite photos of MY BIG


Nope, she's mine! and now....the other fella's
She gets around a bit don't she...Bikes a slut! Had more rides than a Kings Cross whore...:)
Mind you, always liked a reliable ride, aye Dino...

[dino3310]

so you both got my seconds:laugh:

yip shes a reliable beasty, one bike i'll always regret parting with

[Waihou Thumper]

so you both got my seconds:laugh:

yip shes a reliable beasty, one bike i'll always regret parting with

Really feel sorry for the last guy though....:puke:

[10bikekid]

She's cleaned up her act nowadays and is a one man bike :shifty:
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nice pics btw Dino :headbang:

You got any Mark

[dino3310]

This is how she looked when i first sighted her on trade me
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[dino3310]

some past shots
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aaaaaahhhhhh the memories:baby:

[10bikekid]

She was looking mint back then :eek5:

Still a great bike and am enjoying her on the road quite a bit now weather is a little warmer, thumbs along nicely at 110ks without even breaking a sweat.
Saw 155kph along beach the other day and then backed it off to 140ks and ran along at that for about 5 minutes easy

[dino3310]

mint 800 for sale http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362489&referrerid=108476

[10bikekid]

mint 800 for sale http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362489&referrerid=108476

Certainly A good one (if your an Aussie) http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22430176&postcount=14881

Must go back and say Hello To the ADVrider guys :facepalm::Police:

Unless you want to post link up there for them so can say hello at this end, remember talking to Aussie a bit over the years he was good sort

Big out playing with Big boys yesterday
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[JATZ]

No worries about melting indicators with it way down low....:

But they're good at burning the arse out of saddlebags DAMHIK :facepalm:



Certainly A good one (if your an Aussie) http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22430176&postcount=14881

Must go back and say Hello To the ADVrider guys :facepalm::Police:

Unless you want to post link up there for them so can say hello at this end, remember talking to Aussie a bit over the years he was good sort

Yeah...he's a good bugger :D We stayed with him when we were over that way. I spoke to Robmoto a couple of times. Would've called in on him too but it meant a ride from Melbourne to Bathurst and back in 2 days. I'll catch up with him next time, take one of his show ponies out and get it filthy :D

[dino3310]

But they're good at burning the arse out of saddlebags DAMHIK :facepalm:

wasn't that the fault of you sitting it to far back on an aftermarket exhaust :laugh:

Yeah...he's a good bugger :D We stayed with him when we were over that way. I spoke to Robmoto a couple of times. Would've called in on him too but it meant a ride from Melbourne to Bathurst and back in 2 days. I'll catch up with him next time, take one of his show ponies out and get it filthy :D

the paint might melt if they got covered in mud, don't think ive seen any covered in mud.......

common Rob post up some photos to prove me wrong:bleh:

[Eddieb]

Another BIG on TM

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-649748133.htm

$4000 ono, 105,000km's though

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/287944876.jpg

[dino3310]

:LOL: i just saw that to, hopped on here to post it up and wallah eddies beaten me to it.

looks familiar is that Bushybutts old one?

[10bikekid]

Would be a great road slash gravel tourer

Whats the story with the Ks, 105.000 on add:pinch: and 15,408 on speedo ?

What do you think Dino, a good excuse for a trip down memory lane to make the point
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[dino3310]

:clap::clap::headbang:

[10bikekid]

Had the 750 out on the gravel a few weeks ago and O dear I think it might be quicker point to point than the KTM, how embarrassing :facepalm:

I know there was an unnamed KTM990 rider that was looking at it twice to try figure out what was going on

The point being DR Bigs are a very balanced bike on the gravel (though I'm sure the Kenda trackmasters that were sticking like glue helped a bit)
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[dino3310]

i found the only balance issue was a slow first gear (riding the clutch slow) u turn :brick:
after the first off i got use to it:laugh:

[Waihou Thumper]

mint 800 for sale http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362489&referrerid=108476

Me thinks the speedo is a replacement? Might that be right?
I wonder if he would take $3200 :) Nice to have a twin in the garage, spares even....a hack, trail, forestry, beach bike...:)

[dino3310]

Me thinks the speedo is a replacement? Might that be right?
I wonder if he would take $3200 :) Nice to have a twin in the garage, spares even....a hack, trail, forestry, beach bike...:)

can be a bugga to push when there stuck 288675

[10bikekid]

can be a bugga to push when there stuck 288675

Better than a KTM though (this mornings little mishap:confused:) http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/159227-ABSAR-(Auckland-Based-Saturday-Adventure-Rides)?p=1130626824#post1130626824
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[Waihou Thumper]

It will be and includes brand new battery, brand new Garmin Montana 650t (Topo maps and road maps) Hard wired to the bike and RAM mount included.
Fresh Warrant of Fitness as of 07/12/13 and Registration until February 2014.
Brakes freshly bled, new oil change and filters done....
Includes fog lights, heated grips (new version), Givi top box - nice ADV one, silver and black, can be used as top or side case.

47000km, runs like a Swiss watch/Austrian Tram/German Watch....accurate, quiet and reliable! :)


PM me if you are interested and I will in time get this up on trade me and include a load of photos of the bike.

I have a new bike and don't want to sell it but no room in the garage....

I will sell it for $6300 with everything aboard, ride it and enjoy.
Without the GPS and fittings.....$5500, firm price.

[Eddieb]

It will be and includes brand new battery, brand new Garmin Montana 650t (Topo maps and road maps) Hard wired to the bike and RAM mount included.
Fresh Warrant of Fitness as of 07/12/13 and Registration until February 2014.
Brakes freshly bled, new oil change and filters done....
Includes fog lights, heated grips (new version), Givi top box - nice ADV one, silver and black, can be used as top or side case.

47000km, runs like a Swiss watch/Austrian Tram/German Watch....accurate, quiet and reliable! :)


PM me if you are interested and I will in time get this up on trade me and include a load of photos of the bike.

I have a new bike and don't want to sell it but no room in the garage....

I will sell it for $6300 with everything aboard, ride it and enjoy.
Without the GPS and fittings.....$5500, firm price.

LMVD :lol:

[10bikekid]

LMVD :lol:

Everyone has a right to change their undies, Oop I mean bikes, every now and then :shutup:

Would love to buy myself but would like to know what excuse one would use for selling such a cool bike :nono:

[Waihou Thumper]

LMVD :lol:


:Oi:.....once again another valuable comment :) from our esteemed biker community.
No wonder people lose interest here and disappear!

[Waihou Thumper]

Everyone has a right to change their undies, Oop I mean bikes, every now and then :shutup:

Would love to buy myself but would like to know what excuse one would use for selling such a cool bike :nono:

Pretty obvious I thought, I have another pending and want this more than the other....
But happy to keep it if it don't sell. After all, one just has to get on this and ride it, it is ready! :)

AND I cannot afford to keep three bikes.....it is a simple matter really.

[dino3310]

:Oi:.....once again another valuable comment :) from our esteemed biker community.
No wonder people lose interest here and disappear!


i dont know mate, it keeps some of us amused:D

[10bikekid]

i dont know mate, it keeps some of us amused:D

You got to laugh otherwise you'd cry (:cry:something I do at even the thought of selling a bike )

[10bikekid]

Latest Big Shots

[dino3310]

still looks Fab:love: dont like the exhaust though:bleh:

[10bikekid]

still looks Fab:love: dont like the exhaust though:bleh:

Yer I like, In the exhausts defence it looks better in the flesh as is a meaty YZ unit :drool:

[JATZ]

Just cause I can ....:2thumbsup
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/ojwlfa8d_zps329c9220.gif

Slightly modified 750's

[10bikekid]

Hmm yum, and how is it you can ?

Need to get me another one and do that :eek: (cant butcher my original :nono:)

[dino3310]

Hmm yum, and how is it you can ?

Need to get me another one and do that :eek: (cant butcher my original :nono:)

offcourse you can, just dont paint it blue

[10bikekid]

offcourse you can, just dont paint it blue

Orange is the only option :rolleyes:

[10bikekid]

This happened a couple of weeks ago but since Doctor Big has finally started again I can tell it now without grimacing

Run of the mill ride up to the end of the beach early morning, tide was stalled low, so plenty of time, clever thought, lets see how the DR will do in the dunes.

Headed inland and straight into a quick sand trap, 1h later 3x dig outs and a push from a 4WDer and we were going again.

Give the dunes a miss after that I thought, cruising back down the beach at about 100k's and was checking out for entry points to the left, and the next thing there's water in front of me which got deeper by the time I hit it.

Was sure I would be yanked off the bike but we got through only to splutter to a halt a little further down the beach, tide coming in quickly now and couldn't move the beast up the shore line at all, left it to dry for a while and finally flagged down a 4WD ute, DR would not start so we threw the 180kg + lump on the back and hoped we had not left to late to get back, DR was eventually delivered to the Bike park were some of my comrades awaited to transport me home,

1 week later wouldnt start even off jumper leads :crazy:

Saturday she had finally dried out (no water got in engine only electrics), took her for a run and we are all good to go again. :sweatdrop

First time I've run into a wave in nearly 35years of running up the beach and I'm hoping its the last :facepalm:

[dino3310]

that rubber sock covered bunch of wiring under the dash is a vulnerable spot, why its not under the seat i dont know, prolly not enough room, never had a problem on stream crossings but then i wasnt hitting them at 100 clicks:eek:
one trip up to fletchers the electrics died on me not far from the top, no lights nothing but the motor would run, one thing i like about the SR41 is the ability to push start and its real easy with correct technique... anyways long story short after stripping the bike at camp we found that the solder under the ignition key switch had let go on the terminal.... easy fix:banana:

[fridayflash]

whats an sr41 dino?

[dino3310]

whats an sr41 dino?

1988 and maybe99 DR750 the first model of production BIGs, they had the manual decomp:headbang:

there was the SR41 then SR42 then SR43 before they stopped production.... there was the ZETA model but that was the suki race bike

[fridayflash]

aha, the wall of coolness eh!

[nooles]

Yep as dino said that black sock under the front beak gets water in it and causes some little issue's lol. I spray mine with marine crc or long life and that keeps me out of trouble.:banana:

[dino3310]

aha, the wall of coolness eh!

yeah baby

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[dino3310]

Yep as dino said that black sock under the front beak gets water in it and causes some little issue's lol. I spray mine with marine crc or long life and that keeps me out of trouble.:banana:

that silocon 808 from crc is another good one bro, good for making ya bike shiny to, just dont spray it on ya seat:eek:

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[10bikekid]

that rubber sock covered bunch of wiring under the dash is a vulnerable spot, why its not under the seat i dont know, prolly not enough room, never had a problem on stream crossings but then i wasnt hitting them at 100 clicks:eek:
one trip up to fletchers the electrics died on me not far from the top, no lights nothing but the motor would run, one thing i like about the SR41 is the ability to push start and its real easy with correct technique... anyways long story short after stripping the bike at camp we found that the solder under the ignition key switch had let go on the terminal.... easy fix:banana:


Yep as dino said that black sock under the front beak gets water in it and causes some little issue's lol. I spray mine with marine crc or long life and that keeps me out of trouble.:banana:

Thanks guys should do something about that

Lazy Aucklanders we just wait weeks till it dries out

PS, how are you and your travels MR Nooles, It must be time for a DRBig rally soon (could let the odd impostor bike in as support vehicles)

[Waihou Thumper]

I haven't advertised yet, it is on here...
Just dropped the asking $500....
$5000 now...:) or best offer.

[10bikekid]

I haven't advertised yet, it is on here...
Just dropped the asking $500....
$5000 now...:) or best offer.

Would love to buy it but two issues sheds full and money tree bare, (third one wife)

But perhaps you could tempt my by bringing it on the ride http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/164915-The-alternative-Waikato-ADV-riders-thread?p=1130716223#post1130716223

[10bikekid]

296778296779296776296780296777Well decided it was time have another go and try not to drown the Bike this time :rolleyes:
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Did the Golf course entrance at Murawai missed the bike park entrance as was watching for rouge waves and ended up going off at Wilsons Road (one of the coolest beach access rides around and stop in to buzz a local trail rider on the way home

[Waihou Thumper]

$4750 firm :)....
It really, really has to go....!!

:)

[10bikekid]

$4750 firm :)....
It really, really has to go....!!

:)

Temptress :facepalm: :drool:

[Waihou Thumper]

Temptress :facepalm: :drool:

I will be losing money big time, but it has to go....

[dino3310]

I will be losing money big time, but it has to go....


you mean BIG time:what:

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[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-752454722.htm

[10bikekid]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-752454722.htm

I'm sorry to say but these are freekin good bikes and everyone should have one in their garage :yes:

Perhaps the best all rounder I've ever owned :cool:

And they certainly aint no _ _ _
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[Waihou Thumper]

This would be a great buy, Low Kms, mainstand, heated grips fog lights, nice rear top box (Givi) etc etc..
Everything works as it should and it goes great!
$4400....Or seriously best offer..0272672340
I would take anything close to this price guys.
Registration on hold, will get a warrant just not riding anymore, giving this up for someone else.

304545 304546 304547 304548

[10bikekid]

Did you change the graphics ?, could you take some close ups off them please, would have to remove any skulls or other dark stuff

Might consider for my future motorcycle museum :shifty:

[Waihou Thumper]

Did you change the graphics ?, could you take some close ups off them please, would have to remove any skulls or other dark stuff

Might consider for my future motorcycle museum :shifty:

The last photo Mark, they are just splashes of what are meant to look like paint I guess, grey and black splotches...
Nothing sinister there. I think as this bike was a German original import, it was a horrid pink style graphics...The last owner had these graphics imported and changed the whole bike.

[10bikekid]

The last photo Mark, they are just splashes of what are meant to look like paint I guess, grey and black splotches...
Nothing sinister there. I think as this bike was a German original import, it was a horrid pink style graphics...The last owner had these graphics imported and changed the whole bike.

Yer I met him at Cycle spot, so why does the DR not suit you, to roady ? (I did say that) my original was quite good at the track and on tour, gravel good to, but bad offroad
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[Waihou Thumper]

Yer I met him at Cycle spot, so why does the DR not suit you, to roady ? (I did say that) my original was quite good at the track and on tour, gravel good to, but bad offroad




It's a great bike but like I said, giving up the riding......for now.
Plenty of power, good for the beach etc but sure it ain't no off roader, but never bought it with that intention anyway.
I actually prefer it to the BMW I have...

[Waihou Thumper]

$4000 will own it, buy it now anyone?
Seriously! :gob:
You get it all! Fog lights, heated grips, Givi top box, DR800s, 46k odd on the dial, no issues...
Reg on hold, warrant will be required....is all.
New Motobatt battery. And a few tyres sitting in the garage, new and some just a couple of hundred Kms on them...

[10bikekid]

$4000 will own it, buy it now anyone?
Seriously! :gob:
You get it all! Fog lights, heated grips, Givi top box, DR800s, 46k odd on the dial, no issues...
Reg on hold, warrant will be required....is all.
New Motobatt battery. And a few tyres sitting in the garage, new and some just a couple of hundred Kms on them...

I'm heading to PNG in two days for a week or so, so if you still got it (after all the bumps were giving this thread tempt me again)

BTW told a Friend who has another 800 so he will be checking this out

Hope you understand my mind is too full of other stuff to even consider till then (though no doubt I will think about it more than I want to :yes:)

Just for old times sake
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[Waihou Thumper]

Fresh warrant today, so the price has increased...! :)

[10bikekid]

Fresh warrant today, so the price has increased...! :)

You want to keep dont you :msn-wink:

Hows your LC400 going ?

[Waihou Thumper]

You want to keep dont you :msn-wink:

Hows your LC400 going ?

Nope, getting it legal to put on Trade Me...
The LC400 is going as well, for the right price of course.

[Waihou Thumper]

So I did.
Went for a ride yesterday around the Waikato. I did just on 200 km and she ran well.
I forgot what a great piece of land we have for riding around here...Waterworks road and Whitehall, simply superb.
Peria road another awesome piece of single lane road...
But she is still for sale if anyone wants to give me a nudge....:)

[10bikekid]

So I did.
Went for a ride yesterday around the Waikato. I did just on 200 km and she ran well.
I forgot what a great piece of land we have for riding around here...Waterworks road and Whitehall, simply superb.
Peria road another awesome piece of single lane road...
But she is still for sale if anyone wants to give me a nudge....:)



Without pictures it never happened :Police:

PS, nice

[Waihou Thumper]

Without pictures it never happened :Police:

PS, nice

Too busy riding to take photos.
Trust me, it happened....:)

[10bikekid]

Too busy riding to take photos.
Trust me, it happened....:)


Let us just use a little imagination then
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[dino3310]

you really love that photo dont you

[10bikekid]

you really love that photo dont you

You must be getting old and your memory failing, :yes: your thinking of this one :msn-wink:
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[Waihou Thumper]

:Pokey: You gotta get out more! The photo is like watching re runs of ground hog day....
If you are going to post a photo make it recent, like in the last few weeks or days even..:)

[Waihou Thumper]

you really love that photo dont you

Play nice..:)

[10bikekid]

:Pokey: You gotta get out more! The photo is like watching re runs of ground hog day....
If you are going to post a photo make it recent, like in the last few weeks or days even..:)

That would be a bit tricky as sold my 800 6 years ago therefore a recent shot would hardly have been relevant, and hadn't posted that first pic for over 4 years on this thread and second shot supposed to be annoying :msn-wink:

But if you insist, most recent shot at this corner, while I'm at it can I pour you guys some more lemon juice :pinch:

Would also retort that Mark if you would get your camera out a bit more it would save us all some grief :dodge:
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[Waihou Thumper]

while I'm at it can I pour you guys some more lemon juice :pinch:



:jerry:...........Nope! :Oi:
She sure is gonna look good with the Touratech bracket and the GPS of the vintage set up on her...
I have sourced one or three...all loaded with the latest maps as well...

[10bikekid]

Just Dropping in to say Hi to all

Sold my DR (bad move:facepalm:)

But have a 950ADV now as consulation so its not all bad (and if I can find a Good red 800 in the next few years Ill be happy)

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[10bikekid]

To heavy 1kg with brackets so had to go

(besides I dont drink:shit:)

PS, O yer I did buy our Bike, she is not to shabby for an Old Girl

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[10bikekid]

Yep Dino, awesome bike:yes: was talking to owner a couple of weeks a go in the shop while buying something your old DR and he took me outside and showed it to me (thought I was dreaming at first):facepalm:

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[10bikekid]

Well it has finally happened, DR Big is back on the road, the money tree is empty but after one proper ride I'd have to say it was worth it
:woohoo:

New main jet assemblies and floats have finally fixed the flooding problem and the old girl (24years is old in motorcycle terms) goes beaut.

It took half an hour to do the 55 ks from Murawia to South Head along the beach, somewhat encouraged by a V8 Hylux ute that travel most of the distance with me cruised at 100- 110 most of the way with the occasional burst up to 140 for good measure.

But that was just the beginning

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[10bikekid]

Phew finally finished work, thanks guys for the Christmas wishes and hope to catch up with some of you next year,
Dino would be easiest just being down the road and all and have been promising to bring his baby home for a ride :yes:

Will continue my ride story now

So I'm up the end of south head thinking its time to head into the dunes and test this baby out, drop the tire pressures down to 20psi which is enough to ride home on after (that reminds me need to pump them back up now)

So with a lump in my throat at the thought of getting a 170kg dirt bike stuck in the sand with not a soul around to help I headed for them hills, DR had plenty of power and was able to be lugged and still pull though without and issue and finally got to the base of the Monster dune where I stopped for the traditional V and peanut slab

TBC

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[10bikekid]

Pick up the DR800s tomorrow.....Metal Mulisha is my name...:)
I don't care if none of you are pleased for me, I am excited though....:woohoo:
I will be riding Sunday after playing with all of the bling in the garage Saturday night....Installing the Zumo 600 could be at the top of the list I suppose....
Clean him, take a look at the battery and the wiring.....Take some photos as well.





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[10bikekid]

Yip, thanks. I plan on getting North for Easter (Far North, Poutu, Ahipara and Spirits Bay) but for the time being, I will be happily riding the roads/tracks around South Waikato and the King Country. :)

Oh, the Zumo is a 660, so that's good! I just have to wire it to the bike somewhere. The battery is looking a tad crowded, hot grips, 12V socket, Givi fog lights....Have to look at wiring somewhere from an auxillary for some of this stuff. Not much draw but lots of connections, don't like that, rather would hard wire stuff if I can find a way.

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[10bikekid]

I went for a jaunt this morning around the Firth of Thames, Kaiaua etc...
Great day and the bike performed flawlessly. I forgot just how comfortable the Big is :) I never went over 110kph, I am just trying fuel consumption first to see range on a tank. I will look at running it dry maybe Wednesday, put a bladder in the back of the Givi and just empty her out normal riding....I am guessing 400kph + I hope....?




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[10bikekid]

We live in a beautiful country!
987 km today.....I was away early, did the usual, including Pureora, National Park and other routes. Found a new road on the way to Kimbolton, that was a nice change. Disappointed in the closed paper roads though :( around Raetahi. I got the obligatory snap in front of Mum and Dads place.....Stunning day! The DR performs well on fuel economy, that's for sure. Sat on 100-110 kph to see how well she went.










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[10bikekid]

Love it, ridden it once or twice when I can find time. That 1000km blast down south made me like it :)
Reg on hold now for the winter....unless some pingers come my way, I will not be riding much. Legally riding that is ....

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[10bikekid]

Agreed
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800riders original bike
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[10bikekid]

$4000 will own it, buy it now anyone?
Seriously! :gob:
You get it all! Fog lights, heated grips, Givi top box, DR800s, 46k odd on the dial, no issues...
Reg on hold, warrant will be required....is all.
New Motobatt battery. And a few tyres sitting in the garage, new and some just a couple of hundred Kms on them...

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[10bikekid]

Just read the thread from the beginning and bumped the some historic moments with the bikes, am wondering If I'm the only practicing DRBig rider left in NZ ?

This is the Original Orange BIg that Dino first posted about on page 1

Its had 3 owners sinse then in 2008 but this is the last owner it wont be leaving my shed till kingdom come now

Took her out for a burn the other day All the way from Murawai to Rimmers within half an hour of High tide second gear between 20-40kph for 12kms or so but she made it without missing a beat and not even to hot, got a look for Chris and his trainees upon turning up at the Bike Park (he seen it several times in our travels and shows some appreciation for the old girl)
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[Waihou Thumper]

am wondering If I'm the only practicing DRBig rider left in NZ ?


No....you aren't...

[10bikekid]

No....you aren't...

Cool your still riding yours then ?, if you look back on this page you can see when you bought it and one of you ride reports, I know I should buy it off you but sheez I'm trying to cut back (what about a part trade on a KTM950 ? ) (thought I best block out the number plate least angry Oscar comes round and slashes my tires :shutup:)
PS, Mark are you planning any rides this summer as could join you for a run
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[Oscar]

I dunno about "Angry Oscar", but ordinary Oscar thinks you're a boring twat and wouldn't waste his time with your tyres.

Note the correct use of "you're" and "your" in that sentence, Einstein.

[10bikekid]

I dunno about "Angry Oscar", but ordinary Oscar thinks you're a boring twat and wouldn't waste his time with your tyres.

Note the correct use of "you're" and "your" in that sentence, Einstein.

We need a peace pipe perhaps ? :drinknsin (though I don't think you really find me boring or you wouldn't bother replying)

DR picture to keep us on subject, she still got it in the sand, magic (PS, no stand used in the hastily taken picture :no: )
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[Waihou Thumper]

:psst:Looking at getting one of these...

http://www.twistingthrottle.com/buy-bike.html

306405


I have even bought an airfare one way to pick it up and haven't won the auction yet...
The price was too good, $55.00 to CHC from AKL. :niceone:
Fly down, camp out in his garage, put on the GPS and ride....
So...come the new year I might be the proud owner of a DL1000, all kitted out ready to ride with a chest of new spare parts as well.
It will be a plane, trains and automobiles episode getting there from Te Aroha, then it will be a long way home.....taking in a few days of scenery.
I looked at these tall bikes back in 2002 when they first came out. I liked them but they looked rather bare...This one doesn't.

[10bikekid]

:psst:Looking at getting one of these...

http://www.twistingthrottle.com/buy-bike.html

306405


I have even bought an airfare one way to pick it up and haven't won the auction yet...
The price was too good, $55.00 to CHC from AKL. :niceone:
Fly down, camp out in his garage, put on the GPS and ride....
So...come the new year I might be the proud owner of a DL1000, all kitted out ready to ride with a chest of new spare parts as well.
It will be a plane, trains and automobiles episode getting there from Te Aroha, then it will be a long way home.....taking in a few days of scenery.
I looked at these tall bikes back in 2002 when they first came out. I liked them but they looked rather bare...This one doesn't.



Its Mikes Bike, lot of history there (I spent 60days with This bike in the pages of his American journey) cool :Punk:

[Waihou Thumper]

Its Mikes Bike, lot of history there (I spent 60days with This bike in the pages of his American journey) cool :Punk:

Yes I know...I have spoken to him, and yes, it has history but only with one owner...:)
Yep, read his book too and if I win the auction I get four copies of books to read on the way home....:yes: He will autograph the change of ownership for me too...:)

[Waihou Thumper]

Take it away anyone.....:)
Nothing wrong, fresh Warrant of Fitness. Plenty of tyres and a cool GPS thrown in, with a Touratech mount!
Making room in the garage for a DL....

Saturday morning...

Mounted the GPS and Touratech mount to the cross brace. It looks good. Disconnected the driving lights and the heated grips from battery.
Not going to need these for summer, so will sit under seat until colder weather arrives.

[Waihou Thumper]

I finally got round to it. The KTM sold in days, the DR has loads of interest but not ridden by any potential buyers...

[Waihou Thumper]

My DR800s is coming back home to me and I am going to keep it :)
Due to unforeseen circumstances the previous owner has to sell it, so I bought it....
He has only done approx 500 km on it, so all good as far as I am concerned.

[dino3310]

There's room in my shed if yours is a little ful

[Waihou Thumper]

There's room in my shed if yours is a little full

Yes, getting that way mate, so I will bring the trailer over and park that there. Then there is room for the 3 Generations of Suzuki! :)


The bike was picked up this morning, I got her home and cleaned her, patted her and gave her a little once over...
Looking good and just as I left her, apart from the side-stand switch isolated (good thing) and the flood lights on the engine bars removed...
I was going to remove all of those things anyway as all of those electric farkles plays havoc with the charging system in as much, it don't.
Hence flt battery when riding!
Heated grips are now plug and play when required, the GPS will be wired and that's it. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

[10bikekid]

My DR800s is coming back home to me and I am going to keep it :)
Due to unforeseen circumstances the previous owner has to sell it, so I bought it....
He has only done approx 500 km on it, so all good as far as I am concerned.

So you sold it and bought it back again, nice, there is a elite FB page for your types https://www.facebook.com/groups/971164402902460/

PS, ordered a new shock for Dino's old bike http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-DR-750-89-90-YSS-Top-Line-Monoshock-/331228259869

[dino3310]

Go on mark I now you wanna
https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/941664733
Look at dem forks :drool:

[Waihou Thumper]

Now....They need to make bikes like this again...:) Naff music but....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTnY1XsufkY

[dino3310]

New you couldn't resist:yes:

[Night Falcon]

New you couldn't resist:yes:

How does he do it....where does he put em all?

[Waihou Thumper]

How does he do it....where does he put em all?

Perhaps Dino can look after one of them...? :msn-wink:
I think it is part orange too, so it must have at one stage re-incarnated a front end off a MXC..:)

[Waihou Thumper]

So you sold it and bought it back again, nice, there is a elite FB page for your types https://www.facebook.com/groups/971164402902460/

I don't subscribe to that.....:no:
Once upon a time I did, but no more..

[dino3310]

Perhaps Dino can look after one of them...? :msn-wink:
I think it is part orange too, so it must have at one stage re-incarnated a front end off a MXC..:)

I like the sound of that:2thumbsup

[10bikekid]

Go on mark I now you wanna
https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/941664733
Look at dem forks :drool:


Now....They need to make bikes like this again...:) Naff music but....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTnY1XsufkY

Thanks for buying that as saves me the Hassle, think that would be real good possibly the best model and great mods

Would be keen to catch up and check out the collection

Both the DR and the KLR are heading out tomorrow so will be swapping over for a comparison (results will most likely be DR is faster and KLR newer)

[Waihou Thumper]

Thanks for buying that as saves me the Hassle, think that would be real good possibly the best model and great mods



Would you have bought it, really?
Heading down Sunday morning to pick it up.....:)

[10bikekid]

Would you have bought it, really?
Heading down Sunday morning to pick it up.....:)



Would have been tempted, IMHO Its a better ADV bike than the next model, really quite off-road worthy and with the 800 motor and less weight should go very well to, you will know soon and would be keen to check that one out and compare notes

I notice a major weight difference for sure and even took this thing around the bike park ok
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[Night Falcon]

Found this video of the Big R

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN84J2F0Tjo

[Waihou Thumper]

Shame about the choice of music! Has to be muted to watch and then you lose the benefit of that lovely growl from the exhaust! :)

[Waihou Thumper]

I parked the DR outside for a bit, put what I thought was the steering lock on...
Well, it was locked and it also if turned a tad more not only locks but turns on a parking light...:) Nice European spec being a German DR 800s
Because it was a bright sunny day, didn't notice. Rolled it into the garage and used one of those flash jump starter thingy...worked a treat, got the engine going but no electrics obviously.
It is now on charge and will be I suppose for 18-24 hours...
Tell ya what, those little jump starters pack a punch, charge, start bikes, and will also charge cell phones, laptops etc. Handy piece of kit to take away. :)

[Waipukbiker]

Both my V/Strom and the Africa twin have 2 lock positions. Both activate a park light in the 2nd position. The AT came from Austria so dont know if the NZ new models had this feature.
Ive got one of those little power packs too and they are awesome. Mine will start a 4 cyl car if its just clicking the solenoid. Always carry it now.

[10bikekid]

KiwiBiker I remember this place, have had the Big out a few times since last post, So ahead of its time this bike, IMHO just a thing of awesomeness
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[Night Falcon]

the DR looks pretty awesome as well 10BK

[10bikekid]

And it even out oranges the KTM :shit:

[Night Falcon]

And it even out oranges the KTM :shit:

lets not get ahead of ourselves :no::no::no:

[10bikekid]

lets not get ahead of ourselves :no::no::no:

We are talking the colour of the two bikes in the picture, though I would think the DR might be a touch more reliable as well, 75k at strip down and piston did not need replacing :crazy:

[10bikekid]

So I can find easier on my favorites :)

[Waihou Thumper]

Time to let both of these go.
You know the bikes and you know who I am.....
I will post some photographs soon, but if you are seriously interested, flick me a call or text.....or sens me a PM.
The history of the bikes is second to none as is the performance.

Merry Christmas all out there....:cool:
I am sort of back into the riding thing.....Batteries on charge, for me and the bikes.

[R650R]

Tempting but so is this... even at about 3-4 times the price of the DR :)

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/11/08/ktm-790-adventure-r-prototype-unveiled-eicma/

[10bikekid]

Tempting but so is this... even at about 3-4 times the price of the DR :)

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/11/08/ktm-790-adventure-r-prototype-unveiled-eicma/

That's a new world

[dino3310]

tidy Beasty
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-2352951688.htm?rsqid=58467741a7ba43aba5aff3d3aa936 155-001

[MXNUT]

tidy Beasty
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-2352951688.htm?rsqid=58467741a7ba43aba5aff3d3aa936 155-001

Now you don't have to wait for `mark to sell you the BIG` as there is one there ready and waiting for you Deano :rolleyes: