Show us ya DR650!

[puddy]

Hi, I'm interested in DR650s with bigger than stock fuel tanks fitted. Anybody in Auckland have a DR650 with an oversize tank fitted that is free for a wee while today? Would be interested to take a look at the bike to see what the bike looks like. Cheers. Patrick. Going to bed now.Will check in the morning.

[Crisis management]

Pm sent....

[cooneyr]

IMS do a 18l tank. Transalper has one - see install pics here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=52087&highlight=dr650+ims). I also had one on my old DR - see for sale pics here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=77672&highlight=dr650+ims).

Alternatively there is the Safari Aqualine 32l tank. See pics of Far Queue's here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=76993&d=1195366135).

Cheers R

[puddy]

Thank you cooneyr and CRISIS!:niceone: I will call/text you CRISIS.

[puddy]

That Safari tank looks huge! Legend!

[Kaituna]

Hi pudding. Heres a pic of my bike with the 18lt IMS tank on. With a 14 tooth front sprocket I get about 280kms. With the 15 tooth, I get about 340kms. Much better than the poxy 175km out of the dumb standard tin tank. Tires are dunlop D606, perfect for gravel and fire breaks and surprisingly grippy on the seal. They just wont last long I reckon. But I don't care, they are worth the fun of drifting and digging farrows in the gravel roads.

[NordieBoy]

14/43 gearing I get about 320km out of the IMS and have got 20L back into it.

[Kaituna]

14/43 gearing I get about 320km out of the IMS and have got 20L back into it.

Maybe I tend to thrash the bugger a bit. I find that when riding on gravel my rear wheel spends a lot of time spinning out of corners. Im probably getting good distance if I rode unlike a man possessed...... perhaps Ill try someday?

[TLDV8]

465 kms (most at 130kmh (GPS) after lunch today,how did i get by with the stock tank. :2thumbsup
What is with the DR speedometer,143 kmh indicated = 130 kmh on the GPS with stock gearing.

The 18 litre IMS is probably the go for back home ?

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[Transalper]

....What is with the DR speedometer,143 kmh indicated = 130 kmh on the GPS with stock gearing.Indeed, I get basically the same result, speedo reads about 10% over the gps reading.

[far queue]

That Safari tank looks huge! Legend!
Yep, it's quite a handy size. No checking out the location of fuel stops when planning trips anymore :banana: Here's (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1042861&postcount=36) some more pics.

[Crisis management]

TLDLV8, whats the screen on the DR? Looks like it would be effective without becoming a head butting target in close stuff.....

[cooneyr]

Hi pudding. Heres a pic of my bike with the 18lt IMS tank on. With a 14 tooth front sprocket I get about 280kms. With the 15 tooth, I get about 340kms. Much better than the poxy 175km out of the dumb standard tin tank. Tires are dunlop D606, perfect for gravel and fire breaks and surprisingly grippy on the seal. They just wont last long I reckon. But I don't care, they are worth the fun of drifting and digging farrows in the gravel roads.

I recon you'll get about 2k-3k kms out of the D606's if you ride like that - I know cause I use to do it. :D Also got very similar range

Cheers R

[Bass]

TLDLV8, whats the screen on the DR? Looks like it would be effective without becoming a head butting target in close stuff.....

I'm interested as well.
Was good to meet you TLD when Jamie & I were In Darwin BTW

[ducatijim]

465 kms (most at 130kmh (GPS) after lunch today,how did i get by with the stock tank. :2thumbsup
What is with the DR speedometer,143 kmh indicated = 130 kmh on the GPS with stock gearing.

The 18 litre IMS is probably the go for back home ?

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Bugger the screen, I have a great Eagle on mine, however, I would like to know what old AIRFIELD THE FIRST PIX IS TAKEN ON? Cheers, Jamie

[meteor]

[QUOTE=TLDV8;1692982]
What is with the DR speedometer,143 kmh indicated = 130 kmh on the GPS with stock gearing. [QUOTE]

You'll find that GPS reads every 2 or 3 seconds and is a point to point calculation via satellite. GPS doesn't allow for corners or undulations in the road either. And odometers are seldom completely accurate anyway so if you're getting the same on both it'd be a miracle... but at that speed wouldn't be more keen on watching the raod anyway?

[Padmei]

You DR boys & girls would be proud to see there is a DR or 2 participating in the Australasian Safari. Give those pesky KTMs something to look out for...:cool:

[Crisis management]

You DR boys & girls would be proud to see there is a DR or 2 participating in the Australasian Safari. Give those pesky KTMs something to look out for...:cool:

But, but, but, they're only them little DRs....400's or summat!

Obviously this isn't a high performance event.....:oi-grr:

[GaZBur]

What is with the DR speedometer,143 kmh indicated = 130 kmh on the GPS with stock gearing.

That does appear a bit more out than I would expect. Mine is a 2006 reg K5 model, 173 on the clock is 163 on gps. It was a road tyre so expect a knob would read even more accurate having a higher profile. Gearing will make no difference to indicated speed but may affect actual top speed. Standard it looks like they are geared for an impossible 186kph at max revs. Drop to a 14 tooth front for a more achievable 173-177??Kph (real not indicated). Unless you intend to travel at a constant 130 kph the standard gearing is to tall. Are they a fun bike or what tho!

[puddy]

TLDLV8, whats the screen on the DR? Looks like it would be effective without becoming a head butting target in close stuff.....
Yeah, tell us about the screen!

[MXNUT]

But, but, but, they're only them little DRs....400's or summat!

You mean the fastest DR`s of them all !!

[NordieBoy]

You mean the fastest DR`s of them all !!

No, the 400's :D

[homer]

Just not long changed the gearing from 15/41 standard , to 14/43.
the bike ran fine at this gearing but round town it was reving to high for 3rd gear and to low to use 4th gear .
i have now changed the front sprocket back to a 15 tooth and now the final gearing is 15/43.
this seems to far better over the 14 front sprocket .
now round town is a third gear down to 2nd at times ride .
i can still use 4 th gear at 60 km and its fine up to 90, top from 90 km .
Has anyone else found this to be better than the 14 / 43 that most change to .

[Wannabike]

TLDLV8, whats the screen on the DR? Looks like it would be effective without becoming a head butting target in close stuff.....

I'm interested in that screen as well TLDLV8, what flavour is it?

[cooneyr]

Just not long changed the gearing from 15/41 standard , to 14/43.
the bike ran fine at this gearing but round town it was reving to high for 3rd gear and to low to use 4th gear .
i have now changed the front sprocket back to a 15 tooth and now the final gearing is 15/43.
this seems to far better over the 14 front sprocket .
now round town is a third gear down to 2nd at times ride .
i can still use 4 th gear at 60 km and its fine up to 90, top from 90 km .
Has anyone else found this to be better than the 14 / 43 that most change to .

Most people just change from the stock 15/41 to 14/41 till the original chain and rear sprocket wear out. After that 15/43 with the option of 14/43 seems to be a good compromise on ratios and chain/sprocket wear.

Transalper and I (when I had my DR) really liked the 15/43 ratio for adv riding from slower speed trails to road running. Nordie in Nelson likes the 14/43 ratio but he does a lot more hill work and less 1+ hour runs along straight highways. I'm not sure where you are based but if you have to do much highway running I'd be using the 15/43 ratio most of the time and if you are going to do any knarly stuff chuck the 14 front on. There is a 13 tooth front that can be made to fit for the extremely knarly stuff but you will probably be wanting a 250 at that point. Get in touch with Far Queue about the 13 tooth if you are interested in one.

Cheers R

[homer]

yeah thats sounds exactly the same reason ive change to the 15 on the front again .
seems to be the best comprimise .
cheers for that

[NordieBoy]

Blah blah blah...

Pretty much spot on.

So you can still remember back to when you had a DR then :dodge:

[TLDV8]

I'm interested as well.
Was good to meet you TLD when Jamie & I were In Darwin BTW

:niceone:

The screen is a Screens for Bikes item (Victoria/Australia)

The DR took me into East Arnhem Land (D606's) yesterday when i went to the Oenpelli community.

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I havn't checked it against the GPS but maybe the speedometer reads high with the (low profile) Trailwings to allow for higher profile full knobby tyres.

Edit- Just spotted GaZBur's post,exactly..... I spent a good deal of yesterday running the D606's at 130kmh + except for some (constant) weaving on the return leg (only) they seem like a good tyre.

[cooneyr]

Pretty much spot on.

So you can still remember back to when you had a DR then :dodge:

I'm struggling to remember when I last when on a decent ride! Bring on Friday (assuming I have no issues in the mean time) :Punk:

Cheers R

[Bass]

:niceone:

The screen is a Screens for Bikes item (Victoria/Australia)

The DR took me into East Arnhem Land (D606's) yesterday when i went to the Oenpelli community.



Thanks for that mate.



The photos: -

Is that Cahills crossing?
How deep and fast was it?
What is it that you have circled in the second photo

When we were there (if it is Cahills), the water was dropping off the downstream side of the cause way and we weren't game to cross. In your photos, there is no downstream step, so it must be quite a bit deeper. If you rode through there, I take my hat off to you.

[TLDV8]

Thanks for that mate.



The photos: -

Is that Cahills crossing?
How deep and fast was it?
What is it that you have circled in the second photo

When we were there (if it is Cahills), the water was dropping off the downstream side of the cause way and we weren't game to cross. In your photos, there is no downstream step, so it must be quite a bit deeper. If you rode through there, I take my hat off to you.

Yes,Cahill Crossing on the Arnhem Land side.
The step was there when i went across in the morning.
I waited a half hour after taking that pic on the return,the water was about where the rocks are by the guy fishing when i crossed,maybe a foot and a half deep in the middle (my pants were wet mid shin :bye:) and reasonable flow with no sign of the step.
There is a rough bit close to the other side but nothing of to much concern,i spotted a 4WD going over it so knew it was there.
The red circle if you look closely will show the head of a crocodile.

It looks like the Wet season is close now with humidity starting to climb.

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[TLDV8]

I guess this thread died :whistle:

Still loving the DR so 500 kms today,a lot on dirt.
Seems odd now regarding a 30 litre tank as average.

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[far queue]

Seems odd now regarding a 30 litre tank as average.
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Great photo's, but I don't know that I'd be too keen to get off and take photo's with these buggers lurking about :eek5: and, yes, the big tank's great! We don't have the deserts like you fella's, but all the same I don't have to plan for fuels stops anymore either :D

[CTD]

A bigger tank seems like a "must do" upgrade.

How much $$ are the bigger tanks?

[cooneyr]

Just gas tanks (http://www.justgastanks.com/store/) in Merika is the place that many get the tank from. The IMS 18l tank (http://www.justgastanks.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_69_172&products_id=297) is the one to go for unless your into 500+kms stints. Was about $360 landed when I got one about a year ago.

Cheers R

[Gizzit]

Hi, I'm interested in DR650s with bigger than stock fuel tanks fitted. Anybody in Auckland have a DR650 with an oversize tank fitted that is free for a wee while today? Would be interested to take a look at the bike to see what the bike looks like. Cheers. Patrick. Going to bed now.Will check in the morning.


I just thought I'd post a pic of my DR. It looks a little bit different from how it appeared in my profile pic!

[Tony W]

[QUOTE=cooneyr;1718577]Just gas tanks (http://www.justgastanks.com/store/) in Merika is the place that many get the tank from. The [URL="ht


Was innocently browsing this thread and clicked
onto your suggested site, justgastanks and hey presto,
10 mins later am now the proud owner of a black
3.9 (US) gal, black Clarke tank, for my 400SM !!!

...and I always thought that I was never easily led...:doh:

Thanks for the info...no more need to carry extra 4L now. :niceone:

[cooneyr]

Was innocently browsing this thread and clicked
onto your suggested site, justgastanks and hey presto,
10 mins later am now the proud owner of a black
3.9 (US) gal, black Clarke tank, for my 400SM !!!....

You should have it within about 8 days - bloody good service.

Cheers R

[TLDV8]

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[Bass]

Mate,
dropping in with these photos every so often is a good habit.
Keep it up!
Oh and keep posting the photos too.

[cooneyr]

You'd loose a KTM out there - damn that's "orange" (red).

Cheers R

[homer]

just a quick few pics from saturday 20/ 8 /08
Short ride to mt hutt , then up the access road to the ski field.
on DR650s of course .

[talbertnz]

you get ur dr up to 173???? think i never had mine over 140kmh

[ducatijim]

When we were there (if it is Cahills), the water was dropping off the downstream side of the cause way and we weren't game to cross. In your photos, there is no downstream step, so it must be quite a bit deeper. If you rode through there, I take my hat off to you.

M8...... you,me and TLDV8 all know that the East Alligator is tidal at Cahills!

From the pix, it is 200-300 lower than we saw, it was showing about .5 on the guage scale that day.....but but but, we never saw that croc!

[Kevnz]

Great pictures guys, I need to get out more, will keep an eye on this post. I'm looking for a screen at present will post pictures when I get one

[Bass]

M8...... you,me and TLDV8 all know that the East Alligator is tidal at Cahills!!

Since you mention it, I remember you telling me that, but I have to confess that I had forgotten.


From the pix, it is 200-300 lower than we saw, it was showing about .5 on the guage scale that day.....but but but, we never saw that croc!

See, that's what I can't figure out.
If it's lower than when we were there because it's tidal, then how come the downstream "step" isn't showing? Surely that only disappears when the tide backs it up and raises the level.
What am I missing here?

[ducatijim]

See, that's what I can't figure out.
If it's lower than when we were there because it's tidal, then how come the downstream "step" isn't showing? Surely that only disappears when the tide backs it up and raises the level.
What am I missing here?

When the tide backs up it will fill in the step, if its high enough tide, period.

The 'flow' is a seperate issue. There could be no flow and still the tide could fill in to the causeway......picture the Manakau where you drive over it each day....there is no flow in at that point, but still high tide will fill up to whatever the high tide mark is at that point, right?

The pix just seemed to show a much lower river than we saw...admittedly its taken from the Oenpelli side, but the depth guages should match each other?

C U tonite, remember the key is in the Barbie, beer is in the fridge, help urself to the spa, and DON'T fiddle with my new intercom/cb system....I almost know where everything goes now > don't muck it up!

[fatmonkey]

nice, got an eagle on mine (screen) with safari tank hepco becker panner racks, b&b bash plate, dyno jet kit and staintune exhaust, heavy front and rear spring and knobbly rubber bits. built it to ride in the aust outback, go a wee mission in mind

[ducatijim]

Sounds like you might be getting close there....don't forget- ali bars, bark bustas and a selection of c/s sprockets., oh, and if youre going VERY far/day, a Corbin seat takes away the' cracking of the crack' feel of the stocker!!!!!:done:

[Kevnz]

[QUOTE=TLDV8;1701915]:niceone:

The screen is a Screens for Bikes item (Victoria/Australia)

All I can get for screens for Bikes is a phone number. Do they have a web site? This is the best looking screen for a DR650 I have seen so keen to get 1 ASAP. Any help would be great. Do you have the make/model number ? , Thanks

[TLDV8]

Kev,try emailing Peter at screensforbikes@gmail.com

It is simply his DR650 screen (no part number) mine is the dark one,there is a lighter one but i went with dark to give the GPS a little protection from the sun.
Cheers
Les

[Kevnz]

Kev,try emailing Peter at screensforbikes@gmail.com

It is simply his DR650 screen (no part number) mine is the dark one,there is a lighter one but i went with dark to give the GPS a little protection from the sun.
Cheers
Les

I have sent an e-mail and will let you know how I get on as there may be a couple of others interested, Thanks:niceone:

[TLDV8]

M8...... you,me and TLDV8 all know that the East Alligator is tidal at Cahills!

From the pix, it is 200-300 lower than we saw, it was showing about .5 on the guage scale that day.....but but but, we never saw that croc!

The level gauge in the pic is around the 500mm mark. :whistle:
I went across at what might have been 400mm.
1.Remembering if you drop the bike in the middle no one is going to help you.
2. Do you really want to be attracting attention to yourself out in the middle.
3.If you did end up going off the step (floating) you more than likely would be attacked by a croc,i live by a episode of the Two Ronnies where they said "Death can be Fatal" :laugh:
Two weeks after that pic,the front page of the NT news had a shot of two big crocs fighting at the same spot.

Snake Creek (before Adelaide River) WWII buildings.

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Tortilla Flats,either side of the crossing looked like the moon.

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Bugger the screen, I have a great Eagle on mine, however, I would like to know what old AIRFIELD THE FIRST PIX IS TAKEN ON? Cheers, Jamie



Its the one before Pine Creek off the road a bit,i think you may have posted a pic there when you headed through.

[TLDV8]

I have sent an e-mail and will let you know how I get on as there may be a couple of others interested, Thanks:niceone:

:niceone: The only thing i have read on ADV is some of the taller riders (over 6' have varying results,screens in general perhaps)
Being a shorty (5'/8"/9") the screen seems to line up with my Arai XD3's peek nicely angle wise so it seems to work well even at the 130 kmh speed limit.

[Kevnz]

I imagine it will be a case of playing with the angle and see what happens. what I like about the screen is the width and the tint. Some just look to big and bulky so don't suit the bike. I commute every day rain or shine so a bit of protection from the weather would be good as well.

[TLDV8]

I couldn't get the DR in the picture. :2thumbsup

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[NordieBoy]

Croc skin seat cover?

[puddy]

I just thought I'd post a pic of my DR. It looks a little bit different from how it appeared in my profile pic!

Hi, where did you get that screen from?

[dino3310]

Croc skin seat cover?

+ boots, gloves, jacket, pants like a real Dundee

[TLDV8]

Not a croc to be seen but managed 875kms today,the rear D606 lasted around 4600 kms (It might have 150/200 kms left in it but will replace this week unless someone has better suggestions)

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The two Ronnies :laugh: might recognize Jim Jim Road on the return leg.


Croc skin seat cover?

A Corbin would be nice Nordie. (if they would reply to emails sent)

[Tony W]

That's one tough looking bike TLDV8 !:niceone:
What are the pannier racks, "off-the-shelf" or adapted ?

[TLDV8]

That's one tough looking bike TLDV8 !:niceone:
What are the pannier racks, "off-the-shelf" or adapted ?

Tony, i took the easy option after thinking about making a set.

Link here
http://www.moto-sportpanniers.com/brackets.htm

There was a distributor for them in Queensland,although a little pricey at AU$355 they bolted on with no trouble,i can get some close up pics if you want them..

[Bass]

Not a croc to be seen but managed 875kms today,)

FARRRK mate!!!! You did 875 km in one day on the standard seat!!!!

RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!

Can you still walk??

(and yes, the Jim Jim road looks familiar)

Actually, that road gave me a few minor pucker moments.
The straights and wider bends were in good order when we went through there, but the surface in some of the tighter corners had deteriorated badly. It meant that I was going rather faster than I was comfortable with when I hit some of those corners and it was "hang on and hope".
This seemed to be a pretty common situation in Oz where the 4WD's cut up the tighter corners pretty thoroughly, but it was a lesson that I just never seemed to learn.

The DR saved my stupid arse more than once.

[TLDV8]

FARRRK mate!!!! You did 875 km in one day on the standard seat!!!!



Corbin on the way via Pro Cycle,never could get a reply from Corbin.
Pity the exchange rate has dropped over 30 cents,DR 650 Corbin is AU$722.
That was 875kms on the stock seat and suspension. :whistle: :laugh: so look forward to some comfort,have a Corbin on the TL back home,they are good.
If i get time the Ohlins will go in this weekend.
Missed out on a set of Ohlins forks with no international shipping. :doh:

Mount Wells Road to Pine Creek ???

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To big to post.

http://photos.imageevent.com/dr650/nt/fogdam/FD1.jpg

[Bass]

To big to post.



That last photo is a cracker!

What a land of amazing contrasts Australia is - from tropical wetlands like that, to utterly barren deserts.

Mate, once you get a decent seat and some good suspenders on the old girl, we will be looking for photos from ALL over.

[twotyred]

got any pics of what you hang off those fine looking frames?


Tony, i took the easy option after thinking about making a set.

Link here
http://www.moto-sportpanniers.com/brackets.htm

There was a distributor for them in Queensland,although a little pricey at AU$355 they bolted on with no trouble,i can get some close up pics if you want them..

[TLDV8]

got any pics of what you hang off those fine looking frames?

Havn't got any pics handy but have Andy Strapz expedition panniers (You just reminded me i was going to get a set of liners)

http://www.andystrapz.com/products.php?PCID=51

and a Wolfman expedition seat bag (small)

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/

I had looked at getting Happy Trails alloy pannier box's at first (good weather and security protection) but decided corrugations and the real possibility of the DR ending up on its side was enough to go with soft luggage.

http://www.happy-trail.com/

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[GaZBur]

Here is my DR in road legal motard trim. Photo was taken by ecclesnz at the 1/4 mile sprints in Otago a couple of weeks ago. I will be riding it at the Burt Munroe Teretonga track and Wyndham street races.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=111320&d=1227305064

[NordieBoy]

So what's your best 1/4 time now?

[GaZBur]

So what's your best 1/4 time now?
The times were crap this year despite the bike being slightly faster the very strong head winds pushed my times a full second slower than the 13.880 I got last year. So 13.880 it is still better that the 14.836 i did this year, first time they ran Nth to Sth too!

[twotyred]

Here is my DR in road legal motard trim.

nice wheels!, what are they?

[GaZBur]

The mags are off a GSXR250. I use Dunlop 501's 110/70-17 front and 150/70-17 rear. The mags were not trivial to set up - had to get an engineering firm to sort them for me. GJS engineers in Dunedin. All up though including buying second hand mags it was under $700 plus the cost of tyres. Now its set up with disks and sprockets attached to each set of wheels so changing to knobblies takes about half hour.

[Paladin]

The mags are off a GSXR250. I use Dunlop 501's 110/70-17 front and 150/70-17 rear. The mags were not trivial to set up - had to get an engineering firm to sort them for me. GJS engineers in Dunedin. All up though including buying second hand mags it was under $700 plus the cost of tyres. Now its set up with disks and sprockets attached to each set of wheels so changing to knobblies takes about half hour.

Now that sounds like a good plan ...... a set of mags and road tyres so I can have the little KLX be a motard during the week and then quickly wack on some wheels with knobblies for weekend adv/offroad fun!!!! That cost doesn't sound too outrageous - do you reckon that's typical to get set up for a spare set of wheels?

Dave

[GaZBur]

It depends mostly on axle diameters. If you can match those up spacers are not too big a problem. You can get bearings with different internal and external diameters to fit into the mags so the axle stays the same or you can go the other way and adapt an axle.
I got the mags from a wreck - about $200 incuding all the attached disks, sprocket and axle spacers.
Got the engineering company to quote me for fitting with new sprocket and machined down front disk 300mm to 290mm so I could just pull the wheels on and off without doing any adjusting to brakes. Only thing I dont have is a speedo but that could be easily fixed and will be when I get a spare $200 fro a Trail Tech Vapor.
They quoted and charged me $480 for thier work but admitted if they knew what an absolute bastard machining floating disks were it probably would have been $100 more on the quote. I can recommend GJS engineering in Dunedin as they know and do a lot of bike work and were good to me.
With the DR you just drop the rear shock to the lower mount hole and leave the front as is as the 17in drops the front quite a bit. You will notice a huge improvement in handling on the street with the smaller front! You will be amazed how well they handle after conversion even with stock shocks etc.

[fatmonkey]

heres a pic from the test run, 6000km in 10 days, 90% dirt, with a dr 250 in tow. bike is now in bits, more mods required i think

[XF650]

Came accross this one in Havelock this week - it's KB Nathan from ChCh. He's on one hell of an adventure ride - nearly finished the South Island, then on to the North Island. After that, Australia!! So far he's been using a 4WD guide book so I pointed him to Coonyer's adv route web site.
Good luck Nathan, safe riding & post your progress on KB if you can.

[Nathan]

Hi XF650,

The Maungatapu track you pointed me too was a great ride. A little sketchy in parts on a fully loaded bike, but that just adds to the fun.

I'm now in Wellington searching for a new helmet today. I left my helmet on my bike at Farewell Spit and the wind blew my bike over crushing my faithful old Arai. :( Luckily, the DR didn't get damaged.

Since this is a DR thread, I'd better talk about my bike. Farkles include a Sarari tank, B&B bash plate, Moose Racing hand guards, and Suzuki rear rack. The engine is completely stock and I'm running stock Trailwing tyres. I opted for soft luggage since hard panniers just add too much weight in my opinion and I'm paranoid about them breaking my leg in a bad situation. So far the bike has been utterly reliable and always starts easily even when it's cold. The only real complaints I have is the overly-high first gear and the uncomfortable seat.

After doing a couple of quite gnarly DoC 4WD tracks, I'm convinced that smaller, single-cylinder bikes are the way to go. I've had so many occasions where a fall was saved by sticking my leg out, which just isn't really an option with the bigger bikes. And it's nice to be able to lift your bike (see pic :lol:).

[NordieBoy]

And it's nice to be able to lift your bike (see pic :lol:).

Park it on the logs and wait for the river to flood?

[Aslan]

Hi XF650,

After doing a couple of quite gnarly DoC 4WD tracks, I'm convinced that smaller, single-cylinder bikes are the way to go. I've had so many occasions where a fall was saved by sticking my leg out, which just isn't really an option with the bigger bikes. And it's nice to be able to lift your bike (see pic :lol:).

my experience as well - having wrestled with an 1150GS previously - I now reserve the Beemer for gravel road rides - even a DR650 is relatively heavy compared to some of the smaller bikes like the DR350 I owned previously - 'she's a hrad thing to get the perfect bike eh?' - Cheers S

[TLDV8]

After that, Australia!!

:corn:

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[Aslan]

mine in the Whangehu Valley - returning from Central Plateau Ride Nov 08
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[TLDV8]

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[buggsubique]

whats the story??

[NordieBoy]

whats the story??

Wrong shade of blue. Clashed with his eyes.











Or a hole/fault and the factory said cut it up and we'll send another.

I like the 1st version better.

[Kaituna]

Probably dropped a contact lens in looking for the bottom of the tank?

[TLDV8]

whats the story??

Multiple cracks. (I was set for a 10000 km loop last week also)

Replacement is on the way and the old tank will be tested and batch numbers checked.
Cut up is easier and cheaper to send.

[TLDV8]

GPS loaded for a early start tomorrow,found another four WWII airstrips in the bush using GoogleEarth.

I noticed my range had dropped by quite a bit last week end and had noticed the smell of fuel but it could not be.........................................

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What a POS and AU$700 to date,the CSR is only 4 months away and this thing can't even handle light duties. :laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

Hi all
i will have a biger tank on my dr650 shortly.
setting it up for future distance rides. have been putting bike through a few testing tracks lately.

cheers.

[TLDV8]

Hi all
i will have a biger tank on my dr650 shortly.
setting it up for future distance rides. have been putting bike through a few testing tracks lately.

cheers.

I hope its not a Safari :laugh:

Stock tank back on and ready to go explore (with plenty of fuel stops!!)

It just occurred to me.

First tank cracked and leaked,second tank leaked within a few weeks,Belstaff jacket leaks,Ohlins shock leaked its gas out... ??

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[NordieBoy]

< croc mick > Now that's a leak! < /croc mick >

[Tony W]

I hope its not a Safari :laugh:

Stock tank back on and ready to go explore (with plenty of fuel stops!!)

It just occurred to me.

First tank cracked and leaked,second tank leaked within a few weeks,Belstaff jacket leaks,Ohlins shock leaked its gas out... ??




You're having some ratshit luck.

Can you tell us what riding "abuse" you have given these three items to make them fail the way they have ?
Oh my God !...not the overpriced and over-hyped OHLINS shocky !!!those things are gold and cost a million dollars so THEY DON'T FAIL...:not::not::not:

YOU must be the problem...:Oi:

[TLDV8]

You're having some ratshit luck.

Can you tell us what riding "abuse" you have given these three items to make them fail the way they have ?
Oh my God !...not the overpriced and over-hyped OHLINS shocky !!!those things are gold and cost a million dollars so THEY DON'T FAIL...:not::not::not:

YOU must be the problem...:Oi:

Only 385 kms today.

The first tank it seems was mixed incorrectly and cracked up (multiple). (QC ?)
The replacement tank had a obvious defect which was smoothed over where it leaked within three weeks and 2000 kms. (QC ?)
The jacket was defective (0 waterproofing) but it was the dry season when i got it,i have ben told to send it back to the USA. (QC ?)
The Ohlins was defective when i received it. (QC ?)

I'm pushing 50 so can't be that hard on parts.

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This is the climb after the water crossing and the one that stopped me last weekend when it was bucketing down and coming the other way.
The level and width had dropped so in went the DR.
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I only made it to one airstrip before a storm came in.

13 37 23.46 S 131 20 19.60 E

Roll on next weekend.

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[junkmanjoe]

Hi anyone with the 30L safari tank on board.
with the fuel tap on the right hand side, dose your fuel line get quite hot, i have it up as high as possable, went for a ride tonight, and hose is quite hot, and ideas, please.

or shant i worry about it.

[pete376403]

Put a coil spring around it (much like you see on some brake hoses). If the spring is a little larger than the hose it will hold the hose away from whatever is making it hot and the air gap will keep the hose a bit cooler.

[junkmanjoe]

Hi the fuel line is no lower than bottom of tank.
its heat from the pipe and engine, warming things up.

i rode for around 40 mins tonight, hope it all right for the two day ride this weekend, will find some thing as you say.
cheers.

[Bass]

Hi the fuel line is no lower than bottom of tank.
its heat from the pipe and engine, warming things up.

i rode for around 40 mins tonight, hope it all right for the two day ride this weekend, will find some thing as you say.
cheers.

You should be OK.
Have had a Safari on for nearly a year now and never noticed this, but then I've never looked for it either.
Did 18,000 k around Oz in 2 months and had no problems and so I don't think that you need to worry too much.

[junkmanjoe]

cheers for that, yea its just heat from the pipe, making the fuel line warm, cant reaily lift it up any higher,there is plenty clearance from pipe and engine, will see how we go.

your trip where you start and finish.
must have been a blast.

[Bass]

your trip where you start and finish.
must have been a blast.

Oh yeah!!!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340074&page=5

[Bass]

Only 385 kms today.



Do I detect a Corbin seat there now?
Is there any special reason for chucking the side covers?

[junkmanjoe]

Hi Bass
what gearing are you running, and what sort of range are you making on a tank.

[TLDV8]

Hi anyone with the 30L safari tank on board.
with the fuel tap on the right hand side, dose your fuel line get quite hot, i have it up as high as possable, went for a ride tonight, and hose is quite hot, and ideas, please.

or shant i worry about it.

I run a length of heavy wall FI hose over it.

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The above pic is before i removed the carb and turned the inlet pipe to a flatter angle so reserve is useable and repositioned the hose clamp .

Without the hose you need to watch out that for the band clamps on the carburetor inlet digging into the stock hose,i turned them anyway and use small zip ties to hold the fuel line in place.
I would also remove the two metal brackets that secure the cables and wiring at the steering head (now secured by big zip ties) those brackets will dig into the foam cushion on the Safari tank when it sags.
I would also keep and eye on the alloy bar where it rests on the cylinder head,the insulation will not last long before it starts to wear on the head and induce more vibration.


Do I detect a Corbin seat there now?
Is there any special reason for chucking the side covers?

Indeed,Corbin was AU$722.
I never got round to refitting the side covers after fitting the Ohlins,the exhaust might get a little more cooling flow but will put them back on when using pannier bags.

A replacement Safari tank that replaced the first replacement Safari tank (three in total) arrived a couple of days ago but i am to nervous to open the box encase it is another dud. :laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

Yip thats bang on what i was talking about.
i have tilted the inlet pipe on carb, on a flater angle towards the airbox, still slighty raised.
the tank still has factory taps on, and replaced the rubber O rings to day, you have smaller taps, and hose it a little higher, will look in to it.
a pic of my set up.
cheers for your time.

[TLDV8]

Yip thats bang on what i was talking about.
i have tilted the inlet pipe on carb, on a flater angle towards the airbox, still slighty raised.
the tank still has factory taps on, and replaced the rubber O rings to day, you have smaller taps, and hose it a little higher, will look in to it.
a pic of my set up.
cheers for your time.

Those are different taps to what i have for sure (sediment bowl)
Maybe the previous owner changed them,the stock Safari taps are fairly low budget but the left hand one is of better quality compared to the right hand one.

Beware of pythons :laugh:

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[junkmanjoe]

as far as i know there factory taps, i printed a tap service sheet off the safari web site, and it matched up piece by piece, i had to replace the rubber O rings in each tap.

im going to redesgin the front mounting bracket, its just no good sitting on the front of engine, unless its the wrong part, ( home made one ) ill make my own one up.
did 791kms on our 2 day trip, i used just under 2 tanks.
im geared down a little, so bike was reving a bit harder than norm.

fuel line got a bit warm, but not probs, and no leaks..

[Bass]

Hi Bass
what gearing are you running, and what sort of range are you making on a tank.
Standard 15/42 ? on road. Not certain if current rear is 42 or 43
Modified 13/42 off road. Circlips only on countershaft - no locking plate. So front sprocket change is about 5 minutes and I can still run a riveted chain.
The range is the surprising one.
Provided that I can get out of first gear, the range is around 700km regardless of the terrain.

[Bass]

Indeed,Corbin was AU$722.
I never got round to refitting the side covers after fitting the Ohlins,the exhaust might get a little more cooling flow but will put them back on when using pannier bags.


Ahhhhhhhh.......Corbin.......I can hear your arse thanking you from here!
Ohlins as well!!!!!! You are really getting serious about this now.
Has it done the job for you and did you do anything with the front end?

Your photo standard is still first rate - long may it continue.

[NordieBoy]

Standard 15/42 ? on road. Not certain if current rear is 42 or 43
Modified 13/42 off road. Circlips only on countershaft - no locking plate. So front sprocket change is about 5 minutes and I can still run a riveted chain.
The range is the surprising one.
Provided that I can get out of first gear, the range is around 700km regardless of the terrain.

How well does the 13t go?
More wear on the swingarm chain slider?

I may go to a 13t and keep the 525 chain instead of 14/16-46 in 520.

[Bass]

How well does the 13t go?
More wear on the swingarm chain slider?

I may go to a 13t and keep the 525 chain instead of 14/16-46 in 520.

Haven't noticed any difference on the slider but then I haven't looked.

Jamie summed it up when he said that a 13T on the front gave a very nice set of ratios and what it needed then was a 6th gear for highway cruising.
IMHO it works really well in the rough stuff but effectively limits you to about 120 kph tops on the road. It will go faster but the revs are getting up there and the fuel economy disappears.

[junkmanjoe]

im running 14/41 at moment, at weekend i not sure why, but it was drinking gas like it was cheap.....

mybe it thought it was a DRBig 750....

have droped bike at the alloy boat builders to sort out the front tank mounts, need to get it sorted before king country ride.

[TLDV8]

This is the stock Safari cross brace.

[junkmanjoe]

Oh ok, yea thats it.
well, ill post up pics of the new mounts when get it back.
i think ill look into some new taps as well, wonder if the factory stock tap of the small tank would fit in there.
thoughts.....
its at same place where i got the skid plate made up.
so i know they will sort it out for sure.

cheers.

[junkmanjoe]

my bikes back tomorrow, so will post up some pics of new tank braces, later in arvo..

[NordieBoy]

DR's are tough.
Not only can they cope with "generously" proportioned riders but the subframe/carrier can handle a fair workout too...

:D

[junkmanjoe]

im guessing you where expecting cold weather on the ride, so you took your own fire wood........:eek:

[NordieBoy]

im guessing you where expecting cold weather on the ride, so you took your own fire wood........:eek:

Not me thank doG - Somewhere in Oz or US.

I'm a racing snake compared :D

[junkmanjoe]

ok bikes home, new alloy mount made.

it now rests against the main frame, and have a good 10mm clearance from the engine.

the new mounting point is behind the oil cooler, on to the frame.

is a bit tricky to see but is in one of the pics.

im also going to try and place rubber washers between tank and mount.
the foam is to help protect the tank where the brace is close to bottom of tank.
i still have to trim a bit of foam off for the rubber washers.

x fingers is stays togeather this weekend.

[Paladin]

The Black Beast has arrived and the little KLX has gone!

I guess it will get a workout in the Wairarapa tomorrow - hmm Trailwings on both wheels, wonder how they're gonna go; could be interesting? :(

And no sump guard! :Oops:

Still the Cycleworks pipe sounds nice! :2thumbsup

[buggsubique]

Nice looking ride man! Well done, nice extras too.

[Paladin]

Nice looking ride man! Well done, nice extras too.

Cheers!
It's got some minor scrathes on the RHS exhaust shroud(much less than the KLX had!) and crankcase but apart from that its pretty mint!
Has swivel pegs on it which I'm not sure I'm gonna like - they feel weird, will see how they feel tomorrow.
Just gotta sort a sump guard sharpish and also tyres before any nasty offroad stuff, plus I'm used to a Ventura Pack Rack now so maybe need to address the rack situation on it.

Lookin forward to tomorrow (even on the Trailwings!).

[NordieBoy]

Has swivel pegs on it which I'm not sure I'm gonna like - they feel weird, will see how they feel tomorrow.

You'll hate them.
I'll swap them for some stockers and a footpeg lowering kit.

(I've been after some of the buggers for a loooong time now).

[junkmanjoe]

mate,,,, shiny,,,,

ill sort you a sump guard,

be around $80/100 bucks.

same as mine. we can sort it out later on...

[Paladin]

You'll hate them.
I'll swap them for some stockers and a footpeg lowering kit.

I'll report back after tomorrow then, but my gut feeling is they're gonna have to go!

[NordieBoy]

mate,,,, shiny,,,,

ill sort you a sump guard,

be around $80/100 bucks.

same as mine. we can sort it out later on...

I've got the well worn 50K sign up for grabs.
Been thinking of putting it on TM now I've got the "no left turn" sign to build up.

[junkmanjoe]

i can do you a slipery surface sign if you like one.
the one with the car skidding out..

[Paladin]

i can do you a slipery surface sign if you like one.
the one with the car skidding out..

Ooh decisions, decisions! :confused:

Actually the car skidding out kinda suits me! Is it on gravel? :whistle:

[JATZ]

Well done that man :woohoo:

Let the farkling begin......

BTW thats a pretty sharp lookin sump-gaurd nordies got, you should snap it up.

[Paladin]

Well done that man :woohoo:

Let the farkling begin......

BTW thats a pretty sharp lookin sump-gaurd nordies got, you should snap it up.

Thank you kind sir!

Farkling, hmmm now there's an idea! Geez since there's a cycleworks pipe on it i guess I should at least have a look and see if anything's been done to the airbox yet! :whistle:

[bart]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Black.....................I like black

[marks]

Thank you kind sir!

Farkling, hmmm now there's an idea! Geez since there's a cycleworks pipe on it i guess I should at least have a look and see if anything's been done to the airbox yet! :whistle:

that pipe looks a bit loud - you'd better put the stocker back on because I won't ride with people who have noisy bikes.....

congratulations BTW

[Paladin]

that pipe looks a bit loud - you'd better put the stocker back on because I won't ride with people who have noisy bikes.....

congratulations BTW

Thank you, I think! :blink:

Bet its not as loud as yours matey!!!! :innocent:

[dino3310]

im running 14/41 at moment, at weekend i not sure why, but it was drinking gas like it was cheap.....

mybe it thought it was a DRBig 750....



hey settle down my DRs doing 16-18 klm per litre, i thought that was great milage for 2 carbs.

[Paladin]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Black.....................I like black

You can give it a stroke tomorrow! :drool:

I DO kinda like the whole all black thing goin on!

[dino3310]

Did you trade the quacka

[junkmanjoe]

hey settle down my DRs doing 16-18 klm per litre, i thought that was great milage for 2 carbs.

No hard feelings my freind,,
i had a crap vibration all weekend, couldnt go over 110kms
so hopefully the new tank mount will help the prob.
i just fill it up and its nearly emty at end of day,
i guess i did around 50L fuel to close to 800kms.
not sure if thats good or bad......

[Paladin]

Did you trade the quacka

Yep had to unfortunately. As much as I would've loved to have kept it and turned it into a full-on dirt bike, just can't afford to keep two bikes at the mo. I'll miss it actually and will remember it fondly as my first offroad bike for sure! Hey it helped me meet you lot of degenerates so it couldn't have been half bad! :clap:

[dino3310]

No hard feelings my freind,,
i had a crap vibration all weekend, couldnt go over 110kms
so hopefully the new tank mount will help the prob.
i just fill it up and its nearly emty at end of day,
i guess i did around 50L fuel to close to 800kms.
not sure if thats good or bad......

16klms a litre i would think that would be average for the 650 but if youv'e done the jets and associated mods that sounds about right.

[junkmanjoe]

no mods, just stock.
will see how we go tomorrow, should clock up around
450kms for the day.
will record the liters put in, and set trip counter from gas station.

[Paladin]

The Black Beast has arrived and the little KLX has gone!

I guess it will get a workout in the Wairarapa tomorrow - hmm Trailwings on both wheels, wonder how they're gonna go; could be interesting? :(

And no sump guard! :Oops:

Still the Cycleworks pipe sounds nice! :2thumbsup

SUMP GUARD WOULD HAVE BEEN HANDY TODAY!!!!!!! :crybaby:

I'm sure pics will be arriving this evening on the thread for todays ride round Ngawi! :(

[NordieBoy]

16klms a litre i would think that would be average for the 650 but if youv'e done the jets and associated mods that sounds about right.

I get 18-20km/L with carb/airbox/exhaust mods.

[dino3310]

I get 18-20km/L with carb/airbox/exhaust mods.

bugger i almost convinced joe my 750 was as economical as the 650.

[junkmanjoe]

well today, it hardly used stuff all gas, did just over 300kms
i put 27 liters in this morn, and still have well over half a tank.

new tank bracked worked a treat.had a comfy ride all day.

[dino3310]

sweeeet.
that monsta tank would carry you a long way, how far would you get on a full tank

[junkmanjoe]

dont know, i got no roads long enough in my aera.
they all fall in to the sea.....:doh:
will find out next month on the KCR.
but i will be putting the 15 tooth on front to travel up north. so that will make a difference.
and change it back up there.

[Aslan]

Hi - anyone else experiencing their engine sprocket wearing a lot quicker than the rear?

My set up is 14/43 (fitted 14 engine sprocket around 2.5k) at 9k despite Scott Olier and chain maintaining its adjustment - engine sprocket is hooked (read needing replacement along with rear sprocket and chain)


thanks in advance - cheers Aslan :Offtopic:

[Phreaky Phil]

Thats normal. Theres only 1/3 of the teeth taking the same load so you would expect to replace 3 front sprockets to 1 rear. Dont let the front get too worn or it will wear the chain prematurely

[Aslan]

thanks Phil - will change back to original 15 T and see how I go - cheers and regards to you and Dawn - S

[NordieBoy]

Hi - anyone else experiencing their engine sprocket wearing a lot quicker than the rear?

My set up is 14/43 (fitted 14 engine sprocket around 2.5k) at 9k despite Scott Olier and chain maintaining its adjustment - engine sprocket is hooked (read needing replacement along with rear sprocket and chain)


thanks in advance - cheers Aslan :Offtopic:

What brand 14t?
MY PBR died in 8000km and the JT lasted over 3 times as long.


Thats normal. Theres only 1/3 of the teeth taking the same load so you would expect to replace 3 front sprockets to 1 rear. Dont let the front get too worn or it will wear the chain prematurely

Different material and hardening on the front sprockets too.

I swap between a 14 and 15 on the front and it's extended the chain life a bit.

[Paladin]

thanks Phil - will change back to original 15 T and see how I go - cheers and regards to you and Dawn - S

I was surprised y'day at just how tall 1st gear is with the 15T after what I have been used to and no engine braking to speak of too! I'm seriously considering going down to a 14T after yesterdays outing!

When you went 15T stock down to the 14T, how much do you think your top end speed changed? Any noticeable difference for you when cruising at motorway speeds 100-110kph?

[marks]

I was surprised y'day at just how tall 1st gear is with the 15T after what I have been used to and no engine braking to speak of too! I'm seriously considering going down to a 14T after yesterdays outing!

When you went 15T stock down to the 14T, how much do you think your top end speed changed? Any noticeable difference for you when cruising at motorway speeds 100-110kph?

re the engine braking - your bike seemed slow to return to idle which makes downhill engine braking worse. Is there some 'emissions' slow return to idle on a dr650 or am I just used to the whiplash fast response of a klr??:eek:

also yesterday was my first ride going from a stock 15T to a 16T. What a great difference on road 4000=100kph 5000=120kph and it didnt seem any worse off road (rekluse clutch hides this by slipping)

[Paladin]

re the engine braking - your bike seemed slow to return to idle which makes downhill engine braking worse. Is there some 'emissions' slow return to idle on a dr650 or am I just used to the whiplash fast response of a klr??:eek:

Don't know mate but the KLX was same as KLR, wicked return to idle and excellent engine braking; maybe difference Kwaka vs Suzi?????

[junkmanjoe]

i lost around 15-20km road speed, droping to the 14 front.
it has incresed engine brakeing to a point,
paladin will have to learn feathering both brakes and clutch at same time,for the steeper section, as not to stall the bike, or end up with a runaway.....:eek5:

like the last section before the locked gate, was steep and lose, very easy for front to let go ...

earlyer on with me haveing the 15 up front, i stalled a lot, and was a little tricky steep down hills...

or maybe 15/43-44 or some thing like that,, nordieboy whats your thoughts.....

[NordieBoy]

I've got really good engine braking.

I run the 43 rear and swap between the 14 and 15t front.
If I know it's going to be steep/gnarly the 14 goes on and it'll still cruise fine. Otherwise the 15t front is on during the week and for normal gravel roadie and trail stuff.
2up I go for the 14t.

14/41 at 100kph = 4500rpm (max 173kph)
15/41 at 100kph = 4200rpm (max 186kph)
14/43 at 100kph = 4700rpm (max 165kph)
15/43 at 100kph = 4400rpm (max 177kph)

[Paladin]

I've got really good engine braking.

I run the 43 rear and swap between the 14 and 15t front.
If I know it's going to be steep/gnarly the 14 goes on and it'll still cruise fine. Otherwise the 15t front is on during the week and for normal gravel roadie and trail stuff.
2up I go for the 14t.

14/41 at 100kph = 4500rpm (max 173kph)
15/41 at 100kph = 4200rpm (max 186kph)
14/43 at 100kph = 4700rpm (max 165kph)
15/43 at 100kph = 4400rpm (max 177kph)

Great info Fran, cheers for that! :niceone:

[Aslan]

What brand 14t?
MY PBR died in 8000km and the JT lasted over 3 times as long.



Different material and hardening on the front sprockets too.

I swap between a 14 and 15 on the front and it's extended the chain life a bit.



thanks Fran - just checked and the 14T I've just removed was indeed a PBR


I've put the OEM 15T back on for now

[twotyred]

hmmm,the 14/15/43 combo looks the go,already have the 14 and 15,thoughts on which brand of 43 to look out for anyone?

[junkmanjoe]

ill be waiting to see what people come up with.

[Phreaky Phil]

Its been gone a few years now, but here's mine. Got it in 2000, I think !
Bits and pieces weren't so redily avaliable back then. Many mods done to it. I love to tinker !!!!

[NordieBoy]

hmmm,the 14/15/43 combo looks the go,already have the 14 and 15,thoughts on which brand of 43 to look out for anyone?

Suzuki is good :D

It's the stock rear for the Freewind XF650.

[junkmanjoe]

this sproket can be found here.

http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/parts/suzuki/1922.aspx

if thats the right one,
scroll down the page.
aprox $57

[twotyred]

Suzuki is good :D

It's the stock rear for the Freewind XF650.



this sproket can be found here.

http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/parts/suzuki/1922.aspx

if thats the right one,
scroll down the page.
aprox $57

cheers and cheers
thanks for the link,that is very useful.

[NordieBoy]

cheers and cheers
thanks for the link,that is very useful.

Freight free on >$50 and $25 off for your 1st purchase.

I got an All Balls swingarm bearing kit (the last one :D) for $83 or so.
Retails for about $150.

[junkmanjoe]

info please.
with the old xr600 plastic tanks, stickers didnt or wouldnt stay stuck to the plastic for very long, something to do with fuel vapours going through the plastic.

is it the same with the plastic safari tanks.
the safari seams to be quite thick plastic.

any thoughts.

[NordieBoy]

info please.
with the old xr600 plastic tanks, stickers didnt or wouldnt stay stuck to the plastic for very long, something to do with fuel vapours going through the plastic.

is it the same with the plastic safari tanks.
the safari seams to be quite thick plastic.

any thoughts.

Virtually all plastic tanks.

[junkmanjoe]

okies cheers for heads up...

[junkmanjoe]

Came accross this one in Havelock this week - it's KB Nathan from ChCh. He's on one hell of an adventure ride - nearly finished the South Island, then on to the North Island. After that, Australia!! So far he's been using a 4WD guide book so I pointed him to Coonyer's adv route web site.
Good luck Nathan, safe riding & post your progress on KB if you can.

im sure we saw this chap in carterton this morning.
blue DR with Safari on board.
any one know or head from him.
ive never seen it in the rapa before.

[Paladin]

im sure we saw this chap in carterton this morning.
blue DR with Safari on board.
any one know or head from him.
ive never seen it in the rapa before.

Whoever that guy was today definitely seemed like he was out adv riding and was more salutory than the usual buggers ridin past - actually seemed kinda glad to see us, which was nice!

:yes:

[Kaituna]

I have some sad news. I am selling my DR650 as I have been placed under a financial rock fuck. Damn it!.............its in the classified post. :-(

[junkmanjoe]

:crybaby: Painfull words mate. you sure you be allright.

[Paladin]

I have some sad news. I am selling my DR650 as I have been placed under a financial rock fuck. Damn it!.............its in the classified post. :-(

Man, don't do it! Sell everything else first - that's what I'm doing! The car is going on TM this week to be replaced with a dirt cheap runner that will go back & forth to school & my kids mother's house - hell thats all it needs to do!

That being said, you have my thoughts brother as i'm under the same rock thx to this recession - hope it all improves for ya soon!

[Kaituna]

Thanks mate. After we both smash said rock to small pieces of gravel we will make it into road and do wheelies on it one day together whilst drinking Monteiths beer. ;)

[Paladin]

Thanks mate. After we both smash said rock to small pieces of gravel we will make it into road and do wheelies on it one day together whilst drinking Monteiths beer. ;)

Good plan mate!

I looked for your listing, couldn't see it, got a linky? Would like to have a look as am tryin to get my mate Phil to buy a DR now his PD is sold to Paul!

[Kaituna]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=216297269

If your friend Phil wants to have my baby, Ill get out my pencil sharpener. I forgot to mention it also has a 14 tooth front sprocket and the standard as well. Thanks Dave

[Paladin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=216297269

If your friend Phil wants to have my baby, Ill get out my pencil sharpener. I forgot to mention it also has a 14 tooth front sprocket and the standard as well. Thanks Dave

Sorry but you can't do it! That bike is SAAAAAWEEEEEEEET, shit mate sell your cage and get a cheaper one instead like me! Sell your wife's body, sell your kidneys, something, but NOT THAT BIKE, ITS TOO NICE!!!!!!

[junkmanjoe]

you bike is a good buy, with al the extras mate.

hope things work out for ya.

[Paladin]

you bike is a good buy, with al the extras mate.

hope things work out for ya.

Too right mate!!!!!
+1 on that!

[Kaituna]

I only wish I didnt have too but Wife just left, cars a piece of shit, my scooter is rooted, kidneys are too toxic for even a murderous homo to want. Soooo bugger, the dr has to be sacrificed.....


Too add to my pain, my avatar is actually a photo of my wifes (just ex) ass.......double damn....

[Paladin]

I only wish I didnt have too but Wife just left, cars a piece of shit, my scooter is rooted, kidneys are too toxic for even a murderous homo to want. Soooo bugger, the dr has to be sacrificed.....


Too add to my pain, my avatar is actually a photo of my wifes (just ex) ass.......double damn....

And you're keeping the avatar?????

Any chance of some kinda fill-in job in the Hamilton area to keep ya going while sortin stuff out & not sacrificin the DR?

BTW, whilst not wantin to be insensitive or pry, I can tell you, the marriage ending thing does get better - been thru that the last 15months! Funnily enough life started improving when i started this adv lark last November, so I'd highly recommend keeping something you really enjoy doing going - it will help you get thru all this hard time mate, trust me!

If you had some cash i could teach you how to make some extra money on the currency markets in your spare time.

Hope you don't mind the comments, just tryin to think aloud to help, not disrespect meant mate!

[Kaituna]

Thanks for your thought Dave. Spare cash and I would be in your hands in a second. I am doing six days a week as it is and the kids would miss me too much as she left them with me. I still have hunting and it's the roar soon so I should be okay as far as sanity goes. I will buy another DR when I can tho. Thanks again :)

[Paladin]

Thanks for your thought Dave. Spare cash and I would be in your hands in a second. I am doing six days a week as it is and the kids would miss me too much as she left them with me. I still have hunting and it's the roar soon so I should be okay as far as sanity goes. I will buy another DR when I can tho. Thanks again :)


No worries mate & thx for takin my comments in the spirit they were meant! Will keep fingers crossed for ya!

[dino3310]

Do what ya gotta do KAITUNA, look after them kiddies.
theres a few of us on here who have been through it so we know what its like.
we look forward to your return :scooter:
if ya need a hand let us know mate

Deano

[Bass]

Kaituna, tough times - there's no getting away from it, but it might just be a new beginning.
My experience is a few years ago now but over the space of a year I got: -
1. A divorce
2. A sports model conversion (vasectomy)
3. Made redundant

Honestly, I solved all my personal problems in a single year and I've never looked back.
I hope it turns out as well for you in due course.

[GaZBur]

Cranked over and scraping pegs both sides.

[junkmanjoe]

nice what ya running on 5mm wide bead.
hows the raceing going on the dr.
ya kicking ass on it mate.

[Paladin]

Cranked over and scraping pegs both sides.

Pah! I was farther over than that on D606's comin over the Rimutaka's Sunday afternoon! ;)

Well I can dream anyway! Damn chicken strip needs to be a tad smaller on that darn rear tyre! :argh:
I'll get that damn thing eventually, I will, I will , I will!!!! I'm just not quite used to the D606's yet;
that's my excuse and I'm stickin to it! ;)

Nice goin there GazBur - looks like you just have WAAAAAy too much fun on your DR!!!!

:woohoo:

[NordieBoy]

Cranked over and scraping pegs both sides.

One side at a time hopefully :pinch:
Got a flatslide on it yet?

[TLDV8]

Pah! I was farther over than that on D606's comin over the Rimutaka's Sunday afternoon! ;)



I think if you managed to touch the DR down on stock wheels and D606's it would get ugly very quickly. :laugh:

I have gone back to Plan A,shouldn't have wasted NZ500 on springs and emulators plus freight and tax here.
Hopefully these will clear the tank and might only need .46 springs and a little damping work,at least if they fit they will be adjustable.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-RMZ-450-STOCK-FRONT-FORKS-SET-2006-2007-COMPLETE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c6 6Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c 293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhash Zitem53daae7f16QQitemZ360151154454QQptZMotorcycles Q5fPartsQ5fAccessories

This plenty far enough for me.

<img src=http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/IMG_0518Medium.jpg>

[Paladin]

I think if you managed to touch the DR down on stock wheels and D606's it would get ugly very quickly. :laugh:

I have gone back to Plan A,shouldn't have wasted NZ500 on springs and emulators plus freight and tax here.
Hopefully these will clear the tank and might only need .46 springs and a little damping work,at least if they fit they will be adjustable.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-RMZ-450-STOCK-FRONT-FORKS-SET-2006-2007-COMPLETE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c6 6Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c 293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhash Zitem53daae7f16QQitemZ360151154454QQptZMotorcycles Q5fPartsQ5fAccessories

This plenty far enough for me.



Yeah I was kidding around, hence the Wink smiley! :whistle:

I haven't yet grown balls big enuf to try scrape the pegs on my DR with D606's on it!

[dino3310]

Damn chicken strip needs to be a tad smaller on that darn rear tyre! :argh:
I'll get that damn thing eventually, I will, I will , I will!!!!

:woohoo:

Why .

[Paladin]

Why .

Exactly!

Like I said in the post, "I can dream"; in reality I don't have big enuf balls to go for havin my DR over that far on a public road and certainly after the whole spine injury fiasco I'm more likely to crank the bike over less rather than more - using 50% of the rear tyre's chicken strip will do me I think! Got two little girls at home that need their daddy in one piece!

;)

[dino3310]

:thumbsup:

[GaZBur]

Nice goin there GazBur - looks like you just have WAAAAAy too much fun on your DR!!!!

:woohoo:


One side at a time hopefully :pinch:
Got a flatslide on it yet?

No flatside yet - have softer tyres now and they are wearing better due to less sliding. Dunlop GPRa10's 110 front and 150 rear. Am back on full knobs now as I was on an adventure ride weekend with the OMCC to the Brass Monkey working bee. One other DR650 there too, sorry no photos as I was at the back, covered in dust. Whole day on gravel roads, either dual purpose tyres are better on gravel or I am just a pussy on the loose stuff! Will find out how much of a pussy this weekend at the OMCC Gravel Hill climb. Guess I will have to harden up a bit. Only scrape one side at a time and only one bin this year so far - on the road and at an embarassingly slow speed.

[NordieBoy]

only one bin this year so far - on the road and at an embarassingly slow speed.

Slow in general or slow for your bike.

I was tootling along at 120 and...

[GaZBur]

Slow in general or slow for your bike.

I was tootling along at 120 and...

Slowwww... About 25kph but due to the steepness of the road and the slipperyness of the plastic peg and axle sliders the skid marks went for a decent way. Bruises take forever to come out when they are on the bone and you are an old bugger!

[cynna]

info please.
with the old xr600 plastic tanks, stickers didnt or wouldnt stay stuck to the plastic for very long, something to do with fuel vapours going through the plastic.

is it the same with the plastic safari tanks.
the safari seams to be quite thick plastic.

any thoughts.

i read somewhere recently( maybe in adb) about washing your tank with white spirits or something - i didnt take much notice there was an article about transfers i will see if i can find it

[TLDV8]

Ohlins as well!!!!!! You are really getting serious about this now.
Has it done the job for you and did you do anything with the front end?



Neil,that whole episode was crap from the time i payed a NZ$2200 deposit site unseen to the time i finally received it last year.

It is the same suspension package you and Jamie purchased.

I was never told it had been sent so it was sitting in customs in Brisbane and came close to being returned to sender by 3 days.

My postal address was not on the package so could not be sent the paperwork/contacted. (i had made it clear regards the PO Box)

Payed $90 for tracking post but was not told the tracking number yet there was time to be posting on KB (archive post tracking) the day it was put in the post.

It was only an inquiry to see how it was coming along that alerted me that it had been posted weeks earlier.

It took another 4 days for the tracking info to be sent,without it i could do nothing because it also was the package ID.

The value on the customs docket had been inflated (why ?) over the actual cost so i got reamed on duty/GST,the shock had 2 turns of bubble wrap and was in what was basically a paper bag.
It came with no build spec sheet.

When i finally got the package,the race tech springs and emulators were simple over the counter items which i could have got from the US for a lot less and done via their online spring rate calculator(exchange rate was over 90 cents AU to the US$)
There was no set up info which is why i went this route after all the hype on KB.

The Ohlins shock was defective and would have been when sent,i had it regassed at my own expense,it leaked out within 2 days.
I was then told to send it to the Ohlins agent in Victoria over 3000 kms away.

Wait for it i had to pay the cost to send it :laugh: ie NZ$100 for the regas and post. (fully insured with tracking for obvious reasons)
Lucky for me the return post and repair was not charged to me.

I had taken the time to wrap the shock in cardboard then bubble warp, then put it in a box with packing so there was no chance of damage.
On its return the shock had been jammed into the corner of the same box and all of the packing used to push it into that corner.
The box looked like it had been dragged behind a car and did the shock no favours.

All in all it cost me over NZ$2700 for a old model shock,fork springs and emulators.
As you might have,the shock is borderline unless you are carrying a major load,for dayly riding it is bone jarring and the damping way off.
The set up info repeatedly asked for,the point of the whole exercise was never supplied,all i got in the end was a sorry that must have been a nightmare for you.

All in all it is something i try to forget about but am reminded every time i ride the bike (my only transport bar the treadly)
$hit happens.

The end.

There is little i can do about the shock,it was so expensive it can not be on sold,i would be lucky to get half what it cost.
I will set this RMZ450 front end up myself with any parts needed coming from the US,the shock i will live with,it would be to much of a hassle to keep swapping springs even if that worked. :third: maybe i could put a bag of cement on the back for around town. :laugh:

<img src=http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/B8.jpg>

The good news is it is the dry season now so it is around 32C every day with low humidity.
A new chain and sprockets go on the DR Monday then a good going over for a extended ride starting in a couple of weeks,parts unknown but starting with coming down the gulf into Borroloola then Mt Isa south.

.

[TLDV8]

Jamie and Neil passed through in the middle of the dry season,here is an idea between the two.

Daily temperatures are always over 30C year round getting to the high 30's
Humidity is the difference which gets up to 90%+ and rain.
No rain for over 160 days last dry season.

Here is the same spot,there is a water crossing just before but it is gone now,this is a public road and almost single track over the hill.

<img src=http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/Wet.jpg>

<img src=http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/Dry.jpg>

[ducatijim]

Hey TLD, pity you didn't ask me bout Ohlins and the folk you delt with before you purchased....I would have saved you a bomb!!

The WP, stock on the KT, are far better....I have never had a satisfactory experience with an Ohlins. Had 3. Slow learner.

Wifey and I will be up your way in late June, I am working down in WA, place called Moora at the moment, will be outta here early June and headded north.

Be good to catch up again after a year!

Jamie.

[Bass]

Neil,that whole episode was crap from the time i payed a NZ$2200 deposit site unseen to the time i finally received it last year.

It is the same suspension package you and Jamie purchased.


.

I am sorry to hear all this.
If you got the same package as us, then yes, it is an arse cruncher without quite a heavy load on the back of the bike.
Since I got home, I have never had that much load on the bike again - not even close - so I finally saw sense and fitted the standard spring to the Ohlins shock.
What a difference! I had to open the spring up about 0.5mm with a die grinder to make it fit but it only took about 5 minutes.
These days, I go looking for the holes and corrugations just for the grin factor.
Because the spring rate is lower, you need to back off the rebound damping and increase the compression damping but it all works fine.
I still have the big tank on and so I have left the higher rate springs in the front.
Pretty happy now.

[junkmanjoe]

my dr ran so sweet on the south island trip.
just on 2000kms didnt miss a beat, just love rideing the dr.
there such a great bike.

[Eddieb]

my dr ran so sweet on the south island trip.
just on 2000kms didnt miss a beat, just love rideing the dr.
there such a great bike.

Yeah but the grin you had when you were riding my PD was huge.

[junkmanjoe]

i seam to remember some one couldnt keep up with my self while i was on there bike.

i also remember some other little incident :shit:

[Paladin]

my dr ran so sweet on the south island trip.
just on 2000kms didnt miss a beat, just love rideing the dr.
there such a great bike.

Yeah mine ran sweet as too mate - I do love my DR, however Jatz's DR BIG was awesome to ride too!

:shifty:

[Paladin]

i seam to remember some one couldnt keep up with my self while i was on there bike.

i also remember some other little incident :shit:


I think photos of "the incident" will be forthcoming!

:laugh:

[NordieBoy]

i also remember some other little incident :shit:

Did it involve sheep?

[Paladin]

Did it involve sheep?

Well the item he dropped did have a sheepskin on it!

:laugh:

[Woodman]

Well the item he dropped did have a sheepskin on it!

:laugh:

Go on tell me I missed this

[Eddieb]

Go on tell me I missed this

:)

While Joe was riding my PD and I was on his DR I had a little incident on the DR.

At the last little stream crossing with that quite sharp entry and exit as I came out I gave the DR a bit of throttle and nothing happened. Joe's poor DR ended up lying on it's side.

It just didn't have the low down the PD had and it caught me out, and the full event was caught in technicolour.

[junkmanjoe]

oh that time.....thats ok mate, shit happens...:jerry:

i also recall being told some one undone the wrong strap on the ferry, and some ones bike fell over on the floor....

and some one went to hop on there dr and it fell over brakeing a little indacator off...now who was that.

[Paladin]

oh that time.....thats ok mate, shit happens...:jerry:

i also recall being told some one undone the wrong strap on the ferry, and some ones bike fell over on the floor....

and some one went to hop on there dr and it fell over brakeing a little indacator off...now who was that.

Yeah I wonder too!

:laugh:

[NordieBoy]

:)

While Joe was riding my PD and I was on his DR I had a little incident on the DR.

At the last little stream crossing with that quite sharp entry and exit as I came out I gave the DR a bit of throttle and nothing happened. Joe's poor DR ended up lying on it's side.

It just didn't have the low down the PD had and it caught me out, and the full event was caught in technicolour.

Olympuscolour even...

[Woodman]

Unless i am mistaken Eddie you are the first person to drop Joes DR ever.

[dino3310]

however Jatz's DR BIG was awesome to ride too!

:shifty:

you know you want one Dave

[Eddieb]

Unless i am mistaken Eddie you are the first person to drop Joes DR ever.

Probably, Joe only ever drops other peoples DR's, aye Joe.

[junkmanjoe]

:doh: busted aye mate, twice i recall. bloody cow shit...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

that pic bart took of us rideing through the puddles is a goodie aye mate.

[bart]

This one?

Comes out a bit grainy. Looks better full size.

[junkmanjoe]

yip thats is, it looks neat.
cheers bart.

[Paladin]

yip thats is, it looks neat.
cheers bart.

The Three Amigos!!!!!

:Punk:

[Eddieb]

This one?

Comes out a bit grainy. Looks better full size.

That photo should be posted on advrider as a candidate for the front page rotation.

[junkmanjoe]

hi bart hope you dont mind ive put your pic up for ADV front page rotation.

let you know if it makes it on.

[dino3310]

The Three Amigos!!!!!

:Punk:

The Goodies:bleh::lol:

awesome photo Bart, fab looking track

[Paladin]

The Goodies:bleh::lol:

awesome photo Bart, fab looking track

Or, The Young Ones !!!!

:laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

Or, The Young Ones !!!!

:laugh:

yea you be neil, ill be vivian, and eddie can be rick...
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Paladin]

yea you be neil, ill be vivian, and eddie can be rick...
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Haha! Was one of my favourite programs as a kid - such a laugh!

:laugh:

[Eddieb]

Haha! Was one of my favourite programs as a id - such a laugh!

:laugh:

I have seasons 1 & 2 on my pc at home.

And why do I have to be the (p)rick?

[junkmanjoe]

cant rember the cool persons name what was it...

[NordieBoy]

Mike .

[Paladin]

I have seasons 1 & 2 on my pc at home.

And why do I have to be the (p)rick?

Well I think Joe is definitely a Vyvyan, so you feel free to be the hippy if you like mate!

:laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

arrr only a week late.
but heated grips fitted today.

[dino3310]

arrr only a week late.
but heated grips fitted today.

aahhh ya big softy

[dino3310]

Or, The Young Ones !!!!

:laugh:

but theres 4 young ones and only three in the photo

[Paladin]

but theres 4 young ones and only three in the photo

Yeah I always forget about the Mike character!

:doh:

[Woodman]

Yeah I always forget about the Mike character!

:doh:

What about SPG the hamster??

[Paladin]

What about SPG the hamster??

Does he actually count as a Young One?

:laugh:

He WAS great tho LOL!

[junkmanjoe]

aahhh ya big softy

ya know, old age mate.....you wait it will come to you to...
im sure heat grips will fit on the big as well mate...

[dino3310]

ya know, old age mate.....you wait it will come to you to...
im sure heat grips will fit on the big as well mate...

true.
i wouldnt mind getting one of these battery powered heated vests for the frosty mornings

[Paladin]

true.
i wouldnt mind getting one of these battery powered heated vests for the frosty mornings

Thats just going too far!

HTFU!!!

:laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

true.
i wouldnt mind getting one of these battery powered heated vests for the frosty mornings

we used to have the old kero pocket warmers when we hunted up the bush...
but we burn to much fuel and our lanten would run out 2 days in...:doh:

[Bass]

but we burn to much fuel and our lanten would run out 2 days in...:doh:

I knew my DR was old technology, but running on kero.................
I had no idea!

[junkmanjoe]

it might work.
try it one day and let us know.:no:

[bart]

hi bart hope you dont mind ive put your pic up for ADV front page rotation.

let you know if it makes it on.

If you're going to enter it, you might as well go for the full version. It's in this file as IMG_2017. No point sending in the grainy job.

http://cid-41f768dbf8a6f0ce.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Barts%20adventure

[junkmanjoe]

this chap brought a brand new bike, got it shipped from USA to the Philippines
The complete price was 9,200 US$ incl. shipping, tax paid and registration
(Foreign Currency Indicative Rate as at: 29-05-2009).
$0.6637 dollars = $1 NZ Dollar
$9,200 dollars = $13,861.68 NZ Dollars

quite a dear bike at the end of it all.


it arrived in a box and he had to put it togeather.
borrowed pics and story from adv.

he looks like he a happy man..

[Paladin]

this chap brought a brand new bike, got it shipped from USA to the Philippines
The complete price was 9,200 US$ incl. shipping, tax paid and registration
(Foreign Currency Indicative Rate as at: 29-05-2009).
$0.6637 dollars = $1 NZ Dollar
$9,200 dollars = $13,861.68 NZ Dollars

quite a dear bike at the end of it all.


it arrived in a box and he had to put it togeather.
borrowed pics and story from adv.

he looks like he a happy man..

Oh so thats what my bike is supposed to look like!

:doh:

[dino3310]

Oh so thats what my bike is supposed to look like!

:doh:

i'm biteing my tongue on this one:bleh:

[Paladin]

i'm biteing my tongue on this one:bleh:

Mine has character!

:msn-wink:

[junkmanjoe]

has now......:spanking:

[NordieBoy]

Oh so thats what my bike is supposed to look like!

:doh:

You should check out how he cleans it too :D

[Paladin]

You should check out how he cleans it too :D

I run mine thru the occasional river - seems to do the trick!

:msn-wink:

[junkmanjoe]

You should check out how he cleans it too :D

yea might look in to importing a couple to clean my...........

bike as well...:niceone:

[TLDV8]

Done and will see if the jetting needs changing tomorrow.

1 5/8 to 2 inch tapered mid pipe,next is the RMZ 450 forks.

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The Canning Stock Route can wait until next year,it was supposed to be this month but times are tough.



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The complete price was 9,200 US$ incl. shipping, tax paid and registration
(Foreign Currency Indicative Rate as at: 29-05-2009).
$0.6637 dollars = $1 NZ Dollar
$9,200 dollars = $13,861.68 NZ Dollars

My DR was over NZ$10000 in Jan 08,Rego is over NZ$800 per year :pinch:
There is no way i would want to add up how much now. :laugh:

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