DR 650 wiki

[Aslan]

hi - as I prepare to pick up a, new to me, DR650 this weekend I came across this link - A wiki resource for DR650 enthusiasts - of which there are a number on this site.


Hope others find it useful - cheers Aslan :scooter:


http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

[merv]

So you've bought the yellow one?

[Aslan]

Hi Merv - no a 2007 same blue as yours - fly to AK Sat AM and plan to ride back via Raglan to Awakino - taking in gravel roads :banana:

[Tony W]

Keep an eye out for wandering bus shelters.
Congrats ! We'll see you on the HBAR for a test-ride then ?

[merv]

Great, see you with it soon.

[Aslan]

Keep an eye out for wandering bus shelters.
Congrats ! We'll see you on the HBAR for a test-ride then ?


hi Tony - you know the story what goes on tour stays on tour (the bus shelter incident that is) :stupid:


And yep I'm certainly looking at your ride with interest - have floated the idea (of a leave pass) with 'her indoors'


cheers Aslan

[Mystic13]

Hi Aslan

After riding the 42nd the week after you lot I've decided to upgrade my 250 to a DRZ400. Hopefully we'll catch up with you on a ride somewhere. I'm also intending to go back and spend some more time in that area.

Cheers - Des

[Aslan]

Hi Aslan

After riding the 42nd the week after you lot I've decided to upgrade my 250 to a DRZ400. Hopefully we'll catch up with you on a ride somewhere. I'm also intending to go back and spend some more time in that area.

Cheers - Des

Hi Des - yes the DRZ's are great fun machines - MotoXNUT and TonyW had huge grins on their faces on the TTTTT.


Cheers Stephen O aka Aslan
Back on topic - resource including downloadable shop manual here:


http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

[Aslan]

found this - apologies in advance if it's already been posted - link includes access to a downloadable manual - cheers Aslan


http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

[young1]

Hi Merv - no a 2007 same blue as yours - fly to AK Sat AM and plan to ride back via Raglan to Awakino - taking in gravel roads :banana:

If you want to overnight in New Plymouth Steve you are welcome to stay at my place.

[Crisis management]

Likewise, if you need a pick up from the airport in auckland & lift to the new bike let me know. I can't offer to ride back down to Raglan with you, a little too busy at work at the moment. Bugger!

Iain

[marks]

Congratulations

Let me know when you want to test it out on the Mugatooks to Karapoti run :)

I presume you sold the DR350?

[cooneyr]

Definatly check out the problems (http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Potential_problems_to_be_aware_of) page. The neutral sender unit screws loosen and the upper chain roller has gone bye bye on almost all DR650 I've seen. You new bike being a 07 should have none of the other issues.

Cheers R

[Aslan]

:Offtopic: thanks Bass, Crisis & Young1 for offers of help / accom. Fantastic. Vendor is meeting me at AKL airport.

Young1 aka Mike - staying with you (which gets me closer to Wellywood for a Sun AM off) is attractive - I'll reach you directly.

Ryan - thanks for the advice around the known issues.

MarkS - keen to ride the Akatarawa's with you - prolly need to fit more agressive tyres eg D606's - however it will be my daily commuter as well.

Yes the DR350 went about a month ago - great bike - a little small physically for me and luggage on longer trips.

Cheers all - Aslan aka Stephen O

[johannvr]

Hey Congrats Stephen - nice to see another convertee. Beemer going to get all jealous-like through lack of use & attention now ... :whistle:

Johann

[Aslan]

thanks Johann - you're right I'm going to have to make sure the 1150 gets enough use / TLC - hope to see you out there soon - cheers Aslan