My DR650 died today.

[junkmanjoe]

Was headed off to a welly ride out over on the wainuiomata
coast, but we never made it.

the engine just stoped dead.:gob:
didnt lock up or make any nasty banging noises.:angry2:
it got picked up on my ute from petone this morning.

will keep posted as to what has happened and why...

[Transalper]

No chinkle chinkle noises as it died either?
Mine just sounded a bit like the chain dropping off the rear as the engine went quiet. No lock up or banging noises here either.
Take it you've read Nordies info on 3rd gear exploding.
Very interested to know more as it's diagnosed.

[junkmanjoe]

hi
thats the weard bit about it, i had already done around 80kms travel in the morning was only 5 mins away from other guys at start point.
it was just like i turned off the key,
no bang, no rattle, i was doing around 85kms on the clock.
going up hill, so i guess under load..

[YellowDog]

Rotten luck mate. Hopefully it is just a simple electrical issue like my XF650 used to have.

The battery terminals were a little dodgy and needed a clean and a tighten every few months to stop the bike from doing what you just described.

[Tony W]

Hope it all turns out well for you...does sound electrical though.
Any spark ?

DRs seem to be dropping like flies at the mo...:shutup:

[Tony W]

No chinkle chinkle noises as it died either?
Mine just sounded a bit like the chain dropping off the rear as the engine went quiet. No lock up or banging noises here either.
Take it you've read Nordies info on 3rd gear exploding.
Very interested to know more as it's diagnosed.


Was yours a gearbox issue ?

[junkmanjoe]

im thinking is a bit more, we put it in first gear and you can push it like its out of gear.
but can hear the piston going up and down.

[junkmanjoe]

Hope it all turns out well for you...does sound electrical though.
Any spark ?

DRs seem to be dropping like flies at the mo...:shutup:

ill have to take my tank and suff off so ill check all that then.
as cant get to spark plug with tank on.

[Virago]

im thinking is a bit more, we put it in first gear and you can push it like its out of gear.
but can hear the piston going up and down.

So there's no compression? My brother-in-law's dirt bike did that, ridden too hard it had burnt a hole through the piston crown.

[Tony W]

im thinking is a bit more, we put it in first gear and you can push it like its out of gear.
but can hear the piston going up and down.

Hmmmm, no compression........

[Tony W]

So there's no compression? My brother-in-law's dirt bike did that, ridden too hard it had burnt a hole through the piston crown.


Oh dear, sounds nasty.

[bart]

Ouch. :gob:

:corn::corn: Interested to see how this pans out.

[XF650]

Hey Joe
If you need another piston you can have my spare big bore version.
New rings, a buff with a wire brush & all will be sweet. You might need a thicker head gasket though.

Seriously though, at least you have a warrenty & lets hope that doesn't become an issue either.
Good luck.

PS: Can you guess what the piston is out of?

[Taz]

A KLR would never do that?? :Pokey:

[bart]

PS: Can you guess what the piston is out of?

Ship?????????????

[Squiggles]

Done any mods that might require a rejet?

[Transalper]

When mine broke I was stuck in gear but could push the bike with and without using the clutch. The piston would not go up and down. Couldn't shift easily. Once home (via trailer) we rocked it a bit and heard a chunk of gear falling to the sump. I managed to shift gears a few times and could still push the bike but the piston still did not go up and down. Then it all jambed then it got free again. We never tried the starter button but even if we did I dont think it would have turned over... bent crank etc.
Removed clutch cover, fished out piece of gear then took it all to mechanic which is where it still is.
Happened on the Dusty Butt ride in the middle of the Rainbow.
That has all been said before in Nordies gearbox thread.... what ever that was called.

[junkmanjoe]

[QUOTE


PS: Can you guess what the piston is out of?[/QUOTE]

A train.

[junkmanjoe]

A KLR would never do that?? :Pokey:

klr was my first choice, but dr was cheaper.

[junkmanjoe]

Done any mods that might require a rejet?

no its all stock factory.

[XF650]

[QUOTE


PS: Can you guess what the piston is out of?

A train.[/QUOTE]

Neither ship or train

[pete376403]

Hey Joe

PS: Can you guess what the piston is out of?


That piston looks like it's out of a big two stroker, so won't be any good in the DR.
Not a boat and not a train...hmm. Big aircraft engine?

[dino3310]

Hey Joe

PS: Can you guess what the piston is out of?

DRBIG:lol:.

catD12

[Woodman]

Definitely run out of compression, either holed a piston or bent some valves somehow, you don't always hear valves bending.

Do drs have a decompression device?? maybe look at that, but my guess is the cam timing has slipped, and bent valves.

That piston is either out of a compressor or an old (very)tractor.

[junkmanjoe]

what would cause the timing to move out of place.

[Woodman]

what would cause the timing to move out of place.

maybe a sheared locating pin on the cam. Mind you I don't know dr engines at all, but am an engine rebuilder by trade so have had to look at a lot of failures over the years.

[dino3310]

maybe a sheared locating pin on the cam. Mind you I don't know dr engines at all, but am an engine rebuilder by trade so have had to look at a lot of failures over the years.

so youd know the KLR pretty well then:lol:

I've heard of the auto Decomp jamming causing simular symptoms on the DR, i hope its something that simple

[Woodman]

so youd know the KLR pretty well then:lol:

I've heard of the auto Decomp jamming causing simular symptoms on the DR, i hope its something that simple

Don't wanna start a dr klr pointless thing' but after 6 months reading kb the engine failure score so far is

DR 3

KLR 0

Saying no more unless provoked.

[junkmanjoe]

easy boys, my toy is broken.
every time we go out for a ride something happens.
mybe the east coast dosnt like the DR very much,

barts bike lost its gearbox oil.
paladin punched a hole in his sump.
JMJ motor gave up.

wait on bad things happen in 3s

[rok-the-boat]

My DR is 31 years old and still going strong. Actually, prob not original engine, but hey, DRs are still good. You probably burnt a valve or fried the coil.

[marks]

When mine broke I was stuck in gear but could push the bike with and without using the clutch. The piston would not go up and down. Couldn't shift easily. Once home (via trailer) we rocked it a bit and heard a chunk of gear falling to the sump. I managed to shift gears a few times and could still push the bike but the piston still did not go up and down. Then it all jambed then it got free again. We never tried the starter button but even if we did I dont think it would have turned over... bent crank etc.
Removed clutch cover, fished out piece of gear then took it all to mechanic which is where it still is.
Happened on the Dusty Butt ride in the middle of the Rainbow.
That has all been said before in Nordies gearbox thread.... what ever that was called.

so does this mean you are facing a repair bill that exceeds the bike value?

[bart]

easy boys, my toy is broken.
every time we go out for a ride something happens.
mybe the east coast dosnt like the DR very much,

barts bike lost its gearbox oil.
paladin punched a hole in his sump.
JMJ motor gave up.

wait on bad things happen in 3s

That place is cursed, but after seeing the photos from today, I'm willing to take a trailer load of spares to get in there and have a look around. :scooter:

[junkmanjoe]

yes i wish to have another go some day as well.

thee still is plenty of spark at the plugs.

[Taz]

yes i wish to have another go some day as well.

thee still is plenty of spark at the plugs.

Ah... If you weren't so far away I'd fix it for you.

[junkmanjoe]

if your a regersted suzuki repair shop,
my bike is still on the back of the ute.
do you think you know whats up with it.

[Taz]

if your a regersted suzuki repair shop,
my bike is still on the back of the ute.
do you think you know whats up with it.

No not a suzuki repair shop......

[junkmanjoe]

its still under warranty, so i better play by the rules.
what do you think has happened.

[Transalper]

so does this mean you are facing a repair bill that exceeds the bike value?No, not quite.
If you are thinking of the insurance write off thing it would not work as my cover is for crashes and theft, not engine failure. I checked when that was first mentioned in another thread because claiming insurance on engine wear didn't sound right to me.

[buggsubique]

easy boys, my toy is broken.


Bloody sorry to hear it mate, hope it is repairable and you get back on the horse ASAP.

[XF650]

I think Woodman is closest - found it on a farm so assume it's out of an old Lanz Bulldog tractor or similair.

[Taz]

its still under warranty, so i better play by the rules.
what do you think has happened.

From what you,ve said I would be first checking anything to do with compression.

Is the spark plug still in/tight (unlikely that it has come out - But legend has it that it has happened in the past)

Also check the plug for tell tale bits of piston stuck to it from preignition/overheating etc.

Next I would remove the rocker cover and check the valve clearances.

Check decompression set up etc.

If this turned nothing up then the head would come off for further inspection.

[junkmanjoe]

would you think something has happend to timming ajustment, and up set the rest of the workings.

[Taz]

would you think something has happend to timming ajustment, and up set the rest of the workings.

Anything is possible. Only way is to have a looksee.

[junkmanjoe]

just been on the phone with suzuki.
hopefully in the local shop down here on tues morn.

stay tuned for out come.

[Eddieb]

hope it's nothing serious mate.

Have you pulled the plug to shine a torch down there?

if a valve has gone or the piston has melted you might see it.

[Taz]

Keep us posted.

[junkmanjoe]

the man up stairs say he do his best to get it ready before the KCR.
my be hes a KB chap as well....

ill have a look in the hole, may not want to see wahts in there....:gob:

[Woodman]

If you can push the bike along easily in gear and the engine is turning over you definitely have a compression issue.

[marks]

well looks like you weren't the only one to have a hiccup yesterday - I've fractured the tube of my right side cash bars right through which is a pain as everything has to come to bits to get it off - footpegs, centre stand, all plastic, tank, seat blah blah blah blah - plus it is a bitch to refit since a big rock reshaped it on Odlins Rd :crybaby:

There goes at least a day of next weekend :angry:

[junkmanjoe]

sorry to hear marks.
sounds like dave is getting his bike back in to better shape.
hes been round at Howies to day.

[marks]

sorry to hear marks.
sounds like dave is getting his bike back in to better shape.
hes been round at Howies to day.

I'm sure he'll get the bike ready before the king country ride - I hope his back will heal up in time - he didn't look very comfortable yesterday

[junkmanjoe]

Bloody sorry to hear it mate, hope it is repairable and you get back on the horse ASAP.

cheers mate
it was another fab day of sunshine, another day lost from the sadle....::crybaby:

[3umph]

I think Woodman is closest - found it on a farm so assume it's out of an old Lanz Bulldog tractor or similair.

I'd say you are right... defiantly looks like an old bulldog tractor piston:niceone:

[pete376403]

Got the two-stroke part right, anyway.
http://www.showoffyourwheels.com/Tractors/Chriss_Lanz_Bulldog_Tractor/Chris's_Vintage_Tractor_Collection.htm

[XF650]

Sorry about the thread hijack Joe but the piston might have been a tad too heavy for your crank anyway - I weighed it tonight & it's 29kg!!

[junkmanjoe]

no worries i seen a train piston once, big as a chair...

[Howie]

sounds like dave is getting his bike back in to better shape.
hes been round at Howies to day.

Yeah he was here for a few hours this afternoon. His bike is looking a bit better than it was, I'll let him full you in on the details.

Cheers

Paul

[junkmanjoe]

was phoned up from suzuki this arfo.

cam chain broken. has not been running on the guide correctly, has bent a couple valves.

[Eddieb]

Well thats a quick diagnosis, and could have been a lot worse meaning a lot longer repair time. Let's hope they get it fixed just as quick.

[junkmanjoe]

umm thats the easy part.
now they want to know why it has happened, so this means bikes not fixed till there happy....
here comes the warranty point the finger game.

[Eddieb]

Well if all else fails I fixed the front brake line on the 800 tonight so if I can get a WOF on it this weekend it'll be all good to go if you need it.

[Woodman]

was phoned up from suzuki this arfo.

cam chain broken. has not been running on the guide correctly, has bent a couple valves.

What is the normal service life of a cam chain?

[CrazyFrog]

umm thats the easy part.
now they want to know why it has happened, so this means bikes not fixed till there happy....
here comes the warranty point the finger game.

At least they're attempting to find the cause, not just fix and forget.
I had a Gixxser a few years back which snapped a camchain at 11,000km, total engine destruction, but out of warranty, so I had to suck it up. They said "sorry faulty camchain, sometimes it happens" which was of no real comfort. A $50 part destroying a $3000 engine will always leave you feeling a little pissed:angry2:

[dino3310]

What is the normal service life of a cam chain?

lugging that super tanker around would strain any motor.
i thought 40-50,000 would be a good time to replace camchain

[junkmanjoe]

do you think its a weight thing, just out off interest, as they shop guys asked what the extra alloy bracket was for.
as i took off the big tank, put standard one on.

[Eddieb]

do you think its a weight thing, just out off interest, as they shop guys asked what the extra alloy bracket was for.
as i took off the big tank, put standard one on.

It's a lot less weight than having a pillion on the back and they come with rear footpegs to allow that so I wouldn't have thought a few extra litres of fuel would do it.

[Woodman]

do you think its a weight thing, just out off interest, as they shop guys asked what the extra alloy bracket was for.
as i took off the big tank, put standard one on.

No it is not a weight thing.
What is the difference between a 70 kg rider and a 110kg rider?

[junkmanjoe]

a tank off gas.....

[junkmanjoe]

going by the secvice history,
cam chain was checked and ajusted twice with in 4 months last year, around august, but never since, next service from when i brought it, at xmas time, is at 18,000km which is another 300kms away.
he said the chain was not sitting in the guide correctly.
if it broken wont it fall to the bottom of the caseing, or stay hung up.how would they know that.

[howdamnhard]

If you have had the bike serviced by a registered Suzuki dealer at the appropriate intervals as laid down in your manual I can't see how they can point the finger at you for it being broken and try worm out of the warranty.

[NordieBoy]

going by the secvice history,
cam chain was checked and ajusted twice with in 4 months last year, around august, but never since, next service from when i brought it, at xmas time, is at 18,000km which is another 300kms away.
he said the chain was not sitting in the guide correctly.
if it broken wont it fall to the bottom of the caseing, or stay hung up.how would they know that.

Checked and adjusted twice?
It's got an automatic cam chain tensioner.

[tri boy]

Checked and adjusted twice?
It's got an automatic cam chain tensioner.
Some workshop service sheets use a generic "tick box" system that gives just a overview of work done.
Don't read too much into that. Although, a good mechanic would write "Auto Adj" next to the box.
I have noticed that many manufacturers have reduced the quality/plate numbers on cam chains over the years.
ie, Gn250's were a 5-4 chain originally I think, but the new ones are 4-3.
Not sure about DR650's.
Chains do fail, but it is fairly rare. Generally it is due to a faulty Auto Tensioner, and I would be pulling that apart in the course of evaluation.
Good luck with getting back in time for your ride;)

[warewolf]

If you have had the bike serviced by a registered Suzuki dealer at the appropriate intervals as laid down in your manual I can't see how they can point the finger at you for it being broken and try worm out of the warranty.And legally that is not required, despite anything the dealer/importer will tell you. Servicing by other than an authorised dealer does not invalidate your warranty.

[Eddieb]

going by the secvice history,
cam chain was checked and ajusted twice with in 4 months last year, around august, but never since, next service from when i brought it, at xmas time, is at 18,000km which is another 300kms away.
he said the chain was not sitting in the guide correctly.
if it broken wont it fall to the bottom of the caseing, or stay hung up.how would they know that.

They can probably tell if it hasn't been sitting in the guide correctly by wear marks on the guide, or on the sides of the guide or chain tunnel.

[junkmanjoe]

have been told to day that photos of broken parts have been sent to suzuki wanganui.
i guess they decide next step.

[Paladin]

have been told to day that photos of broken parts have been sent to suzuki wanganui.
i guess they decide next step.

Got everything crossed for you mate!

:(

[Taz]

Should they say that they're not liable, don't go down without a fight. I think Suzuki will come to the party on this tho. Like others have said, maybe a faulty tensioner. The DRZ tensioner is prone to failure and I wouldn't expect the design to be much different between DRZ and DR650.

[junkmanjoe]

Got the call from suzuki wanganui today.
they want the broken parts and a engine oil sample.

they also said its ok, your repairs are covered by the warranty, at no cost to me.

:2thumbsup....thanks suzuki u da man....:2thumbsup

just waiting for one part to come in, and we back togeather.
the main parts have turned up and been fitted to my motor.

keep ya posted on bikes arrival at home.

KCR here we come.....

[Paladin]

Got the call from suzuki wanganui today.
they want the broken parts and a engine oil sample.

they also said its ok, your repairs are covered by the warranty, at no cost to me.

:2thumbsup....thanks suzuki u da man....:2thumbsup

just waiting for one part to come in, and we back togeather.
the main parts have turned up and been fitted to my motor.

keep ya posted on bikes arrival at home.

KCR here we come.....

Oh yeah baby!!!!!!!

:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

its going to take me a day to put all my stuff back on...

[MyGSXF]

Awesome news Joe!! :2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

HI Gen
have a good trip home.
my be catch up when we get down south next month, not quite sure which way we are going.

ummm that way i think.............................na this way.......

[Balrog]

Got the call from suzuki wanganui today.
they want the broken parts and a engine oil sample.

they also said its ok, your repairs are covered by the warranty, at no cost to me.

:2thumbsup....thanks suzuki u da man....:2thumbsup

just waiting for one part to come in, and we back togeather.
the main parts have turned up and been fitted to my motor.

keep ya posted on bikes arrival at home.

KCR here we come.....

:niceone: joe,
Bet thats a load off your mind.

[junkmanjoe]

as soon as the word warranty is used, most of the time, there is trouble, finger pointing, blame some one else.
its not in my shed yet.. ill be cutting it fine to be ready for the ride anzac.

your vid was neat..

[NordieBoy]

Wow. Voodoo actually works! :eek5:

Sorry about that mate.

[junkmanjoe]

ohh shite u barstard u killed kenny,,, i mean my DR

[Aslan]

this is great news Joe - onwards! :2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

Cheers Aslan
hows things at your end.

[MyGSXF]

have a good trip home.
my be catch up when we get down south next month, not quite sure which way we are going.

Magic flight home thanks Joe.. was a stunning day!!

Yep, maybe catch up then.. there's always room here for KB'rs passing through:sunny: Nelson on their travels! :niceone:

[Aslan]

Cheers Aslan
hows things at your end.


Hi Joe - sweet as - re your bike - not sure whether it was Voodoo, Karma or Prayer that had the desired effect :sweatdrop

All good anyway - meethinks it must have been Karma - 'what goes around comes around' eh?

Anyway glad your steed is being restored - and with a wing and a prayer should be ready for the KCR.

BTW - looking at all of the accounts of the Orongorongo Ride - I'm suddenly feeling my age :crybaby:

[junkmanjoe]

na mate, your still young at heart,
im no spring chicken eather mate.

was getting a hard time at work other day about my grays showing....
oh well better have another wisky....

[Box'a'bits]

BTW - looking at all of the accounts of the Orongorongo Ride - I'm suddenly feeling my age :crybaby:

Nah, that was after the ride (see also Magic Fairy's comments re Balrog). :whistle:

Steve

[Aslan]

Nah, that was after the ride (see also Magic Fairy's comments re Balrog). :whistle:

Steve

Cheers Steve and Joe - as Dave aka Paladin has posted - we're certainly fortunate to have the camaraderie / mateship that this ADV riding engenders.

Whew - Dave - read your account of the post off trauma - you were a lucky man! Reminds me of our mortality - as I've been heard to say on the last attempt I did of the 42nd with Eddie B et al - this stuff is 'vital' - ie you really know you're alive pushing the envelope eh?

Carpe Diem! :2thumbsup

[Paladin]

Cheers Steve and Joe - as Dave aka Paladin has posted - we're certainly fortunate to have the camaraderie / mateship that this ADV riding engenders.

Whew - Dave - read your account of the post off trauma - you were a lucky man! Reminds me of our mortality - as I've been heard to say on the last attempt I did of the 42nd with Eddie B et al - this stuff is 'vital' - ie you really know you're alive pushing the envelope eh?

Carpe Diem! :2thumbsup

Carpe Diem indeed!

Am gonna try temper my attitude just slightly altho not in my nature to not push the outside of the envelope, just gonna try & be a tad more careful shall we say!

This stuff IS vital to me - its so good for my soul so to speak - out seeing NZ u dont see from a car with great mates and fun social time, building lasting friendships - all good stuff! Most important adv riding just makes you feel ALIVE doesn't it! Nice way to let off steam too from work, kids whatever.

Have everything crossed bike & me will be ok for the KCR but I will definitely have to head back on the Sunday afternoon.

[Aslan]

Carpe Diem indeed!

Am gonna try temper my attitude just slightly altho not in my nature to not push the outside of the envelope, just gonna try & be a tad more careful shall we say!

This stuff IS vital to me - its so good for my soul so to speak - out seeing NZ u dont see from a car with great mates and fun social time, building lasting friendships - all good stuff! Most important adv riding just makes you feel ALIVE doesn't it! Nice way to let off steam too from work, kids whatever.

Have everything crossed bike & me will be ok for the KCR but I will definitely have to head back on the Sunday afternoon.

Dave - hope your health allows you to make it - I'm coming back on Sunday PM as well - we may get to ride back together eh

[Paladin]

Dave - hope your health allows you to make it - I'm coming back on Sunday PM as well - we may get to ride back together eh

That would be an absolute pleasure mate!!! Seems like we haven't ridden together for a VERY long time, mad huh?!

Am gonna rest my neck & back as much as poss. Just gotta sort front wheel wobble, put indicators on and replace weakened riser main bolt & DR is good to go! I'll be skint on the ride but have child care sorted for Fri, Sat + Sun til evening Sun thx to mother - hoorah! Gotta sort that front wheel wobble tho - at 110kph it is BAD!

Should get to pick up new Arai Tour X3 Long Way Blue helmet tomorrow!!!!! It matches the DR - sad aren't I?!!!!!!!!!! Insurance company payout + cash from ex for next weeks child care while she in OZ will pay for it fortunately and I'll have a nice new very safe helmet!

:2thumbsup

[Aslan]

all good Dave - you'll be da man in the Ewan & Charlie hat eh - look fwd to catching up real soon - Ciao S

[Paladin]

all good Dave - you'll be da man in the Ewan & Charlie hat eh - look fwd to catching up real soon - Ciao S

And the Arai helmet is SOOOOOO light! God bless carbon fibre!!!

:whistle:

[pete376403]

Is it carbon all the way through? If so, try and avoid sliding down the road in it. I've seen articles about the fine particles of carbon that get ground off cf helmets, bodywork and the like by being ground off against the road surface and being inhaled by the crasher. Potentially like inhaling asbestos fibres, for all the good that does you.

[howdamnhard]

Got the call from suzuki wanganui today.
they want the broken parts and a engine oil sample.

they also said its ok, your repairs are covered by the warranty, at no cost to me.

:2thumbsup....thanks suzuki u da man....:2thumbsup

just waiting for one part to come in, and we back togeather.
the main parts have turned up and been fitted to my motor.

keep ya posted on bikes arrival at home.

KCR here we come.....

Excellent outcome, as it should be.

[junkmanjoe]

cheers,
have been on ph to suzuki to day, to give my thanks.
they told me rest off parts should be here mon morn.

they also said, you one very lucky man.
they reckon if bike had traveled any further at speed, the whole engine would have been mashed patotos....:crazy:
they going to send me some pics of the damaged parts.

top guys up there.

[dino3310]

cheers,
have been on ph to suzuki to day, to give my thanks.
they told me rest off parts should be here mon morn.

they also said, you one very lucky man.
they reckon if bike had traveled any further at speed, the whole engine would have been mashed patotos....:crazy:
they going to send me some pics of the damaged parts.

top guys up there.

mashed patotos-lucky for them, you would have got a new donkey:2thumbsup
great news Joe - infact its bloody ripper news mate.

[junkmanjoe]

i was just thnking today what would have happened if it locked up at speed,,,,,,hmm,,,, man splat....maybe..
hopeing to have it home tuesday.

how you getting on with ya lose bits on the BIG...

[dino3310]

i was just thnking today what would have happened if it locked up at speed,,,,,,hmm,,,, man splat....maybe..
hopeing to have it home tuesday.

how you getting on with ya lose bits on the BIG...

nothing as yet, gonna have a totu this weekend;)

[Box'a'bits]

i was just thnking today what would have happened if it locked up at speed,,,,,,hmm,,,, man splat....maybe..


Probable if it happened in a corner. :crazy: But on a straight, just pull in the clutch...:calm:

Would have been horrible to flat spot the new tyres though :eek5:

[junkmanjoe]

true,
hate to damage them on a motorway..

[Taz]

My Guzzi dropped a valve at 160km/h a few years back. Made a bit of a noise too. Will never forget that sound. Sorta sounds like $10$50$100$200$300$400 if you say it real fast :crazy:

[buggsubique]

same in my old mitsi cage....'cept it went all the way up to $3k and I couldn't say it fast enough...

[Buddha#81]

PS: Can you guess what the piston is out of?

Gardener train engine?

[NordieBoy]

same in my old mitsi cage....'cept it went all the way up to $3k and I couldn't say it fast enough...

You're lucky then :D

[junkmanjoe]

Ok
my bikes home.
all fixed.
as far as suzuki can tell, cam chain hasn't been running on the chain guide correctly, and finily gave up.
snaped the chain, bent a couple valves, chewed up a couple other parts as well.

Thanks heaps Suzuki for coming to the party.
cheers Dave Andersons for doing the repairs.
top chaps.

all good back on the gravel.
sorry the pics are not the best, parts man needs to learn to take better pics.

[Paladin]

Ok
my bikes home.
all fixed.
as far as suzuki can tell, cam chain hasn't been running on the chain guide correctly, and finily gave up.
snaped the chain, bent a couple valves, chewed up a couple other parts as well.

Thanks heaps Suzuki for coming to the party.
cheers Dave Andersons for doing the repairs.
top chaps.

all good back on the gravel.
sorry the pics are not the best, parts man needs to learn to take better pics.

Well at least she's home - ya can get the Safari back in action now!

:whistle:

[junkmanjoe]

i have to sort out new fuel taps, safari ones are buggered.

[bart]

Good to see you've got your beast back. Sounds like it could have been worse.

[junkmanjoe]

i do agree with your self.
ive not been for a ride on it yet, may head out o the packspur this weekend for a play.

[dino3310]

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

HI dino.

mate i didnt relise you where leaveing from the gas station.
i didnt say my goodbys......:crybaby:
a BIG pleasure to meet and shake ya hand, we much the same in our crazy ways mate.

looking forward to catching up some time soon.


i just had to put ya big on the wall off coolness....just had to mate...

JMJ.

[Paladin]

.......
i just had to put tya big on the wall off coolness....just had to mate...

JMJ.

I don't think he'll be complaining bro!!!!!

:2thumbsup

[Taz]

i have to sort out new fuel taps, safari ones are buggered.

New suzuki taps are much better and mount straight on. Bit pricey but.

[dino3310]

[QUOTE=dino3310;1129193993]:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:QUOTE]

i'll say it again
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:


catch up soon:hug::whistle:

[Paladin]

i'll say it again
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:


catch up soon:hug::whistle:

Wot u smokin tonite Dean??????

;)

[dino3310]

Wot u smokin tonite Dean??????

;)

i signed a sale & purchase agreement yesterday, just gota sort the finance this coming week so i'm in a :woohoo::woohoo:kinda mood:yes:

[junkmanjoe]

did you get that big new bike workshop. you were telling me about.

[dino3310]

did you get that big new bike workshop. you were telling me about.

na mate missed out on that one they wanted more than we can afford:crybaby:, the house we might have is a worst house best street scenario, small garage but the cars can handle the cold:yes:

[junkmanjoe]

whaoo there mate.
bikes inside, family in the shed.... winters coming mate.
got to look after that big now...

good luck with the hunt mate.
ya know ya can make a princess out off a frog aye.

tell them to sharpen there pencile, or ya buy else where...
some times that works......smoetimes not...:Oops:

[Paladin]

na mate missed out on that one they wanted more than we can afford:crybaby:, the house we might have is a worst house best street scenario, small garage but the cars can handle the cold:yes:

I like your priorities mate! Gotta keep that BIG look good!



:2thumbsup

[dino3310]

shit Dave i just saw your 'location' on the right of your post:lol::lol::lol:
say gidday to patrick 4 me

[Paladin]

shit Dave i just saw your 'location' on the right of your post:lol::lol::lol:
say gidday to patrick 4 me

HAHA! That's a nod to my 5 & 3 yr old daughters who have "discovered" SpongeBob Squarepants and now HAVE to watch it on Sky, or a dvd of it, at every possible opportunity! So, yeah I DO feel like I am living in Bikini Bottom! And I have perfected the Spongbob laugh! ;)

Still, it frees up some time for me to waste on KB at least!

:crazy:

p.s. Patrick says "Hi!".

[dino3310]

haha good shit. my rugrats into it as well, i like it but prefer the totally awesome Timon & Pumba :woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

i have to watch simpsons,,,,,over and over and then ben puts the simpsons movie on, which isnt that bad,,,,,will its ok,,,,,yea all right i like it too.....spider pig spider pig..........

:doh:

[dino3310]

i bet you were a bit of a Bartman in your youth:whistle:

[junkmanjoe]

na i was a naughty little shit and my dad used to smack my ass,,,, thats how i lernt to ride so fast, so i could get away...................:woohoo:

[Paladin]

haha good shit. my rugrats into it as well, i like it but prefer the totally awesome Timon & Pumba :woohoo:

Their other favourite is Tak & The Power of Juju - hilarious as well!

I think I laugh more than they do when Spongebob is on!

Mwaaahahahaaa!!!

[Paladin]

i bet you were a bit of a Bartman in your youth:whistle:

Of course he was! ;)

[bart]

No relation

[Paladin]

No relation

Come off it, you lot up there are all related!

;)

[Bass]

This thread is about a dying DR.
Well mine didn't die over the weekend, but I discovered that it was planning to give me a bloody good reaming.
For nearly a year now, I have been running the same suspension setup that we took to Oz. It was set up for us by Robert Taylor and intended to do the job with 50+ kg of luggage on the back.
It's just too hard with only a little load on the back and I have been planning to talk to Robert about a softer spring for some time - that is until Jamie discovered that the standard spring will go on to the Ohlins shock.
So on a wet saturday, I set about doing the change.

I quickly discovered that the shock top-mounting bolt was sheared through at the base of the thread - clean as a whistle, complete bikini job. Both pieces were still in place, but the threaded portion was on an angle and had split the captive nut.

It was only a matter of time before it came loose and she tried to drive the end of an Ohlins up my date.

Now, I am quite fond of it, but there are limits.

Anyone else in DR land had this happen?

[NordieBoy]

Never heard of it before.
Weak bolt?
Hole in eye of shock too big (slop)?

[Bass]

Never heard of it before.
Weak bolt?
Hole in eye of shock too big (slop)?

The fit was pretty good and the break showed none of the progression signs of a typical fatigue fracture - it was a single, clean break.

My guess is that either the bolt was faulty or it has been overtightened at some point.

[junkmanjoe]

mY dr is alive again.
but i would like to up grade the rear shock, i find it very spongy,,,,

i have noticed that some DR springs are diferent colours.
and reason behind this.
my spring is red.
aslans is white.

is there a difference in springyness, if thats a word...is now..:yes:

[Woodman]

The fit was pretty good and the break showed none of the progression signs of a typical fatigue fracture - it was a single, clean break.

My guess is that either the bolt was faulty or it has been overtightened at some point.

Is the spring binding up on full compress before the wheel hits the guard? , cos that would load the bolt and with a big enough hit could shear it, especially if it is a hard bolt or has been work hardened from continuous hits.

Note to self: If riding a DR, stand up when it gets bumpy.

[Paladin]

mY dr is alive again.
but i would like to up grade the rear shock, i find it very spongy,,,,

i have noticed that some DR springs are diferent colours.
and reason behind this.
my spring is red.
aslans is white.

is there a difference in springyness, if thats a word...is now..:yes:

The red springs are for girlies! The men all have white springs like wot I do!

:whistle:

[NordieBoy]

mY dr is alive again.
but i would like to up grade the rear shock, i find it very spongy,,,,

i have noticed that some DR springs are diferent colours.
and reason behind this.
my spring is red.
aslans is white.

is there a difference in springyness, if thats a word...is now..:yes:

My stock spring was yellow.

They're all the same rate.

Get an Eibach spring on there for your weight and replace the 5w oil in the shock for some 10w shock (not fork) oil.

[junkmanjoe]

after our ride on the weekend i had to drop the bike back to workshop, it developed a loud rattle up top off engine.
just a quick fix and bike is home again.

[BMWST?]

after our ride on the weekend i had to drop the bike back to workshop, it developed a loud rattle up top off engine.
just a quick fix and bike is home again.

its that riding to the clock that does that....

[junkmanjoe]

yip sorry you couldnt keep up on sunday mate.
next time ill slow d o w n t i m e for you.