DRBig 750 damaged - up for tender

[cave weta]

My mate has just stuffed his DRBig . PM me if you would like info and Ill see what I can do before the tender process starts.

[Padmei]

Jeez Has Jatz dropped another bike?:crazy:

[junkmanjoe]

how bad is the damage.
which company will be running the tender.

[cave weta]

I wont have any info till after lunch on Saturday re the process.
but the bike was owned in Gisborne and my mate was bringing it up to Waihi when he ran off the road cos of poor lights. Bike has slightly bent forks, buckled wheel. scrapes and dented tank. No photos avail yet. its at a panel shop in TePuke.

[junkmanjoe]

ok keep us posted.
i be interested in placeing a tender.
give me something to work on if i won it.
would you have a pic of it before mishap.
is the rider allright.

[Paladin]

I wont have any info till after lunch on Saturday re the process.
but the bike was owned in Gisborne and my mate was bringing it up to Waihi when he ran off the road cos of poor lights. Bike has slightly bent forks, buckled wheel. scrapes and dented tank. No photos avail yet. its at a panel shop in TePuke.

I take it this is the orange BIG from Gisborne that was sold on TM a few weeks ago, is that right?

[cave weta]

I take it this is the orange BIG from Gisborne that was sold on TM a few weeks ago, is that right?

Yurp!- he didnt even get it home....:wacko:

so I havent seen it myself

[Newguy]

eish, hope your buddy is ok

[Paladin]

Yurp!- he didnt even get it home....:wacko:

so I havent seen it myself

Bloody hell, thats bad luck! I actually rang to buy that bike the day it got sold and had just missed out; to your mate as it turns out! Well, bikes are replaceable; hope your mate is doin ok after the crash!

[cave weta]

eish, hope your buddy is ok

He's got a limp and a bad shoulder- but he gets that each year anyway, when the weather gets cold.;)

[dino3310]

ok keep us posted.
i be interested in placeing a tender.
give me something to work on if i won it.
would you have a pic of it before mishap.
is the rider allright.

naa bugga of mate its mine:bash: :lol:
if i cant afford it mate you have my permission to put a tender in.:whistle:


I take it this is the orange BIG from Gisborne that was sold on TM a few weeks ago, is that right?

hows that mate, bloody small world.

one of us KBers has to salvage the BIG they dont make em anymore and there a fantastic bike.:yes:

[Paladin]

He's got a limp and a bad shoulder- but he gets that each year anyway, when the weather gets cold.;)

Ooh I sympathise! My left knee been like that in winter since ACL replacement after ski accident in '87!!! guess my back will probs be like that now too every winter!

:doh:

:doctor:

[Squiggles]

Ill beat you all to it

[Paladin]

hows that mate, bloody small world.

one of us KBers has to salvage the BIG they dont make em anymore and there a fantastic bike.:yes:

I think that HAS to be a requirement to salvage it! Hopefully it can be made rideable but if not at least one of you guys with BIG's are gonna need parts at some point! And would be nice to keep it in the adv community!

:yes:

[Paladin]

Ill beat you all to it

The race is on then!

:girlfight:

[junkmanjoe]

if it goes up for insurance tender its not always highest tender will win

[dino3310]

Ooh I sympathise! My left knee been like that in winter since ACL replacement after ski accident in '87!!! guess my back will probs be like that now too every winter!

:doh:

:doctor:

for ever back probs now mate, they never seem to heal 100%,
i did my back in when i was 17(21yrs ago) and have had probs ever since, then theres my knee from a logging accident 6 years ago :crazy: sorry CW getting of topic.
bit of a shame the BIG taking a tumble she looked in pretty good nick

[dino3310]

if it goes up for insurance tender its not always highest tender will win

i might have to slip a few jelly beans in the envolope then

[Paladin]

for ever back probs now mate, they never seem to heal 100%,
i did my back in when i was 17(21yrs ago) and have had probs ever since, then theres my knee from a logging accident 6 years ago :crazy: sorry CW getting of topic.
bit of a shame the BIG taking a tumble she looked in pretty good nick

Oh I feel so much better now mate! NOT!!!

:crybaby:

( sorry CW, :Offtopic: )

[junkmanjoe]

when i was 17(21yrs ago)

ohh you must be a old person now then.....:whistle:

[Paladin]

ohh you must be a old person now then.....:whistle:


:shutup:

I'm saying nothing mate!

;)

[JATZ]

Hmmmmm, white power front forks?twin discs? acerbis tank? arrows exhaust? 17 in rims both ends, and a paint job to make it the right colour (BLUE).

I wonder ?

[Paladin]

Hmmmmm, white power front forks?twin discs? acerbis tank? arrows exhaust? 17 in rims both ends, and a paint job to make it the right colour (BLUE).

I wonder ?


You better start gatherin brownie points with Mrs Jatz!

;)

[dino3310]

ohh you must be a old person now then.....:whistle:
10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1,:calm:
only in body


Hmmmmm, white power front forks?twin discs? acerbis tank? arrows exhaust? 17 in rims both ends, and a paint job to make it the right colour (BLUE).

I wonder ?

his & hers DRBIGs, very cool

[junkmanjoe]

hopefully we are informed when the tender is let and who has got it.

might be only KB riders tendering on it..

[JATZ]

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1,:calm:
only in body



his & hers DRBIGs, very cool

We used to have matching F650's ('cept mine was faster).
I sugested another Big for her, she didn't say no :2thumbsup

[Paladin]

We used to have matching F650's ('cept mine was faster).
I sugested another Big for her, she didn't say no :2thumbsup

You're in there mate!

:2thumbsup

[NordieBoy]

We used to have matching F650's ('cept mine was faster).
I sugested another Big for her, she didn't say no :2thumbsup

But who on earth would buy the XT off you?

[Paladin]

But who on earth would buy the XT off you?

Haha! I wonder LOLOLOL!!!!!

:whistle:

[Ally67]

But who on earth would buy the XT off you?

Not for sale :oi-grr:

I'm working on one of them stacking systems in the garage,like they have for boat storage
:whistle:

jatz.....

[NordieBoy]

Not for sale :oi-grr:

I'm working on one of them stacking systems in the garage,like they have for boat storage
:whistle:

Push bike style. Hang them from a hook on the rafters from the front wheel.

[JATZ]

Push bike style. Hang them from a hook on the rafters from the front wheel.

I'm sure I could get 200+kg of Triumph hanging from the wall/rafters

I was thinking of hydraulics and motors and shit but a hook'd prolly do it

Try posting this message for the 3rd time, FUCKING dial up, I hate it with a passion

[junkmanjoe]

you could make a false floor and mount it on a car lift.
so when its up you could still drive a car underneath it.
you would just have to rember not to push the bikes through the roof.......:Oops: when up.

[Woodman]

I'm sure I could get 200+kg of Triumph hanging from the wall/rafters

I was thinking of hydraulics and motors and shit but a hook'd prolly do it

Try posting this message for the 3rd time, FUCKING dial up, I hate it with a passion

use your digger

[cave weta]

An update on the Tender process.
Bike was under a covernote issued by the broker
Insurer is not happy with the covernote being issued without their consent.
Bike may/maynot be covered.
This may take a while.............

[junkmanjoe]

oh messy aye mate.
cheers for info.

[nooles]

An update on the Tender process.
Bike was under a covernote issued by the broker
Insurer is not happy with the covernote being issued without their consent.
Bike may/maynot be covered.
This may take a while.............

Gidday, I've got spare tanks, front wheel, front forks,duck bill, gaurds etc so we should be able to get this back on the road in the same condition.My spare bike is an orange one so we should be ok:woohoo:

[Paladin]

Jatz very kindly let me ride his BIG yesterday on the Invasion ride - oh dear I'm ruined now - felt totally awesome on gravel! Made me mad I didn't get to buy the damaged BIG from Gisborne, but most important thing is CW's mate is ok! Will have to keep an eye on this thread I think ( sell car = buy DR BIG)!
:shifty:

[cave weta]

Jatz very kindly let me ride his BIG yesterday on the Invasion ride - oh dear I'm ruined now - felt totally awesome on gravel! Made me mad I didn't get to buy the damaged BIG from Gisborne, but most important thing is CW's mate is ok! Will have to keep an eye on this thread I think ( sell car = buy DR BIG)!
:shifty:

Mike is still too sore to get back on a bike - but he is working. Self employed -you know how it is!- you have to!

The bike is still at the towees just waiting patiently for NZI insurance to make up their petty little minds:no::no:

[cave weta]

OK guys on your marks....
get set...


It is a 1987 DRBig750 done 40,000 km
the front is furked- intruments gone, handgrips are touching the cylinder head.
Forks are Bonita Banana.
top triple clamp is wrenched off!!!

wheel is buckled, middle of bike looks ok except for dent in header pipe.
ventura pack rack has been squished and has forced the rear subframe up with it- but should be straightenable. chain tension looks normal.
rear guard cracked, front guard gone.
Tank and side covers ok

Insurer NZI
Bike is now at Turners Auctions Mt Maunganui.
Expected price $ 600- $800
Dont know when it comes up but there are 6 other bikes there too.

He had it insured for $5000 - they have offered him $1900 as full settlement.
He has told them to have a little think about the $9500 he has given them each year since 1990 and get back to him with a more sensible offer.



GO!!!!


http://www.turners.co.nz/About/Branches/Pages/Tauranga.aspx









.

[NordieBoy]

Oh man.
Cheap spare engine for someone.

[dino3310]

$1900 farkin ouch:shit:.
she'll take an KLR front end, the originals are pretty shite anyways.
nooles has got a rollin chassis waitin for a new heart,
i wouldnt be surprised if we see that thumper on a KB ride this summer.

Hows ya mate doing CW hope he's healin well.

[cave weta]

Well?.... did anyone bid on the bent beastie?

[CrazyFrog]

Oh man.
Cheap spare engine for someone.

JATZ!!!
Where are ya?

[nooles]

Well?.... did anyone bid on the bent beastie?
I have been checking everyday the turners site, sometimes twice a day and it hasn't come up yet, I sent a email to a guy a few weeks ago and he said it hadn't been "released to sale" yet so I was waiting:Oops:dont tell me it has come up and gone:argh:

[sidmac]

Its up now 30/6/2009 at 1.pm.The front around the dash lookes bad.

[Paladin]

Its up now 30/6/2009 at 1.pm.The front around the dash lookes bad.

Looks about right but rest of bike looks pretty damn useable!

:2thumbsup

[JATZ]

I am very tempted, hmmmm........








but it's Orange ewwww

[junkmanjoe]

from the pics it dosnt look to bad,, what ya guys think.

[dino3310]

I am very tempted, hmmmm........








but it's Orange ewwww

we've had this discussion before James 'orange is better', when they came of the production line in stock standard form, head line technition gin ju son made the orange one's faster than all the other BIGs.

[dino3310]

from the pics it dosnt look to bad,, what ya guys think.

would be a good buy alright mate, all the info on a front end replacement is on adv - if i had some pingers:no: i'ld be over there bidding

[NordieBoy]

we've had this discussion before James 'orange is better', when they came of the production line in stock standard form, head line technition gin ju son made the orange one's faster than all the other BIGs.

Yeah. Don't think of it as "orange", think of it as "Suzuki Orange". Just like the sexy front of the old Impulse 400 :shutup:

[nooles]

Jeez, Turners love to charge the earth. Just checked out the buyer and sellers fees, looks like they are double dipping:shit:hope i'm wrong

[junkmanjoe]

has it a reserve, or open bids.

[sidmac]

Its a $105.00 up to $499.00.$205.00 up to $1999.00.and on $$$$.

[nooles]

has it a reserve, or open bids.

I'm going to head over and have a look, according to carjam its still registered and on exemption, its done 70K at last warrent, a blue one and a orange one in the shed should keep me on both sides of the fence:laugh:

[cave weta]

Just talking with the rider, he says the top triple clamp is snapped instruments are missing and the Turners people have bent it into a better shape. - The handle bars were so bent it wouldnt steer and the rear guard and subframe where almost on the rear wheel.

It got deregistered yesterday:Police:- they made him do it as it is a write off.

$4 grand bike- owned it for 3 hours- got paid $1900- thats insurance!

[JATZ]

$4 grand bike- owned it for 3 hours- got paid $1900- thats insurance!

Faark thats a bit harsh, kinda makes you wonder why you bother. Who was the insurance co ? just so I know who to avoid


we've had this discussion before James 'orange is better', when they came of the production line in stock standard form, head line technition gin ju son made the orange one's faster than all the other BIGs.

Orange might go fasterer my friend but they just LOOK better in blue :Pokey:

[dino3310]

Faark thats a bit harsh, kinda makes you wonder why you bother. Who was the insurance co ? just so I know who to avoid

market value mate aint worth jack:(


Orange might go fasterer my friend but they just LOOK better in blue :Pokey:

:argue::clap:

[Squiggles]

20 more lots and she'll be up for grabs...

[Squiggles]

$1250, any of you buy it?

[sidmac]

+ $205.00 = $ 1455.00 + on road costs.

[Willdat?]

And the insurance company only paid out $1900...hmmmm that doesn't seem quite right. Will the owner get a % of what the insurance company received for it?

[nooles]

$1250, any of you buy it?

HHHMMMMM, yes who did buy it?????
It must have been a phone bidder as the bid was from upstairs,I shook my head thinking (I wont say what I said), I would have rebuilt it using Factory parts and sold it for $1500. To the new buyer of the 12 owner dereg DR I have for sale some very very expensive parts if you would like to put it back on the road.
Being a dereg insurance rightoff it will need a report before being put back on the road and if using non factory parts I'd say they would need to be certified?.
On a positive the oil looked reasonably fresh.:laugh:

[Paladin]

HHHMMMMM, yes who did buy it?????
It must have been a phone bidder as the bid was from upstairs,I shook my head thinking (I wont say what I said), I would have rebuilt it using Factory parts and sold it for $1500. To the new buyer of the 12 owner dereg DR I have for sale some very very expensive parts if you would like to put it back on the road.
Being a dereg insurance rightoff it will need a report before being put back on the road and if using non factory parts I'd say they would need to be certified?.
On a positive the oil looked reasonably fresh.:laugh:

So, it wasn't you, & Connor didn't snag it....hmmmm.... who then?

[nooles]

So, it wasn't you, & Connor didn't snag it....hmmmm.... who then?

There would have been at least 4-6 phone bidders and some people bidding on the net,if they saw it in person I think they would have bid a little lower.:shit:

[Paladin]

There would have been at least 4-6 phone bidders and some people bidding on the net,if they saw it in person I think they would have bid a little lower.:shit:

oooh scary!

Was funny seeing the pics of it knowing its the bike I came so close to owning - bit weird!

[Connor]

Anyone know where I can pickup a CDI for The Big I brought ,(was supposed to be a runner - YEAH RIGHT - )
Cheers Phil

[nooles]

Anyone know where I can pickup a CDI for The Big I brought ,(was supposed to be a runner - YEAH RIGHT - )
Cheers Phil

HHHHMMMMMM now what would one of those look like???? expensive me thinks:2guns:

[junkmanjoe]

what up nooles...what ya fixing..

[nooles]

what up nooles...what ya fixing..

Chainsaw this morning, put a new 18" bar and chain on happy as pig in shit cutting thru first log and unbeknowenz to me there was a batton with wire on it on the other side under the long grass, I turned the chainsaw off put it in the shed and said I am not having a good week!!!!:whocares:

[nooles]

Anyone know where I can pickup a CDI for The Big I brought ,(was supposed to be a runner - YEAH RIGHT - )
Cheers Phil

Post up a photo mate and I'll see if I have one the same, you've done well to trace the wiring to that stage in a day

[Connor]

Post up a photo mate and I'll see if I have one the same, you've done well to trace the wiring to that stage in a day

LOL Its been at the Mechs for last week and a half and its still there , I'll try and get a photo this evening. Thanks Nooles

[nooles]

LOL Its been at the Mechs for last week and a half and its still there , I'll try and get a photo this evening. Thanks Nooles

Shit is this another DR and not the one at Turners, if it is mate (another one) more than willing to help mate as I have most parts.

[Connor]

Shit is this another DR and not the one at Turners, if it is mate (another one) more than willing to help mate as I have most parts.

Na, The one at Turners Tauranga got too pricy for me , I brought this from Arrowrider - was supposed to be running / Has'nt yet .Think he might want to change that handle to Bentarrowrider, as he does'nt appear to have been as upfront about bikes condition as he could have been.

[nooles]

Na, The one at Turners Tauranga got too pricy for me , I brought this from Arrowrider - was supposed to be running / Has'nt yet .Think he might want to change that handle to Bentarrowrider, as he does'nt appear to have been as upfront about bikes condition as he could have been.

Yes Turners did get a little pricey, I was going to rebuild it and give it to someone for that price.Is this the CDI you are looking for(hope photo works)

[Connor]

Will get back to you later today , will have a look after work.

[Connor]

Hi Nooles , yep thats what I want , how much you want for it ?

[nooles]

Hi Nooles , yep thats what I want , how much you want for it ?

I just pulled it off the bike, PM me your address and I'll send it down to you so you can make sure it works ok.

[Connor]

Done, thanks Nooles.

[junkmanjoe]

:love: there see nooles we all care about you mate....:love:


here ill sare a bit of love.... i got nothing else to do...:Offtopic:...:whocares:

[nooles]

:love: there see nooles we all care about you mate....:love:


here ill sare a bit of love.... i got nothing else to do...:Offtopic:...:whocares:

I thought I was a Knight in shining amour but I went and plugged it into my bike and it has suffered the same fate:sick:so now I feel as bad as he does:confused:

[JATZ]

Hey Connor, You can "borrow"mine if you want, just to see if that is the problem. My bike probly won't be running for the next couple of months, so I don't need it till then

[Connor]

Thanks for the offer Jatz , but will try and source a new or second hand CDI as am fairly sure that this is the problem , am not expecting to find more and would be totally dirty if I do . Phil

[junkmanjoe]

is it possable to take the old one to a auto electrial place and have it repaired.

[nooles]

is it possable to take the old one to a auto electrial place and have it repaired.

Its a sealed unit so probably not, what could go wrong with them? they look bomb proof:confused:

[Eddieb]

They are normally a sealed unit filled with some sort of resin so you need to cut/scrape the resin off all the electronics in there to get at them. Getting the resin out normally results in more harm than good.

Has anyone compared them to a smaller cc DR unit or Fische just in case Suzuki reused a part?

[MXNUT]

Thanks for the offer Jatz , but will try and source a new or second hand CDI as am fairly sure that this is the problem , am not expecting to find more and would be totally dirty if I do . Phil
Hey Connor, try sending it to Anything Electronic In Nelson. They fix ignitors and ECU`s for cars and several years ago they repaired the CDI unit from my old boat motor.
If they cant fix it they wont charge you and if they can it is normally only 180 -200 dollars

[junkmanjoe]

what about a one out of a old road bike.
catch up with buckets n bits in lower hutt. older suzks may be similer in desgine... same plugs e.t.c.. worth a crack.

[JATZ]

Well......... do you want the good news or the bad news........

Good news....... I found a couple of cdi's after a quick search

Bad news..........New from cmsnl 313 euro
S/hand from ebay in gemany 199 euro

Good news....... the cost aint so bad if you say it quickly and don't think about the conversion

I didn't even look at trademe and the one in Germany list it as being for a DR600/650/750/800

[nooles]

Well......... do you want the good news or the bad news........

Good news....... I found a couple of cdi's after a quick search

Bad news..........New from cmsnl 313 euro
S/hand from ebay in gemany 199 euro

Good news....... the cost aint so bad if you say it quickly and don't think about the conversion

I didn't even look at trademe and the one in Germany list it as being for a DR600/650/750/800

Yeah I've been doing the same thing:laugh:
On my bike it is a Mitzy unit(symbol) 44B00 8126
Seems there has been some issue's around the world, I'm just sad I couldn't help

[Eddieb]

I didn't even look at trademe and the one in Germany list it as being for a DR600/650/750/800

So worth cheking out a 650 one then just in case. Grab Dave's one of his bike and see if it fits, Dave won't notice more things falling off his bike as he makes it happen all the time. :Pokey:

[nooles]

Has anybody found out who picked this up:Offtopic:

[JATZ]

Has anybody found out who picked this up:Offtopic:

Wasn't me :innocent:

CDI....... I think underground repaired his one on the @, I think the info is out there on the interweb somewhere

[junkmanjoe]

Here boys..found this nice page.

http://www.suzukicycles.org/DR-series/DR750-800S-Big.shtml

they sexy bikes all shiney in all.

i found this other site,

http://test.andersonvintageparts.com/index.php?search%5Bcategories.id%5D=5&search%5Bprefixes.description%5D=ELECTRONIC+CONTRO L+UNIT&search%5BCONCAT%28+products.%60prefix%60+%2C+%60po stfix%60+%2C+colors.%60code%60%29%5D=44B00+8126&search%5Bno_item%5D=1&search%5Bspecial_order%5D=1&image.x=46&image.y=9


its got just about every bike ever made, in its vintage parts cataloge.
i took a guess at the years between 1984 and 1989 came up with
two model bigs, 750S and 750SU.

there is a list of every factory part fitted to the bike.

[Paladin]

So worth cheking out a 650 one then just in case. Grab Dave's one of his bike and see if it fits, Dave won't notice more things falling off his bike as he makes it happen all the time. :Pokey:

:Oi:

Even I might notice that it won't even start!

:bash:

:innocent:

Wouldn't surprise me if a DR650 one would do the job actually - worth checking!

[Connor]

Damn , you guys are awesome , will have to find time to follow some of the posted links and buy CDI , Many thanks Phil

[nooles]

Here boys..found this nice page.

http://www.suzukicycles.org/DR-series/DR750-800S-Big.shtml

they sexy bikes all shiney in all.

i found this other site,

http://test.andersonvintageparts.com/index.php?search%5Bcategories.id%5D=5&search%5Bprefixes.description%5D=ELECTRONIC+CONTRO L+UNIT&search%5BCONCAT%28+products.%60prefix%60+%2C+%60po stfix%60+%2C+colors.%60code%60%29%5D=44B00+8126&search%5Bno_item%5D=1&search%5Bspecial_order%5D=1&image.x=46&image.y=9


its got just about every bike ever made, in its vintage parts cataloge.
i took a guess at the years between 1984 and 1989 came up with
two model bigs, 750S and 750SU.

there is a list of every factory part fitted to the bike.
That second website is awesome Joe:yes: I've found out that the orange paint job is called survival orange and the BLUE is WILD BLUE:woohoo:
Thats a big plus for us blue boys, we mite not be as fast but we are WILD!!

[junkmanjoe]

my computer tinkering trail has let me to a suzuki bike wercker in the red lands, aussy.

have send email asking it the CDI unit is avalible and prices....
stay tuned to this channel for further up dates...:scooter:

[JATZ]

my computer tinkering trail has let me to a suzuki bike wercker in the red lands, aussy.

have send email asking it the CDI unit is avalible and prices....
stay tuned to this channel for further up dates...:scooter:

If all else fails, get hold of Sir Stefan Hessler.

http://www.hessler-motorsport.de/shop/index.php?cPath=6&XTCsid=2fb4c13d27b9d604fb15d50ddf62ee12

I'm sure he could sort you out

[dino3310]

my computer tinkering trail has let me to a
stay tuned to this channel for further up dates...:scooter:

have a looksey on this front page JMJ, should keep you busy for a while
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362489

[hayd3n]

www.regulatorrectifier.com
they also do cdis

[junkmanjoe]

have a looksey on this front page JMJ, should keep you busy for a while
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362489

oh soooo much to look at...:scooter: