Keep a look out for DR650 Plz

[Padmei]

May know a DR that may be for sale. Will make enquiries

[CrazyFrog]

I'm hearing you Zerax, torn between two lovers, I got conflicting feelings for both of mine too.
I've been riding the DRZ a bit lately, so I took the fully fuel laden KTM out today to the Tag-o-rama site. I love the power and suspension that works so well on the KTM, but God it felt so heavy compared with the DRZ! I'm almost apprehensive to give the KTM too much berry, cos I know one day it's gonna chuck me big time if I get too cocky with the power and handling.
Sure the DRZ isn't as great on the road, but get it in the windy stuff and I love it, the nimble handling is so much fun. Nice and light on the trail and very forgiving when the going gets rough and if ya happen to drop it.
Some work on the rear shock and Racetech fork springs will transform it no end..... and of course a seat reshape with new foam/gel to make things more comfy.
I guess your decision will come down to what you see yourself riding the most in the future, longer distances/comfort/pillion consideration, or shorter blasts solo and a bit more exploring the gnarlier stuff. Now that I'm a bit more restricted to shorter rides for the next few months (with having to share baby care duties), I know which one I'll be having the most fun on.

[zeRax]

so i put motard wheels on and took missus over to nelson, mucked round, went to bunnings, then home again few hours later, just got home 40 mins ago


hole shit are we sore ;\ i just had totally sore hips from not being able to move about,

realised i couldnt use the swingarm footpegs with motard sprocket set as chain too close and would hit em, so rigged up some bolts sticking out from side of the bike for tammy to put her feet on >_<


without her on the back the bike in motard form is as i remember it, freaking awesome....., wild little green stallion.

poor tammy thou, u can imagine how much seat she had >_<
the very end of the seat, may aswell have been a chopping board o_O hehehe


wild motard thou , :X, but i really dislike tarmac, just cant go fast enough to enjoy it with probable cops lurking, vs off road trim + ability to get away

[buggsubique]

Mate, Tammy hasn't exactly got a fat ass, so I'm sure there was plenty of seat for her . Good effort doing that to Nelsin and back though!Here's a cheap (relatively speaking) touring machine - wonder if the 1340cc of scream will fit into your DR frame...?

[cooneyr]

so i put motard wheels on and took missus over to nelson, mucked round, went to bunnings, then home again few hours later, just got home 40 mins ago....

Your a frekking nutter!!! I know that my wife and I are are just a "little" bit bigger than you two and we found the DR650 was ridiculously small and it is huge compared to the DRZ400.

[dino3310]

Don't be in a hurry Bart, I seem to remember Nordie saying the 750 big bore kit is currently being tested and dyno'd in the US!

you mean the 723cc i wanna be a BIG bore kit

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-232659337.htm

[Squiggles]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-232659337.htm

Might be worth it for the hubs...

[zeRax]

hehe. shes pretty rough alright, instantly wants too much imo

[bart]

Awwwwwwwwwww.............that's where I put my bubble gum.

[NordieBoy]

Oh god...

Even I wouldn't bid on that

[Padmei]

Oh god...

Even I wouldn't bid on that

Quick slap me -I think I'm dreaming

[cooneyr]

Oh god...

Even I wouldn't bid on that

spare motor???

[zeRax]

~_~

i want DR650 frame, engine, swingarm, suspension ill get from a DRZ, seems an easy mod if u can source the bits, tank and seat dash panels i believe ill have a go at making @_@


dr650 with drz suspension, custom tanks w/ custom seat :X? super dash

hmm, dreaming dreaming :X,

whole thing to be as barebone as thou, even been thinking old XR600 or XL series ~_~?

[zeRax]

cept not enough alternat0r power in those a thinks~, dr would be more ideal than anything i can think of, anyone have any other ideas? wouldnt be a 2 minute job, but one day ;X!