Bye bye DR650

**offrd** · 23rd January 2012, 19:07

Well, short lived... Just was not me, ok road but lacking somewhat for what i wanted off road.

Almost went and bought a CRF and left adventure riding.

Sure there aint no perfect bike.... BUT this may be a few steps closer to what i want over the DR....

Does anyone have any info on this bike KTM 640 LC4 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-435354767.htm

**DR650gary** · 23rd January 2012, 19:28

Looks shit hot. A bit green

This may help.

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/en...ew.asp?code=18

**DR650gary** · 23rd January 2012, 19:42

Or,

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-429420061.htm

**offrd** · 23rd January 2012, 20:51

Originally Posted by DR650gary

Looks shit hot. A bit green

This may help.

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/en...ew.asp?code=18

Thats a good review!

**Box'a'bits** · 23rd January 2012, 21:00

Quite a bit of useful info here. 2003 onwards are more powerful (hi-flow heads), & were assembled with a better source of bearings.

The 625SX after 2004 got the FCR39 carb.

**clint640** · 24th January 2012, 14:49

Unusual to see an 02 without the 18L tank. I'd keep an eye out for one with that extra fuel capacity, the tanks are pretty expensive to buy new.

Cheers
Clint

**warewolf** · 25th January 2012, 00:12

Originally Posted by DR650gary

This may help.

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/en...ew.asp?code=18

Just bear in mind that review is for the Adventure, not the Enduro on TradeMe. Enduro doesn't have the big tank, possibly some chassis changes (not sure about '02 but for sure in '05), and lots of other bits as standard (although the one advertised has many of them retrofitted) and as a result weighs a fair bit less. That one seems a bit overpriced to me, esp. as Clint says, without the optional 18L tank common at the time. Looks like Kenda K270 tyres which are the cheapest, nastiest tyres known to man. Cheap, but even on the tar you are sideways everywhere. Can be fun but gets a bit irritating when you actually want to get some power to the ground.

The SXC625 is a "hot", more off-road focused Enduro with many changes to make it more of a weapon.

Pre-'03 had a ball bearing behind the clutch that was prone to self-destructing, taking the rest of the engine with it. '03-on got an uprated roller bearing that is a worthwhile $100 retrofit.

**offrd** · 28th January 2012, 17:52

Bought an 01 with 7800 miles (11000km) on it, in pretty mint condition, serviced last 8 yrs by same shop on synthetic oil.

Goes good, not too many vibes.

Tis now fitted with knobblies. Hand guards, longer pegs, sump guard, prob carb mods to come...

Oh and will be doing the said bearing, as mentioned they lunch and take the whole motor out for dinner!

**offrd** · 28th January 2012, 17:58

Thought i better put up a pic!

Clint you have good eyes and know your stuff! I did not pick the smaller tank on the red and black ktm!

SO im guessing this is the 18L tank model!

**Cary** · 28th January 2012, 19:52

Looks mint alright.

Electric start & pillion pegs will come in handy

Hope to see you out there soon.

**offrd** · 28th January 2012, 20:09

If the XR was in the north island it may well have been in my shed now.
Lekkie leg, nice.. Pillion pegs gave me brownie points, means buying bits gets approval faster! LOL

You may be keen on a sandpit session?

Originally Posted by Cary

Looks mint alright.

Electric start & pillion pegs will come in handy

Hope to see you out there soon.

**Cary** · 28th January 2012, 20:12

Originally Posted by offrd

If the XR was in the north island it may well have been in my shed now.
Lekkie leg, nice.. Pillion pegs gave me brownie points, means buying bits gets approval faster! LOL

You may be keen on a sandpit session?

Could do, i'll throw the KDX on the ute

**offrd** · 28th January 2012, 20:38

Originally Posted by Cary

Could do, i'll throw the KDX on the ute

Oh man thats cheating!!!

I meant on the 650! it is after all a baja bike

These fullas with multi bike garages...

. I will chuck the missus bike in the back of the people mover....

No that dont work damn it

**CrazyFrog** · 28th January 2012, 20:58

If you're looking at doing the bearing replacement anytime soon, there's an LC4 gasket set on TM at the mo' for cheap.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-442520924.htm

Oh, and a cheap plastics set if you intend givin it a hard time at Woodhill

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-443541481.htm

**offrd** · 28th January 2012, 21:07

Originally Posted by CrazyFrog

If you're looking at doing the bearing replacement anytime soon, there's an LC4 gasket set on TM at the mo' for cheap.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-442520924.htm

Oh, and a cheap plastics set is you intened givin it a hard time at Woodhill

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-443541481.htm

Thanks for them!