Tales from the Emporium

**pete376403** · 11th January 2012, 19:37

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

DR650 3rd Gear Blowups...

NordieBoy (NZ) 2001 60,000km
Transalper (NZ) 2001 55,000km
Rosscoact (AU) 2004 13,000km
Mardy (US) 1997 53,000km
Haddon (NZ) 1999 40,000km
RubberCow80 (AU) 2001 25,000km
Philth (AU) 3 bikes <20,000km
BikeRooter (AU) 2006 10,200km
Madsdad (US) 2005 16,000km
briangv99 (AU) 2006 21,000km
bluebye (US) 2004 37,000km
Coyote X (US) 2007 33,800km
DRjoe (AU) 1997 100,000km
DRJens (SE) 2001 23,000km
DRjoe (AU) 2003 15,000km
Miniroot (NZ) 2007 39,200km
Helicopter (NZ) 2002 ???km
Klay (US) 2001 29,000km
RobTheButch (AU) 2007 17,000km
Ganjora (??) 2009 36,857km
shdashley (AU) 2006 17,500km
Scary fish (AU) 2010 21,000km
MrHilux (AU) 2007 7,000km
cva4259 (US) 2010 22,500km
ChromeSux (US) 2003 13,000km

Add Dutchman49 (NZ) not sure what kms but was out of warranty

**JATZ** · 11th January 2012, 20:20

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

They kept making the DR750 too, even though it was ugly...

I think we need to have a wee chat

So when are you gunna make a seat like Phreaky Phils ?

**NordieBoy** · 12th January 2012, 07:46

Originally Posted by pete376403

Add Dutchman49 (NZ) not sure what kms but was out of warranty

3rd is still pretty much complete there...

**NordieBoy** · 14th January 2012, 21:03

Made a TrialsRider style fire extinguisher holder today.

Have enough spare tubing to make another 9 or so...

**NordieBoy** · 16th January 2012, 19:55

Fire extinguisher...

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22,000km Shinko 705 on left...

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**NordieBoy** · 17th January 2012, 18:45

Airfilter is done.
Oil & filter is done.
Changed gearing to 16/46.
Checked valve clearances - Intake were loose, exhaust were sweet.
Replaced the 50,000km old NGK CR10EK twin electrode jobbies with a pair of CR9EKI Iridium beasties...

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**NordieBoy** · 19th January 2012, 08:09

My life is complete.
I can retire happy.

An internet forum has named a smiley after me

I give you, the "nordie"

**Oscar** · 19th January 2012, 11:42

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

My life is complete.
I can retire happy.

An internet forum has named a smiley after me

I give you, the "nordie"

Nice....

Welcome to the club.

**Night Falcon** · 19th January 2012, 11:58

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

My life is complete.
I can retire happy.

An internet forum has named a smiley after me

I give you, the "nordie"

Nice one Nordie, I had a fighter jet named after me....The F-16CG "Night Falcon"

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**JATZ** · 19th January 2012, 15:37

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

My life is complete.
I can retire happy.

An internet forum has named a smiley after me

I give you, the "nordie"

HEY !!! that's my old avatar...... there must be some royalties or something owing ?.....

just don't tell the guy I stole it off in the first place

**A&R** · 20th January 2012, 00:06

OK selling the crf and want a dual purpose bike, capable of two up. Already have the givi luggage from the road bike.
You boys are all near me (i'm in westport) and so likley to join in the NADS trips (if i'm accepted). So dont wont to look completely out of place but only got about 5k to spend. Do I get a DR, KLR, KLE, or Transalp - cant afford a BMW 650, or triumph 800xc but did see a cheap honda 650 dominator on tardme.

Comments opinions arguement/debates welcome please ..........
If this shouldn't be here please direct me to the right place.

**DR650gary** · 20th January 2012, 07:17

Originally Posted by A&R

OK selling the crf and want a dual purpose bike, capable of two up. Already have the givi luggage from the road bike.
You boys are all near me (i'm in westport) and so likley to join in the NADS trips (if i'm accepted). So dont wont to look completely out of place but only got about 5k to spend. Do I get a DR, KLR, KLE, or Transalp - cant afford a BMW 650, or triumph 800xc but did see a cheap honda 650 dominator on tardme.

Comments opinions arguement/debates welcome please ..........
If this shouldn't be here please direct me to the right place.

IMHO I think it really does depend on what roads you want to ride and how regularly 2 up.

I had a DR650 and even though my wife is quite light, I didn't think the bike was suitable for 2 up very often unless considerable money was spent on upgrades.

I now have a TDM which is fine for 2 up, if required, but I would be too sookie to take into the rough stuff.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-438519454.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-438056450.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-437201232.htm

I think a decent sized twin motor makes touring easier but can still give a low weight that helps in the rougher roads, although from a brief look I thought the KLR was the most likely 2 up touring single you listed. Just buy the best your budget will allow and the guys on here will help there.

Cheers

**Eddieb** · 20th January 2012, 08:26

Originally Posted by A&R

OK selling the crf and want a dual purpose bike, capable of two up. Already have the givi luggage from the road bike.
You boys are all near me (i'm in westport) and so likley to join in the NADS trips (if i'm accepted). So dont wont to look completely out of place but only got about 5k to spend. Do I get a DR, KLR, KLE, or Transalp - cant afford a BMW 650, or triumph 800xc but did see a cheap honda 650 dominator on tardme.

Comments opinions arguement/debates welcome please ..........
If this shouldn't be here please direct me to the right place.

How far do you want to go off the seal? gravel roads and light dirt tracks go for the Transalp, lumpier rougher stuff and still 2-up go for a KLR. After taking a few pillions on the DR I agree that they aren't big enough. Even a tiny pillion won't fit on the seat behind the rider and will end up half on the rear fender unless you are really tiny yourself.

Underground and a few others could advise on whether the Dommie's would be suitable. That white one is nice.

**george formby** · 20th January 2012, 10:06

Originally Posted by DR650gary

IMHO I think it really does depend on what roads you want to ride and how regularly 2 up.

I had a DR650 and even though my wife is quite light, I didn't think the bike was suitable for 2 up very often unless considerable money was spent on upgrades.

I now have a TDM which is fine for 2 up, if required, but I would be too sookie to take into the rough stuff.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-438519454.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-438056450.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-437201232.htm

I think a decent sized twin motor makes touring easier but can still give a low weight that helps in the rougher roads, although from a brief look I thought the KLR was the most likely 2 up touring single you listed. Just buy the best your budget will allow and the guys on here will help there.

Cheers

What do you define as "rough stuff"? I've done quite a few k's lately loaded with luggage & pillion on my 8fiddy & been very suprised at how capable it is on rough gravel roads, pot holes, wet clay etc. If you get it wrong the weight is very noticeable, though.

**DR650gary** · 20th January 2012, 13:57

Originally Posted by george formby

What do you define as "rough stuff"? I've done quite a few k's lately loaded with luggage & pillion on my 8fiddy & been very suprised at how capable it is on rough gravel roads, pot holes, wet clay etc. If you get it wrong the weight is very noticeable, though.

Yeah but you're effin nuts

, I read your writeup

Your bike will end up looking like Masterbrewer's.

I've got a nice shiny niner and besides, that's what your DT is for

Cheers