The DR650 thread

[DR650gary]

Yeah was a GSXR one But shortened it!
Think I'll just bite the bullet and order a Q4 from Procycle or maybe a Cycleworks one?
Anyone using either of these? Feedback??

Take it to Ted, 04 9026860. He is an engineer on Matai Rd. If he can't sort it, throw it away

[Pikey]

Nah decided to go new!!
Anyone got any feedback views etc on Cycleworks or FMF Q4 please??

[gav24]

30 seconds on ebay turned up this for under US$370 shipped to your door. Thats $478 if you avoid the GST and $549 if you dont.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FMF-QUIET-Q4...item43a4ef5cdc
There are other brands for less, like the DG (- did you find out if they had alu internals or not?)

[Pikey]

Keeping it Kiwi.
Going for a Cycleworks.
Mid pipe for GSXR muffler will be available if anyone is keen?

[Pikey]

Damon at Cycleworks fitted the new pipe for me this morning sounds great without being too loud. (I know no such thing as too loud! )
A bit of jetting change and its feeling good

[DR650gary]

Keeping it Kiwi.
Going for a Cycleworks.
Mid pipe for GSXR muffler will be available if anyone is keen?

$?

PM or post.

Cheers from a damp Ohau.

[@ndy]

Keeping it Kiwi.
Going for a Cycleworks.
Mid pipe for GSXR muffler will be available if anyone is keen?

Had the GSXR 600 muffler sitting in my shed waiting to be put on for a while... mid pipe its all i need !!...
How much would you like for it?

[Pikey]

Paid $650 for the pipe (trademe) and rode over the Akas to Damons where he fitted it.
As usual a high class piece of kit from a skilled expert. Bike definitely feels like more power in mid to top range but grunt still there!
Mid pipe may be for sale just have to check with a mate first to see if he wants it or not?

[mikemike104]

Hello helpful people

I have decided, I want an adventure bike.. I can get my full I'm just lazy... so will get this done start of Feb once I'm back from Australia on holiday. Once I have the correct licence I will need to decide on a bike. I'm here to ask about your thoughts on my decision process.

I am quite sure I want one of two bikes.. a DR650, or a DRZ400.. because I am yet to ride either of these bikes I want others opinions on the questions I have been unable to answer myself so far.

1. How would a DRZ400 do 2up?
2. How would a DR650 cope 2up?
2. How common is it for someone to do an adventure ride 2up?
3. IF you HAD to do an adventure ride 2up... what would you use?

I'll have lots of further questions I'm sure, but will probably start my own thread once I've settled on a type of bike to purchase.

Cheers

Mike

[JATZ]

Hello helpful people

I have decided, I want an adventure bike.. I can get my full I'm just lazy... so will get this done start of Feb once I'm back from Australia on holiday. Once I have the correct licence I will need to decide on a bike. I'm here to ask about your thoughts on my decision process.

I am quite sure I want one of two bikes.. a DR650, or a DRZ400.. because I am yet to ride either of these bikes I want others opinions on the questions I have been unable to answer myself so far.

1. How would a DRZ400 do 2up? Crap !
2. How would a DR650 cope 2up? Average, but better than a DRZ400
2. How common is it for someone to do an adventure ride 2up? I only know of 3, one on an @twin another on a GS1150, and another on a some other bavarian thing
3. IF you HAD to do an adventure ride 2up... what would you use?

I'll have lots of further questions I'm sure, but will probably start my own thread once I've settled on a type of bike to purchase.

Cheers

Mike

See above
Have a look at this thread>>>http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617031 for a proper 2 up ADV DR650

[offrd]

Hello helpful people

I have decided, I want an adventure bike.. I can get my full I'm just lazy... so will get this done start of Feb once I'm back from Australia on holiday. Once I have the correct licence I will need to decide on a bike. I'm here to ask about your thoughts on my decision process.

I am quite sure I want one of two bikes.. a DR650, or a DRZ400.. because I am yet to ride either of these bikes I want others opinions on the questions I have been unable to answer myself so far.

1. How would a DRZ400 do 2up?Poorly
2. How would a DR650 cope 2up? Average, but not much room! try one! Suspension will need work too!
2. How common is it for someone to do an adventure ride 2up? I used to often inc capitol coast x2
3. IF you HAD to do an adventure ride 2up... what would you use? KTM950, but i sold it....

I'll have lots of further questions I'm sure, but will probably start my own thread once I've settled on a type of bike to purchase.

Cheers

Mike

Hope that helps some,

[Transalper]

I've done a bit of two-up on the DR650, it had the power to do what I wanted to do but was a bit cramped and she hates the seat (already modified too).
Am now doing all my two-up on the Transalp, much more room, much more comfort, Transalp is my bike of choice for everything two up and she refuses to get on the back of the DR now.
Last trip was Christchurch up to Hanmer for lunch then up the Rainbow and back home via Maruia Saddle etc all in a day.
Planning to do the main route of this years Dusty Butt two up on the Transalp later this month and seen others on the Capital Coast two up on Transalps, Africa Twins, Triumph Scramblers, BMW R1150GS's and another DR650.... but most people do most adventures solo.

[@ndy]

Hello helpful people

I have decided, I want an adventure bike.. I can get my full I'm just lazy... so will get this done start of Feb once I'm back from Australia on holiday. Once I have the correct licence I will need to decide on a bike. I'm here to ask about your thoughts on my decision process.

I am quite sure I want one of two bikes.. a DR650, or a DRZ400.. because I am yet to ride either of these bikes I want others opinions on the questions I have been unable to answer myself so far.

1. How would a DRZ400 do 2up?
2. How would a DR650 cope 2up?
2. How common is it for someone to do an adventure ride 2up?
3. IF you HAD to do an adventure ride 2up... what would you use?

I'll have lots of further questions I'm sure, but will probably start my own thread once I've settled on a type of bike to purchase.

Cheers

Mike

DR 650 is not the most comfortable for long distance 2 up rides (kind of small, thumper vibration, seat is hard)... so I would go for the transalp or bmw (or aprilia pegaso).

BUT ,having said that, I've been having the DR for a few months and didn't have any major problems going away for a few days 2 up with luggage, camping gear .... just stopped every hour or so for a stretch

I think depends how adaptable your passenger is as well...

Adventure riding can be as comfortable or rough as budget allows but remember has to be an adventure after all

[mikemike104]

Thanks for all the info guys its all very helpful stuff!

I was at Boyd's in Hamilton a few weeks ago and they have a 07 KLR650 there, the salesperson dragged it out for me to "sit on" .... couldn't even touch the ground (I'm 5 10") !

Is the DR650 the same height, I've read the DR has adjustable seat height but am wondering if the bike it self has the same stature as the KLR?

Mike

[Pikey]

DR not too tall to start with. Much lower than DRZ.
Lowering it further is really easy. Dropped mine 40mm.
Instructions in the manual.