The DR650 thread

**mylodon** · 1st September 2012, 21:20

i tried the duct tape thing but the bike was perpetually exposed to elements so i needed something better.
the corbin was really nice. i need them to make me an office chair.

or maybe i just need to quit my job and get on the road....

**mylodon** · 1st September 2012, 21:45

ok one more question

on my klr if i went through the sand bits past red rocks i'd be going slow and sometimes quite deep and at high rpms. mainly because it was a bit heavy and sometimes the sand was extra fluffy (or i got too far into the surf).

so couple times i had some issues where it'd get hot. these happened normally because the fan stopped working for whatever reason. so i'm a little bit nervious in the sand.

in any case -- i don't particularly like sand but i find myself in it often enough when i leave the pavement.

and now! with an equivalent engine in the dr650 -- i'm excavating sand like a champ but i have no fan! no coolant! it's surreal. I assume the engine just runs hotter and deals with it? if there are any problems it'll seize to let me know what's going on?

never had an air cooled engine before. it's scarey!

**Mo NZ** · 2nd September 2012, 06:24

I got my seat fixed buy ordering a new seat foam and cover from Seat Concepts. You use the seat base and glue on the new foam and staple on the cover. Around $200nz landed. That left $400 for other stuff.

**Waipukbiker** · 2nd September 2012, 08:46

Just been having a look through the Procycle and keintech sites, jeez, what a range of bits for the Dr650, Are there any agents for them in NZ or is it cheaper to get it direct from the States? (Hopefully will have a DR650 soon)

**NordieBoy** · 2nd September 2012, 09:49

Originally Posted by Waipukbiker

Just been having a look through the Procycle and keintech sites, jeez, what a range of bits for the Dr650, Are there any agents for them in NZ or is it cheaper to get it direct from the States? (Hopefully will have a DR650 soon)

Get direct. Only takes a week.

I've been waiting 3 weeks for a cam chain for my TT350 ordered locally.

**dino3310** · 2nd September 2012, 10:29

That keintech a bloody good one, the ol girl dosent muck around getting the parts to you.
i got a torque limiter for the starter from there.... they had none in stock so they ordered one ex Japan and it took 3weeks from when i made the phone call to get to my door. Suzuki over here told me 6-7weeks ex japan. only cost $125 from Kientech and was gonna cost $379 from Suzuki

hard to beat good service and pricing.

**cruza** · 5th September 2012, 20:35

How does keintech ship? Just got stung $52us shipping from procycle for jet kit and bar raisers, asked for piority parcel but it was still sent express......
slightly pissed off.

**dino3310** · 5th September 2012, 21:25

my $125 part cost $26.90 USPS.
was quite a while ago though, seems every bodies postage fees and shit has gone up since then

**pete-blen** · 5th September 2012, 22:14

Originally Posted by cruza

How does keintech ship? Just got stung $52us shipping from procycle for jet kit and bar raisers, asked for piority parcel but it was still sent express......
slightly pissed off.

I have noticed the shiping cost can very so much on simular items from diffrent surplyers..
I wonder if some try to pockets a few extra $ on the shiping prise they charge overseas
customers..

XT660 skid plates are a prime exsample...
OTR will ship to NZ for 35pound
Metal mule want 105pound..
the plates are of simular size & weight..

**mylodon** · 6th September 2012, 21:07

I'm looking at over $220 in shipping from procycle... but i bought the special KLR conversion pack.

A little worried I'll be stung by customs.

**Howie** · 7th September 2012, 16:35

Originally Posted by mylodon

I'm looking at over $220 in shipping from procycle... but i bought the special KLR conversion pack.

A little worried I'll be stung by customs.

If your total cost is over NZ$400 (products + shipping) then you well probably end up getting a GST Bill, and maybe a

Import entry transaction fee, which includes a Biosecurity fee. Have a look around http://www.customs.govt.nz/inprivate...s/default.aspx

**mylodon** · 7th September 2012, 21:26

ugh - that's the price of life here.

thanks for the heads up - i've got my paperwork in order now.

Originally Posted by Howie

If your total cost is over NZ$400 (products + shipping) then you well probably end up getting a GST Bill, and maybe a

Import entry transaction fee, which includes a Biosecurity fee. Have a look around http://www.customs.govt.nz/inprivate...s/default.aspx