The DR650 thread

**badlieutenant** · 11th July 2013, 20:14

Originally Posted by ArgoBloke

I dont think it's the HID, a rather cheap version I found to replace the stock one....i didnt find it much better than stock I must say...

Yer Im guessing its about the same. Mine didnt come with the clear screen :/ To improve its output apparently you hook up a relay and bypass the standard loom wiring. And maybe a brighter bulb ? Im not sure I would want to use the low beam at night. I know I didnt with the stock one :/

**badlieutenant** · 11th July 2013, 20:24

Originally Posted by Eddieb

The FCR makes quite a difference in how the bike responds

yer Im rather looking forward to it

have you had one fitted eddieb ?

**Waipukbiker** · 11th July 2013, 20:40

Re the Headlight, I fitted the HID kit from procycle and added a separate light switch and a relay. Its a very white light and the beam spread is wider and a lot brighter than stock.

**Eddieb** · 11th July 2013, 20:45

Originally Posted by badlieutenant

yer Im rather looking forward to it

have you had one fitted eddieb ?

Yep, fcr39 with partially opened airbox & TL1000 pipe and custom midpipe by Phreaky Phil, 15/43 gearing.

**Eddieb** · 14th July 2013, 11:34

I spent a while yesterday tracing a failure to start issue on the yellow DR650, after checking the stand and clutch switch I pulled the spark plugs and they are stuffed, no spark at all but when I put in an old plug from my toolbox that sparks quite happily.

I tried to source replacement CR10E plugs today and none out of 2 Repco's and 2 SuperCheap stores have them stock. The other thing was Repco was quoting $35 per plug! and they wonder why people are buying so much online. These are a $9US each plug in the states.

I'll have to try the Suzuki dealer tomorrow.

**Mo NZ** · 14th July 2013, 11:44

I looked at Repco and they were $35 or so .

They still have them.
I went down the road to our local Suzuki dealer and got them for a sensible price, cant quite remember but $10 or so.

**NordieBoy** · 14th July 2013, 16:09

I use the NGK Iridium's.

**fridayflash** · 14th July 2013, 17:07

i like the look of these 'up and forward' handlebar clamps...only suit 22mm tho

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=614643770

**Mo NZ** · 14th July 2013, 18:55

Here ya go
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-614643770.htm

Oops Looks like the same. Dr have 7/8 bars I thought.

**ducatilover** · 14th July 2013, 21:20

7/8s is 22mm

**TangoCharlie** · 15th July 2013, 13:20

Anyone of you motard riders out there got a set of standard DR wheels ya want to sell?
After a set of 21 / 17 to use for my 100% road tyres...
Or perhaps an old blown DR to wreck???

**fridayflash** · 15th July 2013, 17:37

Originally Posted by Mo NZ

Here ya go
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-614643770.htm

Oops Looks like the same. Dr have 7/8 bars I thought.

yep, i run 7/8 (22mm) bars too so would suit me although a lotta guys like the big fat bars

**Mo NZ** · 15th July 2013, 17:46

I have some bars off a Blizzard. +8". Im 6'2" and can stand all the way up without having to crouch.
They are Renthal with a brace. They are 22mm or 7/8