The DR650 thread

[Mushu]

While we are on the subject, the plate that holds the original sprocket is apparently too big for the 14t sprocket. The adaptor@ procycle is reasonably priced but shipping kills it. It's it worth grinding down the original plate?

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I'd look at taking it to an engineering place to see what it would cost for them to machine it down, surely not too much?

[Okey Dokey]

Thank you all for the information about fitting the 14 tooth sprocket. I (we) really appreciate it!

[NordieBoy]

Grind the retainer down, or use circlips.

I've been using circlips for the last 60,000km or so...

[k1w33d]

Cheers nordie. What is the source for the circlips you use?

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[bart]

I just took the lip off the original plate with the grinder

[NordieBoy]

Cheers nordie. What is the source for the circlips you use?

Any bolt shop should have them. I got them from Blacks.
22mm id and I use 2 of them to fill the gap.

[TLDV8]

I just took the lip off the original plate with the grinder

Exactly,cir-clips cost money,grinding is free.

Action shot.


I just remembered that picture was from 2009.
I rode from Darwin to Cape York and back (8100 kms) on the stock 15/41 gearing carrying that 14T sprocket there and back without putting it on.
Some time after getting back I did try it and was kicking myself for not doing it sooner.
Even mileage seems to make little difference with either a 14T or 15T front.

[pomgolian]

Same bodge ground mine with a hand grinder not pretty but used it for 10,000kms until my next order from Procycle still got it as a spare somewhere.

[Waipukbiker]

Took mine down with a grinder as well, no probs.

[UralIneed]

Exactly,cir-clips cost money,grinding is free.

Action shot.


I just remembered that picture was from 2009.
I rode from Darwin to Cape York and back (8100 kms) on the stock 15/41 gearing carrying that 14T sprocket there and back without putting it on.
Some time after getting back I did try it and was kicking myself for not doing it sooner.
Even mileage seems to make little difference with either a 14T or 15T front.

Does the 14t help with around town riding? I find the DR doesn't like it at 50-55km and I'm changing gears all the time. Just wondering?

[Waipukbiker]

yeah, it made it easier for me, would pull away from lower revs better, Mine came with a 43 t on the rear so it was a bit lower than standard anyway, better on gravel roads with the 14t as well, I do a lot of Roady riding so run with the 15t most of the time for economy.

[fridayflash]

i had ground my spacer down, but now use two 22mm circlips and washer/spacer.

[Okey Dokey]

Great stuff, everyone - especially love the "action shot"! Have ordered the new sprockets & chain, and will grind the plate. Will let you know how it all turns out.

First mod has been to shorten the sidestand about 10ml, which has been useful.

EDIT: just to say that gearing has now been changed as per fridayflash's recommendation and Mr OD finds it a vast improvement. Cheers.

[Mushu]

Sorry if this is a repost, saw it on advrider thought some of you might enjoy

Edit: can't figure out how to embed video so I'll try this way:
http://youtu.be/VJMYMC4jxKM

[bart]

Yeah, that’s brilliant...and totally unbiased.