The DR650 thread

**johannvr** · 4th September 2008, 12:34

Aslo been keen to get one, so would be interested to see feedback. Where'd you get it from if I may ask -MotoX Parts in Havelock N?

**GaZBur** · 15th December 2008, 09:40

Just done two days racing at Ruapuna on the DR. Pretty much got creamed by the KTM's and Husky's with the top guys finishing about a minute faster then me in a six lap race. But on Sunday with a windshift managed several times to hit max revs in top gear. With current gearing (14 tooth front) and oversize 150/70-17 rear tyre = 179kph. Helmet chinguard resting on tank behind the petrol filler so you are looking underneath the brake cable. Big plastic handguards removed and even took the left hand off the bars to reduce frontal windage. Just put my hand back before tipping into the sweeper coz its bloody scary.

**helenoftroy** · 15th December 2008, 11:45

That is awesome GaZBur!!

DRs do it all!!

**gpcustom** · 18th January 2009, 18:48

Hi there im in the middle of making a bash plate for the dr650 do you think there would be much demand for them. I have made these for the drz400 and sold a hell of a lot. I can put some pics up if anyone is interested.

Cheers Chris

**CrazyFrog** · 18th January 2009, 19:57

Originally Posted by gpcustom

Hi there im in the middle of making a bash plate for the dr650 do you think there would be much demand for them. I have made these for the drz400 and sold a hell of a lot. I can put some pics up if anyone is interested.

Cheers Chris

I'm keen to have a look at your bashplates, I wouldn't mind getting one for my DRZ400...what is your price and can you post a photo. Thanks

**buggsubique** · 18th January 2009, 20:13

Originally Posted by gpcustom

Hi there im in the middle of making a bash plate for the dr650 do you think there would be much demand for them. I have made these for the drz400 and sold a hell of a lot. I can put some pics up if anyone is interested.

Cheers Chris

Mate I got one of your plates on my DR-Z (check my album) - they are an awesome bit of kit. Its full of gouges and dents from rocks. Bloody glad I got it. Heaps of guys ask where I got it from but I never saw them again on Trade me.

Good bit of kit!

**NordieBoy** · 18th January 2009, 20:31

Originally Posted by gpcustom

Hi there im in the middle of making a bash plate for the dr650 do you think there would be much demand for them. I have made these for the drz400 and sold a hell of a lot. I can put some pics up if anyone is interested.

Cheers Chris

Pics please.

I need to see if it's any better than the one on my DR650 already.

**JATZ** · 18th January 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Pics please.

I need to see if it's any better than the one on my DR650 already.

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Proly won't have a reflective paint job though

**NordieBoy** · 18th January 2009, 21:22

Originally Posted by JATZ

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Proly won't have a reflective paint job though

Or spares at an intersection near you

**CRM** · 19th January 2009, 11:41

Originally Posted by gpcustom

Hi there im in the middle of making a bash plate for the dr650 do you think there would be much demand for them. I have made these for the drz400 and sold a hell of a lot. I can put some pics up if anyone is interested.

Cheers Chris

I had one of yours I think on my old DRZ400 (got it off TM about 2 years ago) - excellent quality work. Any chance of doing one for an XR600??
Cheers

**gpcustom** · 19th January 2009, 15:55

sorry havnt got a pic of the dr650 plate yet still in rough form. And yes i may beable 2 do a xr600 plate but need a bike to go off to do this. I do know of someone with a xr600 but would need to see what year it is to see if the same frame.
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...67668_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...67725_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...67906_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...68158_full.jpg

The dr650 plate is a bit like this drz one

Cheers Chris

**CRM** · 19th January 2009, 16:36

Originally Posted by gpcustom

sorry havnt got a pic of the dr650 plate yet still in rough form. And yes i may beable 2 do a xr600 plate but need a bike to go off to do this. I do know of someone with a xr600 but would need to see what year it is to see if the same frame.

Cheers Chris

I'm pretty sure they were the same from 1990 onwards so if they have one in that period should be the same as my 93. A couple of pics attached if you can see through the mud

. They haven't got as many vulnerable bits as the DRZ but still a good idea to have a good skidplate and the one I got off you before was top class.

**NordieBoy** · 19th January 2009, 16:49

Now that's quite nice. What sort of price for the DR650 one?

Originally Posted by gpcustom

sorry havnt got a pic of the dr650 plate yet still in rough form. And yes i may beable 2 do a xr600 plate but need a bike to go off to do this. I do know of someone with a xr600 but would need to see what year it is to see if the same frame.
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...67668_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...67725_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...67906_full.jpg
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...68158_full.jpg

The dr650 plate is a bit like this drz one

Cheers Chris

**gpcustom** · 19th January 2009, 17:57

Ok m8 i will look into it i think his is about that year anyway. As long as your not in any big hurry got to get the dr650 sorted the bike shop sreaming out

Cheers Chris