The DR650 thread

[R650R]

Replaced front sprocket today as interim measure. Will prob convert soon (rear starting to wear but not bad) to a 520 chain and sprocket set but apparently hard to come by for the DR650.

Front at 15000km https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...it?usp=sharing

[RogIrwin]

Replaced front sprocket today as interim measure. Will prob convert soon (rear starting to wear but not bad) to a 520 chain and sprocket set but apparently hard to come by for the DR650.

Front at 15000km https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...it?usp=sharing

No. I recently did mine. Plenty or places sell JT sprockets including most bike shops.

http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTR822
http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTF438

[NordieBoy]

Replaced front sprocket today as interim measure. Will prob convert soon (rear starting to wear but not bad) to a 520 chain and sprocket set but apparently hard to come by for the DR650.

RGV250 rear sprocket. <96 DR650 front sprocket.
DR750 front sprocket is better though.

[bart]

RGV250 rear sprocket. <96 DR650 front sprocket.
DR750 front sprocket is better though.

What’s the benefit of the smaller pitch chain/sprocket combo? Surely the cost difference would be minimal.

[NordieBoy]

$200 for an EK chain and a pair of JT sprockets.
A DID VM2 (stock DR650) is over $300 and a cheaper DID 525 is $200 just for the chain.

Bigger gearing choice mainly.

[bart]

$200 for an EK chain and a pair of JT sprockets.
A DID VM2 (stock DR650) is over $300 and a cheaper DID 525 is $200 just for the chain.

Bigger gearing choice mainly.

I guess it’s worth it. Seems funny a 40 odd horsepower bike got such a big chain in the first place.

[R650R]

No. I recently did mine. Plenty or places sell JT sprockets including most bike shops.

http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTR822
http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTF438

Well nothing specific listed on there confirming what I said. Now before the 'internet' jumps on the bandwagon I'm perfectly aware of cross referencing parts of which Suzuki is good for across many models.
But I was just quoting the Best bike mechanic and shop in HB, and by hard to come by meaning not instantly in stock at NZ suppliers according to my source.

I think its a marketing con and spare parts racket Bart by the manufacturers that prob catches out a lot of people like farmers and newbies who wouldn't be aware of price difference. Bit like 190 section rear tyres when 180 is practically the same unless you are some god of rear wheel steering talent.
First switched to 520 from 525 years ago on other bikes. Asked in the shop yesterday if price difference still big, hoping it might have equalised but still a big gap.
Even my 98 750 came out with 25 as new and switched to a 520 at 50 000ish km and its still on there performing ok.

[badlieutenant]

hey gary, I ordered my 520 front sprocket thru suzuki in aucks and it took 3 months to get here, by that time I had used wemoto >>http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/d...et_front_-_jt/
and it arrived in 4 or 5 days. I think that is the sprocket I used as well. Extra tooth over stock which makes open road use alot easier. I think I modded the stock retainer to suit.
oh and some info on the 520 mod >>>http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/520_Conversion

[R650R]

I'll never use wemoto again. Took forever (as in months) on some Puch parts and the communication pretty piss poor...
Feckers have time to update their facebook page every day but takes over week to respond to freakin emails

[badlieutenant]

I'll never use wemoto again. Took forever (as in months) on some Puch parts and the communication pretty piss poor...
Feckers have time to update their facebook page every day but takes over week to respond to freakin emails

Ahh k, ebay ? >>520 sprocket
lots of options faster than "waiting for container to arrive in the country"

[Danger Dave]

Also New Zealand site Bits4bikes http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/parts/suzuki/5278.aspx plenty of 520 pitch chains & sprockets currently in stock and available.

[DR650gary]

Hmmmmmmm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JT-520-O-Rin...-/331125730485

[NordieBoy]

I get my JT (15t front DR750, 46t rear RGV250) sprockets from the local bike shop. Last set back in May was shipped overnight.

[DR650gary]

I'm still on the lookout for a headlight. I have spotted a few on Ebay but they are all in the US and I have a feeling the light spread pattern will be wrong.

Anyone know if that is correct?

Cheers

[NordieBoy]

Found my spare headlight. No cracks I could see from a quick glance.