The DR650 thread

**fridayflash** · 4th February 2015, 20:39

Originally Posted by Brainflex

Hi, just bought a 2006 DR650, stock except for a sargent seat. I am gonna slowly mod it so what are the recommended mods and best order to do them? thanks

first thing to do is remove the airbox snorkel and raise the needle one clip (drop your clip one space) that made a difference to mine right away,
14 tooth on the front helps too, a freer flowing muffler is good, or gut you original one and fit a larger exit pipe up its arse, still want it to reach back into the muffler by at least three inch, even four inch would be good, and perforate it..cuts down on the 'popping'

**bart** · 5th February 2015, 02:42

Originally Posted by Brainflex

Hi, just bought a 2006 DR650, stock except for a sargent seat. I am gonna slowly mod it so what are the recommended mods and best order to do them? thanks

The first mod I'd do is cut and solder the wires to the crappy cutoff switches on the side stand and clutch lever. It's amazing how a stupid little switch can leave you stranded.

A bash plate would be next if you're thinking of going even remotely offroad. It doesn't take much of a rock to put holes where they're not meant to be.

Then look at power, range, and comfort. The options are almost endless.

**Brainflex** · 6th February 2015, 10:43

Thanks for the advice. I will be commuting for a while to get use to it (quite a stepup from the mighty CT110!) then gradually more dual sport use. So range n protection are first with power last. Maybe lose the rear muffler for weight n sound.

**R650R** · 7th February 2015, 05:02

Your lucky starting out with good seat.

I did the DG 'O' exhaust on mine plus remove snorkel and took the sad standard bed mattress foam air filter out and replaced with Twin Air brand filter. Didn't even touch the carb settings.
I wouldn't stress too much about the bash plate too early, although mine has probably saved me couple times its only because I was doing dumb stuff on beaches near rocks.

Mortgage your house and start shopping here: http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/dr650.html

**ducatijim** · 7th February 2015, 15:39

here she is, pikkies real soon;

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-844347817.htm

**Brainflex** · 7th February 2015, 18:17

Bash plate ordered. Acerbis tank next. What are the options for suspension?

**NordieBoy** · 8th February 2015, 07:19

MotoCD and Ricor are the two that come to mind for front emulators and replacement rear shock.

**ducatijim** · 8th February 2015, 08:02

Ive got a pair of hardly used Ricor emulators that I will sell if youre interested ?

**Waipukbiker** · 8th February 2015, 08:11

Originally Posted by ducatijim

Ive got a pair of hardly used Ricor emulators that I will sell if youre interested ?

Are they 43mm?

**NordieBoy** · 8th February 2015, 10:08

Originally Posted by Waipukbiker

Are they 43mm?

More important is if they fit inside the DR's forks.
As I found when getting some Intiminators for the TT350, not all 41mm forks have the same inside diameter. KLR ones wouldn't fit, but Triumph Scrambler ones did.

I haven't got around to re-springing and Intiminatoring the forks currently on the DR yet.

**ducatijim** · 8th February 2015, 11:28

Out of my DR650.

**ducatijim** · 8th February 2015, 11:29

This is for sale...2011 & 30K km, 1 owner.

**bart** · 8th February 2015, 20:00

I thought I'd throw up a few pics of my bash plate. Bike has done 34k, factory height, but I probably squash the suspension a wee bit. Bash plate is basically a sheet of aluminium.

I probably go places a DR650 shouldn't, but without this little sheet of aluminium, I doubt I'd get far at all.

**Woodman** · 8th February 2015, 20:06

Originally Posted by bart

I thought I'd throw up a few pics of my bash plate. Bike has done 34k, factory height, but I probably squash the suspension a wee bit. Bash plate is basically a sheet of aluminium.

I probably go places a DR650 shouldn't, but without this little sheet of aluminium, I doubt I'd get far at all.

You need to try harder.