Yeah, have been in to Veitch's this week. A new 650 is cheaper which I don't get.
Yeah, have been in to Veitch's this week. A new 650 is cheaper which I don't get.
DR 650... Old school and bland, with crap suspension, but an adequate commuter, easy trail bike. And you can throw lots of $$ at it to make it slightly better.
DRZ400... more fun out of the box, get the e model with better carb. Better suspension, and you can gear it up for the commute.
They're both pretty bullet proof though
I've looked everywhere I can think of for a roadworthy DR650 frame. I'm really surprised that they are not readily available because it is an incredibly popular bike in NZ (and elsewhere). Or I have been looking under the wrong street light. So, I'm looking for advise about who is likely to have a DR650 frame available.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...2929938455.htm
you're welcome.
husaberg.
Thanks for the heads up. I had already checked with that seller and the frame is damaged unfortunately (squashed at the bottom). So, I'm still looking.
It is bent beyond redemption due to a prang.
Still looking for a DR650 frame. Everyone must be holding onto their frames/running gear in case they get a replacement motor for the one that died. DR650 must be one of the most common bikes in NZ but very hard to find a frame in good condition.
I'm still looking for a DR650 frame, somewhere out there in blown up engine land, maybe...
Would it not be possible to cut the squashed sections from the trademe frame and replace them with the (if undamaged) sections from your frame? Competent welder could do this without too much trouble.
I have straight KLR frame to sell. Would be an interesting mash-up.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
Not as easy a process as you would think to cut and weld a motorcycle chassis ...
Easy to get done ... but ... The "System" ... has other ideas ...
It would then it would require LVV Certification after the welding was done. And the person that did the welding ... would need to show they were qualified to do the welding.
There are enough "Hoops" to jump through in the official process already ... with using just a "Donor" chassis ...
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
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