The DR650 thread

**NordieBoy** · 18th October 2009, 07:21

Originally Posted by AlpinePossum

I was noting today that the foot pegs on my DR are a little high to be comfortable.

Anybody know if you can get a kit to lower the pegs (and the gear and brake lever)?

Make one...

You can get them from Aus from Vince Strang but...

**chrisktm** · 25th October 2009, 20:26

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Make one...

You can get them from Aus from Vince Strang but...

Just cut the buggers off and re weld them lower, Ive done it myself, about ten mm lower and five mm towards the rear.

**Eddieb** · 28th October 2009, 06:57

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519222

**bart** · 28th October 2009, 20:03

If I wanted my bike to look like that, I'd buy orange.

**Woodman** · 28th October 2009, 20:25

Even camper.....

**GaZBur** · 30th October 2009, 14:43

DR650 at Greymouth Street race. Had a great time! Slicks worked ok on the dirt section too.

**Buddha#81:Me** · 30th October 2009, 15:19

Originally Posted by GaZBur

DR650 at Greymouth Street race. Had a great time! Slicks worked ok on the dirt section too.

Hahahaha and got blitzed buy a puss DRZ! Although you were a dam site closer in the last race! Road tyres were average on the dirt.....I mean I stopped and waited for you!

**CRM** · 30th October 2009, 21:39

I had a look at and a ride on this today: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=248674487

I was very tempted to get it instead of the XR600. It's had lots spent on it, Scottoiler, gel seat, screen and top box (not shown in pics) lots of good engine mods and it's painted black and lowered for a shorter rider (just lower seat and dropped suspension by the looks but could easily be lifted up again) and only done 3800km - never taken offroad - a unique and mint DR.

I've got the XR back on TM here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=251020313

I've got more long trips coming up for work and decided I just have to get a road bike (nearly bought a mint Bandit 600 today but just missed out). The DR would be more suitable than the XR but still a compromise. Hopefully when the business starts going ahead a bit more I'll be able to get another adv bike as well as the road bike.

**dino3310** · 30th October 2009, 23:30

Originally Posted by CRM

. Hopefully when the business starts going ahead a bit more I'll be able to get another adv bike as well as the road bike.

mmmmmm two bikes mmmmmmm

XR and a BIG and a speedmaster, opps thats 3, mmmmmm 3 bikes

oops

as you where 650s

**GaZBur** · 5th November 2009, 14:09

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

Hahahaha and got blitzed buy a puss DRZ! Although you were a dam site closer in the last race! Road tyres were average on the dirt.....I mean I stopped and waited for you!

Yep was getting closer than I thought! Looks like I am trying to take off you leg at this angle

**Waihou Thumper** · 5th November 2009, 14:24

Originally Posted by CRM

I had a look at and a ride on this today: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=248674487

I was very tempted to get it instead of the XR600. It's had lots spent on it, Scottoiler, gel seat, screen and top box (not shown in pics) lots of good engine mods and it's painted black and lowered for a shorter rider (just lower seat and dropped suspension by the looks but could easily be lifted up again) and only done 3800km - never taken offroad - a unique and mint DR.

I've got the XR back on TM here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=251020313

I've got more long trips coming up for work and decided I just have to get a road bike (nearly bought a mint Bandit 600 today but just missed out). The DR would be more suitable than the XR but still a compromise. Hopefully when the business starts going ahead a bit more I'll be able to get another adv bike as well as the road bike.

Yes, thought so, lowered etc...I emailed them, havent even has a reply?
It is relisted, I emailed them again, still no reply?
How are these guys going to be during the negotiation process if they don't answer mail?
Couple of questions....why painted when so new?
I see black paint on rear spring? I think....home job?
I know it is shorter, we can see it, yes....
I just wanted a couple of answers....oh well..