The DR650 thread

**Squiggles** · 23rd July 2010, 14:45

Originally Posted by Squiggles

Anyone else thinking of placing an order with Procycle in the near future?

Anyone?

**wysper** · 23rd July 2010, 15:51

Originally Posted by Squiggles

Anyone?

sorry, not me just now. Just placed an order with pat walsh designs for a luggage rack.
Did you win the venutra l brackets?

Was tempted by the pro moto billet rack from there though.

Early next year I will hopefully be buying a bigger tank though.

**wysper** · 29th July 2010, 20:53

Hi All

I am trying to remove the grab handles on the DR650 so I can put on a luggage rack.
The rear ones are fine to remove.

The front ones, the ones that are allen key ones, seem to be locked solid. Any advice on getting them out, preferably without stuffing them as I need to reuse them.

I have squirted wd40 on them and will leave them over night and have another crack tomorrow.

Should I try an impact driver?
I don't have any way to heat them (heat gun or blow torch etc), not even sure that would be a good idea anyway.

Maybe I should just whisk the bike to the bike shop and see if they can remove them, as I am going to be buying the givi top box from them most likely. Seems like admitting defeat though

Cheers in advance

**DR650gary** · 29th July 2010, 20:57

They are big bolts so not easy to break, although possible. Mine did have blue (I think) loctite on them but I managed with a socket set (3/8 drive) that has a caphead allen drive. Hairdryer for the heat?

The rust didn't help!

**wysper** · 29th July 2010, 21:20

that could work. I will try the socket set tomorrow.
Should of thought of that earlier DOH!

**wysper** · 30th July 2010, 07:39

Originally Posted by DR650gary

They are big bolts so not easy to break, although possible. Mine did have blue (I think) loctite on them but I managed with a socket set (3/8 drive) that has a caphead allen drive. Hairdryer for the heat?

The rust didn't help!

Thanks Dr650gary, just did that this morning, the socket set got the bolts moving. Maybe the wd40 helped as well, who knows, no time to do it now before work but at least I know I can get the bolts out. cheers!!

**Phreaky Phil** · 12th August 2010, 12:23

Wanted, Stock DR650 seat. Thanks

**DR650gary** · 12th August 2010, 13:56

Originally Posted by Phreaky Phil

Wanted, Stock DR650 seat. Thanks

Me too

I could also use a foot brake lever. Mine was bent and have straightened it but would like to either borrow or buy one so I can get my one exact.

Thanks

**bart** · 12th August 2010, 21:46

DR650 cage thingy that the air filter wraps around. Mines running a K&N filter, but with dusty summer coming, I'd better throw a real air filter in.

Will pay peanuts.

Cheers.

**NordieBoy** · 13th August 2010, 09:25

Originally Posted by bart

DR650 cage thingy that the air filter wraps around. Mines running a K&N filter, but with dusty summer coming, I'd better throw a real air filter in.

Will pay peanuts.

Cheers.

Or a filterskin.