The DR650 thread

**Squiggles** · 10th June 2011, 19:20

Originally Posted by gazzerklr

Has anyone tried putting two snorkels in, with the top bit cut a bit shorter? would double the intake without any disadvantages (assuming two would fit)?

I saw it mentioned here the other day so at least one person has done it...

**cruza** · 10th June 2011, 21:41

Originally Posted by Transalper

Yes they super lean when stock.
J's DR was super hard to start when cold and worse when been sitting for several weeks, also ran like shit for ages until warmed well. We had the jetting messed with by Phil Parash Mechanical (ex DAS) and now starts easy and runs well.
My DR already had been re jetted by previous owner so has always been easy to start for me.
We generally get 320+ km on our tanks (the IMS ones)

Yeah motoradical said similar too. i ran dry going into oamaru from chch . choke plunger was dry and dirty, so now wondering if it wasn't shutting properly and causing it to run bit rich. lifted needle one notch before putting it back in too.
see how it goes when rain stops here in chch

**gazzerklr** · 11th June 2011, 09:07

Originally Posted by Squiggles

I saw it mentioned here the other day so at least one person has done it...

Thanks, anyone know where I can get hold of a DRZ400 snorkel?

**cruza** · 15th June 2011, 19:44

What a difference! short blat yesterday thru the chch swamp.
engine smoother, alot less chain slap, more grunt down low.
Took off ignition retarder? on carb too.
Noticed I need more choke to start , so stuck choke theory may have been right

**Squiggles** · 17th June 2011, 23:10

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Woooh!

**Magnum Noel** · 18th June 2011, 10:16

Nordie or some one. Trying to install DJ kit but instructions are a bit cofusing. Have put in the new main jet and extended air screw thingy but when it comes to the needle I need help. Do I modify the white washer so that it has one flat side and if so into which groove would you recomend the cilp goes? Put this on ADV but thought local knowledge might be better. cheeers

**NordieBoy** · 18th June 2011, 11:27

Originally Posted by Magnum Noel

Nordie or some one. Trying to install DJ kit but instructions are a bit cofusing. Have put in the new main jet and extended air screw thingy but when it comes to the needle I need help. Do I modify the white washer so that it has one flat side and if so into which groove would you recomend the cilp goes? Put this on ADV but thought local knowledge might be better. cheeers

Remove the white spacer. Not for use with the DJ kit.
What muffler are you running and have you opened up the top of the airbox?

Basically ignore the DJ instructions as to jet size too.
Far too rich.

**Aslan** · 18th June 2011, 14:04

Originally Posted by Magnum Noel

Nordie or some one. Trying to install DJ kit but instructions are a bit cofusing. Have put in the new main jet and extended air screw thingy but when it comes to the needle I need help. Do I modify the white washer so that it has one flat side and if so into which groove would you recomend the cilp goes? Put this on ADV but thought local knowledge might be better. cheeers

Magnum Noel - just fitted a ProCircuit pipe and DJ kit - removed snorkel and opened airbox somewhat - gave this task to Don Treloar of Motorcycle Maintenance in Stokes Valley - I was happy from him to do the task for me and I'm pleased with the result - yet to establish the impact on fuel consumption - cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

**Magnum Noel** · 18th June 2011, 16:46

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Remove the white spacer. Not for use with the DJ kit.
What muffler are you running and have you opened up the top of the airbox?

Basically ignore the DJ instructions as to jet size too.
Far too rich.

Nordie just the OEM exhaust. Have put in the DJ 155 main jet. What do you think?

**Magnum Noel** · 18th June 2011, 16:49

Originally Posted by Aslan

Magnum Noel - just fitted a ProCircuit pipe and DJ kit - removed snorkel and opened airbox somewhat - gave this task to Don Treloar of Motorcycle Maintenance in Stokes Valley - I was happy from him to do the task for me and I'm pleased with the result - yet to establish the impact on fuel consumption - cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

Cheers for that but on a tight budget and can't afford different pipe or third party mechanic. Look forward to a heads up on fuel consumption/
Noel

**NordieBoy** · 18th June 2011, 18:08

Originally Posted by Magnum Noel

Nordie just the OEM exhaust. Have put in the DJ 155 main jet. What do you think?

3rd clip from top?

I'd be tempted to use the 150 main (same as stock) if the air box only has the snorkel removed.

**spannermad** · 18th June 2011, 19:32

Originally Posted by Magnum Noel

Cheers for that but on a tight budget and can't afford different pipe or third party mechanic. Look forward to a heads up on fuel consumption/
Noel

My loud CRF muffler for the DR is on trade me. Make an offer if you think it might suit you. I can`t sneek home with it on , it wakes the Mrs up.

**Woodman** · 19th June 2011, 10:08

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An inmate here "cobber' who lurks a bit but doesn't post much (probly out riding) purchased his brand new DR650 9 years and 4 months ago and took this pic to celebrate a milestone.

**Magnum Noel** · 19th June 2011, 13:55

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

3rd clip from top?

I'd be tempted to use the 150 main (same as stock) if the air box only has the snorkel removed.

Thanks Nordie have cut the airbox but can't get back down to garage because of baby sitting duty. Man did I have trouble getting the carb back inplace. Will report back.
Cheers Noel