The DR650 thread

[The Pastor]

what's the benefit of the dr650 over the dr400? Looking to sell my GSX1200 and get a gravel bike.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...uki-GSX1200-FS

[gijoe1313]

Ahahaha thought RM would end up in here ...

[dino3310]

what's the benefit of the dr650 over the dr400? Looking to sell my GSX1200 and get a gravel bike.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...uki-GSX1200-FS

depends on how much fun you wanna have offroad, 650 got longer legs and more weight, 400 a shit load lighter with better suspension, might pay to ride around on them both see what suits you

[Phreaky Phil]

what's the benefit of the dr650 over the dr400? Looking to sell my GSX1200 and get a gravel bike.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...uki-GSX1200-FS

On road capability for the DR650. You can do big miles on a DRZ400 but its nicer on the 650. The 400 has it off road though, so its a toss up. For mainly gravel roading get a 650, a big tank and a better seat

[The Pastor]

On road capability for the DR650. You can do big miles on a DRZ400 but its nicer on the 650. The 400 has it off road though, so its a toss up. For mainly gravel roading get a 650, a big tank and a better seat

this is what Im thinking, because although i love gravel roads, i'd mainly be riding on sealed roads most of the time

[dino3310]

or you could get both attributes in a BRP

[Eddieb]

or you could get both attributes in a BRP

Your opinion doesn't count, everyone knows your dreams contain DR's, you're just living in denial.

[The Pastor]

or you could get both attributes in a BRP

what is a brp?

[dino3310]

Big Red Pig http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...-owners-thread

[Phreaky Phil]

this is what Im thinking, because although i love gravel roads, i'd mainly be riding on sealed roads most of the time

We ride gravel roads most of the time to get to the OTHER bits where it can get a bit dirty sometimesthen you wish you had a WR250

[888]

Anyone lowered their DR650 using the upper rear shock hole? Looks like a relatively simple operation of shorter side stand/raise front forks 3/4"/mount rear shock to upper hole. From the different forums I've read, it won't affect performance (unless thrashing off road...)and could actually help on road riding. Any opinions?

[Eddieb]

Mine was in the lowered position when I got it and it was a relatively simple procedure to change it back, once I, or rather BMWRSNUT was able to get the bolt undone. The forks were raised in the clamps to compensate at the front.

It gave a bit of extra confidence on the road and light gravel, but I ground out the bashplate half a dozen times each way going over Maungatapu track with the Nelson boys.

[NordieBoy]

Anyone lowered their DR650 using the upper rear shock hole? Looks like a relatively simple operation of shorter side stand/raise front forks 3/4"/mount rear shock to upper hole. From the different forums I've read, it won't affect performance (unless thrashing off road...)and could actually help on road riding. Any opinions?

The quick way is to loosen off the spring, flip the bottom collar to limit the travel and put bolt in the upper hole.
The front can just be raised through the clamps but to reduce the travel you need to move the spacer on the top of the spring to under the damper rod.

It takes it to KLR type ground clearance.

It's only 26cm to start with.

[888]

Thanks for that, looks like I'll wait till my Procycle supermoto wheels get fitted before I lower it, doesn't seem like there is any real gain for dual sporting. I can keep the focus on the immediate HEL brake lines upgrade. Can't wait to feel the improved braking.

[Phreaky Phil]

The quick way is to loosen off the spring, flip the bottom collar to limit the travel and put bolt in the upper hole.
The front can just be raised through the clamps but to reduce the travel you need to move the spacer on the top of the spring to under the damper rod.

It takes it to KLR type ground clearance.

It's only 26cm to start with.

What Nordie said is the right way to lower the forks. By just sliding the up through the clamps, there will be a point at which the tire will bottom out under the guard. This can result in the wheel locking when it contacts the guard. Bad idea