The DR650 thread

[NordieBoy]

just cut my sprocket cover, should of made it rounded like the photo but cut it square, oh well still looks primo

I'm going to cut out the ovals as well just to make it look more blingy...

[The Pastor]

I'm going to cut out the ovals as well just to make it look more blingy...

then get it chromed

[NordieBoy]

then get it chromed

The bolts are already chrome.

Some flames however...

[Pikey]

Tried the search for circlip but didn't have any luck?
Can someone please enlighten me to the size that's needed

[NordieBoy]

Tried the search for circlip but didn't have any luck?
Can someone please enlighten me to the size that's needed

22mm I seem to recall.
I use a pair to fill the gap.

[888]

What did you use to cut the sprocket cover?

[NordieBoy]

What did you use to cut the sprocket cover?

For the top and bottom cuts...


A small coping saw for the inner bit.

[The Pastor]

i used a jigsaw.

I just tired to fit 21mm circlips (broke my pliers trying lol), they do not fit. Orded 22mm and 24mm.

Will report back in about an hour as to which one is the right one

[The Pastor]

22mm circlips fit, you need two of them.

[The Pastor]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130143901

[Quasievil]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130143901

Im going to check out a Dr650 today, If I get one I will certainly be doing the motard kit, just to keep a bit of rebel in me

[The Pastor]

Im going to check out a Dr650 today, If I get one I will certainly be doing the motard kit, just to keep a bit of rebel in me

you do know a dr650 has less horsepower than my cbr250 aye

[NordieBoy]

you do know a dr650 has less horsepower than my cbr250 aye

It's got less horsepower than my lawnmower.

But the torks are where the fun is...

[Quasievil]

you do know a dr650 has less horsepower than my cbr250 aye

Yeah 34 hp ? going to a tad different to my R1 huh, all good tho, Im keen on adventure again and HP is to much of a requirement for me
I did have a KLR 2007 which did the job, which is still in the choice set, I did have fuelling issues with it tho which pissed me off.

will see the Dr650 and report back

[Quasievil]

Well I rode one from Boyds 9000 kms on the clock, it had been re jetted and had a bark buster, Grip warmers, after market bars, pack rack.

I want something I can road ride on and get into the gravel sections on, something also that two up is an option.

I rode it for half an hour, I didnt like it, I cant see myself riding it on the highways down to the south island, on the gravel im sure no worries but for long distance highway stuff in between that its a no go. it was horrible in the corners and unstable at speed 100kmph

out of the Dr and the KLR, the KLR (I had one) was without doubt a superior motorcycle overall.

I also rode a Transalp (2009 model) it was awesome, yes more refined and yes more comfy, I think that it would be competent enough for something like the molesworth however at twice the price it is an issue, but at this point it would be my pick for my requirements I think , unless I win lotto and can afford a KTM 990 or GS800 !!