The DR650 thread

[NordieBoy]

Old tyres?
Should be hands off the bars type stable at >100kph

[Waihou Thumper]

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 !!

You had better save your pennies then, two up and riding highway etc. The DR, KLR and others of the similar size aren't very capeable for passengers. Well, having said that, if you still want to share a bed at the end of the day, that is... Yes, the 990 would be the bees knees. DucatiJim can testify to that two up and some The smaller bikes are an incentive to get OFF the highways and ride the metal and tracks....Oh yeah

[Eddieb]

There's a Motard wheel kit in the Bike Trader section: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130143901

[Woodman]

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

[Quasievil]

Go on spit it out.

I had a KLR 650 and it was awesome, just a fuelling issue pissed me off, it kept getting a vapour lock in the tank, I ended up removing the little one way breather valves in the fuel cap, it sorted it out quick, it wasnt a problem unless the bile ended up side down in which case it would have all spilled out.

[Padmei]

Go on spit it out.

I had a KLR 650 and it was awesome, just a fuelling issue pissed me off, it kept getting a vapour lock in the tank, I ended up removing the little one way breather valves in the fuel cap, it sorted it out quick, it wasnt a problem unless the bile ended up side down in which case it would have all spilled out.

It's still going strong down here I believe. I think the owner now wants to get something a bit smaller offroady but still likes it.

[Quasievil]

It's still going strong down here I believe. I think the owner now wants to get something a bit smaller offroady but still likes it.

Oh cool !! he was a nice guy so good luck to him with it all !!
maybe I should buy it back lol

[NordieBoy]

Go on spit it out.

I had a KLR 650 and it was awesome, just a fuelling issue pissed me off, it kept getting a vapour lock in the tank, I ended up removing the little one way breather valves in the fuel cap, it sorted it out quick, it wasnt a problem unless the bile ended up side down in which case it would have all spilled out.

Woodman likes his KLR too.

[bart]

KLR's a great....until you get amongst this shit.

[NordieBoy]

KLR's a great....until you get amongst this shit.

Warped maybe, but calling him a shit is a bit much.

[888]

It will cost me about $800NZ to get a new 19" complete wheel from ProCycle sent over, are there any other NZ or Aussie suppliers that could compete with this price?

[NordieBoy]

It will cost me about $800NZ to get a new 19" complete wheel from ProCycle sent over, are there any other NZ or Aussie suppliers that could compete with this price?

See if an XF650 owner will sell one...

Paging XF650, XF650 to the white courtesy phone...

[DR650gary]

It will cost me about $800NZ to get a new 19" complete wheel from ProCycle sent over, are there any other NZ or Aussie suppliers that could compete with this price?

Buy offshore. I am over NZ suppliers, no matter how nice they are to me!

Needed 4 pipe clamp thingys. Could order from the US @ $US0.90 each but freight about $10 and at least a week to ten days wait. So off to the local guys, $12.90 each but after a moan, special price of $6.30 each..Bargain

At least someone else was paying

Ordered some bits from Twisted Throttle 27 July, shipping date 31/08. Just got an email telling me there is a small delay so things aren't always smooth from that end either. Shame I pulled the bike apart in readiness

But

[DR650gary]

It will cost me about $800NZ to get a new 19" complete wheel from ProCycle sent over, are there any other NZ or Aussie suppliers that could compete with this price?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-405354757.htm

It's only 2 inches

[NordieBoy]

It will cost me about $800NZ to get a new 19" complete wheel from ProCycle sent over, are there any other NZ or Aussie suppliers that could compete with this price?

Front or rear wheel?