The DR650 thread

[pomgolian]

Some cool weeelies must be a big rear sprocket

[fridayflash]

[QUOTE=pomgolian;1130618358]Some cool weeelies must be a big rear sprocket[

yeah, gotta be a decent size rear on it...mines quite low geared at 14/44 and its pretty reluctant to loft the wheel in third..even with clutching it
i really must practice my wheelies...damned envious of those guys who can wheelie to the moon and back

[dino3310]

[QUOTE=fridayflash;1130618536]

Some cool weeelies must be a big rear sprocket[



i really must practice my wheelies...damned envious of those guys who can wheelie to the moon and back

just buy an XR

[bart]

[QUOTE=dino3310;1130618558]

just buy an XR

In the wrong thread ain’t ya?

At least they still make DR’s...

[gav24]

Some cool weeelies must be a big rear sprocket

Nah, I guess yours isn't a black dr then? The black ones all do that aye Bart!

[Night Falcon]

wheelies look cool no matter the bike or colour I could never get my old DR to stand very easily but it was a white one with purple frame so maybe that explains it

[gav24]

It's good to see a serious factual doco on you tube and kb, I get so tired of all the jokey jokey stuff.... Facts, that's what we need. Well done for raising these vital issues of dr650 ownership. Right, time to go and wrestle a bear, build a log cabin, grow a beard etc etc Grrr!

[pomgolian]

[QUOTE=fridayflash;1130618536]

Some cool weeelies must be a big rear sprocket[

yeah, gotta be a decent size rear on it...mines quite low geared at 14/44 and its pretty reluctant to loft the wheel in third..even with clutching it
i really must practice my wheelies...damned envious of those guys who can wheelie to the moon and back

Whats it like at 100kms with a 44 ? as thats the compromise - would love more low down pull but dont want to be thrashing the nuts off it at 100+

[Waipukbiker]

Its about 200 rpm diff between the front teeth, Mine is approx 4,000 rpm at 100 kph with 15/43 and 4200 ish with a 14 on.
I do mostly roady stuff so run the 15 for economy but the 14 is nicer on the gravel etc.
In the process of fitting a vapour so will be interesting to see what that tacho says.

[bart]

I actualy prefer the 15 tooth front. If you want more pull, just change it down a gear.

Mine is the ultra grunty black model though.

[gav24]

I actualy prefer the 15 tooth front. If you want more pull, just change it down a gear.

Mine is the ultra grunty black model though.

What he said!

At the risk of starting a "what oil?" Torrent, any recommendations on chain and sprocket combo's?
Like most stuff I'm guessing I'll end up going overseas for the stuff to save money and speed up the delivery times....
Don't want cheap poo that stretches like licorice laces, decent quality and I guess a narrower 520 would be sensible?

The standard stuff has lasted quite well but is getting near the end of its life at 16,000 Kms. That's pretty good for the type of riding and lack of maintenance I give it!

[k1w33d]

Just thought I would show off my custom foot peg hangers. They lowered the pegs by over an inch without compromising ground clearance. The guy who made them up still has the pattern if anyone is interested.



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[bart]

What he said!

At the risk of starting a "what oil?" Torrent, any recommendations on chain and sprocket combo's?
Like most stuff I'm guessing I'll end up going overseas for the stuff to save money and speed up the delivery times....
Don't want cheap poo that stretches like licorice laces, decent quality and I guess a narrower 520 would be sensible?

The standard stuff has lasted quite well but is getting near the end of its life at 16,000 Kms. That's pretty good for the type of riding and lack of maintenance I give it!

I’m looking at chains at the moment also. I got quoted (can’t find the stupid dollar sign on this tablet thing) 230 for something half decent. Been considering changing to 520 pitch. What are the pros and cons?

I’ve been running cheap 525 chains and only getting about 5000km out of them.

[Jantar]

I fitted the EK520 with 15/42 sprockets from Procycle http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/dr6...pcls-2010.html . The entire kit, including shipping was cheaper than just buying a chain here in NZ.

[TLDV8]

I fitted the EK520 with 15/42 sprockets from Procycle http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/dr6...pcls-2010.html . The entire kit, including shipping was cheaper than just buying a chain here in NZ.

You realise there is a member here who has software in place to warn him of posts where people shop outside of New Zealand.
People go hungry apparently.
I bet he turns up here to chastise you for it,the brown nosers will PM him.

Procycle are great,I think I have shares in the place by now.
I went to 520 some time ago but have doubts it will last like the 525 (18000kms each set)