The DR650 thread

**NordieBoy** · 18th January 2011, 20:51

Originally Posted by XF650

Could someone please remind me which way the countershaft sprocket faces i.e. boss in or out?
Thanks

Flat out.
Boss in.

**XF650** · 18th January 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Flat out.
Boss in.

God has spoken
Thanks

**TangoCharlie** · 19th January 2011, 18:56

Anyone upgraded their pegs for wider ones that allow more long term standing.
If so what type?

**dino3310** · 19th January 2011, 20:24

Home made .

**warewolf** · 22nd January 2011, 14:01

Originally Posted by bart

7 minutes

Glad you can still walk, bart.

ISTR that anywhere that the public is allowed to drive is treated as a public road even if it is privately owned, as far as the road rules go. eg shop carparks. Meaning the usual rules and penalties apply.

Unfortunately bart, I don't think you can hit this guy up for the engine damage beyond parts & labour to replace the oil filter cover & mount. Particularly from an insurance viewpoint, there's that clause that states you must take due care of the vehicle after the accident.

**Waihou Thumper** · 22nd January 2011, 16:33

Originally Posted by warewolf

Glad you can still walk, bart.

ISTR that anywhere that the public is allowed to drive is treated as a public road even if it is privately owned, as far as the road rules go. eg shop carparks. Meaning the usual rules and penalties apply.

Unfortunately bart, I don't think you can hit this guy up for the engine damage beyond parts & labour to replace the oil filter cover & mount. Particularly from an insurance viewpoint, there's that clause that states you must take due care of the vehicle after the accident.

AND, that could be difficult as it may turn out to be a 'he said, she said' sort of scenario. There were no injuries and he did stop to make sure he was not injured?
The thing is though, look at the damage, you are lucky to not be injured and must have been royally upset for the damage to the bike....

**bart** · 22nd January 2011, 18:29

I've got more photos and info that prove I was in the right. Just a bit reluctant to give away too much in a public forum

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I'm still unsure how my insurance is going to cover things. Waiting for quotes and things to be finalised. This will be a long process.

Interesting development though. I'd just put 6 months worth of rego on. Missus rang up to put it on hold, just in case this drags out for a while. They refused and said it could only go on hold once the current 6 months runs out. They said I 'may' get a refund if the bike is written off. Fcuking thieves.

**warewolf** · 22nd January 2011, 19:30

Originally Posted by NZKTM

AND, that could be difficult as it may turn out to be a 'he sadi, she said' sort of scenario.

Yep, wasn't meaning to imply this case was a simple proescution but rather reminding people that anywhere - except for closed-course events or 'by invitation' access on to private land - we are bound by the road rules... which is the bulk of adv riding.

**carver** · 30th January 2011, 18:40

I took these today.
do you like them?

**Monstaman** · 30th January 2011, 18:51

Originally Posted by carver

I took these today.
do you like them?

Cooool shots

**hondav2** · 30th January 2011, 19:09

Its still going strong ,
Problems
Ignition Pickup
Clutch Lever Switch
O ring in carby
Rear wheel bearing .
!st Valve adjust at 60,000 miles
If it gets to 100,000 miles there will b a Party
Cheers Toddy

**NordieBoy** · 30th January 2011, 20:32

Originally Posted by carver

I took these today.
do you like them?

Good stuff

**carver** · 30th January 2011, 20:45

Originally Posted by hondav2

Its still going strong ,
Problems
Ignition Pickup
Clutch Lever Switch
O ring in carby
Rear wheel bearing .
!st Valve adjust at 60,000 miles
If it gets to 100,000 miles there will b a Party
Cheers Toddy

I bet ya I will kill mine before you do!
I bet the gearbox will disintegrate before 60k

**Monstaman** · 30th January 2011, 20:47

Originally Posted by hondav2

If it gets to 100,000 miles there will b a Party
Cheers Toddy

Will have a party anyway bro!!

Went past your place today in a bus into Milford and back, we were doing the total terrorist .... ooops I mean tourist thing today with a fundraiser prize we won/bought, Milford was pissin down so absolutely beautiful with the waterfalls all out in anger.

We live in a beautiful country and we are bloody lucky.

**carver** · 30th January 2011, 20:48

Originally Posted by Monstaman

Will have a party anyway bro!!

Went past your place today in a bus into Milford and back, we were doing the total terrorist .... ooops I mean tourist thing today with a fundraiser prize we won/bought, Milford was pissin down so absolutely beautiful with the waterfalls all out in anger.

We live in a beautiful country and we are bloody lucky.

very much agreed man....