DR750/800 owners and those interested

[10bikekid]

Yep Dino, awesome bike was talking to owner a couple of weeks a go in the shop while buying something your old DR and he took me outside and showed it to me (thought I was dreaming at first)

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[10bikekid]

Well it has finally happened, DR Big is back on the road, the money tree is empty but after one proper ride I'd have to say it was worth it


New main jet assemblies and floats have finally fixed the flooding problem and the old girl (24years is old in motorcycle terms) goes beaut.

It took half an hour to do the 55 ks from Murawia to South Head along the beach, somewhat encouraged by a V8 Hylux ute that travel most of the distance with me cruised at 100- 110 most of the way with the occasional burst up to 140 for good measure.

But that was just the beginning

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[10bikekid]

Phew finally finished work, thanks guys for the Christmas wishes and hope to catch up with some of you next year,
Dino would be easiest just being down the road and all and have been promising to bring his baby home for a ride

Will continue my ride story now

So I'm up the end of south head thinking its time to head into the dunes and test this baby out, drop the tire pressures down to 20psi which is enough to ride home on after (that reminds me need to pump them back up now)

So with a lump in my throat at the thought of getting a 170kg dirt bike stuck in the sand with not a soul around to help I headed for them hills, DR had plenty of power and was able to be lugged and still pull though without and issue and finally got to the base of the Monster dune where I stopped for the traditional V and peanut slab

TBC

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[10bikekid]

Pick up the DR800s tomorrow.....Metal Mulisha is my name...
I don't care if none of you are pleased for me, I am excited though....
I will be riding Sunday after playing with all of the bling in the garage Saturday night....Installing the Zumo 600 could be at the top of the list I suppose....
Clean him, take a look at the battery and the wiring.....Take some photos as well.

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[10bikekid]

Yip, thanks. I plan on getting North for Easter (Far North, Poutu, Ahipara and Spirits Bay) but for the time being, I will be happily riding the roads/tracks around South Waikato and the King Country.

Oh, the Zumo is a 660, so that's good! I just have to wire it to the bike somewhere. The battery is looking a tad crowded, hot grips, 12V socket, Givi fog lights....Have to look at wiring somewhere from an auxillary for some of this stuff. Not much draw but lots of connections, don't like that, rather would hard wire stuff if I can find a way.

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[10bikekid]

I went for a jaunt this morning around the Firth of Thames, Kaiaua etc...
Great day and the bike performed flawlessly. I forgot just how comfortable the Big is I never went over 110kph, I am just trying fuel consumption first to see range on a tank. I will look at running it dry maybe Wednesday, put a bladder in the back of the Givi and just empty her out normal riding....I am guessing 400kph + I hope....?

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[10bikekid]

We live in a beautiful country!
987 km today.....I was away early, did the usual, including Pureora, National Park and other routes. Found a new road on the way to Kimbolton, that was a nice change. Disappointed in the closed paper roads though around Raetahi. I got the obligatory snap in front of Mum and Dads place.....Stunning day! The DR performs well on fuel economy, that's for sure. Sat on 100-110 kph to see how well she went.

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[10bikekid]

Love it, ridden it once or twice when I can find time. That 1000km blast down south made me like it
Reg on hold now for the winter....unless some pingers come my way, I will not be riding much. Legally riding that is ....

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[10bikekid]

Agreed

800riders original bike

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[10bikekid]

$4000 will own it, buy it now anyone?
Seriously!
You get it all! Fog lights, heated grips, Givi top box, DR800s, 46k odd on the dial, no issues...
Reg on hold, warrant will be required....is all.
New Motobatt battery. And a few tyres sitting in the garage, new and some just a couple of hundred Kms on them...

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[10bikekid]

Just read the thread from the beginning and bumped the some historic moments with the bikes, am wondering If I'm the only practicing DRBig rider left in NZ ?

This is the Original Orange BIg that Dino first posted about on page 1

Its had 3 owners sinse then in 2008 but this is the last owner it wont be leaving my shed till kingdom come now

Took her out for a burn the other day All the way from Murawai to Rimmers within half an hour of High tide second gear between 20-40kph for 12kms or so but she made it without missing a beat and not even to hot, got a look for Chris and his trainees upon turning up at the Bike Park (he seen it several times in our travels and shows some appreciation for the old girl)

[Waihou Thumper]

am wondering If I'm the only practicing DRBig rider left in NZ ?

No....you aren't...

[10bikekid]

No....you aren't...

Cool your still riding yours then ?, if you look back on this page you can see when you bought it and one of you ride reports, I know I should buy it off you but sheez I'm trying to cut back (what about a part trade on a KTM950 ? ) (thought I best block out the number plate least angry Oscar comes round and slashes my tires )
PS, Mark are you planning any rides this summer as could join you for a run

[Oscar]

I dunno about "Angry Oscar", but ordinary Oscar thinks you're a boring twat and wouldn't waste his time with your tyres.

Note the correct use of "you're" and "your" in that sentence, Einstein.

[10bikekid]

I dunno about "Angry Oscar", but ordinary Oscar thinks you're a boring twat and wouldn't waste his time with your tyres.

Note the correct use of "you're" and "your" in that sentence, Einstein.

We need a peace pipe perhaps ? (though I don't think you really find me boring or you wouldn't bother replying)

DR picture to keep us on subject, she still got it in the sand, magic (PS, no stand used in the hastily taken picture )
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