DR 650 wiki

**Aslan** · 14th October 2008, 21:19

hi - as I prepare to pick up a, new to me, DR650 this weekend I came across this link - A wiki resource for DR650 enthusiasts - of which there are a number on this site.

Hope others find it useful - cheers Aslan

http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

**merv** · 14th October 2008, 21:44

So you've bought the yellow one?

**Aslan** · 14th October 2008, 21:51

Hi Merv - no a 2007 same blue as yours - fly to AK Sat AM and plan to ride back via Raglan to Awakino - taking in gravel roads

**Tony W** · 14th October 2008, 22:10

Keep an eye out for wandering bus shelters.
Congrats ! We'll see you on the HBAR for a test-ride then ?

**merv** · 14th October 2008, 22:10

Great, see you with it soon.

**Aslan** · 14th October 2008, 22:17

Originally Posted by Tony W

Keep an eye out for wandering bus shelters.
Congrats ! We'll see you on the HBAR for a test-ride then ?

hi Tony - you know the story what goes on tour stays on tour (the bus shelter incident that is)

And yep I'm certainly looking at your ride with interest - have floated the idea (of a leave pass) with 'her indoors'

cheers Aslan

**Mystic13** · 14th October 2008, 23:04

Hi Aslan

After riding the 42nd the week after you lot I've decided to upgrade my 250 to a DRZ400. Hopefully we'll catch up with you on a ride somewhere. I'm also intending to go back and spend some more time in that area.

Cheers - Des

**Aslan** · 15th October 2008, 05:51

Originally Posted by Mystic13

Hi Aslan

After riding the 42nd the week after you lot I've decided to upgrade my 250 to a DRZ400. Hopefully we'll catch up with you on a ride somewhere. I'm also intending to go back and spend some more time in that area.

Cheers - Des

Hi Des - yes the DRZ's are great fun machines - MotoXNUT and TonyW had huge grins on their faces on the TTTTT.

Cheers Stephen O aka Aslan
Back on topic - resource including downloadable shop manual here:

http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

**Aslan** · 15th October 2008, 05:55

found this - apologies in advance if it's already been posted - link includes access to a downloadable manual - cheers Aslan

http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

**young1** · 15th October 2008, 07:14

Originally Posted by Aslan

Hi Merv - no a 2007 same blue as yours - fly to AK Sat AM and plan to ride back via Raglan to Awakino - taking in gravel roads

If you want to overnight in New Plymouth Steve you are welcome to stay at my place.

**Crisis management** · 15th October 2008, 07:22

Likewise, if you need a pick up from the airport in auckland & lift to the new bike let me know. I can't offer to ride back down to Raglan with you, a little too busy at work at the moment. Bugger!

Iain

**marks** · 15th October 2008, 07:54

Congratulations

Let me know when you want to test it out on the Mugatooks to Karapoti run

I presume you sold the DR350?

**cooneyr** · 15th October 2008, 08:10

Definatly check out the problems page. The neutral sender unit screws loosen and the upper chain roller has gone bye bye on almost all DR650 I've seen. You new bike being a 07 should have none of the other issues.

Cheers R

**Aslan** · 15th October 2008, 11:49

thanks Bass, Crisis & Young1 for offers of help / accom. Fantastic. Vendor is meeting me at AKL airport.

Young1 aka Mike - staying with you (which gets me closer to Wellywood for a Sun AM off) is attractive - I'll reach you directly.

Ryan - thanks for the advice around the known issues.

MarkS - keen to ride the Akatarawa's with you - prolly need to fit more agressive tyres eg D606's - however it will be my daily commuter as well.

Yes the DR350 went about a month ago - great bike - a little small physically for me and luggage on longer trips.

Cheers all - Aslan aka Stephen O