dr 650

**homer** · 12th July 2008, 07:15

So i now have 2 bikes ,
Just got delivered a dr 650 k6 on monday night .

I just wish people wouldnt change bits on bikes if there not going to finish the job !
All is good with the bike , Had an after market exhaust fitted , which i thought was a good thing .
also the bike came with the original. Just as well , due to the fact that the carb hasnt been rejetted for the after market exhaust .
Just of interest ,and yes i know some bikes run fine on a aftermarket exhaust , no re jetting reqd. Is this normal for most people to do .
Just throw it on and hope for the best.
Anyways im so glad they sold it.

But if your seriously going to change critical parts on a bike , shouldnt the job be "FINISHED".
After all you may have just spent $400 on the exhaust, whats say another $250 ish to get it right .

Any ways here the pic.

**NordieBoy** · 12th July 2008, 09:07

Originally Posted by homer

But if your seriously going to change critical parts on a bike , shouldnt the job be "FINISHED".
After all you may have just spent $400 on the exhaust, whats say another $250 ish to get it right .

Nice bike.

An hour on the net and you'll have foubd someone with the same pipe and got their jetting.

$100 odd and an hours work and you've installed a DynoJet kit.

**buggsubique** · 12th July 2008, 09:24

nice lookin machine! is that a staintune? i confirmed my jetting when i put my full system on...turns out it was already set up for it, ie was wrong for the original...

**Crisis management** · 12th July 2008, 09:54

Congratulations, the KB fleet of DR's is growing by the minute!
Just be aware with rejetting that you will probably take a huge hit on fuel economy which then restricts the range which is a pain in the arse....my suggestion would be to leave the airbox alone and jet it just enough to run with that exhaust and standard airbox. The temptation is always to hack out the airbox giving more airflow / performance but with a significant drop in fuel economy - 20 km / l down to 16 km/l. The resultant reduction in range (@180km) means you start planning your trips by gas station locations, to be avoided!

Have fun, if your anywhere near us lot, drop in & say hello.

**homer** · 12th July 2008, 11:22

Originally Posted by buggsubique

nice lookin machine! is that a staintune? i confirmed my jetting when i put my full system on...turns out it was already set up for it, ie was wrong for the original...

very good , wish the one on this was so to ,
its all original now , but good

**homer** · 12th July 2008, 11:23

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Congratulations, the KB fleet of DR's is growing by the minute!
Just be aware with rejetting that you will probably take a huge hit on fuel economy which then restricts the range which is a pain in the arse....my suggestion would be to leave the airbox alone and jet it just enough to run with that exhaust and standard airbox. The temptation is always to hack out the airbox giving more airflow / performance but with a significant drop in fuel economy - 20 km / l down to 16 km/l. The resultant reduction in range (@180km) means you start planning your trips by gas station locations, to be avoided!

Have fun, if your anywhere near us lot, drop in & say hello.

OK thanks , thats noted

**Qkkid** · 12th July 2008, 11:32

Congrats on the new bike matey ,welcome to the DR650 club they are great bikes my wife and i have 1 each.

**dino3310** · 12th July 2008, 11:53

very nice homer i'm green with envy,
i gotta agree with crisis management.
I dont see the point in leaving a job half done after spending that $$$ on a new exhaust, but since the most exspensive part's done, less $$$$ for you if you decide to hot her up.

**NordieBoy** · 12th July 2008, 15:44

Originally Posted by Crisis management

The temptation is always to hack out the airbox giving more airflow / performance but with a significant drop in fuel economy - 20 km / l down to 16 km/l.

Hmmm...
I'm averaging 18.5km/L for day-to-day use and 20-22km/L for longer trips.

**Crisis management** · 12th July 2008, 17:37

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Hmmm...
I'm averaging 18.5km/L for day-to-day use and 20-22km/L for longer trips.

You must have thinner air down there.... no matter how politely I ride I always end up with 15 - 16 km/litre, even Auckland to Wellington it was the same and the jetting isn't that far out!
You've obviously got a better ear for tuning than me....swine!

**NordieBoy** · 12th July 2008, 18:23

Originally Posted by Crisis management

You've obviously got a better ear for tuning than me....swine!

< nelson muntz >Ha Ha!< /nelson muntz >

**homer** · 12th July 2008, 19:36

thanks to all of you .
i like it , great to get on a thumper again after so long .
today i think its got about 140 km top end , maybe its the gearing of the sprockets .
tyres are pirelli scorpions and there shit on shingle so sooner new tyres the better .

**GaZBur** · 12th July 2008, 19:46

Originally Posted by homer

...i think its got about 140 km top end , maybe its the gearing of the sprockets .

She will be good for over 160. I have a K5 with opened airbox and Dynojet jet and needle and am hitting 163 (173 indicated) after a 1 k run up and she is still picking up. Check out the two threads on here for good mods to do. There is a DR650 thread but most of the best info is on NordieBoys thread - compulsory reading through for any DR owner.
Welcome - seems like we are all pretty satisfied with the old DR650.

**homer** · 12th July 2008, 19:51

Originally Posted by GaZBur

She will be good for over 160. I have a K5 with opened airbox and Dynojet jet and needle and am hitting 163 (173 indicated) after a 1 k run up and she is still picking up. Check out the two threads on here for good mods to do. There is a DR650 thread but most of the best info is on NordieBoys thread - compulsory reading through for any DR owner.
Welcome - seems like we are all pretty satisfied with the old DR650.

very good ty
will have a read up on that .
the entire bike is quite standard now , put the rear shock back up and front back to top .
some shorty had it before me .