Show us ya DR650!

**dino3310** · 20th March 2009, 21:31

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

No hard feelings my freind,,
i had a crap vibration all weekend, couldnt go over 110kms
so hopefully the new tank mount will help the prob.
i just fill it up and its nearly emty at end of day,
i guess i did around 50L fuel to close to 800kms.
not sure if thats good or bad......

16klms a litre i would think that would be average for the 650 but if youv'e done the jets and associated mods that sounds about right.

**junkmanjoe** · 20th March 2009, 21:35

no mods, just stock.
will see how we go tomorrow, should clock up around
450kms for the day.
will record the liters put in, and set trip counter from gas station.

**Paladin** · 21st March 2009, 16:50

Originally Posted by Paladin

The Black Beast has arrived and the little KLX has gone!

I guess it will get a workout in the Wairarapa tomorrow - hmm Trailwings on both wheels, wonder how they're gonna go; could be interesting?

And no sump guard!

Still the Cycleworks pipe sounds nice!

SUMP GUARD WOULD HAVE BEEN HANDY TODAY!!!!!!!

I'm sure pics will be arriving this evening on the thread for todays ride round Ngawi!

**NordieBoy** · 21st March 2009, 16:54

Originally Posted by dino3310

16klms a litre i would think that would be average for the 650 but if youv'e done the jets and associated mods that sounds about right.

I get 18-20km/L with carb/airbox/exhaust mods.

**dino3310** · 21st March 2009, 20:59

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I get 18-20km/L with carb/airbox/exhaust mods.

bugger i almost convinced joe my 750 was as economical as the 650.

**junkmanjoe** · 21st March 2009, 21:12

well today, it hardly used stuff all gas, did just over 300kms
i put 27 liters in this morn, and still have well over half a tank.

new tank bracked worked a treat.had a comfy ride all day.

**dino3310** · 21st March 2009, 21:20

sweeeet.
that monsta tank would carry you a long way, how far would you get on a full tank

**junkmanjoe** · 21st March 2009, 21:28

dont know, i got no roads long enough in my aera.
they all fall in to the sea.....

will find out next month on the KCR.
but i will be putting the 15 tooth on front to travel up north. so that will make a difference.
and change it back up there.

**Aslan** · 21st March 2009, 23:39

Hi - anyone else experiencing their engine sprocket wearing a lot quicker than the rear?

My set up is 14/43 (fitted 14 engine sprocket around 2.5k) at 9k despite Scott Olier and chain maintaining its adjustment - engine sprocket is hooked (read needing replacement along with rear sprocket and chain)

thanks in advance - cheers Aslan

**Phreaky Phil** · 22nd March 2009, 07:43

Thats normal. Theres only 1/3 of the teeth taking the same load so you would expect to replace 3 front sprockets to 1 rear. Dont let the front get too worn or it will wear the chain prematurely

**Aslan** · 22nd March 2009, 08:39

thanks Phil - will change back to original 15 T and see how I go - cheers and regards to you and Dawn - S

**NordieBoy** · 22nd March 2009, 09:00

Originally Posted by Aslan

Hi - anyone else experiencing their engine sprocket wearing a lot quicker than the rear?

My set up is 14/43 (fitted 14 engine sprocket around 2.5k) at 9k despite Scott Olier and chain maintaining its adjustment - engine sprocket is hooked (read needing replacement along with rear sprocket and chain)

thanks in advance - cheers Aslan

What brand 14t?
MY PBR died in 8000km and the JT lasted over 3 times as long.

Originally Posted by Phreaky Phil

Thats normal. Theres only 1/3 of the teeth taking the same load so you would expect to replace 3 front sprockets to 1 rear. Dont let the front get too worn or it will wear the chain prematurely

Different material and hardening on the front sprockets too.

I swap between a 14 and 15 on the front and it's extended the chain life a bit.

**Paladin** · 22nd March 2009, 09:03

Originally Posted by Aslan

thanks Phil - will change back to original 15 T and see how I go - cheers and regards to you and Dawn - S

I was surprised y'day at just how tall 1st gear is with the 15T after what I have been used to and no engine braking to speak of too! I'm seriously considering going down to a 14T after yesterdays outing!

When you went 15T stock down to the 14T, how much do you think your top end speed changed? Any noticeable difference for you when cruising at motorway speeds 100-110kph?

**marks** · 22nd March 2009, 09:09

Originally Posted by Paladin

I was surprised y'day at just how tall 1st gear is with the 15T after what I have been used to and no engine braking to speak of too! I'm seriously considering going down to a 14T after yesterdays outing!

When you went 15T stock down to the 14T, how much do you think your top end speed changed? Any noticeable difference for you when cruising at motorway speeds 100-110kph?

re the engine braking - your bike seemed slow to return to idle which makes downhill engine braking worse. Is there some 'emissions' slow return to idle on a dr650 or am I just used to the whiplash fast response of a klr??

also yesterday was my first ride going from a stock 15T to a 16T. What a great difference on road 4000=100kph 5000=120kph and it didnt seem any worse off road (rekluse clutch hides this by slipping)

**Paladin** · 22nd March 2009, 09:11

Originally Posted by marks

re the engine braking - your bike seemed slow to return to idle which makes downhill engine braking worse. Is there some 'emissions' slow return to idle on a dr650 or am I just used to the whiplash fast response of a klr??

Don't know mate but the KLX was same as KLR, wicked return to idle and excellent engine braking; maybe difference Kwaka vs Suzi?????