Author Topic: The DR650 thread (Read 128610 times)

DJ · « **Reply #3860 on:** November 03, 2016, 03:55:27 pm »

Quote from: Kaasdief on November 03, 2016, 03:41:39 pm

What year model is the bike?

2008, blue model.

chopperpilot · « **Reply #3861 on:** November 03, 2016, 07:32:38 pm »

PM sent Dale.

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Crab · « **Reply #3862 on:** November 03, 2016, 10:29:33 pm »

Has anyone used the Mitas E 07 130/80 - 17 on their DR? Does it fit Ok? Or is it too wide for the rim?

Woestynhond · « **Reply #3863 on:** November 04, 2016, 01:16:00 am »

It will most probably distort the profile of the tyre slightly but should have enough space between chain and swingarm..... do the google thing i think on adv riders they have a discussion on the wear of the eo7 on a dr....

LeonDude · « **Reply #3864 on:** November 04, 2016, 09:48:47 am »

Quote from: DJ on November 03, 2016, 07:47:55 am

Hi guys,
Long time since I've been on the forum, my accident damaged DR will be up for sale soon, front end damaged, but speedo, motor, etc all good, bike has 50k km on the clocks. Will keep you updated.
Cheers,
Dale

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HI DJ
I hope you made a full recovery and that you plan on riding again.
I'll be watching this space for that bike, CG and I have never had such bad seller's remorse as we did over letting that one go.
Leon

P.K. · « **Reply #3865 on:** November 04, 2016, 10:14:28 am »

Quote from: LRFan on November 03, 2016, 02:24:12 pm

What do you want for the carburator, seat and tank?

DIBS ON THE SEAT IF ITS NOT TAKEN FOR ANY REASON.
PETE.

lecap · « **Reply #3866 on:** November 04, 2016, 11:23:18 am »

Quote from: Crab on November 03, 2016, 10:29:33 pm

Has anyone used the Mitas E 07 130/80 - 17 on their DR? Does it fit Ok? Or is it too wide for the rim?

I used Kings KT966 in 5.10x17, Bridgestone TW41 in 130/80x17 and Mitas E07 in 130/80x17. No issues.

Boskind27 · « **Reply #3867 on:** November 15, 2016, 09:33:13 pm »

Hi there

Does anyone have or know where I can get a spring for my sidestand? the people transporting my bike lost mine :-/

LeonDude · « **Reply #3868 on:** January 12, 2017, 06:23:46 pm »

It just took me an hour to figure out how to remove the rear brake caliper from the DR.
Now that I know how to do that, it would seem that I cannot remove the rear caliper from the bike to make putting the wheel back on easier, like we do with KLR's.
Also, I figure that the caliper cannot actually be removed without removing the rear wheel.
Am I right in all of that?

sidetrack · « **Reply #3869 on:** January 16, 2017, 02:37:24 pm »

Quote from: LeonDude on January 12, 2017, 06:23:46 pm

It just took me an hour to figure out how to remove the rear brake caliper from the DR.
Now that I know how to do that, it would seem that I cannot remove the rear caliper from the bike to make putting the wheel back on easier, like we do with KLR's.
Also, I figure that the caliper cannot actually be removed without removing the rear wheel.
Am I right in all of that?

Most bikes uses a slot on the inside of the swing arm where the caliper slides onto, I take it the KLR uses a bolt on caliper ? If there is a slot on the DR, the caliper stays in place and you have to wiggle the rear wheel with spacers and all to fit into place. It helps to pry open the brake pads to make it a bit easier. Make sure you have the right spacer on each side as they are sometimes different sizes.

Advrider · « **Reply #3870 on:** January 30, 2017, 05:05:17 pm »

Can someone pls help me with a standard pipe on a DR650 1993

Thanks

Woestynhond · « **Reply #3871 on:** February 14, 2017, 04:09:15 pm »

Advrider
Het jou ge pm...

LRFan · « **Reply #3872 on:** February 20, 2017, 11:55:09 am »

Are their any special tools required to change the front fork seals on the DR's?

IanTheTooth · « **Reply #3873 on:** February 20, 2017, 12:12:35 pm »

yes, look back a couple of pages.

Crab · « **Reply #3874 on:** February 20, 2017, 07:07:16 pm »

Does anyone local supply the countershaft (sprocket shaft) seal retainer?
Or does anyone have a drawing for me to make one myself?
Had the kak experience of the seal popping out and dumping all the engine oil into the bash plate, which liberally coated my rear wheel, which was fortunate or I would have destroyed the motor if I hadn't felt the back wheel sliding around.

ZA · « **Reply #3875 on:** February 20, 2017, 08:41:34 pm »

I know suzuki South in CPT had a few in Stock a while back. Dealers should have..

chopperpilot · « **Reply #3876 on:** February 21, 2017, 10:46:34 am »

Quote from: Crab on February 20, 2017, 07:07:16 pm

Does anyone local supply the countershaft (sprocket shaft) seal retainer?
Or does anyone have a drawing for me to make one myself?
Had the kak experience of the seal popping out and dumping all the engine oil into the bash plate, which liberally coated my rear wheel, which was fortunate or I would have destroyed the motor if I hadn't felt the back wheel sliding around.

I ordered one from my local dealer. Was here in 2 days. About R 160-00.

Its on the parts fiche from either 2013 or 2014 and up.

Crab · « **Reply #3877 on:** February 21, 2017, 10:45:29 pm »

Cool thanks, will go to the agents on Friday.

Matie spero · « **Reply #3878 on:** July 12, 2017, 09:11:34 am »

Hoe lyk dit nou!

Die thread is maar stil!

cam chain, is there a way to measure to determine if still in spec?

Heard a slight tapping/slapping sound and thought it was my cam chain, but after inspection the guides, sprockets and chain seems to be in perfect condition.

blauth · « **Reply #3879 on:** July 12, 2017, 09:13:12 am »

Quote from: Matie spero on July 12, 2017, 09:11:34 am

Hoe lyk dit nou!

Die thread is maar stil!

cam chain, is there a way to measure to determine if still in spec?

Heard a slight tapping/slapping sound and thought it was my cam chain, but after inspection the guides, sprockets and chain seems to be in perfect condition.

Are your valve clearances in spec.....when engine is cold?