Author Topic: The DR650 thread (Read 130054 times)

Kykdaar · « **Reply #100 on:** May 05, 2009, 07:38:09 am »

Quote from: Bliknêrs on May 04, 2009, 11:03:12 pm

And the generic ones (assuming Barkbusters are a trademark), wouldn't they work?
My OEM hand protectors are useless and looks like sh1t.

If I remember correctly, there was a generic bakbuster available, but I could not decipher the accompanying data table to determine if it would fit.

Will take another look on the bikegear website.

lecap · « **Reply #101 on:** May 05, 2009, 08:10:17 am »

I have Polisport Sharp plastic only wrap arounds. One size fits all. You can get a bucketload of others also with aluminium bar that might snap your wrist in a fall but protects the levers well.

Here in the Cape Topbox & Craig's are the places to check. The OEM DR650SE hand guards are useless. Took them off the brand new bike.

jenks · « **Reply #102 on:** May 27, 2009, 04:08:06 pm »

I'd like to wire up my HTC loaded with garmin using a lighter socket. Any advice from the dr guys?? I know there's a spare lead under the seat (if I remember correctly

)

I'm so-so with electrics.

Thanks okes!

lecap · « **Reply #103 on:** May 28, 2009, 09:52:48 am »

Most DR's (depends on year model) have a spare connector for the park light behind the lamp mask. If you have a park light discard it and use the connector for your plug.
Depending on the model (again

) & type of ignition switch you can even switch off and lock the bike but still leave the socket powered if you need that.

Besides that, for the electrically challenged, get a male - female H4 connector kit for additional hgeadlights from Midas et al. and tap your plug onto the headlight circuit. Will be on with ignition.

jenks · « **Reply #104 on:** May 28, 2009, 10:11:45 am »

Quote from: lecap on May 28, 2009, 09:52:48 am

Most DR's (depends on year model) have a spare connector for the park light behind the lamp mask.

Thanks lc! Mine is an 08 (650se). Sounds pretty simple.

BTW - no need for a fuse??

lecap · « **Reply #105 on:** May 28, 2009, 11:27:14 am »

It is fused via the bikes light fuse. Fine for small stuff like GPS, cell charger etc.

If you want to run a searchlight or a compressor you should connect new and thick wiring to the positive terminal on the solenoid and to the end of the negative battery cable where it attaches to the engine.

jenks · « **Reply #106 on:** May 28, 2009, 11:29:49 am »

Quote from: lecap on May 28, 2009, 11:27:14 am

It is fused via the bikes light fuse.

Thanks

Hagar · « **Reply #107 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:32:04 pm »

If my IMS tank was not already in the post I might have considered mounting this KTM tank and seat on the DR. (available here http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=32671.0) I saw the attached photo on the german dr650 forum. Who wants to give this a try? Would look good.

MildDog · « **Reply #108 on:** July 30, 2009, 12:54:27 am »

Quote from: Hagar on May 30, 2009, 10:32:04 pm

If my IMS tank was not already in the post I might have considered mounting this KTM tank and seat on the DR. (available here http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=32671.0) I saw the attached photo on the german dr650 forum. Who wants to give this a try? Would look good.

You have the info on how that works?

lecap · « **Reply #109 on:** July 30, 2009, 07:33:22 am »

Anyone got a spare DR650SE carb? It must be off the SE (1996ff). Although the older RS / RSE use the same Mikumi 40 CV housing it's machined totally different. Also looking for a km/h speedo.

MildDog · « **Reply #110 on:** August 20, 2009, 07:09:29 pm »

Does anyone have a CAD drawing of the back of the DR? (well, really I just need the bit with the grab-rails and the back of the seat)... I'm trying to draw luggage racks and that would help ALOT

jenks · « **Reply #111 on:** November 12, 2009, 01:13:15 pm »

I've bought another dr (an 07, US import) after flogging my black one in July. More money than sense, I know, but this bike has just 100km on the clock

. Paid 43K for it. Not bad. Now time to farkle a rack and skidplate. Eish I was a twatwaffle selling my first bike. But anyways back in the game again!!!

Nice can. Sweet Baritone note!!

This weekend is skidplate and rack time

IceCreamMan · « **Reply #112 on:** November 12, 2009, 01:24:37 pm »

nice , american import with 100 km's on the clock

pack bike , come to bash , leaving 5:30 tomorrow morning from grasemere 1 stop , be there

jenks · « **Reply #113 on:** November 12, 2009, 01:32:07 pm »

Quote from: IceCreamMan on November 12, 2009, 01:24:37 pm

nice , american import with 100 km's on the clock

pack bike , come to bash , leaving 5:30 tomorrow morning from grasemere 1 stop , be there

Yup - just 100Ks! I know it sounds unbelievable - but I checked for typical signs of wear (on the grips, gear change rubbers, tyres, exhaust paint, etc) and this bike looks virtually new. That's a genuine 100kms

So I'm chuffed!

Hey I'd love to join you okes, but this weekend is farkle time. Next time ICM. Hey how's the yammy?? I considered that - but the bike's a little big for me.

Kykdaar · « **Reply #114 on:** November 12, 2009, 02:31:55 pm »

Bike looks in fantastic condition Jenks.

Well done and welcome back to the SSS

jenks · « **Reply #115 on:** November 12, 2009, 02:47:33 pm »

Quote from: Kykdaar on November 12, 2009, 02:31:55 pm

Bike looks in fantastic condition Jenks.

Well done and welcome back to the SSS

Thanks boet. We must still do some riding together, hey? I remember you said there's some nice track near your possie.

Kykdaar · « **Reply #116 on:** November 12, 2009, 02:52:20 pm »

Always keen to ride

Feel like a long ride to Dullstroom soon.

jenks · « **Reply #117 on:** November 16, 2009, 02:04:14 pm »

Howzit okes

I'm busy checking over the new dr. Cleaned and oiled the airfilter, ground the header weld, replaced oil and filter so far. I found one of the spark plugs was loose (finger tight!!).

The speedo knurl nut was also loose - so maybe that 100kms is more like 600?? Who knows. The bike looks brand new, though.

Any other essential checks I should do? I know lecap mentioned the stearing bearings being too tight. What about grease pointsl, etc, etc??

BTW - I found the workshop manual online for download at around R53-00. Just google "workshop manual" and you'll pick up the site link. Worth paying and knowing you get the entire, complete manual!

Cheers!

Ganjora · « **Reply #118 on:** November 16, 2009, 02:06:35 pm »

i have the manual.
if you want it, i'll swap for a beer

jenks · « **Reply #119 on:** November 16, 2009, 02:20:17 pm »

Quote from: Ganjora on November 16, 2009, 02:06:35 pm

i have the manual.
if you want it, i'll swap for a beer

... hey I'll buy you okes a beer sometime anyways. I've already bought the manual pdf download.

Now I need to rewrite my learners and do my drivers. I let the learners lapse in July because I couldn't get a booking through that comically named Gauteng SERVICE Centre. Any recommendations on driving schools?? I'd like to also do some proper offroad training.