Author Topic: Suzuki Djebel 250XC, DR250RS and DRZ250 - Official Thread (Read 26045 times)

vellies · « **Reply #40 on:** May 31, 2010, 04:43:40 pm »

Oom Watty why you not have any panniers made for you? Barton says he has a mate who does them?

And what do you think of that Djebel I'll be getting now? Hvae you ridden it with that pipe and bigger carb?

Watty · « **Reply #41 on:** May 31, 2010, 04:52:20 pm »

Quote from: vellies on May 31, 2010, 04:43:40 pm

Oom Watty why you not have any panniers made for you? Barton says he has a mate who does them?

And what do you think of that Djebel I'll be getting now? Hvae you ridden it with that pipe and bigger carb?

Got a topbox and a tank bag that is sufficient for my needs. Lekker Djebel daai

. Have not ridden it, but did see it in action (Barton and his laaitjie as pillion), no problem!. Go look at this Ride Report Diepspoor @ Vaalpadskloof revisited

Here are the two Djebels leading the pack during that week-end

vellies · « **Reply #42 on:** May 31, 2010, 05:03:02 pm »

You just made my day. I've been using one of those Tusk tankbags on my quad for about 4 years and wondered if it would serve me as well on the Djebel. It could not go on the tank of the CTX

Beagle Boy · « **Reply #43 on:** June 01, 2010, 12:59:15 pm »

Quote from: vellies on May 31, 2010, 05:03:02 pm

You just made my day. I've been using one of those Tusk tankbags on my quad for about 4 years and wondered if it would serve me as well on the Djebel. It could not go on the tank of the CTX

Vellies have you collected it yet?

Come around & rub it in when you have ...

It's one sweet bike that

vellies · « **Reply #44 on:** June 01, 2010, 02:09:57 pm »

Waiting for the dealer to do the roadworthy thing. Is he known as Pie?

Operator · « **Reply #45 on:** June 01, 2010, 02:18:04 pm »

Quote from: vellies on June 01, 2010, 02:09:57 pm

Waiting for the dealer to do the roadworthy thing. Is he known as Pie?

Barton and Pie is the same man

vellies · « **Reply #46 on:** June 01, 2010, 02:43:39 pm »

O goodness as long as he does not become "baardpie" :-)

A2J · « **Reply #47 on:** June 01, 2010, 04:34:45 pm »

hier's 'n foto van my ou Djebel...

vellies · « **Reply #48 on:** June 01, 2010, 04:47:44 pm »

Dit lyk mos baie mooier as 'n skoon fiets :-)

vellies · « **Reply #49 on:** June 01, 2010, 08:25:28 pm »

Got good news this afternoon: there is a RWC on the system so I can get my disc in the morning, sort a numba plate and Lord willing there will be joy between my legs in the afternoon

Tancred · « **Reply #50 on:** June 03, 2010, 09:00:20 pm »

Just to let you guys know, if you need aftermarket exhausts made, here in Cambodia they produce them for 40 bucks. Any style. They are very nice, and not crazy loud and the quality seems to be great. I am in the US right now, but will be back in Cambodia on the 20th and will shoot pics over to anyone interested. They can copy and make anything over here dirt cheap so if you guys need parts let me know and I will see what I can do.

I am bringing back a ton of parts from the US that I couldnt find over there...oil and air filters, etc. But body parts, they are quite good at making.

djavorsky@gmail.com

Tancred · « **Reply #51 on:** June 03, 2010, 09:04:30 pm »

Also, what tires are these? Who makes them, what are they good for? Just curious. Ive seen other people riding with them, but all I can find are knobbies.... =(

vellies · « **Reply #52 on:** June 03, 2010, 09:23:35 pm »

Tancred PM Watty it is his bike if I am not mistaken. He will have details of the tyres.

My new Djeb does not give me the option to switch off the lights. Does your battery last or what do you guys do?

Watty · « **Reply #53 on:** June 04, 2010, 09:12:01 am »

Quote from: Tancred on June 03, 2010, 09:04:30 pm

Also, what tires are these? Who makes them, what are they good for? Just curious. Ive seen other people riding with them, but all I can find are knobbies.... =(

Those tyres are Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW201/202. Desined for on-off dual purpose use. Specially-developed compound and tread pattern provides long life and high speed stability. Info link at Bridgestone

Have taken me on all types of terrain as depicted below. Only had problems in sand and mud (obviously they are not knobbies

). Very durable - in the photo above the mileage was already over 15 000 km and plenty of life remaining. I have however changed to Dunlop D606 tyres which has a more aggressive off-road pattern. Bottom line, if you are going to commute mostly on hard surfaces (tar), an excellent choice.

A2J · « **Reply #54 on:** June 05, 2010, 03:33:09 pm »

Quote from: vellies on June 03, 2010, 09:23:35 pm

Tancred PM Watty it is his bike if I am not mistaken. He will have details of the tyres.

My new Djeb does not give me the option to switch off the lights. Does your battery last or what do you guys do?

when just switching the ign. on, the lights don't come on. only ones you've started the bike. if you then switch the engine off with the KILL-switch, the ligths stay on.
understand?

cheers and enjoy

vellies · « **Reply #55 on:** June 05, 2010, 11:59:09 pm »

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when just switching the ign. on, the lights don't come on. only ones you've started the bike. if you then switch the engine off with the KILL-switch, the ligths stay on.
understand?

cheers and enjoy
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huh uh not mine. Inition on, lights on. Only one setting. Also not able to lock steering of my bike.

A2J · « **Reply #56 on:** June 06, 2010, 09:04:11 pm »

then, if you want to, just put in a little switch.
just remember to put on when you hit the road. or should i rather say, when you go riding!

vellies · « **Reply #57 on:** June 06, 2010, 09:11:25 pm »

I don't know how it works but Pie says the okes don't have problems with the lights and batteries going flat.

Watty · « **Reply #58 on:** June 06, 2010, 09:22:46 pm »

Least also not forget that this bike is blessed with a magic button and a kick start.

vellies · « **Reply #59 on:** June 06, 2010, 09:26:48 pm »

Oh yes and it starts easily when kicked :-) Mine seems quite happy to start without a choke.