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Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 06:49 AM
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I have 42,000 miles on my 06 dr650 with about 38k...

I have 42,000 miles on my 06 dr650 with about 38k of those miles after slide was drilled. I haven't opened up the carb since since bike runs great! Still wheelies easily top speed over 100 mph and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 07:51 AM
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Posted By Escaped
Most likely just a CCT gasket leak, very common.

Most likely just a CCT gasket leak, very common.
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 08:50 AM
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Posted By Escaped
Forget charging battery, save yourself a lot of...

Forget charging battery, save yourself a lot of trouble, just buy a new one.

[QUOTE=considermichael;21374619]Hey guys,

Instead of making a new thread I thought I would try it here first. I...
Forum: Americas 04-22-2013, 05:40 PM
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Posted By Escaped
Subscribed:clap

Subscribed:clap
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 02:00 PM
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Posted By Escaped
Cherry red - normal

Cherry red - normal
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 01:59 PM
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Posted By Escaped
As mention ealier - Gas Cap Vent or In line...

As mention ealier - Gas Cap Vent or

In line fuel filter, small one in fuel line at petcock, or

Bad vacuum to petcock.

Good luck
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 07:57 PM
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Posted By Escaped
:thumbup: Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317...

:thumbup:

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Forum: Thumpers 04-14-2013, 07:51 AM
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Posted By Escaped
I replaced the stock battery at maybe 25,000...

I replaced the stock battery at maybe 25,000 miles with a wal-mart off the self unit. Now at 41,000+ with no problems. I probably didn't need to change the original just yet but the cranking speed...
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 12:51 PM
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Posted By Escaped
Check fuel filters first. :evil Small one in the...

Check fuel filters first. :evil Small one in the fuel line and external if added.
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 12:50 PM
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Check fuel filters first. Small one in the fuel...

Check fuel filters first. Small one in the fuel line and external if added.
Forum: Thumpers 03-29-2013, 07:12 PM
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Posted By Escaped
That's a great Photo:clap

That's a great Photo:clap
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 03:52 PM
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I'm nearly 53 with 2 kids (well one is 22) and...

I'm nearly 53 with 2 kids (well one is 22) and ride a big yellow dirt bike to work every day! :lol3
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 05:47 PM
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Posted By Escaped
:lol3, Let me tell you about my bad experience...

:lol3, Let me tell you about my bad experience with a small store and ordering tires. When my stock tires wore out on my DR I went into this independent store here in Sacramento and ordered a set of...
Forum: Ride reports 03-17-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,328
Posted By Escaped
Great ride report:clap I am enjoying your...

Great ride report:clap

I am enjoying your report very much!

Keep it coming :D

Ray in Sacramento California.
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2013, 09:21 PM
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I live in Sacramento California and in the Summer...

I live in Sacramento California and in the Summer it is regularly over 100 degrees F. I have ridden when it was as hot as 105 with no problems. The tires were to hot to touch - the tip of the muffler...
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2013, 01:12 PM
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Posted By Escaped
Carb Talk

It's 72 degrees and Sunny here is Sacramento right now. I should be riding not stuck here at work, eating lunch and reading about jetting and pre-detonation :lol3

I have 41,000 + plus miles on my...
Forum: Thumpers 03-11-2013, 08:31 PM
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Congratulation on 2003 DR:clap Don't worry...

Congratulation on 2003 DR:clap

Don't worry about the popping on deceleration - normal and will not hurt anything.
Forum: Face plant 03-11-2013, 11:12 AM
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Posted By Escaped
Prayers sent! Keep your spirits Up :)

Prayers sent! Keep your spirits Up :)
Forum: Face plant 03-10-2013, 11:59 AM
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Interesting, the bike appear to land tires down...

Interesting, the bike appear to land tires down first (front first), tilted to the left. This allowed the suspension to absorb a lot of the initial momentum and let you off before the bike continued...
Forum: Equipment 03-10-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,336
Posted By Escaped
I use this Bivy: ...

I use this Bivy:

http://www.amazon.com/Military-Surplus-Bivy-Sleeping-Cover/dp/B00276IGM4/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1362933623&sr=1-1

With an old cheap synthetic sleeping bag I...
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2013, 08:42 PM
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Views: 559
Posted By Escaped
:nod:nod

:nod:nod
Forum: Thumpers 03-07-2013, 08:35 AM
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Posted By Escaped
I don't think any damage was done running the...

I don't think any damage was done running the motor briefly with out oil. The bearings still had oil on them and the motor did not heat up and no load was on it. I would not worry.

Long long time...
Forum: Thumpers 03-06-2013, 06:00 PM
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Posted By Escaped
If your bike is running fine, I would not worry...

If your bike is running fine, I would not worry about it. If fact I would only bother checking the compression if I was having an issue.

My bike has 40,000 + miles, and by the seat of my pants, I...
Forum: Thumpers 03-04-2013, 05:57 PM
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Wow hard to believe the DR650 was ridden out!

Wow hard to believe the DR650 was ridden out!
Forum: Thumpers 02-21-2013, 12:43 PM
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As a side note, I once dumped the bike on the...

As a side note, I once dumped the bike on the right side hard and after I picked it and myself up, the bike would not shift or come out of gear. To fix it, I just took the clutch apart (just the...
Forum: Thumpers 02-21-2013, 12:34 PM
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Posted By Escaped
So did you actually take the clutch plates out...

So did you actually take the clutch plates out already? No need to remove the big nut to determine if the clutch is toast.

Did you previously do the NSU screw fix? Are both NSU screws still...
Forum: Thumpers 02-10-2013, 01:09 PM
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Posted By Escaped
Congratulations! No answer to your question...

Congratulations!

No answer to your question - I still have both keys, but I would probably just order from Suzuki, unless the price is outrageous.

I have a 2006, owned from new 40,000 + miles...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-10-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,778
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I have ridden in the rain a lot. Increased danger...

I have ridden in the rain a lot. Increased danger in my opinion comes from the cages. Outside of being extra causes of other vehicles, yon need to be extra careful of momentum changes - starting,...
Forum: Thumpers 02-10-2013, 10:41 AM
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Posted By Escaped
I also get excellent mileage out of Tourances. ...

I also get excellent mileage out of Tourances.


QUOTE=kbuckey;20692600]Amusing. I guess I'm just a wuss 'cause my mileage has been
Tourance: 10519 miles
Tourance: 8997
Tourance: 9773
...
Forum: Thumpers 01-26-2013, 04:57 AM
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Posted By Escaped
I kinda like the decel popping :) +1 tune...

I kinda like the decel popping :)

+1 tune for performance - decel popping won't hurt anything

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Forum: Thumpers 01-17-2013, 08:19 AM
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Posted By Escaped
Brisk Commute

I had a nice brisk commute n the Sacramento CA Area this morning on my 2006 DR650!

27 degrees fahrenheit @ 80 miles per hour actual = wind chill effective temp of 4 degrees F - burrrr!

No...
Forum: Thumpers 12-10-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 76,999
Views: 13,973,564
Posted By Escaped
Sounds like you have air in the system. You need...

Sounds like you have air in the system. You need to pump fluid from the reservoir through the brake line out the caliper until it runs clear. Pump until tight, loosen bleed valve, squirt, hold...
Forum: Thumpers 12-01-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 76,999
Views: 13,973,564
Posted By Escaped
I never tried an after market set. I have over...

I never tried an after market set. I have over 40,000 miles on the stock seat and have been satisfied. Maybe I am just a hard ass. :D

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Forum: Vendors 11-21-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 140,410
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NHBill, The Galaxy Note II is great no...

NHBill,

The Galaxy Note II is great no problems. The screen size and S-Pen actually allows me to get some work done while on the go.
With its processing power it is truly a "smart phone".

Here...
Forum: Thumpers 11-20-2012, 08:22 AM
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Views: 13,973,564
Posted By Escaped
Hi Jay, You have considered the side-stand...

Hi Jay,

You have considered the side-stand "Safety" switch and related diode? You cant just override the switch but must remove the diode relay. There is discussion somewhere on this site...
Forum: Thumpers 11-16-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 76,999
Views: 13,973,564
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Kinda reminds me of the guy who started the tread...

Kinda reminds me of the guy who started the tread on how much better a husky is than a DR650. OK go ahead and buy a husky, but I and many others are very happy with the DR650.

At some point it...
Forum: Thumpers 11-15-2012, 10:30 PM
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Have fun, In early january this year, I rode...

Have fun, In early january this year, I rode around death valley for three days on my 06 dr650 - had a great time!

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Forum: Thumpers 11-15-2012, 08:59 PM
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There is no frame flex problem. ...

There is no frame flex problem.





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Forum: Vendors 11-14-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 140,410
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The Galaxy Note 2 is great so far - I have had it...

The Galaxy Note 2 is great so far - I have had it only one day so I just started using it. Its is very fast, screen is great and DSM seems to work with no problems. I used the MP3 player this morning...
Forum: Vendors 11-13-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 140,410
Posted By Escaped
Just set up the on my new Galaxy Note 2. Works...

Just set up the on my new Galaxy Note 2. Works great so far!

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