Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
07-13-2008, 06:09 PM
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DR650 comin' to the Outer Banks 7/19
I am coming to the OBX for a family vacation 7/19 to 7/25 and bringing my DR650. Anybody want to hook up and show a tourist the local rides for a day? Send me a PM with a couple of dyas to select...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-07-2008, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 690
Sorry for your loss
This is a noble thing you are doing for your dad. None of us look forward to having to make a decision like this. You will certianly get plenty of ideas on where to let your dad rest. I am going to...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-26-2008, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 585
Any Rides in Southwest Virginia?
I see all of these great photos of the west and mid-west. I am looking out of my window at the blue ridge mountains knowing full well that there is an endless supply of rides. Post after post gets me...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-27-2008, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 15,922
Views: 1,924,003
I am not looking to do a super mod bike, but am...
I am not looking to do a super mod bike, but am more interested in what kind of bars people have used and simple upgrades like that to make the bike more rider friendly. I would like to use my Garmin...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-25-2008, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 15,922
Views: 1,924,003
New 350 owner. Any help out there?
I just recently purchased a 1999 DR350 that is completely stock. Any help on mods that have been useful to those who have these bikes and some things that I should do to make it road worthy but more...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2008, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 15,922
Views: 1,924,003
DR350 mods
Sounds good. I want more hp but would like to keep it simple as well. I have a 650 as well but wanted a lighter bike for serious trail riding. I will post some photos of them together soon. The 350...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2008, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 15,922
Views: 1,924,003
Rescued from the forgotten!!
Picked up this ’99 DR350SE that had been ridden hard and put up wet. Found her at a dealership that had taken in her in on trade to move a new street bike. She had obviously been put in a barn...
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Forum: The Garage
03-24-2008, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,103
no issues yet
I don't have any issues right now. I am going to strip this bike down and have the frame powder-coated. I am wanting the service manual to reroute all of the electrics correctly as well as making...
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Forum: The Garage
03-24-2008, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,103
DR350 service or repair manual
I am looking for a 1999 DR350SE service manual. A paper copy or on CD will work. A downloadable online version is OK too if anyone knows where one is. Thanks!! :ear
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Forum: Thumpers
03-19-2008, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,788
fuel mileage
Your weight will have less of an impact on your mileage than the way you ride. If you are easy on the throttle and stay off of the interstate you should get good fuel economy. All of the bikes I have...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-19-2008, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,788
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
03-18-2008, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,453
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Forum: Equipment
03-17-2007, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 696
tech reasons
One reason for the 5 year rule is technology. Most manufacturers feel that they have changed the design and componets in that time completely and for the better. The 5 year old helmet has 5 year old...
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Forum: Equipment
09-05-2006, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 653
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Forum: Equipment
09-05-2006, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 653
digital displays
I am looking for a digital display that I can use to see MPHs and RPMs. Anyone have one that they like? On the DR650 thread (page 66 Post # 982)there is one that looks like it has "endurance" on the...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-30-2006, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 76,982
Views: 13,966,037
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Forum: Thumpers
08-25-2006, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 76,982
Views: 13,966,037
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Forum: Thumpers
08-23-2006, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 76,982
Views: 13,966,037
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Forum: Thumpers
08-23-2006, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 76,982
Views: 13,966,037
Thanks, I was looking at dropping the triple...
Thanks, I was looking at dropping the triple clamps but wanted someone else to suggest it before I started taking things apart. I will have to get the courage to disassemble my carb. I haven't done...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-22-2006, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 76,982
Views: 13,966,037
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Forum: Thumpers
08-22-2006, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 76,982
Views: 13,966,037
seat height
Thanks for the info. I have it in the lowest position I believe. I am new to this bike entirely so I am assuming that the holes you are talking about are on the bottom of the shock assembly.?? If...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-22-2006, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 76,982
Views: 13,966,037
Thanks
I have put about 250 miles on her since getting her tagged last friday. I like her but I do need some mods. I also believe she has a little carb issue....feels like she's running out of gas while...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-20-2006, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 76,982
Views: 13,966,037
New to "Dual Sport"
I just purchased a 2001 DR 650 with 1900 miles on it. It is bone stock and I am looking for help on making it more trail oriented. Any help would be appreciated. Looking for info on skid plates and...
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