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Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 02:30 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
maybe your valve clearance is out of spec?

maybe your valve clearance is out of spec?
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 12:39 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
I left the magneto cover at the machine shop -...

I left the magneto cover at the machine shop - the mechanic said that he could fix the stripped TDC hole with a locking thread insert, thank God, but he can't get to it until Monday.

Should I...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 06:55 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
cool! thanks man.

cool! thanks man.
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 06:17 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
isn't a thread insert doing it "properly" ? one...

isn't a thread insert doing it "properly" ? one of those plugs would be nice, but I will have to drain the oil twice if I do that. Its only a 2 mile walk to work, so I'll wait.

should I order a...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 05:35 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
thank you! I don't have the skills or tools, so...

thank you! I don't have the skills or tools, so this is what I will do. Beats buying a new stator cover and gasket :)
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 05:16 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Any idea where I can get a bigger plug? Do you...

Any idea where I can get a bigger plug? Do you mean drill out the damaged threads till its smooth and use a tap to make new threads?
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 04:30 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
What do you mean by fashion an alternative plug? ...

What do you mean by fashion an alternative plug?

it was the valve timing inspection plug
btw the plug threads are still good. The ones inside the hole are stripped
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 03:46 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Help

Stripped inspection screw

I was adjusting the valves today and when I put the plug back in the hole (the one where you check for the t-mark) and tightened it. I heard a snap, then the plug...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 05:49 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
I've adjusted the valves before, I just didn't...

I've adjusted the valves before, I just didn't remove the spark plugs. Turn it CCW until T is visible and the rockers can wiggle, right?
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 04:01 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Is it necessary to remove the spark plugs when...

Is it necessary to remove the spark plugs when adjusting the valve clearance, and why do people take them out?
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 11:48 AM
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Posted By sunthechip
Thank you. Procycle is awesome btw

Thank you. Procycle is awesome btw
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 10:29 AM
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Posted By sunthechip
Oil level

Hi,

I checked my oil level today. I warmed the bike up for a few minutes, shut the engine off then checked through the sight glass. With the bike vertical, the level was hovering about 2 mm above...
Forum: Thumpers 03-26-2013, 07:16 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Try these: ...

Try these:
http://www.protorquetools.com/cat-35-1-109/cdi-dual-scale-micro-adjustable-torque-wrenches.htm
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 02:05 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Tools

I am going to but a set or torque wrenches: One for inch/pounds and one for foot pounds. The foot/pounds wrench is going is for 3/8" sockets, and with the inch/pound wrench I have a choice of 1/4"and...
Forum: Thumpers 01-31-2013, 07:51 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Okay, thanks guys!

Okay, thanks guys!
Forum: Thumpers 01-31-2013, 07:26 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
I accidentally shifted without pulling the clutch...

I accidentally shifted without pulling the clutch in and was wondering if that has done any damage to the engine.

The 1st time was a down shift when I was going about 30-40mph, and the 2nd time...
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 12:38 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 12:34 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
That's a relief! -The pilot screw is the #12...

That's a relief!
-The pilot screw is the #12 item labeled "pilot jet" from the carb diagram in the service manual?
-I just changed the oil before I saw your post, so I used 10w40 synthetic.
-There...
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 12:24 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Im not sure about the jetting. I don't know how...

Im not sure about the jetting. I don't know how to tell. The choke is working properly, and no, I haven't been warming up the battery.
Forum: Thumpers 01-05-2013, 08:19 AM
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Posted By sunthechip
Hi guys, I need help. My DR has been slow...

Hi guys,

I need help. My DR has been slow to start up. It usually starts on the 1st or 2nd crank, and now it takes 10+ cranks, and once the engine gets going it starts from a whimper and takes...
Forum: Thumpers 12-30-2012, 04:33 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
tire leak

I was riding and the bike started to loose traction. I checked an there is a screw that went straight into the tire. I got my pump and put some air in the tire. The part with the screw in it isn't...
Forum: Thumpers 12-11-2012, 06:44 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Do modifications like an aftermarket exhaust and...

Do modifications like an aftermarket exhaust and carb mods affect the reliability and longevity of a dr650?
Forum: Thumpers 12-09-2012, 01:50 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Paint job

Paint job

I did it myself instead of paying $40 for the decal. :D

Thanks for the help Tokyoklahoma.

Supplies:
-Krylon Fusion for plastic- White gloss and black gloss.
-Frog tape....
Forum: Thumpers 12-07-2012, 06:54 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Yeah... I'll paint it myself - I'm not paying $40...

Yeah... I'll paint it myself - I'm not paying $40 for a piece of tape

Or if anyone has one that they havent used, I'll take that. I'll give you a fair price
Forum: Thumpers 12-07-2012, 03:42 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Sweet, Thanks

Sweet, Thanks
Forum: Thumpers 12-07-2012, 01:43 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Wht kind of paint should I use?

Wht kind of paint should I use?
Forum: Thumpers 12-07-2012, 10:04 AM
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Posted By sunthechip
headlight cover

Anyone know where I can get a headlight cover that is white and black? And any Ideas what type of windshield this is?
http://www.kenackerson.com/images/07%20DR650.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 12-06-2012, 09:42 AM
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Posted By sunthechip
I installed a new horn yesterday ( I haven't had...

I installed a new horn yesterday ( I haven't had a working one for at least 6 months), then I turned the power on and pressed the horn switch, but there was no sound, so I checked the electrical...
Forum: Thumpers 12-02-2012, 10:42 AM
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Posted By sunthechip
I'll be taking the pedal bike to work for a few...

I'll be taking the pedal bike to work for a few days ...
Forum: Thumpers 12-02-2012, 10:38 AM
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Posted By sunthechip
I was researching the torque specs and I came...

I was researching the torque specs and I came across this: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466791 - Apparently the lower shock bolt was stripping out when set to factory torque specs....
Forum: Thumpers 12-01-2012, 05:49 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
chain gouged the swingarm

My chain guide is worn through and the chain has left 2 shallow gouges in the swingarm. Is this a serious problem? Will the gouges cause any problems or inhibit the function of the replacement chain...
Forum: Thumpers 11-30-2012, 11:35 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
hmmmmm.... I think my corbin seat is too low for...

hmmmmm.... I think my corbin seat is too low for me or something. My butt feels like it wants to go more forward with the corbin than I can remember with the stock.....
Forum: Thumpers 11-30-2012, 11:01 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Corbin

Anyone ever get a Corbin seat and decided they like the stock better?
Forum: Thumpers 11-29-2012, 06:18 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Black metal parts

Does anyone know how this is done? ----- The metal parts are all black. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7472192658_024547c5a9_b.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 07:48 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
How did you get all the metal parts black??

How did you get all the metal parts black??
Forum: Thumpers 06-18-2012, 01:39 AM
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Posted By sunthechip
Two riders

I just took this guy for a ride around the block on the back of my DR650. I weigh 135lbs and he weighed 250, so the combined weight was 385lbs. Is it possible that that kind of weight could have...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2012, 03:16 PM
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Posted By sunthechip
Questions

will running the bike without the o-ring that goes inside the filter housing cause any engine damage? I was changing the oil today and I realized that I didnt have an o-ring.

will the paper...
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