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Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 05:45 AM
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Posted By mait
Pedro, you can find diagram on Resi's...

Pedro,

you can find diagram on Resi's website, use google translate if you need.
http://bollertante.de/site/index.php/test/76-schaltplaene-in-farbe

There is nothing too complicated. I just...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 03:17 AM
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Posted By mait
Starter motor question

Has anyone measured current draw on DR800 starter motor while cranking cold engine?
Or does anybody know the wattage of the starter motor?

I bought one of those Lifepo4 batteries and want to...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 02:32 AM
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Posted By mait
What I would do if I were you Forget about the...

What I would do if I were you
Forget about the calipers and adjust the float level using clear hose method.
If it makes your bike run OK you have time to decide if you want to buy new float valve...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 09:56 PM
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Posted By mait
Wundis, what is the fuel level height compared to...

Wundis, what is the fuel level height compared to bowl gasket level when measuring with clear hose?

Valve seat should go all the way in so that it sits against carb body. Coat the o-ring with...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 09:38 PM
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Posted By mait
Sorry it took so long Simon, they told me it...

Sorry it took so long Simon, they told me it would take 7-10 days... :huh

Hope it will serve you good, my engine is running well so far.
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 12:55 PM
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Posted By mait
It looks slimy... did you fall :evil ? If you...

It looks slimy... did you fall :evil ?
If you didn't fall you were not riding fast enough :rofl (just kidding)

Well done, keep going
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2013, 08:29 AM
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Posted By mait
Simon, the piston and parts were shipped...

Simon,
the piston and parts were shipped today. Should arrive to you in 7 - 9 days.
Cheers,
Mait
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 06:07 AM
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Posted By mait
Spen, the bike looks much better on the photos...

Spen, the bike looks much better on the photos than in real life. The plastics and bodywork need some serious attention soon. But not before Wilbers shock and pumper carbs. :lol3
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 11:01 PM
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Posted By mait
Glad to hear that Bambi, I know that feeling of a...

Glad to hear that Bambi, I know that feeling of a fresh engine barking to life!

I just finished assembling my bike yesterday and took a short test ride of 50kms, didn't have too much time. To be...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 10:13 AM
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Posted By mait
I have never sprayed them. Always used original...

I have never sprayed them. Always used original top and base gaskets. Torque the bolts to specs, then wait a few minutes and retighten.
Forum: Thumpers 04-10-2013, 04:55 AM
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Posted By mait
I think there is no cheap or easy solution if you...

I think there is no cheap or easy solution if you want to tune the intake.
For fuel injected Big check these links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlyDYvoajPs...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 10:30 PM
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Posted By mait
Thanks for the suggestion Robmoto, I will check...

Thanks for the suggestion Robmoto, I will check the alignment for sure. But simple :evil maths show that grinding head surface 0.09mm will not affect camshaft timing more than 0.2 - 0.3 degrees. It...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 02:38 AM
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Posted By mait
Wundis, I've managed to use ordinary screwdriver...

Wundis, I've managed to use ordinary screwdriver instead of cam chain tool previously. How exactly I don't remember. Just be creative, maybe some tape and wire :D

I've never removed the stud...
Forum: Thumpers 04-08-2013, 11:27 AM
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Posted By mait
Rob, love your pics. Spring is delayed here...

Rob, love your pics.
Spring is delayed here and still snowing. I'm not worried too much about it because I'm still far from being ready.
There is some progress though:
cylinder bored and...
Forum: Thumpers 04-02-2013, 07:01 AM
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Posted By mait
Miguel, the bike is looking very good. In general...

Miguel, the bike is looking very good. In general I like the original design with beak and large tank but yours is appealing, too.
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2013, 01:14 AM
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Posted By mait
Antigravity

Rob, have you already had a chance to try out Antigravity 8-cell battery in cold weather morning conditions? I mean temperatures around 0 degrees Celsius or 32F and the bike been standing outside...
Forum: Thumpers 03-27-2013, 11:04 AM
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Posted By mait
Yes it should stay in that position. It will go...

Yes it should stay in that position. It will go back when the camshaft turns.
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 11:29 AM
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Posted By mait
Absolutely correct! Top ring installs inner...

Absolutely correct!
Top ring installs inner bevel up.
Second ring installs notch down (to scrape oil from cylinder wall when moving down).
Oil ring spring (the wave shaped piece) installs with...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 11:30 PM
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Posted By mait
Piston rings

No, they are not gapless. I asked them to supply conventional rings. I think they've included gapless rings instruction sheet as an advertising material only.

There is some info on TotalSeal...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 02:09 PM
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Posted By mait
106mm pistons

Guys,

I received the pistons today! Thanks to Ray (Ladder106) who helped me out with shipping.

For those who do not know - 2nd oversize pistons (for 106mm bore) are not available any more...
Forum: Thumpers 03-11-2013, 07:50 AM
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Posted By mait
Has anyone tested on of those small Lithium...

Has anyone tested on of those small Lithium batterys on DR BIG?
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 11:32 PM
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Posted By mait
Very beautiful playground there, Aapo. Should...

Very beautiful playground there, Aapo. Should come to visit the place some time.

PM sent, too.
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 06:21 AM
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Posted By mait
Here you are: ...

Here you are:
http://www.dr-big-shop.de/BIG_MotorReparatur_821.html
I ordered one a couple of months ago
Forum: Thumpers 02-26-2013, 11:10 AM
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Posted By mait
Lars, 5 weeks to make the pistons was what I was...

Lars, 5 weeks to make the pistons was what I was told, too. I think we are in the middle of week 5 now. I'll shoot them an e-mail tomorrow.

About camshaft -
I think I'll give it a try to put...
Forum: Thumpers 02-26-2013, 03:18 AM
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Posted By mait
Camshaft

Thanks Ray. This is what I thought myself, too. Why did I ask it was because SR43A camshaft is still available as Suzuki original part. While SR42A camshaft is superceded and replaced by SR43B type...
Forum: Thumpers 02-25-2013, 11:05 AM
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Posted By mait
Camshaft question

Any of you guys knows if SR43 camshaft will fit into SR42 head and do its job there?
I know the timing and lift is a bit different but other than that?
Forum: Thumpers 02-17-2013, 11:18 AM
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Posted By mait
I used a simple angle grinder spanner to hold the...

I used a simple angle grinder spanner to hold the sprockets. It was too small, the pins were a little too close to each other so that only one pin fit into the hole of the sprocket. It was not...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 07:52 AM
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Posted By mait
Thanks for the link Okta. I looked at this set,...

Thanks for the link Okta. I looked at this set, too. I decided against it because

1) Wiseco oil ring is 3mm instead of Suzuki's 2.8mm. It is possible to make the groove of the original piston...
Forum: Thumpers 01-31-2013, 10:49 PM
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Posted By mait
From me, too!

From me, too!
Forum: Thumpers 01-30-2013, 01:42 AM
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Posted By mait
Now that was funny, made me spill my coffee :rofl...

Now that was funny, made me spill my coffee :rofl
I have the same silencer from GSXR1000 as Ray and I am pleased with the sound, too. No idea how it performs, due to snow I did not do any field...
Forum: Thumpers 01-27-2013, 04:39 AM
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Posted By mait
Good news, Ladder106! Although SR41-42-43...

Good news, Ladder106!
Although SR41-42-43 engines look similar there are a lot of small differences. Thanks for recording this info here so it is available for everybody.

I just disassembled...
Forum: Ride reports 01-26-2013, 01:38 AM
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Posted By mait
What has happened to advriders? There used...

What has happened to advriders?

There used to be time when photos of babes in bikinis were quoted again and again in Walter's ride reports. Now I see some guy in suit being quoted again and...
Forum: Thumpers 01-19-2013, 12:47 PM
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Posted By mait
About pistons

I did some more research on pistons.
OEM pistons with valve cutouts are not sold any more. They are superceded by simple flat top pistons without any recess or cutout.
I dug out the box of the...
Forum: Thumpers 01-18-2013, 12:19 PM
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Posted By mait
They will supply the rings but I don't have the...

They will supply the rings but I don't have the specs for the rings yet.

I can send them SR42 piston as a sample. SR42 has the same stroke as SR43 but still has completely flat top piston like...
Forum: Thumpers 01-18-2013, 12:20 AM
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Posted By mait
106mm pistons - any interest?

Guys,

I am planning to order a small quantity of 106mm forged pistons from a well-known manufacturer in the USA.
As you all know DR Big standard bore is 105mm.
First oversize 105.5mm piston...
Forum: Thumpers 01-13-2013, 11:06 PM
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Posted By mait
:D Geo-Nemesis, it is WP Extreme 5060 fork...

:D

Geo-Nemesis, it is WP Extreme 5060 fork from KTM 640 Adventure.
Forum: Thumpers 01-13-2013, 08:55 AM
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Posted By mait
Just saw the broken fairing and it reminded me...

Just saw the broken fairing and it reminded me how that happened. The friend of mine who took the photos laughed like crazy when we stopped. I had been riding like that maybe a few kilometers without...
Forum: Thumpers 01-13-2013, 08:32 AM
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Posted By mait
tech talk

I have removed top end from the engine. What I've found:

Compression ring - end gap 0.95mm (service limit as per manual = 1mm). Too close to limit.
2nd ring - end cap 0.45mm (1mm service...
Forum: Thumpers 01-11-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 14,532
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Posted By mait
Ray, you can buy one of those pistons from...

Ray, you can buy one of those pistons from Stefan.
http://www.dr-big-shop.de/BIG_MotorTuning_689.html
I think shipping cost will be not be an issue any more :huh


I pulled the engine out of...
Forum: Thumpers 12-04-2012, 07:28 AM
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Posted By mait
Tuareg Rally

That sand talk reminded me of this interesting story read here:
http://www.drbig.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=887&start=10

I wonder if a better prepared Big with a better rider (no offense...
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