the DR650 thread

[Jammin]

Hey guys,
I'm in southern Patagonia here in Chile with about 40,000 miles on the engine. I've developed a loud knocking sound from the starter gear when I turn off the engine. It's not always, but about 50% of the time.

What part is starting to fail and what parts do I have to replace?



It's a 2003 engine.

thanks,

[NotHome]

Originally Posted by M1Jeep

Check out the wolfman enduro tank bag. Its the perfect size for the DR. I have one and love it. Does not need to be removed for fueling.

+1 - good bit of kit for my needs

[eakins]

Originally Posted by oremike

I'll be using my Giant Loop luggage on my DR.

+1
awesome setup.

i use the GL coyote sitting on the rear of my seat w/ only the 2 center straps on the rear rack plus the 2 lower straps on the passenger fotpeg brackets. fender straps not used. i then have a rear rack w/ a wolfman dry duffel & rox straps. camping gear in the rear, everything else in the GL. i also have one of those bungie nets on top of the GL to throw someething there quickly if need be.

since it's all removable i have nothing left on the bike for daily riding.

[eakins]

Originally Posted by M1Jeep

Check out the wolfman enduro tank bag. Its the perfect size for the DR. I have one and love it. Does not need to be removed for fueling.

i use one of those too w/ an ims tank. does not cover the fuel cap.
i think the GL fandango tank bag is better however.
http://www.giantloopmoto.com/products/fandango-tank-bag
the enduro is really small to be able to work w/ the fuel cap whereas the fanadango has a cutout and zipper base for this issue.

[eakins]

not so.

the 1520 which is the size most use. here's dales again:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146117
weigh 8.3 lbs each so 16.6 lbs or 4.4 lbs more than your quoted MS paniers weight.
http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail_specs.php?Case=1520

since the dr is no waif to start 4.4 extra lbs is worth it for the most bomber cases in the biz. there is a reason why the military & police forces worldwide use pelican over ALL other options!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgEefnTeOGU

some don't like side loaders but once you use a inner linner bag and quickly drop into a side case you'll never go back to the bottomless pit top case design. with a inner linner you pack you gear in the comfort of your tent, house, hotel room and quickly drop it in the side bag and shut the lid. you can always access side cases cases even if you have large top bags on top. try that with a top loader.

http://www.pelican1520case.com/

Originally Posted by shu

I use them:



More info on this thread in Krusty's DR650SE INFORMATION INDEX:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636483 (see post #12)



This is true- although I have dropped my bike on both sides several times with very little damage. The frames are slightly bent inward but not enough to warrant doing anything about it. I seriously considered the Pelicans but decided against them on the basis of weight. The Motosport cases weigh about 12 pounds/ pair while the pelicans are twice that (24 pounds/pair). For me, that's a lot of weight before you even start to load your gear and I was anticipating carrying extra fuel, water and tires- the cases were an easy place to start cutting the weight of my load.

I still think about getting some Pelican cases though- it would be easy to mount them on the MS racks.

..........shu

[dljocky]

Originally Posted by eakins

not so.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgEefnTeOGU

some don't like side loaders but once you use a inner linner bag and quickly drop into a side case you'll never go back to the bottomless pit top case design. with a inner linner you pack you gear in the comfort of your tent, house, hotel room and quickly drop it in the side bag and shut the lid. you can always access side cases cases even if you have large top bags on top. try that with a top loader.

http://www.pelican1520case.com/

eakins, do you have some pics of you side case set up? I also would like to see that Fandago Tank Bag being used if anyone has some pics of it.

Thanks.

[eakins]

Originally Posted by dljocky

eakins, do you have some pics of you side case set up? I also would like to see that Fandago Tank Bag being used if anyone has some pics of it.

Thanks.

on my dr? i have a GL coyote like i said above.
fatchance has ms paniers frames w/ pelican 1520 and shows pics of his frame setup. i have pelicans (caribou cases) on my wee so that's how i know about them and how well they work. cee bailey's and i developed the bag linners for the 1550.

[KC0514]

Does anyone have a picture of a 2002ish DR650 frame? Preferable a picture of a bike without a seat and tank. Picture taken from behind the bike would be the best.

I just picked up a 2002 DR650 that was in an accident and isn't straight anymore. I'm just trying to figure out where the frame is tweaked.

Thanks,
KC

[dljocky]

Originally Posted by eakins

on my dr? i have a GL coyote like i said above.
fatchance has ms paniers frames w/ pelican 1520 and shows pics of his frame setup. i have pelicans (caribou cases) on my wee so that's how i know about them and how well they work. cee bailey's and i developed the bag linners for the 1550.

Thanks. Never really considered the GL................maybe I will.

[alprosound]

Originally Posted by M1Jeep

Check out the wolfman enduro tank bag. Its the perfect size for the DR. I have one and love it. Does not need to be removed for fueling.

I can not say enough good things about Wolfman's stuff. I beat the crap out of it and it is none the worse for the wear. I swear by it.

I should add that I have their stuff on at least three of my bikes.....(no I'm not affiliated)

[Rusty Rocket]

Originally Posted by Jammin

Hey guys,
I'm in southern Patagonia here in Chile with about 40,000 miles on the engine. I've developed a loud knocking sound from the starter gear when I turn off the engine. It's not always, but about 50% of the time.

What part is starting to fail and what parts do I have to replace?



It's a 2003 engine.

thanks,

Mine does it sometimes. Sounds like someone hitting it with a hammer. May be altitude induced. Rich maybe. I run mine pretty rich. I think it's a backfire inside the combustion chamber. If it really is a worry, kill the engine by stalling it with the clutch.

[basketcase]

DR luggage?

I have the Wolfman Enduro tank bag, a set of the ATV panniers, and the Wolfman Summit saddle bags.

The Wolfman product is tough as nails, and will hold a buttload of stuff.

I was not really as overloaded as it looks in the picture... at least it didn't feel that way.

[LucasLeader]

So I finally got around to replacing the IMS supplied fuel valve with the Raptor valve that I got about a month ago. I got a little Dremel happy when opening up the hole. I don't know why I had it in my head that I needed to open the hole up sideways as well, but anyway made the hole just a little too big. So I tried fixing it with some JB-Weld Stik, but it's seeping a little after a few hours. So I've drawn up a plate that I'll cut out tomorrow to fix it. I think my best bet is to cut it out of metal and use some Permatex #2 between the plate and the tank. Moral of the story, draw out what you plan on cutting....(and Dremel side cutters go through plastic REALLY fast.)

[gplassm]

Originally Posted by Mtn Man

Okay, new to a DR and have a couple of questions. I bought a used bike with almost 12,000 miles ... yep I know, need a value job or at least have them checked. The bike runs strong but seem to have a hign idle and really does not respond that well until you have her wound pretty tight. Normal?

If the bike still only responds well when it is spun up, the previous owner may have screwed with the air box and/or jetting. Before you do anything, remove the seat and left side panel and see if the rubber snorkel is still in the air box, or if it has a big hole cut in the top or sides. This will tell you right away if your bike has been messed with in terms of mixture. These DR's are very sensitive in this regard, and you may have to pull the carb to see what pilot and main jets you are running. Then report back for help.
Inspecting/adjusting the valves right away is a smart thing to do.

[NordieBoy]

Originally Posted by Jammin

I've developed a loud knocking sound from the starter gear when I turn off the engine. It's not always, but about 50% of the time.

That's the reason they went back to the torque limiting gear from 98-99's soild idler.

Not a worry.
Seems to happen less if you use the kill switch to turn it off.