the DR650 thread

[jon_l]

Originally Posted by lonewolf97

I'm looking for the best price on a Dunlop 606 to replace my wornout rear tire on a 97 dr 650. I'm running the 606 on the back and a Karoo on the front for mostly offroad, pavement only to get to more offroad. The 606 has been a pretty good all around tire for the conditions here in NC. We have sand and mud down near the coast, mud in the middle, and rocks and mud in the mountains I live in the middle and go both ways.

Good discussion here for dual-sport riders that want aggressive dirt + DOT tires:
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho....php?t=1000929 There seem to be quite a few alternatives to the D606 being discussed in that thread.

D606s for the DR650 are $87 rear, $84 front, with free shipping from Motorcycle Superstore:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...res-Tires.aspx

[lonewolf97]

Originally Posted by basketcase

Roger that. When I looked at it yesterday I considered that option but ran out of time with my yard and home chores in progress so it will have to wait until another day.

Somewhere I have a 12v lighted tester that shows when one is on the hot wire, but do you know offhand which of the stock harness wires is hot?

all you have to do is turn your lites on and touch the two wires to the two from the lite if it doesn't work switch them. just don't touch the two from the bike together. the led is polarity sensitive and will only lite one way. hint, hot should be the brown wire, the black with the with tracer is negative. I soldered my wire connections and used heat shrink tubing from radio shack to seal it.

[jon_l]

warning

Canadian folks, I have posted a FOR SALE ad here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=33

US folks, no need to look really, since everything here is ~25% more expensive.

I love the bike, but after doing a trail bike school with the whole family last Summer, the mission profile is dirtier that it was when I bought the bike, and while a GREAT 50/50 dual-sport bike, the DR is too heavy for what I want right now.

Jon

[goodcat8]

Originally Posted by jon_l

Good discussion here for dual-sport riders that want aggressive dirt + DOT tires:
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho....php?t=1000929 There seem to be quite a few alternatives to the D606 being discussed in that thread.

D606s for the DR650 are $87 rear, $84 front, with free shipping from Motorcycle Superstore:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...res-Tires.aspx

Good find

[Bronco638]

Originally Posted by zdiver1

I posted a link and it got me a few weeks off.

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Yes, thanks for the alert. However, that's not what I was asking (no sarcasm or attitude intended). I found the links elsewhere and was just asking for clarification from those of you that may have downloaded the manual. I just wanted to be sure there wasn't something missing.

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

It's all there.

[zdiver1]

Originally Posted by Bronco638

Yes, thanks for the alert. However, that's not what I was asking (no sarcasm or attitude intended). I found the links elsewhere and was just asking for clarification from those of you that may have downloaded the manual. I just wanted to be sure there wasn't something missing.

Just did not want you to have the problem I had.
My next PC order I am going to pull the trigger on the shop repair manual it would be nice to have it next to the bike.

[smilin jack]

Originally Posted by Mongle

I'm with Shu on the good and bad...

I'll give you my secret technique for lifting onto the center stand.

1. Stand on the left side of the bike
2. put center stand down with your right foot and hold it down. I just step on the pad part.
3. Holding the left handlebar with left hand and grabbing the square frame below the seat, rear of the petcock. Grab frame with knuckles out and forward...your thumb should be down.
4. Pull backwards (Grunting loudly helps). If you are holding the center stand firmly with your foot you shouldn't have to lift...the rearward movement will pivit the bike up onto the stand.
5. Enjoy your work! Drink a beer

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Yes, I also have the center stand from Procycle (been on for several years). Love it too for chain maintenance and flats, but the tire is just skimming the ground. Have found a small rock, stick or scrap of 2"x4" under each foot will raise the tire off the ground. Sometimes, the saddle bags need removed and hung on the handle bars to get the front tire down and the rear tire up.

Putting the loaded bike on the center stand:

1. Stand on the left side of the bike
2. Put center stand down with your right foot and hold it down. I just step on the pad part.
3. Grab tank at front edge with left hand, palm down
4. Grab passenger hand grip with right hand
5. Pull the bike backwards with left hand and lift with right hand at same time
6 Grunt and maybe push back on saddle bag with right knee.
7. Continue about your business

This procedure has developed by trial and error.

Dave

[Paddle007]

Originally Posted by kbuckey

Speaking of the Procycle stator, anybody using it? Any issues? I could use the extra 50 watts as well. Need a higher capacity rectifier to go with it?

Mine should arrive any day. I'll let you know.

[cemory]

When I installed my dj kit from keintech along with the gsxr muffler mod and airbox cut, I had a just off idle bog if I whacked the throttle quickly. I cured it by dropping the needle from the 4th slot from the top (the recommended slot) to the 3rd slot from the top. Off idle bog is gone and bike runs WAY better than stock.

Chris in Topeka

[doug s.]

Originally Posted by jon_l

D606s for the DR650 are $87 rear, $84 front, with free shipping from Motorcycle Superstore:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...res-Tires.aspx

$81/$83 here (these places affiliated); free shipping on orders over $99, which would mean you need to order both tires. (which you would need to do at the m/c superstore,as their free shipping is for orders >$89.):
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...&sizeAttr=1491

http://www.jakewilson.com/productDet...dFamilyId=4399

save $7 - yahoo!

doug s.

[motolab]

Originally Posted by cemory

When I installed my dj kit from keintech along with the gsxr muffler mod and airbox cut, I had a just off idle bog if I whacked the throttle quickly. I cured it by dropping the needle from the 4th slot from the top (the recommended slot) to the 3rd slot from the top. Off idle bog is gone and bike runs WAY better than stock.

Hello Chris,

As I'm sure you are aware, needle clip position is responsible for operation at 1/4 throttle opening. Pilot jet size is responsible for 1/16 to 1/8 throttle openings.

I would consider 1/16 to 1/8 throttle opening to be off idle, whereas I would consider 1/4 throttle opening to be too far away from idle to be considered off idle.

I guess there are a few possibilities:

Perhaps you consider 1/4 throttle opening to be off idle.

Perhaps the problem spanned all the way from 1/16 to 1/4 opening, and the overlap between circuits was enough to cure 1/16 to 1/8 while having the greatest effect on 1/4 opening.

Perhaps the problem was in the 1/16 to 1/8 area and lowering the needle helped because the overlap between circuits had enough of an effect.

If the last possibility fits most accurately, then perhaps it might be better to consider a smaller pilot jet instead of lowering the needle.

All of that said, it's quite rare for a late model bike to come with a pilot jet that is too rich. I would therefore check the float height as well as inspect the slide guide and emulsion tube for wear.

How many miles are on the carb?

Regards,

Derek

[shasta650]

Originally Posted by Buell78753

Hey dudes, my DR650 now has about 12,000 miles on it and recently it smokes on start up. After sitting for a day, about 2-3 seconds after firing it up, it smokes, oil burning in the exhaust. After a few minutes of riding around it goes away. Its not consuming lots of oil overall. I searched the boards for some answers, my thought is oil pooling around the valve guide seals getting burned, so likely the seals are getting worn?

How big an effort to replace valve guide seals? Other thoughts? Thanks!

Same thing,6000 miles Is this a common issue with this motor?? I'd like to not worry about it! thanks

[Bobthebiker]

just picked one of these up today for $700. needs a killswitch, and some small stuff, but not in terrible shape. I'Z BACK!

[BergDonk]

Originally Posted by shasta650

Same thing,6000 miles Is this a common issue with this motor?? I'd like to not worry about it! thanks

Mine, now at about 34,000 kms, occasionally blows a puff of oil on cold starts. Has done since I got it, and no measureable consumption between oil changes @ 3-4,000 kms. No consistency when it does it, may be related to where the piston stops, dunno.

Steve

[Aerocycle]

Hey guys, I just posted a new thread describing how to inspect your oil filter for signs if abnormal wear. I did it showing a dr650 oil filter, and it's simple to do. I was going to post the info in this thread but didn't want to add it to an already overwhelmed thread. Check it out and let me know what you think. I think it's a pretty handy thing to do, especially on a rainy day.

Here's the link:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=739876