the DR650 thread - Page 5

davorallyfan · 05-14-2006, 11:26 PM

Anyone with a link to an on - line DR650SE manual?

Knave · 05-15-2006, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow4aaron

Doofus, what size rear Distanzia did you run?

130/80 17

David_S · 05-15-2006, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davorallyfan

Anyone with a link to an on - line DR650SE manual?

You have a PM

davorallyfan · 05-15-2006, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David_S

You have a PM

Thank you sir.

bonedale · 05-15-2006, 07:01 AM

Well I did it. Went from lurker to proud owner of a '06 DR650, damn you all and this ass-kicking website. Seriously, this site is incredible and it showed me that what I wanted to do with a moto in my area had a name and a passionate following. I always wanted a bike, but pure road, or pure dirt was not practical. I have a sweet short commute and am surrounded by some of the most incredible back roads in the U.S.A.

As of a few days ago, I was seconds from pulling trigger on a KLR. 100% convinced it was the one. But it always felt like It was going to be a challenge to throw it around on the technical parts of mountain passes, but I saw the pics and was ready to try. Then I sat on the DR and couldn't remember what the other bike was called. I know either one was a great choice, but the DR was calling to me, even with that seat. So for what it's worth (my DR vs. KLR experience), my choice was feeling more confident, than comfortable. But now I'm just riding.

I'll be posting pics soon of my commute and early back road explorations. I'm thinking I'll put together photos from my break-in period. But so far it's been too damn fun to stop and snap shots.

So, thank you advrider! Top notch website, incredible sense of quality, lifestyle and community. Well done. And thanks DR crew, you may not have the numbers like the KLR family, but you have one more.

scootertrash · 05-15-2006, 07:07 AM

Congrat's bonedale..

We want pix of your new DR in it's natural habitat!

sleepywombat · 05-15-2006, 07:25 AM

welcome to the family ...dont bother to sit down theres trails to be ridden

FatChance · 05-15-2006, 09:59 AM

You can download a (free) 96-on DR650 manual in PDF from here: DR650 manual

It is a little big and may take a bit, but this is what you want. A few people have reported downloading problems. It worked fine for me and everyone I know. If you have a problem, just keep trying.

Rusty Rocket · 05-15-2006, 02:57 PM

Welcome to the site Bonedale. I think you get alot of motorcycle for the money wuth a DR650. Congrats on the new bike.

Speaker · 05-15-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonedale

Well I did it. Went from lurker to proud owner of a '06 DR650,

CuzinMike · 05-15-2006, 05:06 PM

Anybody with an '06 wanna sell their snappy blue headlight cowling? I'll trade you a really beat-up, scratched white one!

Either that or I'll just do the Buell mod...

bonedale · 05-15-2006, 05:34 PM

This is why I didn't get a BMW, I broke my clutch lever today. Dropped the new DR on a hard dirt road, but that's what it's for so to speak. Anyway, a little late, but what is the best handgard to get? Acerbis? I have to admit i'm a little confused on their website what's included and what's not. Touring model seems the best, but I also want their strongest.

Also, the case was deeply gouged by the shifter. Normal to some extent I imagine, but I was checking out the bajadesigns site and noticed the protection cover mentioned here many places. Does this actual work or is it only going to protect cosmetic force, or is it just another place to hide water/dirt?

Also, the force to bend the shifter into the case seems serious, is there any damage that can occure to the shifting of the bike that I should look out for?

Sorry for the noob questions, but I can already tell this bike and I are going to look very different by end of summer.

EVILONE · 05-15-2006, 05:40 PM

I cant belive this thread is still goin!Way to go guys!

EVILONE · 05-15-2006, 05:43 PM

BTW....yes....I am a loser....lol

David_S · 05-15-2006, 05:54 PM

bonedale I just received this cover recommended by scootertrash. It's a pretty thick piece of aluminum and IMO will take quite a punch to push the shifter through it and then through the case. It's installed with RTV sealant so you can run a bead around the inside and outside edge and trim the excess once it cures and that'll give you a waterproof installation. The shifter appears to be made out of stamped steel rather than cast aluminum. It bends pretty easy so I doubt it'll damage anything inside. i guess a plus is it bends back easily also. With cast you only get one maybe two bends and then it breaks!

Ride on,

DS

05-15-2006, 07:01 AM	#65
bonedale Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Carbondale, Colorado Oddometer: 104	New to the DR Well I did it. Went from lurker to proud owner of a '06 DR650, damn you all and this ass-kicking website. Seriously, this site is incredible and it showed me that what I wanted to do with a moto in my area had a name and a passionate following. I always wanted a bike, but pure road, or pure dirt was not practical. I have a sweet short commute and am surrounded by some of the most incredible back roads in the U.S.A. As of a few days ago, I was seconds from pulling trigger on a KLR. 100% convinced it was the one. But it always felt like It was going to be a challenge to throw it around on the technical parts of mountain passes, but I saw the pics and was ready to try. Then I sat on the DR and couldn't remember what the other bike was called. I know either one was a great choice, but the DR was calling to me, even with that seat. So for what it's worth (my DR vs. KLR experience), my choice was feeling more confident, than comfortable. But now I'm just riding. I'll be posting pics soon of my commute and early back road explorations. I'm thinking I'll put together photos from my break-in period. But so far it's been too damn fun to stop and snap shots. So, thank you advrider! Top notch website, incredible sense of quality, lifestyle and community. Well done. And thanks DR crew, you may not have the numbers like the KLR family, but you have one more.

05-15-2006, 07:07 AM	#66
scootertrash Mobile Homie Joined: Aug 2003 Location: "My leg's tired, let's live here." Oddometer: 2,066	Congrat's bonedale.. We want pix of your new DR in it's natural habitat! __________________ TV-free for 5 years and counting "The difference between Adventure and Adversity is attitude"

05-15-2006, 09:59 AM	#68
FatChance Road Captain Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Durango, Colorado, USA Oddometer: 9,371	You can download a (free) 96-on DR650 manual in PDF from here: DR650 manual It is a little big and may take a bit, but this is what you want. A few people have reported downloading problems. It worked fine for me and everyone I know. If you have a problem, just keep trying. __________________ Pain in the Butte Ranch Durango, Colorado - Calculated risk or forbidden fruit?

05-15-2006, 02:57 PM	#69
Rusty Rocket Life behind "Bars" Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Northcentral CT Oddometer: 6,354	Welcome to the site Bonedale. I think you get alot of motorcycle for the money wuth a DR650. Congrats on the new bike. __________________ 1996 DR 650 (a big girl that likes it dirty) 1973 Penton Six-Days (mint) 1971 Suzuki TS185 (needs restoration) 2005 KTM 400exc w/ BajaDesigns D/S light kit

05-15-2006, 05:06 PM	#71
CuzinMike Treedragger Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas City Misery Oddometer: 305	Anybody with an '06 wanna sell their snappy blue headlight cowling? I'll trade you a really beat-up, scratched white one! Either that or I'll just do the Buell mod... __________________

05-14-2006, 11:26 PM	#61
davorallyfan Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,238	Anyone with a link to an on - line DR650SE manual?

05-15-2006, 07:25 AM	#67
sleepywombat ^OP the DR650 pig Joined: Feb 2006 Location: perth, western australia Oddometer: 456	welcome to the family ...dont bother to sit down theres trails to be ridden

05-15-2006, 05:34 PM	#72
bonedale Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Carbondale, Colorado Oddometer: 104	New part already This is why I didn't get a BMW, I broke my clutch lever today. Dropped the new DR on a hard dirt road, but that's what it's for so to speak. Anyway, a little late, but what is the best handgard to get? Acerbis? I have to admit i'm a little confused on their website what's included and what's not. Touring model seems the best, but I also want their strongest. Also, the case was deeply gouged by the shifter. Normal to some extent I imagine, but I was checking out the bajadesigns site and noticed the protection cover mentioned here many places. Does this actual work or is it only going to protect cosmetic force, or is it just another place to hide water/dirt? Also, the force to bend the shifter into the case seems serious, is there any damage that can occure to the shifting of the bike that I should look out for? Sorry for the noob questions, but I can already tell this bike and I are going to look very different by end of summer.

05-15-2006, 05:40 PM	#73
EVILONE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Western NC Oddometer: 1,315	I cant belive this thread is still goin!Way to go guys! Attached Images __________________ Dont be THAT guy!

05-15-2006, 05:43 PM	#74
EVILONE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Western NC Oddometer: 1,315	BTW....yes....I am a loser....lol __________________ Dont be THAT guy!

05-15-2006, 05:54 PM	#75
David_S Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Sullivan, Ohio Oddometer: 1,130	bonedale I just received this cover recommended by scootertrash. It's a pretty thick piece of aluminum and IMO will take quite a punch to push the shifter through it and then through the case. It's installed with RTV sealant so you can run a bead around the inside and outside edge and trim the excess once it cures and that'll give you a waterproof installation. The shifter appears to be made out of stamped steel rather than cast aluminum. It bends pretty easy so I doubt it'll damage anything inside. i guess a plus is it bends back easily also. With cast you only get one maybe two bends and then it breaks! Ride on, DS __________________ bikeless

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