the DR650 thread

[garymonster]

I can understand the need for more range, but what's it like riding with all that extra fuel weight up high???

[alprosound]

Originally Posted by garymonster

I can understand the need for more range, but what's it like riding with all that extra fuel weight up high???

Add to that question:

Will my Wolfman Tank Bag fit it?
What range are you getting?
Do I have to purchase a petcock for it or does it come with one?
Do I have to replace my stock seat? (Not that I'm looking for an excuse to get rid of it...)

[garymonster]

Adventure riders get out there and just go. Camp, go. Camp, go if I understand correctly. Do you bring lots of money or do it on the cheap. I guess what I'm driving at here is do you occasionally take showers or just come back smelling like a French whore? (no offense, Eddy, really)

Curious.

[Mojave Jack]

Hi there, I love my yellow IMS tank:

1. increased range necessary for boondocks in CA desert...I have gone about 242 miles on a long Joshua Tree day, including sand work in Dale Mining district, some highway cruising with hwypegs (such a great addition as I am 6'3"),...I had more in the tank but, I don't want to carry the traditional metal cannisters for white fuel used by backpackers anymore, as I fall occasionally...which has yet to affect the IMS tank...
2. At first, the tank wasn't holding nearly 4.9 gallons, somehow holds more now after heat and gasoline mass have stretched the tank?
3. Coming down Lippencott road in Death Valley (severe rocks, steep grade, oh sh#t speeds), the bigger tank was great for holding bike with knees so upper body could use to actually steer and relax
4.it comes with IMS petcock, but was tricky and leaking at first, then sanded the contact point and is fine now, do not over tigthen
5. cons - the yellow IMS tank is slippery surface for gripping with lower body, and when full the bike feels pretty top heavy, but the power and more time in the saddle really made a difference from that day two and beyond re-learning of skills etc...If I had to, I would utilize the cheap pep boys gas tank panniers that surround the gas filler cap but go under the actual gas cap and then attach at the bottom of the bags with velcro (yes, it stuck to the plastic after alcohol treatment to it)...this is where I used to carry cannisters with stock tank, but now carry gatoraides and red bulls etc (no vodka of course)...I do have a great used Corbin for this specific tank, which has made one helluva difference in comfort and long range!!! I cannot emphasize enough how the stock brick hurt, even with dirt work standing and such...it was bad enough that I actually wanted to stop riding as I was not having fun, especially on the highway jaunts...now the corbin is so comfortable, 2-3 inches taller for me, wider, I can go way beyond 242 miles forgetting about my larger than average, 260lb frame ass...I too would love a little more power, but need mpg...all I am missing for long range and camping is some decent pannier racks...my homemades made my bag hit the tire on the left occasionally and will eventually ruin something I don't want ruined...thanks for letting me rant on in this thread...I used to use my stock seat with the IMS tank with no problems, it is only the corbin that needs to know whether you have the IMS or stock tank...oh, and I did have to plug two rubber hoses from the carb with golf tees and wire wrap to seal them, but this suzuki engine is just so great...I did switch to Rotella full synthetic at 400 miles (early I know) after reading an article about "all you wanted to know about motor oil" somewhere on the web...I have had no problems with slippage or anyother problems with this set up, even in CA summer deserts! Once i have the pannier racks for ultralight camping, I'll see you guys off the mojave road...

[rosscoact]

Originally Posted by garymonster

Adventure riders get out there and just go. Camp, go. Camp, go if I understand correctly. Do you bring lots of money or do it on the cheap. I guess what I'm driving at here is do you occasionally take showers or just come back smelling like a French whore? (no offense, Eddy, really)

Curious.

I've never smelled a French whore but if they smell anything like me after a a trip then I cannot imagine how they make any money. Sure, a shower in a caravan park is a nice luxury after a long day's ride but given the choice of a shower and steath camping with a fire but coming home stinking, I'll take the latter everyday.

Besides, I don't smell myself after the second day and the long hot shower you have when you come home could pocssibly be one of the most glorious things one can experience.

rossco

[Old_Lion]

Originally Posted by garymonster

The tail rack is the perfect size for me but you should probably keep the stock tail light which will stick out behind the rack. Both items are made very well and the fit is excellent. They are not as heavy as they look. Not heavy at all, really. I'm not going to be using mine (the pannier racks) so if you want them they're yours for 75% of the ebay price + shipping. Never been mounted. Hardware included. So, $63.75 + shipping.

Do these side racks fit below the Ebay BBQ rack?

[DirtHopper]

Originally Posted by Old_Lion

Do these side racks fit below the Ebay BBQ rack?

Looking at the picture, i say yes they do

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by garymonster

Adventure riders get out there and just go. Camp, go. Camp, go if I understand correctly. Do you bring lots of money or do it on the cheap. I guess what I'm driving at here is do you occasionally take showers or just come back smelling like a French whore? (no offense, Eddy, really)

Curious.

Gary , u r soooo cool French whore does smell horrible ,or i guess any kind of whore

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by krazykat

whats the real life gear to speed ratio on the dr650? i have the new 07 and suzukis recommended up and down shifting seem way too low. this is my first 'thumper' so i'm not sure if i'm lugging the engine or thats the way single cylinders feel. thanks.

they want u to shift this way to keep the engin out of stress ,& low revs on the crankcase .after a while when ur engin well broking in ,put the the right oil ( like synthetic 10w 40 ) and do ur valves adjustement every 6000 miles ,u should be fine to revs it after .

[Old_Lion]

Originally Posted by DirtHopper

Looking at the picture, i say yes they do

Looking at the pictures - if I need to take off the plastic panels do I have to remove the side racks?

[DRDude]

I did the Dynajet mod, and all I can say is holy crap!!! That is wild. I'm putting the 15t back on because I'm commuting and because I don't think it will be necessary. The only thing I can say about it is that you may need to know the basics of the carb, which I did not, but I learned. It's pretty obvious. Great mod.
Thanks for the help.

[CaptTurbo]

Originally Posted by Old_Lion

Looking at the pictures - if I need to take off the plastic panels do I have to remove the side racks?

The short answer is yes. I can and did change the seat just yesterday when I put the new Corbin on the bike without removing them. I had to bend the side plates out a bit to get to the bolts. If you need the side plates off, you do need to remove the racks but that is no big deal.

[LoriKTM]

Originally Posted by Old_Lion

Do these side racks fit below the Ebay BBQ rack?

They do. I have the BBQ rack on my DR650, and fitted the e-bay side racks on as well. You'll need to buy a longer bolt for the left rear mount, as it uses the same mount location as the BBQ rack on that side.

The BBQ and side racks have held up well so far, including a 1300 mile trip down the Continental Divide loaded with soft panniers.

[CaptTurbo]

DRdude, please let us know exactly what mod/s you did with the re-jet. Also I would like to hear more of the results after you have more time with it since I have a kit sitting here waiting for me to have time to play. Thanks.

I'm trying to figure out how far I want to go. I want to up the juice without destroying the fuel economy too much. I'm waiting for the extended mixture screw from Jessie to arrive before I get started.

[bross]

We keep our DRs in storage and I want to get them ready for winter. As I'm flying, I can't take my whole toolbox and just want to take the few wrenches I need. Can someone confirm the wrench sizes for the drain bolt and the 3 filter bolts. Thanks.