the DR200 thread - Page 380

kwayne · 06-13-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Klay

You mean it turns over easily?

yep

Klay · 06-13-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kwayne

yep

Then battery + starter are okay. Don't really know what to look at next...take out the plug and make sure you have a big fat spark, and if so, it's something with the carb maybe.

kwayne · 06-13-2012, 06:31 PM

yep. Brand new spark plug and its getting spark. What spark plug is recommended? I'm running an Autolite 4163

L1ability · 06-13-2012, 06:45 PM

although the autolite is a good plug id stick with the NGK DR8EA, or a D8EA, it was designed with that plug :p

AKohler883 · 06-14-2012, 12:13 PM

If anyone wants to know why you should not be using a Lithium battery on a motorcycle. PM me with an email address, I will send you a technical article written by the head electrical guy at BMW.

If you want to see a picture of what happens when you charge a ballistic too much, I can send you a picture.

There are reasons why the motorcycle manufacturers have not adopted this technology.

Wallrat · 06-14-2012, 01:15 PM

Lemme guess - fire danger? Considering you have a lithium battery in your cell phone that is just as likely to catch on fire I'm not too terribly worried. Besides, that's what insurance is for. I use lithium batteries all the time with my r/c planes and while I'm always cautious, I still use them and have yet to see a meltdown. I don't plan on leaving the ballistic hooked up to the tender as I did with the lead acid - plus there's no need since it will maintain a charge for a year or so.

AKohler883 · 06-14-2012, 01:28 PM

thats only part of it.... but the most scary part.

MorganSS · 06-14-2012, 04:47 PM

why do you want people to email you, just post the story and pic lol

tkent02 · 06-14-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MorganSS

why do you want people to email you, just post the story and pic lol

I've seen laptops light up on video, one big enough to start a thumper I wouldn't want coking off under my ass at a speed too high to jump off.

Dorito · 06-14-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallrat

Speaking of which:

Stock bars vs. Pro Taper Evo's: 36oz - 24oz = 0.75lb saved

Just curious, normally the weight helps dampen the vibrations. Have you noticed more 'buzziness' since adding the new bars?

AKohler883 · 06-14-2012, 05:39 PM

I would post, but I don't have a link. Just a .pdf file of the article. I know how to post a pic, but not a .pdf.
Sent 2 emails out from work today. Off for vacation next 3 days. Catch up with the other emails on Monday.

tony the tiger · 06-14-2012, 08:39 PM

132 miles 2.1 gallons... so I guess it doesn't matter if I romp on it or not

maybe I can tweak it a little leaner? At least it runs well, wheelies a lot easier now

Klay · 06-14-2012, 08:47 PM

If I wasn't in a cold climate, I would leave the jets stock. It's the driveability when half warmed up that I was going for. The jets that I have in there are the early Kientech settings...I think he's changed them somewhat.

MorganSS · 06-15-2012, 02:31 PM

I have someone coming to check out the bike tomorrow, hopefully getting a couple hundred more than what I paid for. I did find a 99 DR350 with 6K miles on it though. Any input on the 350s? I just need something bigger and hopefully something that can cruise at 70 mph. Havent done much research on them yet.

bross · 06-15-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MorganSS

I have someone coming to check out the bike tomorrow, hopefully getting a couple hundred more than what I paid for. I did find a 99 DR350 with 6K miles on it though. Any input on the 350s? I just need something bigger and hopefully something that can cruise at 70 mph. Havent done much research on them yet.

Do you have to have a dual sport? If you want to cruise at 70, you might be better off looking for a Ninja 250, CBR 250 etc. They're geared more for the street and would cruise better than any dual sport on the highway. Should be lots of Ninjas around, they've been building them longer than DRs.

06-14-2012, 01:15 PM	#5691
Wallrat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Orange County, Ca Oddometer: 314	Lemme guess - fire danger? Considering you have a lithium battery in your cell phone that is just as likely to catch on fire I'm not too terribly worried. Besides, that's what insurance is for. I use lithium batteries all the time with my r/c planes and while I'm always cautious, I still use them and have yet to see a meltdown. I don't plan on leaving the ballistic hooked up to the tender as I did with the lead acid - plus there's no need since it will maintain a charge for a year or so. __________________ 07 450EXC Wallrat screwed with this post 06-14-2012 at 01:24 PM

06-14-2012, 08:47 PM	#5698
Klay plainsman Joined: Nov 2005 Location: out in the great wide open Oddometer: 89,825	If I wasn't in a cold climate, I would leave the jets stock. It's the driveability when half warmed up that I was going for. The jets that I have in there are the early Kientech settings...I think he's changed them somewhat. __________________ _______

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06-13-2012, 06:31 PM	#5688
kwayne Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Mississippi Oddometer: 18	yep. Brand new spark plug and its getting spark. What spark plug is recommended? I'm running an Autolite 4163

06-13-2012, 06:45 PM	#5689
L1ability Accident Prone Joined: May 2012 Location: Niagara Falls, ON Oddometer: 34	although the autolite is a good plug id stick with the NGK DR8EA, or a D8EA, it was designed with that plug :p

06-14-2012, 12:13 PM	#5690
AKohler883 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Temple, PA Oddometer: 70	If anyone wants to know why you should not be using a Lithium battery on a motorcycle. PM me with an email address, I will send you a technical article written by the head electrical guy at BMW. If you want to see a picture of what happens when you charge a ballistic too much, I can send you a picture. There are reasons why the motorcycle manufacturers have not adopted this technology.

06-14-2012, 01:28 PM	#5692
AKohler883 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Temple, PA Oddometer: 70	thats only part of it.... but the most scary part.

06-14-2012, 04:47 PM	#5693
MorganSS Texan Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Kerrville Texas Oddometer: 81	why do you want people to email you, just post the story and pic lol

06-14-2012, 05:39 PM	#5696
AKohler883 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Temple, PA Oddometer: 70	I would post, but I don't have a link. Just a .pdf file of the article. I know how to post a pic, but not a .pdf. Sent 2 emails out from work today. Off for vacation next 3 days. Catch up with the other emails on Monday.

06-15-2012, 02:31 PM	#5699
MorganSS Texan Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Kerrville Texas Oddometer: 81	I have someone coming to check out the bike tomorrow, hopefully getting a couple hundred more than what I paid for. I did find a 99 DR350 with 6K miles on it though. Any input on the 350s? I just need something bigger and hopefully something that can cruise at 70 mph. Havent done much research on them yet.