DR750 & DR800 owners thread

[mousitsas]

Originally Posted by ReaperX

Hi guys
I have a problem with my DR800 it seems that I have a noise like a clock , like this, tic tic tic tic tic tic, it's not very loud but it's not right either, can any one share any light on this matter, I just brought the bike and I don't want to spend a lot of money in having it repaired.
Any sugestions will be greatfully apreciated.
Many thx

'sounds' like a cam chain issue to me.

[ReaperX]

Originally Posted by mousitsas

'sounds' like a cam chain issue to me.

Thx M8
Would it be expensive to repaired? and can I do it myself?
Many Thx Again

[Ladder106]

Hiya Reaper

Any more ideas on the noise? Does it increase with revs or does it increase with speed of the bike (coasting with the clutch disengaged)?

I'm betting on engine noise and that it's cause by a loose cam chain and/or too much valve lash (clearance) in one or more valves.

If you're used to water cooled modern machines, you'll generally hear more engine noises from your DR than your other bike(s). There are no water jackets to insulate sound and the cooling fins kinda vibrate like speakers.

Here's what I'd do:

I'd begin by draining the oil....and you'll need a new left side case cover gasket. (unless you're very very careful or very very lucky - maybe both)

.....then remove the left side case (trying to preserve the gasket if possible) When removing this you are separating a large piece of metal from the center of a large circular magnet so expect resistance. Try to move the case at 90 deg to the bike. The magnet makes this "interesting"

.....then adjust the cam chain tension See: http://home.germany.net/avehrenb/DR800maintenance.html

.....then adjust the valves See:
http://home.germany.net/avehrenb/DR800maintenance.html

Those sites will get you started if you require particular assistance for doing any of these jobs, you can get it here.

Maybe other riders can assist with sites with more complete photos but that's what I had on hand for reference.

It's basic service so dunno what you'd pay to have a shop complete the job in your part of the world. But.....the cam chain service is particular to this bike and not very common. So be certain the shop has a service manual or experience with the big DRs before letting them loose inside the left side of the engine.

For replacement oil, see the previous 10 or so posts.

If you found this helpful, you owe us photos (see, we've held you hostage already). For assistance with that (the photos) see: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=919

[ReaperX]

Originally Posted by Ladder106

Hiya Reaper

Any more ideas on the noise? Does it increase with revs or does it increase with speed of the bike (coasting with the clutch disengaged)?

I'm betting on engine noise and that it's cause by a loose cam chain and/or too much valve lash (clearance) in one or more valves.

If you're used to water cooled modern machines, you'll generally hear more engine noises from your DR than your other bike(s). There are no water jackets to insulate sound and the cooling fins kinda vibrate like speakers.

Here's what I'd do:

I'd begin by draining the oil....and you'll need a new left side case cover gasket. (unless you're very very careful or very very lucky - maybe both)

.....then remove the left side case (trying to preserve the gasket if possible) When removing this you are separating a large piece of metal from the center of a large circular magnet so expect resistance. Try to move the case at 90 deg to the bike. The magnet makes this "interesting"

.....then adjust the cam chain tension See: http://home.germany.net/avehrenb/DR800maintenance.html

.....then adjust the valves See:
http://home.germany.net/avehrenb/DR800maintenance.html

Those sites will get you started if you require particular assistance for doing any of these jobs, you can get it here.

Maybe other riders can assist with sites with more complete photos but that's what I had on hand for reference.

It's basic service so dunno what you'd pay to have a shop complete the job in your part of the world. But.....the cam chain service is particular to this bike and not very common. So be certain the shop has a service manual or experience with the big DRs before letting them loose inside the left side of the engine.

For replacement oil, see the previous 10 or so posts.

If you found this helpful, you owe us photos (see, we've held you hostage already). For assistance with that (the photos) see: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=919

Many thx M8. Wow I'm very impress with this site you all are very helpfull.
Yes the noises increases in speed not loudness when I rev the bike. and I would take a look at the sites and I would attemt this myself, I'm prete well knowlege in mechanics so I think I will be fine.
Many thx again M8

And yes I will post some pics of the bike.
Thx

[Ladder106]

I'm prete well knowlege in mechanics so I think I will be fine.

Good....then I can also tell you to expect a few gears and washers from the starter motor gear train to come away with the left side cover (and some will remain in the main engine case half) depending on how they stick to the oil film.

It looks complicated at first but pretty much only goes back together one way.

[Rajni]

Hi All,

Good to brought up the oil issue i8lusaka, I wanted to ask as well, because there is a BIG debate on the Hungarian DRBIG Forum about the oils.

Lods of guys prefer the 10w-40 semi syntetic oil,but they reckon 15w-50 for the bikes with higher mileage. Someone likes the Mineral....

Anyone knows anything about the Texaco oils?

thanks
Gabor

Originally Posted by i8lusaka

Sorry guys but this have for shore been up befor but I can not find it so her I go again
what oil type du you use Mineral, Semi syntetic or fully syntetic

[mousitsas]

Originally Posted by Rajni

Hi All,

Good to brought up the oil issue i8lusaka, I wanted to ask as well, because there is a BIG debate on the Hungarian DRBIG Forum about the oils.

Lods of guys prefer the 10w-40 semi syntetic oil,but they reckon 15w-50 for the bikes with higher mileage. Someone likes the Mineral....

Anyone knows anything about the Texaco oils?

thanks
Gabor

My advice.
1)Keep to the viscosity the manufacturer recommends and switch to higher only when riding in hot places.
2)Use semi and change it often. Keep your changes to 2000km and you cant go wrong. Its better to use a little bit cheaper oil and change it more often than use an expensive and let it become tar.
3) If you feel compeled to use car oil, dont listen to the naysayers without doing some search before!

[Megamoto]

Originally Posted by robmoto

OK, now chainlube wax or oil.
I like wax myself

Rob,
I've a Scottoiler. One drip every 40 seconds at tick over. I adjusted my first chain 3 times and ran it for 25,000 miles (too much sideways slop). The second one did 15,000 miles (not OE and changed it 'cause I ran out of adjustment).

http://www.scottoiler.com/default.asp

[snocross]

Hi ReaperX!!

Is the sound from engine similar to this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqZkiTAJzX0

I had this pretty loud tictictic sound from the engine maybe half of the last summer, but that did not bother too much. My bike is spending wintertime in warm carage in other town so i think i try to find out what causes that noise in the spring. We have -15 celsius right now and had -25 couple of days ago so no ridin for a while.

Sad we have only just few centimeters of snow. I heard it has snowed today half a meter snow somewhere in the USA.

So all in all if the sound is similar and you find the right source let me know! Pictures of your bike wanted!

[ReaperX]

Originally Posted by snocross

Hi ReaperX!!

Is the sound from engine similar to this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqZkiTAJzX0

Yes it sounds like that, I try to recor it tomorrow for you.
But thx for the response.
Many Thx

[shannonr73]

Hey guys.. I know this isnt what we talk about on here.. But this is my temporary DR (KLX300) whilst Robmoto gets to work on the BIG .. I didnt think about how much money and time rob puts into his bikes.. May cost me $20000 to buy her back

[MCmad]

Hi Shannon, arr variety its a good thing that I'm somewhat guilty of myself

looks cool, and I bet your still having fun

[shannonr73]

My test pilot working on the new one! Yes Variety is great but wish I could just have a garage full of them all to play with

[MCmad]

Seldom do I ride the same bike more than twice in row, but hay I need help

and just to remove some guilt from my life I recently sold my Honda Dominator, though the the guy hasnt picked it up yet ,lets just hope he changes his mind

So long my friend

[shannonr73]

I know how you feel.. Good old Dominators! Off for a test ride now..