DR750 & DR800 owners thread

[robmoto]

Originally Posted by shannonr73

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

Shannon, it was good to finally meet up with you mate no 20G is to much it would be closer to 10G

I like the quaka now you have the best of both worlds seeing it allso came with the standard rims as well just a quick change and ready for the dirt beauty mate well done and thanks for the 750 its in bits allready.

[robmoto]

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

The ticking noise may be the adjustment of the valve decompresor if is to tight or to loose I think from memory the front and back edges of the flat spot on the shaft maybe just touching the rockers if not adjusted to the right clearences as per manual.

I dont know for sure but when you first start the bike before it gets hot you may be able to put your finger on the end of it and see if you can feel any tapping by touching the compressor shaft

[robmoto]

I have been rather busy lately and once again forgot my forrum duties hi everyone and welcome to the new fellas

[Seppo]

Hey,
I took of the swingarm of my BIG today and i think i will have to replace the needle bearings. does anyone of you know the exact type of the bearings? i want to buy them in a local shop, cause i don´t want to wait 2 weeks for delivery. the bike should be ready till christmas, cause later, time is limited.
cheers
seppo

Originally Posted by ReaperX

Hi there M8's
I'm in need of a fairing for my DR800 left handside in red, well any colour really I can paint it red l8er. any ideas where can I find some spares?
Many Thx
Keep biking and keep smiling

Hi there welcome to the forum I have some left over so look some pages erlier http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...62489&page=345

[shannonr73]

Hi to all the new guys joining! Man this place is hard to keep up with..

Rob you already have it in peices? Man you work fast.. Keep up the pics!

Off on a few days holidays with the kids.

[ausibatla]

Want to lower your DR 750 or 800. This mob in England can supply rear spring and shock.

http://vyxxn.co.uk/catalog/custom-mo...html?btype=sfc

Cheers.

[MCmad]

Originally Posted by shannonr73

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

It went today and now I hold the Blood money in my hand

I will have to go buy a set of new tires for my Tuono and a front for the Dr to cheer myself up tomorrow

those were the days, yes it was the Dr that roosted the Domi ( what a bully)

[DrBigEd]

Blood money it is and that BIG of yours is just a bully.

Sometimes one has to just let go...

[jabroka]

Originally Posted by Seppo

Hey,
I took of the swingarm of my BIG today and i think i will have to replace the needle bearings. does anyone of you know the exact type of the bearings? i want to buy them in a local shop, cause i don´t want to wait 2 weeks for delivery. the bike should be ready till christmas, cause later, time is limited.
cheers
seppo

Hi Seppo.. I think your better option is to buy an All Balls kit for a DR650.. it comes with seals, bearings and bearing races.. and its not expensive at all.. i got a kit on ebay for about $20 i think it retails around $50.. way cheaper than buying OEM parts..

[robmoto]

Now that looks nice perfect job there

[robszombie]

Originally Posted by chris3155

bluesman I have heard of tradesmen heading abroad to find work though I dont know any personally .Because of the recession here has affected the building trade hard. I think Ladder hit it on the head.
Dont worry too much about being hard on them we Irish have thick skin
However there are chancers about

I had to do this to my mower to start it after I collected it from a "repairman"
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/s...g?t=1244571390

Chris/Bluesman, I lived in Germany for a few years & used to bump into those Irish Tarmac lads now & again. Most are/were Irish travellers & used to move all over Europe to do work like this for private people & town councils etc when they could. You were right to watch them & inspect the work as they went along as it was for cash & you'll never catch up on them if anything goes wrong. Hope the driveway is still holding up, sorry haven't been keeping up to date with the DR thread for a long time, have alot of catching up to do. Happy Christmas to all DR owners out there.

Robs.

[chris3155]

Hi all,
Hey Robs,
I got my bike back after service and engine work forks swinger etc.
It' been about 4 years since I started it I forgot how good the big single sounds ( I even thaught about giving it away about 2 years ago )
After the new year and when I get my garage sorted I will start modifying clocks (again ) for warning lights and finishing some cosmetic work, think I might make a new carrier
( I like the look of Nave's )
I think I might get the seat reshaped again it's a bit high at the back.
Mount new headlight(s)
dont know yet
Anyway here are some pics hope you guys like them.






Merry Christmas to you all
Chris

[MCmad]

Originally Posted by DrBigEd

Blood money it is and that BIG of yours is just a bully.

Sometimes one has to just let go...

The Domi didn't have a chance really, though it was better off road than the DR it couldn't come close to matching it for grunt and road munching

Running up the beach the Dr would laugh at the sand where as the Domi would groan a little, but still a good friend that I will miss

Old pic



Chris, very nice , I'm more and more warming to the Big DRs road abilities in the real world I have little problem keeping up with my mates KTM690 SM in the tight going even without the motard wheels , but they sure would allow me to relax a bit more though , but now Ive lost domi I will have to go back to Universal tires for the odd sand dune excursion , though the rear road tire was ok on the metal

Again, nice

[DrBigEd]

Hi gang

I need help. I need the center tank cover. I lost one on UK eBay for GBP7.50 because the seller wouldn't ship to South Africa. Anyone has one for sale? Please help.

Nr 13 in the picture below...