DR 650 project: It's now a Beast! - Page 16

DRjoe · 11-17-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mezo

That`s going to be a proper Frankenstein`s Monster eh Joe

I can just see the first cop pulling you over wondering WTF is that ??

Mezo.

yep they'll wonder where the frame number is as well because its covered up by the fairing bracket and i don't think they'll be to impressed with the repositioned vin plate.

I hope they never ever make me get a road worthy on it.

DRjoe · 11-18-2009, 01:33 AM

I found some pictures.
A stock drz shock in a drz frame (note the distance between the top mount,the frame and reservoir)

The modified drz shock in the dr frame. The top mount is a lot closer to the frame than it is on the drz.

A shot showing angle i had to put on the reservoir so that it cleared the frame.

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Originally Posted by DRjoe

My shock was shorter by 5mm before i had it sprung and valved to suit the 650 with me on board and now it is the same length, the forks are a bit longer as well.
I had to cut the gas reservoir off the shock and reposition it so it would clear the frame but apparently other people who have fitted the shock have not had to do that.
There is no way the shock i have would have fitted without having the reservoir moved so there must be a difference between model/years.
You also need to shim the top mount with a few washers and shave a few mm of the linkage where the shock bolts to it.

If you have an entire drz front end (forks, wheel and light brackets) It will swap with no real troubles but you will need to reposition the key and maybe reduce the steering lock depending on what tank you use.
If you only get the forks you will need to make a caliper relocate bracket to fit the dr650 disc and you will need to make a few axle spacers and a light bracket.

DRjoe · 11-18-2009, 01:49 AM

Found some pics of the over sized oil cooler that i have started modifying to fit the dr.

13 row oil cooler bought from fleabay.

its the same width as the old one but its a bit longer. Them old dr ones can take a beating that is the one of the older bike and it still isn't leaking.

its a bit deeper to

The start of modifying the inlet and outlet to fit the stock dr oil lines.
The one next to it is the first attempt but it didn't weld very well because it was second hand and very dirty so it ended up having a leak.

Mezo · 11-18-2009, 02:04 AM

Hey Joe,

What was the oil cooler from Joe, ive been looking at them also on fleabay but was unsure which way to go, are you going to mount it under the light or keep it next to the frame downtube (stock) ?

Ah yeah how much did it cost as well Joe

Mezo.

DRjoe · 11-18-2009, 02:20 AM

The one i got was new and its quite good quality. I think it cost $50 + postage and it was called a 13 row oil cooler
Here you go i found an expensive one for you ebay ninja.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Al-Transmissi...item19b2f39a61
I have seen them come up as cheap as $30
I was going to mount it where the old one was but i'll see what it looks like when the new tank gets here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mezo

Hey Joe,

What was the oil cooler from Joe, ive been looking at them also on fleabay but was unsure which way to go, are you going to mount it under the light or keep it next to the frame downtube (stock) ?

Ah yeah how much did it cost as well Joe

Mezo.

mmitchell57 · 11-18-2009, 04:57 AM

Awesome gas tank steal! I'm looking forward to seeing it mounted up.

ADVJake · 11-18-2009, 05:03 AM

nice build Joe, its got me thinking

has anyone weighed the DR engine? curious how heavier it is than an XR650R engine. (40KG)

LukasM · 11-18-2009, 06:35 AM

690 tank will be a tight fit with the bigger cooler, mine just hits the cooler guard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADVJake

nice build Joe, its got me thinking

has anyone weighed the DR engine? curious how heavier it is than an XR650R engine. (40KG)

About 50kgs with oil and cooler.

NY T100 · 11-18-2009, 07:18 AM

ADVjake- I shipped my 2003 DR650 engine and it weighed 124 lbs. I get 56.24 kg with a conversion.

LukasM · 11-18-2009, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NY T100

ADVjake- I shipped my 2003 DR650 engine and it weighed 124 lbs. I get 56.24 kg with a conversion.

Was that just the engine or including packaging materials?

DRjoe · 11-18-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukasM

690 tank will be a tight fit with the bigger cooler, mine just hits the cooler guard.

About 50kgs with oil and cooler.

come on share the love lukas and post some pics

LukasM · 11-19-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRjoe

come on share the love lukas and post some pics

I'll try to get some pics tonight if I find the time. Otherwise I am afraid I am sharing the love in Poland until Sunday, hopefully with someone less hairy and manly than you.

NOSIGN · 11-19-2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukasM

I'll try to get some pics tonight if I find the time. Otherwise I am afraid I am sharing the love in Poland until Sunday, hopefully with someone less hairy and manly than you.

You're in my neck of the woods Lukas! Say hello to my mother country!

LukasM · 11-19-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NOSIGN

You're in my neck of the woods Lukas! Say hello to my mother country!

Will do, might even have a Slivovitz or 3 in your name.

When are you going to update us on your project, though?

ADVJake · 11-19-2009, 04:05 PM

Whats the DR's ground clearance once the suspension has been raised with WP/ DRZ shocks?
my bash plate use to get a big work out.

11-18-2009, 04:57 AM	#231
mmitchell57 Vulcan Halfbreed Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Two Hollars to the West, NC Oddometer: 2,193	Awesome gas tank steal! I'm looking forward to seeing it mounted up. __________________ Projects - www.Goomra.com 1969 CB350 - Restoration Project 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 - Restoration / DD project

11-18-2009, 05:03 AM	#232
ADVJake i like stuff Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 4,319	nice build Joe, its got me thinking has anyone weighed the DR engine? curious how heavier it is than an XR650R engine. (40KG) __________________ "And some guy said, let there be filtering, and we filtered and we saw that it was good, and hours became minutes..."

11-18-2009, 07:18 AM	#234
NY T100 n00b Joined: Jun 2009 Oddometer: 6	weight of DR engine ADVjake- I shipped my 2003 DR650 engine and it weighed 124 lbs. I get 56.24 kg with a conversion.

11-19-2009, 04:05 PM	#240
ADVJake i like stuff Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 4,319	Whats the DR's ground clearance once the suspension has been raised with WP/ DRZ shocks? my bash plate use to get a big work out. __________________ "And some guy said, let there be filtering, and we filtered and we saw that it was good, and hours became minutes..."

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11-18-2009, 01:49 AM	#228
DRjoe ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Sunshine coast qld Oddometer: 4,255	Found some pics of the over sized oil cooler that i have started modifying to fit the dr. 13 row oil cooler bought from fleabay. its the same width as the old one but its a bit longer. Them old dr ones can take a beating that is the one of the older bike and it still isn't leaking. its a bit deeper to The start of modifying the inlet and outlet to fit the stock dr oil lines. The one next to it is the first attempt but it didn't weld very well because it was second hand and very dirty so it ended up having a leak.

11-18-2009, 02:04 AM	#229
Mezo Banned Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Brisbane,Australia. Oddometer: 2,129	Hey Joe, What was the oil cooler from Joe, ive been looking at them also on fleabay but was unsure which way to go, are you going to mount it under the light or keep it next to the frame downtube (stock) ? Ah yeah how much did it cost as well Joe Mezo.