The 650 Dakar Thread - Page 503

twinrider · 02-26-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redbastard

the ADVmonser LED is a perfect high beam and for $120

I'll be interested in how long the led lasts. I had five die on me over a 10 month span on two different bikes (TDM900 and F650GS) and my friend had two die on his FJR. Disappointing because the light output is good and the size is perfect.

GSBS · 02-26-2012, 04:37 PM

rmarkr,

What rear fender is this????

Great job on the tail section... I'm about to do something (mine was wrecked and is now a piece off a KTM EXC with tail light, held on by zipties).

Thanks!

redbastard · 02-26-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinrider

I'll be interested in how long the led lasts. I had five die on me over a 10 month span on two different bikes (TDM900 and F650GS) and my friend had two die on his FJR. Disappointing because the light output is good and the size is perfect.

LED lights like this get hot. I hope I can keep the light alive by only running the light when the bike is moving. I may even try to find some sort of heat sink.

twinrider · 02-26-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by redbastard

LED lights like this get hot. I hope I can keep the light alive by only running the light when the bike is moving. I may even try to find some sort of heat sink.

I wired mine to run only when I went to high beam and being in Japan with lots of traffic I didn't use them very often. But they still died. Once Sanjoh stopped warrantying them (10 months into ownership) I gave up.

Now considering either Rigid Dually D2s or Denali D2s. The former has much more power but the latter would fit better on my beak's light bracket.

kubiak · 02-27-2012, 11:04 AM

anyone have a pic of the throttle cable routing through the bars for the dakar? im running mine under the handlebar but it doesnt seem right.

rc mad · 02-27-2012, 11:45 AM

I'm just working on removing the rear plastics too

Guess it's contagious, mines got to incorporate the top box mount tho, got to get a new one lasercut!

kubiak · 02-27-2012, 08:19 PM

still trying different exhaust mufflers on the dakar and now took off the fmf q2 and put on a fmf q4. q4 is quieter than the q2 with the quietcore insert for sure. dont know if it comes stock with the quietcore insert though. just got a powercore 4 spark arrester screen to replace the quietcore spark arrester screen and now the thing sounds mean! not too loud but its got the good ol deep bark i like.

Dan Alexander · 02-27-2012, 08:36 PM

I've got a Remus sitting here that I'm thinking about using the grinder on

Anyone weld the crossover shut and just use the left side?

I'd think it would sound like a staintune but .....

ferals5 · 02-27-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

I've got a Remus sitting here that I'm thinking about using the grinder on

Anyone weld the crossover shut and just use the left side?

I'd think it would sound like a staintune but .....

I'm just using the right side.... no noise difference but she sure breaths better

Dan Alexander · 02-28-2012, 07:37 AM

did you just weld the crossover shut or cut it right off flush?

Pics??

divimon2000 · 02-28-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kubiak

anyone have a pic of the throttle cable routing through the bars for the dakar? im running mine under the handlebar but it doesnt seem right.

This is how it starts, then ties to stem.

kubiak · 02-28-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by divimon2000

This is how it starts, then ties to stem.

ok now i see, i had mine going under the bar through the bar clamps which didnt seem right. i will route it different as soon as i get my new bars delivered. thanks!

Parx400 · 02-28-2012, 11:29 AM

with the 48mm forks mine cant go out side of the forks. At full lock to the left it pushed the cable and pulls the TB open just a hair. I cant seem to fix it.

tomatoe333 · 02-28-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kubiak

ok now i see, i had mine going under the bar through the bar clamps which didnt seem right. i will route it different as soon as i get my new bars delivered. thanks!

There should be a plastic clip that attaches the cable to the side of the handlebar, just below the crosspiece.

rmarkr · 02-28-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GSBS

rmarkr,

What rear fender is this????

Great job on the tail section... I'm about to do something (mine was wrecked and is now a piece off a KTM EXC with tail light, held on by zipties).

Thanks!

I think the (piece of) fender is either from a KLR or YZf rear. I just bought an after market fender that looked wide, and with few cut outs.

No build thread, but some more info/pics on the Yamaha forks thread

02-26-2012, 04:37 PM	#7532
GSBS FunHog Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Blount Springs, AL Oddometer: 3,452	Rear Fender... rmarkr, What rear fender is this???? Great job on the tail section... I'm about to do something (mine was wrecked and is now a piece off a KTM EXC with tail light, held on by zipties). Thanks! __________________ My book's website (Now Available) 2003 BMW F650 Dakar (Back from the Brink) 2003 Victory V92C + Velorex sidecar chassis + Harley sidecar body (Canine Chariot) 2010 WR250R (Twiggy)

02-27-2012, 11:45 AM	#7536
rc mad Physycotic gecko Joined: May 2006 Location: Skuma's homestead Oddometer: 1,313	I'm just working on removing the rear plastics too Guess it's contagious, mines got to incorporate the top box mount tho, got to get a new one lasercut! __________________ "Mad Science" means never stopping to ask "what's the worst thing that could happen? Smugmug photo site discount coupon X0gojbokG3nBM

02-27-2012, 08:36 PM	#7538
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,780	I've got a Remus sitting here that I'm thinking about using the grinder on Anyone weld the crossover shut and just use the left side? I'd think it would sound like a staintune but ..... __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

02-28-2012, 07:37 AM	#7540
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,780	did you just weld the crossover shut or cut it right off flush? Pics?? __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

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02-27-2012, 11:04 AM	#7535
kubiak Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: madera california Oddometer: 4,139	anyone have a pic of the throttle cable routing through the bars for the dakar? im running mine under the handlebar but it doesnt seem right.

02-27-2012, 08:19 PM	#7537
kubiak Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: madera california Oddometer: 4,139	still trying different exhaust mufflers on the dakar and now took off the fmf q2 and put on a fmf q4. q4 is quieter than the q2 with the quietcore insert for sure. dont know if it comes stock with the quietcore insert though. just got a powercore 4 spark arrester screen to replace the quietcore spark arrester screen and now the thing sounds mean! not too loud but its got the good ol deep bark i like.

02-28-2012, 11:29 AM	#7543
Parx400 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Oddometer: 1,052	with the 48mm forks mine cant go out side of the forks. At full lock to the left it pushed the cable and pulls the TB open just a hair. I cant seem to fix it.