Mezo`s DR650 rebuild - Page 5

DRjoe · 10-31-2009, 02:44 AM

Well done mate.
From the pics it looks like its done no off road work.

Shame about the big hole in the frame.

When i was ringing around the wreckers yards looking for an engine i got basically the same story from all of them and that was the dr650 was such good motor everyone wanted it for buggy and kart projects.
They get them in but there gone real quick.

I did find one in nsw it was out of a burnt out dr it had melted engine cases and the head was screwed but he still wanted $950 for it.

Have you thought about finding a freewind engine as i think there the same as the dr apart from the head supposedly they have bigger valves to suit there twin carbs.

stevh0 · 10-31-2009, 04:25 AM

good thread... subscribed...

DRjoe · 10-31-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mezo

Thanks so much for the constructive advice there Joe, i will return the favor on your thread

Not sure how id go with a different engine in regards to registering the thing back on the road, they are pretty funny about stuff like that.

Im either going to make an identical twin of what im building now or a mad street thrasher (with an extreme engine) sort of an EVIL street twin

One things for certain, my build just became a little longer

Mezo.

Yea well I'm fresh out of ideas for my build so i may as well stick my nose in hear.
How does it work in regards to registration when you go to register the bike and it's frame and engine number dont match up. Do you have to have proof of purchase of the engine as well as the bike.

NordieBoy · 10-31-2009, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRjoe

Yea well I'm fresh out of ideas for my build so i may as well stick my nose in hear.
How does it work in regards to registration when you go to register the bike and it's frame and engine number dont match up. Do you have to have proof of purchase of the engine as well as the bike.

I'm about to find this out over here as mine has been re-engined too.

NOSIGN · 10-31-2009, 06:29 AM

i rebuilt a CRX coupe once and fitted a new engine here in Vic and all they's wanted was proof of purchase. I imagine she'll be right.

How are the swingarm & cusion bearings Meez? If they're like new, perhaps you want to name a price?

LukasM · 10-31-2009, 07:49 PM

I don't know how much of an effect the 5mm longer shock will have on the actual rear height, but it might just balance out the longer front forks. If your WPs also have 305mm travel they should be 25mm longer than stock.

Time to get out the tape measure!

NordieBoy · 10-31-2009, 09:09 PM

Good stuff

Sucks2drive · 11-01-2009, 01:04 AM

NordieBoy · 11-01-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mezo

So time to put my Marigolds back on & dive in to the swingarm clean, its never been out before & thick with oil & crap.

The crap stops stones hitting the alloy

Exile · 12-02-2009, 09:48 PM

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Hmmm, what color to paint this one ?

Hot Pink!

No, but seriously hot pink.

Any more progress on this?

macdesign · 12-03-2009, 12:00 AM

Mezo, you've just 'fessed up that you know about the Blue Oyster Bar so what's the big deal about a HOT PINK bike!?
You can just see all the bystanders "It's .... it's .....it's MEZO ON A HOT PINK BIKE!!!!!"

But those of us that know you would simply think "Ah, that's our Mezo. Too cool for school

"

Keep up the good work and the equally entertaining thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mezo

Hot Pink !!

Oh yeah i can just see it, 43 yr old single guy on a Pink bike, id never live that one down.

Exile? ah Seeking Zero, good of you to cross post your DR650 Stator Rewind

Im going to stick with original plan of white on bike 1, and if i can`t think of a better design for the second ill do it white as well, the thought of a matching pair appeals to me for some reason or just to have a spare white frame if i don't build two bikes.

No physical progress because no money in pockets right now, i build this project as funds allow & right now they don't allow it, no work at moment

I have secured a barell from Lukas, and that is now in Jeffs hands at Proycycle ready to get its new sleeve (725cc).

So just subscribe to the thread, it will get done im 100% sure of that.

Mezo.

Exile · 12-03-2009, 08:10 AM

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Im going to stick with original plan of white on bike 1

How upsetting. :(

Ah well, I will be waiting impatiently.

Quote:

Exile? ah Seeking Zero, good of you to cross post your DR650 Stator Rewind

Good of you to recognize me.

rockjohn · 12-06-2009, 06:41 PM

Looking to buy a DR, lots of great info. Will we see the 720 kit soon, I'm 250 so more power is a good thing.

NOSIGN · 12-06-2009, 10:19 PM

Dont worry Mezo... with a new wife and kid, it looks like it's going to take me a year or two to get my DR going too

Kurlee · 01-23-2010, 08:22 PM

Any progress in the new year?

10-31-2009, 04:25 AM	#62
stevh0 Desktop Adventurer. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa Oddometer: 1,113	good thread... subscribed... __________________ KTM Adventure 950S Honda XR650R Suzuki DRZ400S & M Honda XR125L

10-31-2009, 06:29 AM	#65
NOSIGN Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, VIc Oddometer: 94	proof of pucrchase i rebuilt a CRX coupe once and fitted a new engine here in Vic and all they's wanted was proof of purchase. I imagine she'll be right. How are the swingarm & cusion bearings Meez? If they're like new, perhaps you want to name a price? __________________ NOSIGN DR650SE ('97) current project CBR954 ('03) daily ride CBR900 ('96) the 'ol days CR250 ('03), 125 ('89), 80 ('85) the 'ol days KX80 ('92) the 'ol days

10-31-2009, 07:49 PM	#66
LukasM Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Oddometer: 4,942	I don't know how much of an effect the 5mm longer shock will have on the actual rear height, but it might just balance out the longer front forks. If your WPs also have 305mm travel they should be 25mm longer than stock. Time to get out the tape measure! __________________ Proud member of the HUSABERG ADVENTURE TEAM! '12 Husaberg FE570, 09 KTM XC-F/ 450 RFS hybrid, 07 KTM 450 SMR, 08+09 BMW F650GS twins/F800GS conversion, 03+05 YZF-R6

12-06-2009, 06:41 PM	#73
rockjohn Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: VA Oddometer: 567	Looking to buy a DR, lots of great info. Will we see the 720 kit soon, I'm 250 so more power is a good thing. __________________ Knuckle Dragging Silver Back Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow

12-06-2009, 10:19 PM	#74
NOSIGN Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, VIc Oddometer: 94	Dont worry Mezo... with a new wife and kid, it looks like it's going to take me a year or two to get my DR going too __________________ NOSIGN DR650SE ('97) current project CBR954 ('03) daily ride CBR900 ('96) the 'ol days CR250 ('03), 125 ('89), 80 ('85) the 'ol days KX80 ('92) the 'ol days

10-31-2009, 02:44 AM	#61
DRjoe Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Sunshine coast qld Oddometer: 4,296	Well done mate. From the pics it looks like its done no off road work. Shame about the big hole in the frame. When i was ringing around the wreckers yards looking for an engine i got basically the same story from all of them and that was the dr650 was such good motor everyone wanted it for buggy and kart projects. They get them in but there gone real quick. I did find one in nsw it was out of a burnt out dr it had melted engine cases and the head was screwed but he still wanted $950 for it. Have you thought about finding a freewind engine as i think there the same as the dr apart from the head supposedly they have bigger valves to suit there twin carbs.

10-31-2009, 09:09 PM	#67
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