Ottawa DR650 Riders

[TDY]

Hi Ottawa DR650 riders, We are increasing in numbers over the past couple of years and should have a place to get together.

I've started a thread on ADV for local Ottawa DR650 Riders to:
- discuss DR650 modifications
- exchange parts and ideas
- try out eachothers mods before doing our own
- help each other with troubleshooting and tuning
- pass along information on good deals on parts (group buys perhaps?)
- find riding buddies
- organize some rides

This thread is not to replace any of the existing Ottawa, DR650 or ride threads on ADV or elsewhere.
This is not a club or exclusive group, just a place to meet and talk local DR650

Cheers,

[thumpididump]

I'm in.

[TDY]

Wow that was fast Derek.

[shipwrek12001]

Terry started a thread.........................................

I don't qualify but I'll be here to lurk...

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by shipwrek12001

I don't qualify but I'll be here to lurk...

You rode my DR so perhaps you do qualify.

[dresda]

Hurray! So, who'll be out this Saturday!

[thumpididump]

Just happened to refresh my screen.

Originally Posted by TDY

Wow that was fast Derek.

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by dresda

Hurray! So, who'll be out this Saturday!

I bet we will - but not on the DRs. The BMWs have more capacity for heated gear of course.

[zaskar]

is peterborough too far to belong to the thread

[TDY]

No problem shipwrek I lurk everywhere on ADV

I like to pretend my DR is a dirt bike sometimes and for short rides I do alright. The Algonquin 2 Day trail ride after the rain last year was pushing it (literally) a bit too far. I also enjoy twisty pavement rides so long as I don't have to go more than 120 for any length of time to keep up.

My DR is a 2001 model baught new in 2002 but as you all know '96 to '12 are all the same until we get creative. Here for your amusement is my mod list:
- Dynojet kit and opened top of air box
- Twin Air air filter
- NGK Iridium spark plugs
- loctite on the NSU screws
- GSXR muffler with FMF spark arrestor screen
- DR250 tail light
- removed lower fender
- LED stick on licence light
- Seat Concepts seat
- IMS tank
- EvoMx Fuel tank foam
- Ricochet (Utah sport cycle) skid plate
- headlight relays with direct wire to battery
- Fastway foot-pegs
- Galfer wave rotors
- Galfer steel front brake hose
- Cogent Dynamics rebuilt shock
- Race Tech Cartridge Emulators
- Ebach .47 kg/mm fork springs
- extended fuel screw
- Dual Star heated grips
- home made bar risers
- OEM Speedo removed
- Garmin 60cx as speedo and trip meter
- speedo eliminator spacer on front axle
- Ken Sean mirrors
- Emgo hand protectors with Acerbis wind deflectors
- Hippo Hands hand muffs
- home made extended lower chain guide
- 520 x-ring chain, 15:47 sprockets
- ignition switch and steering lock removed
- D606 on the rear tire, Pirelli Scorpion Pro front

[TDY]

Originally Posted by zaskar

is peterborough too far to belong to the thread

You will have to head to the Ottawa area (Calabogie or Limerick forest) this summer for a ride to qualify. Otherwise it will be hard for me to try out your bike.

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by TDY

My DR is a 2001 model baught new in 2002 but as you all know '06 to '12 are all the same until we get creative.

You mean '96 to '12, of course...

'96 was the best year, I hear.

[Drif10]

Lowly 350 riders left behind...

But my 350 does have dr650 fork springs.

[Booyashaka]

Cool, I'm in.I'm getting itchy to start taking stuff apart and bolting new stuff on I might be in need of some sage DR guru advice. I look forward to meeting/riding with some of you this spring/summer

[dirtyrod]

Sounds great to me!
Now lets get together for a beer somewhere, just keep me away from any firewood or logs on the floor where ever it is.