The 'No Pissin and Moanin' DR650 Thread - Page 26

sandwash · 08-02-2012, 06:49 AM

Thats a 97?
What no purple frame?This is my 97,did change the yellow gatiers to black though:

Rob.G · 08-02-2012, 07:09 AM

Looks like some of the frame was painted.

Rob

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plutonic · 08-02-2012, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandwash

Thats a 97?
What no purple frame?This is my 97,did change the yellow gatiers to black though:

Yup, that's a '97 but the PO couldn't get on with the ~~ugly~~ contemporary color of the frame, so he covered it with black stickers and some spray can paint.

Trespasser · 08-05-2012, 12:33 AM

I like the no blinkers look.

Keeps em' guessing

Trespasser · 08-05-2012, 01:06 AM

I don't know why there's a guy barfing in my title, but let's get on with it. Where I live, in the Merced River canyon just outside Yosemite Valley, we have the distinction of having the only traffic light in Mariposa County, which, until the need for our light arose, was the last county in the state of California to lack a traffic signal. However, ours doesn't really count because it's just one of those temporary road construction types for alternating traffic through a single lane section, due to a massive rockslide a few years ago. I'm sure several of you have been through it.
Well, today as I rounded the last corner before the light, I saw a hell of a lot of cars, so I filtered up to the pole position, and relaxed for a few minutes. When the light finally turned, I quickly hit the start button, grabbed a handfull of throttle (nothing crazy, maybe just over half throttle), and aggressively dumped the clutch...
WHY THE FUCK AM I WHEELIE-ING LIKE A CHAMP? I THOUGHT I WAS ON A DR !?!?
I thought these things had to be lifted up aggressively to wheelie. Now I know better. For something I wasn't expecting, even trying to do, or had ever done before, I was happy with my measured response. I didn't freak out, I just rode it 'till the shift. It was freaking fun! I love this bike. I had just put fastway evo II pegs on, and they feel awesome. Looking forward to another radical day on the bike tomorrow, going up to Tuolumne Meadows to hang out with some friends. Maybe as I'm riding over the most glorious landscape on the planet tomorrow, I'll do a wheelie on purpose...

Spud2836 · 08-05-2012, 04:46 AM

Giddy,

Just found this thread, been a member since April. I have avoided the main DR threat because I know bugger all about carbs !

Bought the DR in April, have put TKC 80's on, grip heaters, 12v outlet & tool tube. Upgraded from an XT250 and have really appreciated the extra power and capacity to further explore the beautiful country side here in Tasmania, Australia.

[url=http://spud2836.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/DR650/23199249_JFcJcH#!i=1870012032&k=kCK7gRV&lb=1&s=A]

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Can I ask what you wear with your helmet in relation to reducing sun glare. I wear a RJay Dakar helmet generally with the clear visor up. I haven't worked out the right answer for comfort, safety and sun glare and end up constantly changing between my goggles, sunglasses and putting the visa up and down. What do you use ?

Cheers Spud

AST236 · 08-05-2012, 05:34 AM

Welcome aboard Spud.

This thread may discuss carbs from time to time, but so far (knock on wood) we've managed to do it w/o making a shouting match of it.

Good looking bike.

I ride w/ a full face helmet and dark shield most of the time. I"m sure some of the guys will chime in w/ some suggestions though.

Ride safe

Spud2836 · 08-05-2012, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AST236

Welcome aboard Spud.

This thread may discuss carbs from time to time, but so far (knock on wood) we've managed to do it w/o making a shouting match of it.

Good looking bike.

I ride w/ a full face helmet and dark shield most of the time. I"m sure some of the guys will chime in w/ some suggestions though.

Ride safe

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated.

planemanx15 · 08-05-2012, 06:05 AM

Put my sargent seat for sale in the flea market... http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...8#post19288638

dec181966 · 08-05-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spud2836

Giddy,

Can I ask what you wear with your helmet in relation to reducing sun glare. I wear a RJay Dakar helmet generally with the clear visor up. I haven't worked out the right answer for comfort, safety and sun glare and end up constantly changing between my goggles, sunglasses and putting the visa up and down. What do you use ?

Cheers Spud

Hi Spud and welcome to the site.

I use a full face helmet with internal tinted visor. I don't like chaning visors everyday. This is my commute helmet.

Have fun on that new bike!!

Michael

Emmbeedee · 08-05-2012, 08:23 AM

Well look what I found.

Didn't realize I still had it. What a collector's item. Must put it on eBay.

TrophyHunter · 08-05-2012, 09:05 AM

Tresspasser - the signals appear to be there. Possibly LED's..one leaning against the tank in the pic.

Spud - I can only offer Polarized sunglasses with your current helmet. I like the internal sunshield idea in dec's pic.

I have the AFX-39 with an external sun shield which also has a visor I tip to block the sun if needed. The flow is very good and I don't get neck fatigue as the wind doesn't grab the visor much.

http://www.atomic-moto.com/AFX-FX-39...eld_p_731.html Best pic I could find.

sandwash · 08-05-2012, 10:31 AM

Yeah LED'S front and back:

sandwash · 08-05-2012, 11:42 AM

Looks like a 2*4

Trespasser · 08-05-2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandwash

Yeah LED'S front and back:

Nice tail end! Damn. Here's mine. Gonna have to do something to put some light on my plate, as I don't want to be caught ridin' dirty by the man.

08-02-2012, 06:49 AM	#376
sandwash Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Flagstaff Az Oddometer: 837	Thats a 97? What no purple frame?This is my 97,did change the yellow gatiers to black though: __________________ 97dr650 bad ass FCR-MX pumper,plus other goodies

08-02-2012, 07:09 AM	#377
Rob.G Mostly Harmless Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Salem, OR Oddometer: 1,719	Looks like some of the frame was painted. Rob Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ '96 Suzuki DR650, '10 Kawasaki KLX250S, '01 Yamaha FZ1 The Lane Sharing Works Blog \| My SPOT Page

08-05-2012, 12:33 AM	#379
Trespasser Dark Rider Joined: Jul 2012 Location: The Sierra Nevada range Oddometer: 58	I like the no blinkers look. Keeps em' guessing __________________ Happiness is a choice.

08-05-2012, 01:06 AM	#380
Trespasser Dark Rider Joined: Jul 2012 Location: The Sierra Nevada range Oddometer: 58	Accidental power wheelie today I don't know why there's a guy barfing in my title, but let's get on with it. Where I live, in the Merced River canyon just outside Yosemite Valley, we have the distinction of having the only traffic light in Mariposa County, which, until the need for our light arose, was the last county in the state of California to lack a traffic signal. However, ours doesn't really count because it's just one of those temporary road construction types for alternating traffic through a single lane section, due to a massive rockslide a few years ago. I'm sure several of you have been through it. Well, today as I rounded the last corner before the light, I saw a hell of a lot of cars, so I filtered up to the pole position, and relaxed for a few minutes. When the light finally turned, I quickly hit the start button, grabbed a handfull of throttle (nothing crazy, maybe just over half throttle), and aggressively dumped the clutch... WHY THE FUCK AM I WHEELIE-ING LIKE A CHAMP? I THOUGHT I WAS ON A DR !?!? I thought these things had to be lifted up aggressively to wheelie. Now I know better. For something I wasn't expecting, even trying to do, or had ever done before, I was happy with my measured response. I didn't freak out, I just rode it 'till the shift. It was freaking fun! I love this bike. I had just put fastway evo II pegs on, and they feel awesome. Looking forward to another radical day on the bike tomorrow, going up to Tuolumne Meadows to hang out with some friends. Maybe as I'm riding over the most glorious landscape on the planet tomorrow, I'll do a wheelie on purpose... __________________ Happiness is a choice.

08-05-2012, 04:46 AM	#381
Spud2836 Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Hobart Oddometer: 89	Giddy, Just found this thread, been a member since April. I have avoided the main DR threat because I know bugger all about carbs ! Bought the DR in April, have put TKC 80's on, grip heaters, 12v outlet & tool tube. Upgraded from an XT250 and have really appreciated the extra power and capacity to further explore the beautiful country side here in Tasmania, Australia. [url=http://spud2836.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/DR650/23199249_JFcJcH#!i=1870012032&k=kCK7gRV&lb=1&s=A][/ Can I ask what you wear with your helmet in relation to reducing sun glare. I wear a RJay Dakar helmet generally with the clear visor up. I haven't worked out the right answer for comfort, safety and sun glare and end up constantly changing between my goggles, sunglasses and putting the visa up and down. What do you use ? Cheers Spud

08-05-2012, 05:34 AM	#382
AST236 ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Evergreen, Alabama Oddometer: 1,415	Welcome aboard Spud. This thread may discuss carbs from time to time, but so far (knock on wood) we've managed to do it w/o making a shouting match of it. Good looking bike. I ride w/ a full face helmet and dark shield most of the time. I"m sure some of the guys will chime in w/ some suggestions though. Ride safe __________________ Front sight, press.

08-05-2012, 06:05 AM	#384
planemanx15 Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Oddometer: 740	Put my sargent seat for sale in the flea market... http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...8#post19288638 __________________ 2000 Suzuki DR650 - 790cc Big bore kit, V-Strom seat, Warp 9 Supermoto rims, TM-40 carb. 1985 Yamaha CA50 - My Hot Rod 2009 Piaggio BV-250 - Escusi, Babba be bo-bee

08-05-2012, 08:23 AM	#386
Emmbeedee Procrastinators Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Near Ottawa, ON, Canada Oddometer: 5,819	Well look what I found. Didn't realize I still had it. What a collector's item. Must put it on eBay. __________________ Want to know more about the Garmin Montana? See the Wisdom and FAQ Thread. "Don't play a lute to a cow" (Old Chinese Idiom) "The motorcycle, being poorly designed for both flight and marine operation, sustained significant external and internal damage," police noted.

08-05-2012, 09:05 AM	#387
TrophyHunter Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 924	Tresspasser - the signals appear to be there. Possibly LED's..one leaning against the tank in the pic. Spud - I can only offer Polarized sunglasses with your current helmet. I like the internal sunshield idea in dec's pic. I have the AFX-39 with an external sun shield which also has a visor I tip to block the sun if needed. The flow is very good and I don't get neck fatigue as the wind doesn't grab the visor much. http://www.atomic-moto.com/AFX-FX-39...eld_p_731.html Best pic I could find. __________________ www.dualsportmoto.com 2005 DR650 2013 HD Road King "It's a small amount of gas, but it represents a long walk" My Dad...

08-05-2012, 10:31 AM	#388
sandwash Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Flagstaff Az Oddometer: 837	Yeah LED'S front and back: __________________ 97dr650 bad ass FCR-MX pumper,plus other goodies

08-05-2012, 11:42 AM	#389
sandwash Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Flagstaff Az Oddometer: 837	Looks like a 2*4 __________________ 97dr650 bad ass FCR-MX pumper,plus other goodies

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