the DR650 thread

anyone got a used exhaust non-factory for sale... asking for a friend

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The BOSS was sussing the neighbours new renter.
When I pulled up in the DR the Neighbour's Toddler said - "Wha happa (happened) to yo (your) bike ?"
SWMBO said - "He doesn’t look after his toys, does he."

This what I came up with awhile back.

I measured from here:


To here:


And came up with this measurement and the middle of the swingarm ark:

Ignore the cats, not sure how that happened

Hmmm, I must be remembering a conversation with a cnc guy incorrectly then.

What I thought he said was that the time was in writing the program, or creating the 3D cut file, or something like that he did in his computer.
Once he had that, all he did was chuck the metal in his lathe and press the go button, then do something else and come back when it was done.
Then he could do as many as desired just by chucking in a new piece of metal and pushing the go button.
The computer made no mistakes in measuring which saved a lot of time, and each part would be identical.

He said it was important to run the first time on something soft in case the program wasn't correct for depth of cut or when changing from one cut to the next. He used plastic usually and once in a while he found a need to change the cut order or something like that.

He did say if only one part is being made (or modified as in this case) it might take less time to do it manually, but if there was even a chance of doing more, the time on the computer was an excellent investment.

Is that sort of accurate or am I way off base with my lousy memory?

Everything is easy, if you don't know how to do it, eh?

I do CNC and manual. I’ve yet to see an instance where CNC was quicker for 1-2 parts than manual with the exception of curved parts which are difficult with a manual machine. Well, not necessarily difficult if you have the right equipment, but that equipment isn’t common in most shops.

Complex parts may be an exception too, but only if the CNC has the proper tooling already loaded.

i've always thought stuff was a straight forward job if you had the correct beers..

hmm.. correct tools or correct beer.. it's a fine line..

dunno..
but would a group of that many DR's be called a "sounder"..??

What are you looking to do with the swingarm in the middle of it's arc (ark is a boat)? If you are talking about tightening the chain let me point out the middle of the arc may NOT be the tightest part of the chain. This is due to having three points to line up: front sprocket, pivot point, and axle center. Those three lined up is the tightest point. For example: if the swingarm drops 4" below the 3 point centerline then it has 6" above it. That means the point where all three line up are an inch from your measured point.

Or, it may all work out. I've never measured it to check. I just run the chain loose. I probably have 2-3" slop when on the side stand. Guys worry about the chain coming off but that should only be an issue if there is an alignment problem.

Edit: I like your part identifier. Good idea.

careful mate..
talk like that could one day lead to a scruffy old bloke, with a broke down bike on your door step..

then the bigger problem is 2 beers in, my mouth has a bad habit of saying "seeing we're in there... why don't we..."
4 beers later is even worse.. my mouth usually says "i wonder how hard it would be to..."

Which leads to: "oh shit, we are going to need more beer for this..."

Status: Bike is sorted, running fantastic and the weather is perfect; me on the other hand, I am humbled.

If I sounded down on dealer mechanic talent in the past, let me say that I am one who is often in awe of talent because I do not possess enough of it. This guy was a Brit ex-pat married to a Canadian and he knew his bikes. I am most definitely willing to pay for true talent. He would not accept a cash tip for lunch and a cold one on the way home - an honest bloke to be sure. Adding to this, he was booked, but his service manager diverted him to help a stranded yank.

If you are ever in Prince George, BC, NR Motors ("you know we are probably the only Suzuki dealer between here and Anchorage") will do you right.

Back to our regularly scheduled programming . . .

Bugs on the visor anyone?

What was fixed?

you do realise you're talking to a guy that raised and remodelled all his benches this week.
and his first question was where to mount the stereo for best sound..
his last question was where to mount the holder, for the stubby holder, so i don't / can't knock over my beer, all over the work bench...

i needed a spot that was off the bench,
but still in easy reach to the bench and obviously easy access to the whole garage..

upon my final choice, i'm sure many here are seeing the irony and going .. really..??? you dumbass..

but life is easier once you just accept who you are..

yep.

plus one on what was fixed..???

I retired several weeks ago. Currently, the only bike I'll fix is mine. Once my current build is finished all the fab' tools go away. No more jobs for the public, as I'm just way over the bullshit that comes with it.

In amongst the tools are some harley specific ones, they'll also go. Somewhere there's also a brand new, unused emergency belt for a big twin.

I drink the beer, you use the tools


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For those that have the 6.6 Acerbics tank which petcock are you using? I installed it last year and it was fine with no leaks on my 08. It didn't have the OEM petcock on there when I purchased the bike but then that one stopped feeding and it acted like it ran out of gas after around 100 miles. I replaced it with the OEM this year and that worked okay and now this one is doing the same thing. Today, I had to lean the bike to the side to get fuel through it. And it would go about 5 miles or so before running out again. Took four times and I made it home. I'm guessing it's the petcock again but obviously, everything will be checked out to include the filter and hose. Probably getting a vapor lock since it isn't feeding. It's weird. It did it one time before a few weeks ago then no problems and I was able to drive to reserve and then it started doing it again today. I know some have purchased the one that comes with it, but, I've also heard that one leaks and wears out after a short period of time. All thoughts/ideas are welcomed. Thanks.

sounds fair..

but i have a better plan..
both my bikes run fine at the moment..

once my back heals.. (dirt is a whiles away, but should be good for blacktop in a few weeks..)
we line up a thursday for a ride and we both have a beer and counter lunch.

Gotta agree.

Fire extinguishers are vital to any respectable shop.

Have not needed one in over 40 years, but allways have 2 on duty in case. Watched a friends shop burn to the ground and lost a few VERY rare race sleds !

Once that is secured, a serious sound system for hard rock is in order ! Of course safe places for open beers is mandatory !

Thank you. It's a kind offer, but no.


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