Forum: Thumpers
04-13-2011, 09:02 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-04-2011, 06:30 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-10-2011, 11:57 AM
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I am sure to lose money on the deal once all is...
I am sure to lose money on the deal once all is said and done, but rumors of either a discontinuation of the 650 or an upgrade to FI in 2012 have me thinking it may be time to get the newest I can...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-10-2011, 11:06 AM
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What should I sell my 2005 DR650 for?
It has 12K miles and the usual upgrades from Kientech, skidplate, eibach springs front and back, 5 gallon gas tank, aluminum bars with bark busters, etc.
I know I cannot expect the full price out...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-17-2009, 09:03 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
08-28-2009, 09:08 PM
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Things that helped me:
Balance your tires ...
Things that helped me:
Balance your tires
The less knobby the better, its a trade off.
Check your steering head for proper tightness and for worn/ grease lacking bearings.
increasing 15mm on...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-03-2009, 07:43 PM
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
06-17-2009, 04:01 PM
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
06-17-2009, 03:51 PM
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
06-17-2009, 03:19 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
06-16-2009, 10:10 AM
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You could just "Safety wire" the two bolts if...
You could just "Safety wire" the two bolts if locking liquid keeps failing on you... you would just need to drill a tiny hole through the allen head bolt heads and obtain some stainless or galvonized...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-16-2009, 09:34 AM
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Make sure you dont have any crossed wires or...
Make sure you dont have any crossed wires or loose hot wires that might go straight to ground (thats likely why your main fuse was blown) and it will happen again at a inconvenient time. :D A few...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
06-14-2009, 09:20 PM
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I just noticed that you were from the Warsaw...
I just noticed that you were from the Warsaw area! A black DR650 with a orange looking tool tube parked with a bunch of other bikes at the Wabash Culvers a week or so ago, was that you?
My DR was...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-14-2009, 08:20 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
06-14-2009, 07:46 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-17-2008, 11:45 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
10-16-2008, 09:38 PM
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I'll confirm a DR650 will bump start, have seen...
I'll confirm a DR650 will bump start, have seen it twice (operator error- key left on :rofl ) Seems to work well in 5th, get it rolling and pop the clutch. Its got an auto decompression on the cam...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-06-2008, 11:38 PM
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The easiest way to push the pistons back in is...
The easiest way to push the pistons back in is (after removing the wheel and old brake pads) use a vice grip to slowly push the cylinder back in. A more down and dirty method that sometimes works is...
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Forum: Beasts
10-01-2008, 07:04 PM
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Forum: Beasts
09-27-2008, 10:24 AM
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Do you mean to say that the new F650gs has the...
Do you mean to say that the new F650gs has the 800 motor? I believe it was a redesign of the 650 motor to have two cylinders like the new 800 motor. They didnt just stuff an 800 in there and leave...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-22-2008, 06:54 PM
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Stock exhaust...
Last time I cleaned the spark arrestor on the stock exhaust (two screws you take out and rev the engine) I noticed that it had a raspy sound that was not too awful.
Anyway I was considering...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-06-2008, 10:21 PM
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-29-2008, 11:21 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
08-28-2008, 07:11 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
08-28-2008, 07:02 PM
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-27-2008, 06:50 PM
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Uglyprimate:
Ahh, blue... I'll keep my eye out....
Uglyprimate:
Ahh, blue... I'll keep my eye out. Cant say if it was me up near Coliseum, its probably been a month since I've rode up in that area... Will try and make it to Woodsons around 6-7, not...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-20-2008, 11:11 PM
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Yep, I was in Attica (near Lafayette) and just...
Yep, I was in Attica (near Lafayette) and just moved back. You dont by chance ride home from work on 469 do you (north) Seems I keep passing a red KLR going the other way... If you see a white DR...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-19-2008, 09:28 AM
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Welcome to Ft. Wayne Sixty Cycle Hum!
What...
Welcome to Ft. Wayne Sixty Cycle Hum!
What did you move this direction for, work? I'll have to get back to you on the good riding areas. I will say it is helpfull to know a farmer or something to...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-19-2008, 09:06 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
08-15-2008, 06:18 PM
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Yow, Sounds like no fun. Tell me, how often do...
Yow, Sounds like no fun. Tell me, how often do you open up the hub/cush drive area and grease things up? Or more importantly, how often do you mud hole it, cross rivers, or otherwise get crud into...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-06-2008, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 112
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-06-2008, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 924
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-06-2008, 05:46 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
07-22-2008, 12:34 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
07-22-2008, 12:23 PM
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10w-40 syn would be fine if you cant find dino,...
10w-40 syn would be fine if you cant find dino, and according to the service manual, 20w-50 is good down to 14 degrees Farenhite... I'm not sure I would use it in that cold of a climate... Definitely...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-21-2008, 08:24 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
07-21-2008, 03:02 PM
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As far as I know, all the pre 96 bikes are the...
As far as I know, all the pre 96 bikes are the same except for paint and stickers. Ditto for the post 96 DR's. The only thing you have to "look out for" is on 2000 to 2003 (right?) models which will...
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Forum: Beasts
07-21-2008, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 34
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WHAT!!! A steel chain flying around on steel...
WHAT!!! A steel chain flying around on steel sprockets makes noise!?!?!? Next thing you know internal combustion will make noise...:lol3
DH
Even cages make alot of clackity noises driving by...
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Forum: Beasts
07-21-2008, 12:23 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
07-21-2008, 10:25 AM
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