the DR650 thread

[MeterPig]

Originally Posted by ER70S-2

205'd yet again.........................

Here I think you're talking about the chain guide, under the swingarm and in front of the rear sprocket.

This is also what I thought we were talking about.

But here it sounds like you're talking about the sprocket retainer and engine sprocket damper on the countershaft sprocket??

#32 and #33 here:
http://www.bikebandit.com/2004-suzuk...5873#sch505081

No, the sprocket cannot fall off without the sprocket damper. Without the damper, the sprocket can wobble a little more, but not much. That damper won't fit when using a 14t sprocket and many are using the 14t without a damper and having no problems.

Ok, we are talking about both. Sorry. To the dampened, I hit up lowes and found a rubber washer to put the tension back in. Makes me feel better.

[Go Irish75]

Originally Posted by doc_ricketts

You don't want the original anyway. Order you one of the good ones from Jesse at Kientech.com:


And you don't need the bolt up washer on the front sprocket, just use a circlip which you can get from Jesse.

Does that just bolt over the stock plastic guard?

[Minsk99]

Originally Posted by suguzzi

I certainly will. I am very interested as well since I burned through the trail wings in less that 4000 miles and these seem to be doing extremely good so far. As a side note, when I bought the tires they had both a 120 and a 130 in the shop and the 130 had about twice the tread depth as the 120. In fact that was the reason I went with the 130 to begin with. I am at a lose as to why the different tread depths on the two sizes.

The reason for the tread depth differential is that the 120 is a front tire and the 130 is a rear. I just ordered a set of Scouts last week and called the customer service rep at Revzilla to double check on that. The correct front for the DR is 90/90-21 and for the rear is 130/80-17. They don't make a 120 rear in that tire (only front). Cant wait to get them on the bike.

[GaThumper]

Originally Posted by Go Irish75

Does that just bolt over the stock plastic guard?

Pretty sure it's a complete new assembly...

[Eddieb]

Originally Posted by dljocky

I was wondering for the folks who have these bags, how much weight per bag would you say can safely be carried off road?

Thanks for any input.

From memory they are rated for 6kg each side, not sure I would want to put much more than that in mine.

[Jammin]

Originally Posted by eakins

as always Jay

Originally Posted by dljocky

+1

Originally Posted by BugsOnMyBoard

Great info about potential DR wear and issues after a very long haul Jay - keep it up!

Thanks guys. Glad to give back a bit to the DR community

[dljocky]

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Eddieb

From memory they are rated for 6kg each side, not sure I would want to put much more than that in mine.

[DockingPilot]

BugsOnMyBoard,
enjoyed your Lost Coast RR, not too many of them.............yet.
I too will be riding my DR there, sans surfboard though , and then some. Thanks for the insight, can't wait ! My DR is packed, Allied picks it up in 2 weeks trucking it to Seattle

[sandwash]

Had to break down and buy this,lasted since 97.It was a slow ride home.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140787813088...84.m1497.l2649

[lostmarbles]

does any one know if you can replace the rear shock bumper with out taking the
shock a part can you take the bottom yoke of the stem

[dogjaw]

Originally Posted by Motodeficient

Anyone have a nice condition stock header they want to let go cheap? No dents or scratches please

Did something stupid to mine and now my bike is down until I find a new one!

I have one, unfortunately attached to a boat anchor, if you want to pay shipping.

[NordieBoy]

Originally Posted by lostmarbles

does any one know if you can replace the rear shock bumper with out taking the
shock a part can you take the bottom yoke of the stem

Yes. The clevis unscrews from the shaft.

[MeterPig]

There is a DR650 under there...somewhere.

[suguzzi]

Originally Posted by Minsk99

The reason for the tread depth differential is that the 120 is a front tire and the 130 is a rear. I just ordered a set of Scouts last week and called the customer service rep at Revzilla to double check on that. The correct front for the DR is 90/90-21 and for the rear is 130/80-17. They don't make a 120 rear in that tire (only front). Cant wait to get them on the bike.

Hey Minsk that answers a few questions, thanks. I know it really puzzled me and now that you brought that to my attention, it make perfect sence.

[RichBeBe]

I've been building a junkyard find DR650 for a while now and it is complete. Minus one small issue. The rear wheel I have is missing two spokes on the cush drive side. Hoping someone may have changed wheel sizes, mangled a rim and have extra, or any other way ended up with two extra rear spoke. I will gladly pay what you need for them, so I can be on the road.
Thanks
Rich