the DR650 thread

[Trbig67]

So there isn't a plugged vent somewhere? This is just one of those inherent things of the bike?

[Trbig67]

And.. I've never seen what you're talking about on the regular DR650 page of Procycle. Is it listed somewhere else? Does it have an official name?

[rpet]

Originally Posted by Trbig67

And.. I've never seen what you're talking about on the regular DR650 page of Procycle. Is it listed somewhere else? Does it have an official name?

Look again - it's there!

[Trbig67]

FInally found it. Thank you.

[Load Clear]

Hey guys - are rear brake pedals all the same? Bent mine up pretty good and plan to put a new one on.

Thanks

[TinkerinWstuff]

Originally Posted by Rusty Rocket

Looks like TinkerinWstuff is tinkering with stuff again. Hope you didn't get a hernia lifting that motor out.

that thing isn't too bad.

This was as far as I got by 5pm today. Maybe have it wrapped up tomorrow if I'm ultra super lucky.

[LucasLeader]

Originally Posted by Load Clear

Hey guys - are rear brake pedals all the same? Bent mine up pretty good and plan to put a new one on.

Thanks

I've never seen an aftermarket replacement. I think it's just mild steel so you should be able to bend it back into shape. I've had to do it with my shift lever.

[ER70S-2]

Originally Posted by TinkerinWstuff

that thing isn't too bad.

This was as far as I got by 5pm today. Maybe have it wrapped up tomorrow if I'm ultra super lucky.

The question has been asked: "How heavy is the DR engine?" You could tell us here AND post it up in Krusty's DR Index (Hiya Krusty, thanks again for the DR650SE INDEX ). Or you could let us down and be forgotten forever.

Here: Topic 12:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=32

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by Trbig67

FInally found it. Thank you.

I bought two of the first batch Procycle made up.

[TinkerinWstuff]

Originally Posted by ER70S-2

The question has been asked: "How heavy is the DR engine?" You could tell us here AND post it up in Krusty's DR Index (Hiya Krusty, thanks again for the DR650SE INDEX ). Or you could let us down and be forgotten forever.

Here: Topic 12:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=32

I will see what I can do!

I just know it should be 1ounce lighter now than it was before

[ER70S-2]

Originally Posted by TinkerinWstuff

I will see what I can do!

Tank ewe.

Originally Posted by TinkerinWstuff;20513407I

just know it should be 1ounce lighter now than it was before

I'm sure you're correct. Removing all that alum from the piston for valve clearance must be good for a multiple of pounds.

[Thumper Dan]

Originally Posted by TinkerinWstuff

I will see what I can do!

I just know it should be 1ounce lighter now than it was before

noob question, why do you have to remove the motor to put the new high comp piston in? Can't it be done whilst motor is in the bike?? I'm sure there is another reason.

[TinkerinWstuff]

Originally Posted by Thumper Dan

noob question, why do you have to remove the motor to put the new high comp piston in? Can't it be done whilst motor is in the bike?? I'm sure there is another reason.

I'm not sure if it can be. Seems like there's a real possibility. Someone will undoubtedly chime in that knows for sure.

But by the time you have it far enough apart to attempt to remove the jug in the frame, it's three more motor mount bolts and a couple other misc garbage to have it on the ground. Literally less than 10 more minutes to have it on the bench.

Too bad my bench is over flowing with other garbage and there was no room for the motor.

[procycle]

Originally Posted by ER70S-2

The question has been asked: "How heavy is the DR engine?"

Just a tad over 100 pounds.

[procycle]

Originally Posted by Thumper Dan

noob question, why do you have to remove the motor to put the new high comp piston in?

Yes, the top end can be serviced in the frame. It's not much more work to remove the whole thing but leaving the bottom end in the frame gives you a built in 'engine stand' to hold it firmly when installing the cylinder, rotating the crankshaft, torquing the head bolts, etc.