DR750 & DR800 owners thread - Page 136

RaY YreKa · 04-25-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesman

For calipers - sorry - you lost me there

you have only left brake disk and only left fork have caliper mount, why would you need right side caliper?

I'm going to have to check everything three times. I apologise right now because I know it's going to get annoying

DrBigEd · 04-25-2009, 02:32 PM

My wife is going to kill me - I went ape on eBay. I better go sleep before I increase my trouble...

bluesman · 04-25-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ray_rev

I'm going to have to check everything three times. I apologise right now because I know it's going to get annoying

That's OK, no probs :)

One more thing - if you will get to do that brake upgrade - let me know, I'll drop you link to eBay shop where I usually buy bolts & nuts (in UK) - you will need 2 high tensile (12.9 grade) bolts M10 (to bolt adaptor to forks) and 2 bolts M...M6 or M8...can't recall (tread in caliper, to bolt caliper to adaptor). Bolts cost like one third of pint of lager each :) so it is not going to affect your budget. But that will let you know for sure you brakes will be OK.

RaY YreKa · 04-26-2009, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesman

That's OK, no probs :)

One more thing - if you will get to do that brake upgrade - let me know, I'll drop you link to eBay shop where I usually buy bolts & nuts (in UK) - you will need 2 high tensile (12.9 grade) bolts M10 (to bolt adaptor to forks) and 2 bolts M...M6 or M8...can't recall (tread in caliper, to bolt caliper to adaptor). Bolts cost like one third of pint of lager each :) so it is not going to affect your budget. But that will let you know for sure you brakes will be OK.

Yes please mate, send me the link.

And these headraces - DR ones right?

BEAKY · 04-26-2009, 11:09 AM

Hi All,

Just picked up my first DR 750. It's an absolute cracker. (to me at least, it's my first bike!)

Imported from Italy to UK with 30K miles and 3 owners.

I've cleaned her up and given a thorough servicing and she seams to be running fine.

Renthal Bars, Heated Grips, Stainless Steel Suzuki Can, Self Made Panniers, Headlamp change (more on that soon), Rim Tape, Mirrors w Indicator Repeater, Scottoiler.

Hopefully the pic will post easily.

Any advice for the virgin DR Owner?

DrBigEd · 04-26-2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEAKY

Just picked up my first DR 750. It's an absolute cracker. (to me at least, it's my first bike!)

Imported from Italy to UK with 30K miles and 3 owners.

I've cleaned her up and given a thorough servicing and she seams to be running fine.

What a beaut!! Good for you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEAKY

Renthal Bars, Heated Grips, Stainless Steel Suzuki Can, Self Made Panniers, Headlamp change (more on that soon), Rim Tape, Mirrors w Indicator Repeater, Scottoiler.

Home made panniers? Amazing! Will need pictures of those...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEAKY

Any advice for the virgin DR Owner?

Yeah, ride it like its stolen

BEAKY · 04-26-2009, 12:11 PM

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum and to the DR and am looking for a little advice concerning the Headlamp on my '88 750.

When I picked the bike up from the previous owner he let me know that the headlamp fitted was not original.

It doesn't seem to fit well in the lamp aperture and I have had to cut away the back of the lamp enclosure in order to focus the lamp onto the road instead of pointing to the sky.

In its current state this lamp is about as much use as a chocolate fireguard!

Should I keep the lamp and use halogen bulbs or try to find the original lamp, upgrade to HID or find a completely different solution?

Any advice in this area would be great. I'm open to suggestions.

bluesman · 04-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Beatiful bike. Remember - DR Big is suprisingly good in real offroad, get some knobby tyres and try it, you may get intoxicated by it :) Best is to buy second set of wheels and fit them with serious offroad tyres so that you can have offroad day when you feel like it.

As for headlight - 2 possibilities. 1) get stock one of German eBay 2)get rally-like twin headlight set from Stefan Hessler shop.
If you do not mind spending a bit of cash - I'd go for Hessler twin headlight.

Those panniers are priceless. Somebody saved you a lot of bother with luggage - this is hell of lucky find! By the look of panniers they are really well-made full scale long distance items. I feel envious now

BEAKY · 04-26-2009, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

I'll look into the headlamps you suggested tonight.

The off roading is something I would really like to try. Just got to get a set of knobblies and find somewhere to try them out up here in NE Scotland.

As for the panniers, they are an addition I have made to the bike.

I have used the lugage rack that came already fitted to the bike and picked up the boxes from a local army surplus shop at £30 each, they are watertight and easy to repair and I have braced them to take some real weight.

The mounting kit is a quick release system and is secure.

I ordered the reflective tape from an ebay seller and covered the boxes on the rear and outside face. I have a set of LED strips on their way to fit as indicator repeaters and running lights on the panniers themselves for long road tours.

All in all took around 2 days to complete

If people are interested I could post a "how-to" in the gear section.

DrBigEd · 04-26-2009, 01:18 PM

Beaky, cool panniers. You have to make me a set some day - will visit the UK.

Regarding the headlight, check German eBay - might have been UK eBay too - as I saw a few the last week or two. Not too expensive.

I'm in deep trouble as I just managed to win a few auctions - center stand and engine guards for my SR41. So, 145 Euro later...

My wife is going to kill me...

bluesman · 04-26-2009, 01:29 PM

Oh, I thought you had panniers on with bike - did not realyze you made them!
Definitely, please post information! I have friend in UK who can buy army boxes for me and I have pannier racks on, so I am very interested to do same!

Ladder106 · 04-26-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

My wife is going to kill me.

I just tell mine that I could be spending several times this on alcohol and other women.....it doesn't completely work but it does make for some sobering thoughts on her part and seems to reduce the "backlash"

Speaking of backlash...wow what a segue...I'm in the middle of adjusting the balancer chain slack on my 750. The side cover is off and I'm just taking a lunch break before tackling the adjusting part.

Any advice? I have the manual and it looks easy enough.

bluesman · 04-26-2009, 02:17 PM

Advices.
1) During working on DR Big do not drink Bud or anythin that resembles it for a beer. Get crate of good beer!

2)Trust the manual. Yes, it is that easy

no tricks at all. Except...do you have new gasket for side cover? You may need it if old one is too used

RaY YreKa · 04-26-2009, 02:17 PM

Beaky, I have two spare headlights; I think one of them is a stocker from the 750.

Shoot me a PM and you can have it.

Ladder106 · 04-26-2009, 02:18 PM

Hiya Beaky

Great name for the big DR's...I like it

Very nice side cases. Army boxes, right? From which Army? Nice job, I'd like to see photos of your mounting system.

First motorcycle and you've already got skills - fantastic

04-25-2009, 02:32 PM	#2027
DrBigEd Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Oddometer: 695	My wife is going to kill me - I went ape on eBay. I better go sleep before I increase my trouble... __________________ "For long you live and high you fly And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry And all you touch and all you see Is all your life will ever be" BREATHE Dark side of the moon Pink Floyd 1973

04-26-2009, 11:09 AM	#2030
BEAKY King of Thumpers Joined: Apr 2009 Location: UK Oddometer: 5	New Member - New Bike Hi All, Just picked up my first DR 750. It's an absolute cracker. (to me at least, it's my first bike!) Imported from Italy to UK with 30K miles and 3 owners. I've cleaned her up and given a thorough servicing and she seams to be running fine. Renthal Bars, Heated Grips, Stainless Steel Suzuki Can, Self Made Panniers, Headlamp change (more on that soon), Rim Tape, Mirrors w Indicator Repeater, Scottoiler. Hopefully the pic will post easily. Any advice for the virgin DR Owner?

04-26-2009, 12:11 PM	#2032
BEAKY King of Thumpers Joined: Apr 2009 Location: UK Oddometer: 5	Headlamp Advice Hi All, I'm new to the forum and to the DR and am looking for a little advice concerning the Headlamp on my '88 750. When I picked the bike up from the previous owner he let me know that the headlamp fitted was not original. It doesn't seem to fit well in the lamp aperture and I have had to cut away the back of the lamp enclosure in order to focus the lamp onto the road instead of pointing to the sky. In its current state this lamp is about as much use as a chocolate fireguard! Should I keep the lamp and use halogen bulbs or try to find the original lamp, upgrade to HID or find a completely different solution? Any advice in this area would be great. I'm open to suggestions.

04-26-2009, 01:18 PM	#2035
DrBigEd Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Oddometer: 695	Beaky, cool panniers. You have to make me a set some day - will visit the UK. Regarding the headlight, check German eBay - might have been UK eBay too - as I saw a few the last week or two. Not too expensive. I'm in deep trouble as I just managed to win a few auctions - center stand and engine guards for my SR41. So, 145 Euro later... My wife is going to kill me... __________________ "For long you live and high you fly And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry And all you touch and all you see Is all your life will ever be" BREATHE Dark side of the moon Pink Floyd 1973

04-26-2009, 02:17 PM	#2039
RaY YreKa I Am the Mayor Joined: Mar 2007 Location: YreKa BaKery Oddometer: 15,622	Beaky, I have two spare headlights; I think one of them is a stocker from the 750. Shoot me a PM and you can have it. __________________ IBA #40578 shine on, you crazy emo diamond

04-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#2033
bluesman Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hoegaarden, Belgium Oddometer: 2,993	Beatiful bike. Remember - DR Big is suprisingly good in real offroad, get some knobby tyres and try it, you may get intoxicated by it :) Best is to buy second set of wheels and fit them with serious offroad tyres so that you can have offroad day when you feel like it. As for headlight - 2 possibilities. 1) get stock one of German eBay 2)get rally-like twin headlight set from Stefan Hessler shop. If you do not mind spending a bit of cash - I'd go for Hessler twin headlight. Those panniers are priceless. Somebody saved you a lot of bother with luggage - this is hell of lucky find! By the look of panniers they are really well-made full scale long distance items. I feel envious now

04-26-2009, 01:00 PM	#2034
BEAKY King of Thumpers Joined: Apr 2009 Location: UK Oddometer: 5	Thanks for the compliments. I'll look into the headlamps you suggested tonight. The off roading is something I would really like to try. Just got to get a set of knobblies and find somewhere to try them out up here in NE Scotland. As for the panniers, they are an addition I have made to the bike. I have used the lugage rack that came already fitted to the bike and picked up the boxes from a local army surplus shop at £30 each, they are watertight and easy to repair and I have braced them to take some real weight. The mounting kit is a quick release system and is secure. I ordered the reflective tape from an ebay seller and covered the boxes on the rear and outside face. I have a set of LED strips on their way to fit as indicator repeaters and running lights on the panniers themselves for long road tours. All in all took around 2 days to complete If people are interested I could post a "how-to" in the gear section.

04-26-2009, 01:29 PM	#2036
bluesman Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hoegaarden, Belgium Oddometer: 2,993	Oh, I thought you had panniers on with bike - did not realyze you made them! Definitely, please post information! I have friend in UK who can buy army boxes for me and I have pannier racks on, so I am very interested to do same!

04-26-2009, 02:17 PM	#2038
bluesman Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hoegaarden, Belgium Oddometer: 2,993	Advices. 1) During working on DR Big do not drink Bud or anythin that resembles it for a beer. Get crate of good beer! 2)Trust the manual. Yes, it is that easy no tricks at all. Except...do you have new gasket for side cover? You may need it if old one is too used

04-26-2009, 02:18 PM	#2040
Ladder106 It's a short cut, really Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Davis, CA Oddometer: 4,268	Hiya Beaky Great name for the big DR's...I like it Very nice side cases. Army boxes, right? From which Army? Nice job, I'd like to see photos of your mounting system. First motorcycle and you've already got skills - fantastic

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