the DR650 thread

Imma need to rethink my retirement plans.



Cave Creek, Arizona, March 3rd.

back to the shop after work, which is also a shop, but a different shop. yeah

got the Oatey plug to fit, turns out it wasn't the rubber that was too big it was the inner plastic piece, a quick lap around the plastic on the disc sander remedied that.

so then i tested the Oatey plug, works great, looks poopy

then put my 1/4" plate from the one i made the other day and got rid of the red outer Oatey plug, and it looks good.




i then made a flat "wing nut" out of some flat aluminum bar, trying to see what looks right.



i think i like the flat bar, but it needs a little refinement, ill try another rendition on the mill tomorrow, as i was busy making parts to fill another order.

i took the tube home and installed on the bike, with the regular wing nut.







i think I'm pretty satisfied. i still need to drill and safety cable the stud for the wing nut, but other than maybe the wing nut itself, this is a pretty done project.

i figure i can sell it with the plug and cap and everything ready to bolt on, for $90. if anyone's interested, I'm ready to make the next batch of 5.

Looking at 3 on my coffee table as I type

Good advice.

Ok need some help guys. I was working on the bike and I noticed that my front sprocket has a little side to side play. Its not a whole lot maybe 1mm or so but I am not sure if thats normal. Running a 14T sprocket and the procycle retainer.

That wobble is normal.
The retainer plate is simply holding the sprocket inline for the most part
Of course the sprockets spline needs to be a reasonable fit on the matching output shaft spline.

Yer good. I hate my CSS being loose, but that seems to be the best Zuki engineers could do. (and it seems to work )

Ok thanks guys, I wanted to make sure everything was GTG. Don't need to bust an output shaft for a correctable mistake (should that have been the case)

Exterior cap = minimum interior space.
I think this one cost me about $6 from my local hardware store.

You should see the CSS on xr650l:eek1

pm me and i'll check for one tonight

OK guys , i've been toying with getting a TM40 but to be honest the Donk runs fine , little bit of cougthing and farting at low speed and roll off but nothing i can't handle , and mainly ride at 270m (890ft)home to 2000m (6500ft) Pyrenees
So .... would getting this kit help any
ProCycle Jet Kit for the Stock Carburetor



This said she carried me with no hassel at over 3000m in the high Atlas

I assume your bike already has the adjustable jet needle (European standard). Before installing the after market jet kit (which will likely dramatically affect your fuel consumption) I'd suggest you experiment with the clip position on the needle and idle mixture screw.

I've gotta get outta my spot too. 33 degrees this morning, but 2" of slush that weighs about 50lbs per shovel full. Temps are gonna drop this afternoon and it will turn to concrete. 5 degrees forecast for Fri mon, after "plowable" snow Thursday... F***ng groundhog!!

Yea, got home this morning to wet havy snow. -4 F tonight, so I have to get everything cleaned up today. Plow truck is warming up....

Thought it was just an eye catcher on craigslist but more power to the owner and why the hell not afterall, it's expedition ready!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/4914228217.html

Cheers Thump

Not if it is dialed in properly