the DR650 thread - Page 4730

procycle · 11-07-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Skidmarkart

A "stock rebuild" kit is on the way from Moose Racing. I didn't want to get in there and find something like gasket, jet, etc that would leave me bike-less while I wait for parts.

The Moose kit does not include the orings for the float assembly or the oring for the mixture screw.
It's pretty likely that your mixture screw oring is OK but almost certain that the float assembly orings will be toast.

Rusty Rocket · 11-07-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by procycle

The Moose kit does not include the orings for the float assembly or the oring for the mixture screw.
It's pretty likely that your mixture screw oring is OK but almost certain that the float assembly orings will be toast.

I had a set of the float o-rings go bad after 18 months. They cost quite a bit of $$ from Suzuki. Any other sources? How about from KTM or anothe manufacturer that uses that carb?

GaThumper · 11-07-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Rocket

I had a set of the float o-rings go bad after 18 months. They cost quite a bit of $$ from Suzuki. Any other sources? How about from KTM or anothe manufacturer that uses that carb?

Motolab/Derek in the vendors thread maybe?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...hlight=motolab

Mongle · 11-07-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Paddle007

Wow. Post 71,001 Great thread. Thanks for all the info and inspiration. My commuter and weekend warrior.

Ok, I'm not usually envious of other guy's "toys" ...that thing is pretty trick!

Mine looks like it has been used as a rodeo barell!

MikeyP · 11-07-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GaThumper

Motolab/Derek in the vendors thread maybe?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...hlight=motolab

Derek does probably carry those. I've purchased a bunch of BST40 parts from him and found his prices reasonable, shipping quick & fair. I've also spent some time on the phone with Derek and found his advice very helpful.

aardschok · 11-07-2012, 02:49 PM

I had the guys in Fabrication make some brackets and the guys in electrical class wire up these Vision x Solstice LED's. The lights work great at dusk. Can only work better at night.

Rusty Rocket · 11-07-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyP

Derek does probably carry those. I've purchased a bunch of BST40 parts from him and found his prices reasonable, shipping quick & fair. I've also spent some time on the phone with Derek and found his advice very helpful.

Thanks MikeyP and Ga Thumper I'll look into it.

Rusty Rocket · 11-07-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Paddle007

Wow. Post 71,001 Great thread. Thanks for all the info and inspiration. My commuter and weekend warrior.

What front end is that? Makes the bike look like it's been on a diet. Looks skinny compared to stock.

ER70S-2 · 11-07-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnum Noel

"Tape a piece of tubing to your vacuum and suck it out."

Hey what a brillient idea

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Originally Posted by Chill

Good info. Nice post. My carb is actually running fine but I DO like the sound of drinking beer and inhaling carb cleaner fumes and seeing things.

ER70S-2 · 11-07-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by heirhead

Hello,

Back to the lowering links. Used to be 5'9" but now must be shorter as I want bike lower still. Am on the right track, will have it dialed in soon.
Thanks again for your help,

Heirhead

Do you have a stock Suzuki shock on the rear and have you done the factory lowering option? It's good for 1-1/2".

Found a pic. If your shock has two lower bolt positions and the bolt is in the lower hole like this, you're at the stock height. If you put the bolt in the upper hole, the rear suspension will be 1-1/2" lower. Let us know, as there's another step, your spring seat mounting position.

ER70S-2 · 11-07-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Adv Grifter

5L liters of reserve on a tank that size is just about right, IMHO. I'd go with it, be happy!
The important thing is how much of your reserve can you use. I would strap on a 5 liter fuel jug and run out your reserve ... just so you know your TRUE range.

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Originally Posted by Adv Grifter

Don't worry about rotating the Elbow. Leave it. No drilling. Main thing is to know just how far you can go on your reserve. With the IMS, about 2 liters are left once reserve runs out. You can only use that last bit of fuel if you tip the bike over. Good luck! Enjoy!

If you can use all the gas on reserve, you're good. If there's much fuel left when the bike quits, then you might have to decide if you want to 'force' the carb elbow to turn or not.

heirhead · 11-07-2012, 08:26 PM

Hello,

Thanks for all who responded. The shock is stock but have stiffer spring on it due to my fat ass!!
The shock has been lowered already. The RED CIRCLE is fine.
ProCycle, understood OK, just will have to lower forks more to see if that is enough.
Now what about that shock spring seat height???

I must be really short!!

Thanks again,

Heirhead

Sierra Thumper · 11-07-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by heirhead

Hello,

Thanks for all who responded. The shock is stock but have stiffer spring on it due to my fat ass!!
The shock has been lowered already. The RED CIRCLE is fine.
ProCycle, understood OK, just will have to lower forks more to see if that is enough.
Now what about that shock spring seat height???

I must be really short!!

Thanks again,

Heirhead

lol...yep you must be a shorty

You're gonna have a flat-tracker when you get done lowering

ER70S-2 · 11-07-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by heirhead

Hello,

The shock has been lowered already. The RED CIRCLE is fine.
ProCycle, understood OK, just will have to lower forks more to see if that is enough.
Now what about that shock spring seat height???

Thanks again,

Heirhead

Did you lower the shock bolt or was it done by someone else? Maybe the shock spring seat height has already been taken care of. Ride the bike, if the tire isn't hitting the fender, you should be fine. I don't have a way to show or explain how it's done. It's in the service manual if you have access to one.

Edit: I found a photo, posted it and an explanation on 11-9-2012.

Phreaky Phil · 11-07-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Paddle007

Wow. Post 71,001 Great thread. Thanks for all the info and inspiration. My commuter and weekend warrior.

Nice setup.
Is that the giant loop Buck n roll tank bag? Does it work ok, ie stay up on the sides of the tank above your knees ?
I have looked at pics of these but never seen one on a DR. I have a Safari tank and it looked like the bars would hit it on full lock. That headlight looks awesome, although ive read comments on it causing buffeting/turbulence ?>
Cheers Phil

11-07-2012, 02:49 PM	#70941
aardschok Fallout Rider Joined: Jan 2007 Location: State of Apathy Oddometer: 521	I had the guys in Fabrication make some brackets and the guys in electrical class wire up these Vision x Solstice LED's. The lights work great at dusk. Can only work better at night. __________________ "You don't have a choice. You are older at this moment than you’ve ever been before, and it’s the youngest you’re ever going to get." Aardschok MVT

11-07-2012, 08:26 PM	#70947
heirhead Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal. Harbor Town, DP. Oddometer: 271	Lowering links Hello, Thanks for all who responded. The shock is stock but have stiffer spring on it due to my fat ass!! The shock has been lowered already. The RED CIRCLE is fine. ProCycle, understood OK, just will have to lower forks more to see if that is enough. Now what about that shock spring seat height??? I must be really short!! Thanks again, Heirhead

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