The 650 Dakar Thread - Page 11

dang · 03-26-2009, 08:33 AM

I'd have to agree that there must have been something wrong with the bike you rode. I have a straight ramp to highway on my commute and always get 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds. That's not stellar as motos go but I easily outperform cages which is all I really need to stay safe. 80mph cruise is no problem but I used to have a little "buzz" in the front at that speed. Dynabeads and a new tire seemed to fix it right up. It's not a dirt bike but will go places a touring bike won't think about.

JDLuke · 03-26-2009, 08:59 AM

If the bike is having trouble with that speed, it sounds as though the throttle cable is attached to the wrong point on the throttle body butterfly thingamie. There are two slots, one of which is for downgraded operation for newbies in European countries.

dang · 03-26-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDLuke

If the bike is having trouble with that speed, it sounds as though the throttle cable is attached to the wrong point on the throttle body butterfly thingamie. There are two slots, one of which is for downgraded operation for newbies in European countries.

Oh yeah! Good point. I forgot all about the neutered setting for the cable.

notmybikemodelname · 03-26-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by herrhelmet

+1 and I know there are a lot of other reasons why your "arse" hurts on weekends.

This is the wrong website to out someone on

notmybikemodelname · 03-26-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDLuke

If the bike is having trouble with that speed, it sounds as though the throttle cable is attached to the wrong point on the throttle body butterfly thingamie. There are two slots, one of which is for downgraded operation for newbies in European countries.

The technical term is "thingamajiggie". If you keep that up we'll have to ban you to F650.com.

JDLuke · 03-26-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by notmybikemodelname

The technical term is "thingamajiggie". If you keep that up we'll have to ban you to F650.com.

I stand corrected.

underwaterguru · 03-27-2009, 02:56 PM

Taken the bike all apart, pic to follow. Replacing steering head bearings. It was center steering under hard braking. Will get new fork seals, I looked up the uni filter and the us version of mu 7304 is flat as a pancake. Cant fit that in there. They do make universal round ones that would be easy to make look like the picture. Might just ordered the k and n. They work great. Have a new set of kenda tires to try out, will be up and running in a week or so. Doing the valves and every thing else I can think of to get ready for the season. Sill have not settled on a windshield. Might space up the stock one????? Later

tmotten · 03-28-2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by underwaterguru

I looked up the uni filter and the us version of mu 7304 is flat as a pancake. Cant fit that in there. They do make universal round ones that would be easy to make look like the picture. Might just ordered the k and n.

Why not just call or email the ozzie guys for an answer. They are really quick on replies and the product is much better IMHO.

dang · 03-28-2009, 06:13 AM

I'm trying out a Laminar Lip right now. So far I'm pretty happy. I sure like that I can pop it off when I want. It fits in a face shield protective bag I have so I can stow it.

mcgiggle · 03-28-2009, 12:24 PM

Been on the fiddle

tripodtiger · 03-29-2009, 07:54 PM

[quote=JDLuke]If the bike is having trouble with that speed, it sounds as though the throttle cable is attached to the wrong point on the throttle body butterfly thingamie. There are two slots, one of which is for downgraded operation for newbies in European countries.[/quote

Thanks for this. I was out in the car a day or so after riding the Dakar and happened to meet a bloke at a servo. His Dakar has a Staintune pipe and certainly went a whole lot better than the bike I rode. He mentioned the possibility that the throttle cable was in a low power position (35kw - v - 51kw?).
Over the weekend I rode with a friend who has an F650. When he accelerated it didn't look like it had no power.

Maybe the bike was originally sold to a learner & set up to comply with our 'Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme'.

Reason to sell the 950? Mostly to do with money & other projects. There is only one reason to keep it.

It's a hard call.

underwaterguru · 03-30-2009, 03:45 PM

As hard as I looked I could not find a sealed battery that will fit in the spot. Any help?

tmotten · 03-30-2009, 03:55 PM

Deka ETX15L

TrainedChimp · 03-30-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by underwaterguru

As hard as I looked I could not find a sealed battery that will fit in the spot. Any help?

I used a Westco SVR15L.

herrhelmet · 03-30-2009, 04:50 PM

[QUOTE=mcgiggle]Been on the fiddle

Looks cool. Did you make the windscreen or modify one to fit over the light cavity?

03-26-2009, 08:59 AM	#152
JDLuke Ravening for delight Joined: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Oddometer: 8,645	If the bike is having trouble with that speed, it sounds as though the throttle cable is attached to the wrong point on the throttle body butterfly thingamie. There are two slots, one of which is for downgraded operation for newbies in European countries. __________________ Why did I drink all of the ingredients for vomit? "Used to be Man vs. Nature.. then Man vs. Space.. then Man vs. the Moon. Now it's Man vs. Food" - Dalar "you cannot reason a person out of something they were not reasoned into." - Jonathan Swift

03-27-2009, 02:56 PM	#157
underwaterguru ^OP Moto shop Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Oddometer: 76	current state of affairs Taken the bike all apart, pic to follow. Replacing steering head bearings. It was center steering under hard braking. Will get new fork seals, I looked up the uni filter and the us version of mu 7304 is flat as a pancake. Cant fit that in there. They do make universal round ones that would be easy to make look like the picture. Might just ordered the k and n. They work great. Have a new set of kenda tires to try out, will be up and running in a week or so. Doing the valves and every thing else I can think of to get ready for the season. Sill have not settled on a windshield. Might space up the stock one????? Later __________________ Keep the Rev's up!!!!

03-28-2009, 12:24 PM	#160
mcgiggle Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: UK Oddometer: 272	work in progress Been on the fiddle __________________ UK-India-UK 2009/2010 Current trip Buenos Aires-NYC http://www.facebook.com/curryhunt

03-29-2009, 07:54 PM	#161
tripodtiger I used to be SCRay Joined: Feb 2006 Location: you dont call wagga wagga wagga Oddometer: 3,900	[quote=JDLuke]If the bike is having trouble with that speed, it sounds as though the throttle cable is attached to the wrong point on the throttle body butterfly thingamie. There are two slots, one of which is for downgraded operation for newbies in European countries.[/quote Thanks for this. I was out in the car a day or so after riding the Dakar and happened to meet a bloke at a servo. His Dakar has a Staintune pipe and certainly went a whole lot better than the bike I rode. He mentioned the possibility that the throttle cable was in a low power position (35kw - v - 51kw?). Over the weekend I rode with a friend who has an F650. When he accelerated it didn't look like it had no power. Maybe the bike was originally sold to a learner & set up to comply with our 'Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme'. Reason to sell the 950? Mostly to do with money & other projects. There is only one reason to keep it. It's a hard call. __________________ rayb I taught Wall St how to crash Australian RD/RZ Owners Register http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/

03-30-2009, 03:45 PM	#162
underwaterguru ^OP Moto shop Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Oddometer: 76	sealed battery any one??? As hard as I looked I could not find a sealed battery that will fit in the spot. Any help? __________________ Keep the Rev's up!!!!

03-26-2009, 08:33 AM	#151
dang Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Westport or Olympia WA Oddometer: 450	I'd have to agree that there must have been something wrong with the bike you rode. I have a straight ramp to highway on my commute and always get 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds. That's not stellar as motos go but I easily outperform cages which is all I really need to stay safe. 80mph cruise is no problem but I used to have a little "buzz" in the front at that speed. Dynabeads and a new tire seemed to fix it right up. It's not a dirt bike but will go places a touring bike won't think about.

03-28-2009, 06:13 AM	#159
dang Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Westport or Olympia WA Oddometer: 450	I'm trying out a Laminar Lip right now. So far I'm pretty happy. I sure like that I can pop it off when I want. It fits in a face shield protective bag I have so I can stow it.

03-30-2009, 03:55 PM	#163
tmotten Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Oddometer: 2,282	Deka ETX15L

03-30-2009, 04:50 PM	#165
herrhelmet A Serious Man Joined: Mar 2008 Location: USA West Oddometer: 2,350	[QUOTE=mcgiggle]Been on the fiddle Looks cool. Did you make the windscreen or modify one to fit over the light cavity?

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