The 650 Dakar Thread

[tmotten]

Originally Posted by divimon2000

I used this set up- open end on a torque wrence. Not as accurate but close. I bet you can get it as close or closer by experience or a bit of testing feel on another bolt.

It's a bit odd that they provide torque specs for fittings with crush washers. Regardless of the torque, if the washer isn't crushed, it's not right. That said, I do like following the torque settings.

[Xtremjeepn]

Is there a cliff notes version of this thread somewhere?

[mr. matteeanne]

In English, can someone describe for me the correct chain tension on an 04 Dakar? I am stupid and unsure if my measuring device even has mm. In inches, how much slack should it have, I assume on the side stand. Measuring from the inside of the chain pr outside Then tightening it, looks simple enough, any tricks? It sorta creeps me out there is no cotter pin holding the axle on. Maybe 20 bikes lifetime, never saw this before.
Thanks for any help.
Great bike, handles like a dream. Never saw smoother shifting.

[Kainic]

Originally Posted by tmotten

That's the one. Heaps of vendors for it. Just measure the diameter and thread pitch and away you go. Never have to on your knees to change the oil ever again.

Sorry I am kind of slow. Is it FG-6 or FG-8 or F109R for a 2006 Dakar.

[tmotten]

I believe it's the fg6 looking through my emails.

[kubiak]

Originally Posted by mr. matteeanne

Just changed the oil on my Dakar, wow, could they make it harder?

on my dakar the oil changes are easier with a few mods i did. first off with the yz forks and aftermarket headlight i dont have to unbolt all that extra plastics. then on the oil filter i made a case saver so i dont have to take off the stock sprocket cover then i cut a slot in the stock skid plate so i get a socket right on it with out taking it off.i even had my shrouds cut so i can drain my oil tank without taking off the shrouds but i put stockers back on so thats about all i have to remove now.

[duroturk]

Originally Posted by mr. matteeanne

Just changed the oil on my Dakar, wow, could they make it harder?

Check out an 9x0 Adv, you'll appreciate your Dakar.

[Gravel Seeker]

Originally Posted by Parx400

I cut the fender around the seat. Its pretty much just a cover for the rear sub frame. I would say I cut 50% of the red fender off in the front section. Here are some more pics. I used the threaded holes in the sub frame.

Ok, thanks.
Doesn't look like you cut any of the frame away ? That's really what I felt was in the way of mounting it on top instead of underneath.... might have another look at it.

[Gravel Seeker]

Originally Posted by mr. matteeanne

Just changed the oil on my Dakar, wow, could they make it harder?

Sure, they could've left it without any drains so you had to suck all the oil out. That'd be a real bitch

[Gravel Seeker]

Originally Posted by PhilzLeads

Might have to give that a try. I put the darn thing in too tight last time I changed the oil. Damn hex head is so soft I've got it a little dicked up now. I'm going with a Fumoto plug as soon as I can get the proper size. Not doing this again.

If it turns out to be impossible to get that sump plug out just hollar and we'll figure something out.... there's always a way

[Gravel Seeker]

Originally Posted by tmotten

I believe it's the fg6 looking through my emails.

And it's still that one for the '00-'02 models right ?

[PhilzLeads]

Originally Posted by Gravel Seeker

And it's still that one for the '00-'02 models right ?

I looked at the maxbmw parts list for this '01 Dakar. The Fiche says sump plug is a 24mmx2.

15 11 13 7 708 604 SCREW PLUG, MAGNETIC - M24X2

So I ordered the 24mm X 2 Fumoto:

FG-6 FG-6: Engine Oil Drain Valve 24mm-2.0 $32.45 1 $32.45

Those shots of your bike on its side, I am at that point now. Today I think I am going to go get a small Dremel and grind the sides of that bolt to make them flat again. I ground a 23mm socket to remove the chamfer, tapped it on the sump plug and put my craftsman 1/2" drive breaker bar on it. Then I took my 6 Ton floor jack with a piece of wood on it under the bike to put upward pressure on the socket so it would not slip off. That soft alum just kept falling apart. Its really bad now.

Really pissed because I leave for the TAT Friday.......

[mr. matteeanne]

Originally Posted by Gravel Seeker

Sure, they could've left it without any drains so you had to suck all the oil out. That'd be a real bitch

All I could think about while I was changing it was "Well that's stupid, all they had to do was (xxxx)." It's as though they were mad at mechanics that day.

[Dan Alexander]

I bought one of those cheap pumps that you attach to the end of a drill and it works great to empty the resevoir. No need to remove any bodywork.

[Kainic]

Originally Posted by PhilzLeads

I looked at the maxbmw parts list for this '01 Dakar. The Fiche says sump plug is a 24mmx2.

15 11 13 7 708 604 SCREW PLUG, MAGNETIC - M24X2

So I ordered the 24mm X 2 Fumoto:

FG-6 FG-6: Engine Oil Drain Valve 24mm-2.0 $32.45 1 $32.45

Those shots of your bike on its side, I am at that point now. Today I think I am going to go get a small Dremel and grind the sides of that bolt to make them flat again. I ground a 23mm socket to remove the chamfer, tapped it on the sump plug and put my craftsman 1/2" drive breaker bar on it. Then I took my 6 Ton floor jack with a piece of wood on it under the bike to put upward pressure on the socket so it would not slip off. That soft alum just kept falling apart. Its really bad now.

Really pissed because I leave for the TAT Friday.......

I guess the only down side is that with the Fumoto there is no magnet to catch to metal bits.