Pre '96 Suzuki DR650S

[Kawidad]

Originally Posted by toolfan

The pressure in the tank shouldn't matter. Plus the tank is vented, so it shouldn't build up pressure.
The petcock has a diaphragm in it, when the engine produces vaccum (is on). You can make it work by sucking on the hose that goes from the carb to the back of the petcock. (Not the fuel hose, the other, smaller one) It sounds to me like yours is working correctly, but it sounds like your floats are set too high and they let too much fuel into the bowls

Or the needle and seat on the carb are worn and not shutting off the gas, allowing fuel in the line to overfill the carb.

[quint7]

Steve, I hope this works. I took two vids, one of me starting the bike cold (a good day.... day and a half since I last rode it) and it running at high idle/ full choke. The second vid is it at half choke (same idle speed as no choke) and the engine up close and running. I hope that this helps you!
Cheers, Jason

OK....... after looking for 15 minutes I cant see how you post videos like the guy earlier did.... or even just attach them to the message or PM.
if someone can give me a heads up on this. The vids are less than 350kb each, in 3gp format/ quicktime from my cell phone.

[SteveBroskey]

Originally Posted by quint7

OK....... after looking for 15 minutes I cant see how you post videos like the guy earlier did.... or even just attach them to the message or PM.
if someone can give me a heads up on this. The vids are less than 350kb each, in 3gp format/ quicktime from my cell phone.

http://video.google.com/
"Upload Your Videos" in the top-Right
sign in and upload.
Or go to Youtube and do the same.

After uploading, view the video and click the link that says "link to this video"
Copy and paste the html code here

[quint7]

Steve, I emailed you about the videos. Should say jason from Adv. in the subject line.

[SteveBroskey]

Originally Posted by quint7

Steve, I emailed you about the videos. Should say jason from Adv. in the subject line.

Got it, thanks.

[ADK]

Post 'em up, Steve

[SteveBroskey]

Originally Posted by ADK

Post 'em up, Steve

work'n on it - they're .3g2 files ...

[SteveBroskey]

Originally Posted by SteveBroskey

work'n on it - they're .3g2 files ...

Quint, you rock man.
Thanks for the videos!

[ADK]

x2

[Adventure_R]

So who was it that was gonna add the braided brake line? Did you figure out what length to order? Im lazy and hope that someone else figured the measurement. LOL

I just installed new Braided Steel lines on the front end of my 2005 DR650 last night. They came from Russel, and they were Universal fit, 50" in length. I measured the stock lines, and they were 51". The only issue I had with the 1" shorter line, was when I installed it, I had the bike up on my lift, with the front forks uncompressed. I couldn't get the new brake line to feed through the upper guide, and still reach the reservoir. If I had set the bike down, compressed the forks, it would have been fine. I installed it anyway, and skipped the upper guide, but I did wrap the new line in some spiral plastic wrap so it wouldn't rub on the fairing. It now routes up between the Fairing and the Speedometer.

The brakes definately have a different feel now. I would describe it as quicker response, and firmer lever feel. The Russel lines look great, and seem to be high quality. They came with the proper Banjo Ends, which threaded onto the new Brake Line. They also had a different type of crush washer, which I had not seen before. The stock washer is usually copper, or chrome plated copper. These were a stamped steel washer, with an attached rubber O-ring. They seem to work fine, and I have not seen any leaks. They did advise not to torque these washers too much, but did not provide a recommended torque setting.

Kim Kelley

PS I ordered the new lines through one of the aftermarket websites, but I can't remember which one right now. Here's the manufacturer website.

http://www.russellperformance.com/

Edit:
Sorry for posting 2005 DR650 info in this tread, I just realized my goof.

[stevele5]

bike wont fire? anybody with experience?

[toolfan]

Originally Posted by stevele5

bike wont fire? anybody with experience?

Nope.
Got a wiring diagram?
Is it a stock stator or a rewind?

[Grahv]

Hello DRiders. Im new here, age 35, from Estonia (east europe) and i have 93 dr650rse.

A little problem with engine - there is a broken oil pipe in camchain tunnel of crankcase, coming from oil filter room. Take a look at this pic. Can you tell me, what for is it, where must it go? At moment the open end just reduces oil pressure. All pieces seems to removed by previous owner. About this pipe no words or pics in manuals.

BTW, i have pre 96 DR manuals for DL, if someone interested ;)

[been saved]

Figured I would give this thread a bump, I bought mine about 1.5 yrs ago and it has been stellar. Starts every time (except occasionally at HIGH altitude) is pretty quick, and will run all day at 80mph. I shot my tank, sidecovers and fender with black bedliner and it is interesting.

[SteveBroskey]

Originally Posted by been saved

So how are everyone's old drs running?

That would be a "not." Still haven't figured out why it won't start, and right now the time is going into new garage construction so I can keep working through the white months.