DL650... smaller front sprocket

jimjib · 06-07-2005, 03:21 PM

Anyone have a source for a smaller sprocket...on the DL650?

jkam · 06-07-2005, 05:50 PM

haven't tried them but they might be able to help, they list front sprockets from 14-17.
http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/html/suzuki8.shtml

How is the project coming along?

jimjib · 06-08-2005, 10:43 AM

Thanks..I will give them a shot

Took the bike out on a day ride last weekend....about 50% dirt and was very pleased with the outcome. With the soft front end the bike gobbled up the rocky trails and stutter bumps (at moderate speeds) with no problem. I just had to be carfull not to attack stuff to aggresivly as it would bottom if you went to far. I should have my air assist done by next week and I think that will finish the job on the front end. I made and installed some shorter dogbones to get the proper ride height and I am now waiting to hear back from the wiilbers people about the longer stroke shock. I also installed some protapers and bark busters which really made a big difference in the stand up ergos. Basicly...I am more than happy with this setup and will not be missing my GS one bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkam

haven't tried them but they might be able to help, they list front sprockets from 14-17.
http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/html/suzuki8.shtml

How is the project coming along?

The Fist · 06-08-2005, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimjib

Thanks..I will give them a shot

Took the bike out on a day ride last weekend....about 50% dirt and was very pleased with the outcome. With the soft front end the bike gobbled up the rocky trails and stutter bumps (at moderate speeds) with no problem. I just had to be carfull not to attack stuff to aggresivly as it would bottom if you went to far. I should have my air assist done by next week and I think that will finish the job on the front end. I made and installed some shorter dogbones to get the proper ride height and I am now waiting to hear back from the wiilbers people about the longer stroke shock. I also installed some protapers and bark busters which really made a big difference in the stand up ergos. Basicly...I am more than happy with this setup and will not be missing my GS one bit.

Kick ass...post more pics ! I can't wait to do the same in a few months when I get my DL650.

motogearhead · 06-08-2005, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimjib

Thanks..I will give them a shot

Took the bike out on a day ride last weekend....about 50% dirt and was very pleased with the outcome. With the soft front end the bike gobbled up the rocky trails and stutter bumps (at moderate speeds) with no problem. I just had to be carfull not to attack stuff to aggresivly as it would bottom if you went to far. I should have my air assist done by next week and I think that will finish the job on the front end. I made and installed some shorter dogbones to get the proper ride height and I am now waiting to hear back from the wiilbers people about the longer stroke shock. I also installed some protapers and bark busters which really made a big difference in the stand up ergos. Basicly...I am more than happy with this setup and will not be missing my GS one bit.

jimjib, Length of the dog bones vs difference in height?

Update; I bought another set of 48MM WP and finished work on the triples. 20MM KTM triples with a machined Vstrom stem. Everything fits up nicely except not much turning radius. Enough to ride but eventually I may check into 22 or 24MM sets made for the 950 KTMs for more clearance. Randy

jimjib · 06-09-2005, 10:57 AM

I shortened the dogbones an inch...and it worked out perfect. Of course I will go back to the stockers when I get the longer stroke shock.

jimjib · 06-11-2005, 11:21 AM

A shot of the new dogbones and air assist. . I am just guessing at pressures but I put in about 6 lbs and it raised the static sag about 1/2 to 2/4 of an inch. It still handles the speed bump in the parking lot very nicely but I will do some real dirt tomorrow and see how it goes.

jimjib · 06-11-2005, 11:27 AM

I used plastic tubing because because I was a affraid that if I made a fitting the length it needed to be..in one piece, it would be very easy to snap off. I also have the 14 tooth sproket installed

jimjib · 06-13-2005, 11:44 AM

Ran the same rocky dirt road this last weekend...and the air assist worked great...didnt bottom them once and they seemed as plush as every.

HarveyMushman · 06-13-2005, 01:26 PM

More info. (and pics), please.

jimjib · 06-13-2005, 02:40 PM

what do you need pictures of?

HighwayChile · 06-13-2005, 05:00 PM

motogear and Jimjib suzuki should give you 2 a biike for your efforts to pick up where they left off.

Moto, you said the USD forks do not allow much clearence, is it due to the fairing or fork stops? or something else? good on both of ya.

HarveyMushman · 06-14-2005, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimjib

what do you need pictures of?

The motorcycle?

dwsmith · 06-15-2005, 08:26 PM

Nothing like PBR on tap in Cleator while gazing apon the transformation of a bike and talking shop. When we going again?

McB · 06-16-2005, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIEZEL

Like this, the bike on a recent ride.

Can't wait to see it when you get those wheelcovers installed.

06-07-2005, 03:21 PM	#1
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	DL650... smaller front sprocket Anyone have a source for a smaller sprocket...on the DL650?

06-07-2005, 05:50 PM	#2
jkam Nomadic Man Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Somewhere out there Oddometer: 3,758	haven't tried them but they might be able to help, they list front sprockets from 14-17. http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/html/suzuki8.shtml How is the project coming along? __________________ Jay

06-11-2005, 11:21 AM	#7
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	asdf A shot of the new dogbones and air assist. . I am just guessing at pressures but I put in about 6 lbs and it raised the static sag about 1/2 to 2/4 of an inch. It still handles the speed bump in the parking lot very nicely but I will do some real dirt tomorrow and see how it goes.

06-13-2005, 01:26 PM	#10
HarveyMushman commutingmysentence Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Virginia, USA Oddometer: 15,896	More info. (and pics), please. __________________ Tim photo blog

06-13-2005, 05:00 PM	#12
HighwayChile greetings from Wa state Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Bow, WA USA Oddometer: 4,094	motogear and Jimjib suzuki should give you 2 a biike for your efforts to pick up where they left off. Moto, you said the USD forks do not allow much clearence, is it due to the fairing or fork stops? or something else? good on both of ya. __________________ “I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth.” .....Steve McQueen

06-09-2005, 10:57 AM	#6
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	I shortened the dogbones an inch...and it worked out perfect. Of course I will go back to the stockers when I get the longer stroke shock.

06-11-2005, 11:27 AM	#8
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	I used plastic tubing because because I was a affraid that if I made a fitting the length it needed to be..in one piece, it would be very easy to snap off. I also have the 14 tooth sproket installed

06-13-2005, 11:44 AM	#9
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	Ran the same rocky dirt road this last weekend...and the air assist worked great...didnt bottom them once and they seemed as plush as every.

06-13-2005, 02:40 PM	#11
jimjib ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Oddometer: 1,647	what do you need pictures of?

06-15-2005, 08:26 PM	#14
dwsmith Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Oddometer: 156	Nothing like PBR on tap in Cleator while gazing apon the transformation of a bike and talking shop. When we going again?

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