Project OBT ADV Suzuki DR650

[GregMember]

Well its project time again this time a DR650. This evening I drove out handed over the last of the cash and loaded the bike. The previous owner had started to set the bike up towards Motard spec. Check the foot pegs, they are so gay I am going to send them down for Menace :laugh:

Check the power pipe

Its done 23,000kms

Its neat and straight

Check the gay foot pegs, will suit Menaces bike :laugh:

OK so the bike isnt mine, I wouldnt own a DR No the bike belongs to a site member and a guy that does a lot for a lot of OBT members so when I was asked would I throw spanners at it I jumped at the offer. He shall remain nameless for now

A list has been started including at this stage

Suspension out and overhauled completely (To be dropped of Friday)
Full Staintune system
Barkbusters
New Grips
Bash Plate
Screen
Headlight protector
New wider foot pegs
Old Bull stickers
Fork Boots
Rear blinkers
New tail light number plate assembly
Set of Continental tyres
Frame guards
28 litre fuel tank
plus whatever else I find in the day light :laugh:

The clutch I think needs replacing as it is adjusted correctly and wont disengage probably. I will adjust the valves, new spark plug, new brake pads, wheel bearings, new countershaft sprocket seal, repack the steering head bearings, repack the suspension linkages, change the oil and filter, lube the cables, grease the pivots and then go adventure riding with ???

If anyone has any ideas that could be beneficial get involved and please speak up. I will post the progress as it happens.

TB

[Mick DMember]

Piss those gay DR motard stickers off the swing arm. :huh:

[Nick JacksonMember]

I’ve been looking at the DR650 for some time as a perminant adv bike so I’m really keen to see this evolve !

The Roc Stomper damper has been a big asset on my 400. !

Nickj

[GregMember]

Yeah hadnt thought about a damper good idea Nick, thats the input I am looking for. Oh and the swing arm stickers Mick :laugh:

Might finish it and test ride it to the corner

TB

[DeanMember]

How about an alloy gear shifter (hammerhead)no not you TB its a Brand name :laugh: Lower fork protectors ,oversize bars and bar raisers. definatley a braided brake line fuel filter, Whipps alloy rear luggage carrier (piss that steel junk off)air filter mods chain gang sprockets and chain set. Vapor trail tech computer to make the cockpit a bit more modern and functional not to mention lighter.get rid of those god awful mirrors :laugh: :ohmy: heavy duty tubes and bling alloy rimlock and valve caps :laugh:

Ollie

[GregMember]

Ollie wrote:

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How about an alloy gear shifter (hammerhead)no not you TB its a Brand name :laugh: Lower fork protectors ,oversize bars and bar raisers. definatley a braided brake line fuel filter, Whipps alloy rear luggage carrier (piss that steel junk off)air filter mods chain gang sprockets and chain set. Vapor trail tech computer to make the cockpit a bit more modern and functional not to mention lighter.get rid of those god awful mirrors :laugh: :ohmy: heavy duty tubes and bling alloy rimlock and valve caps :laugh:

Ollie

Thanks Ollie I will pass it on all good, BTW I have a hammerhead gear shift on the XR I know what they are :laugh:

The chain and sprockets are new, I have a trailtech I will offer, the braided line etc for sure Tubes and tyres have been ordered.

Cheers

TB

[DeanMember]

almost forgot :blush: heated grips best thing ever on a cold ride had em on the Kato on the sofala ride well on one side only :laugh:

Ollie

[WayneMember]

Try a HID headligh kit, bar raisers and stonger bars if they are standard, footpeg lowering kit (check bashplate fits, Whipps will need mods), Dynojet put out a kit that is supposed to get good results and comes with a variety of jets for the desired result. Check the oil line is not resting on the Staintune pipe when it’s fitted.

I was planning to do a write up on all the parts fitted to mine but you will save me the effort TB.

What year is this thing?

[GregMember]

lotsa wrote:

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Try a HID headligh kit, bar raisers and stonger bars if they are standard He wants the standard bars , footpeg lowering kit (check bashplate fits, Whipps will need mods) He wants B&B , Dynojet put out a kit that is supposed to get good results and comes with a variety of jets for the desired result. Already fitted I am told Check the oil line is not resting on the Staintune pipe when it’s fitted. Will do

I was planning to do a write up on all the parts fitted to mine but you will save me the effort TB. You should still do yours mate as they will be different

What year is this thing? Will look tomorrow

Thanks Wayne

[BrettMember]

HEART Transplant with a XR600?!?!?!?!?LOL!!!!! :laugh: that should make it go better!!!!!

Only joking…. :laugh: :laugh:

somewhere I have the template for the peg lowering plate for the Dr’s I will find it next week and send it..

these DR things look like the answer as the ‘next step’ to the ‘plank’ seat ‘enduro weapons’ we currently ride..
our ”semi-retirement’ pony’s!!

Cheers
MacKa..

[RoyMember]

TB,

Is that a standard tank decal. I reckon it looks pretty good.

[Mark BuntingMember]

I’ve been thinking about an ADV bike so I’ll watch this space with interest.

What’s a good price for a DR650???

[scott bockingMember]

I know a local guy selling an XR650 in good condition if you are keen Kram.

[GregMember]

kram140 wrote:

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I’ve been thinking about an ADV bike so I’ll watch this space with interest.

What’s a good price for a DR650???

Just saw this in ADV’s flea market

04 DR650
Just over 10K KM’s
12 months rego.
New front & rear tyre.
B&B bash plate.
Aftermarket exhaust.
Located: Biloela – QLD.
$5000
PM for more details. On ADV

TB

[DeanMember]

kram140 wrote:

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What’s a good price for a DR650???

Just got back from Procycles and they have brand new DR650’s for $7990

Brand new DRZ400 for $8990

Ollie

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