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zooom

#120
November 28, 2012, 05:10:53 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 28, 2012, 04:22:18 AM
I can feel a front-end upgrade coming on  ;D

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preeeeeettttyyy!
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#121
November 28, 2012, 07:04:21 AM
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

ungeheuer

#122
May 11, 2013, 04:11:24 AM
DR done





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SpikeC

#123
May 11, 2013, 12:50:30 PM
Spike Cornelius
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2008 Bimota DB5R  woo-Hoo!
   1965 T100SC

IZ

#124
May 11, 2013, 11:16:45 PM
Nice work U! 

Went over to the Suzuki dealership yesterday to look at the DR 650 some more.  It will be mine!!

Told the wife I REALLY need a bike again now that we're in CA and I can lane split!!
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Quote from: bobspapa on May 29, 2011, 08:09:57 AMThis just in..IZ is not that short..and I am not that tall.

ungeheuer

#125
May 12, 2013, 02:24:23 AM Last Edit: May 12, 2013, 02:45:07 AM by ungeheuer
Quote from: IZ on May 11, 2013, 11:16:45 PM
Nice work U!  

Went over to the Suzuki dealership yesterday to look at the DR 650 some more.  It will be mine!!

Told the wife I REALLY need a bike again now that we're in CA and I can lane split!!
Thanks IZ.

DR makes a great do-everything bike.  Its excellent at nothing but pretty handy at almost everything.  I like coz its cheap, cheerful and simple as can be.  Though "built-to-a-price" is painfully obvious in the torturous excuse for a seat... and the stock suspension, which is as ancient as it is wollowingly soggy.  

If I could only have one bike.....  [will I be I'll be run out of DMFland for saying this?  :-\] .... it would be the DR.

Although the new(ish) Husky 650 Terra is worth a look too IMO.  More modern for very little more $$$.  Husky guys will tell you its not a real Husky (and they're right), but they're also missing the point.  Its not there to be what they want from a Husqvarna, it's there to temp DR650 shoppers into a Husky dealership.

http://www.husqvarnamotorcycles.com.au/product.asp?pid=57&t=TR+650+Terra&cid=37




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IZ

#126
May 12, 2013, 08:39:06 AM
As I've mentioned before, I had a '97 DR350 back in Flagstaff. Perfect ride for that place!  It was my first bike and I wish I had kept it. 
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Quote from: bobspapa on May 29, 2011, 08:09:57 AMThis just in..IZ is not that short..and I am not that tall.

The Mad King Pepe'

#127
May 12, 2013, 08:58:20 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on May 12, 2013, 02:24:23 AM
DR makes a great do-everything bike.  Its excellent at nothing but pretty handy at almost everything.  I like coz its cheap, cheerful and simple as can be.  Though "built-to-a-price" is painfully obvious in the torturous excuse for a seat... and the stock suspension, which is as ancient as it is wollowingly soggy.
+1 on that all the way! I was seriously thinking about one as my first DS bike. I ended up buying an 05 BMW F650GS instead, but I still really like the simple, clean, time tested design of the DR.

Quote from: ungeheuer on May 12, 2013, 02:24:23 AM
Although the new(ish) Husky 650 Terra is worth a look too IMO.  More modern for very little more $$$.  Husky guys will tell you its not a real Husky (and they're right), but they're also missing the point.  Its not there to be what they want from a Husqvarna, it's there to temp DR650 shoppers into a Husky dealership.
I think the best part about the bike is the Rotax engine (reliable and fuel efficient): it's the continuation of BMW's G650 X-challenge bikes. Weight and performance wise, I see it somewhere between a Husky 610 and a BMW F/G650gs.

If I had to pick a DS bike today, it would be between a DR, a Terra or the KTM 690. [evil]
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

Slide Panda

#128
May 12, 2013, 10:31:24 AM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on May 12, 2013, 08:58:20 AMthe KTM 690. [evil]

Aw you're jealous, that's cute
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
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- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

The Mad King Pepe'

#129
May 12, 2013, 11:04:19 AM
Quote from: Slide Panda on May 12, 2013, 10:31:24 AM
Aw you're jealous, that's cute
I've got no problem admitting it's a very nice bike(*)!


(*) assuming it doesn't leave you stranded due to soggy electrical connectors are sealed or bad gas pump...  [cheeky] ;D
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

Slide Panda

#130
May 12, 2013, 11:24:45 AM
Seem the problem was that those connections WEREN'T sealed... wtf KTM wtf...

The pump thing really seems to be the fuel filter thing. Out of the factory they clogged up super fast, over working the pump and burning it out
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

ungeheuer

#131
May 12, 2013, 04:47:19 PM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on May 12, 2013, 08:58:20 AM
I think the best part about the bike is the Rotax engine (reliable and fuel efficient): it's the continuation of BMW's G650 X-challenge bikes.
You're spot on with the fuel efficiency. I have a couple of riding mates with X-Challenges and another with the F650GS...... they're amazingly miserly on fuel.  Its worth noting when considering max fuel range from what at first glance may seem like not overly large stock fuel tanks.  They get more out of less than I can on my DR.

Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on May 12, 2013, 08:58:20 AMIf I had to pick a DS bike today, it would be between a DR, a Terra or the KTM 690. [evil]
Husky Terra or DR650 would be my dilemma.  KTM690 is a very nice bit of gear too, but a bit too "special" for what I want form a DS ride  ;).

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The Mad King Pepe'

#132
May 12, 2013, 06:58:15 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on May 12, 2013, 04:47:19 PM
You're spot on with the fuel efficiency. I have a couple of riding mates with X-Challenges and another with the F650GS...... they're amazingly miserly on fuel.
I get 60MPG easy (about 4 litres/100 km)  8) ;D Worst I've seen is 50MPG (4.7 l/100km) in heavy traffic or hauling @$$ on the interstate ~75MPH And this is with "Regular" US gas (87 AKI , PON , (RON + MON)/2 ), no need for anything more except extanol free gas maybe...

With the US tank (16litres ~ 4gal) that's easily 200+ miles of normal riding. Euro tank does without some EPA filter crap and holds another liter or so (1 US quart), don't know about you guys down under.

The main negatives with the F650 are the weight (gas under the seat but battery and oil tank up high???), stock suspension (crap), and to an extent the importance of a good battery for the fuel injection (no push starting!). If I ever went adventuring in remote areas I would rather give up some MPG for the easy to fix carbs, push-start on a dead battery DR.  [thumbsup]
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

ducatiz

#133
May 12, 2013, 07:11:05 PM
When I bought it...




I haven't ridden it in a while, I need to tweak a few things, but I love it.. The forks need rebuilding..
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#134
May 13, 2013, 06:52:58 AM
Photo time, forgot to share these:

Green Ridge Rd in the Green Ridge State Forest.










First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.
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