Hope I can join the club. Ditched my Shadow and picked up a DR650
Hope I can join the club. Ditched my Shadow and picked up a DR650
Last edited by TinkerinWstuff; Tue Nov 23rd, 2010 at 05:53 PM. Reason: oops, Should be DR dumbass
1998 VFR800 Interceptor - resurrected and custom tail http://vfrworld.com/forums/5th-gener...98-vfr800.html
1999 DR650SE
Welcome to the dirty club
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Current stable: 09 Thruxton \ 09 FZ6S2 Sold List: 97 Ninja500R, 03 SV650K3, 01 Ducati 750Sport, 73 CB350/4, 03 F650GSA, 08 Gixxer600, 03 Gixxer600, 91 VFR750F, 09 KLX250, 06 Thruxton 900, 02 VFR800, 08 Spyder RS, 12 Street TripleR, 09 KLX250S, 16 KTMRC390, 10 F650GS
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Congrats!
The fairing says DR650. What's the difference between the DR and DS?
what they said ^
God, why does EVERYONE have a damn DRZ out here?? Yamaha for life
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Was this the one up in Loveland?
Congrats man!
Just my fat fingers or non-working brain.
That's what I understand. Was told that by the third time you try to pick it up n a day you're ready to throw in the towel. I doubt that's what you meant but I read lots of complaints about the weight on the trail. The plus, I've read, is that the weight makes it a more comfortable street ride.
you are correct sir. I haven't taken photos yet and the pics above were stolen from their site.
1998 VFR800 Interceptor - resurrected and custom tail http://vfrworld.com/forums/5th-gener...98-vfr800.html
1999 DR650SE
Yep I was talking weight, all the big 650's are a handful on trails.
I am a trail rider so my bikes have plates for the occasional pavement, my concern is more how it rides in the dirt, that's where mine is comfortable, well not really, my seat is a 2x4, but I try to stand as much as my old ass can.
I had read opinions that the 650 was a street bike capable on dirt while a 400 is a dirt bike capable on street. So I went the 650 route because I suspect 75% of the riding it will see will be paved on the way to the trail.
Maybe some day you can learn me something on the dirt. Been a while since I've ridden single track and was probably never really all that good anyway. I'll get from A to B but I'm sure there's plenty of room for improvement.
1998 VFR800 Interceptor - resurrected and custom tail http://vfrworld.com/forums/5th-gener...98-vfr800.html
1999 DR650SE
I was thinking of picking this one up; it looks super clean! Congrats, man!
congrats...
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Current Stable:
'o5 SuzukiGSX-1oooR (Custom Street Fighter).
'o6 Pitster Pro 50cc Pit Bike (125cc Big Bore Kit).
I'm all ears if anyone has suggestions on "must have" gear or accessories. I have about $200 in immediate disposable funds to go with the new acquisition.
1998 VFR800 Interceptor - resurrected and custom tail http://vfrworld.com/forums/5th-gener...98-vfr800.html
1999 DR650SE
if you plan on hitting trails you might want to get a skid plate and some real barkbusters (Handguards).
Remember Yesterday. Plan For Tomorrow. Live For Today.
Current Stable:
'o5 SuzukiGSX-1oooR (Custom Street Fighter).
'o6 Pitster Pro 50cc Pit Bike (125cc Big Bore Kit).
Full wrap around skid plate, save the engine. Aluminum hand guards, save the levers when you drop it and hands in the trees.
Thanks both of you. I had the skid plate on the radar screen but hadn't considered better hand guards.
1998 VFR800 Interceptor - resurrected and custom tail http://vfrworld.com/forums/5th-gener...98-vfr800.html
1999 DR650SE
Don't listen to Matty he don't know what he's talking about, otherwise he woulda suggested radiator guards.
Remember Yesterday. Plan For Tomorrow. Live For Today.
Current Stable:
'o5 SuzukiGSX-1oooR (Custom Street Fighter).
'o6 Pitster Pro 50cc Pit Bike (125cc Big Bore Kit).
his bike is an air cooler so no guards needed
you beat me to the punch but I had to give details
Forced air for the oil cooler?
I will consult the google machine. If you have a link handy, it'd be appreciated.
I'm guessing that one can wait 'till April
1998 VFR800 Interceptor - resurrected and custom tail http://vfrworld.com/forums/5th-gener...98-vfr800.html
1999 DR650SE
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