I have no idea but it sounds like a cool project, post pictures when you have them.
actually, how close is the header pipe to 30mm ?
actually, how close is the header pipe to 30mm ?
DR650 Desert Sled?
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I think it's going to be a cool project too. I am digging into it again tonight. I'll get some measurements.
This is where I am in the strip down process. Experimenting with this seat setup. I know it's not a true "baja" type seat.
The exhaust will be a hard one to find....a good one that is. I don't think even Cobra makes one anymore...I could be wrong. I was told I got the last yoshi exhaust in california when I purchased mine many moons ago.
Over at drriders.com I think some folks use old TL1000 cans. I think there is a thread somewhere there where a post 96 exhaust was fitted on a pre-96.
Your seat looks like it would work but I've always liked my stock seat. Pre-96 seats are superior to post 96 seats but the aftermarket is there for post 96 stuff.
What's the plan for desert riding?
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Over at drriders.com I think some folks use old TL1000 cans. I think there is a thread somewhere there where a post 96 exhaust was fitted on a pre-96.
Your seat looks like it would work but I've always liked my stock seat. Pre-96 seats are superior to post 96 seats but the aftermarket is there for post 96 stuff.
What's the plan for desert riding?
Personally I would sacrifice some fuel range and lighting to go light weight.
Washes are like perfect run ups to vertical faces of sand pack right?
i'd be up for that ride.
Washes are like perfect run ups to vertical faces of sand pack right?
i'd be up for that ride.
Finally getting around to posting an update on the DR650 build that I've been slowly working on.
Here is a photo of the original setup (NOT MY BIKE) and some work in progress pics.
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I am still doing some cleanup and fab-ing some metal side covers
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I'm open to feedback and suggestions - I KNOW on this forum I won't get ANY criticism ;-)
--Fenix
Here is a photo of the original setup (NOT MY BIKE) and some work in progress pics.
I am still doing some cleanup and fab-ing some metal side covers
I'm open to feedback and suggestions - I KNOW on this forum I won't get ANY criticism ;-)
--Fenix
I have Hebo, Talon and S3 pegs, all of them are great, I think the Hebo were the most economical and Talon was the most expensive. All of them kill your boots quickly but not as bad as the kickstarter does.
For boots you should give serious consideration to trials boots instead of conventional MX boots, trials boots are way more flexible in the ankle and sole, way more comfortable to walk in. Gaerne leather boots are top of the line and expensive, Forma boots are a little cheaper, break in very fast by comparison but also wear out faster.
... get them in brown oiled leather and you won't look like a power ranger wearing neon leg casts
Large fuel tank is very typical on a desert bike, you will be using a lot of fuel and covering a lot of distance.
Dropping extra coin on good boots and pegs will be an instant huge improvement if you are currently riding on shite pegs and wearing work boots or hiking boots.
Remember toes down and knees bent for going up steep hill, heels down knees bent and arms fully extended for going down steep hills,
moving the pegs back a whole bunch will help with your finding traction and keeping the front light in deep sand keep your feet and weight on the pegs or you must be stuck.
... I rode MX before I rode Trials.
Dropping extra coin on good boots and pegs will be an instant huge improvement if you are currently riding on shite pegs and wearing work boots or hiking boots.
Remember toes down and knees bent for going up steep hill, heels down knees bent and arms fully extended for going down steep hills,
moving the pegs back a whole bunch will help with your finding traction and keeping the front light in deep sand
keep your feet and weight on the pegs or you must be stuck.... I rode MX before I rode Trials.
Looks nice.
I never could get my DR to run right with anything other than the stock air box. Maybe you're having better luck than I did with your pod filter. I did the airbox mod which cut some of the top of the airbox off... Worst mod ever. Maybe on some Dyno somewhere it improves horsepower somewhere but all I ever noticed was a horribly dirty filter all the time and some hiccups off throttle......and it's getting harder to find stock unmolested are boxes.
I see you're going for the open triangle look. As a suggestion I relocated my rear brake Reservoir closer to the master cylinder. Not for the open triangle look but because I just never got that warm fuzzy feeling with that reservoir hose being so close to the exhaust pipe. It's hot around there in the summer. I know it tilts pretty hard left but as long as you keep the reservoir full you'll never have a problem. I did this mod probably 60k ago and never had any kind of problem with it.
There's also some nice wide pegs on eBay for it.... Like under $25 or something.
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I never could get my DR to run right with anything other than the stock air box. Maybe you're having better luck than I did with your pod filter. I did the airbox mod which cut some of the top of the airbox off... Worst mod ever. Maybe on some Dyno somewhere it improves horsepower somewhere but all I ever noticed was a horribly dirty filter all the time and some hiccups off throttle......and it's getting harder to find stock unmolested are boxes.
I see you're going for the open triangle look. As a suggestion I relocated my rear brake Reservoir closer to the master cylinder. Not for the open triangle look but because I just never got that warm fuzzy feeling with that reservoir hose being so close to the exhaust pipe. It's hot around there in the summer. I know it tilts pretty hard left but as long as you keep the reservoir full you'll never have a problem. I did this mod probably 60k ago and never had any kind of problem with it.
There's also some nice wide pegs on eBay for it.... Like under $25 or something.
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