a New OEM tube? or an aftermarket one?
If OEM, you just ordered a new right side grip with a glued on throttle tube.
Aftermarket rubber free.
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The DR/DRZ Thread
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Aftermarket rubber free.
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Look into ODI lock-on grips next time. They come with the right grip molded to a new throttle tube and the left grip clamps onto the bars so they never slip, even when you dunk the bike the the creek, and you don't have to safety-wire them.
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I have a older DR350 that has low miles. When did they start putting electric start on them? Is the DR650 much taller than the 350? I am already short but would like to upgrade soon to a larger but not much taller one. Drew
Installed the Race Tech springs this week and rode my DRZ today . Very nice. Now the bike can carry my weight when getting air.
Got my number plate graphics in today. Also learned the AP diaphram has a tear/hole in it. It leaks fuel from the vent line comng from the dry side of the diaphram.
viper
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I really like the look of this bike. Good job.Got my number plate graphics in today. Also learned the AP diaphram has a tear/hole in it. It leaks fuel from the vent line comng from the dry side of the diaphram.
Anyone know a good suspension man for lowering the DRZ 2" in Houston area? I'm thinking about getting a brand new one. And eventhough the bike is just going to be a fire-road dualsport'er, I want to get the lowering done properly (i.e., no Kubo link) by professional.
Not in Huston, but if your interested in shipping them (cheap walmart rifle case works well for a shock and set of fork legs)
Drop me a PM, I know a Local Texas guy
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Here's the latest incarnation. I am making sure I have any fitment issues dealt with before I put the final carbon/blue Kevlar layer on. The Kevlar is a **** so everything has to be right before installing it. I'm starting to run out of mods. Suspension next modded to "E" suspension already from the early "S". Then maybe the ACT(?) wide ratio transmission.
I added a new DR650 to the stable this weekend. I rode it a 100 miles on Sunday and even with a strong wind it did fantastic on the road. With the windscreen, that I already had, it was as comfortable as my departed Versys.
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I still have the DRZ400 and with all the mods it has it is definitely faster than the DR650 and way lighter. I hate taking the DRZ on paved roads though so the DR will now be my steed of choice if rides have any paved road.
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I still have the DRZ400 and with all the mods it has it is definitely faster than the DR650 and way lighter. I hate taking the DRZ on paved roads though so the DR will now be my steed of choice if rides have any paved road.
Plane Dr
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Nice looking guards. They don't look like they block much air. How thick are they? with the smaller area the don't look as bullet proof as the unabikers. But the unabikers drive my temps up by 5-8 degrees...
~1/8 aluminum. 3 mount points only. Same ones the radiator uses. These do not have support from the back side like some others so it is not going to provide a lot of extra support when dropped. We will see if I regret that later.
It is actually a cool design. The guard sits almost an inch in front of the radiator which allows much more air around the guard than the ones sitting almost flush. The flush mount ones actually block air going through some of the radiator fins.
Plane Dr
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They definitely look like they will address the majority of the problems. Any armour is better than none.
the DR-TREE FIDDY performed wonderfully @ UNCLE'S AROUND THE BEND RALLY
the IRC GP-1 tires were on target
the 4.2gal fuel tank was never challenged(except when it had to share w/ a Honda)
her next trip was to RRMT where i ran into some of her weaknesses
the major one being the added weight of the extra fuel, high up
in the future, if i take her to RRMT, i will reduce the amount of fuel to less than 1/2 tank full/loop
all things considered, I AM REAL HAPPY W/ HER PERFORMANCE & RELYABILITY
the IRC GP-1 tires were on target
the 4.2gal fuel tank was never challenged(except when it had to share w/ a Honda)
her next trip was to RRMT where i ran into some of her weaknesses
the major one being the added weight of the extra fuel, high up
in the future, if i take her to RRMT, i will reduce the amount of fuel to less than 1/2 tank full/loop
all things considered, I AM REAL HAPPY W/ HER PERFORMANCE & RELYABILITY
Plane Dr
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I have an MSR but it took tweaking to get a little more clearance. It is generally good but if the shift rod is pushed in all the way it had light contact. That's mainly due to the case guards.
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Sold the WR , now back on a DRZ ! 
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Good Looking DRZ and it has a kicker starter too!
I'm thinking a Kick start kit will be my next big farkel for my 06 DRZ.
I was in Sulphur Springs Sunday afternoon getting a TTR90 for my grandkids.
That town has really had a face lift since I used to go thru there in the late sixties on the way to Commerce.
We're gonna have to meet up and compare bikes, so I can what else I'm missing on mine.
I'm thinking a Kick start kit will be my next big farkel for my 06 DRZ.
I was in Sulphur Springs Sunday afternoon getting a TTR90 for my grandkids.
That town has really had a face lift since I used to go thru there in the late sixties on the way to Commerce.
We're gonna have to meet up and compare bikes, so I can what else I'm missing on mine.
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That's sharp Don, it reminds me of something though...
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bigdon55
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Don't hate me! I bought it that way. I may put a Translucent Safari Tank on it some day. Maybe not.
Just think of the of the reprehensible places that you may be accused of being at!
