welshwan

I don't know the area, at all. Even better! Sounds like fun to me! Now to get this DR sorted.

I'M A HERO..........oh

I think that thing is AWESOME!!!! Yamaha blue, never know might make the difference between someone seeing you or not on that stealthy bike! I think a one peace leather suit is about the best protection you can get for riding on the road, plus it suits the bike. looks spot on!

Oil radiator guard is painted and fitted. one side pillion peg has been stripped, thoroughly cleaned, had the black bits repainted and split pin replaced- i have done one at a time as i didn't have a camera to hand and wanted to remember how they went back together. awaiting an angle grinder rust brush thing to arrive before i can attempt to paint the exhaust black. The drill one isn't up to much and would take forever.

I'm only about an hour and 20 mins from Chester if that means anything? Once the DR is sorted i'll be up for some fairly close meetups.

i thought that was what you said! But after the link i was unsure hahahaha Well then, how are you finding it? bet it's nice to have an electric start....... There is one local place that makes stuff out of leather, i might have to pop by and ask then about the seat cover.

sorry to hear this! heart go's out to you! Nitro are a good, low priced motorcycle helmet - that's what i have always used. I have fallen once and banged my head, Nitro helmet did its job! If it has hit the deck then you need to cut the strap (so no one uses it) and chuck it in the bin.

do you still have the slip that the seller should have given you when you bought it? If so, then all you need is the form to apply for a logbook *I THINK* it is called 'Application for a vehicle registration certificate' (v62) - remember i am not 100% sure which form. When you find the correct form, fill it out as though you were going to send it away to apply for the logbook- take the filled out form along with the slip of the logbook you should have received when buying the bike and show it at the postoffice counter and tell them you want to tax it- they should then tax it no problem! This is what i had to do with the husky because the logbook didn't turn up in the post by the time i needed to tax it (it actually never turned up, i had to send the form and slip of the logbook and hope to god it turned up) Keep both the papers, if the logbook does not turn up in the post within 4 weeks *I THINK* you can send them both away to apply for the logbook for free as you are a new owner of the bike. ALSO love the look of the bike- hope to try the newer 600 XT one of these days, had a little go on an old xt500 once. Also my first bike on the road was a XT 125 Big singles are nice and torquey. both of my current bikes are thumpers too!

well?! how's the bike? looks like a fair price! and it's the same year as my husky! any idea how much BHP that thing has? being a two smoker it should have some go in it if i was brave enough to own a two stroke i would certainly consider one of those! looks NICE

Nothing new to report really matey. tank is off...... still need to inspect how bad it is and where it is leaking from Have a few other bits and bobs that are in the proses of being painted like the oil radiator grill. High temp paint has arrived for the exhaust and calipers - should get started on painting the exhaust Sunday/Monday. I bought that seat cover^ and the fucker don't fit...... need to find another seat cover somewhere, or modify this one to fit. Three of the six bolts holding the luggage rack are rusted solid and are turning out to be a right bitch to drill out ( i suspect that my drill-bits aren't up to much) Top box and aftermarket mirrors are on their way and possibly thinking of getting some new handlebars, so that i can fit hand guards on it (this will most likely be one of the last bits i get done, unless a good deal turns up) So all in all, not much work has been done to it. I need to get my head down now and get some progress done. Now tell me about this DR man?! What model and age? maybe a few pictures? I have done about 220 miles on mine and it's very comfy, low seat height (compared to the apparent 35 inch seat height of the husky). nice for crunching some miles in comfort.

I can totally understand why people get annoyed, but it's not a big deal unless you have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. It is a forum, not a job application after all. Don't be grammar nazis guys. HAHAHAHA how do you like that one?.

damn, i need a cigarette after watching that one. scary stuff. i wonder how long it took 'em to get to the top?

when i was learning to ride my instructor told me that they should be changed every two years, or as soon as it is dropped. It's is highly advised that you get a new one. But of course it is totally up to you.

almost makes me feel guilty........almost.

That thing is fucking NICE!!!! Bet it's a blast!

what he said ^^^^ ~I'd have guessed the spring on the rear break - the choke- does it carb flood when you (try to) run with the choke on? If so i would say the carb needs cleaning and readjusting - haven't a bloody clue about the indicators. maybe a bad connection somewhere? DirtyDT knows a hell of a lot more then me about bikes. those are my best guesses.

What a ladies man! hahaha You crack me up foamy

Not much updates on this so far. The tank is off, and emptied. just leaving overnight in the hope that the last of the petrol fumes will evaporate then i will bring it inside to look at the true state of it. Seat cover is off, you can't really see in the pictures but there was a huge rip down the left stitching that was covered with tape..... looked fucking awful and getting steadily worse every ride. I think i have found a great looking cover for it. only problems are that i'll have to wait for it to arrive from thailand and it is for a slightly different model of DR650- TOUCH WOOD it will be the same seat. here's a pic of the seat cover i have my eye on anyways: your thoughts? i can also get plain black ones, but thought this badboy would suit the colors of the bike just fine. Also taken all the fairings off to be thoroughly cleaned - most of this is done.... just need some new heat shield stuff to replace the rotten old crap that was on the back of the fairing covering the exhaust. Plenty of bits that need a good going over with a wire brush and some fresh paint. MIGHT do some of this tomorrow. I'll get some pics of how it now stands when i get a chance Will keep you lot updated.

Thanks for the advice! any ideas how i can clean up the inside? Another problem with the tank is it has some stickers on it which i can't find any replacements for! maybe a touch up of the leaking area would be better then a full strip and repaint? Yeah i think you are correct to try and keep as original as possible. I did flirt with the idea of putting a big plastic aftermarket tank on it and some big dual headlights... think i'll keep this idea as the last resort! Hopefully it shouldn't take too long! and what did you think my husky is for other then chasing sheep?! Ain't no sheep going to outrun 577CC of hardcore enduro bike! but in all seriousness i will be trying to keep this bike on the tarmac as much as possible. Metal tanks and off-roading don't mix too well! I WILL ignore the snarky comments about my bikes lovely RACK. *sniggers to self* Yeah it does look pretty fucked up, BUT ohh so practical! trying to find another one will add unwanted expense to this. Trying too keep the costs down as much as possible. fingers crossed, will keep it as standard as possible. I think i agree, the look of it has certainly grown on me a lot since getting my hands on it. sexy old bike. what do you mean change my name? I am the the one, the only JESSE MACH - master of the street hawk!. Just ride a white bike (with considerably smaller fairings lol) now so that people don't stop to ask for an autograph every ten minutes and want me to stop the bad guys.... i have other things to do nowadays. glad you like the look of the DR anyhows

That Reg would have be AWESOME on my husky!