Bike inspection @ Canberra Motorcycle Centre???

[Rookie#1]

Looking at a used bike that these guys are selling on consignment, looks to be a good enough thing at a reasonable price but would feel a lot better if someone more trusted was able have a gig at it for me. Its a DR650 with 25k up on the clock and lots of fruit for adv riding, should be pretty well ok but as we all know in the wrong hands a bike can be faaarked totally in plenty less miles than that, if the "sales pitch" is truth it should be well worth the investment but the salesman sounds like a stereotypical sort so im not gonna rest my purchase 100% on his word. Just a check for flat spots in rims, fork condition, linkages, sub frame cracks/bends, oil leaks etc etc is whats needed. Any chance someone is heading past there in the near future??

Cheers, Brendan

[Nathan S]

Messaged you.

[SON]

$7k and a bit for an unregistered new one,
Still under $8k on road ride away in NSW

[Rookie#1]

$7k and a bit for an unregistered new one,
Still under $8k on road ride away in NSW

Bout the same price r/a here in Vic for the DR650,  I work at and sell bikes for a Honda/Suzuki dealer  I could have a stock bike we have that has 350k on the clock for the same as id pay for this one, this bike has over 3k (retail) in extras fitted and i'd spend a few more $$'s also. Even in my position i feel this would be a better option, obviously only if the bike isn't a dog

Cheers, Brendan

[EBT]

This would be a good buy with the extras it has and next to no K's at Echuca

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suzuki-DR650-/141283559496?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item20e5280848

[Rookie#1]

Bump 

[Nathan S]

Can do tomorrow arvo, Rookie.
But best for you to give me a call tomorrow morning and remind me....

Anything I should particularly be looking for?

[80-85 husky]

Hey B, there is a nice looking nx 650 dominator at Sheltons Upholstery in Kangaroo Flat. is that model on your radar?

its the multi colored model. I don't have any details but I saw it parked out the front yesterday but its been for sale for yonks so you might get a bargain

give Ray a call if its on your list

[Rookie#1]

Awesome Nathan thanks a lot, just looking for subframe damage or dodgy repairs cause it looks to have had hard cases on at some time which overload can ruin the DR's non removable (welded) sub frame. Well just that and all the usual things that would give away that the bike has been owned by a caring soul or a retard!!

Thanks John but just like my tenere the dominator has little options for aftermarket long range fuel cells and too much plastic to break in the event of an off. The only 2 things that have me reluctantly considering replacing it with a DR :'(

[Viper79]

Hi Brendan,

The racks for the soft panniers are as heavy as what's on that bike, so it could have just had light bags on it.
One thing to look for is the top chain roller that is mounted on the upright section of the frame just above the foot peg.
This should be removed as it can tear a section of the frame out if the chain has heavy contact with it.
The bearings in the rear linkage will more than likely be worn as Suzuki never put enough grease in them and the head stem from new.  Apart from that there's not a lot to look out for.
Here's a couple of links to some DR tips.
 http://drriders.com/
http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Potential_problems_to_be_aware_of

Rob.

[Rookie#1]

Hi Brendan,

The racks for the soft panniers are as heavy as what's on that bike, so it could have just had light bags on it.
One thing to look for is the top chain roller that is mounted on the upright section of the frame just above the foot peg.
This should be removed as it can tear a section of the frame out if the chain has heavy contact with it.
The bearings in the rear linkage will more than likely be worn as Suzuki never put enough grease in them and the head stem from new.  Apart from that there's not a lot to look out for.
Here's a couple of links to some DR tips.
 http://drriders.com/
http://dr650.wikia.com/wiki/Potential_problems_to_be_aware_of

Rob.

Hey Rob, thanks. Yeah I was gonna have a yarn to Nathan in the morning about a few other little chestnuts when it comes to dr650's like you have mentioned, the upper chain roller should be removed yes, and the primary gear shaft if prone to leakage after the seal pops out as there is no retainer! a problem fixed on 12 models onwards and an easy retro fit fix for previous models. Lack of grease and grease nipples in the linkage area is also a point on concern as is the wheel bearings only being sealed on 1 side!! My only concern with this one is the sub frame as the rack fitted are "Happy trails" racks and normally come as a set with boxes so its possible it could of lugged some big weight in its travels. Saying all this makes ya wonder why anyone would want one  but despite the DR650's factory failings there is still no better (single cyl) bike to build up and tailor to your needs as these things, versatile, robust and cheap..a but like me actually 

Cheers, Brendan

[Viper79]

I have done a few trips on my DR, last one was a 6500k loop up through the flinders to Maree and across to Lake Gairdner, back down to Victor Harbor and back to Melb.  I have just put a Keihen pumper carb on mine and have a Web cam and 10.5.1 piston to put in it along with the billet third gear set from Nova racing in the UK.
Just the Carb made a huge difference..   

[Nathan S]

.... versatile, robust and cheap..a but like me actually 

Well, you got one out of three right.

[Rookie#1]

.... versatile, robust and cheap..a but like me actually 

Well, you got one out of three right.

Yeah I guess you're right, I am pretty damn versatile 

[GMC]

If ever you need a Deltek checked out in Broadford just let me know, I'm your man.