Re: Let's go adventuring. pulling a trailer. 2006 dr650 "the tropical terradactyl"
Getting closer, and wrapping up some little details to get the ol girl back on the road. Once I do, I'll get back to building the trailer.
I ended up rebuilding the stock forks for now. I may still go with the rmz450 forks, but to do them like I'd like to, ill need to fabricate a set of triple clamps in order to retain the stock ignition switch, which houses the steering lock. ( You can buy said triple clamps for about $400, but i just can't justify That right now) The steering lock option may be trivial to some, but I really like the option of being able to lock it up for a bit of theft deterrent.
I replaced the dated looking gators with what mr.e affectionately calls leg warmers. Fresh seals, wipers and bushings, as well as a wet sand on the lathe, and the forks are good to go.
Also, planning on doing a little bit of experimenting with gearing. The bike came stock with 15/41 gearing with 525 chain and sprockets. They are fine for most all road riding, but leave plenty to be desired on anything off-road short of wide open dirt lanes. On the trip to Georgia, I swapped on a set of 14/52 sprockets, and while the granny gear first was great for the single track and hills, she was trying to grenade herself running 65 in top gear down the road.
My plan is to try a 14,15 and 16 tooth countershaft sprocket with a 43 out bank, and in theory will use the 14 off-road and the 15 or 16 for my daily commuting.
The street tires and wheels are mounted up (working on building a complete second wheel and tire set for some knobbies, which will be carried along on the trailer)
Going to shorten the chain up tomorrow and take er for a spin (weather permitting)
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