Sturg1647545502 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Ive been rolling the idea around for about a year or so now to convert a big bore dirt bike(600 and bigger that has a battery all ready) into an around the town bike. Although ive ridden my fair share of bikes, ive never owned a dirt bike. What are some things to look for in buying used? Other than throwing street tires/new wheels on, what sort of cost should i factor in when converting it to mainly street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 xr650r! supermotojunkie.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks, is it easier to just buy a new wheel/tire combo or to try and fit steet tires on the stock wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoXbmx Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I bought a dual sport Suzuki DR 650 and put a high compression piston in it. Just waiting to find a good deal on some streetbike wheels to put on on. Going with a dualsport first, instead of a dirtbike, is good because its already street legal but usually ends up being a little more expensive in the long run, mainly because they have less peppy carburetors and the wheels still need to be changed out. If Suzuki made a Supermoto 650, I would have bought one of those instead. I do love my bike though!! Thumpertalk is a good resource too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Im also looking at a 96 DR650, but this one has spent some time in the sand up in MI...From what i can tell these motors a pretty bullet proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 What is this motard u speak of? just get a sportbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 sell you a 610 husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35RFTW Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Give us a ring and we can get whatever bike you want converted over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Talk to me about this husky. Ill.be there when you call. Ill also be lookin at this 650 in 30 minitoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Dont get any DR650 crap. Get an XR650R, never buy again. This is the bike that won the baja 1000 like 10 times. DR650s are nutless compared to an XR650R. Get one of these, the on road Baja Designs conversion kit, and get some used sumo wheels off of supermotojunkie.com. You'll need a brake conversion kit and a larger stator too I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Dont get any DR650 crap. Get an XR650R, never buy again. This is the bike that won the baja 1000 like 10 times. DR650s are nutless compared to an XR650R. Get one of these, the on road Baja Designs conversion kit, and get some used sumo wheels off of supermotojunkie.com. You'll need a brake conversion kit and a larger stator too I believe. There are cheaper ways then the Baja light kit. you don't really "need" a big brake for "street" use You wont need a bigger stator. Wheels can be had cheap using your factory hubs instead of buying a set. Dr650 is 20 year old technology. A 650 (dr or xr) on a track will make u lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 There are cheaper ways then the Baja light kit. you don't really "need" a big brake for "street" use You wont need a bigger stator. Wheels can be had cheap using your factory hubs instead of buying a set. Dr650 is 20 year old technology. A 650 (dr or xr) on a track will make u lol not big brake, brake relocator I believe. idk about the baja kit, but everyone uses it. kinda like how every mullet wielding fbody driver likes FAST intakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 sell you a 610 husky I want this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 have always wanted one of these bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 also how do these bikes do at freeway speeds bc to go anywhere i have to use 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I want this i can accept daddys amex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 also how do these bikes do at freeway speeds bc to go anywhere i have to use 71 bigger CC's = better. I hear the 650s cruise great at 70 or 80mph Shit, my wr250r topped at 95. Gearing would have put me at triple digits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 bigger CC's = better. I hear the 650s cruise great at 70 or 80mph Shit, my wr250r topped at 95. Gearing would have put me at triple digits. Good to know, thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Just picked it up. I had it up to 70 easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 not big brake, brake relocator I believe. idk about the baja kit, but everyone uses it. kinda like how every mullet wielding fbody driver likes FAST intakes. What your talking about is a bracket to move the caliper. You need the bracket with a 320mm rotor. again a 320mm rotor is not needed for street use. Factory brake will suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Just picked it up. I had it up to 70 easy in for pics and its a bit cold isnt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 advrider.com is another great site about these type of bikes (enduros, dual sports, supermotos) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoXbmx Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Dont get any DR650 crap. Get an XR650R, never buy again. This is the bike that won the baja 1000 like 10 times. DR650s are nutless compared to an XR650R. I've owned both. The street model XR is just as laggy as the DR due to EPA carb regulations. Jetting and pipes help a ton. I would say that the XR's suspension feels better. So, which bike did you pick up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 dr = air cooled, xr = water cooled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 in for pics and its a bit cold isnt it He took the craigslist ad down before I could copypasta them on here...Ill certainly snap some when he drops it off monday. Ill also thrown in step by step instrucions on how to douigie. Its nothkng special, but it has a solid motor and is coming from what I can tell a solid owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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