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Trophyhunter, I wanted to use the keintech kit because it was $75 cheaper but it didnt come with the steel adapter collars, it uses new clamps to squeeze the oversize rubber couplers down to size, and it didnt come with a bag full of extra jets just in case, I let them know at pro cycle about my mods and they jetted and set up the carb accordingly for me, the idle was even set perfectly when I started it up. Since I am new to carb swaps (on bikes anyway) I wanted the quickest change over possible, I think it took all of 45 minutes to complete the whole job, and that included new cables. alyeska

Bikes running good, but can't miss the playoffs, wifes a bigger fan than me and if she watches them alone I'll be alone all week. alyeska

It is a flatslide, it makes the 725 kit, pipe and other mods come alive. alyeska

If Im running count me in, my carb did not show today but should be here by 11am tomorrow (so says ups)alyeska

Would like to ride my dr650 but if my carb does not work out it will be my dl 1000 vstrom which would pretty much suck off road. alyeska

That would work for me, friday early then back on sun or monday, let me know. alyeska

Great ride! met some more great club members (no more 2 strokes on these rides please!) Heart attack hill is still steep whether I am in a jeep or on a bike! alyeska

Just spent the day working on the valves and carb on my dr 650, bike starting stammering on long steep grades in high gears, so carb was the suspect, I ran the valves anyway just to be sure, and changed plugs today, I cleaned the carb, cleared the jets, (were not blocked) and reassembled, problem was still there, so I took it apart again, and repeated also checking the float height with a caliper, all was good, then I found the cross shaft was pretty worn, so I am thinking heres my problem! I got it running again and sprayed water at the shaft and sure enough it effected the running. My dilemma now is, do I spend $449 at pro cycle for a tm40 kit or do I try to find another new or used oem unit? has anyone run the tm 40 kit? I noticed keintech has it for $375 which is $75 less than pro cycle, but it looks like it comes with less stuff. alyeska

Great site, thanks. My last piece of equipment just left the house, so desert off road recovery is no more (at least with me running it) I was thinking of leaving friday morning now (1/28)and getting into tombstone before dark, but my schedule is wide open from this friday on. alyeska

Oops! 1000. alyeska

Your right about that! I bought a new dl100 in 09 and making it the way I wanted cost another $3k, and after a trip to the sierras with my wife in winter she won't even get near it anymore! alyeska

Thanks trophyhunter, I think I will check that weld, this is the first used bike I have bought in years, lesson learned, you never know what people have done to a bike before you get it! I think I am into this thing now for around $4k and thats alot for a bike that books at $2500 high! but at least its going to be exactly the way I want it when done. I will post a ride notice when i know which day I am leaving, I am in the middle of selling my business and should close it by this friday, I figure after freeing myself of that burden I will cut loose in tombstone for a few days, some real good riding in that area, and you can get some decent beverages also. alyeska

Drilled the second hole this morning, also cleaned vent filter and even tested removed, carl also told me about suzukis tiny filter inside the carb fuel inlet nipple, I removed that also, I think its combination worn out carb and cross shaft (the shaft that the brass butterfly is screwed to) these shafts caused alot of problems in buggy carbs, wearing very fast due to sand and dirt. I am done with it, anyone need parts? talked to carl at pro cycle 5 mins ago and just ordered the tm 40 kit, $500 kills me, but it seems they have the most complete kit ready to go pre jetted for my mods and comes with an extra jet kit and cables. If I had more time I would have put something else together, but I plan on a run to tombstone next week and I am riding the bike. Thanks again for the help troubleshooting. alyeska

Thanks for the links, I see what I did not do now! I will tear it down one more time and post a follow up if it works. alyeska

Out for now, pinyon wore me out today. alyeska

Will be ready to go on sunday, if you want to meet and park at my place the address is: 2527 flying U borrego springs ca 92004. 1st right heading east out of the circle. alyeska

Just thought I would give a plug to an outstanding parts supplier. In the last 2 weeks I have been ordering springs, chain guides, tanks, lights, etc. from jeff at www.procycle.us they are in oregon and seem to always have everything in stock (for my dr anyway), and he will ship the same day, of all the things I ordered I recieved most of them within 2 days and some sooner, this is huge to me since I live in a remote area and cannot always get to a local shop. I was just at 3 shops this week in town and could not even find an oil filter for my dr650, I finally found one in santee at a small shop. Talk to jeff if you need something fast without all the backorder crap (chapparal) . alyeska

Has anyone done this? I bought the kit for my 06 xr650l and it was easy, but it looks like the dr has no smog pump and only has hose routing, any help appreciated. Thanks. alyeska

Decided to leave it as is. alyeska

Great ride! have not had this much fun in years, met some good people and will be on many more rides. Got that new rear shock on today so no more yo-yo at 50mph. alyeska

Remember Alba action sports? I remember Holiday Honda in chula vista, south bay kawasaki, Roloffs Yamaha, need I go on! I saw posts on craigslist where alba is selling inventory as though they were still around! alyeska

Rexr, thats me, given up the jeepin for awhile and gone back to where it all started! alyeska

In! alyeska

Changed my plans to go to san diego, (live in borrego) so I am in, I don,t like sand either but can ride it. Just rode from el centro to canyon sin nombre then down the dropoff today and it was beautiful out, t shirt weather, tomorrow is supposed to be the same weather. Look for the guy with the 5x size helmet. Its only about a 30 minute shot across pole line road to the arco in salton city if anyone needs gas. alyeska

Thanks, I thought the airbox might have to come out. alyeska