SuzukiSavage.com /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> DR engine on Savage??? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1140764900 Message started by mpescatori on 02/23/06 at 23:08:20

Title: DR engine on Savage??? Post by mpescatori on 02/23/06 at 23:08:20 Hi all, I have been offered a really really cheap DR650, and I'm really undecided. On the one hand, I don't need a second bike. On the other, the engine sports more ponies, a 5speed box and kick start. So I would have to convert the rear wheel from belt to chain drive... The plus side of this is :D: - 5 speeds - better hand controls/switchgear plus tripmeter and speedo - kick starter for kicking a$$ 8) - chain drive conversion means I can experiment with final drive ratios and find the best one for me ;) The minus side: - Chain drive conversion... only found it once on dutch eBay (or was it german?) :P - engine block not as elegant as LS::) - may have to undergo new DOT test  :obecause I changed the engine block (and serial number...) ??? Maurizio

Title: Re: DR engine on Savage??? Post by sluggo on 02/23/06 at 23:11:54 um,  intresting project, go for it dude.  post pics.

Title: Re: DR engine on Savage??? Post by bentwheel on 02/24/06 at 04:33:40 I'll bet you find the DR engine is taller.

Title: Re: DR engine on Savage??? Post by Ed_L. on 02/24/06 at 06:38:11 How about chopping the DR instead of the engine swap. It would be real different :o

Title: Re: DR engine on Savage??? Post by mpescatori on 02/24/06 at 08:24:01 You mean, convert it to low-rider? ... Hmmm, hadn't thought of that ! Will think about it. Maurizio

Title: Re: DR engine on Savage??? Post by klx650sm2002 on 02/25/06 at 01:52:39 Yeah, long forks and 21" front as std. Clive W  :D

Title: Re: DR engine on Savage??? Post by mpescatori on 02/25/06 at 03:13:24 Just two issues... - very high rear suspension with single rear shock - very high header, and the muffler is virtually under the seat How do you suggest I lower the rear, and which header/muffler assembly do you suggest??? Maurizio

Title: Re: DR engine on Savage??? Post by Violent_Rage on 02/26/06 at 15:41:36 Hey dude? how long u've been in sweden? :o Back at home or are u still in there? Anyway, see u by mail! ;) Bye! P.S. I'm choosing a new paint for Daisy, news asap!  ;D

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