Newbie on the site - drinks all round

Guinness please.

That'll be an interesting switch, I look forward to hearing your report.

Take a look at
"The Doc" on the left and there should be lots of info to read.

Thanks for the beer.

nin73,

ccasion5: thanks mate!

Give us all a little background such as your height, skill level, type of riding you intended to do with the bike... you know, the basics ( 12 stone is 76.2 kg or 168 lbs). Then we can try and give you a little more info on what has been done and what works and such. It sounds like you probably have been riding your current bike on the road in SuperMotard trim, would it be safe to bet that you intend to also want your Berg for a road bike? One thing that I could recommend is that you keep your oil fresh and change it often. The bikes only hold about a liter so you will have to stay on top of your oil changing regiment. Post up a little more and others will be by soon to give you a few pointers. Good to have you on board, take care chap!

Regards,

Mine is a pint of Decadence, thank you sir, and a very warm welcome to you!

Actually, there are few "easy" modifications available for the 650 because they've all been done on the production line but it does somewhat depend on what year bike you have. In my opinion the 03 and 04 650s were probably the best ones of the run so far.

If you haven't already then the race pipe is the next step in you development.

AS for suspension, I would highly recommend you spend some time to find out what works for you and therefore to experiment - but how much experience do you have in this area already, e.g. familiarising yourself with setting up sag and then adjusting high/low speed compression etc. etc.?

Cheers,
Simon

Welcome mate! I also have an '05 FS650c 'Berg Motard bike, you wont regret your decision! Small world as I also have an '04 SP2! (Nicky Hayden replica) You're obviously a gentleman of good taste! And make mine a pint-o-Guinness, Cheers!

P.S. You might want to check with Dale Lineaweaver (on this site) he did some mods to the carburation on my bike (re-jetting/removal of accelerator pump) that really transforms the power delivery.

the word 'stones' tells us you're a brit but is that a cute way of saying bristol in them there parts or is brissle some obscure little haven i've never heard of?

welcome and hoover up the knowledge.

try the doc as has been said, also talk to gary grover, an excellent dealer for tips. look up later owners manuals and gleen what the factory moded anyway.

regards

Taffy

screen bolt?

you mean the drain plug/bolt itself. they are bastards mate i'll tell ya! but you've got to do it one way or another.

try to get a new washer for the next time and don't forget that they don't need to be tightened silly tight.

regards

Taffy

Taffy said:

screen bolt?

you mean the drain plug/bolt itself. they are bastards mate i'll tell ya! but you've got to do it one way or another.

try to get a new washer for the next time and don't forget that they don't need to be tightened silly tight.

regards

Taffy

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Taffy, the young man said he has a 04 650!

It has a separate magnetic drain plug AND a screen plug. The screen plug has a rubber o-ring seal.

The screen plug was probably just over tightened.

Use a 1/2" 6 point socket to loosen it! The 1/2 " 6 point socket fits better on this plug than the 13mm, and is les likely to round the corners on the plug. If it is really tight you may have to shock it loose by hitting the socket wrench with your hand.



Regards,

Joe

ah yes joe! my machine is an old beastie. i had forgotten that time stands still for no man!

regards

Taffy