Author Topic: DR-650 Build Thread Part 1 (Read 130824 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #200 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:22:57 AM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on August 24, 2015, 11:10:23 PM

The OD is much better then those decals. Maybe a couple old school army stars on the fuel tank? Just an idear...

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Ya know...

I am going to stick my uniform patches on the side covers.

In the Armee we wear the unit we are assigned to on the left shoulder.

We wear the unit we were in combat with on the right shoulder.

So I'll wear the 101st Airborne on the left and USASOC (United States Army Special Operations Command) on the right side cover

KensAuto · « **Reply #201 on:** August 25, 2015, 10:34:46 AM »

That looks better. I like the patch idea.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #202 on:** August 25, 2015, 10:57:16 AM »

No Night Stalkers patch?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #203 on:** August 25, 2015, 11:32:23 AM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on August 25, 2015, 10:57:16 AM

No Night Stalkers patch?

That is not a "Unit patch" per-see

It is the 160th's or the 1st battalions patch they might wear on the right chest (If they wore patches, which they don't)

The 160th unit patch is the red one with the sword, or USASOC

I could put that patch you showed along with several others I have on the bike and make it look like Maverick's Ninja or flight jacket in Top-Gun, but not really what I want to do

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #204 on:** August 25, 2015, 11:34:48 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on August 25, 2015, 11:32:23 AM

Quote from: Dawg25385 on August 25, 2015, 10:57:16 AM
No Night Stalkers patch?

That is not a "Unit patch" per-see

It is the 160th's or the 1st battalions patch they might wear on the right chest (If they wore patches, which they don't)

The 160th unit patch is the red one with the sword, or USASOC

I could put that patch you showed along with several others I have on the bike and make it look like Maverick's Ninja or flight jacket in Top-Gun, but not really what I want to do

Ahh.. sorry i have no clue how it all works.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #205 on:** August 25, 2015, 11:45:31 AM »

The one I wore is the original blue circle

The unit crest is a smaller metal medallion worn on the shoulder epaulets and above the unit awards on the right chest

JR · « **Reply #206 on:** August 25, 2015, 01:42:01 PM »

I think we will start calling you OD vs BD.

Or would that be ODD,,,,,,,,,,?

Did you spray the red dog?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #207 on:** August 25, 2015, 05:06:45 PM »

Quote from: JR on August 25, 2015, 01:42:01 PM

I think we will start calling you OD vs BD.

Or would that be ODD,,,,,,,,,,?

Did you spray the red dog?

I sprayed her with the sand blaster the other day...Does that count?

JR · « **Reply #208 on:** August 25, 2015, 06:27:56 PM »

Close enough, Olive Drab Don,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Flyin6 · « **Reply #209 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:33:10 PM »

Quote from: JR on August 25, 2015, 06:27:56 PM

Close enough, Olive Drab Don,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Nope, didn't camo up the dog, although it's an interesting idea

I couldn't work on the bike today due to many other commitments, and besides this old school paint was not completely dry

I untaped the fuel tank and let things sit

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #210 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:41:44 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on August 25, 2015, 08:22:57 AM

Quote from: Dawg25385 on August 24, 2015, 11:10:23 PM
The OD is much better then those decals. Maybe a couple old school army stars on the fuel tank? Just an idear...

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Ya know...

I am going to stick my uniform patches on the side covers.

In the Armee we wear the unit we are assigned to on the left shoulder.

We wear the unit we were in combat with on the right shoulder.

So I'll wear the 101st Airborne on the left and USASOC (United States Army Special Operations Command) on the right side cover

Don, edumucate some of us that never served.

How is it you are assigned to one unit and go combat with another? And what patch do you wear if you went to combat with two different units?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #211 on:** August 25, 2015, 10:04:11 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 25, 2015, 08:41:44 PM

Quote from: Flyin6 on August 25, 2015, 08:22:57 AM
Quote from: Dawg25385 on August 24, 2015, 11:10:23 PM
The OD is much better then those decals. Maybe a couple old school army stars on the fuel tank? Just an idear...

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Ya know...

I am going to stick my uniform patches on the side covers.

In the Armee we wear the unit we are assigned to on the left shoulder.

We wear the unit we were in combat with on the right shoulder.

So I'll wear the 101st Airborne on the left and USASOC (United States Army Special Operations Command) on the right side cover

Don, edumucate some of us that never served.

How is it you are assigned to one unit and go combat with another? And what patch do you wear if you went to combat with two different units?

You might have served with the 82nd airborne during an assignment where they were deployed to a combat theater.

Afterward, let's say the Army reassigns you to the 10th Mountain Division. In this example you would wear the 10th mountain patch on your left sleeve, your unit of assignment, while wearing the 82nd patch on your right sleeve.

If you are wearing the same patch on both sleeves, you are said to be a _____ cookie 101st cookie, 1st Infantry division cookie, and so forth

If you have multiple combat patches (Which I do) then I suppose it's your choice. I went to Panama in 1st SOCOM (Special Operations Command) which has the "Electric Horse" Lightening bolt Special Forces patch.
I served another Combat tour in USASOC (United States Army Special Operations Command) which has that upward sword. Both were Airborne units. I wore the electric horse on older BDU's and the later USASOC patch on later uniforms. Almost had a 101st Combat patch, as I was the flight Lead for the Haiti invasion, which turned out to be a big Kum-by-ya something or another.

I wanted that 101st combat patch

Flyin6 · « **Reply #212 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:36:13 PM »

Had a couple extra hours left over today so I decided to get a couple things done on the bike as well as Red and Square D.

First I mounted up the new windshield

Flyin6 · « **Reply #213 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:37:44 PM »

Then I got busy making a bigger "Foot" on the kickstand

Flyin6 · « **Reply #214 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:38:44 PM »

It didn't affect lean angle all that much and it should provide more stability

Flyin6 · « **Reply #215 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:40:07 PM »

Next I pulled the front and rear plastic in preparation for painting OD Green

Flyin6 · « **Reply #216 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:42:06 PM »

And made those Army Green to match everything else I own!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #217 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:43:32 PM »

I fitted up the fuel tank for a moment to see how all that looks. Ahhh, I think I like it, but undecided at the moment

Flyin6 · « **Reply #218 on:** September 14, 2015, 10:45:26 PM »

I ordered a new super motorad front fender for the bike which will steer better at speed on the highway, but allow some more mud to get digested by my face. I'll pull the existing fender when it shows up

Flyin6 · « **Reply #219 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:05:31 PM »

Started reassembly today

First part on is the exhaust guard

Flyin6 · « **Reply #220 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:06:26 PM »

You may recall I had to cut the wires to the taillight to be able to remove the rear fender:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #221 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:07:58 PM »

Here they are reconnected and covered with heat shrink tubing

Flyin6 · « **Reply #222 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:08:44 PM »

And the rear fender goes back on

Flyin6 · « **Reply #223 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:10:51 PM »

This thing didn't have a fuel filter, well, not a "Normal" in line unit. So I grabbed one off the shelf, this one is a briggs and Stratton to now serve proudly on the Recon DR

Flyin6 · « **Reply #224 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:12:28 PM »

I just cut everything in half, using the factory hose, added in the filter and two new hose clamps and hooked it up

Flyin6 · « **Reply #225 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:14:05 PM »

OK, with that done, on goes the 6.6 gallon fuel tank

I didn't like the supplied hardware and opted for fender washers to hold down the tank instead

Flyin6 · « **Reply #226 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:16:58 PM »

Then the front headlight guard thing and the new windscreen

Flyin6 · « **Reply #227 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:18:05 PM »

Rear rack and side covers checked for fit...all good so far

Flyin6 · « **Reply #228 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:19:11 PM »

Then that great Sargeant seat and the roto-pac fuel can

Flyin6 · « **Reply #229 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:19:54 PM »

Next up, this small factory tool kit holder is going bye-bye

Flyin6 · « **Reply #230 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:20:59 PM »

I'll anchor a new 3" PVC tube to the frame using this strap of aluminum

Flyin6 · « **Reply #231 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:22:02 PM »

I won't be using a helmet lock, so I sawed that thing right off the frame...saved about 19 pounds!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #232 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:23:42 PM »

Test fit seems to be fine

Flyin6 · « **Reply #233 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:24:48 PM »

I coated it with bed liner and allowed it to dry while I worked on Square D

Flyin6 · « **Reply #234 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:28:19 PM »

Then I put it all back on the bike

Flyin6 · « **Reply #235 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:31:13 PM »

It turned out OK me thinks!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #236 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:43:49 PM »

Lookin pretty good there chief. Good call on the PVC pipe storage compartment.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #237 on:** September 15, 2015, 08:52:12 PM »

Looks great !! I also like the storage pipe. What did you use for the end cap/plug ?. I don't remember it being mentioned.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #238 on:** September 15, 2015, 10:01:41 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on September 15, 2015, 08:52:12 PM

Looks great !! I also like the storage pipe. What did you use for the end cap/plug ?. I don't remember it being mentioned.

In the plumbing section it is a test plug used to pressure test a PVC system. Costs around $8 and works great
You can get them in 4" size as well. Makes a great water and air tight temporary storage for anything. I plan to mount one or two in both trucks and on the track loader to store things I don't want getting corroded.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #239 on:** September 15, 2015, 10:09:44 PM »

I see the problem straight away...sitting down on the job. At least you weren't wearing the mandals

Flyin6 · « **Reply #240 on:** September 16, 2015, 09:47:22 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 15, 2015, 10:09:44 PM

I see the problem straight away...sitting down on the job. At least you weren't wearing the mandals

I only wear them when I'm welding!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #241 on:** September 16, 2015, 10:09:26 PM »

Sounds like me. I found that barefoot is about as effective as my New Balance mesh shoes.....

JR · « **Reply #242 on:** September 17, 2015, 12:46:41 AM »

Nice updates and upgrades! I like the color and the window on the tank, remember when you scaled it out.

I was really hoping to see a weatherpack on the rear light wire though.

Does the BD seat fit the BD er, posterior?

BobbyB · « **Reply #243 on:** September 17, 2015, 02:59:40 AM »

Start it up... err wrong thread? I think..

Flyin6 · « **Reply #244 on:** September 17, 2015, 10:06:31 AM »

Quote from: JR on September 17, 2015, 12:46:41 AM

Nice updates and upgrades! I like the color and the window on the tank, remember when you scaled it out.

I was really hoping to see a weatherpack on the rear light wire though.

Does the BD seat fit the BD er, posterior?

Yup, that Sergeant there fits me just fine!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #245 on:** September 17, 2015, 10:40:25 AM »

New parts

Super moto front fender

Flyin6 · « **Reply #246 on:** September 17, 2015, 10:48:32 AM »

I was working all day cleaning the garage, but when the box showed up, I had to play a little!

That got painted green, but I forgot to take a pic!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #247 on:** September 17, 2015, 10:50:57 AM »

Some more stuff

Flyin6 · « **Reply #248 on:** September 17, 2015, 10:52:48 AM »

Stock mirrors are no good, so this one went bye-bye

Funny, but I thought I purchased two of them!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #249 on:** September 17, 2015, 10:54:17 AM »

Slowly but surely...