2007 suzuki dr650se project

fishaholic · 03-06-2023, 10:36 PM

Just purchased this bike from a friend, it got drowned in a water hole and has been stored in a shed for the last 8 years. I Changed the oil, filter and air filter which looked good and he said he flushed the water out, refilled with oil and cleaned the carb back then but it ran crappy when he started it. When I get a battery I will give her a go and see what happens. Also it had the water in it for a couple of hours before he could get it out and flush it.

XLsior · 03-06-2023, 11:55 PM

check the spark plug for corrosion, if its crusty there a pretty good chance the cylinder walls could be funky...

squirt a little engine oil/atf/penetrant down the spark plug hole...leave it for an hour or so to soak then kick/crank it with no spark plug to scrape the cylinder walls and rejuvenate the rings...

crank it a few more time to expell any excess oil out the spark plug hole before reinstalling the spark plug and continuing with fueling and spark/running servicing.

Skipping this step could cause cylinder damage and require a top end rebuild.

2LZ · 03-07-2023, 10:01 AM

NICE SCORE!!! Those are getting harder to find and actually was my first choice over the DRZ when I was shopping.
Please keep us posted! Pics????

fishaholic · 03-07-2023, 08:29 PM

Thank you so much for the info, I haven't pulled the plug yet but I think I will go ahead and do that penetrant soak just to be on the safe side. It might also free up the rings if they might be stuck.

fishaholic · 03-07-2023, 08:37 PM

I will take pics tomorrow, also it has a posted 18600 miles on it and I'm fairly certain they are true miles knowing my friend. So if the engine isn't trashed it should be good for thousands more.

fishaholic · 03-12-2023, 10:43 PM

So as I expected its been one thing after the other on this bike however it is a project bike with no time limit and a (fun)learning experience. The first problem was the throttle was very tight and would stick when the wheel was turned either way. Some penetrating oil and a cable reroute fixed that problem. Next, the choke cable was froze solid. I took apart both ends and ran penetrating oil thru the cable and problem solved. Next, I went to pull the plugs and the inner plug was rusted in big time. After 2 days of working it back and forth along with PB blaster it finally came out. Also I took XLsior's advice and put oil in the cylinder(I used Marvel Mystery oil)and left it over night in case there is any kind of corrosion in there. After blowing it out(the starter does work but makes a noise) I put new plugs in and some gas(non-ethanol) and now the petcock and the carb. leaks. I ordered a carb. kit but haven't decided if I will rebuild the petcock or change to a non vacuum one like the Yamaha Rapter uses. And the Saga continues.LoL

Darkrider · 03-13-2023, 05:29 PM

Just wondering why didn't you post this update in your original thread?

fishaholic · 03-14-2023, 08:39 PM

Sorry I'm fairly new to computers and this is the 1st forum I've joined. I wasn't sure whether to start a new thread or keep posting on the original one. I will eventually get it figured out. Thank you

03-06-2023, 10:36 PM	#1
fishaholic Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: central florida Posts: 15	2007 suzuki dr650se project Just purchased this bike from a friend, it got drowned in a water hole and has been stored in a shed for the last 8 years. I Changed the oil, filter and air filter which looked good and he said he flushed the water out, refilled with oil and cleaned the carb back then but it ran crappy when he started it. When I get a battery I will give her a go and see what happens. Also it had the water in it for a couple of hours before he could get it out and flush it. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2022 kpx250 2007 Suzuki dr650se(project bike) 2002 Hyosung prima 50 1979 Kawasaki KZ650sr 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 1971 Kawasaki G5 100
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03-07-2023, 10:01 AM	#3
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	NICE SCORE!!! Those are getting harder to find and actually was my first choice over the DRZ when I was shopping. Please keep us posted! Pics???? __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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03-07-2023, 08:29 PM	#4
fishaholic Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: central florida Posts: 15	Thank you so much for the info, I haven't pulled the plug yet but I think I will go ahead and do that penetrant soak just to be on the safe side. It might also free up the rings if they might be stuck. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2022 kpx250 2007 Suzuki dr650se(project bike) 2002 Hyosung prima 50 1979 Kawasaki KZ650sr 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 1971 Kawasaki G5 100
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03-07-2023, 08:37 PM	#5
fishaholic Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: central florida Posts: 15	I will take pics tomorrow, also it has a posted 18600 miles on it and I'm fairly certain they are true miles knowing my friend. So if the engine isn't trashed it should be good for thousands more. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2022 kpx250 2007 Suzuki dr650se(project bike) 2002 Hyosung prima 50 1979 Kawasaki KZ650sr 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 1971 Kawasaki G5 100
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03-12-2023, 10:43 PM	#6
fishaholic Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: central florida Posts: 15	dr650 project update So as I expected its been one thing after the other on this bike however it is a project bike with no time limit and a (fun)learning experience. The first problem was the throttle was very tight and would stick when the wheel was turned either way. Some penetrating oil and a cable reroute fixed that problem. Next, the choke cable was froze solid. I took apart both ends and ran penetrating oil thru the cable and problem solved. Next, I went to pull the plugs and the inner plug was rusted in big time. After 2 days of working it back and forth along with PB blaster it finally came out. Also I took XLsior's advice and put oil in the cylinder(I used Marvel Mystery oil)and left it over night in case there is any kind of corrosion in there. After blowing it out(the starter does work but makes a noise) I put new plugs in and some gas(non-ethanol) and now the petcock and the carb. leaks. I ordered a carb. kit but haven't decided if I will rebuild the petcock or change to a non vacuum one like the Yamaha Rapter uses. And the Saga continues.LoL __________________ ____________________________________________ 2022 kpx250 2007 Suzuki dr650se(project bike) 2002 Hyosung prima 50 1979 Kawasaki KZ650sr 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 1971 Kawasaki G5 100
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03-06-2023, 11:55 PM	#2
XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,277	check the spark plug for corrosion, if its crusty there a pretty good chance the cylinder walls could be funky... squirt a little engine oil/atf/penetrant down the spark plug hole...leave it for an hour or so to soak then kick/crank it with no spark plug to scrape the cylinder walls and rejuvenate the rings... crank it a few more time to expell any excess oil out the spark plug hole before reinstalling the spark plug and continuing with fueling and spark/running servicing. Skipping this step could cause cylinder damage and require a top end rebuild.
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03-14-2023, 08:39 PM	#8
fishaholic Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: central florida Posts: 15	Sorry I'm fairly new to computers and this is the 1st forum I've joined. I wasn't sure whether to start a new thread or keep posting on the original one. I will eventually get it figured out. Thank you __________________ ____________________________________________ 2022 kpx250 2007 Suzuki dr650se(project bike) 2002 Hyosung prima 50 1979 Kawasaki KZ650sr 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 1971 Kawasaki G5 100
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