DS650 Performance

[ds6502fast]

I have a 2000 ds650 with fmf slip on rev box, K&N And thats about it. It's in really amazing condition with new tires all around and new plastic and skull decals all around. No rust well taken care of and i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get some cams and a piston for it but not from ron woods. Or if anyone has anything lying around such as a higher compression piston or some racing cams or a P+P head. Let me know what ya got.

[edog]

Hello Kraigers,Welcome to the board.

[oldsking86]

Welcome dude! Hopefully someone with some knowledge of those machines will key in for ya!

Hey edog this is for you (x5)

[3Razors]

Rumor is that a late model Honda trx450r carb. is a nice upgrade for the ds.

[RedRider_AK]

Rumor is that a late model Honda trx450r carb. is a nice upgrade for the ds.

Really? The bore isn't too small for 650cc's of displacement?

[ds6502fast]

Actually i was also considering a trade for a yfz450 or 450r with a lil bit of money to go with it. I want to get into the MX side of racing cause a new track just came up down my road and i tried my ds and it got killed by the 450's it's just a little to heavy. Fun though a 500lb machine flying through the air handled pretty well. wicked fast trail machine though. Love it but i just wanted to try something different.

[oldsking86]

Yea I think if you want, a YFZ450 is a nice choice! The DS650's usually are known to be dunner's because of the size but the power!

[ds6502fast]

do you know where i can find one. All the dealerships around me dont have anything. Ive checked local listings but nothing yet.

[random-strike]

get the ltr450 or yfz450 if you wanna be badass out of the box in mx

[3Razors]

Really? The bore isn't too small for 650cc's of displacement?

The trx and ds carbs are similar mm. But the trx Keihin FCR is a much better carb over the ds cv setup.

[ds6502fast]

yfz450 4 me

[oldsking86]

Good choice pal... It's not that badly priced compared to the others too.. I tends to rank 2nd to the LTR which is a bit more expensive

[ds6502fast]

Well i havent got it yet i just put mine up for sale and im waiting on someone to buy it. Ive had a few offers but nothing i wanted.

[oldsking86]

well when you do get it or are in the market to get it just let us know, we can give you some pointers on what to look for... also pics! edog will be looking for them

[ds6502fast]

Well what should i look for? I know the 2004-2005 had oil circulating problems and would blow the engine and such. But I can only afford an 04 or 05 so how common is this problem or is it a problem do to owners beating on them a lot. I also want to put a pipe and do the cam mod on my yfz when and if i get it. Would the yfz be faster then my ds650 now with those mods?