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Aargh posted:Shouldn't have started reading this thread. Now I'm considering going and test riding a DRZ400SM for my first bike, and to think I was almost worked out on what I was going to get.
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I was referring to backing it in, the type of slide you start with a massive downshift. I also just started working on my bike and have a bunch of other work I still need to do, so I can't make it today.
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# ? Oct 11, 2009 21:27 |
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Endless Mike posted:It's an excellent choice all around. I got one as a second bike and honestly wish I just gotten it in the first place. Light, handles well, cheap to own, and a huge aftermarket. I owned an 05 DRZ as my like 28th bike. Anyway, it was a barrel of fun, and its one of the few bikes I regret selling. They are so flickable and smooth. The suspension is great, the engine is great the brakes are great, and I could go on. I wish I had the foresight to buy a good superslab bike AND hang on to the DRZ, but unfortunately it was one or the other for me at the time. I'll get another DRZ some day.
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# ? Oct 12, 2009 14:35 |
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I really have nothing to go by as far as used prices on these motorcycles. There's a used 2006 drzsm a few hours away the guy wants 3100 I'm thinking that's way on the highside, it seems mostly stock with a few cosmetic things done. Related how much should I expect to pay at a dealer for last years model at the end of the riding season, I'm trying to avoid new, but sumos aren't popular at all around here.
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# ? Oct 22, 2009 02:42 |
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Kallikrates posted:I really have nothing to go by as far as used prices on these motorcycles. There's a used 2006 drzsm a few hours away the guy wants 3100 I'm thinking that's way on the highside, it seems mostly stock with a few cosmetic things done. Related how much should I expect to pay at a dealer for last years model at the end of the riding season, I'm trying to avoid new, but sumos aren't popular at all around here. How many miles? $3000 is about as low as they ever go on Supermoto Junkie, so that's definitely not way on the high side unless there's something very wrong. Hell, I've been shopping locally for a DRZ SM for what seems like forever and prices like that are never available around here.
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# ? Oct 22, 2009 03:06 |
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16600 but from what I gather that's not to bad for this engine. I don't know why I think that's high mabye I need to stop comparing it to some of the fancier sms or sport bikes, Can't wait msf this weekend homefully no one snipes this thing from me
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Phat_Albert posted:I owned an 05 DRZ as my like 28th bike. Anyway, it was a barrel of fun, and its one of the few bikes I regret selling. How terribly impractical are these things? I'm torn between thinking an SV650 would be a good first bike, and the DRZ. The problems I see with the DRZ is that you probably never would want to take one on the freeway, and their minuscule gas tanks lead to a very short range. Am I right in thinking this?
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# ? Oct 22, 2009 03:15 |
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I feel the same way and will probably sit on both bikes, my coworker was a somewhat experienced rider and just died in a motorcycle wreck, it's made things weird.
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# ? Oct 22, 2009 03:22 |
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MetaJew posted:How terribly impractical are these things? I'm torn between thinking an SV650 would be a good first bike, and the DRZ. The problems I see with the DRZ is that you probably never would want to take one on the freeway, and their minuscule gas tanks lead to a very short range. Am I right in thinking this?
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# ? Oct 22, 2009 03:28 |
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MetaJew posted:How terribly impractical are these things? I'm torn between thinking an SV650 would be a good first bike, and the DRZ. The problems I see with the DRZ is that you probably never would want to take one on the freeway, and their minuscule gas tanks lead to a very short range. Am I right in thinking this? The freeway isn't that bad and you get used to it pretty quickly. If you're going to do a boatload of freeway miles you could get different sprockets to stop the engine buzzing like a motherfucker at freeway speeds. I use a freeway for about 20km most mornings to work, unless it's windy (50km/hr+) because I'm a pussy. But then, like Endless Mike says, I'm only doing that to get there quickly. If I have time up my sleeve I avoid the freeway at all costs, it's just too much drat fun getting to work in the morning. second/third/fourth/fifth/sixthing the 'wish I'd bought it first' - it's my second bike and it's seen far more fun, excitement and wrench time in it's first 2000km than my transalp has in 10000km for these reasons: 1. I stacked it 2. I stacked it again Both incidents (including one that punched a hole in the engine case) cost me no more than $80 in parts and a couple of hours. This bike has taught me more about riding in the same distance than my TA and more about where my limits are and how I can go about pushing them to learn more, without crazy speeds being involved. They loving rule. edit: the range is a bit of a bitch sometimes, I manage 150km/90ish miles to reserve if I'm riding moderately, for that reason I'm considering a larger tank They still loving rule. the letter b fucked around with this message at 08:46 on Oct 22, 2009 |
# ? Oct 22, 2009 08:44 |
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I actually should have mentioned that I own both an SV650 and a DRZ, and I like them both, but the DRZ definitely beats the poo poo out of the SV in the city, which is where I do most of my riding.
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# ? Oct 22, 2009 12:28 |
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I dunno if its really helpful on a SM, but Clarke Manufacturing has told customers that most DR Desert Tanks will fit onto a DRZ with some minor fitting. Would ruin the lines but would probably be useful.
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# ? Oct 22, 2009 16:02 |
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Kallikrates posted:I really have nothing to go by as far as used prices on these motorcycles. There's a used 2006 drzsm a few hours away the guy wants 3100 I'm thinking that's way on the highside, it seems mostly stock with a few cosmetic things done. Related how much should I expect to pay at a dealer for last years model at the end of the riding season, I'm trying to avoid new, but sumos aren't popular at all around here. That's the lowest I've seen but I'm in CA. That is kinda high mileage but if it's been well cared for go for it.
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# ? Oct 22, 2009 18:06 |
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Im looking at getting a DR-Z in the spring, or perhaps in the winter if I can find a deal. However there are a few things I'm unsure about. I want a supermoto, but I also want to do some offroad. About 85% of my riding would be on pavement, but like all of Alaska, sometimes our roads suck rear end. What all is involved in the conversion from a DR-Z S to an SM? Is it just rims/tires and front brake? How much does the conversion parts cost? Would it be more cost effictive to get an SM and then get some knobbies or to get a S and get some slicks?
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# ? Oct 23, 2009 01:05 |
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You don't need dirt tires unless you're going to be doing real off-road riding. If you want to tear down poorly maintained dirt roads the SM will do just fine. A set of 17" Avon Distanzia's will handle just about anything short of a mudpit.
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# ? Oct 23, 2009 01:34 |
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Chill_Bebop posted:I dunno if its really helpful on a SM, but Clarke Manufacturing has told customers that most DR Desert Tanks will fit onto a DRZ with some minor fitting. Would ruin the lines but would probably be useful. This guy has been trying to sell his DRZ with a larger aftermarket tank for quite a while now. I don't think his price has changed much though. http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/1427360588.html Craigslist posted:2007 Suzuki DRZ400SM, 2100 miles, great shape, modified - $4200 (Tomball) Edit: Sorry that I've sort of been spamming the thread, but I have one more question. There's a Husky SM610 that's been for sale locally for several weeks now. What's the general opinion on this bike? If I wanted to go the Sumo route for a first bike would the DRZ be a better choice? I do recall reading the some of the European sumos (KTM, Aprilia, etc) are fairly high maintenance with respect to the DRZ. What's the general consensus? MetaJew fucked around with this message at 21:21 on Oct 23, 2009 |
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This thread has fallen too far off the front page... Today I decided I was going to go look at some Motards because I guess I don't like having a license. The local yama/kawi shop was having a demo day so I lucked out. Rode a new Yamaha WR250X and really enjoyed it. The demo route was slow and I was put in the back of the group but it was still fun. Very light and flickable, suspension was great and the front brakes are amazing. Not a ton of power but it feels pretty well balanced and I enjoyed revving the hell out of it. There were two things I didn't like about it. First the seat was hard as hell which I expected, would replace this if I picked one up I think. And second was the seat height...I'm too drat short. It was set at about half way on the seat adjustment and I wasn't comfortable on it at all when stopped. The one in the showroom was set lower and felt a lot better to me. After that I headed over to the Suzuki dealership to look at a DRZ400SM. And found out again that I am too drat short. I swung a leg over but it was between bikes and I didn't feel like knocking over a row of bikes so I didn't stand it up. Looks like a friend picked one up so I may go sit on his. So what options are there for lowering these bikes a bit without killing the handling and ground clearance? Or should I just buy a milk crate to tote around and quit being a pussy? I'm 5'6 with a 28-29" inseam. NitroSpazzz fucked around with this message at 22:43 on Nov 21, 2009 |
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NitroSpazzz posted:This thread has fallen too far off the front page... I only have an extra inch of inseam and fit on a drz fine, two tip toes or one flat foot. My seat is stock but broken in and soft.
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# ? Nov 21, 2009 22:45 |
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Tall bikes just take getting used to. I've got a 28-29in inseam and manage just fine on a bike thats heavier and only an inch and a half or so shorter. If you've got more the a few months experience you'll be fine one you learn that one foot down isn't that bad if you slide a bit to the side of the seat.
blugu64 fucked around with this message at 23:30 on Nov 21, 2009 |
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NitroSpazzz posted:So what options are there for lowering these bikes a bit without killing the handling and ground clearance? Or should I just buy a milk crate to tote around and quit being a pussy? I'm 5'6 with a 28-29" inseam. Slide your but off to one side so you can put a foot down at stop lights. Cut away some seat foam.
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# ? Nov 21, 2009 23:29 |
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As for sliding off the side thats what I did and it will just take some getting used to. I ended up resting my thigh on the seat and just hanging off the side at any stops. Looks like I should be test riding a DRZ sometime this week then will have to decide if I want a really light and tossable 250 or the heavier but more powerful DRZ.
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# ? Nov 22, 2009 05:48 |
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So today at the motorbike expo I found that I could comfortably flatfoot a KTM 690 SMC which was raised up a little due to its front wheel holder that keeps the bike upright for dumbos like me to sit on it. I think I might have to buy one.
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# ? Nov 22, 2009 12:57 |
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NitroSpazzz posted:Looks like I should be test riding a DRZ sometime this week then will have to decide if I want a really light and tossable 250 or the heavier but more powerful DRZ. http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=52362 Fyi, a comparison between the bikes someone has done for street riding. I'd take the DRZ given the choice but that's just me.
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# ? Nov 22, 2009 15:30 |
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NitroSpazzz posted:As for sliding off the side thats what I did and it will just take some getting used to. I ended up resting my thigh on the seat and just hanging off the side at any stops. Which side do you hang off?
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# ? Nov 22, 2009 19:56 |
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Was hanging off the left side and just stayed in gear for any long lights we ran into. This also lets me rest my toes on the rear brake. But thinking about it is the wrong side because them I am hosed for starting from neutral and starting the bike up. cmorrow001 thanks for the link I'll read through that. NitroSpazzz fucked around with this message at 23:10 on Nov 24, 2009 |
# ? Nov 23, 2009 00:32 |
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FYI DRZs have the worst-designed close-ratio transmission around. Great for a supermoto track or town duty, not so much for dual sport and highway. You have to pick between a low 1st w/ low 5th and high 5th and high 1st.
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# ? Nov 23, 2009 02:08 |
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New room mate is bringing over her 07 DRZ that she wants to sell tonight for me to ride. It has a lot of work done to it from when she worked at a Suzuki dealer...lowered, 39mm flatside carb, 440 big bore, high comp piston, different crank, full titanium exhaust, all yellow plastics, shaved seat and a few other things I can't list off the top of my head. Looking forward to it.
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# ? Nov 24, 2009 14:18 |
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Depending on the crank, that's gonna have like 70% more hp over stock. Assuming there are cams in there somewhere. Am i the only person that seat bolts are a loving consumable? I've lost 6 and i just bought another 10, . Can't wait to get my mods done simply so i can just locktit the poo poo outa my seat.
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# ? Nov 24, 2009 14:37 |
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I've lost a few of my DRZ seat bolts as well. I'm depating on whether or not to put new cams in the bike this winter. Since I only really got my fcr39 dialed in towards the end of this last year, I think I may wait a year to get used to the new changes. Also I'm toxx clause-ing it now, 3 track days next year on the DRZ. I really need to see what I can do on a motard at the track.
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# ? Nov 24, 2009 14:47 |
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My kickstand is one bolt away from rattling completely off. Supermotards, The weight sheds itself.
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# ? Nov 24, 2009 16:31 |
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NitroSpazzz posted:New room mate is bringing over her 07 DRZ that she wants to sell tonight for me to ride. It has a lot of work done to it from when she worked at a Suzuki dealer...lowered, 39mm flatside carb, 440 big bore, high comp piston, different crank, full titanium exhaust, all yellow plastics, shaved seat and a few other things I can't list off the top of my head. Looking forward to it. Holy poo poo, thats REALLY worked over. It ought to be seriously powerful.
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# ? Nov 24, 2009 18:39 |
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Dubs posted:Depending on the crank, that's gonna have like 70% more hp over stock. Assuming there are cams in there somewhere. Phat_Albert posted:Holy poo poo, thats REALLY worked over. It ought to be seriously powerful.
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# ? Nov 24, 2009 19:12 |
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Spiffness posted:My kickstand is one bolt away from rattling completely off. Supermotards, The weight sheds itself. Not to mention the license plate. That DRZ needs a brake system upgrade.
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# ? Nov 24, 2009 19:58 |
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Zool posted:Not to mention the license plate. The very first time I took it out with the plate, I lost it. New one is gettin ziptied on.
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# ? Nov 24, 2009 22:20 |
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So turns out it is a stock 400 motor with cams, crank, piston, shims, flatside, exhaust and all the other goodies. With the shaved seat and lowered suspension I can sit on it pretty comfortable. Roommate thought it had a 440 kit but wasn't sure. Rode around the neighborhood a bit, a couple main roads, up the curb in front of the house and across the lawn, what a fun bike. Riding it to work tomorrow even though if I buy it I doubt I would commute on it very often. Will see what she wants for it when I get home most likely.
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# ? Nov 25, 2009 05:19 |
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NitroSpazzz posted:So turns out it is a stock 400 motor with cams, crank, piston, shims, flatside, exhaust and all the other goodies. That's a funny definition of stock.
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# ? Nov 25, 2009 16:20 |
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NitroSpazzz posted:So turns out it is a stock 400 motor with cams, crank, piston, shims, flatside, exhaust and all the other goodies. With the shaved seat and lowered suspension I can sit on it pretty comfortable. Roommate thought it had a 440 kit but wasn't sure. Rode around the neighborhood a bit, a couple main roads, up the curb in front of the house and across the lawn, what a fun bike. That still ought to be pretty strong.
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# ? Nov 25, 2009 18:19 |
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Rode it to work today and it actually wasn't too bad for commuting. Even took the interstate home, thing easily hits 90 and has a fair amount in reserve. After work I traded my textile suit and laptop for my leathers and headed for the twisties. I didn't actually intend on going to the dragon but like every other time I go out I ended up there. The bike really shines there, plenty of power and even on the lovely tires (Avon Distanzia) there was a lot of grip to play with. I haven't talked to her about price yet but my roommate mentioned that she had talked to him about selling it for $4500, it around 15k miles. I'm not sure if she is flexible on the price or if that is even what she will ask but what are your thoughts on the price if it was $4500?
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# ? Nov 25, 2009 22:41 |
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NitroSpazzz posted:Rode it to work today and it actually wasn't too bad for commuting. Even took the interstate home, thing easily hits 90 and has a fair amount in reserve. After work I traded my textile suit and laptop for my leathers and headed for the twisties. I didn't actually intend on going to the dragon but like every other time I go out I ended up there. The bike really shines there, plenty of power and even on the lovely tires (Avon Distanzia) there was a lot of grip to play with. I sold my 05 for $4000, with that work on a newer bike I'd say its definitely worth it.
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NitroSpazzz posted:Rode it to work today and it actually wasn't too bad for commuting. Even took the interstate home, thing easily hits 90 and has a fair amount in reserve. After work I traded my textile suit and laptop for my leathers and headed for the twisties. I didn't actually intend on going to the dragon but like every other time I go out I ended up there. The bike really shines there, plenty of power and even on the lovely tires (Avon Distanzia) there was a lot of grip to play with. I'd definitely go for it at 4500$. That's a lot of work that's been done and if you dig it you're not gonna find a better deal on a DRZ. Now the flip/evil side of it is that that's almost KTM/Husky money. And you'll spend a fair bit more getting a DRZ to handle like a KTM. But they definitely have an appeal all their own. Does it have a brake kit?
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