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Retsalb posted:If you need an explanation about how to look stupid and do wheelies, you probably shouldn't try do them at all. We're talking about supermoto's here. This is what they are for.
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FuzzyWuzzyBear posted:I found it easier to learn wheelies by clutching up in 1st in a parking lot. Just get going to a rolling 5mph, clutch in, rev up a bit, clutch out quickly and stay on the gas. For a long time I wouldn't even reach the balance point, I'd just get the front off the ground a bit and use the torque in first gear to keep it up for a few seconds before running out of gearing. After a month or so of occasional practice I've started hitting the balance point and can cruise with less throttle. I've done a few clutch-ups in second but you really need to rev the beans off it and the speeds are higher. If you gently caress up in first gear you're only going 15mph or so. For me personally I liked doing clutchups in second. In first they came up REALY fast and I didn't like that. I started with throttle snap power wheelies in first and then switched to clutchups in 2nd once I got comfortable with the front end getting off the ground. Clutchups in second come up a lot slower and are a lot more manageable. The real fun is in shifting on the real wheel though. Get comfortable with BP first, because in order to shift gears on a drz while on the rear wheel you gotta rock it past the balance point, so when you roll out to shift you don't drop the front end past the point where the bike can sustain it. And watch out when you kick it up a gear and it drops back into peak torque...  If you're not sitting on the passenger seat you're doing it wrong. Bonus is the farther back you sit the easier it is to hit that really high brake lever comfortably. And as always, work up to it. Just like how it's possible to learn to ride fast safely without ever crashing, you can learn to rock balance point multi-gear wheelies without crashing if you just take it easy and push your limits slowly. Z3n fucked around with this message at 06:50 on Feb 22, 2011 |
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Feb 22, 2011 06:43
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I just want to say, I've crossed into the dark side and I like it. The DRZ I got has BALLS. Took it on a 5 hour ride on Vancouver island, rode through snow, love it. Pics to come in a few days, as well as a few questions. First question I'll just throw out there: It has the 440 kit, full Yoshi RS-3 exhaust, oversized valves, a K&N air filter and the FCR 39mm carb. When fully warmed up in neutral and I quickly go WOT it bogs down. When moving and doing this, it'll have a slight hiccough. Jetting not set right? Something to do with the pumper carb?
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Feb 22, 2011 08:22
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It might just be that its F'ing cold out
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Feb 22, 2011 08:31
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MrZig posted:I just want to say, I've crossed into the dark side and I like it. The DRZ I got has BALLS. Took it on a 5 hour ride on Vancouver island, rode through snow, love it. Pumper carbs are supposed to fix this by pumping extra gas when you yank the throttle open rapidly, but i'd still not recomend doing it on a mechanical carb. Twisting the throttle smooth and quick should give you the best response 
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Feb 22, 2011 17:19
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The accellerator pump is probably pumping too much on throttle open. There are some good tutorials on thumpertalk about how to set that correctly for the DRZ
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Feb 22, 2011 18:16
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God damnit, all this loving talk of wheelies is making me rabid. I'm gonna have to borrow my dads KLR650 this weekend and go burnout at the hollywood sign or something. I have been bikeless for pushing 6 months and its terrible. I wish I could've just saved up and bought a DRZ originally, instead of the ex250 which everyone told me I'd be bored of in 6 months which I was almost to the day. Could've had a bike by now but I used my cash to start a small business 
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Feb 22, 2011 18:22
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soy posted:God damnit, all this loving talk of wheelies is making me rabid. I'm gonna have to borrow my dads KLR650 this weekend and go burnout at the hollywood sign or something. I don't think that will burn out unless you douse it in gasoline and light it on fire.
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Feb 22, 2011 18:24
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I intended to work on wheelies last weekend on the CRF50 but the drat thing wouldn't run worth a poo poo. If I can't get this thing figured out the DRZ or the KDX will have to work for learning.
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Feb 22, 2011 19:04
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ohwandernearer posted:I don't think that will burn out unless you douse it in gasoline and light it on fire. Somehow I imagine dousing a KLR isn't really needed for it to catch fire. e- yeah, that was easy to find. http://vimeo.com/18941679
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Feb 22, 2011 19:11
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Does anyone have DRZ parts? Looking for the vacuum petcock, right hand mirror, edge tail light, starter clutch & starter clutch cover (left engine side cover), and starter relay. Also if you have a brembo/better caliper & bracket that fits a 320mm rotor, that'd be swell. My bike has a 320mm rotor but stock caliper - its quite funny seeing half of the rotor rust.
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Feb 23, 2011 00:13
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MrZig posted:Does anyone have DRZ parts? Looking for the vacuum petcock, right hand mirror, edge tail light, starter clutch & starter clutch cover (left engine side cover), and starter relay. Z3n has some stuff for sale in the marketplace thread, you might want to check with him.
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Feb 23, 2011 00:17
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Any reason not to get this shipped to NC? It looks pretty awesome to me, my friend has a KLX250s and I like it. His is dirt setup and without all that extra stuff though but still rules. Plus I could get some dirt wheels and kill 2 wishes with one bike. thanks edit links help http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641393
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Feb 23, 2011 04:05
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Ribsauce posted:Any reason not to get this shipped to NC? It looks pretty awesome to me, my friend has a KLX250s and I like it. His is dirt setup and without all that extra stuff though but still rules. Plus I could get some dirt wheels and kill 2 wishes with one bike. I had that exhaust on my KLR from the PO. It was loud as poo poo and fell apart. Exhaust coming out where it wasn't supposed to come out. That's a really nice looking bike though. I want a sumo REALLY bad. edit: I'm seriously driving myself crazy looking for one. There's nothing unless I want to pay $9000 for a new DRZ or wr250x def snow leppard fucked around with this message at 16:31 on Feb 23, 2011 |
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Feb 23, 2011 04:38
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This might solve the 'tell me what bike to buy' first bike problem. Hopefully it's a good little scoot. Rumored to be $3,600: http://www.clevelandcyclewerks.com/bikes/tha-hooligun-by-cleveland-cyclewerks/ HFL article before it goes behind paywall: HFL posted:What if there was a cool little supermoto that you could buy as your first bike? What if it was super cheap, robust and unintimidating? What if it weighed less than 300lbs and cost less than $3,600? Well, that bike is about to become a reality. We’re exclusively revealing these images and details of a pre-production Cleveland CycleWerks Hooligun, a new supermoto/dual sport destined for the American market later this year.
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Feb 23, 2011 20:35
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Husky double-postin, 630 SM hooning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-GuIDbaews FlerpNerpin fucked around with this message at 21:17 on Feb 23, 2011 |
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Feb 23, 2011 21:04
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A cheap, simple 250 motard? Yes please. I think the only other budget brand of motard that has been kind of available depending on the laws in your area is the Pitster Pro XTR250(which is chinese).
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Feb 23, 2011 23:55
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Ribsauce posted:Any reason not to get this shipped to NC? It looks pretty awesome to me, my friend has a KLX250s and I like it. Anyway, anything bad about this? thanks
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Feb 24, 2011 02:01
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Ribsauce posted:This guy is actually coming to my state this weekend to buy another motorcycle which is awesome. Can anyone comment on it? I'm set to buy it unless someone says no. I just spoke with him on the phone, he still has the stock parts, just a couple scratches on plastic from dirt riding is the problems. I would probably buy the quiet insert for the exhaust (actually would for sure) and maybe a quieter one down the road. HE said you can get dirt wheels for 500. Barring any issues with the KLX250S, which I don't think there are, it seems like a fine deal. I'd check the reputation of those BB kits, as it sucks to have the engine munch itself because of a lovely BB kit. I'd say go for it, as long as you understand that the 250 isn't going to be great on the freeway.
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Feb 24, 2011 02:13
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I don't see much freeway use with this bike, I will do a lot of 2 lane state highways but 3 hours cruises down the interstate are not in the cards with this bike. I am just looking for a fun supermoto and also something I can throw dirt wheels on and ride offroad around here. The big bore pick has good reviews, the exhaust I am seeing mixed things about, but that can be replaced if needed. I'm going to get the quiet core first. He says he has almost all the stock parts so I guess I will get all that too. If it matters, my friend loves his KLX250s dirt one and I feel comfortable on it.
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Feb 24, 2011 03:19
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Sounds like a good choice then. Worst case you can part it out an make basically all of your money back
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Feb 24, 2011 03:32
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Spiffness posted:This might solve the 'tell me what bike to buy' first bike problem. Hopefully it's a good little scoot. Rumored to be $3,600: Shame there's not a dealer for these guys near Seattle (or WA at all), I'd really love to check them out. They get a lot of press on HFL and they sure seem to be doing a really cool thing. Good-looking, inexpensive, low-displacement bikes that are well made? poo poo yes.
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Feb 24, 2011 04:28
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Yeah, seems like it could be a decent product. According to the site, the CR version is OHV, but the HFL article seems to indicate the SM is going to use a completely different OHC engine which should hopefully improve on ~15hp. The CR seems like the sort of product that painfully edgy urban hipsters SHOULD be buying instead of 70s metal they aren't capable of taking care of/riding. With the same sort of performance what's more.
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Feb 24, 2011 09:45
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Spiffness posted:This might solve the 'tell me what bike to buy' first bike problem. Hopefully it's a good little scoot. Rumored to be $3,600: I was reading on the site and maybe I missed it but who makes the motors for those bikes? Are they Cleveland Cyclewerks own designs?
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Coredump posted:I was reading on the site and maybe I missed it but who makes the motors for those bikes? Are they Cleveland Cyclewerks own designs? USA-legal Lifan 250s for the old ones. They seem to be implying that Suzuki are supplying OHC motors for the SM.
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Feb 24, 2011 15:32
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$3,600 seems a bit expensive for a first bike, especially a small displacement. Even more so when DRZ's can be found for not a whole lot more. I love the colors and design though.
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Feb 24, 2011 18:35
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Eh, I don't know. Not a *new* bike. $3,600 isn't far from stealing business from 'bought a new scooter' territory. Plus you get a new bike, not a used one with farkles. If they really are reliable machines, it's a pretty sweet deal. Plus the idea of having a US bike option that's interesting and not complete poo poo is really cool.
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Feb 24, 2011 18:38
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With my DRZ and it's Cylinder Works 440 kit & Wiseco piston + E model base gasket, should I be putting in premium fuel? I've been running 91 octane in it, since I'm unsure if 87 would cause knocking.
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Feb 25, 2011 17:01
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It's a good idea. It's only 40c or so and the higher compression piston and base gasket up compression fairly significantly.
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Feb 25, 2011 18:21
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What should a stock 400SM (well, 3x3 + jets) be fed? Mine didn't come with the owner's manual. And actually, speaking of not having the manual, is there some trick or magical incantation to get the steering lock to work? The damned thing doesn't want to lock regardless of what position the handlebars are in.
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Feb 25, 2011 18:40
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I just use the 87 on my 400sm with the same specs. For the wheel lock, you have to kind of twist it to the right while pushing in. I don't use it though since it's not really going to stop anyone and if you ever lose the key, you're screwed. My husky seems to be making a different noise, any one care to help me diagnose? You can hear it right after you see my turn the choke off. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC7ImNYRajk
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Feb 25, 2011 21:06
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Cross posting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlBS_zpU3Lk&feature=player_embedded
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Feb 25, 2011 21:27
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Empire Waffles posted:I just use the 87 on my 400sm with the same specs. For the wheel lock, you have to kind of twist it to the right while pushing in. I don't use it though since it's not really going to stop anyone and if you ever lose the key, you're screwed. Right now I'm thinking that it's the bearing on the water pump impeller. Yes/no/crazy?
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Feb 26, 2011 03:45
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ugh that KLX fell through, back to the search 
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Ribsauce posted:ugh that KLX fell through, back to the search drat, that was a really nice bike. Did it sell or just not sell to you?
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Feb 26, 2011 05:24
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Empire Waffles posted:Right now I'm thinking that it's the bearing on the water pump impeller. Yes/no/crazy? It appears the sound is coming from the water pump and it doesn't seem to change with the rpm of the motor (I could hear it with the choke engaged as well) so this sounds like a strong possibility.
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Feb 26, 2011 07:23
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Clank posted:drat, that was a really nice bike. Did it sell or just not sell to you?
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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK My DRZ that I've had for less than a week seized the engine. Its hosed. Initial prognosis indicates it may have dropped a valve. Had no compression in town, could kickstart without using the decompression lever and hold it WOT, but it would just die at idle. On the highway it had good power for about 10 minutes before outright dying and rattling to a stop in a way only a blown-engine can. Now when I go to kick it over it just stops dead and goes THUNK. So yeah, my DRZ 440 is hosed. gently caress.
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Feb 26, 2011 22:59
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drat, CA is 0 for 2 on modded DRZ's. Z3n's had head gasket issues due to the bore kit. That really sucks, man.
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Two of my valves decided they didnt want to be kept in place; constantly being put down by the man, and decided to escape their linear existance they called life. They made a run for it, hoping to make happy fun time friends with Mr. Piston. So they jumped out, leaping for joy, for freedom. But Mr. Piston didn't want to be friends with anyone, as he was a grumpy old dog, and decided to loving MURDER SUICIDE EVERYONE WITH AN AXE AND STUFF. (Sorry for the cellphone quality, I didn't bring my DSLR because I didn't exactly expect my engine to loving EXPLODE)   Couple questions. A) What the gently caress should I do? The head is fubar, the piston is fubar.. Maybe the jug can be saved and I can put in a new piston & grab a wrecker head? B) Should the PO be held accountable at all? My feelings is yes, I've only owned the bike for 6 days and have put under 1000 miles on it. Seriously, I picked this up last Sunday and it happend today, Saturday. hosed. What exactly should I tell him? C) Oh and what the gently caress even causes two valves to just get smashed by the piston? But yeah, this sucks. I'm pretty down and singing the blues tonight. MrZig fucked around with this message at 04:23 on Feb 27, 2011 |
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