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Cool cool. If I do go for the DRZ I'd just fit some handguards (seriously, what's with no one fitting them?), do the 3x3 mod and maybe a re-jet for the exhuast and then leave it alone.
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2ndclasscitizen posted:Cool cool. If I do go for the DRZ I'd just fit some handguards (seriously, what's with no one fitting them?), do the 3x3 mod and maybe a re-jet for the exhuast and then leave it alone. How strong is the AUD vs the USD right now? The only mod I would consider is doing the FCR, if you can get a deal on it. Might be able to get a deal here in the states if prices are inflated there. Handguards should be a given on a sumo.
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Z3n posted:How strong is the AUD vs the USD right now? The only mod I would consider is doing the FCR, if you can get a deal on it. Might be able to get a deal here in the states if prices are inflated there. 1.00 AUD = 1.07685 USD    How much do they go for? Are they a bolt-on swap for the standard carb? Or do you need to mod the intakes?EDIT: Ben Spies' motard is pretty awesome.  http://www.rolandsands.com/wp/2010/12/15/ben-spies-build/ 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 07:13 on Jul 8, 2011 |
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Jul 8, 2011 06:15
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I like the Porsche behind it more 
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2ndclasscitizen posted:1.00 AUD = 1.07685 USD They're around $250-300 used on a good deal, ready to swap with all the parts you need. It was the standard carb on the DRZ400E, which was the offroad only model, so there's factory intake boots for them. They really make the engine more responsive and crisp, as well as adding a nice bit of power. When paired with a pipe they make the bike revy over torquey, but it really wakes the bike up and is a good mod period.
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2ndclasscitizen posted:Now that the Gixxer is running nice again, I've been thinking of selling it If you're buying a supermoto as your sole transportation, then there really is no other option than the DRZ
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I haven't really been doing any decent rides lately so the idea of getting a 'tard for hacking around town is getting serious. Looking at DRZs and 640s mostly. Any opinions on these? (Note: I use my bike as my sole transport, so it'll need to start everyday to get to work)
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Can't forget about the WRX while Motomind is riding all over Washington. It's surprising how capable that little thing seems to be.
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Yeah, WRX is definitely in that category as well.
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Phat_Albert posted:Yeah, WRX is definitely in that category as well. KTM 690 SMC is in that catagory as well. 
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Jul 8, 2011 20:19
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If any KTM is, its the 690, but time will tell
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Phat_Albert posted:If any KTM is, its the 690, but time will tell There was a 12 month period where I had two forms of transportation: A DRZ and a 690 SMC. I used bikes for everything, commuting, groceries, long trips, weekend fun, track days, all of it. Guess which one I used? If you said: DRZ, you've never ridden a 690. The first time you do a 50+ mile trip on the freeway on a DRZ after you have a SM with a 6th gear that can cruise just fine you'll never want to go back, that alone is enough to let the DRZ collect dust. I love me some DRZs, but the only thing stopping the KTM from being the undeniably better choice 100% of the time is that it's not a good starter bike and it's more expensive. Supermoto's you could absolutely use everyday include the 690 SMC, Husky 610/630 and DRZs, as well as the Yammie 250's.
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I like the KTM but holy gently caress I have a hard time controlling myself on it. Better to take the DRZ, play it safe, and leave the KTM for when I can ride like a hooligan without worrying about things.
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Z3n posted:I like the KTM but holy gently caress I have a hard time controlling myself on it. Better to take the DRZ, play it safe, and leave the KTM for when I can ride like a hooligan without worrying about things. In Santa Barbra, born and raised On the race track is where I spent, most of my days Crashin' out, gassin', passin' all cool And all doin' some burnouts outside of the school When a couple of cops, saw I was up to no good Bitched at me for making trouble in the neighborhood I got one little warning, and my rear end got scared And said "I'm riding my bike to work because I lost my pair" FlerpNerpin fucked around with this message at 22:42 on Jul 8, 2011 |
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Spiffness posted:In Santa Barbra, born and raised loving  Fair enough, buddy. Fair enough. I'll pull some 2 up wheelies on the KTM this weekend to try and redeem myself.
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Spiffness posted:Supermoto's you could absolutely use everyday include the 690 SMC, Husky 610/630 and DRZs, as well as the Yammie 250's. I would go a 690 but they're quite expensive (usually going around the $10k mark) and there's never any for sale (the only ones listed at the moment are 12+hrs away). As for the 610, what's the go with this cam chain stretching? Do they just need regular replacing? A manual CCT? Or do they just let go because it feels the valves and piston need to be friends? 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 02:02 on Jul 9, 2011 |
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Is the FCR worth it without replacing the pipe the DRZ? I'm trying to not spend to much money on the bike so that I have more to spend on a KTM later, but a bit more power would be awesome.
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Nyyen posted:Is the FCR worth it without replacing the pipe the DRZ? I'm trying to not spend to much money on the bike so that I have more to spend on a KTM later, but a bit more power would be awesome. You'll need the pipe to be a bit more open than the stock SM pipe in order to see gains. I had a Leo Vance pipe on my DRZ and it was nice and quiet while still giving me a boost from the FCR. Alternatively, you can punch a bit of the baffle out of the stock pipe.
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Nyyen posted:Is the FCR worth it without replacing the pipe the DRZ? I'm trying to not spend to much money on the bike so that I have more to spend on a KTM later, but a bit more power would be awesome. I ran an FCR on a stock exhaust bike, it made it really strong through the midrange but the bike didn't breathe too well at the top end. If you can dig up an E model exhaust that keeps it pretty quiet but lets it breathe better. Keep the stock stuff around so you can swap it back before you sell the bike and sell the parts independently.
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Well gents I ended up with a DRZ. All kinds of new parts on the way. Here's to some wheelies and an eventual 690!
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Looks awesome, enjoy
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OEGTQXEEjE Those frenchies can slide.
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I switched out my half falling off oem tail light for LED edge rear and LED blinkers. Looks great... Only thing is, since I don't have an LED flasher unit it makes my lights blink really fast. I actually prefer this as it seems like it'd get peoples attention better. Is this going to break stuff? I guess when I replace the front light/blinkers I can get the correct flasher unit at that point.
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Z3n posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OEGTQXEEjE Every time I see a race video I am surprised at how large the fields are. There are a ton of people on the track at once.
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Yeah I'm always amazed that they don't all crash into one another. A lot of the time they get clooosse.
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Like this? (It should start at the right time. If not, 37:10 ish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV7OfwT9ROY&t=2228s
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Gnaghi posted:Yeah I'm always amazed that they don't all crash into one another. A lot of the time they get clooosse. I'm 2 for 3 on the serious collision with another rider per race day scale. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w79a4M_-lN0
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Is there even any penalty for contact if it doesn't cause a crash? Just by its half-dirtbike nature it seems like it would be kind of a grey area. Edit: ^^It's been way too long since I laughed at the supermoto scooter guy. Gnaghi fucked around with this message at 21:57 on Jul 10, 2011 |
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So are you healthy and racing again? Let me know when the next race is, I still wanna get some video of dudes backing it in.
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Slim Pickens posted:So are you healthy and racing again? Let me know when the next race is, I still wanna get some video of dudes backing it in. Supermoto USA round 3 is at pgp aug 9-11 i think. I know its there early august but not sure exact dates. Would be a fun meetup to do.
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Slim Pickens posted:So are you healthy and racing again? Let me know when the next race is, I still wanna get some video of dudes backing it in. Racing... no, but I should be walking again in 2-3 weeks.
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you bastards going on about 690s.. i've kept myself away from that temptation for 3 loving years since they were released, and still held onto the DRZ to keep the pocket not empty. Every time i own a KTM i can't resist modding the hell out of it then selling it and buying another to start the process over. Im pretty sure thats the definition of insanity! But on the other hand, something keeps me from modding the DRZ since i know its a cheap solid motorcycle that just works, nothing too exciting, but i think for dollar per smiles value, its way up there. I actually used to have the MRD/SSW exhaust on it and went back to the stock S and loving the stealth 
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Stealth is really the way to go with non-track supermotos. When you're busting wheelies in a neighbor hood and looking for curbs to launch off of, being inconspicuous is key. In SuperMoto: Quiet pipes save arrest record
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http://www.newson6.com/story/15059775/heat-buckled-highway-blamed-for-pawnee-county-crash Why couldn't that have happened to me while I was on the 690  Yautja posted:you bastards going on about 690s.. i've kept myself away from that temptation for 3 loving years since they were released, and still held onto the DRZ to keep the pocket not empty. I have the opposite problem: I buy lovely bikes and mod them until they're awesome and then sell/part them out. My KTM is stock and I love it that way.
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Z3n posted:http://www.newson6.com/story/15059775/heat-buckled-highway-blamed-for-pawnee-county-crash I wonder how fast he was going to clear 150 feet. It would make my commute on the DRZ more enjoyable compared to the mostly straight roads I have to ride on.
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Gom Jabbar posted:I wonder how fast he was going to clear 150 feet. It would make my commute on the DRZ more enjoyable compared to the mostly straight roads I have to ride on. Funny, z3n and I had a lengthy discussion about this yesterday. We came up with the idea that moving about 70 miles an hour, he would have hit the ramp and traveled up approximately 2 feet, leaving the falling distance at roughly 4 feet. Figure that the upward momentum followed by the fall took about 1.5-2 seconds @ 88 feet/sec traveling at 60MPH. So somewhere between 60-80MPH sounds about right for 150 feet given the assumption that he had 1.5-2 seconds of air time. 
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Screw highway bumps. There are railroad crossings here in town that are basically launch ramps to space provided no traffic is around. It's ludicrous. Reminds me of one of my favorite DRZ vids. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYu7DQn5vAI
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JP Money posted:Screw highway bumps. There are railroad crossings here in town that are basically launch ramps to space provided no traffic is around. It's ludicrous. A link to that video should be the first part of any written text about supermotos on the internet.
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Phat_Albert posted:A link to that video should be the first part of any written text about supermotos on the internet. Just in case anyone is wondering (because this has driven me crazy for ages) I finally found the intersection this is filmed in: Broderick & Pacific I can't even express how much time I've wasted, both on my bike and on google maps, looking for this spot. Two minutes ago, I watched the video for the millionth time, and with a "eh, why not?", loaded up my topo map and then went and plopped the little street view guy right down on that intersection. Now, who wants to meet up there this weekend? 
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Without even clicking the link, I feel quite sure I can just say "Hahaha, dude are you loving serious."
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Just put a fresh pair of distanzias on the DRZ  Should I be wary of them before I start flogging it again? I have heard so many mixed messages concerning the break in of tires. Are they likely to provide compromised traction in the initial phase of wear? I dig the look, either way.
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