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Gnaghi posted:Oh I'm definitely not riding there, Husky's going in the back of my truck. I was just wondering what to expect from a rain race day. Oh, I misunderstood. I've never done sumo in the rain, but I'd imagine tires and the pavement type would have a big role in how it'd turn out. Go for it! I ran Q2s with starting out with 50% life left. The rear is really square and close to the wear bar in the center. The wet season is approaching here in Seattle so I'm thinking something like a pilot roads for street riding, but I haven't researched much.
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Gnaghi posted:Oh I'm definitely not riding there, Husky's going in the back of my truck. I was just wondering what to expect from a rain race day. Sumo in the rain on the track is the most fun I've had at a track day. Start slow and get comfortable, find the slick spots on the track and learn where the traction is. Once you know when and where the bike will want to slide you can have a lot of fun. Plus you won't destroy tires as quickly sliding in the rain.
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:Lets just step through the ad shall we? I've owned a couple DRZ's and have been around more than a few throughout the years. Thanks for all of the advice, I got a hold of him and and first impressions aren't good so I think I'm going to back away. Seems like the PO gutted the hell out of the exhaust so he probably did some other stupid poo poo to it as well. The CO sounded about 19 and I got the feeling this was the equivalent to an abused STI sitting on CL waiting for the seller to wash his hands of the problems plaguing it. All was not lost, however, as THIS popped up on the thumpertalk classifieds. Spoke with the owner and have come to the conclusion that it's absolutely perfect. Going to see it probably monday and if he takes my fist full of cash I'll be one happy goon 
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Wow, I think thats the first "custom graphics" job that I actually like. Looks like it could have come from the factory that way.
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My thoughts exactly. What sold me was actually looking at his business webpage. He definitely strikes me as one of those people willing to meticulously put a professional effort into what they're doing and I can respect that. I'd probably be pretty hard-pressed to find a bike that would come with more ease of mind that something isn't wrong with it. A lot of what can be found Here he did except for the brake pads and gearing changes which will save me a considerable amount of time. Any 625 riders here know how simple it is to check valve clearances?
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Well, I did a bit of a discovery tear down yesterday and discovered that I didn't so much buy a bike as I bought a project. A few things:
That sums it up, for now. Hopefully. Probably Hates You posted:My thoughts exactly. What sold me was actually looking at his business webpage. He definitely strikes me as one of those people willing to meticulously put a professional effort into what they're doing and I can respect that. The tutorials that I've found on supermotojunkie/advrider seem like it's not too challenging (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55445) but it still looks like you might as well flush out your coolant system and all that jazz while you're at it.
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MetaJew posted:WORDS Some of that is no big deal at all. Run a 150 and you won't have the rub problem - also tightening your chain will help relieve some of the side to side movement from the chain so that it doesn't rub anymore. The clip style link is A-OK to be 100% honest. Pretty much every dirtbike uses a clip-style unless the owner specifically wants to use a rivet. It's SUPER nice for cleaning as you can take the chain off and clean it way better than on the bike. Installed correctly it should be fine - I wouldn't worry too much but it's up to you. As far as tech inspection it would pass no problem at all as long as the tire has sufficient life. Then again tech inspection at the tracks around here is a joke. The rear rotor might be a bit off but it's probably not anything to worry about unless it's really rubbing. Don't worry too much here. The wire issue can probably be fixed by getting either replacement wires from a junked bike online somewhere like ebay or you could just splice in new wire if the PO left you any hanging off the harnesses. Ignition would be my top priority imo otherwise it's not able to be ridden and left anywhere. Unless you meant just the "lock" portion which is no big deal. You can live without the lock for sure. Any bark busters with the bar in them will be good. Make sure they fit 7/8's bars - pretty much all busters meant for dirtbikes will. The kickstart will probably just take some getting used to. Look up kickstarting technique if you haven't already. Big singles can be a bear to kick over if you don't do it right - it's definitely not like kicking over a 2 stroke 125 and it can be finicky. Installing the starter can wait a while if you can figure out the proper technique.
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NitroSpazzz posted:Sumo in the rain on the track is the most fun I've had at a track day. Start slow and get comfortable, find the slick spots on the track and learn where the traction is. Once you know when and where the bike will want to slide you can have a lot of fun. Well it didn't rain so I lucked out on that. More class craziness though. They created a beginner group but the other beginner, being the organizer, was too busy to race. As a result they threw me in the liquid-cooled mini class which kinda sucked because I was hauling rear end on on what little straights there were only to get stuffed in turns. Also trying not to run over the guy in front of me gridding at the back of a pack of minis. Looking at my times I would have been better off running in both Novice 450 and Asphalt-only where I would have been towards the back of the pack but not last. From my earlier race I was actually 5th out of 8 in Novice 450. Really what it is is more people need to race sumo so all the classes don't get combined in weird ways. The upside is I dropped two complete seconds off my time. And since I was the only one in my class I got a 1st place ribbon, haha.
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Any recommendations for brand of sprocket, chain, or hand grips? My current grips were nice and soft, but melted in the Texas heat. Chain needs replacing, but I have no idea who makes quality chains and sprockets. Also: Chain replacement tool recommendations would be nice too. Edit: Reading this: http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/452329-selecting-the-right-chain-maintaining-it-and-when-to-replace-it/ now More Edit: Do I need to use a lift for the DRZ or is there some way to use just a rear stand... This would be for the impending chain/sprocket replacement work. I feel like I know nothing. Also DID chains seemed popular, and I think I'll go with the Sunstar or Driven sprockets. Hard to find a steel 38 rear, which I think is the way to go for a little better highway riding... 15/38 Resource fucked around with this message at 03:23 on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Do you guys have any strong opinions on inner tubes? I'm thinking about ordering a set of the Michelin Supermoto Tubes from Motostrano, but I was wondering if there was something better out there, and maybe cheaper while we're at it. Bonus points if it's a tube stocked by Motosport.com and I get an answer before 4 pm PST so that I can try to tack it onto the order I made for my tires-- and get free shipping. I just ordered a set of Bridgestone 003rs's 120/70 front and 150/60 rear. I went with the 150 rear (instead of the 160 which was the oem tire size) because of the variation in widths I've seen between different brands and even models from the same brand-- I'd also like to avoid added wear to the tire and chain that occurs when they rub. I also ordered a bunch of gaskets and crush washers in order to reinstall my starter, do an oil change, and replace the oem plug with a new iridium spark plug. Left on my list are a set of handguards, mirrors, and some sort of front turn signal. I'm thinking of killing to birds with one stone and going with these guards: http://www.highwaydirtbikes.com/HDB_Shop/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=catshow&ref=handguards Here's a review showing the mirrors and turn signals: http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?114393-Highway-Dirt-Bike-Handguards-on-a-KTM-625-SMC!!-%28PICS%29
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I have never been one to worry about tube brands. I've had name brand ones poo poo the bed in a month, and generic ones last for years. Any of them will leak when punctured, which is what you really have to worry about day-to-day. Are those Michelin tubes more technically advanced than the BikeMaster ones or whatever are hanging out on the shelf at your local bike shop? Probably. Will it matter? Probably not. Just depends if its worth it to you or not.
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The tubes aren't like dirtbike or bicycle tubes, they're much thicker and hold up to heat better. I have a 150 michelin or dunlop (I forget) tube kicking around that I bought for my DRZ a few months back if you want to buy it. It's still in the shrink wrap. I think I paid 25 or 30 for it, so let's say 24 shipped? I really have no use for it right now.
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Resource posted:More Edit: Do I need to use a lift for the DRZ or is there some way to use just a rear stand... I'm running sunstars and a DID chain on my DRZ. has yours had any power increasing mods done? going down to 38 from 41 will take a lot of the fun out of the bike if its still stock in my opinion. I use an old beer crate as a stand for the drz, just put it under the frame rails under the engine.
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How do we like the Conti-Force SMs versus the Conti-Attack SMs? I asked because a set of Conti-Attack SMs comes out to just over $400, and I'm wondering if the Conti-Force are significantly worse. Alternatively, what's a good bang/buck supermoto tire nowadays?
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Pilot powers. The 150s are cheap, and they stick like mad. I just put some on my DRZ and they're great. All said and done I did two pilot powers, tubes and install for like $250
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:Pilot powers. The 150s are cheap, and they stick like mad. I'm running a pilot power 2ct front and a regular pilot power rear and I find them great, very good in the wet too. the dunlops that I took off were loving horrible
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echomadman posted:I'm running sunstars and a DID chain on my DRZ. has yours had any power increasing mods done? going down to 38 from 41 will take a lot of the fun out of the bike if its still stock in my opinion. Cool that'll be my set up too  Thanks.It does have some basic mods done, jetting and 3x3. Maybe if 38 is too boring (I commute way too much on the DRZ right now) I can switch it to a 39 or something. I assume the chain will not need to be a different length for 38 and 39 right? Does removing a chain destroy the chain?
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Just pounced on an 06 DRZ400sm with 3000 miles. FMF Ti4, 3x3 mod, jetted, Clarke tank, Corbin seat, rear rack with tail bag, windshield, MCCT. $3800 from a 50 year old body shop owner, so I think I got a deal thanks to Craigslist alerts. The only thing I think I really have to do is take care of the open vent hole on the gas cap. I'd also like to avoid waking the neighborhood, so I'm hoping getting the quiet core for that FMF pipe does something.
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eddiewalker posted:I'm hoping getting the quiet core for that FMF pipe does something. If it doesnt, you can always get a FMF Q4 pipe and stick it on the (presumably a powerbomb) header, then sell your Ti4 to make up the difference. The q4 is supposed to be just louder than stock.
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The quiet core has mixed reviews, but its only $30 so it's worth a try.
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I ordered a set of Bridgestone "radial" inner tubes. Hopefully they work out well. A really stupid question: Now that I've broken off the bolt that was welded onto the "custom" subframe on my bike I'm confused as to how the gas tank is regularly held to the frame on KTMs. I can't seem to find any mention of this, so I'm unsure if the tank is just sort of wedged in place, or if on the factory subframe the stud screws down and clamps the tank against the frame.
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Found this gem for sale parked out in front of my local grocery store. Looks like its had most mods done, but no mention of the FCR carb. Yoshimura exhaust. Its in Dunmore, PA 18512. Just outside of Scranton and conveniently off I-81. white 2008 DR-Z400SM with 8900mi -- $4000 http://scranton.craigslist.org/mcy/3233256920.html If you're from outside the area, I'd be happy to check it out for you if you make arrangements with the seller. VVVVVVVVV Should have been clearer. Can't afford to buy it, but I can live vicariously through you. goku chewbacca fucked around with this message at 15:45 on Aug 30, 2012 |
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Buyyyyyyyyyy it, that is the sexiest color scheme for DRZ's
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Ended up with a 39T rear for the DRZ instead of the 38T because they were out of stock. I'm actually happy that it turned out that way, I had been second guessing my ratio change. So if I don't die on my way home from work because of limb severing loose chains, I should be able to install a new less deadly chain soon!
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Tired of having to look at a 50+ degree angle downwards and try to look forward out of the very top of my eyeballs every morning while riding into the fuckfaced sun on my drz400sm. Also wanted to get a supermoto helmet for a while... On the wishlist as well would be a high quality Bluetooth link to my iPhone. Anyone have a setup like this? Recommendations on helmet/some kinda kit that would do this? There seems to be a lot of cheap junk out there. Also, anyone recommend a bike mechanic in Los Angeles for general maintenance? soy fucked around with this message at 02:57 on Aug 31, 2012 |
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It's pricey and I have my personal gripes with it, but check out the Shoei Hornet DS. I liked mine while I had it. As far as Bluetooth goes, check out the Sena SMH 10. I'd probably get the big earpiece kit if I was installing it in the Hornet DS, as it lets in a lot of wind noise. The SMH10 is supposed to be very good at filtering out noise though.
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soy posted:Tired of having to look at a 50+ degree angle downwards and try to look forward out of the very top of my eyeballs every morning while riding into the fuckfaced sun on my drz400sm. Also wanted to get a supermoto helmet for a while... On the wishlist as well would be a high quality Bluetooth link to my iPhone. Anyone have a setup like this? Recommendations on helmet/some kinda kit that would do this? There seems to be a lot of cheap junk out there. I will help you with your maintenance. I also have the afx fx39ds with a sena smh10 and its awesome.
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Safety Dance posted:It's pricey and I have my personal gripes with it, but check out the Shoei Hornet DS. I liked mine while I had it. Ordered an SMH 10, pretty sold on the Hornet DS. I've had a Shoei RF1000 for about 3 years now and it was worth every penny. Just looking for a place to get a good deal on a 2XL now. e- Actually now I'm sold on the Arai XD-4 because.. gently caress it, you only live once. Why doesn't anyone have 2XL for my jupiter head  ee- Ultimately went with a AGV AX-8 DS as it's the only one that comes in XXXL. My head is enormous. Also it looks like a top gun helmet, and it's not $600. SaNChEzZ posted:I will help you with your maintenance. I also have the afx fx39ds with a sena smh10 and its awesome. Yes, you helps precious. I meant to hang out with you at some point but I'm a butt. soy fucked around with this message at 18:55 on Aug 31, 2012 |
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And it's a black one with the factory renthals I've been doubly bested!
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I looked at the 610sm that was local and it was a total bust. Engine was leaking oil everywhere, the owner assured me "My cousins races Husqvarnas and they all do it, nothing to worry about..." no wonder he never sent me the better pictures that I had asked for. I would not have minded to much, it's not the frist POS bike I have looked at and passed on, but I drove 2 hours each way to see it (4+ hours total) I did ride it up and down the street and it was fun as hell, I can see myself with this type of bike. Did feel as little slow, but I was only on it for less then 5 minutes and doubt I was over 40mph. It's a shame what someone can do to a bike in 3 years, it was just beat to poo poo.    Not pictured, busted rear turn signal, scratched to hell plastics, hole in seat. Can you at least wash your bike before you try to sell it? Especially if you are asking way to much and say you can't budge on the price since you owe that much on the loan... I found a very nice 610sm on ADVrider but the seller said they have 6 other interested buyers and only want a local with cash at there door step. A fly and ride from Bakersfield CA to Denver CO on a unknown to me sumo it pretty out of the question. I would think about buying it and having it shipped but the seller said they don't want to deal with that. That and it's been listed for more then one month+, so I don't know about the 6 buyers thing, sounds fishy to me and I am not in the mode for these stupid games at the moment. I guess I'll go back to looking at / thinking about WR450s. Why can't I just by a nice late model exotic Italian specialized semi-racing bike? #Firstworld_problems.
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soy posted:Ordered an SMH 10, pretty sold on the Hornet DS. I've had a Shoei RF1000 for about 3 years now and it was worth every penny. Just looking for a place to get a good deal on a 2XL now. You are a butt! Also, I too have a gigantic head (XXXL) so you're free to come try on the multitude of helmets that I have (afx, gmax x3, suomy). The problem is that I don't really have much area to work on cars/bikes in my current apartment, but if you have a place to do it I'd be more than happy to help.
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spandexcajun posted:Why can't I just by a nice late model exotic Italian specialized semi-racing bike? Good Huskys are out there, they just tend to be 450/510s instead of 610s, which are really rare. And while the 510s like to blow up regularly, the 450s seem to hold together pretty well (mine will self-destruct now that I typed that).
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spandexcajun posted:I looked at the 610sm that was local and it was a total bust. Engine was leaking oil everywhere, the owner assured me "My cousins races Husqvarnas and they all do it, nothing to worry about..." no wonder he never sent me the better pictures that I had asked for. I would not have minded to much, it's not the frist POS bike I have looked at and passed on, but I drove 2 hours each way to see it (4+ hours total) That sucks, duder. How many miles were on it, out of curiosity? My PO only managed 1100 between 2008 and 2012. I ran into him the other day, and he was real impressed that I had almost doubled the mileage between May and now. Mine has a small oil leak around the oil filter cover because dingus over-torqued one of the bolts and messed up the gasket. It's nothing like what you posted, but it does piss on my boot a little bit during long rides. I'm going to get all of that taken care of in a couple weeks.
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Safety Dance posted:That sucks, duder. Had just under 3000 miles. So, I am called to craigslist once again and this time he is not a bitch. http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3231827868.html This looks like pretty much the bike for me, heavaly modified bigbore fancy carbed DRZ400 for a reasonable price. Also close by, might give the guy a call and see if I can look this afternoon. My questions is, is such a modified DRZ now just a ticking timebomb or still pretty reliable? Also found a pre motarted WR450 but no pics, emailed the guy asking for more info. http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3209813460.html Yamaha or Zuc? I know I said the DRZ was not for me, but this one looks right up my ally. Plus I already have a SV650, so I Iike the Suzuki method. Please don't snipe if you are in Denver I will have a retarded wheelie machine soon... even thought I am a wuss rider.
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Are drz-400s usually good in snow with knobby tires? Winter will be here in a few months in indiana and I'm trying to decide if I should wait till spring to get a new bike and get a truck now or if I'm able to get a bike now and not be stuck in the snow or tan off the road.
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WR vs DRZ... It depends what you want out of it. The WR would be more fun in the twisties and sumo track, but less ideal for racking up the miles (but thats not what a sumo is for and you have the SV). I wonder if the WR had the suspension switched to a street setup. I have that setup and it's cushy and good off road, but it suffers on the track. Lots of front end dive under heavy braking. It's not difficult to put new springs in but it's something to consider. I understand that oil capacity is a limiting factor with legitimate dirt bike motards - don't they contain <1L? I've heard of KTM EXCs running longer intervals with oil coolers to add capacity.
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