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I've seen great results with the renzaco seats. FYI, I've done a 800 mile day on the 690. It wasn't terrible. I was sore, but 6 months later, I think I could do it again with less strain. Mines bone stock (except for track sliders and catch can)
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yummycheese posted:Im trying to decide on a drz. This thread had me convinced I absolutely needed one a long time ago. Good! Welcome to the best club. yummycheese posted:Two choices exist right now. Either of these are most likely good choices at those prices. yummycheese posted:Could I buy the cheaper bike and get the wheels/tires for a decent price and still come below the price of the already kitted out bike? Yes, but what one do you want? Dual sport or SM? You can make one bike the other, but it'll take effort, some money and some patience/research and it wont be as good of a crossover vehicle as the dedicated SM or S models. So... are you wanting a supermoto or a dual sport? yummycheese posted:The idea of lower miles excites me too. From what I under stand these 400cc motors are really giving it all when there going down the freeway at 70mph. 7000 miles of that might be a bit much for a bike like this. There is absolutely no concern with 7k miles on a DRZ. If it was heavily modded and spent its whole life on a racetrack, maybe, but even then I wouldnt be too worried if it was maintained. These engines will outlast us all.
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Z3n posted:That's a DRZ, all the haters can suck it. Coulda cleared the whole city on a 690 
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Feb 23, 2010 23:12
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Buy the Husky if you want more balls for your dollar. Buy the DRZ if you want to save money at first, and then spend a lot of money upgrading every component. The husky 610 sits between the DRZ and the KTM 690 as streetable supermotos. It's got plenty of power (50 HP or so), relatively low weight, good kit (brembo) and a fair bit of personality. If the cash isn't an obstacle to you, pick one up. You wont regret it.
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Feb 26, 2010 06:21
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Go for broke... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93088&page=2 DRZ Dakar fairings look rad.
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Mar 1, 2010 17:24
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CSi-NA-EJ7 posted:Also a soon to be happy new owner. Saturday I'm pinking up a KTM 620 SX converted and tagged already. 12 hour drive on Friday. Can't Wait Z3n, This is how you are supposed to do it. 
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Mar 3, 2010 01:41
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A DRZ hasn't really been loved until it's been 12 o'clocked.
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Mar 5, 2010 21:03
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Someone else did the honors for me. Got to watch it go down. Was pretty sweet.
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Mar 5, 2010 21:23
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My DRZ total: - 12 O'clocked by a friend doing wheelies on a cement lot in the middle of nowhere (Stunta training what what), total damage: destroyed rear tail light, scratches. - Crashed in the mud by same friend, total damage: none - Dropped taking a turn on wet grass by myself, damage: none - Dropped in ORV park on twisty muddy trails 3 times, total damage: forks rotated, easy fix. - Low sided by my brother on gravel, no damage - Low sided 4 times at track day by friend, scratches and character only damage - high sided at 55 by brother, bike slid off the road into ditch. No damage. - high sided again by brother at track, shifter punctured through case gaurd causing small leak. Resealed in the garage with some goop, no issues 3k miles later. So the total sum of replaced parts after all that crashing is the stock tail light... replaced with edge tail. DRZ's kick rear end. The bike doesn't look rough. Just some scratches in the dirt bike plastics and beat up hand guards. Edit: Very possible I'm missing one or two crashes. Not counting half a dozen (at least) drops on grass, gravel and mud just doing stupid poo poo. FlerpNerpin fucked around with this message at 22:14 on Mar 5, 2010 |
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Mar 5, 2010 22:08
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Phat_Albert posted:Yes, you can buy things with more power or better suspension or whatever, but NOTHING can touch the DRZ in day-to-day livability, and absolute bomb-proofness, which, in the end is what matters to 99% of people. How prophetic you should say this, my 690 threw up a FI code tonight on the ride home and lost power a few times. Tomorrow it goes to the dealer to figure out whats up. Under warranty, which is nice, but oi.
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Mar 6, 2010 01:47
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Slim Pickens posted:Is this your ad, spiffness? Guilty as charged Edit: Geez, I need to proof read that ad. FlerpNerpin fucked around with this message at 23:50 on Mar 9, 2010 |
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Mar 9, 2010 23:48
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Man_of_Teflon posted:Anyone have any experience with the WR250x, especially as compared to a DRZ? Right now I'm looking at a very well maintained '06 DRZ with 7k miles for $3400, and a '08 WR250x with 4k miles from a dealer for $4000. DRZ is probably the better bike. The WR is a 6 speed but it's just as poor at highway cruising as the DRZ.
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Mar 13, 2010 21:12
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CSi-NA-EJ7 posted:Not letting the SM thread go to the second page. About a week ago I fired up the DRZ and took it out for a little spin. Racing towards a red light I started braking... and... nothing really happened. You could tell the bike was trying to stop but... seriously DRZ? SERIOUSLY? ARE WE GOING TO STOP IN TIME?! JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.... When you get used to having 1 finger stoppie brakes, be careful going back down to grampa brakes.
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Mar 19, 2010 18:07
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Phat_Albert posted:Haha, what kind of crazy rear end crabon brakes are you used to that the DRZ brakes make you wonder if you'll stop in time? Basically what Z3n said. I've grown spoiled by Brembo this and Brembo that, so stepping down to everyman stopping power... I didn't come in aggressively enough to start, and then when my brain processed that 'wait a second... this is different'. I had to adapt quickly... very quickly. It only happened that once, and then I was ready for it. Just that brief moment of "JESUS CHRIST IS THIS THING BROKEN?!"
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Mar 19, 2010 19:50
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Mar 23, 2010 03:25
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Getting noisy in here. Better turn on the entertainment system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcCdA0PqWuM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ2Z0AwjQaU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc6i7XEi4DE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMQMsfT2K8I
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Mar 24, 2010 18:05
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Endless Mike posted:I was walking home from the Metro last night and saw a guy riding an SMC of some displacement (didn't get a good look) stopped at a light. I was disappointed when he took off with both wheels on the ground. He probably forgot to downshift from 3rd gear
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Mar 26, 2010 18:13
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Jharkov posted:This is my dream setup. Saving my pennies.  Click here for the full 1200x1600 image. Yeah, it's not a bad way to go. That's for sure.
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Apr 12, 2010 10:13
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Z3n posted:http://store.ktmtwins.com/58609001044.html Fuuuuuck. Had to take a smoke break to calm down.
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Apr 15, 2010 16:59
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4/20 NEVER FORGET posted:Well god loving drat it then. I WANT fuel injection. I loving want it. I don't want to have to gently caress with a carb. Psst... I'm selling a DRZ in Seattle that fits this bill. 
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Apr 20, 2010 12:30
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4/20 NEVER FORGET posted:Where's the ad for it? http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/1690790405.html
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Apr 20, 2010 21:33
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Trust me, I was very tempted to get stupid. But thats what 'related videos' is for.
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It's pretty cool how they took a dream... opened up the Ducati accessories catalog, and just ordered everything.
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Apr 21, 2010 06:02
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cmorrow001 posted:Over the winter I installed a edge tail light. Now, the stock blinkers want to move a lot and I can't get them tight. Any ideas? I've seen some people move the blinkers back closer to the middle of the bike but it won't work on mine because that's where my exhaust bolts up to. Do what I do and forget all about it. Also, poor bikes going into storage for the winter... I'm happy I don't have to do such a thing.
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Apr 22, 2010 22:02
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Doctor Zero posted:Why do they do that (put the foot out)? Here's some good basic supermoto riding technique explanation I found. Supermoto Canada posted:-If you just ride your 'motard on the road then you can simply ride it like any other bike, but if you want to get the most out of your bike, or you want to go racing, then there are some basic techniques that are worth practising. I made the switch on the track because the fast guys do it... and when I started giving it a try, it just felt so natural. You can really spring direction from side to side much faster without having to reposition your whole body. For long corners, knee out can still rule the day, but it's more fun to to and drag handlebars with your body supermoto style. It's just very fluid on a dirtbike. You don't support your weight or even drag your foot, it's just there to let you know when your sliding too much and need to bang it down to get your poo poo back under control. As well as that, when your sliding into/out of a corner, there's just something that feels so much more solid about having your foot out, body slightly upright, bike leaned like a son of a bitch under you. It just feels right on a supermoto. Also on a supermoto track thats really narrow and tight, where you want to put your knee very well might just be a tire or a hay stack that's marking the course. We still do knee out on long street corners, because if there's plenty of setup, it's still bad rear end good fun. If you watch the really fast guys though, foot out.    Nikki says 'gently caress your leg out'   Or ride it however you feel best about the pavement you are on. It's SuperMoto, nobody really gives a poo poo. We don't have a lot of rules. FlerpNerpin fucked around with this message at 15:54 on Apr 27, 2010 |
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pr0zac posted:I've always loved this picture because its so drat obvious dude is crashing and just managed to push it back up with his leg. His body language screams "OOOOH FUUUUUUCK". No, it's just that on reflection his lead filled gloves was a bad idea. HYUCK HYUCK HYUCK 
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Apr 27, 2010 19:00
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Fuzzy Pipe Wrench posted:Has there been any word on 2011/2010 DRZs yet? I've heard strange rumors lately, up to and including fuel injection as a possibility??? Not a reliable source but still that someone had gotten the idea is kinda strange. Suzuki basically has to switch to FI to pass emissions with the next version. If we're lucky, we'll get a version of the RMZ motor in SM form. Maybe Suzuki will get serious. We can only hope.
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dreesemonkey posted:Holy crap I went on e-bay just to drool over the 400SMs but there doesn't seem to be any listed on there right now. Buy mine.
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May 21, 2010 21:44
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rifles posted:Where is it located! Seattle
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May 21, 2010 22:40
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That is the cruelest advice one can give another person: Go with the SXV. Do you own a pallet of replacement engines? Hunt down a Husky 610 or even 510 if you wanna go the crazy route. KTM 625, or 690. Even a Husky or KTM 450 SMR with a street title would be a great less practical sumo. SXV is soooo badass. What a nightmare maintenance bike though. I'm just far too terrified of how unreliable they are to ever buy one, but man would I kill for an hour and some twisties.
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May 28, 2010 17:52
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Maintenance is one thing. Terribly unreliable engines is another. I have no problem doing valve checks every time I go to the gas station. It's swapping in a replacement engine every time I turn around to go home that worries me. Though for that kind of power, you can sacrifice a lot. Really depends on how often you are going to ride, how far you want to ride, how much money you have to spend and how big your testicles are. We need more details for the 'which supermoto should I get arrested on?' buying advice.
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May 28, 2010 18:05
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Basic rule of thumb most guys follow, if its a really tight corner, put the foot out. If it's longer and sweeping, keep them on the pegs. This is where some guys differentiate, some people go knee out, some more dirt oriented or SM purists just keep the body more upright and close to the bike and lean with it. It's supermoto, do whatever feels natural, keeps that rear wheel lively and having a good time and keeps you mostly rubber side down.
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May 30, 2010 21:45
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I've done it for fairly long periods. Better than the KTM can for comfort. In short: Yes, if you are cool enough.
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May 31, 2010 06:25
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Jharkov posted:couldn't resist... got another SE... Next time I'm in Australia can I visit and play on your bikes? Congrats on another fantastic Katoom.
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Slim Pickens posted:The underslung exhaust is the only bad thing about the dukes. It's bad rear end and people jump dukes off curbs all the time without blowing poo poo up. They wont clear a triple, and I wouldnt wanna jump a loading dock with one, but curb hopping? No biggie. Plus are just so drat cool. As Zool says, if you want a bike that will absolutely demolish any twisty road and wheelie out of every single corner the Duke is one of the best. He's also not kidding about brakes. If you've ridden a stock DRZ400SM and then ridden any other supermoto and try to go back you'll honestly think theres a problem with your brakes. They are endlessly good bikes but very much an entry level bike. You can mod the piss out of them, which is cool, and they will never break but the first time you ride something European you'll never get it out of your mind.
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I love that question. They suck. All supermotos suck for long commutes and long trips on the freeway. You are riding a dirtbike. Now, that said, they suck about as little as a bike of their type can. So it's as good as a bad situation can be, and it's actually very livable. I've done an 800 mile day on my 690 and I still have the use of my legs. Don't buy one thinking it'll be your everything bike, because it wont unless you are as crazy as I am. It will be the funnest thing you have ever owned though and you will defend your lunacy in any court of man. Also, you'll get a lot of opportunities to defend yourself in the court of man. Read the thread. Then if you have any specific questions that haven't been asked 10 times already, fire away.
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Jun 27, 2010 22:41
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Christoff posted:I just want one for the weekends when I'm home to scoot around town. Perfect Christoff posted:I don't think I'll own it too long because I'll probably eventually get another sport bike. No you won't.
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Jun 27, 2010 23:31
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stgdz posted:So what should the DRZ's be selling for? Most of the ones I see on CL are like the miata's I see 2005's to 2009's all selling for the same price. 5 grand is way to much to pay for a DRZ unless it is practically brand new. 3-4k is what you should be expecting to pay for a nice DRZ with mods. Husabergs are freaking awesome, but yes, maintenance is more prevalent. A husky 510 is not a street bike. It's street legal, but that's not really the same thing. 1.3 gallon gas tank, no key, etc... it's a race bike. Husaberg did make a more streetable Enduro/SM bike... the 5 something? I'm not terribly familiar with their bikes. Husky's street bikes start with the 6 series really, 610 and the new 630 are meant for the street. KTM, same deal, 6 series. 5 if your a bit mad.
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Christoff posted:What's the deal with the duke, super duke, duke II What are you looking for here? Think of Dukes as supermotos with less ground clearance and morr street frendly rides. Slightly less insane but more day to day friendly while giving you almost all the benifits of a full SM. Think pf a superduke as one of the most badass and fun streetbikes money can buy. An everyday bike. This is what i was going to buy until i found a deal on a Street Fighter i couldnt pass up.
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Youd be right. I use the term megamoto. Too heavy to be a real SM but the same idea. They dont ride quite like traditional standards, being very upright and aggressive handling, but they arent real supermotos either. You get ground clearance but the weight and 115 HP means tight sm tracks are not your home, but give them some backroads and theyll show their worth. Again, very everyday-able. The SMT is a touring kit megamoto.
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