Round the world on a DR-z400 - Page 5

peteFoulkes · 04-17-2012, 01:16 AM

Hi guys,

The new clutch basket is due to arrive today so we hope to have that fitted and ready as soon as it does. In the meantime, the second bike is pretty much ready to go so I thought I would stick a quick picture up for you to take a look.
It just needs a little dirt now....

woodly1069 · 04-17-2012, 06:24 AM

dude, that is BAD ASS! I bet you guys are seriously amped up to be riding those great motorcycles!

Can't wait for more!

Ponies ate my Bagel · 04-17-2012, 08:59 AM

Dude, I am so in for this. I will have to live vicariously through you because if I had the bankroll I'd be doing the same damned thing right this minute! The DRZ (my SM at least) does turn the headlight off as it cranks.

Did you disable the kickstand kill-switch?

Adv Grifter · 04-17-2012, 11:13 AM

Maybe I missed it ... but are you guys fitting some sort of pannier set up?
Soft I hope! Any pics of pannier system, racks, stand offs or whatever you've got.

On small Dual sports I find carry a true RTW load to be a challenge. It's one reason I've stayed with the old DR650. Super strong rear sub frame can handle a load even over 1000 miles of wash board.

I tried hard bags at first ... too much weight, bike was a handful off road.
But the sub frame can handle it. Here I'm loaded with over 100 lbs. Too much!

This set up took off over 40 lbs. from above. Night and day in handling off road. Suspension upgrade helps too!

I use this set up when camping or super long Mexico trips. Only other thing I carry is big Camel Back (3 liters) that also carries lots of odds and ends.

FloorPoor · 04-18-2012, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peteFoulkes

Hi guys,

The new clutch basket is due to arrive today so we hope to have that fitted and ready as soon as it does. In the meantime, the second bike is pretty much ready to go so I thought I would stick a quick picture up for you to take a look.
It just needs a little dirt now....

That is one hot looking DRZ! You're correct though, it just doesn't look quite right without a bunch of dried mud all over it. I cant wait to see those pics.

jagred · 04-19-2012, 09:41 AM

This is going to be fantastic! I'm really looking forward to your pics and reports

outlaws · 04-19-2012, 09:48 AM

Awesome! Just picked up my first motorcycle and it's a DRZ400. I love riding this little beast. Subscribed as I'm curious how all your gear is going to fit on the bike.

stamp · 04-19-2012, 12:12 PM

looking good

KI6HNB · 04-19-2012, 12:42 PM

In. Going to be watching this one.

Adv Grifter · 04-19-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outlaws

Awesome! Just picked up my first motorcycle and it's a DRZ400. I love riding this little beast. Subscribed as I'm curious how all your gear is going to fit on the bike.

Hopefully a more tidy setup than this! Too much of a good thing! (including the kitchen sink!

) packing light is an art form, truly.

Eagletalon · 04-19-2012, 03:49 PM

Sounds like its going to be another great RR. Count me in!!!

Later
John

whatsgnu · 04-19-2012, 04:58 PM

I'm in, I'm envious, I can't wait to follow along !! Best wishes for a great trip !!

ne_dan · 04-20-2012, 05:06 PM

Subscribed

Kato1664 · 04-21-2012, 06:38 AM

This is real cool and great bikes, one day i plan to do something like this.

Just one question, how long have you given yourself to do this trip ?

Dirtbauer · 04-30-2012, 06:46 AM

So what has happened to the DRZ's???

04-17-2012, 01:16 AM	#61
peteFoulkes ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: London Oddometer: 156	Quick update Hi guys, The new clutch basket is due to arrive today so we hope to have that fitted and ready as soon as it does. In the meantime, the second bike is pretty much ready to go so I thought I would stick a quick picture up for you to take a look. It just needs a little dirt now.... __________________ Read more about our round the world DRz 400 trip on our website here: www.toughmiles.com Find us on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/toughmiles

04-19-2012, 12:42 PM	#69
KI6HNB Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Shingle Springs CA Oddometer: 141	In. Going to be watching this one. __________________ '09 DRZ400S '08 KLX110 (now 177cc) pitbike

04-19-2012, 04:58 PM	#72
whatsgnu Scheissekopf Joined: Apr 2009 Location: S. VT / W. MA Oddometer: 241	I'm in, I'm envious, I can't wait to follow along !! Best wishes for a great trip !! __________________ '08 Wee-strom ABS '12 Victory Cross Roads Now, if I could just put off procrastinating Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

04-30-2012, 06:46 AM	#75
Dirtbauer DRZ Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Oddometer: 85	Mia So what has happened to the DRZ's??? __________________ www.dirtbauer.com http://www.youtube.com/user/dirtbauer1?feature=mhee

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04-17-2012, 06:24 AM	#62
woodly1069 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Louisville, KY...really too far from the hills! Oddometer: 1,099	dude, that is BAD ASS! I bet you guys are seriously amped up to be riding those great motorcycles! Can't wait for more!

04-17-2012, 11:13 AM	#64
Adv Grifter on the road o'dreams Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Passing ADV Stalkers On The Inside Oddometer: 5,397	Maybe I missed it ... but are you guys fitting some sort of pannier set up? Soft I hope! Any pics of pannier system, racks, stand offs or whatever you've got. On small Dual sports I find carry a true RTW load to be a challenge. It's one reason I've stayed with the old DR650. Super strong rear sub frame can handle a load even over 1000 miles of wash board. I tried hard bags at first ... too much weight, bike was a handful off road. But the sub frame can handle it. Here I'm loaded with over 100 lbs. Too much! This set up took off over 40 lbs. from above. Night and day in handling off road. Suspension upgrade helps too! I use this set up when camping or super long Mexico trips. Only other thing I carry is big Camel Back (3 liters) that also carries lots of odds and ends.

04-19-2012, 09:41 AM	#66
jagred Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Oddometer: 92	This is going to be fantastic! I'm really looking forward to your pics and reports

04-19-2012, 09:48 AM	#67
outlaws Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Oddometer: 138	Awesome! Just picked up my first motorcycle and it's a DRZ400. I love riding this little beast. Subscribed as I'm curious how all your gear is going to fit on the bike.

04-19-2012, 12:12 PM	#68
stamp Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: London Oddometer: 49	looking good

04-19-2012, 03:49 PM	#71
Eagletalon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Apopka, FL Oddometer: 229	Sounds like its going to be another great RR. Count me in!!! Later John

04-20-2012, 05:06 PM	#73
ne_dan n00b Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 1	Subscribed

04-21-2012, 06:38 AM	#74
Kato1664 n00b Joined: Apr 2012 Oddometer: 2	This is real cool and great bikes, one day i plan to do something like this. Just one question, how long have you given yourself to do this trip ?