Drz400 Thread

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by kaosrider

I would like a bigger gas tank. Something for out west adventures, Moab, Colorado etc. Not too big not too small.

Thoughts?

IMS/ROOL DESIGNS IMS TK DRZ400 4.0 GAL YEL 115521-Y2

That seem to be the most popular IMS tank 4.5gal (include res.) U can get 200 miles easy out of this tank. I did ~ 170 miles off-rd open throttle most of the time, 2nd-3rd gear (with 15/47 gearing) maybe 4th in some spots. I didn't even hit reserve before the next gas stop.

[nrspence]

150ron that IMS 3.2 does look really good on the DRZ. that's the size i go with.

[HellSickle]

Originally Posted by jimmy2020

any recommendations on the most compatible aftermarket setup? BTW...don't want to go the HID route due to cost.

Get any headlight capable of an H4 bulb, and HID conversion is really cheap. ~$65 for a 55W.

[MuddySump]

Short video of a ride I did earlier this month here in the UK. Even though it was November I didnt expect it to be as cold as it was, its a 30 minute ride just to get to the place I was going to and was already freezing by the time I got there so had to cut it short

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oVvRYNEC9Y&feature=plcp

[150ron]

Originally Posted by MuddySump

Short video of a ride I did earlier this month here in the UK. Even though it was November I didnt expect it to be as cold as it was, its a 30 minute ride just to get to the place I was going to and was already freezing by the time I got there so had to cut it short

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oVvRYNEC9Y&feature=plcp

Nice vid, thanks for sharing,

just installed a headlight on/off switch, only cost me 3 bucks and was pretty easy to do.

[59DEN]

Originally Posted by 955616846

...That was about what I expected people to say. The fact is that $6k would be quite a way short of paying for the new engine and transmission sitting on the bench.

I've now got about 28,000 reasons why I'll keep the bike until I am dead.

Hi Numbers, look forward to an in depth post on what has been done with plenty of pics and your ride impressions when up and running. Good on ya

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by jordan p

So now I think I am going to lean strong towards a brand new S, that way I have a warranty, and know exactly what kinds of miles are going on the bike... I also found a "project" DRZ on c list that has been sitting for a while that looks to be a former San Francisco PD bike missing some body parts, but guy says runs great... hmmm pay 900 bucks cash and revive an unknown or just go brand new with comfort? hmmmmmmm

you're kidding, right ? its a fucking dirtbike, get the 900 dollar bike and beat the shit out it.

900 vs 6000.

for a dirt bike.


lol

[Xylx]

Originally Posted by ohgood

you're kidding, right ? its a fucking dirtbike, get the 900 dollar bike and beat the shit out it.

900 vs 6000.

for a dirt bike.


lol

I second that. Plastic is cheap. When it dies take the plate off it and push it in the landfill. (after properly recycling the batteries and fluids of course).

[The Recycled Teenager]

Originally Posted by 955616846

That is my line of thinking when it comes to bikes and a few other things in general, not specifically the DR-Z...

Right but the DRZ gets me and my camera to some amazing places I can't get to easily on foot, and it FUN getting there too.
For water or snow and ice I have Kites and Boards of different kinds. my favorite move is the backward psycho loop in this video
For rain days I take the missus to galleries and the odd movie or just stay home and cook something tasty

[waz]

Howdy all;

I learned to ride in the dirt many moons ago, but have been riding street bikes exclusively for almost 40 years. Lately, I've got a hankering to get a dual sport to do some off-road exploring.

I've come across 2 prospects on CL: a 1999 DR350 w/ 1500 miles for $2500 (firm) and a 2001 DR-Z400E w/ 4500 miles for $2000.

I've gone to look at & ride the 350, but not the 400 yet. The 350 was in great shape and ran good, but since the 13 year-old original tires are still on the bike, I'd have to get a set of tires for it, and the valves have never been checked. I think the price is about $500 too high, but the owner won't budge.

I don't know what kind of shape the 400 is in, because I'm going to look at it the day after Thanksgiving, but the owner says it's excellent, and the water pump was replaced this past summer. It has Perrelli 70/30 street tires on it, but since I'm planning on doing some serious dirt riding, I would want to get some knobbies.

I thought the DR might be a better pick because it's air-cooled and lighter, but the DR-Z is 2 years newer and at least $500 cheaper (I'm hoping the owner will sell it for $1700, but I'll offer $1500 when I ride it Friday).

This being a 400 thread, I'm sure you're biased; but which one would you choose and why?.(I'm gonna put this on the DR350 thread and get their opinions too)

BTW, what's the difference between an E and an S model?

[kaosrider]

Originally Posted by waz

Howdy all;

I learned to ride in the dirt many moons ago, but have been riding street bikes exclusively for almost 40 years. Lately, I've got a hankering to get a dual sport to do some off-road exploring.

I've come across 2 prospects on CL: a 1999 DR350 w/ 1500 miles for $2500 (firm) and a 2001 DR-Z400E w/ 4500 miles for $2000.

I've gone to look at & ride the 350, but not the 400 yet. The 350 was in great shape and ran good, but since the 13 yea-old original tires are still on the bike, I'd have to get a set of tires for it, and the valves have never been checked. I think the price is about $500 too high, but the owner is firm on the price.

I don't know what kind of shape the 400 is in, because I'm going to look at it the day after Thanksgiving, but the owner says it's excellent, and the water pump was replaced this past summer. It has Perrelli 70/30 street tires on it, but since I'm planning on doing some serious dirt riding, I would want to get some knobbies.

I thought the DR might be a better pick because it's air-cooled and lighter, but the DR-Z is 2 years newer and at least $500 cheaper (I'm hoping the owner will sell it for $1700, but I'll offer $1500 when I ride it Friday).

This being a 400 thread, I'm sure you're biased; but which one would you choose and why?.(I'm gonna put this on the DR350 thread and get their opinions too)

BTW, what's the difference between an E and an S model?

The E is the off road model and the S is the street legal version. E has a little off road advantage, not a big difference just alittle. The E can be tricky getting tagged if it not already tagged, depending on the State.
The 350 has 6 gears versus the DRZ with 5. The 350 has a bit of a cult following because of the 6 gears and being a little lighter. The later model 350 like the 99 is improved over the earlier models I think in suspension. The DRZ was an upgrade from the 350 in suspension and motor (water cooled) but a little heavier. I have traded off riding both on some trip and could not really tell much of a difference.

Good Luck.

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by waz

Howdy all;

I learned to ride in the dirt many moons ago, but have been riding street bikes exclusively for almost 40 years. Lately, I've got a hankering to get a dual sport to do some off-road exploring.

I've come across 2 prospects on CL: a 1999 DR350 w/ 1500 miles for $2500 (firm) and a 2001 DR-Z400E w/ 4500 miles for $2000.

I've gone to look at & ride the 350, but not the 400 yet. The 350 was in great shape and ran good, but since the 13 year-old original tires are still on the bike, I'd have to get a set of tires for it, and the valves have never been checked. I think the price is about $500 too high, but the owner won't budge.

I don't know what kind of shape the 400 is in, because I'm going to look at it the day after Thanksgiving, but the owner says it's excellent, and the water pump was replaced this past summer. It has Perrelli 70/30 street tires on it, but since I'm planning on doing some serious dirt riding, I would want to get some knobbies.

I thought the DR might be a better pick because it's air-cooled and lighter, but the DR-Z is 2 years newer and at least $500 cheaper (I'm hoping the owner will sell it for $1700, but I'll offer $1500 when I ride it Friday).

This being a 400 thread, I'm sure you're biased; but which one would you choose and why?.(I'm gonna put this on the DR350 thread and get their opinions too)

BTW, what's the difference between an E and an S model?

the dr350. no shims for the valves, kick start already in place, electrics that don't suck, great power, air cooled, and lighter. if it was going to be a dual sport, id say drz. a 90% offroad, dr3 1/2

[RichardU]

Originally Posted by waz

which one would you choose and why?

If you push them hard on the street, the DRZ will leave a 350 so far behind you will wonder if it died (actual results). If you're tall enough, go for the DRZ.

[Carter O]

Hi, I'm new to ADVrider & a DRZ that needs new plastic. Can anyone point me where to look, needing blue. Thanks Carter

[DRTT]

Try Eblag,
loads for sale on your side of the pond,
cheers,
Paddy