Drz400 Thread

[Psycho18th]

Originally Posted by DR650SEDDY

I am going for a ride tomorrow to Winckenburg Via BuckHorn wash rd da highest in Winken. will be 43 deg. ,bundle up & let's ride . This ride is mostly washes & deep sand crossing . Trakmaster II here i come ...

I really liked the trackmasters on my DRZ, but burned through them so quickly with a bit of pavement and a lot of rocks. I'm running a much less aggressive tire now, and just suffering a lot in the washes and the skate-y singletrack. It's some kind of shinko dual purpose tire that looks like the one in 150Ron's picture a few posts back http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...ostcount=17547. Seems to hold up pretty well, and is darn cheap, so more likely to get replaced when worn. Have a good ride, and bundle up!

Psycho

[Tropic-Of-Canada]

I went riding today at Oliphant Lake, on Vancouver Island! It was 30 degrees, and this is the warmest place in Canada! Heading out to Shirley for more fun tomorrow, good thing I've got heated grips!

[Gadget678]

Originally Posted by Tropic-Of-Canada

......... good thing I've got heated grips!

I've run heated grips for at least 10 years now, but have alway found that my thumb still gets cold......... until I bought a pair of these: (about $20 on ebay) They're easy to get on and off, they don't restrict access to controls, are tougher than they look, and they take up bugger all space when not on the bike as they lay out flat.

[Creeker747]

Originally Posted by DR650SEDDY

I am going for a ride tomorrow to Winckenburg Via BuckHorn wash rd da highest in Winken. will be 43 deg. ,bundle up & let's ride . This ride is mostly washes & deep sand crossing . Trakmaster II here i come ...

I wanted to join you today, but I am going down to U of A to see how my $$$ is being spent. I figure with two kids in college = a new F800GS every three months. Hmmmm, when they finally get out, I will be able to have a pretty nice stable of bikes and adventure.

Ride Safe and make sure you dial up the Scotts dampener in the sand washes. Let's start planning the Grand Canyon ride soon......

I have finally got my DRZ just where I want it with the engine mods, gearing, crash protection, tank, dash, exhaust (bought Yosh RS3 off Craigs list for $160 - full system) - I think I might have spent more on aftermarket stuff than I did for the bike

[DR. Rock]

Originally Posted by Piet93

47 / 15 = 3.13333
44 / 14 = 3.14285

Thats pritty much the same, so home that works for me!

yea i like the vapor tech, but i heard that the are not good in rain/ water.

Probely get the speed pickup thing out the wheel?? i dont know if you can get something for that tho..

Theoretically with a 112-link chain you'll have more even chain/sprocket wear with 47/15 than with 44/14 since the same tooth doesn't hit the chain in the same spot as frequently.

Reference here:

Regarding the VaporTech -- I've NEVER had an issue with moisture from rain / splashing water. That said, I've never drowned the bike.

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by Psycho18th

I really liked the trackmasters on my DRZ, but burned through them so quickly with a bit of pavement and a lot of rocks.

Psycho

I saw ur pix Psycho, u definitely need more agressive tires like Maxxis Deset I/T or Dunlop Geomax, i have the trakMaster II on another rim seperatly, so i only use it for this type of ride & ur right u must keep these tires as far away from black top even though it's a DOT tire. That's the only major downfall of TraKmaster 760. Another way to try to save the rubber (of any knobby tire) is to inflate it to 33psi or so when on pavement & lower them to 15/12psi on dirt.

[Tropic-Of-Canada]

Is yer little three button thing your controller for the grips?

Originally Posted by Gadget678

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by Creeker747

I wanted to join you today, but I am going down to U of A to see how my $$$ is being spent. I figure with two kids in college in college = a new F800GS every three months.

I have a little one too so i understand when it comes to college i am willing to sell both bikes if i have to. But Suzuki seems to be cheap & reliable in every way that even an average guy with 4 kids can still affort it ...

Ride Safe and make sure you dial up the Scotts dampener in the sand washes. Let's start planning the Grand Canyon ride soon......

Everyone stood me up today I guess i can't blam them due to this freezing temperature. So i rode few miles down in BuckHorn wash rd and came back early, it was really cold.

Let's start planning the Grand Canyon ride soon......

It's all ready to go i just have to recon one small section (around April/may). End of June is da big weekend.
Ur bike looks great P. so keep it in top running shape till June ...

[Gadget678]

Originally Posted by Tropic-Of-Canada

Is yer little three button thing your controller for the grips?

Speedo control (Trailtech Vector)

[955616846]

Originally Posted by Creeker747

I wanted to join you today, but I am going down to U of A to see how my $$$ is being spent. I figure with two kids in college in college = a new F800GS every three months. Hmmmm, when they finally get out, I will be able to have a pretty nice stable of bikes and adventure.

Ride Safe and make sure you dial up the Scotts dampener in the sand washes. Let's start planning the Grand Canyon ride soon......

I have finally got my DRZ just where I want it with the engine mods, gearing, crash protection, tank, dash, exhaust (bought Yosh RS3 off Craigs list for $160 - full system) - I think I might have spent more on aftermarket stuff than I did for the bike

Your bike is looking good and is one of the nicer examples without going overboard. I like your back yard. Mine borders the Great Sandy Desert in Western Australia.

I get where you're coming from with University costs. I've only got one daughter and we don't have the high tuition fees and other direct costs from the University, but the total cost of a University education these days... sheez!
She has a passion for riding and that is a cost borne with a smile.

On the damper... I'd encourage proficiency in sand before dialling up the damper. While they can be used as an aid, they are more often used as a crutch.

[955616846]

Originally Posted by Gadget678

Speedo control (Trailtech Vector)

I'm more interested in the case on the RAM mount... GPS? Which one? Front face work okay with a touch screen? What's it like in direct sunlight - readable? Brand of the box?

[Gadget678]

Originally Posted by 955616846

I'm more interested in the case on the RAM mount... GPS? Which one? Front face work okay with a touch screen? What's it like in direct sunlight - readable? Brand of the box?

$10 Aldi special. Waterproof. If you can get the ipod to sit still, the touch screen still works. Don't know about direct sunlight as the only time I used them was on a late night run to Mildura, then it was pissing down rain the next day.

[Creeker747]

Originally Posted by DR650SEDDY

Everyone stood me up today I guess i can't blam them due to this freezing temperature. So i rode few miles down in BuckHorn wash rd and came back early, it was really cold

Bummer on the turn-out, maybe next time. At least we know it will warm some day. Man, this global warming really gets kinda cold sometimes...............

[Wlfman]

Originally Posted by Creeker747

Bummer on the turn-out, maybe next time. At least we know it will warm some day. Man, this global warming really gets kinda cold sometimes...............

82 at my house yesterday. Did a nice 160 mile ride (all I had time for).

[Creeker747]

Originally Posted by 955616846

Your bike is looking good and is one of the nicer examples without going overboard. I like your back yard. Mine borders the Great Sandy Desert in Western Australia.

I get where you're coming from with University costs. I've only got one daughter and we don't have the high tuition fees and other direct costs from the University, but the total cost of a University education these days... sheez!
She has a passion for riding and that is a cost borne with a smile.

On the damper... I'd encourage proficiency in sand before dialling up the damper. While they can be used as an aid, they are more often used as a crutch.

Thanks for the compliment. I was really trying to get a fairly high performance trail bike put together at a reasonable cost. I had a DRZ400E before and knew the pros and cons of the bike. Also, a fairly new orange bike = too much green out of the wallet.

Getting the "S" model was not my first choice, but the deal I got on it was quite good - completely stock 2006 DRZ400S w/ 254 miles on it for $2600!

I hope to ride in your neck of the woods (cactus?) some day. Your comment about riding in sand and dampeners, agreed. I rode an XR650L without a dampener from Mexico to Canada in many a wash. Skill set first, aids second, stand up, lean back, and throttle it up baby.................

Take Care