Drz400 Thread

[59DEN]

Originally Posted by ADVGD

A few pics of the recently completed DRZ400 luggage system rebuild

Full build articles can be found here:

Building fiberglass pannier boxes
Building pannier racks for a DRZ400




The all important fly rod tubes :)


All assembled with the custom made top bag

Full build articles can be found here:

Building fiberglass pannier boxes
Building pannier racks for a DRZ400

A really nice set-up, I came across your site last week and have it earmarked for having a good look at in a couple of weeks, when things are not so hectic, very well done.

[tdrrally]

where can i get a fairing like that?

[ADVGD]

Originally Posted by tdrrally

where can i get a fairing like that?

That is a custom built fiberglass screen and dash setup. I put together a built article here: Building an adventure bike screen

It is based on the Suzuki headlight shroud that will fit a DRZ250, DRZ400 and DR650, cheers

[drunkenrich]

Originally Posted by generatordave

I am in barnard vt by woodstock.

I'm a noob to dirt since it's been so many years. will you be coming to the cromag gathering in sept? here at silver lake state park?

i snowmobile through barnard alot, great area. I sled out of cavendish

[HellSickle]

Originally Posted by bobbed06

Yeah the way Hellsickle talks his bike was the absolute best a DRZ could ever have been and still not satisfactory for his application even though it was practically BONE STOCK. I am sure he will troll in and continue his ramblings ( I have no idea why)

I do see your point and i just wanted to chime in and clarify that Hellsickles bike wasnt all he made it out to be.

Bob, time to let go.

I tried the bike. It wasn't what I needed. I shared the pro's and con's of my experience. No offense was intended. Move on.

[Spacelord]

Oh goody, we get to read this pissing match all over.

[markjenn]

Originally Posted by ADVGD

A few pics of the recently completed DRZ400 luggage system rebuild....

Your workmanship and attention to detail are downright amazing. It is very seldom you seem homebrew setups like this so well done. Well beyond my capabilities or interest, but you sure did a nice job.

- Mark

[ADVGD]

Originally Posted by markjenn

Your workmanship and attention to detail are downright amazing. It is very seldom you seem homebrew setups like this so well done. Well beyond my capabilities or interest, but you sure did a nice job.

- Mark

Thanks for the kind words, I like to think of myself as a perfectionist while many of my mates call me a pedantic bastard!! Whatever the title, I enjoy tinkering in the garage on bikes, can't be beat, cheers

[viverrid]

Originally Posted by HellSickle

....Coupled with a close ratio transmission, it just didn't cut it for dual sport riding in CO at high altitude.

This is funny. Ten years ago I had a 2002 DRZ-S. That bike been gone for a while and I just bought a 2012 DRZ-S. (Is that the only one they make now?) Then and now its been the same: a DRZ could really use a 6th gear. Or wider ratios.

As it is now, sprockets are a compromise for sure. I gear mine down quite a bit, now running 14/49 for the gnarly rocks in the local woods. But I only want to "cruise" on the pavement at 50-55 MPH. Even though it will obviously go faster, it's too buzzy to suit me. As you might figure, I do not go far on the road with it, not like out west where it might be 30 miles to the next town. On the road, I wish I had a couple of teeth less on the rear. But in the rocks, I wouldn't want it geared any stiffer.

[Fireman1000]

Is $1,800 for a 2003 a good deal?

[The Recycled Teenager]

Originally Posted by ADVGD

Thanks for the kind words, I like to think of myself as a perfectionist while many of my mates call me a pedantic bastard!! Whatever the title, I enjoy tinkering in the garage on bikes, can't be beat, cheers

Nothing wrong with being a perfectionist young man
Thats how others wish they had your skills.
So what we see is only honest envy amongst the voyers out there in wonderland
Enjoy your good work you deserve the accolades for sure

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by Fireman1000

Is $1,800 for a 2003 a good deal?

It's a steel if it deosn't have major issues. ( E, S or SM ??)

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by HellSickle

. I'm laying out the A-loop of the AMA dual sport. August 3-5. I gave fliers to the guy I sold my DRZ to. .

Dang J. i hope u could join us to this ride in Northern AZ, AZ, Z Ultimate Enduro Ride, Sunday-august 5-2012

[GlennR]

Originally Posted by Fireman1000

Is $1,800 for a 2003 a good deal?

Yes, assuming it's in decent condition.

[GlennR]

[QUOTE=ADVGD;18990067]That is a custom built fiberglass screen and dash setup. I put together a built article here: Building an adventure bike screen

It is based on the Suzuki headlight shroud that will fit a DRZ250, DRZ400 and DR650, cheers




Nice job on the custom rally screen. I'm sure you could make a nice little side business selling those to inmates to help cover the costs of your motorcycle addiction, er-uh I mean "hobby".

I think there's another guy around here selling them, but I prefer your design.

Btw, thanks for the website where you show how to make the moulds and all.