Drz400 Thread

[Dirtnadvil]

I am thinking about getting a stabilizer. I have been reading up on this but I am ending up more confused. I am running a 2" Rok Riser with 7/8" bars. My bike is an 08 iff thatt makes a difference. What would be the best option for my bike?
Thanks............John

[pavemike]

Originally Posted by Dirtnadvil

I am thinking about getting a stabilizer. I have been reading up on this but I am ending up more confused. I am running a 2" Rok Riser with 7/8" bars. My bike is an 08 iff thatt makes a difference. What would be the best option for my bike?
Thanks............John

Check out BRP moto. They make awesome kits, but I would suggest a sub mount like this:

http://www.brpmoto.com/products?page...tegory_id=1874

I have the same setup on my XR650R and its been great. You'll have to ditch the Rox risers but the sub mount will raise them back up to close to where they were.

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by Dirtnadvil

I am thinking about getting a stabilizer. I am running a 2" Rok Riser with 7/8" bars.

brpmoto.com is one way to go with bar risers it shouldn't be a problem it'll look somethig like this,just indicate what u need when u talk to them, they have good customer service at brp.

[gots_a_sol]

Another vote for a sub mount set up. I have an over the bars on my drz and a submount on my WR and like the submount more.

[Canuman]

My friend Tom, aka Jackpiner57 is offering a sale on his DRZ400 E and S racks over in the Vendor's forum. These are the goods. If you've been thinking of a rack, or thinking of upgrading your current set-up, you can't go wrong here. US made, ADVrider tough. Great quality, service and support from a fellow rider.

E thread here: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=788735

S/SM thread here: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=667912

KLR Racks here (You know someone that has one!) http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=834623



My E bike with the Jackpiner57 system.

[The Recycled Teenager]

Originally Posted by DR650SEDDY

That's why i moved down from Canada 18 years ago to AZ where i can ride year round. Got to give up downHill skiing though, oh well i can still go downhill on a DRZ .

I know I know but when the ice is in and the snow is down, out come the snowboard and kites

When your ripping on a board (water or snow) its as good as the DR in a different kinda way, so till my legs give up on me I can put up with the two off season periods and at least I get to do some maintenance on my gear

[Dirtnadvil]

Thanks for all of the feedback on the stabilizer. The BRP link was helpful.......

[AKoffroader]

I have an '08 DR650SE and an '08 WR250R. Thinking about something between these two. Lighter and more dirt worthy then the DR, a little more power then the WR without FI for self servicing in the middle of no-where.

One thing I've always heard about the DRZ400 is it gets wound out on the highway not having a 6th gear. Is this as big a deal as some would have you believe?

Anyone out there have a comparison with my WR250R or DR650SE as far as an "all around" adventure bike?

Thank you,

Greg

[955616846]

Originally Posted by AKoffroader

I have an '08 DR650SE and an '08 WR250R. Thinking about something between these two. Lighter and more dirt worthy then the DR, a little more power then the WR without FI for self servicing in the middle of no-where.

One thing I've always heard about the DRZ400 is it gets wound out on the highway not having a 6th gear. Is this as big a deal as some would have you believe?

Anyone out there have a comparison with my WR250R or DR650SE as far as an "all around" adventure bike?

Yes it does get buzzy at highway speeds... enough that there are two wide ratio gearboxes on the market for the DR-Z. Stock is fine if you don't need mountain goat gearing and you're willing to keep it to about 70.

A search will reveal a hundred comparison threads...

[Dirtnadvil]

I just sold my WR250R that I had for 4 years. It was a good bike but it was too small for me and it llacked enough grunt.
It was betterr than the DRZ on sand and easier on single track. Thee WR also has a 6th gear where the DRZ doesn't..
I never had a problem with the WR.

[Muddler]

Originally Posted by AKoffroader

I have an '08 DR650SE and an '08 WR250R. Thinking about something between these two. Lighter and more dirt worthy then the DR, a little more power then the WR without FI for self servicing in the middle of no-where.

One thing I've always heard about the DRZ400 is it gets wound out on the highway not having a 6th gear. Is this as big a deal as some would have you believe?

Anyone out there have a comparison with my WR250R or DR650SE as far as an "all around" adventure bike?

Thank you,

Greg

I used to have an X Challenge 650 which was quite long legged for the highway. Bought a DRZ E and stock gearing was very buzzy, wouldn't take it over 90kph for extended periods. Geared it up to 14/44 and now felt like I could cruise at 95-100. Geared it up to 15/44 and I'm now happy. 90-100 is relaxed and 100-110 is still fine. The thing to remember is the DRZs are a high revving bike, so "cruising" speeds can be at higher rpm then DRs. I have taken my bike into soft sand dunes and that gearing was still fine. Really snotty technical hills would probably make this gearing feel a bit tall. I would prefer 14/44 then, but I would never go back to 14/47.
I'm now very happy with the versatility of my DRZ. A new seat is the biggest issue I want to deal with.
That's just my personal opinion for Western Australian conditions. If you want to do lots of mountainous single track PLUS extended slab, then maybe a WR or TE610 is a better option

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by AKoffroader

I have an '08 DR650SE and an '08 WR250R. Thinking about something between these two. Lighter and more dirt worthy then the DR, a little more power then the WR without FI for self servicing in the middle of no-where.

One thing I've always heard about the DRZ400 is it gets wound out on the highway not having a 6th gear. Is this as big a deal as some would have you believe?

Anyone out there have a comparison with my WR250R or DR650SE as far as an "all around" adventure bike?

Thank you,

Greg

Wr250F, give it a look.

[Starchamp]

Originally Posted by Dirtnadvil

Thanks for all of the feedback on the stabilizer. The BRP link was helpful.......

You can also get the SUB mount directly from Scotts, but only as a complete kit (stabilizer, SUB mount, top clamp, bolt-on post), so it's a bit pricey: http://www.scottsperformance.com/Sta...&Size=400&Fred= street&BI_ID=20683

Of course, only for the kicker, E and S models with conventional forks.

[Dirtnadvil]

Originally Posted by AKoffroader

I have an '08 DR650SE and an '08 WR250R. Thinking about something between these two. Lighter and more dirt worthy then the DR, a little more power then the WR without FI for self servicing in the middle of no-where.

One thing I've always heard about the DRZ400 is it gets wound out on the highway not having a 6th gear. Is this as big a deal as some would have you believe?

Anyone out there have a comparison with my WR250R or DR650SE as far as an "all around" adventure bike?

Thank you,

Greg

If I was looking for an all round bike I would look at the X Challenge or the Husky 610 or 630. The 610 is the only one of the three with a carb.

[150ron]

Home made DRZ stand, cost, nothing, works.. pretty good.





i have some extra paint in the garage, black, or white, i will probably paint it up to make it look better.