Drz400 Thread - Page 1231

955616846 · 03-20-2013, 02:16 PM

One of the guys that I ride with is vertically challenged so an S/E would have been candidates for lowering. The front was relaced with a 19 (somewhere in the 2.5-3" range) making it a near perfect urban brawler with decent off road ability.

A note on using a stock 18" rear wheel... with the rear tyre rolling around on the skinny rim it'll feel loose if combined with a comparatively stiff 19" front - I have tried this for a look using borrowed wheels and ended up putting the SM rear on. It'd be better to keep the 21" with the stock rear and fit street tyres... or re-lace both ends... or start with SM wheels.

tdrrally · 03-20-2013, 04:39 PM

the 19 18 combo works well on my airhead

955616846 · 03-20-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tdrrally

the 19 18 combo works well on my airhead

I'd bet that 18 is not 2.15" wide.

tdrrally · 03-20-2013, 05:44 PM

its an 84 airhead , its a narrow little wheel.

i wonder how many Japanese parts it will take to make it a good bike?

effensteve · 03-20-2013, 08:26 PM

Have any of you run a 130 on the back. I was thinking of trying a tractionator next time. It looks like the big bikes ( think 990 ) are getting around 2500 out of them so I'm thinking a Z will go at least 3500 miles. Looks like a pretty grippy fun tire.

This one is only in a 130

This one is available in a 120

p0diabl0 · 03-20-2013, 08:42 PM

A 130 is no problem.

See-Three · 03-20-2013, 08:55 PM

I've recently purchased a used DRZ engine that supposedly only has 650miles on it. I just received it today and the first thing I did was check the valve clearance. The right intake is reading .10mm (the minimum clearance) the rest are right in the middle. I'm also hearing an odd tap noise just before it's at TDC, (about inch of travel before the TDC line on the flywheel)... I've also noticed the spark plug has a lot of fouling on it...

From the looks of the engine i believe it's got very low miles. theres no obvious wear on it, no scratches and it still has the original front sprocket.

Any thoughts on this?

955616846 · 03-20-2013, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdrrally

its an 84 airhead , its a narrow little wheel.

i wonder how many Japanese parts it will take to make it a good bike?

It seems you have no idea what I am talking about... and I won't bother trying to explain it further.

150ron · 03-20-2013, 09:51 PM

Just got my Hot Cams installed, man what nice power gain, gets up to speed quicker, pulls much harder, and front wheel comes off the ground with ease in first gear, really glad i did this.

Took the bike on the freeway right after install, hit 97mph,

so to all of those who say they take away from the top speed, they certainly do not, i feel power gains all through out,

Want to say a big thank you jawknee21 from ThumperTalk, and rode over here to help me with the install, also showed me how to check and adjust the valves.

Thanks bud.

Got to ride his bike for a bit, its got the SSW 50HP package (big bore kit, fcr carb, hot cams and MRD/SSW), Now that is one fast bike!!

To anyone out there considering doing this, go for it, worth every penny IMHO.

tdrrally · 03-21-2013, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 955616846

It seems you have no idea what I am talking about... and I won't bother trying to explain it further.

i do understand , very well.

the bmw has a narrow rear wheel . the stock tire size is 4.00 (with 8mm clearance to swing arm)
my bmw has a k761 on it now with a shinko 705 up front and it works very well !

so i plan at some point in the future to use the same sort of set up on my drz

i do agree wider wheels would be better, but poor people got poor ways

fifthcircle · 03-21-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mediocre

Good Vid. Looks like a fun area!

I chased my buddy on his TE610 around for a day last fall in the Black Hills. Great day of riding!

Hard to see, but it was REALLY dry and dusty. Had to hang way back the whole day. My helmet still smells like dirt

TIGERRIDER007 · 03-21-2013, 09:14 AM

Great vid, that's what I'm talking about...can someone hook me up with a DRZ?

I'm looking to trade my DR650...check the flea market...

I'm learning about this DRZ

Falcon86 · 03-21-2013, 09:18 AM

Anyone done a rally on a DRZ or know of any good links that show a DRZ being prepped for a rally?

tdrrally · 03-21-2013, 09:56 AM

rallymoto or cross country rally (dakar)?

Falcon86 · 03-21-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tdrrally

rallymoto or cross country rally (dakar)?

Rallymoto.

03-20-2013, 02:16 PM	#18451
955616846 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Oz Oddometer: 1,691	One of the guys that I ride with is vertically challenged so an S/E would have been candidates for lowering. The front was relaced with a 19 (somewhere in the 2.5-3" range) making it a near perfect urban brawler with decent off road ability. A note on using a stock 18" rear wheel... with the rear tyre rolling around on the skinny rim it'll feel loose if combined with a comparatively stiff 19" front - I have tried this for a look using borrowed wheels and ended up putting the SM rear on. It'd be better to keep the 21" with the stock rear and fit street tyres... or re-lace both ends... or start with SM wheels. __________________ Cheers, Numbers 05 R1200GS, 11 TE630, 11 DR-Z462, 09 990AR, 12 R1200RT, 12 VFR800 Founding member Longtails SC

03-20-2013, 04:39 PM	#18452
tdrrally Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: doing hard time in charleston,wv Oddometer: 2,862	the 19 18 combo works well on my airhead __________________ 2002 DRZ250 what it lacks in horse power it makes up for with traction for sale 2000 DRZ400e tagged 1980 TS125 project in the corner 200? zuma 50/70 the wifes bike

03-20-2013, 05:44 PM	#18454
tdrrally Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: doing hard time in charleston,wv Oddometer: 2,862	its an 84 airhead , its a narrow little wheel. i wonder how many Japanese parts it will take to make it a good bike? __________________ 2002 DRZ250 what it lacks in horse power it makes up for with traction for sale 2000 DRZ400e tagged 1980 TS125 project in the corner 200? zuma 50/70 the wifes bike

03-20-2013, 09:51 PM	#18459
150ron Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: canyon country, ca Oddometer: 819	Just got my Hot Cams installed, man what nice power gain, gets up to speed quicker, pulls much harder, and front wheel comes off the ground with ease in first gear, really glad i did this. Took the bike on the freeway right after install, hit 97mph, so to all of those who say they take away from the top speed, they certainly do not, i feel power gains all through out, Want to say a big thank you jawknee21 from ThumperTalk, and rode over here to help me with the install, also showed me how to check and adjust the valves. Thanks bud. Got to ride his bike for a bit, its got the SSW 50HP package (big bore kit, fcr carb, hot cams and MRD/SSW), Now that is one fast bike!! To anyone out there considering doing this, go for it, worth every penny IMHO. __________________ Just some dude...

03-21-2013, 09:14 AM	#18462
TIGERRIDER007 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Acworth, GA Oddometer: 573	Great vid, that's what I'm talking about...can someone hook me up with a DRZ? I'm looking to trade my DR650...check the flea market... I'm learning about this DRZ __________________ Scott 06' Triumph Tiger (my lifer) 06' Husqvarna TE610

03-20-2013, 08:26 PM	#18455
effensteve Enjoying the ride Joined: Feb 2010 Location: The far east (of Oregon) Oddometer: 301	Have any of you run a 130 on the back. I was thinking of trying a tractionator next time. It looks like the big bikes ( think 990 ) are getting around 2500 out of them so I'm thinking a Z will go at least 3500 miles. Looks like a pretty grippy fun tire. This one is only in a 130 This one is available in a 120

03-20-2013, 08:42 PM	#18456
p0diabl0 b00b Joined: Feb 2011 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 357	A 130 is no problem.

03-20-2013, 08:55 PM	#18457
See-Three C3 Joined: Sep 2011 Location: New Hampshire Seacoast Oddometer: 104	I've recently purchased a used DRZ engine that supposedly only has 650miles on it. I just received it today and the first thing I did was check the valve clearance. The right intake is reading .10mm (the minimum clearance) the rest are right in the middle. I'm also hearing an odd tap noise just before it's at TDC, (about inch of travel before the TDC line on the flywheel)... I've also noticed the spark plug has a lot of fouling on it... From the looks of the engine i believe it's got very low miles. theres no obvious wear on it, no scratches and it still has the original front sprocket. Any thoughts on this?

03-21-2013, 09:18 AM	#18463
Falcon86 I just work here. Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA/Slaty Fork, WV Oddometer: 1,306	Anyone done a rally on a DRZ or know of any good links that show a DRZ being prepped for a rally?

03-21-2013, 09:56 AM	#18464
tdrrally Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: doing hard time in charleston,wv Oddometer: 2,862	rallymoto or cross country rally (dakar)? __________________ 2002 DRZ250 what it lacks in horse power it makes up for with traction for sale 2000 DRZ400e tagged 1980 TS125 project in the corner 200? zuma 50/70 the wifes bike

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