Drz400 Thread - Page 635

Fictitious · 06-08-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by topaz250

stsracing.ca

Do you belong to the company? Or have you had them work on your bike before? If so, was it worth it?

955616846 · 06-08-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ptgarcia

I use them, they work, I recommend them. Isn't that what just about everyone on this board does?

I was yanking yer chain...

It is also what everyone does over at TT.

955616846 · 06-08-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MWValley

I am sure in the 500 pages of this thread lies my answer but I can't find it because I am a dolt.

Here goes: Someone must have put Conti TKC 80s on a DR-Z 400S, eh?
The rear tire is tube type and the correct size. So far so good. The front tire is 10mm wider and 1 mm taller and is a tubeless type. This is no big deal as long as you use a tube, right? Of course the rim has spokes and won't hold air...

I really like TKCs. I've used them on V-Stroms and KLRs with great results. I'd like to spoon a set on my DR-Z now that the original tires are worn out. Although I will say I liked the OEM TW 41/42 combination quite a lot.

Go for it... you got it right.

Plane Dr · 06-09-2011, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 955616846

That almost sounds like a plug for the TT shop coming from you...

Others exist. eg CFC and B&B.

Personally, I dislike branded stuff so use the unbranded CFC case covers.

I have CFC's the only issue with them is they were terribly unreliable for delivery. TT originally sold CFC's but could never get them to meet delivery orders and multiple people on the board had problems getting them delivered in a reasonable time. That was 10 years ago. Maybe the have it sorted out now.

dasvis · 06-09-2011, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MWValley

I am sure in the 500 pages of this thread lies my answer but I can't find it because I am a dolt.

Here goes: Someone must have put Conti TKC 80s on a DR-Z 400S, eh?
The rear tire is tube type and the correct size. So far so good. The front tire is 10mm wider and 1 mm taller and is a tubeless type. This is no big deal as long as you use a tube, right? Of course the rim has spokes and won't hold air...

I really like TKCs. I've used them on V-Stroms and KLRs with great results. I'd like to spoon a set on my DR-Z now that the original tires are worn out. Although I will say I liked the OEM TW 41/42 combination quite a lot.

I am on the 2nd set of TKC80's on my DRZ. Yes, use tubes.
Better offroad than the stockers.
The 'wings are a good street & forest service road tire. Not so hot in the mud & sand. Great tire life.

ptgarcia · 06-09-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 955616846

I was yanking yer chain...

It is also what everyone does over at TT.

Okay, just read that wrong.

I have the Thumpertalk skid plate, also, and recommend it, too.

topaz250 · 06-09-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Fictitious

Do you belong to the company?

nope

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Originally Posted by Fictitious

Or have you had them work on your bike before??

nope, my buddies have and have given good reviews. planning on having them do my rear shock after this season.

Foot dragger · 06-09-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by wingam00

Yes playing cow tag, can be rough.

Glad you are ok.

Foot dragger, going to post any pictures of your trip?

I do have some pics I can resize and put up,we went through High Rock Canyon which was probably the high point of the trip,lots of water flowing and greenery considering we were in the desert. Went through ice storms,wind blasts,rain and really just had a great time. I was riding with a friend who is running a dualsport touring business. www.ironmandualsport.com is his business.
Hes working his butt off to put on a dozen rides this summer in nor cal and Nevada. High Rock Canyon comes up on google,its in the black rock desert in Nevada.

Foot dragger · 06-09-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tech51

Sorry about the bike but glad you are OK. Keep riding and be safe

I re-attached the handlebar mounts the next morning as the left side bolts pulled out of the triple clamps on impact with said cow,some longer bolts did the trick so we went another 40 miles till we ran into 4 feet of snow at 8200 feet. Bob,one of my riding partners did a spectacular flip in a snow bank. At that point we figured no sense adding insult to injury and loaded up and headed home,with the snow there was no more trail GPS mapping to be done anyway.

It was beautiful riding and I am going back soon.

MWValley · 06-10-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dasvis

I am on the 2nd set of TKC80's on my DRZ. Yes, use tubes.
Better offroad than the stockers.
The 'wings are a good street & forest service road tire. Not so hot in the mud & sand. Great tire life.

Thanks for the feedback. I like the TW 41/42 precisely as you say on forest roads and the street. Not so happy with the service life though. They're pretty well baked at 3,200 miles. They work off road on rocks, etc. far better 'n I figured they would. But I do like to go more off the beaten path and I know how well the TKCs worked for me with the KLR and Strom. But, expensive and short-lived too. Thanks again.

begeberg · 06-11-2011, 06:55 AM

Anyone got a pair in good shape they want to sell? PM please.

dolanrio · 06-11-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MWValley

I know how well the TKCs worked for me

2600mi on TKC80 front and it still looks new. D606 mounted same time rear and figure maybe 1k left in it. Rather ride the dirt but I have to do a lot of pavement to get off-road so guessing maybe 80% of those miles were asphalt.

Speaking of tires, any use Michelin Anakee 2 enduro or similar tire and want to comment on its performance on gravel/dirt/mud compared to a knobbie like the D606 or TKC? I would really like to lose some of the tire screaming noise on pavement but don't want to go back to something that will perform more like a Trailwing than anything else once I turn off on the trails.

Llamaha · 06-11-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AJ..

Hi guys,I've just modded and fitted Acerbis 25ltr tank to my DRZ.And the next day,it's race day.

Riding to the location.

Waiting eagerly.

Amongst the sea of modern KTMs for smokers,a small patch of japanese made machines.

And the flag goes up.

And finally the 1hr endurance race ended.

Finished 6th out of 26 riders...

ok feedback on the tank...i don't feel any uneasiness during riding,does not affect the handling,and it's half the price of Safari....

What's the part number for that tank? and how much modification was required?

oclv454 · 06-11-2011, 09:25 PM

I have the Anakee 2's on my F800GS. They do much better than they should. We don't have any mud here in the west, but they do great on blacktop, dirt roads, jeep roads, stream crossing, and some mild technical single track. I liked them so much that after 6,000 miles I put them on again. Knobbies on the DRZ, Anakees on the F800GS.

AJ.. · 06-11-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SAJourneyman

What's the part number for that tank? and how much modification was required?

Hey bro,I've replied your PM...

cheers,

06-11-2011, 06:55 AM	#9521
begeberg That'll leave a mark.. Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Cornfield heaven Oddometer: 2,185	looking for a pair of stock DRZ mirrors Anyone got a pair in good shape they want to sell? PM please. __________________ Life is like riding a bicycle, where balance is a good thing.

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06-11-2011, 09:25 PM	#9524
oclv454 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 281	I have the Anakee 2's on my F800GS. They do much better than they should. We don't have any mud here in the west, but they do great on blacktop, dirt roads, jeep roads, stream crossing, and some mild technical single track. I liked them so much that after 6,000 miles I put them on again. Knobbies on the DRZ, Anakees on the F800GS.