the DR200 thread

klxrdr · 05-13-2007, 09:06 PM

It seems like all of the other bikes have a devoted thread

Here is a pic of our ride from Sunday, a 100 mile loop
our first big ride with the DR200

Everyone else show us some pics

Klay · 05-13-2007, 11:21 PM

DR200 information.

I am going to use this post as a repository for FAQ's about the DR200....tune-up information, tires, sprockets, and other accessories and modifications. If you have information that is appropriate here, please post it in the thread and I will quote it here or add a link to it. Please send me a PM if I don't notice it right away.

Tune-up information:

The intake and exhaust valve clearance specification is between .08mm to .13mm for both the intake and exhaust valve.

Note: Don't overtighten your front sprocket bolt. Use a torque wrench and thread locking compound. If the head of the bolt snaps off, you may have a lot of trouble getting the rest of the bolt out. The proper torque for tightening this bolt is surprisingly light.

Modifications:

Tires choices and sizes:

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20339128&postcount=6276

Sideracks and tail racks:

http://www.cycleracks.com/panier.php

http://www.happy-trail.com/Departments/Make-Model-Specific/Suzuki/DR200SE.aspx

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16142016&postcount=3810

Kientech has carb, airbox, and exhaust modifications:

http://www.kientech.com/DR200SEExhaustMod.htm

I'm hearing mixed reports on the efficacy of the latest Kientech mods. Ask for advice before committing to the modifications.

Aftermarket muffler:

http://www.fmfracing.com/Mode/Bike/2009_SUZUKI_DR200SE

Seats:

http://renazco.com/gallery.cfm

Seat Concepts is a new company that may make you a seat:

http://seatconcepts.art.officelive.com/Suzuki.aspx

Sprockets:

http://www.procycle.us/

http://www.rebelgears.com/

http://www.supersproxusa.com/products.php?cat=1330

http://www.jtsprockets.com/61+M54a708de802.0.html

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15878596&postcount=3671

Front brake disk:

(a lot cheaper than stock)

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productDetail.do;jsessionid=C6989F4E42740CF511321D 9FD6043D81.westring1?navType=type&webTypeId=30&navTitle=Brakes&webCatId=15&tab=reviews&prodFamilyId=9657#vehicleSelect

Skid plates:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11297318&postcount=2053

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....postcount=5828

Aftermarket petcock:

Yamaha 23F-24500-11-00 - FUEL COCK ASSY 1 (4X8-24500-02-00)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacNutz

Here is a list of off-road bikes that supposedly share the same output shaft spline.
Suzuki and Kawasaki models:
·DR200SE (96-05)
·DR250 (90-95)
·DR250SE (93-95)
·RM250 (82-present)
·RMX250 (89-01)
·DR-Z250 (01-06)
·DR350 (90-99)
·DR350SE (90-99)
·DRZ400 E (00-present)
·DRZ400 S (00-present)
·KLX400R (03-present)
·KLX400SR (03-present)

Maybe you could use one of these applications to find a 16 tooth.

Engine mods:

Quote:

Originally Posted by zomby woof

The camshaft for a DR-Z125 will work in a 200 motor. You can get one from hotcams.
Its pretty mild, but it is a little better than the stocker.
Have a look in the DR-Z125 section on thumpertalk. Lots of stuff available for the 125 should work on the 200.
I started the cam thread, so if you have any questions, just PM me.
I sold my 125, and I'm trying to decide whether to go DR200, or XT225 for the street.
What do you guys think, I wonder

Now don't just take your information and run.

Drop in at the end of the thread and say hello, or post a picture of your bike, or tell us where you rode it and who you met on the way.

Back to my original post:

This is a trail north of Eldora in Colorado back in 2001. It's much steeper than it looks in the photograph.

Did you know you can fit two DR200 motorcycles in the back of a 1998 Dodge Caravan?

Klay · 05-14-2007, 12:07 AM

Back in 2001, those DR200 bikes I took pictures of had less than 200 miles on them. Here's one of them six years later, after accumulating 9,000 miles:

Still running perfectly.

ADVHOG · 05-14-2007, 04:07 AM

Here's a couple of mine from Moab last week...

klxrdr · 05-14-2007, 06:40 AM

I was really impressed with the sure footedness of the little DR even with the factory deathwings on, very confidence inspiring

its like wheres waldo with motorcycles

klxrdr · 05-14-2007, 06:41 AM

anyone found any aftermarket exhaust for the DR?

BikePilot · 05-14-2007, 07:10 AM

Kientech will modify the stocker I think. No aftermarket for it. No need for one either, you wouldn't get much power gain and an obnoxiously loud DR200 wouldn't make much sense:)

green hell · 05-14-2007, 08:18 AM

michigan interstate.

Tantrum · 05-14-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klxrdr

It seems like all of the other bikes have a devoted thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by klxrdr

Here is a pic of our ride from Sunday, a 100 mile loop
our first big ride with the DR200

Everyone else show us some

Oh Goodie! Why did'nt I think of this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klay

Did you know you can fit two DR200 motorcycles in the back of a 1998 Dodge Caravan?

Now I wish I had'nt sold my minivan because my DR650 would'nt fit in it!

More please.....

viverrid · 05-14-2007, 01:49 PM

Did any of you put a bash plate on your DR-200?

When we had one, we would have, but had trouble finding one. We then sold the bike so it is merely an academic Q now.

lecap · 05-14-2007, 10:49 PM

Got a Djebel 200 (suspected 1997 model) for my wife recently.

Now she waits for her appointment to get her learners (She has to travel 130km one way to get an appoinmtment within three weeks. Local traffic department: Come back in five months.

And they wonder why the youngsters ride without license.

In the meantime I am busy with getting the little thing into shape.
With most of my dirt experience being from messing around with DR650SE, KLR650 A and C and Baghiras I was amazed how sure footed and easy the little DR is.
It climbs up the steepest slopes as if they aren't there. Deep sandpits that require concentration and a bit of bravery when negotiated on a 650 are a laugh on the little 200.

After half an hour on the 200 I was doing things I would consider twice before an attempt on a 650.
I even managed to put the thing into wild slides on the hardpacked gravel car park of the tennis club opposite my shop

As soon as license issues are resolved we will go on a nice trip down the Grear Bergriver to St. Helena Bay. All on farm roads and trying to avoid tarmac whereever possible.

IMHO the bike is a great bike for a beginner, it's a cheap commuter and it's still a lot of fun to ride for someone like me with 20years+ of riding experience. Just stay away from freeways!

Only negative so far is non existent dealer support here in Cape Town. The Djebel was a grey import. Luckily (I thought) it shares the engine and most other components with the DR200SE:
Tried to get the valve clearance settings from the local workshop just to find out they don't know although the DR200SE is an officially imported model and they have even sold a few already

Next step: Organize Suzuki workshop manual.

Klay · 05-14-2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viverrid

Did any of you put a bash plate on your DR-200?

When we had one, we would have, but had trouble finding one. We then sold the bike so it is merely an academic Q now.

No bash plate. I don't go really fast off-road...I'm not interested in that. I like to use the little DR as a mini-touring bike that'll go where the big ones won't. (without a lot of drama) I bet somebody makes a bash plate now, however.

Klay · 05-14-2007, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecap

Got a Djebel 200 (suspected 1997 model) for my wife recently.

I like the round headlight on the Djebel.

What I really, really, would like to have is the 250 Djebel. It's not currently available in the US.

steve gs · 05-15-2007, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klay

No bash plate. I don't go really fast off-road...I'm not interested in that. I like to use the little DR as a mini-touring bike that'll go where the big ones won't. (without a lot of drama) I bet somebody makes a bash plate now, however.

That issue has been on my mind for some time. After I clear my peak season (May to mid July) at work I'm going to make one. Thinking of something closer to a spray/mudguard as opposed to a heavy duty bash plate. Will go with either 3/32"-1/8" aluminum or fiberglass.

I also found the 200 with the OEM final to be an excellent performer in tight technical gnarly offroad stuff.

Another great ride....

Outwardbound · 05-15-2007, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve gs

Another great ride....

Steve:

PM me w your address and I'll shoot ya some spokes.

Coop

05-13-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
klxrdr ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Twin Falls, ID Oddometer: 16	the DR200 thread It seems like all of the other bikes have a devoted thread Here is a pic of our ride from Sunday, a 100 mile loop our first big ride with the DR200 Everyone else show us some pics

05-14-2007, 07:10 AM	#7
BikePilot Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Oddometer: 10,901	Kientech will modify the stocker I think. No aftermarket for it. No need for one either, you wouldn't get much power gain and an obnoxiously loud DR200 wouldn't make much sense:) __________________ '09 Buell XB12XT, TL1000S, H1F, M620, CR250R, DR250SE, XR650R, Cota 315R Summer 2009 Ride Report http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...1509c&t=507038 Summer 2008 RR. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367703

05-14-2007, 08:18 AM	#8
green hell just passing through Joined: Oct 2004 Location: caro, michigan Oddometer: 19,347	michigan interstate. __________________ lookin' for a place to happen; makin' stops along the way - the tragically hip needless dickery

05-14-2007, 01:49 PM	#10
viverrid not dead yet Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Western Mass Oddometer: 26,261	Did any of you put a bash plate on your DR-200? When we had one, we would have, but had trouble finding one. We then sold the bike so it is merely an academic Q now. __________________ Advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosed 04/2010. 95% mortality within 2 years but NOT DEAD YET. Been thru & still doing all sorts of treatments. Gonna keep doing what I'm doing until I can't any more.

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05-14-2007, 12:07 AM	#3
Klay plainsman Joined: Nov 2005 Location: out in the great wide open Oddometer: 88,984	Back in 2001, those DR200 bikes I took pictures of had less than 200 miles on them. Here's one of them six years later, after accumulating 9,000 miles: Still running perfectly.

05-14-2007, 04:07 AM	#4
ADVHOG Tattooed White Trash Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Norwalk, Ohio Oddometer: 107	Here's a couple of mine from Moab last week...

05-14-2007, 06:40 AM	#5
klxrdr ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Twin Falls, ID Oddometer: 16	I was really impressed with the sure footedness of the little DR even with the factory deathwings on, very confidence inspiring its like wheres waldo with motorcycles

05-14-2007, 06:41 AM	#6
klxrdr ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Twin Falls, ID Oddometer: 16	anyone found any aftermarket exhaust for the DR?

05-14-2007, 10:49 PM	#11
lecap n00b Joined: May 2007 Location: The fairest Cape (South Africa) Oddometer: 8	Got a Djebel 200 (suspected 1997 model) for my wife recently. Now she waits for her appointment to get her learners (She has to travel 130km one way to get an appoinmtment within three weeks. Local traffic department: Come back in five months. And they wonder why the youngsters ride without license. In the meantime I am busy with getting the little thing into shape. With most of my dirt experience being from messing around with DR650SE, KLR650 A and C and Baghiras I was amazed how sure footed and easy the little DR is. It climbs up the steepest slopes as if they aren't there. Deep sandpits that require concentration and a bit of bravery when negotiated on a 650 are a laugh on the little 200. After half an hour on the 200 I was doing things I would consider twice before an attempt on a 650. I even managed to put the thing into wild slides on the hardpacked gravel car park of the tennis club opposite my shop As soon as license issues are resolved we will go on a nice trip down the Grear Bergriver to St. Helena Bay. All on farm roads and trying to avoid tarmac whereever possible. IMHO the bike is a great bike for a beginner, it's a cheap commuter and it's still a lot of fun to ride for someone like me with 20years+ of riding experience. Just stay away from freeways! Only negative so far is non existent dealer support here in Cape Town. The Djebel was a grey import. Luckily (I thought) it shares the engine and most other components with the DR200SE: Tried to get the valve clearance settings from the local workshop just to find out they don't know although the DR200SE is an officially imported model and they have even sold a few already Next step: Organize Suzuki workshop manual.