Forum: Ride reports
03-20-2013, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 1,157
Views: 487,966
Tacos de sesos
"The taco place around the corner from our B&B has become our second home. By now, I've tried almost everything on their menu. The report on the tacos de sesos (brains): it tasted exactly like it...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-17-2012, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New DRZ
Walmart has rain gear for under $30. Have a friend drop you off and go get that thing dirty!!!:lol3
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Forum: Trials
09-07-2012, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,549
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Forum: Trials
09-03-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,549
Lakefork Event
Is this a 2 day or just a 1 day event. I would like to come with my 5 year old son on Saturday and watch some sections if it is a competition day. I work Sunday's so can't make Sunday's unless I am...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-24-2012, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 902
Views: 194,451
Mini and Mooses Excellent Adventure
Finally made it to the last page of your RR. Hope you're enjoying your "ME" time at the cabin. Good luck once you get back home at finishing up your schooling and thanks for giving me something to...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-09-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
IMS 4.2, love it!!
Bike went to reserve at 171 miles and I filled up at 175 with 3.3 gallons. That's 53 MPG!!! Don't know how much of that .9 gallons of reserve is usable but very happy with the added capacity of...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-01-2012, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
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Forum: Thumpers
06-28-2012, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New IMS 4.2
Installed my new oversized tank. Choke and fuel line fitment, no problem. Tank to radiator attachment, no problem. Putting the seat back on OMG!! Finally left the tank clip unattached. I am...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-12-2012, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Street-E-Fy'ed DRZE
Jumped on a IMS 4.2 for my DRZ. Anyone have a pic of the petcock to carb connection? Other than this, seems the install is pretty straight forward according to the posts I have been able to browse...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-10-2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
My Commuter E
Oh yeah, 850 miles on the Maxxis Desert IT Offroad tires and still half life on the knobbies and all miles on pavement. I am not suggesting Offroad tires on highway for anyone, but I am very...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-10-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
My Commuter E
Okay, I think I may give myself an honorary "Iron Butt" award. I did 382 miles today on the DRZ E, elevation change 4500 to 7550, max speed 87.4 MPH and average 56 MPG. Left the house at 6 am and...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-08-2012, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New to me E
I put the 15T sprocket on after KLXmcrider said that it would fit even though it seems a little tight and needs some finesse to get it in the slots. Now 5th gear feels like a true overdrive. So I...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-02-2012, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Maxxis Offroad Tires
I am at 500 miles and only 50% wear and strictly 100% pavement use. I was hoping for 50/50 use but no such luck. I am pretty sure these tires will last 1000 miles pavement only. Not too bad on the...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-29-2012, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Bike porn
Though I would practice my photo loading and show off the finished product at work this AM in the parking garage.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/rlkefauver/SuzukiDRZ.jpg
Well it's...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-29-2012, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Bash plate
Rainshadow- throw it in the round file. The skid plate is solid without the frame clip. May want to locktite the frame bolts for peace of mind.
Rick
P.S. Trail tech was reading 2.4 MPH...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-28-2012, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
CS Sprocket
Hey David,
I am currently running a 13T CS with the 44T rear. I think I will try a 14T front for my optimum commuter setup. If I go to a 41T rear I will have to modify my chain. I got my 13-44...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-27-2012, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New to Me E
I finally have a commutable DRZ-E. I just installed a 44T rear sprocket and also have an Acerbis DHH DOT headlight that I got from MC Superstore. Now all I need is a larger tank and a tail bag. ...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-23-2012, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Sprocket Setup's
Thanks for all the feedback!
I took my tire in for a balance and the shop owner laughed and said he would need to install the entire box of weights to get me where I needed to be. We decided to...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-22-2012, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New to Me E
Okay, I finally got my E out of the shop for an electrical issue which turned out to be just a corroded connector behind the headlamp. I know I need the rear wheel balanced because I hit 62 on the...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-16-2012, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Rear Hub
Hey Old Hippie, you still have that stock rear hub? Is it complete with brake parts and sprocket? Pic's please...:evil
Rick
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2012, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Pro's and Con's of Vapor Speedo
That was my Con. The pro, this is an awesome computer, not just a speedo. It gives a ton of information, from coolant temp, RPM's, temp warning indicators, trip meter, odometer, etc. If you're not...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-10-2012, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Pro's and Con's to Vapor Speedo
My .02 cents. If you resale the bike, you have to disclose mileage is not actual mileage if you have replaced the stock speedo with the Vapor. May be a negative selling point. Good news is, most...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-01-2012, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Ricochet skid plate
I just installed the same skid and that's where my spare bracket ended up...file #13!!! The plate is solid without it.
Rick
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Forum: Thumpers
05-01-2012, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
That was the options the sight gave me for a...
That was the options the sight gave me for a DRZ400E. It was only $9 so I put it in my checkout basket. If I install it and the chain is hitting anywhere, I'll chuck it. If it works, I think I...
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Forum: Trip Planning
04-30-2012, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 936
Views: 447,604
Tent space
I am 15 minutes east of Albuquerque in the Sandia Mountains. 7000ft elevation and 1 acre property with plenty of room for a tent and tools if you need to do some maintenance. PM me in advance to...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-30-2012, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
12 Tooth Front spocket
I googled DRZ sprockets and found a supplier. Went to their sight and searched DRZ400E sprockets and bought a 12 tooth and a 15 tooth. Currently have a 14T on the bike. Has anyone ever ran a 12T? ...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-23-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Pos drz e
So I checked the 2 fuses next to the battery the 10A and the 7.5A( not 75A, please excuse my ignorance) and they were both still intact. Battery is 12.7V sitting with the key off. Will take the...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-22-2012, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Pos drz e
Does the E model have those? Don't see it on the kickstand and forgot to look at the clutch. Will the bike bump start with a bad clutch or kickstand switch? I was able to run with bike in second...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-22-2012, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
POS New to Me DRZ E
Just kidding, but my magic button quit working today at my lunch break. I came out and nothing. New Tusk Blinker kit works no prob, horn nice and loud, no headlight, time to try bump start. ...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-21-2012, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New to me DRZ E
"What do think of the Tusk enduro D-S kit?'
I paid $160 for the Tusk light kit. For another $160 I had it installed and still had $100+ left over. Thought about the Baja Kit but the Tusk kit is...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-20-2012, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New to Me DRZ E
OK time for some bike porn. 2 weekends and I finally got everything I can afford, mounted. The before and after-
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Forum: Thumpers
04-16-2012, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Case Savers
Thanks for the quick responses!!! Will do, RTV it is.
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Forum: Thumpers
04-16-2012, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New to Me E
Getting Case savers this week. Ebay add said to use silicon as an adhesive. Do they make silicon for metal or is the add talking about the generic bathroom variety? Or would you all suggest JB...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-15-2012, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New to Me E
I am going back to stock links, you all talked me into it. Maybe at some point I will try the 1" links, but I know for sure the 1.75's are too much for my fat arse. Anyone with some 1" wanna trade...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-14-2012, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New to me E
I need to have more confidence offroad and I will go back to the stock links. I have been riding offroad since 10 years old and at 42, I still get a sinking feeling just thinking of or typing about...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-13-2012, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
RE: New to me 2000 E
]Initially I set mine at 103C and 108C,
The lowering links might be messing with the linkage geometry and spring and damping rates. If you really need it lowered the best way is to use the...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-13-2012, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Upgrades
Luggage rack and speedo installed. Ignition bracket reversed to make room for the speedo. I have the temp option on the speedo and it asks for warning and danger setpts for warning indicators on the...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-12-2012, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
Re: New to Me E
Thanks MotoTex for the play by play. I have a 5 and 2 year old that like to "help" so if I can get in and out quick its a world of difference. Viper210- 1000 pages and over 40 hrs browsing and...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-12-2012, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
New to Me DRZ400E
I just got a new to me E model and am currently in the process of Street-E-Fying it. It has already been street plated by me, but I do not want to commute it to work without blinkers, mirrors and a...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-01-2012, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 19,861
Views: 2,940,915
E model speedo and blinkers
I am looking at a DRZ400E that has never had blinkers, speedo or hi/lo beem headlight. Can these be put on a bike after the fact and general cost to have a shop do it. 4 hrs labor? Is the terminal...
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