Drz400 Thread - Page 1146

BygDaddee · 12-08-2012, 06:41 PM

I fitted a second hand 17 LTR Safari Tank and finally got around to fitting my Light Speed frame protectors that I've had in the shed for 6 months.

Oil changed, air filter cleaned and oiled, chain cleaned, adjusted and lubed. A few other things tightened, cleaned and lubed and she's ready to punish again over Xmas. I just need to find some glue to put those case savers on.

59DEN · 12-09-2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by makazica

Quick salute....

What's that white stuff

, cheers for the pic.

Gadget678 · 12-09-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RideWithMe

I just need to find some glue to put those case savers on

I used roofing silicone......

211john · 12-09-2012, 12:57 PM

Just installed a kick starter on my E. Do I need the decompression lever? I bought it mostly for backup and cold starting. It was easy enough to kick start without it.

I have the 4 cell Ballistic battery and it just doesn't cut it when it's cold out. Once the engine is warm it's good. Starts instantly.

jackpiner57 · 12-09-2012, 01:32 PM

Holy crap! Glad to see you're out there having fun in that stuff!

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Originally Posted by makazica

Quick salute....

Gadget678 · 12-09-2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 211john

Just installed a kick starter on my E. Do I need the decompression lever? I bought it mostly for backup and cold starting. It was easy enough to kick start without it.

I have the 4 cell Ballistic battery and it just doesn't cut it when it's cold out. Once the engine is warm it's good. Starts instantly.

I wasn't sure when I put my kit in... But I'm glad that I did do it. It comes in handy to clear the cylinder of you flood it etc.

blaster11 · 12-09-2012, 01:37 PM

Any of you guys ever used this, did you notice any difference or advantages?

http://www.epicmotosports.com/Sisner...atalogId=-2183

mikem9 · 12-09-2012, 02:25 PM

I'm helping a young man who wants to buy a dualsport bike for 50/50 riding. He is looking at DRZ400 S models - Early 2000's. Today he looked at 2000 model S. Main mods - It had a Leo Vince exhaust, professional suspension upgrade (racetech or similar), bigger plastic tank. No steering stabilizer. The motor and suspension felt good. But the bike looked ridden hard in dirt.

What are bikes like this worth? IE what should he be paying?

Thanks for suggestions.

ohgood · 12-09-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mikem9

I'm helping a young man who wants to buy a dualsport bike for 50/50 riding. He is looking at DRZ400 S models - Early 2000's. Today he looked at 2000 model S. Main mods - It had a Leo Vince exhaust, professional suspension upgrade (racetech or similar), bigger plastic tank. No steering stabilizer. The motor and suspension felt good. But the bike looked ridden hard in dirt.

What are bikes like this worth? IE what should he be paying?

Thanks for suggestions.

1500-3500, depending on where you are in the world.

mine looks like it fell off a cliff. a bunch. id take 2500, or more. no less. too much cheap fun to give it away.

post a pic and your general location to help.

211john · 12-09-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadget678

I wasn't sure when I put my kit in... But I'm glad that I did do it. It comes in handy to clear the cylinder of you flood it etc.

Good point. I do enjoy a water crossing. I'll put it on.

mikem9 · 12-09-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ohgood

1500-3500, depending on where you are in the world.

mine looks like it fell off a cliff. a bunch. id take 2500, or more. no less. too much cheap fun to give it away.

post a pic and your general location to help.

We live in the Atlanta Georgia area. Didn't get any pics.

5000 miles or so.
Leo Vince Exhaust with spark arrestor. (sounds throaty but not obnoxiously loud)
After market suspension rebuild - one of the main brands like racetech. I think he had both front and back rebuilt.
No steering stabilizer, which if I remember is important with a DRZ.
Oversize plastic tank
Aftermarket fat footpegs
Customized back rack.
Aftermarket back fender attachment with blinkers that are harder to break - part of the fender
Front blinkers are missing but he says he has them.
Not desirable company graphics all over the bike for his company - his name brand all over it.
Chain looks caked on dirt
bolts etc have that rust, ridden hard look
Just looks like it's been ridden hard over the years.
But, motor feels solid and suspension does also.

Thanks for any replies or suggestions.

bobbed06 · 12-09-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by buls4evr

If you are starting on a project bike why not use USD RM forks? They are a lot stronger in every way than DRZ forks.

Yep

Adrian V · 12-09-2012, 05:49 PM

Which USD RM forks are these? Do you know the model number and/or the years these were used in the RM? Could anyone point me to any write ups about fitting these?

Cheers,

Adrian

150ron · 12-09-2012, 09:19 PM

Anybody here running the MRD/SSW? i hear good things, would like to see some pics.

BygDaddee · 12-10-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 150ron

anybody here running the mrd/ssw? I hear good things, would like to see some pics.

mrd/ssw ?

12-08-2012, 06:41 PM	#17176
BygDaddee Ex: RideWithMe Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Brisbane Northside, OZ Oddometer: 494	A few new Farkles I fitted a second hand 17 LTR Safari Tank and finally got around to fitting my Light Speed frame protectors that I've had in the shed for 6 months. Oil changed, air filter cleaned and oiled, chain cleaned, adjusted and lubed. A few other things tightened, cleaned and lubed and she's ready to punish again over Xmas. I just need to find some glue to put those case savers on. __________________ ― George Carlin - “Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” 2013 KTM 690 Enduro R Pauls Spot Tracker http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...mgxmQRRUCqrKiY

12-09-2012, 01:37 PM	#17182
blaster11 Are you a Sheeple? Joined: May 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Oddometer: 4,681	On plug coil? Any of you guys ever used this, did you notice any difference or advantages? http://www.epicmotosports.com/Sisner...atalogId=-2183 __________________ Bruce IBA # 46755 Adventures of Blaster and Dorito

12-09-2012, 05:49 PM	#17188
Adrian V Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Albany Western Australia Oddometer: 434	Which forks are these? Which USD RM forks are these? Do you know the model number and/or the years these were used in the RM? Could anyone point me to any write ups about fitting these? Cheers, Adrian

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150ron Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: canyon country, ca Oddometer: 818	Anybody here running the MRD/SSW? i hear good things, would like to see some pics. __________________ Just some dude...

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12-09-2012, 12:57 PM	#17179
211john Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Reno Oddometer: 170	Just installed a kick starter on my E. Do I need the decompression lever? I bought it mostly for backup and cold starting. It was easy enough to kick start without it. I have the 4 cell Ballistic battery and it just doesn't cut it when it's cold out. Once the engine is warm it's good. Starts instantly.

12-09-2012, 02:25 PM	#17183
mikem9 Wanderer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North Georgia Oddometer: 1,052	I'm helping a young man who wants to buy a dualsport bike for 50/50 riding. He is looking at DRZ400 S models - Early 2000's. Today he looked at 2000 model S. Main mods - It had a Leo Vince exhaust, professional suspension upgrade (racetech or similar), bigger plastic tank. No steering stabilizer. The motor and suspension felt good. But the bike looked ridden hard in dirt. What are bikes like this worth? IE what should he be paying? Thanks for suggestions.