DRZ 400SM Test Rides?

**schleppy** · 10-05-07, 08:14 PM

Anyone know any dealers (north of Boston) that are good about test rides? I'm seriously considering a DRZ as my next bike and I've been dying to ride one.

My local dealer (Cycles 128) doesn't seem to have any used in stock.

Thanks all,

-Sean

**schleppy** · 10-05-07, 08:16 PM

Crap, I posted this in the wrong forum. Can a mod move this to general?

**snowborder** · 10-05-07, 08:37 PM

I suggest you do some research at supermotojunkie.com.... The feedback is that I hear is that it is way underpowered, and wicked heavy. Plus's are reliability and parts.

I went Husky for the above reason of power and fun factor... negatives is they require a bit more maintenance, but they are a cinch to work on. My 510 weighs in under 270 lbs wet!

**Ecooke21** · 10-06-07, 07:49 AM

Ive got a sm610 for sale..

**schleppy** · 10-06-07, 04:03 PM

I've done many hours of reading on thumpertalk, and it really seems like the only downside is the power output. With that being said, it sounds like you can get a reasonable amount out of it with a few mods.

I'm not a power junkie by any means, I just want something that's really reliable, cheap, and fun in the turns. The DRZ sounds like it can do all that.

Again, that's one reason why I want to ride it, to see how underpowered it really is.

**636** · 10-06-07, 04:15 PM

to bad you werent closer,i would let you try mine....i have had more fun on this thing in the last week,than i have had on my old rocket for a whole year

**hambone** · 10-06-07, 04:54 PM

I like them too, I've heard mostly good things

**schleppy** · 03-12-08, 05:21 PM

Still looking to ride one. Cycles said I could ride a used one if they could track one down, but can't so far (thanks to John M for his efforts no matter what!).

If anyone is willing feel free to PM/post. You're also welcome to ride my SV. And of course the "if I break anything I pay to repair/replace" ABSOLUTELY stands. Hell I'd sign on it if you wanted.

**Degsy** · 03-16-08, 12:38 PM

I believe manny's old piece of junk DRZ is available for test rides for $25 per day or a case of beer.

**schleppy** · 03-16-08, 02:49 PM

Isn't his DRZ as far from stock as one could be?

**Degsy** · 03-16-08, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by schleppy

Isn't his DRZ as far from stock as one could be?

why oh why doesn't someone invent a 'scarcasm' key?

**schleppy** · 03-24-08, 08:18 PM

Anyone out there know anyone with a 400SM I could take out for a quick ride? Bueller?

**Manny** · 03-24-08, 09:42 PM

Buy one. Mod the CRAP out of it, its a great project. Most fun under 100mph.

**Manny** · 03-26-08, 09:39 AM

Got newz?

**schleppy** · 03-26-08, 10:00 AM

I do yes! I ended up finding a CHERRY 2002 400S in Wenham, the guy motarded it out, and it's gorgeous. I sign the papers tonight, and I should have it in 4 days once I get the money together. I'm pumped!

The only "downside" is the suspension is WAAAAY too soft for my weight (220ish, falling). I need to get some springs in there asap.

**Manny** · 03-26-08, 10:25 AM

did you test ride it?

**schleppy** · 03-26-08, 05:31 PM

EDIT: I ended up backing out of the sale. I hated doing it because the bike is in such good shape (and I HATED being essentially a tire kicker), but it would have been a dumb financial move me. If anyone is looking for a used DRZ in great shape, here is the listing:

2002 Suzuki DRZ 400 S w/ extra set of Supermotard wheels/tyres

**ChR1s** · 03-31-08, 06:09 PM

spotted this ad:

2007 Suzuki DRZ400SM supermoto

DRZ 400SM Test Rides?

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