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Anyone ride a DRZ?

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tricky Mike View Post
    "better than a KLR, sometimes"
    When/how?

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Took mine out a few days ago and road great fits me perfectly except for the seat which is a little bit hard but all I can say is I’m having a blast with it

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    If anyone has a line on a cheap, registered DR-Z motard.. lmk

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    If anyone has a line on a cheap, registered DR-Z motard.. lmk
    If you google DRZ, you’re told you should be able to pick one up for 3k. If you go by nesr, you’re told you should be able to pick one up for 3K

    The last two years, I don’t see it. They seem to hold their value. What is the value for a motorcycle that can go both off and on road, and be post-apocalyptic reliable?

    I’m frustrated. That’s all I know.

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Gixxer View Post
    If you google DRZ, you’re told you should be able to pick one up for 3k. If you go by nesr, you’re told you should be able to pick one up for 3K

    The last two years, I don’t see it. They seem to hold their value. What is the value for a motorcycle that can go both off and on road, and be post-apocalyptic reliable?

    I’m frustrated. That’s all I know.
    I haven't seen any on CL in the last few weeks but to be honest I haven't seen much of anything on CL in the last few weeks...

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    If anyone has a line on a cheap, registered DR-Z motard.. lmk
    Not exactly "cheap" money, but cheaper than most, and way more potent than a stock one https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...4510293339817/

    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    I haven't seen any on CL in the last few weeks but to be honest I haven't seen much of anything on CL in the last few weeks...
    Craigslist now charges $5 to list a vehicle to weed out scammers. As a result, everyone uses FB Marketplace instead.

    Quote Originally Posted by Gixxer View Post
    If you google DRZ, you’re told you should be able to pick one up for 3k. If you go by nesr, you’re told you should be able to pick one up for 3K
    Like I said in your other post, no one uses Craigslist anymore.
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6114873234572/
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...1438355128377/
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0158413055204/
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9371532533411/
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8156782855134/
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3447715779761/
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9410931913894/
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5315579953695/
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9281386837678/
    Bunch more at the ~$3500 price point that you could probably get for $3k.

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    I have to say, I rode a nicely modded DRZ in Guatemala and I left feeling that there IS a great use for these things. Bombing around in the third world is it! The thing felt mighty compared to the typical 250 playbike motors in most bikes there, and the DRZ was equally at home ripping the twisties or the sacked out cobblestone and dirt roads. And it could take the punishment for years on end.

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by MattR302 View Post
    Craigslist now charges $5 to list a vehicle to weed out scammers. As a result, everyone uses FB Marketplace instead.
    Ah shit, I didn't know that; I haven't sold a vehicle in forever. Thanks for letting me know!

    I seem to remember that the motard versions were less powerful than the dirty versions; maybe a carb or cam swap brings them back to equal. Is that true?

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    There’s an S version, which is the standard dual sport and motard with the softer cams and cv carb.
    The E version is the offroad version that has the hotter cam and a regular carb, although I can’t remember if it’s a pumper or not out the box.

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    I seem to remember that the motard versions were less powerful than the dirty versions; maybe a carb or cam swap brings them back to equal. Is that true?
    The DRZ400E is "dirt only" from the factory. Pumper carb (FCR39), hotter cams, less weight (no lights, plastic tank, smaller subframe, no passenger pegs, etc).
    The DRZ400S is factory plated dual sport. CV carb, full lights, metal tank, beefier subframe for passenger and luggage, etc
    The DRZ400SM has the carb/cams/tank/subframe from the S, but inverted forks with the SM tires.
    Pumper carb onto the S and SM models are a common swap.

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    -E has lights. They are just minimal. Think "enduro" lights.
    -S is full DOT light kit with high-low headlamp.

    The rest of Matt's summary is correct IMO.

    I think the -E has a smaller stator as well. Issue if you try to add high-beams and such. Otherwise good.
    Early DRZ's (MY2000 & 01) had lesser forks. '02+ (I think) have cartridges even though they are right-side up. All -SMs have up-side-down cartridges.
    I'd be filtering out anything pre '02.

    I think there was an early non-E model as well that was kick only. I'm not sure if that just wasn't offered in the US at all though. I've never seen one.

    Also search Kawasaki KLX-400S and KLX-400SR. Exactly the same bike, manufactured by Suzuki and sold as a Kawi with green plastics. KLX-400S => DRZ-400E. KLX-SR => DRZ-S.

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by MattR302 View Post
    I thought it was only cars they charge five bucks

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by MattR302 View Post

    Craigslist now charges $5 to list a vehicle to weed out scammers. As a result, everyone uses FB Marketplace instead.


    Like I said in your other post, no one uses Craigslist anymore.
    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    Ah shit, I didn't know that; I haven't sold a vehicle in forever. Thanks for letting me know!
    Quote Originally Posted by Gixxer View Post
    I thought it was only cars they charge five bucks
    they started charging $5 for a 30 day ad for bikes and rvs...this started nov 15 2019...so like was said everyone has gone to FB marketplace

    does anyone know what the best groups to sell on FB marketplace are?...trying to sell my dad's hd heritage

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Bike has been all I wanted except highway rides but still managed to hit 103.
    Changed levers and grips. Been a fun bike so far for city , work commute

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Anyone ride a DRZ?-ba34a823-7267-4f30-857b-de8ccb62acd6
    Still loving this bike, especially fall riding

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by zxme View Post
    Still loving this bike, especially fall riding
    That's all that matters

    Still miss my KTM SM, even though I have no time to ride. I'm still stumped as to why SuperMotos aren't more popular, they are so great for all around street riding.

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Went for a little ride today probably the last time I will be riding until spring, cleaned the chain & gave the bike a good wipe down with Honda polish, sucked all the gas out and put in two cans of trufuel and hooked up to a battery tender.
    Bike has been great so far and running even better after the JD jet kIt

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by zxme View Post
    Went for a little ride today probably the last time I will be riding until spring, cleaned the chain & gave the bike a good wipe down with Honda polish, sucked all the gas out and put in two cans of trufuel and hooked up to a battery tender.
    Bike has been great so far and running even better after the JD jet kIt
    Planning on the JD jet kit this winter. What's the difficulty level? Any tips?

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Quote Originally Posted by SwiftTone View Post
    Planning on the JD jet kit this winter. What's the difficulty level? Any tips?
    I was able to finagle the install on my ole 400sm with some loosening of the throttle cables & boot clamps then rotate the carb 90° to remove the bowl then bazinga.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SwiftTone View Post
    Planning on the JD jet kit this winter. What's the difficulty level? Any tips?

    Very simple I bought the Japanese screwdriver specifically made for those bowl screws which did not work good thing the jet kit comes with new Allen screws.
    I did the 3 x 3 mod also and finished it up with vacuum line for a clean look.
    The simplest way is to remove the rear subframe top bolt, I can actually send you a picture if needed pull back the rear subframe and put a screwdriver in the hole that will give you a couple of inches which gives you an inch of play where the carb boot is and spray with silicone.
    It definitely feels better more responsive and not as temperamental when starting it up in the morning with the choke

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    Re: Anyone ride a DRZ?

    Having owned both a DRZ400S and a DR650, I can tell you that:
    The DRZ wheelies better, and is better off road - but it still a pig.
    The DR makes a much better (great!) street bike due to its wider ratio transmission and more comfortable ergo's.
    The DR is designed to be easily be lowered (a lot).
    The Achilles Heel of the DRZ is the counter-shaft bushing. Do NOT over-tighten the counter-shaft sprocket nut, or you will be splitting the cases. You can check for this by putting the bike on a stand, and ensuring that the rear wheel spins freely when in neutral - then check the CS sprocket nut to see if it is only finger tight. If it is - RUN AWAY.
    The Achilles Heal of the big DR is blown 3rd gear sets - but my '96 was ultra reliable.

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