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G The Voice of Reason
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Posted: 16:05 - 10 Aug 2007 Post subject: drz400 alternatives? |
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Ok, I'm bored and thinking about toys I could buy.
Not normally the sort of thing I'd post, so I'll blame the effects of Tramadol withdrawal.
I've been liking the idea of a DRZ400, but can anyone think of other similar bikes?
There's the CCM R30 and R40, but I'm a bit wary of build quality.
The reasons I like the DR are:
Reliable/low maintenance.
Fairly low (134kg) dry weight.
Electric start (kick start could see my leg snapping, as at the mo it's only held straight with a thin bit of metal).
The bike would be a general day to day bike as well as maybe going for some longer rides, but hopefully being a bit more fun that the FX400 that I've got that needs some work for the MOT.
I had a DR600 in the past which I liked and expect is fairly similar: about the same weight and peak power, but the 400 has the all-important electric start and is going to be a bit revier to I expect.
Of course, if I'm spending a bit of money, I could be tempted by the factory 'SM' version.
For those that don't know; I've got a Husaberg 501E which is a 'proper' competition enduro/supermoto, however not only is it terrible for daily use (150 mile recommended service intervals for supermoto use), but I can't kick it at the moment anyway.
I'll probably end up just riding the FX and getting a silly car instead, or something though. |
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Sparks! Sir Tart-a-lot
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Posted: 19:21 - 10 Aug 2007 Post subject: |
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What's wrong with a DRZ ? sounds just what you are after to be honest!
I wouldn't touch an R30.. but the CCM 404 DS isn't too bad, its got a DRZ engine, looks great (CRF450 plastics) and seems to be okay build quality wise from what i've heard... its a DRZ engine so you can't go far wrong there.. and its not a suzuki so + 1000 points ____________________ Current Toys: 06 Yamaha WR250F | Nissan 350Z GT | Tech 4 Homes |
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Posted: 19:34 - 10 Aug 2007 Post subject: |
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The later R30s had suzuki engines and were a bit better reliablity wise I believe?
Just idly wondering at the moment - I've liked the look of DRs for a while - but thought I should at least see if there's others out there . |
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Dom World Chat Champion
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Posted: 19:48 - 10 Aug 2007 Post subject: |
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I'm selling my DRZ if you're interested. ____________________ Photos and that |
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wr200!! 2 stroke FTW My mate has a drz400e for off-roading and he is getting something smaller (a 2-stroke) because the drz is just too lumpy and you cant get the most out of it off-road whereas with a 200/250 2t you can... Lightweight, flickable, powerbands etc
tt-r's are ok but the starter motors go and they take alot of components with them (google on it!). Plus its a 4t. Another mate of mine rides an XR 250 and is happy with it. air cooled too so they are easy to work with and less to go wrong on the trails not so good on the road and kickstart only I belive
lol and ANOTHER mate has a dr 350 and he absolutely loved that bike till he had his accident. Rides an 05 wr250f with rekluse and steering damper (his left arm dont work) and i think he prefers his old dr350! ____________________ 04' DT125RE (run-a-bout) // 89' DT125R (rebuilt + supermoto conversion)
SPARES FOR SALE. 2RK TZR // 82 DR125 // DT125R/E .... PM ME... |
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Posted: 19:01 - 11 Aug 2007 Post subject: |
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Posted: 21:01 - 19 Aug 2007 Post subject: |
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Cheers for the thoughts all.
I ended up getting a CCM 404 E with both sets of wheels - price is reasonable compared to others around. |
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So have you got it home now ?
Got any more pics ?
Love the dash, sorta retro night rider stylee. |
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Posted: 09:22 - 22 Aug 2007 Post subject: |
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Have you hit 88 yet? |
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Posted: 18:00 - 22 Aug 2007 Post subject: |
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I went through the 88mph barrier today!
Unfortunately I didn't go back in time to the beginning of the year; so I could leave a message for myself to thoroughly check over my brakes again on Saturday evening at Lydden .
Hit an indicated 95 and it still had some more to go, but I'm not so happy on filtering when you're near the top speed and not going much faster than the cars around.
Probably gone up a bit if I'd ducked down more and not head a mx lid/crutches sticking out. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 16 years, 223 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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