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ruffriders
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PostPosted: 16:30 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: what u think , as a lil project Reply with quote

seen this and i was thinking to get it as a little project new exhaust plastics colour not much .
but its just the price £1550

have a look

https://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/SUZUKI+DR-Z/Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146-236,N-239-4294967137-4294967252/advert.action?R=200826313204705&distance=13&postcode=sk45lg&channel=BIKES&make=SUZUKI&model=DR-Z&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2000&vehicleRegLetter=V

is it reasonable or not ?

cheers chris
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moog
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PostPosted: 16:45 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stolen recovered.

First thing that goes through my head whenever I read that is how much damage has the engine incurred? Thieves don't tend to treat other peoples stuff that they've just stolen with respect. And you say it just needs plastics and an exhaust...but I'd be inclined to service it and change the brake pads, chain and sprockets as a minimum requirement...but that's probably just me.

I'd say that £1550 is far too much for a project tbh.
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nick606
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PostPosted: 20:18 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nar i would stay well clear of it if you look hard enough you can pick up a reasonable condition drz for that price.

Plus i think Cheshire Motorcycle Salvage is a rip off all the adds ive seen on biketrader are massively overpriced for what it is/how much damage there is
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PostPosted: 20:29 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't do it.

There's nothing wrong with stolen recovered bikes but that one is way overpriced. It's old and trashed.
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Blue_SV650S
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PostPosted: 20:57 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Humm ... live down Sorrell Bank, Stockport do we ruffriders ...

You wanna watch what information is contained in links you copy and paste on the net Wink

If giving out where you live worries you, remove that link and I'll consequently remove this post! Wink

As for the bike, have to agree with others, overpriced for a stolen recovered!!
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PostPosted: 21:00 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Damn, I always thought the DRz was a 2 stroke.. how disappointing

How to they get such a nutty reputation, is the gearing supershort or what??
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PostPosted: 21:03 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Power kicks in at about 7-8k unlike most big biggers bikes.
so rear wheel fun pretty easy.
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Flip
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PostPosted: 22:04 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blue_SV650S wrote:
Humm ... live down Sorrell Bank, Stockport do we ruffriders ...


Google earth.

I can see your hous from here. Wink
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PostPosted: 22:21 - 07 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mr Nice Guy wrote:

How to they get such a nutty reputation, is the gearing supershort or what??

I suspect because a lot of 'newbies' get them, possibly with them often being fairly low geared.
They are moderately heavy for a trail bike with not that much power with a damp delivery. They make an ok green-lane bike if you need to use it commute on it, otherwise there are plenty of more focused bikes out there.

If you want an 'interesting' bike, for that money you could get a pretty decent road legal 300cc 2 stroke enduro bike (KTM EXC or GAS GAS EC).
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