Just bought a DRZ...

[Richtea]

Sold the GS500 and after a few days of looking around and putting in some miles, picked up this yesterday (apologies for poor quality) ;

https://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/richtea70/cbad520b.jpg

2007, 2200 miles, £2500.00. Really pleased with it, but weather has been peeing down since, and with work, haven't had a chance to go for a proper spin.

Anyway, the guy who had it has done 900 miles in the last 3 years! Whilst it has had regular oil changes, its only had its 600 mile dealer service from new.

Is it worth getting a service on it now or is it just the normal stuff you can do at home (oil/air filters, check everythings tightened/lubricated etc)?

Also are there any known problems I can check for/prevent with this bike aside from the generic stuff?

I took a while finding the right bike as most seem to be modded with exhausts/air boxes or Monster Energy stickers, so this is a standard bike wihich is just what I wanted as I'm on the 33hp restriction.

Any comments welcome,
Thanks,
Rich
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2005 Honda Varadero 125xl > 2005 GS500F > 2007 DRZ400 SM > 600 Bandit & Yamaha YP250

[P.]

[bikertomm]

So jealous!

Amazing price too, that would be up for £3.5k here



Let us know how it goes, I'll hopefully be getting one of these on 33bhp too



Just noticed you're from Reading, how did you get it so cheap! Haha, sell it to me when you're done?
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07' Honda Hornet now full powaah! My guide on performing an oil change!

[Richtea]

I spent two days going through every ad I could find for a DRZ, and emailing/phoning with offers. This guy sounded genuine and had had the bike up for sale for two months but had forgot to renew the advert so had had no calls. Originaly wanted £2800 but I haggled hard!
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2005 Honda Varadero 125xl > 2005 GS500F > 2007 DRZ400 SM > 600 Bandit & Yamaha YP250

[DrDonnyBrago]

Nice bike.


Thieves love them, you might want to consider a thicker chain and a cover .

[ThoughtContro...]

[Suntan Sid]

[dannymassive]

Nice machine. I've always had a soft spot for these. I don't know why, there's just something about them. Maybe it stems from when I was younger, around 18, and some guy let me have a go on his as he saw me on the Suzuki TS50.

Looks nice in that colour too
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Previous Ride's - '01 Aprilia SR125 (Sold) '08 HONDA CBF600n (Sold) '96 CB500 (Sold) '01 FZS 1000 (Sold) '06 CB1300SA (Sold) '07 CB600F Hornet (Sold) - '93 Suzuki Savage LS400 (Sold) '98 Honda VTR1000 Firestorm (Sold) '05 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '01 FZS1000 Fazer (Sold) 2016 Harley Davidson Street Bob SE (Sold) '02 Kawasaki ZX9R (Sold) '98 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '04 Suzuki Bandit 1200s (Sold) '13 Yamaha FZ1-N

[Irn-Bru]

Good choice, if you're restricted to 33bhp and want to be within the law for the most part, then just get a nice end can and leave it at that. I would highly suggest a braided brake line for the front, it transforms the bike.

I paid £2K for my old one 2 years ago, 2006 model with Arrow end can. Had to travel to Scotland for it mind, 300 mile round trip, wasn't too bad but I didn't ride it back. They aren't great on the motorway, they rev far too high and you'll find yourself going for the imaginary 6th gear a lot but it's made for the twisties and around town anyway.
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KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

[Irezumi aka Reuben]

Look in to doing the 9x9 airbox and jetting mod. It makes a hell of alot of difference to the throttle response and smoothness. Also consider changing those tyres as they look like they might be the original Dunlops, which werent particularly good when they were fresh and new, let alone having sat for 5 years.
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Pictorgraphicalfantastical

[Richtea]

Thanks for all the comments/tips.

I normally keep the bike in the garage, and luckily I live in quite a nice area. Failing that the garage is alarmed and Ive got dogs so hopefully that's enough. But obviously when taking it out and about I'll think about upgrading the security.

Re. The airbox mods, I think I'll leave them for now as I understand that they will take me over the 33bhp limit?

However I would like a louder exhaust if that doesnt affect the power output at all. Also would I be correct in assuming that if I stick on a different can it would have to be re-jetted? Don't think I'd be up to doing that yet!

Ill try and get some better pictures up when the sun comes out!

Thanks again.
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2005 Honda Varadero 125xl > 2005 GS500F > 2007 DRZ400 SM > 600 Bandit & Yamaha YP250

[Pie-Roe]

I had a full FMF powerbomb system on mine, with a semi automatic clutch, non std forks, carb from something else and a very precisely cut set of holes in the airbox cover.

Was okay fun. Set of acerbis plastics (no mudguard or tank) was 70 quid, so I bought and stickered up for the inevetable drops when pushing too hard.

I found d209s really good on my SM wheels.

Keep on top of the oil level if you wheelie a lot.
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[Richtea]

[Pete.]

The camchain tensioner is a spring-loaded ratchet that pushes on the camchain guide to keep the chain automatically tensioned as it wears).
A manual tensioner is a device that you have to adjust manually (a bit like having to adjust your drive chain) but have a care because many people set them too tight and cause premature wear to the camchain guides.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Suntan Sid]

[delvey91]

Manual Tensioners arte shit, I used one off a CRF450 and it was perfect. Make sure you change the oil regually and keep an i on the level, I managed to sieze my bottom end and running mine out of oil! Not a bad price you paid either, These always seem to go so cheap in devon picked up my 08 reg one for 2200 with 3k miles on it. Have fun anyway as they are a great bike!
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2016 Honda Africa Twin
2006 KTM 200 EXC

[DMCpro]

really nice all you need is a set of knobblies
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Honda CB-1, TS125X
VW Golf Estate

[Boxing]

[P.]

I too have just bought an SM Sold a Thundercat to do so... but, smiles per mile will hopefully be equal/more

[Alpha-9]

Been robbed yet?
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Fzr-600 1999

[killa]

As already said but I’ll repeat it anyway.

LOCK IT UP EVERYWHERE YOU GO AND NOT WITH A SHITTY DISC LOCK.

Enjoy it while you got it!
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Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
Bike:- Yamaha TRX850 | Killas Biking History | Killas Gaming History | Killas autmotive history

[P.]

[Richtea]

Just found out this morning that due to an insurance f@@k up, I havent been insured since 7th July !!

Luckily the bikes still locked up in the garage
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2005 Honda Varadero 125xl > 2005 GS500F > 2007 DRZ400 SM > 600 Bandit & Yamaha YP250

[Fizzer Thou]