Doc's DRZ400S - Page 2

Weldangrind · 11-07-2015, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thank you; that is a very nice luggage rack.

The paint sucks, but the price was right. I'll strip it and paint it eventually. If I wait long enough, maybe I'll have a powder coating setup.

MICRider · 11-07-2015, 06:13 PM

Beautiful DRZ Doc! IMHO one of the best dual sports out there, enough oomph to highway travel, but not as top heavy and clumsy as some of the 650cc and up dualies.

FastDoc · 11-07-2015, 08:21 PM

It's a good compromise. A KTM would leave it for dead but the DRZ cost much less than half a KTM and will cost much less than half to maintain and will last much more than twice as long. Some things would be nice. A six speed and EFI mostly but it's easy to live without those things to save big $$$. Also, for who I am and what I do, the KTM wouldn't be any more fun, and at my stage of the game fun is all I'm after. It's not a race!

SpudRider · 11-07-2015, 08:24 PM

Amen on all points, brother.

MICRider · 11-07-2015, 08:47 PM

Very true on the fun part! I don't bounce like I used to so I prefer to minimize the tumbles if at all possible

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Sold a few bikes this year as well, I let go of my Wing (still feel bad about that, I let it go dirt cheap as well :( ), I've also gotten rid of my WR, an absolutely fantastic bike, but just not for me. Oh well, variety is the spice of life right?

SpudRider · 11-07-2015, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Very true on the fun part! I don't bounce like I used to so I prefer to minimize the tumbles if at all possible

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Sold a few bikes this year as well, I let go of my Wing (still feel bad about that, I let it go dirt cheap as well :( ), I've also gotten rid of my WR, an absolutely fantastic bike, but just not for me. Oh well, variety is the spice of life right?

Do you still have your KLR650? What bikes are left in your stable?

MICRider · 11-07-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Do you still have your KLR650? What bikes are left in your stable?

Yup, still have my KLR, that one's a keeper

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Just it and the 70 left now... Oh, I've still got my sons GIO quad, but he's way too big for it now so will be selling it as well.

Weldangrind · 11-08-2015, 12:21 PM

Do you plan to buy something for your son to ride?

MICRider · 11-08-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Do you plan to buy something for your son to ride?

No, sadly he has no interest in motorcycles or ATV's. Lol, it's a solo passion on my part.

FastDoc · 11-08-2015, 06:27 PM

Hard to replace a KLR. There's no current bike on the market that is more versatile. Great value too.

MICRider · 11-08-2015, 11:17 PM

How do you find the DRZ on the highway when meeting bigger vehicles Doc? That's one of the reasons I got rid of the WR250R, it was very "unsettling" meeting transport trucks, especially if there was a side wind too boot!

FastDoc · 11-08-2015, 11:26 PM

It is a pretty capable bike. It will top out somewhere in the low to mid 90s, although that is merciless on the motor. It really could use the sixth gear, but has no problems pulling freeway speeds up a hill, headwinds, anything really. It seems to have pretty stable steering geometry, does not appear to get particularly upset by winds, etc. At least no more then any other small to midsize motorcycle.

It weighs 317 pounds wet. That is 18 pounds more than the Kawasaki 250 that I used to have. It's really hard to tell the increased weight, it is not that bad. It is not what I would call a great single track tight technical woods bike, but for what I use it for (fire roads, off-road Adventure touring etc., it does fine.

FastDoc · 11-08-2015, 11:26 PM

A WR250 would be a significantly superior trail bike, but as we know, everything is a compromise.

Darkrider · 11-09-2015, 01:58 AM

I will definetly be keeping tabs on this, The DR has always interested me and when it comes time to get a new to me bike next year its probably going to come down to the DR, the XR650 and the Zong RX3. I am also interested in hearing what you think of the Trailwings after having them for awhile. I am kind of interested in possibly fitting them to my Yamaha DT250 since i now know they are available in the right sizes for it.

SpudRider · 11-10-2015, 05:06 PM

Doc,

Do you have a spare C/S sprocket you can measure with digital calipers? I am wondering if the C/S spline measurements below are accurate.

11-07-2015, 08:21 PM	#18
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's a good compromise. A KTM would leave it for dead but the DRZ cost much less than half a KTM and will cost much less than half to maintain and will last much more than twice as long. Some things would be nice. A six speed and EFI mostly but it's easy to live without those things to save big $$$. Also, for who I am and what I do, the KTM wouldn't be any more fun, and at my stage of the game fun is all I'm after. It's not a race! __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-07-2015, 08:24 PM	#19
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Amen on all points, brother. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-08-2015, 12:21 PM	#23
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Do you plan to buy something for your son to ride? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-08-2015, 06:27 PM	#25
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Hard to replace a KLR. There's no current bike on the market that is more versatile. Great value too. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-08-2015, 11:26 PM	#27
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It is a pretty capable bike. It will top out somewhere in the low to mid 90s, although that is merciless on the motor. It really could use the sixth gear, but has no problems pulling freeway speeds up a hill, headwinds, anything really. It seems to have pretty stable steering geometry, does not appear to get particularly upset by winds, etc. At least no more then any other small to midsize motorcycle. It weighs 317 pounds wet. That is 18 pounds more than the Kawasaki 250 that I used to have. It's really hard to tell the increased weight, it is not that bad. It is not what I would call a great single track tight technical woods bike, but for what I use it for (fire roads, off-road Adventure touring etc., it does fine. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-07-2015, 06:13 PM	#17
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Beautiful DRZ Doc! IMHO one of the best dual sports out there, enough oomph to highway travel, but not as top heavy and clumsy as some of the 650cc and up dualies.
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11-07-2015, 08:47 PM	#20
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Very true on the fun part! I don't bounce like I used to so I prefer to minimize the tumbles if at all possible . Sold a few bikes this year as well, I let go of my Wing (still feel bad about that, I let it go dirt cheap as well :( ), I've also gotten rid of my WR, an absolutely fantastic bike, but just not for me. Oh well, variety is the spice of life right?
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11-08-2015, 11:17 PM	#26
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	How do you find the DRZ on the highway when meeting bigger vehicles Doc? That's one of the reasons I got rid of the WR250R, it was very "unsettling" meeting transport trucks, especially if there was a side wind too boot!
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11-10-2015, 05:06 PM	#30
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Doc, Do you have a spare C/S sprocket you can measure with digital calipers? I am wondering if the C/S spline measurements below are accurate. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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