So I'm going to be lonely

[zeRax]

Have sold my KLX400r cheap to a friend. least she wont be far from home !

now i just have to wait a couple weeks for DR650 to get down here!

its going to be very different indeed o_O stay tuned for a 5"5 65kg guy rocking around on a dr650,

probably wont be too noticably heavier than my XR250L :P. atleast i hope ;D?


looking forward to having something the missus can just jump on the back of a bit easier

DRZ400e's have really gotta be one of the few best bikes you can get tho :O
she will be missed

[Underground]

Good onya mate ,I just couldnt leave this thread unreplied to with 'lonely' in the title and a big fat 0 in the replys column.
Go to a retro shop and score some platforms.

[bart]

Good on ya Z. I think you'll love the DR650. The extra weight is offset by torque. Slightly different riding style required, but I haven't found the transition too difficult. :first:

[merv]

DR vs your XR (we have both at home) is 147kg dry weight without any extras fitted vs 128kg (so its quite a bit heavier) and you can have a lower seat height if you do the lowering on the DR which helps offset the weight by carrying it a bit lower.

We've two upped on Mrs merv's DR over to the Wairarapa (prob 250km days) and its OK though not as comfy as the road bike of course, but two up on the XR is well nigh impossible over about 20km if you want your Mrs to be able to walk or do more important things afterwards.

[ducatijim]

a 5"5 65kg guy


looking forward to having something the missus can just jump on the back of a bit easier



Wow....5'5" and 65kg eh? Be very careful just wot you let ur missus jump on with that physique!

You may fine the air up on a dr a bit rareified!!:clap:

[Squiggles]

The Mrs is about your height but lighter and she's managed to ride mine at the stock height, probably be more comfy if ya shaved the seat or took the stock lowering route tho... any goodies on it? :D

[NordieBoy]

I've just been riding my DR with a stock seat and it feels tiny...

[Squiggles]

I've just been riding my DR with a stock seat and it feels tiny...

Bet your arse is sore just like all the complaining 'mericans :msn-wink:

[zeRax]

yea there is a few goodies, grab it this weekend as it turns out, if all goes to plan :D


stay tuned fellow fullas

[NordieBoy]

Bet your arse is sore just like all the complaining 'mericans :msn-wink:

Was OK today in the hills but around town it's awful compared to my Corbin sofa.

[YellowDog]

If you got a missus, there's no need to be lonely.

Just get some earplugs and don't forget to nod and smile every couple of minutes.

[cooneyr]

If you got a missus, there's no need to be lonely.

Just get some earplugs and don't forget to nod and smile every couple of minutes.

Why bother smiling - not like she can see it!

Good on you Zerax. Your Mrs will appreciate the "sofa" in comparison to the KLX seat!

Cheers R

[buggsubique]

Look forward to seeing you on it mate - you got it yet?? You'll cover some miles on it for sure! i'll have to bring the @ home for a day trip through the molesworth and Rainbow when she opens again. Wicked.

[Padmei]

Wheres you now bubbs? Don't tell me you found Marl a little um.... boring?:shutup:

[buggsubique]

Hey Padwan,

still here for now but will be living in Upper Hutt from mid Oct, back here for the weekends. Hopefully get a bit of riding in during the week with some of the Wellies & Rapa crew. Bing on the long days!

[zeRax]

Well, the saga is underway ;)!! bought meh 08 dr650 from crazy steve~, ex kb ex kb, all good !

i did have ideas about alloy panels and allsorts, but its just good as it is really, with a few things i wanna do, she'll be so lovely :>


and seeing as i crashed within first week of ownership, mods are on the fast track!

really happy with where HID ballast and my aux power control box /w switch block will sit, dash will be very sexy and minimalistic, ( or tidyish ) at a glance, sort of, with lots of goodies ;>!

bike will soon be........


HID spotlight
Trailtech vapor dash
IMS 4.9gal plastic tank black
GSX1000 k1-k3 muffler
header weld grind
39mm FCR MX carb :)!!!!! and jetting, info thanks to mx_rob on thumpertalk forums!
Stainless midpipe to muffler^
open up airbox
remove silly switches, clutch & sidestand
remove big rego plate holder gizmo tailtidy it up
b&b bash plate
oxford heated grips
alloy bars
zeta armour guards with built in led indicators~
flush led rear indicators
nickle plate a few things, here and there, oil cooler guard & hand rails

[Padmei]

Far out are you really gonna remove the clutch? You're a radical guy. Is that to stop you losing 3rd gear?

[zeRax]

hope i dont lose it ! apparently its used in 4th and 5th too ! gonna need those O_O