Dr-z 400 sm [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

limbimtimwim

26th July 2008, 19:16

Coyote

27th July 2008, 18:23

Why do you want a 'proper sportsbike' again?

I'm still caught between getting a motard or a faster sportsbike. When I can actually afford it.

sosman

27th July 2008, 18:35

To do sportz bike stuff a motard can't? :wari:

White trash

27th July 2008, 18:36

Oh how I love being broke. Good luck with the sale S.

limbimtimwim

27th July 2008, 18:37

Why do you want a 'proper sportsbike' again?I want something that'd be good fun at a track day, can ride around on the roads and not have to pick my moment to pass and let's face it I'm immature and like new stuff. I wouldn't mind keeping it, but keeping 3 bikes road legal and insured is just silly and expensive.

White trash

27th July 2008, 18:39

I want something that'd be good fun at a track day, can ride around on the roads and not have to pick my moment to pass and let's face it I'm immature and like new stuff. I wouldn't mind keeping it, but keeping 3 bikes road legal and insured is just silly and expensive.
Tell ya what then, because I'm such a good mate, I'll look after it, maintain it, rego it and insure it for ya.

Then, when you want it back, you still own it!

I know, I know, I'm a good bastard.

tri boy

27th July 2008, 19:04

tri boy

27th July 2008, 19:25

Or maybe the new 750?
Aprilia is banging out some fine bits of kit IMHO
(even won Pikes Peaks this year with a modified 525).

limbimtimwim

27th July 2008, 19:40

Or maybe the new 750?
Aprilia is banging out some fine bits of kit IMHOYes, both those Aprilia's are the shit I agree. But I want something with.. um... a little less ground clearance.

CHOPPA

27th July 2008, 20:00

id trade it on my k7 gixer thou then you could be just like wt!

limbimtimwim

27th July 2008, 21:00

id trade it on my k7 gixer thou then you could be just like wt!How so? Broke and children? Don't want that quite yet thanks.

CHOPPA

27th July 2008, 21:04

haha or you could just trade your bike for mine but yeah you probably would end up all of the above

monkey99

27th July 2008, 21:45

Buy my DR-Z 400 SM K5 !

I want a (proper) sports bike again. I've rode this around Auckland a couple of times, it's totally unstoppable on those disgusting roads. I can't see how anything could be better.

It's taken me everywhere (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1444000) and back again, never gave me any trouble. Except the numberplate bracket/light broke a couple of times. It's still got warranty left.

I'm selling it on trademe. Here is a link to the auction: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=167923741

Wanna swap?

You have seen my issues with my RVF.. but its still going & ohhh so close to the racing machine you want...although its still a 400

I like the idea of the Dr.Zuki so let me know if you want to look at mine..take it for a ride etc

Morcs

28th July 2008, 10:19

These bikes are awesome. A good buy for 5k at those Kms too. Does it still have warranty?

Yoshi full system, K&N, dynojet stage 2 kit, and 3x3 mod and they go like stink.
Long stand-up wheelies in 2nd are a doddle.

Good luck with the sale. You should mention the exhaust system has like 1000kms on it.

Devil

28th July 2008, 10:23

avgas

28th July 2008, 10:33

what is the top speed for the DRZ400? 160? I may be keen for a swap but i really need a tard that does 180kph (without extending the gearing).
Dont suppose she comes with all the packs n stuff?

skelstar

28th July 2008, 11:18

Wanna swap?
Heh, the irony. Si has an RVF400 already :yes:

Crazy Steve

28th July 2008, 11:25

Sorry dude...But your bike will only have a 12mth warranty and not a 24mth warranty..

I suggest you change that part on your trade me add..

Crazy Steve

limbimtimwim

28th July 2008, 12:58

Get a motard upgrade. It's not ground clearance that's your problem, you've just got one with shite off road suspension. There are plenty of other 'tards out there with specifically road suspension that give quite a different ride. No wallowing, no massive diving.It's not shite suspension at all, I think it's good. Better than a regular DR-Z anyway. You get used to the softness pretty quick, but I don't think it wallows or bounces around.

limbimtimwim

28th July 2008, 13:00

Sorry dude...But your bike will only have a 12mth warranty and not a 24mth warranty..
I suggest you change that part on your trade me add..I've got the book with the dealer's stamp and a tick in the 24 month box.

limbimtimwim

28th July 2008, 13:04

what is the top speed for the DRZ400? 160? I may be keen for a swap but i really need a tard that does 180kph (without extending the gearing).Hah! The only way it'll do 180 in it's current form is if you chuck it out of a plane. I've seen 150km/h. If you took a tooth off it'd do 160 I think. If you modified it I think 180 would be possible.
Dont suppose she comes with all the packs n stuff?No, you don't want them anyway. Shitty Oxford crap.

limbimtimwim

28th July 2008, 13:08

Good luck with the sale. You should mention the exhaust system has like 1000kms on it.I have, thanks. Still much tidier than the old one.

Skunk

28th July 2008, 13:23

Good luck with the sale. I've had little interest in my Z1000 so I hope yours goes better. I'd be interested if I was cashed up.

Crazy Steve

28th July 2008, 13:31

I've got the book with the dealer's stamp and a tick in the 24 month box.

And ? ?

Ask Suzuki Nz....

They will tell you different....12mths is 12mths..

Sorry...Im not trying to ruin your sale...I think its a great price....

Crazy Steve

limbimtimwim

28th July 2008, 15:00

And ? ?
Ask Suzuki Nz....
They will tell you different....12mths is 12mths..So why do you think it has a 12 month warranty? What makes you so sure?
Sorry...Im not trying to ruin your sale...I think its a great price....I know you aren't. It's cool. I was thinking the price was a little high actually.

boomer

28th July 2008, 15:04

Long stand-up wheelies in 2nd are a doddle.

That 3x3 modification must make a stink of a difference then cos i could JUST get the mofo up on power in first..!!

great commuter... good luck with the sale.

Morcs

28th July 2008, 16:04

That 3x3 modification must make a stink of a difference then cos i could JUST get the mofo up on power in first..!!

First is a doddle, just twist the throttle. Second is a doddle too, slam the throttle upon as you rise of of the seat and go hard. First gear is too short.

Morcs

28th July 2008, 16:05

And ? ?

Ask Suzuki Nz....

They will tell you different....12mths is 12mths..

Sorry...Im not trying to ruin your sale...I think its a great price....

Crazy Steve

So why do you think it has a 12 month warranty? What makes you so sure?I know you aren't. It's cool. I was thinking the price was a little high actually.

It is a 2 year warranty. Unlimited Kms.

Crazy Steve

28th July 2008, 16:16

It is a 2 year warranty. Unlimited Kms.

Nooooooooooooooooooooo ! !

Crazy Steve

Crazy Steve

28th July 2008, 16:27

So why do you think it has a 12 month warranty? What makes you so sure?I know you aren't. It's cool. I was thinking the price was a little high actually.

It is a 2 year warranty. Unlimited Kms.

Now most people think that a New bike has 2year warranty/Unlimited kms...

And when you ask the average dealer what the warranty peroid of one these bikes are they might tell you 24mths..

Now that would be wrong...And why do I know this...Because people like Winja and I know more about Suzuki's than the average dealers does..! ! !

We read the books and read the sites...

How do you get a 24mth warranty...You buy a 650 Savage/Dr/Sv and above, then you will have a 24mth warranty.

Soooooooo ring 0800789854(SuzukiNz) and ask on of the warranty techs how long the warranty is..

And you will find it is 12mths....Which is 12mths not 24mths..

Crazy Steve..

boomer

28th July 2008, 17:15

First is a doddle, just twist the throttle. Second is a doddle too, slam the throttle upon as you rise of of the seat and go hard. First gear is too short.

well.. i couldnt too it in 2nd; maybe i'm too fat. To make up for my obesity i use my litres HP :wari:

Morcs

28th July 2008, 19:54

Now most people think that a New bike has 2year warranty/Unlimited kms...

And when you ask the average dealer what the warranty peroid of one these bikes are they might tell you 24mths..

Now that would be wrong...And why do I know this...Because people like Winja and I know more about Suzuki's than the average dealers does..! ! !

We read the books and read the sites...

How do you get a 24mth warranty...You buy a 650 Savage/Dr/Sv and above, then you will have a 24mth warranty.

Soooooooo ring 0800789854(SuzukiNz) and ask on of the warranty techs how long the warranty is..

And you will find it is 12mths....Which is 12mths not 24mths..

Crazy Steve..

Pictures speak louder than words :msn-wink:
from my own DRZ warranty booklet:

Crazy Steve

28th July 2008, 21:29

Pictures speak louder than words :msn-wink:
from my own DRZ warranty booklet:

Did you ring the 0800 Number and ask the Suzuki man that would be paying for any said warranty repair ? ? ? ?

If you did the Suzuki man would tell you that your dealer has made a mistake...

Crazy Steve...

SKIDA//00

29th July 2008, 08:32

Did you ring the 0800 Number and ask the Suzuki man that would be paying for any said warranty repair ? ? ? ?

If you did the Suzuki man would tell you that your dealer has made a mistake...

Crazy Steve...

i am the suzuki man an your wrong crazy steve,the DR-Z400SM has 24mths unlimited km warranty.......

Morcs

29th July 2008, 10:10

Did you ring the 0800 Number and ask the Suzuki man that would be paying for any said warranty repair ? ? ? ?

If you did the Suzuki man would tell you that your dealer has made a mistake...

Crazy Steve...

Either way, its there on paper. Someone would have to swallow the cost, and legally it wouldnt be me.

though warranties dont cover shit these days. Piston seizures arent covered which farks me off.

limbimtimwim

29th July 2008, 10:57

How do you get a 24mth warranty...You buy a 650 Savage/Dr/Sv and above, then you will have a 24mth warranty.Dear Crazy Steve,

The regular DR-Z does indeed have a 12 month warranty. The subtlety you are not aware of is that the SM model has a 24 month warranty. Since this is an SM model, it has a 24 month unlimited KMs warranty. Check with Suzuki yourself if you like.

I know you were only trying to save me and a perhaps a prospective buyer grief in the event of warranty claim, however in this case all you have done is caused confusion.

Crasherfromwayback

29th July 2008, 15:00

Has a 24 month unlimited km's warranty.

Crazy Steve

29th July 2008, 18:06

Dear Crazy Steve,

The regular DR-Z does indeed have a 12 month warranty. The subtlety you are not aware of is that the SM model has a 24 month warranty. Since this is an SM model, it has a 24 month unlimited KMs warranty. Check with Suzuki yourself if you like.

I know you were only trying to save me and a perhaps a prospective buyer grief in the event of warranty claim, however in this case all you have done is caused confusion.

No a Regular Drz400e has 3mths warranty....

And I know even the dealers think its 24mths....But hey ive rang SUZUKI NZ TWICE NOW AND THEY SAY 12MTHS is 12MTHS ! ! !

Crazy Steve

Crazy Steve

29th July 2008, 18:07

Either way, its there on paper. Someone would have to swallow the cost, and legally it wouldnt be me.

though warranties dont cover shit these days. Piston seizures arent covered which farks me off.

Did you ring the toll free number ? ?

I have twice....And been told 12MTHS ! !

Crazy Steve..

Crasherfromwayback

29th July 2008, 18:29

Did you ring the toll free number ? ?

I have twice....And been told 12MTHS ! !

Crazy Steve..

I think the person you may've spoken to could be confused then Steve. A DRZ400S was 24 months as is the SM. The street legal enduro version is 12 months.

Morcs

29th July 2008, 19:54

Did you ring the toll free number ? ?

I have twice....And been told 12MTHS ! !

Crazy Steve..

A warranty booked, signed and stamped 24 months versus someone on the end of a phone line.

I know which one would stand up in court if someone tried telling me I was covered in the second year.

Its 24 months. accept it, and lets keep this on topic - LBTW is trying to sell his bike, and you are trying to put doubt on the warranty period.

CHOPPA

29th July 2008, 20:34

hes loving his bike being at the top of the section! im gonna find my ad and tell everyone i think its got a 24 year warranty

boomer

29th July 2008, 20:35

hes loving his bike being at the top of the section! im gonna find my ad and tell everyone i think its got a 24 year warranty

if its for the gixxer, it'll have evaporated well before 24mnths.. :P

limbimtimwim

29th July 2008, 20:42

if its for the gixxer, it'll have evaporated well before 24mnths.. :PMy next bike will have a 24 second warranty. I can see how it will go...

"See sir, it starts, it runs. Don't mind that odd noise. What? This moustache isn't fake. I am glad you paid me in dollars cash. We are out of here! Jeeves! Drive.. Drive very very fast, but no need to drive far."

monkey99

30th July 2008, 19:10

LOL brilliance, A love faulty towers..even better with bike trash talk:hug:

I might put that warranty on mine if i get an offer before 2mara:scooter:

24 minutes..just enough for them to get to... say Lower Hutt from where I am..:wacko:

Crazy Steve

30th July 2008, 20:47

I think the person you may've spoken to could be confused then Steve. A DRZ400S was 24 months as is the SM. The street legal enduro version is 12 months.

A warranty booked, signed and stamped 24 months versus someone on the end of a phone line.

I know which one would stand up in court if someone tried telling me I was covered in the second year.

Its 24 months. accept it, and lets keep this on topic - LBTW is trying to sell his bike, and you are trying to put doubt on the warranty period.

Ok I give up...

But ive ask this question to may people..Including Suzuki Nz...

And it dosnt help...When teh average dealer dosnt know what they are selling..

Im sori..

Crazy Steve

Crasherfromwayback

30th July 2008, 20:54

Ok I give up...

But ive ask this question to may people..Including Suzuki Nz...

And it dosnt help...When teh average dealer dosnt know what they are selling..

Im sori..

Crazy Steve

I know what I sell mate! And we've done warranty jobs on DRZ400's that are into their second year of warranty...so I think I've got it right!

AlBundy

31st July 2008, 17:07

LBTW, you're about a month late...

I'da been on this but alas, poor timing...

Where did you get your tail light from?

Crazy Steve

31st July 2008, 17:43

I know what I sell mate! And we've done warranty jobs on DRZ400's that are into their second year of warranty...so I think I've got it right!

Im not saying you Pete..

Im saying the Suzuki guys that have told me 12mths ! ! ! !

Crazy Steve..

limbimtimwim

31st July 2008, 22:55

Where did you get your tail light from?http://www.langstonracing.com/

It really is an improvement, it's much brighter, stronger and a hell of a lot less ugly.

AlBundy

1st August 2008, 15:20

Thanks for that.

Methinks me'll have to invest in one...

limbimtimwim

13th August 2008, 06:16

Sold!

10fc

Morcs

13th August 2008, 10:01

get what ya wanted for it?

limbimtimwim

13th August 2008, 11:20

get what ya wanted for it?Anything past $5K was a bonus. Wish I could keep it really, it's good for running errands.

merv

13th August 2008, 12:54

Anything past $5K was a bonus. Wish I could keep it really, it's good for running errands.

What was the problem keeping it, do you need a bigger garage like we all do?

limbimtimwim

13th August 2008, 17:45

What was the problem keeping it, do you need a bigger garage like we all do?I don't have a garage. I can't see the monetary sense in having 3 bikes road legal and insured. There are not enough hours in the year to use them all properly.

monkey99

13th August 2008, 19:10

I don't have a garage. I can't see the monetary sense in having 3 bikes road legal and insured. There are not enough hours in the year to use them all properly.

:shifty:What else ya got:shifty:

:dodge:

Str8 Jacket

13th August 2008, 19:12

Congrats on the sale dude! :niceone:

limbimtimwim

13th August 2008, 20:19

:shifty:What else ya got:shifty::dodge:Um, you know.

'Cept mine goes.

monkey99

13th August 2008, 20:30

whoa..I'll consider that slap as a free coupon & "do come again"

I've just suspended the rego on mine also..and critical ingredients are slowly coming together..now I'll be happy & back on the road in November at worst:banana:

I really have enjoyed this thread.. the 2ing and the fro-ing with Steve & warranties ~ classic ~

limbimtimwim

13th August 2008, 21:22

I've just suspended the rego on mine also..and critical ingredients are slowly coming together..now I'll be happy & back on the road in November at worst:banana:The RVF is a bit of an a-hole of a bike really. Small and fiddly. And all you have is the Haynes manual to go on, unless your Japanese is good. Mine is road legal at the moment, it's all I've got to get around on for awhile. Good fun.