Drz400

[Padmei]

Pah bet you didn't get to mangle your speedo drive today

[Andy67]

Pah bet you didn't get to mangle your speedo drive today

do tell......

[NordieBoy]

i got some pics but only have an ipad. if i was able to email some one could hey resize and post for me?

If you use Tapatalk, you can attach pics no problems.

[Andy67]

If you use Tapatalk, you can attach pics no problems.

thanks mate

[raftn]

Hi All,

well that was the best afternoon ever

Went out to Muriwai and had a blast, soft sand leading to the beach was surprisingly tricky and deep but got through no drama. Spent time going up and down the beach until I got to grips with the bike. Still a long way to go before I would call myself anywhere near competant but managed to do some dunes, and get the bike sideways under power which was really exhilirating so spent a fair bit of time practising turns under power. i think that beach is a great place to practise sand.

the gravel road, although short was fun too and nowhere near as challenging. got alomng at a fair clip. Bike seems about righ for me and the wee thumper climbs really well.

i got some pics but only have an ipad. if i was able to email some one could hey resize and post for me?

thanks in advance and biggest thanks of all to dmoo

Welcome to the dark side.......

[Andy67]

Welcome to the dark side.......

Rogee

[Andy67]

This is me and my bike


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[dmoo1790]

This is me and my bike


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Where are the wheelie pics? Hope you washed it thoroughly when you got home. The sand and salt kills bikes real quick.

[Andy67]

Where are the wheelie pics? Hope you washed it thoroughly when you got home. The sand and salt kills bikes real quick.

No wheelie pics but I do want to work on that. The front doesn't seem to come up under power like I expected, maybe I need to shift weight back a bit further and use the clutch, what was it like with the 14 tooth sprocket ? Anyway no hurry, wheelies are down the list, I want to learn sand first.

Yes I cleaned it very thoroughly and oiled the chain. I have a good pile of black sand on the driveway, surprising amounts. I love this bike.

Will be in touch soon.

[dmoo1790]

No wheelie pics but I do want to work on that. The front doesn't seem to come up under power like I expected, maybe I need to shift weight back a bit further and use the clutch, what was it like with the 14 tooth sprocket ? Anyway no hurry, wheelies are down the list, I want to learn sand first.

Yes I cleaned it very thoroughly and oiled the chain. I have a good pile of black sand on the driveway, surprising amounts. I love this bike.

Will be in touch soon.

You want wheelie advice from the guy who can't wheelie? It's only a 400 so it will need help to get it up. Bounce the front and/or dip the clutch and weight back. The 14 tooth will help but not necessary. 14/47 gearing is good for slow technical stuff. Saves slipping the clutch.

I'm using DuPont multiuse Teflon lube on my chain. Supposed to stop dirt sticking. It's not miraculous but the chain does seem to stay a bit cleaner than with oily type lubes.

[george formby]

No wheelie pics but I do want to work on that. The front doesn't seem to come up under power like I expected, maybe I need to shift weight back a bit further and use the clutch, what was it like with the 14 tooth sprocket ? Anyway no hurry, wheelies are down the list, I want to learn sand first.

Yes I cleaned it very thoroughly and oiled the chain. I have a good pile of black sand on the driveway, surprising amounts. I love this bike.

Will be in touch soon.

No doubt the beginning of a healthy obsession. Sad to say my big bike has been neglected since we got a trailie. And yes, moving your body weight back will help float the front up....

[Andy67]

You want wheelie advice from the guy who can't wheelie? It's only a 400 so it will need help to get it up. Bounce the front and/or dip the clutch and weight back. The 14 tooth will help but not necessary. 14/47 gearing is good for slow technical stuff. Saves slipping the clutch.

I'm using DuPont multiuse Teflon lube on my chain. Supposed to stop dirt sticking. It's not miraculous but the chain does seem to stay a bit cleaner than with oily type lubes.

Cheers Dmoo, back to chain drive....will look for some chain lube..used some trick synthetic racing oil in the interim....

[dmoo1790]

Cheers Dmoo, back to chain drive....will look for some chain lube..used some trick synthetic racing oil in the interim....

Enjoy it while it's new. Chain cleaning gets old real fast on dirt bikes. I use kero and a rag but it's a pretty slow/labourious task. Anyone else out there got good chain cleaning tips?

[Andy67]

No doubt the beginning of a healthy obsession. Sad to say my big bike has been neglected since we got a trailie. And yes, moving your body weight back will help float the front up....

I was saying to a mate yesterday was THE best day on 2 wheels for years. Took my brother out as well, was awesome having turns, just like when we were kids

[Andy67]

Enjoy it while it's new. Chain cleaning gets old real fast on dirt bikes. I use kero and a rag but it's a pretty slow/labourious task. Anyone else out there got good chain cleaning tips?

Yes please !!!!!!!!!!!!