Which bike? DRZ400-KLX400-WR450

[Mystic13]

Thanks for the info. I got a little distracted late last week getting my bike ready for my first Rusty Nuts - Grand Challenge. The best fun I've had in a long time. I'll wander over to trademe and get this bike thing sorted. I may juist have to wait a couple of days before I go riding bikes. As you lot have suggested I'll do a couple of test rides and then go buy the thing.

Cheers

[Mystic13]

Thanks for all your posts. I'm now the proud owner of a yellow DRZ 400E. Now I need to go over it, figure out what's where and then start tinkering. I like getting a new to me bike.

[buggsubique]

a fine choice sir.

[Tony W]

Yep, second that !

...post some pics when you're ready....?

[Alpha Solo]

Great bikes, - I third that!!!

[MXNUT]

O okay , 4th that

[MXNUT]

a fine choice sir.

Buggs - Bike not sold ( must be an omen ), why not keep the DRZ add a long range fuel tank and gear it up a bit ( that will stop you hooning so much ) and you have the perfect ( light weight ) adventure bike that could be converted back into a hoon bike very quickly if required.
Who cares about the seat , I have got used to mine now and can do 5 - 600 kms in a day if i want to.

[buggsubique]

Yeah am thinking that...those exact thoughts actually. I have geared it up to 15/44 which is about as high as I want to go and still have a semi off-roadable 1st gear. Fuel tank is the big let down at the moment...about 160km on fumes at best. Sits on the road nicely at a little over half wrist.

Will suit the adv riding I like too which is finding those nooks and crannies and seeing where they go rather than being hamstrung by a heavier bike. Need to sort out some luggage too - just a decent rack. I can tie sh*t to would do it. That said, you're right on the "light" adv riding statement. Wouldn't want any less grunt once you put a bit of weight on and up the gearing.

Will keep it listed though, might explore the DR650 if it sells, but focussing now on enjoying the ride rather than riding to enjoy. Just had such a good ride last weekend taking it all in rather than "trying to get somewhere". Just a wee attitude adjustment!

[buggsubique]

Thanks for all your posts. I'm now the proud owner of a yellow DRZ 400E. Now I need to go over it, figure out what's where and then start tinkering. I like getting a new to me bike.

Make sure you disconnect all the Darwin switches - esp the stand switch. Neut switch also to help with uphill stalls. Have a look at the Thumper Talk website - there is a forum dedicated to the DRZ 400. Mostly posers with SM's (nothing against SMs!) and whole handbags full of bling stuck to their bikes, but some very good info on there for mechanicals and maint. Enjoy!