Oh dear...

**george formby** · 16th March 2012, 15:10

Originally Posted by placidfemme

lol I expected nothing less, tis KB afterall!

Yeah what I left out was it was dirt cheap (like real cheap) because it needs a new head, and old owner couldn't (or wouldn't?) pay RRP and labour, so bargain for me and already have the parts sourced and ordered (I'm good at my job... especially when it's for me), so hopefully by Easter it will be running! Not really in a rush as I need to pay for all the parts as well as get the gear (Boots and helmet at least)

That is nothing more than rubbing salt into the wound.

No such thing as a cheap DRZ on trademe, certainly not a road legal one which I need. I do, I really, really need one..

**placidfemme** · 16th March 2012, 15:10

Originally Posted by thecharmed01

Woohooooooooo! Another convert to the dark side!

Where are you based?

I'm currently based in Napier, yeah kind of plan is to fix it up and sell it and then buy either an 125,150 or 250, something a little lighter! But for now when the DRZ is fixed it will be my for fun toy!

**placidfemme** · 16th March 2012, 15:11

Originally Posted by george formby

That is nothing more than rubbing salt into the wound.

No such thing as a cheap DRZ on trademe, certainly not a road legal one which I need. I do, I really, really need one..

Mine is not the SM model, so not road legal at all. If you are keen on a conversion I may be happy to talk business in a few weeks once it's all new and stuff, everything is being replaced with OEM parts and done by a qualified mechanic so will be top notch

**george formby** · 16th March 2012, 15:13

Originally Posted by placidfemme

Mine is not the SM model, so not road legal at all. If you are keen on a conversion I may be happy to talk business in a few weeks once it's all new and stuff, everything is being replaced with OEM parts and done by a qualified mechanic so will be top notch

I held my breath when I spotted your penultimate post. Just got to sell the nasty, angry KDX now. Or part ex.....

**placidfemme** · 16th March 2012, 15:28

Originally Posted by george formby

I held my breath when I spotted your penultimate post. Just got to sell the nasty, angry KDX now. Or part ex.....

Which KDX is it and year?

**george formby** · 16th March 2012, 15:31

Originally Posted by placidfemme

Which KDX is it and year?

A rough & ready 250 SR about 94 I guess. I basically found it the back of a shed & all I have done is get it running properly, carb float & pilot jet were way off. Only had the chance to ride it half a dozen times hence the need for a road legal trailie..

**placidfemme** · 16th March 2012, 15:33

Originally Posted by george formby

A rough & ready 250 SR about 94 I guess. I basically found it the back of a shed & all I have done is get it running properly, carb float & pilot jet were way off. Only had the chance to ride it half a dozen times hence the need for a road legal trailie..

Hmmm I'll keep that in mind, dirty lil 2 smoker, reminds me of my KR150E...

**george formby** · 16th March 2012, 15:54

Originally Posted by placidfemme

Hmmm I'll keep that in mind, dirty lil 2 smoker, reminds me of my KR150E...

It ain't little but it is hilarious to ride.

**placidfemme** · 16th March 2012, 15:57

Originally Posted by george formby

It ain't little but it is hilarious to ride.

Sweet.

My DRZ just arrived, ran the chasis and it's a 2007 not a 2003 as the guy said, minter for me! Cosmetics are a bit shitty, but won't take much to make good again, engine is not as bad as we first thought, So might work out better than I imagined!

*does a little happy dance*

**george formby** · 16th March 2012, 15:59

Ooh, piccies soon.

**Newbi** · 16th March 2012, 16:26

Originally Posted by placidfemme

Exactly... guess I should buy a helmet now

I have 3 helmets here, all brand new, we had a dirt bike momentarily and no one but me rode it so it was traded for my Intruder. So we have 3 dirtbike helmets, 1 small 1 medium and 1 large.

**placidfemme** · 16th March 2012, 16:45

Originally Posted by Newbi

I have 3 helmets here, all brand new, we had a dirt bike momentarily and no one but me rode it so it was traded for my Intruder. So we have 3 dirtbike helmets, 1 small 1 medium and 1 large.

Ahh, unfortunatley they are all too big for my peanut sized head!

And yup pics will come soon, as mentioned cosmetically it looks a bit rough, just needs a new rear mudguard and front number plate, and some new grips and a clutch lever, and might have the seat re-covered as it has some tears in it. And that's the cosmetics done. Don't think I will even bother with graphics (they have all been pulled off).

Engine-wise needs a new head, all the top end gaskets, cam's, valves and piston rings. Only the head is super pricey (about $1100 RRP), but got a few options on the go. Labor is not an issue, so yeah, watch this space