THINKING OF GETTING A DRZ WANT TO KNOW IF THE
BIKE WILL STALL IN LOW RPM IN 2OR 3RD.
STALLING
Started by JOE, Mar 31 2000 05:25 AM
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Posted 31 March 2000 - 05:25 AM
THINKING OF GETTING A DRZ WANT TO KNOW IF THE
BIKE WILL STALL IN LOW RPM IN 2OR 3RD.
Posted 31 March 2000 - 07:39 AM
I haven't had any problems with stalling. The first 20 miles or so I had a few problems, but I have ridden about 200 miles since and haven't had a problem.
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Originally posted by JOE:
THINKING OF GETTING A DRZ WANT TO KNOW IF THE
BIKE WILL STALL IN LOW RPM IN 2OR 3RD.
THINKING OF GETTING A DRZ WANT TO KNOW IF THE
BIKE WILL STALL IN LOW RPM IN 2OR 3RD.
Posted 31 March 2000 - 08:10 AM
Joe,
I have a WR400 with YZ timing. I rode my friends brand new DRZ two weeks ago and was amazed how forgiving the engine was. It didn't stall at low speeds, down hill, nearly as easy as my WR. The power was VERY smooth and controllable. But, then when you get on the gas, HOLD ON BABY! About as fast as my WR!
Awesome engine!
Now the suspension on the other hand...
Bryan...
I have a WR400 with YZ timing. I rode my friends brand new DRZ two weeks ago and was amazed how forgiving the engine was. It didn't stall at low speeds, down hill, nearly as easy as my WR. The power was VERY smooth and controllable. But, then when you get on the gas, HOLD ON BABY! About as fast as my WR!
Awesome engine!
Now the suspension on the other hand...
Bryan...
Posted 02 April 2000 - 06:41 AM
stalling is not a factor.....
especially with the "E" model, he he!
this brings about a pretty funny story. i was racing my buddy through the woods and we came around a turn and this big water hole appeared. i got a little over-zealous with the brakes and actually did stall the bike....in the middle of the water. while balancing the bike, i pulled in on the clutch lever, hit the magic button and was gone.....without getting my boots wet and , more importantly, without allowing my friend to PASS 
really the bike just does not stall very easily.
especially with the "E" model, he he!
this brings about a pretty funny story. i was racing my buddy through the woods and we came around a turn and this big water hole appeared. i got a little over-zealous with the brakes and actually did stall the bike....in the middle of the water. while balancing the bike, i pulled in on the clutch lever, hit the magic button and was gone.....without getting my boots wet and , more importantly, without allowing my friend to PASS really the bike just does not stall very easily.
Posted 02 April 2000 - 07:20 AM
Those kind of stories are the ones I hate most about the DRZ! Just like on my old XR650L you can actually hit the start button and continue on before the bike even comes to a stop!
Seriously though, the DRZ has the same carb as the WR400. And all those vent hoses sticking out the bottom have been known to suck a little water into the engine when stalling the bike in deep water with the hoses submerged. Just an FYI to look out for.
When folks have this happen, the bike seems to start back up OK. But, when they change the oil, their are hints of water in the oil. Some have been re-routing the hoses to vent from a higher location. Personally, I just try and not stall in water. So, I'd change the oil if I were you. At least check the dip stick to see if it's milky or bubbly.
By the way, I did completely submerge my WR under a river in Crested Butte Colorado last year (I was submerged too), but that's another story.
Bryan...
Seriously though, the DRZ has the same carb as the WR400. And all those vent hoses sticking out the bottom have been known to suck a little water into the engine when stalling the bike in deep water with the hoses submerged. Just an FYI to look out for.
When folks have this happen, the bike seems to start back up OK. But, when they change the oil, their are hints of water in the oil. Some have been re-routing the hoses to vent from a higher location. Personally, I just try and not stall in water. So, I'd change the oil if I were you. At least check the dip stick to see if it's milky or bubbly.
By the way, I did completely submerge my WR under a river in Crested Butte Colorado last year (I was submerged too), but that's another story.
Bryan...
