Fully dirt?

Started by Jase09, Jul 15 2009 02:42 AM
14 replies to this topic

  • Jase09

Posted 15 July 2009 - 02:42 AM

#1


How many of you guys/girls run your DRZs fully dirt? Im getting a DRZ400E soon and will be riding dirt for about a year untill i can get my licence what does everyone think? very good?

Ill only be riding trails so mostly forrestry/logging dirt roads plus some hillclimbs. Any advice/opinions on what you think will be great

Cheers Jason

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  • kman780

Posted 15 July 2009 - 03:56 AM

#2

I run my S in full dirt, its great but its heavy compared to other dirt bikes and if you don't do any mods to the DRZ its a little bit of a dog in the dirt....

I like it because I can ride to the trails and ride home....

Do the 3x3 and jetting get protection for the cases and rads and see what happens.

  • rockchucker22

Posted 15 July 2009 - 04:13 AM

#3

My drz is pretty much a dirt only bike. the motor is a tractor and works great offroad. The suspension is too soft and will need to be set up proper.:thumbsup:

  • john ryals

Posted 15 July 2009 - 04:31 AM

#4

:ride: I run mine for just dirt,rad guards,jetting&airbox mod,locktight fixes,handguards,case savers,skidplate,knobbies,dunlop 606's,kickstart kit,love the tractor motor uphills,great bike;still onroad leaglewise.foldable mirror,muffler tip,dialed in susp,07 S........:ride: :banana: :thumbsup:

  • chooken

Posted 15 July 2009 - 05:22 AM

#5

dirt ..dirt .. more dirt

  • HOOD

Posted 15 July 2009 - 06:25 AM

#6

Dirt is our friend!

  • Regalman

Posted 15 July 2009 - 06:34 AM

#7

Luckily your looking at the E model... it's a much better start for a dirt only setup than the S model.... since if you started with an S you would end up spending a ton of money getting the S model to be more like the E model.

  • harjp1959

Posted 15 July 2009 - 06:38 AM

#8

Jase09 said:

Ill only be riding trails so mostly forrestry/logging dirt roads plus some hillclimbs.
The E model is perfect for that kind of riding. Very reliable, low maintenance, will go anywhere. You're going to have fun! Enjoy! :ride:

  • 1978Rider

Posted 15 July 2009 - 06:38 AM

#9

I'm 99.9% dirt.

People complain about the DRZ in the dirt but the DRZ is worse of a road bike then a dirt bike.

I think it's an awesome dirt bike.

  • E.Marquez

Posted 15 July 2009 - 12:27 PM

#10

2003 S nothing but single track and other off road only stuff. Has not had a plate or tail light in years.

Garage has pictures, though they are a bit old now.

Great bike for having fun off road.. You want to win national level races; there are better choices for sure... But learn to ride a DRZ off road,, and have fun while you’re at it.
Bottom line, if you and the DRZ cannot make it down a trail, up a hill, over an obstacle,, It's not the bikes fault.

  • bill1960

Posted 15 July 2009 - 05:18 PM

#11

Jase09 said:

How many of you guys/girls run your DRZs fully dirt? Im getting a DRZ400E soon and will be riding dirt for about a year untill i can get my licence what does everyone think? very good?

Ill only be riding trails so mostly forrestry/logging dirt roads plus some hillclimbs. Any advice/opinions on what you think will be great

Cheers Jason

Given the new Aussie E still has the FCR what's the general consensus here as to appropriate engine mods for mainly dirt riding
Will a BB kit add usable power for this application?
Alternatively, would upgrading the suspension come before the BB when it comes to overall performance ?

  • fetid_swamp

Posted 16 July 2009 - 12:17 AM

#12

bill1960 said:

Alternatively, would upgrading the suspension come before the BB when it comes to overall performance ?

unless you are the 70kg rider the bike was seemingly designed for.
YES
:banana:

also keep good qual mx tyres on it. then think about BB

  • chooken

Posted 16 July 2009 - 02:29 AM

#13

suspension before power

  • getsmacked

Posted 20 July 2009 - 08:54 AM

#14

i have 03 E and i ride only dirt. ocotillo wells is perdy much my back yard and ride nearly everyday. handles everything i throw at it, hills, soft sand what ever it maybe drz powers through it.

  • mkorn

Posted 20 July 2009 - 09:39 AM

#15

i ride my stock S 80% dirt roads/trail and i weight 220. yes the suspension is soft but i am aerodynamically challenged so i dont jump it and i avoid the whoops. i have only bottomed it out once threw a whoop section after 5600 miles of riding it.
it is a good bike for cruising the back roads and riding trails. if you plan on riding it like an MX'er then you will need to upgrade the suspension.



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