my drz400sm....

Started by ad53ggz, Sep 10 2009 12:19 PM
18 replies to this topic

  • ad53ggz

Posted 10 September 2009 - 12:19 PM

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well today i took my drz400sm out for a wee spin at the end it looked liked this....

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the damage done was my speedo wasnt reading any more.... this was my first time motocrossing ever i think i need to upgrade the suspension as i was bottoming out on the jobs also it isnt geared right at the moment has the standard sm rear gearing so need to buy a larger chain maybe and bigger sprocket. can anyone point me in the direction for the cheapest way to beef up suspension i weigh about 85ish kg with kit on i think currently uploading a few pics and a video will post them when they are up hope this is ok!

cheers

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  • ad53ggz

Posted 10 September 2009 - 12:41 PM

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i think i did not bad for my first time on motocross!

  • kenr74

Posted 10 September 2009 - 01:01 PM

#3

You are brave.

  • ptgarcia

Posted 10 September 2009 - 01:34 PM

#4

Some new springs and a little valving work and you won't bottom on those jumps. Where to have it done in Scotland I have no idea.

  • lynk

Posted 10 September 2009 - 01:55 PM

#5

Wow... your buddy had awesome timing to catch the bike right above the ground like that. So, what kind of plane was carrying you before you dropped? Last I heard, DR-Zs can't jump! :p

Looks like a lot of fun, buddy!

  • ad53ggz

Posted 10 September 2009 - 02:29 PM

#6

lol thanks for your comments he had a fair few to practice on we got to the track at about 1000 and were on it until about 1400! as i say first time on a motocross was a bit wierd(very weird) getting use to letting it slide and just relaxing, but starting to get it although need more practice:ride:

was really good fun, need to sort out suspension though... springs and recommendations? hard what lbs, progressive? valving hmmm.. not sure who i could get to do that!

  • xr6riderx

Posted 10 September 2009 - 03:43 PM

#7

Check your speedo cable at the back of the cluster where it plugs in, with all your hard jumps, etc. it probably just unhooked, its happened to me twice also when I took the SM offroad it dirt trim and was hard on the suspension.

  • Debi

Posted 10 September 2009 - 03:48 PM

#8

Now thats the way to ride an SM :banana:

OK...I need to move to Scotland :D

Just check your speedo cable where it bolts to the hub and the unit :thumbsup:

  • ad53ggz

Posted 11 September 2009 - 04:19 AM

#9

really looking forward to going out on her again but need to sort out suspension first.. really enjoyed it!

  • Harvey600

Posted 11 September 2009 - 04:41 AM

#10

Speak to Kais suspension they can help you out.Here

  • Kevbong

Posted 11 September 2009 - 05:04 AM

#11

DRZ's love to fly, but hate to land! Looks like a lot of fun tho. I wouldn't mind running a few laps on that. Always nice to see a muddy SM!

  • ad53ggz

Posted 11 September 2009 - 10:22 AM

#12

Harvey600 said:

Speak to Kais suspension they can help you out.Here

thanks will have a look

  • ad53ggz

Posted 11 September 2009 - 10:26 AM

#13

what sort of prices are we looking at here do you think?

  • Harvey600

Posted 11 September 2009 - 10:43 AM

#14

Quoted me £190 for my shock and I think it was £225 for my forks

  • ad53ggz

Posted 11 September 2009 - 11:00 AM

#15

ah ok cheers mate £415 all in what do people think the drz good enough off road to warrant this, will it comppletely bugger it up for use on road?

  • ptgarcia

Posted 11 September 2009 - 11:03 AM

#16

Suspension work is usually worth it. I only replaced the springs on my bike and it made a big difference.

  • Harvey600

Posted 11 September 2009 - 11:23 AM

#17

ad53ggz said:

ah ok cheers mate £415 all in what do people think the drz good enough off road to warrant this, will it comppletely bugger it up for use on road?

Tell them you want to set it up for Supermoto, explain what you want, it won't bugger it up for road use. You're after the best compromise possible.
Nick and the boys know their stuff!

  • ad53ggz

Posted 12 September 2009 - 03:40 AM

#18

ah ok need to start saving looks like expensive month need new clutch for tl, finish of my mini :)

  • Harvey600

Posted 12 September 2009 - 07:20 AM

#19

If you can only do one at a time, get the shock done first. :thumbsup:



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