[Archive] DRZ SM 2005-2010

[heyjezza]

changing the seat won't have a dramatic impact on seat height right?

 

seems like some bros here who 1.7m still have to tiptoe.

 

edit: just to share ... suzuki japan states their drz400sm is 870mm high .. which is only 20mm off the agent drz400sm (890mm) .. that's still .. really really high. anyway to bring it down?

 

truth is, i'm not looking to go offroad .. i just want a fun commuter. currently riding a very practical and functional naked that while cheap to run, is no fun.

[BottleCap]

for me i wan a taller seat

[CR7]

I'm using 15T/38T for almost a yr. Got my 38T stealth sprocket thru supermoto.sg mo last time. Done touring on it. Can constant 130~140, no problem. Pick up still okay and I am not light weight either.

 

any idea if there's a 38/39T for JT sprocket?

 

hw much juzzwheels charge for wrapping the whole bike? mus b ex rite? mmm wonder any1 here wanna xchange coverset wif me...aiyah,,desprate larr,, i wan a black coverset.. any1 wanna trade wit a white 1?? pm me or ring me @96686216

 

i want a white coverset but toobad my tank has a slight dent:cry:

[PeRiLoUs]

hi bros, can the drz400sm be lowered? i'm vertically challenged (1.65m). i tried the bike at a shop and had to tiptoe on flat ground .. felt like i was going to fall over any time .. which means i'm f**ked the moment upslope/downslope.

 

i heard one way is to cut the springs, but that will dmg the suspension .. is there any other way? those in the know please share thank you!

 

not to worry bro. i'm only 1.6m. only soften the suspension for comfort. did nothing else to lower it.

 

and i can barely tiptoe (on the tip of my toes) on BOTH feet.

 

u'll get used to it soon. its a scrambler after all.

[kokkikok]

Sorry guys.. how do you guy know when to change gear.. i suppose DRZ dun have a PRM guage rite?

[DM]

changing the seat won't have a dramatic impact on seat height right?

 

seems like some bros here who 1.7m still have to tiptoe.

 

edit: just to share ... suzuki japan states their drz400sm is 870mm high .. which is only 20mm off the agent drz400sm (890mm) .. that's still .. really really high. anyway to bring it down?

 

the seat height helps. you could also buy a suspension linkage that lowers the bike, http://www.koubalink.com/ but must buy online.

 

 

Sorry guys.. how do you guy know when to change gear.. i suppose DRZ dun have a RPM guage rite?

 

use speed to gauge. 1st gear pull till 20, 2nd to 40+, 3rd to 70, 4th to 90 then switch to 5th gear, i guess. but confirmed 4th gear needs 85-90 before switching or else the engine lugs with insufficient throttle. this is on stock gearing and sprockets..

Edited October 31, 2009 by DM

[quraisy]

not to worry bro. i'm only 1.6m. only soften the suspension for comfort. did nothing else to lower it.

 

and i can barely tiptoe (on the tip of my toes) on BOTH feet.

 

u'll get used to it soon. its a scrambler after all.

 

hahah..i'm 1.7m,,no problem at all ridin the bike..

 

sometimes..u can feel like you are riding an african twin..

[adamant1988]

the seat height helps. you could also buy a suspension linkage that lowers the bike, http://www.koubalink.com/ but must buy online.

 

 

 

 

use speed to gauge. 1st gear pull till 20, 2nd to 40+, 3rd to 70, 4th to 90 then switch to 5th gear, i guess. but confirmed 4th gear needs 85-90 before switching or else the engine lugs with insufficient throttle. this is on stock gearing and sprockets..

 

 

wow my 4th can barely hit 75 even..it sound damn stressful on the engine.

[kokkikok]

Sorry then wat speed can it reach on 5th gear? and wat is the max speed on 1st? any1 tried?

[richard_teh1986]

hmmm.. tried 142km/hr max on 5th gear.. but tk quite long to reach 142km/hr..

[DM]

i hit 153km/hr last week (but i won't say where ) that was with my givi box behind and me pulling back on the bars to steady the wobbly steering. wanted to wait awhile longer for it to hit 155 as most ppl did with stock but i was afraid i might lose control of the steering, had to ease off the throttle and coast back to 90+..

 

damned i need a more stable bike..

[WawanAprilia]

i hit 153km/hr last week (but i won't say where ) that was with my givi box behind and me pulling back on the bars to steady the wobbly steering. wanted to wait awhile longer for it to hit 155 as most ppl did with stock but i was afraid i might lose control of the steering, had to ease off the throttle and coast back to 90+..

 

damned i need a more stable bike..

Sometimes im afraid i might fell if i cant control the steer man ... Quite wobbly at high speed ..

[ET]

Cut your shrouds and get your tyres up with its correct PSI.

[konspire]

i hit 153km/hr last week (but i won't say where ) that was with my givi box behind and me pulling back on the bars to steady the wobbly steering. wanted to wait awhile longer for it to hit 155 as most ppl did with stock but i was afraid i might lose control of the steering, had to ease off the throttle and coast back to 90+..

 

damned i need a more stable bike..

 

whoa bro. u very brave de. for me 105 - 110 kmh i already pulling my handle bar to keep me seated. some more wif my kappa box....i dare not open my throttle more...

[DM]

Cut your shrouds and get your tyres up with its correct PSI.

 

cut liao loh, tyres also correct pressure, the bike design just isn't meant for high speeds la

[Raptor]

The DRZ with an FCR39 that is properly jetted and an aftermarket full system exhaust can hit 173 KMH and is still stable... just make sure that the front tyre is at least a DOT race approved type.

[SparkerS1]

cut liao loh, tyres also correct pressure, the bike design just isn't meant for high speeds la

 

depending on how much the wind resistance too.

 

can ask palmer how fast i can hold on:angel:

[Raptor]

Latest update from EZ Sports...

 

Chong Aik Roadracing Round 4 Supermotard races postponed to the later half of this month.

 

Kupcais and pocketbike races on Sunday 15th Nov 2009.

Edited November 3, 2009 by Raptor

[kucari]

hi all...got a drz n this' my 1st ever scram..(noob question alert)

 

e-braked n skidded ard like a wet fish...any tips on e-braking on a scram..?or is it actually normal just like any other bike just that its me thats not skillful enough?hee..

 

thanx in advance..

[SparkerS1]

any tips on e-braking on a scram..?..

 

go for defensive riding course?

[adamant1988]

go for defensive riding course?

 

bring it to trail u will get full control of the bike..fish tail the back is jus a common thing nothing to worry abt..and nt jus defensive riding course

[karmatrix]

hi all...got a drz n this' my 1st ever scram..(noob question alert)

 

e-braked n skidded ard like a wet fish...any tips on e-braking on a scram..?or is it actually normal just like any other bike just that its me thats not skillful enough?hee..

 

thanx in advance..

 

With a motard good handling, the rider will tend to brake later and make change direction faster...the problem is the that the whole weight of the rider and the bike is so high up, it will often suffer fork dive or fishtail when doing e-brakes.

 

For me, I will also use both brakes, even for E-brake.The key is prgressiveness to applying the front and rear..once you feel the rear sliding, let go of the rear and use only the front. it will take some practice..get used to the nature of the bike first.

[e_gen_e]

hi all...got a drz n this' my 1st ever scram..(noob question alert)

 

e-braked n skidded ard like a wet fish...any tips on e-braking on a scram..?or is it actually normal just like any other bike just that its me thats not skillful enough?hee..

 

thanx in advance..

 

in addition to karmatrix's post, are u using stock tires? stock tires are quite slippery IMO.

 

Do check your tire pressure too. A high tire pressure will cause your tire to skid upon hard braking.

 

cheers,

eugene

[PeRiLoUs]

bring it to trail u will get full control of the bike..fish tail the back is jus a common thing nothing to worry abt..and nt jus defensive riding course

 

yea. do try going offroad. it trains u to counter yr fish tails.

 

btw, i might be going offroad with sum motards this cuming sat. anyone interested in joining do pm me.

[SparkerS1]

bring it to trail u will get full control of the bike..fish tail the back is jus a common thing nothing to worry abt

 

fishtail while braking nothing to worry?

sh1t happens:dozed: