[Archive] DRZ SM 2005-2010

[chowjibye]

hi guys

 

i feel my rear suspension kinda soft/saggy.. like when you start to move of, the weight shifts to the rear too much and kinda gives me a scary feel like lost of steering, even with little throttling.

 

what can i or a mechanic do? theres a canister on the rear shox.. does it need servicing like topping up gas into it?

 

the front forks servicing need to do what and will cost how much?

and also rear shox servincing need to do what and how much?

Edited March 4, 2010 by chowjibye

[kaginah]

hi guys

 

i feel my rear suspension kinda soft/saggy.. like when you start to move of, the weight shifts to the rear too much and kinda gives me a scary feel like lost of steering, even with little throttling.

 

what can i or a mechanic do? theres a canister on the rear shox.. does it need servicing like topping up gas into it?

 

the front forks servicing need to do what and will cost how much?

and also rear shox servincing need to do what and how much?

 

I'm ordering springs, u wanna join me? It hasn't been shipped yet..

Reply fast!

else u can increase compression also.

i have mine 1 click from max

Edited March 4, 2010 by kaginah

[overcrash]

how much for the fork bleeder?

 

hi adamant1988, fork bleeders would be ard the range of 28-30.

to be confirm once i get my necessary information.

 

I'm ordering springs, u wanna join me? It hasn't been shipped yet..

Reply fast!

else u can increase compression also.

i have mine 1 click from max

 

rear spring ? ohlins ? now you are tempting me !

 

but is it better to change the whole rear shock ? or just the rear spring ?

or does it depends on what you wanna achieve ?

[kaginah]

hi adamant1988, fork bleeders would be ard the range of 28-30.

to be confirm once i get my necessary information.

 

 

 

rear spring ? ohlins ? now you are tempting me !

 

but is it better to change the whole rear shock ? or just the rear spring ?

or does it depends on what you wanna achieve ?

 

 

Got more dough to spare, change shock to ohlins. Abt 1.3 k

dun bear to spend that cold hard cash, Change spring and increase compression. A good enhancement from stock. abt 200 bucks and below including shipping. Labour can DIY or can go to mech.

[biting_point]

hi guys

 

i feel my rear suspension kinda soft/saggy.. like when you start to move of, the weight shifts to the rear too much and kinda gives me a scary feel like lost of steering, even with little throttling.

 

what can i or a mechanic do? theres a canister on the rear shox.. does it need servicing like topping up gas into it?

 

the front forks servicing need to do what and will cost how much?

and also rear shox servincing need to do what and how much?

 

try adjusting it first.. there's preload, rebound and compression to play with for rear suspension..

 

front forks normally change oil seals and oil which costs abt $120.. if too soft, you can try changing to thicker fork oil or a higher spring rate..

 

rear will be more complicated as like you said the canister.. it'll be bleeded and top up with nitrogen.. seals and oil will be changed too..

rear will be slight more expensive, say abt $250??

 

rear spring ? ohlins ? now you are tempting me !

 

but is it better to change the whole rear shock ? or just the rear spring ?

or does it depends on what you wanna achieve ?

 

Change the whole shock.. when you change just spring only, you need to service the rear suspension.. whole thing cost abt $500 with springs..

 

Save up a little more and go for the big bang..!!

 

Got more dough to spare, change shock to ohlins. Abt 1.3 k

dun bear to spend that cold hard cash, Change spring and increase compression. A good enhancement from stock. abt 200 bucks and below including shipping. Labour can DIY or can go to mech.

 

changing springs will not increase compression but just the preload..

compression is controlled by the valves inside the shock..

 

changing to a thicker oil will harden to compression and rebound settings..

[adamant1988]

i serviced my rear shock before at ard $320 at mezzo..which they change oil seal,shock oil and pump with nitrogen..that was on my old bike(wr2)..nt sure abt drz..shld be ard the range.

[kaginah]

i serviced my rear shock before at ard $320 at mezzo..which they change oil seal,shock oil and pump with nitrogen..that was on my old bike(wr2)..nt sure abt drz..shld be ard the range.

 

Yup of course change spring will require u to rebuild also.

many ppl also say change whole shock but i dun really wanna spend so much.

that few hundred bucks more can buy meself a fcr maybe?

my quote from racewerks is $380 with all in with ohlins oil for rear shock rebuild.

[Angel_of_sin]

just bought my DRZ!!! like to ask if the aftermarket headlights ( acerbis ,etc ) can it pass roadblocks and inspections ?

[PeRiLoUs]

just bought my DRZ!!! like to ask if the aftermarket headlights ( acerbis ,etc ) can it pass roadblocks and inspections ?

 

yup. mine passed every roadblock and inspections.

 

only when yr bike is taken back by LTA/ TP, thats where they'd take action. anything not from the original drzr400sm specs, will be deemed illegal.

[biting_point]

Meet up tonight 8pm at kallang KFC.. will be leaving there at abt 9pm..

be there or be snoozed..

[kaginah]

Enjoy guys..

[Raptor]

Round One of SMSA Supermotard race at Pasir Gudang happening in 2 weeks time on 21 Mar 2010.

 

2 Classes.... Novice and Expert.

[Raptor]

Pasir Gudang tomorrow morning... anyone??

[overcrash]

 

 

Change the whole shock.. when you change just spring only, you need to service the rear suspension.. whole thing cost abt $500 with springs..

 

Save up a little more and go for the big bang..!!

 

 

thats wat i think of also.. i would deem anything besides the price of the spring to be "unnecessary"... so to me it will be more value-for-money to get the whole ohlins shock setup instead.

[Raptor]

Here's the race day programme for Sunday 21 Mar 2010 day that I got from the PG management today. That day is also the Johor Clubman Race 1 run by Johor Motor Club (JMC) ... so its like a joint race day.

 

Looking at the programme.. its going to be a packed with lots of races going on... back to back racing.

 

Take note for the SMSA races.. the Experts and Novice will be on the grid together but racing in their own class.

 

For the qualifying sessions of 3 laps... grid position will be determined by drawing lots ie they put your bike number in a gunny sack, shake it about and whoever gets drawn first gets the pole position.

If you are fast... you are fast even if you start from the back of the grid.

 

Finishing position in the qualifying will determine the afternoon's race grid position.

 

 

 

8.30 AM - Registration / Scrutineering ( JMC / SMSA)

 

9.30 AM - Briefing for Bike Competitors (JMC - in front of podium)

 

10.00 AM - Briefing for Competitors (SMSA - in SMSA pit ie Pit 1-3)

 

10.00 AM - Free practice for JMC bike competitors (3 Laps)

 

10.30 AM - Briefing for Car Competitors (JMC - Control Tower)

 

10.30 AM - Free Practice (SMSA Cub Prix 4 stroke - 10 mins)

 

10.40 AM - Free Practice (SMSA Cub Prix 2 stroke / Supermoto - 10 mins)

 

10.50 AM - Free Pratice - SMSA Supersport / Superbike (10 mins)

 

11.00 AM - Race 1 - JMC Underbone 116 cc 4 stroke (5 laps)

 

11.15 AM - Qualifying 1 SMSA Cub Prix 2 Stroke (5 Laps)

 

11.30 AM - Free Practice - JMC Proton 1500cc (3 Laps)

 

11.45 AM - Race 2 - JMC up to 135cc 2 stroke (5 Laps)

 

12.00 Noon - Free Practice - JMC Proton 1500cc (3 Laps)

 

12.15 PM - Qualifying 2 - SMSA Cub Prix 4 stroke (5 Laps)

 

12.30 PM - Qualifying 3 - SMSA Supermoto (5 Laps)

 

12.45 PM - Qualifying 4 - JMC Proton 1500cc (5 Laps)

 

1.05 PM - Qualifying 5 - SMSA Super Sport (5 Laps)

 

1.20 PM - Qualifying 6 - SMSA Superbike (5 Laps)

 

1.35 PM - Qualifying 7 - JMC Proton 1500cc (5 Laps)

 

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LUNCH BREAK XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

2.00 PM - Race 3 - JMC Underbone 116cc 4 stroke (5 Laps)

 

2.15 PM - Race 4 - SMSA Cub Prix 2 Stroke (8 Laps)

 

2.35 PM - Race 5 - JMC Up to 135cc 2 stroke (5 Laps)

 

2.50 PM - Race 6 - SMSA Cub Prix 4 stroke (8 Laps)

 

3.10 PM - Race 7 - SMSA Supermoto (8 Laps)

 

3.30 PM - Race 8 - SMSA Super Sport (8 Laps)

 

3.50 PM - Race 9 - SMSA Superbikes ( 8 Laps)

 

4.10 PM - Race 10 - JMC Proton 1500cc Novice (8 Laps)

 

4.35 PM - Race 11 - JMC Proton 1500cc Expert (8 Laps)

 

5.15 PM - Prize Presentation

 

DISCLAIMER: I just post this for info only( since I managed to get the program coz I was practising there today on the Y12Z and DRZ)... please direct all your questions or disatisfaction about the program, track condition, safety or lack of marshalls at the PG management or SMSA.

 

And PS - The Surgeon General has determined that motor sports may be dangerous to your health... regardless of whether you are the Isle of Man TT or Philip Island. But its still safer than racing on the public roads.

[Haruuuu]

14.4k OTR is this the market rate now?

[norishimu]

roughly ard there..

all in..

jus ride out.. (",)

[kaginah]

thats wat i think of also.. i would deem anything besides the price of the spring to be "unnecessary"... so to me it will be more value-for-money to get the whole ohlins shock setup instead.

 

1.3k of my cold hard cash...

Pain! but definitely worth every penny!

[overcrash]

1.3k of my cold hard cash...

Pain! but definitely worth every penny!

 

that's the drz symptom for u! its the BBB syndrome! =D

 

but most impt thing is , its worth it, and it oomphs your ride!

[talkingcock]

Hi DRZ bros out there, i am new....Anyway just need to ask ur guyz my bike like got prob. Everytime when want to start, I need press a lot of time in order to start the engine....when pressing the start button i can heard ta ta sound....at first i though battery week. However the head light before start look healty....my friend said maybe starter carbon.....pls advise.....million tks

[talkingcock]

hi pple new to drz.. may i know how much is the drc tailight?? or is there any cheaper option?

 

I just went to Aunite shop today to fix drc taillight about $120 came with a steel bracket don need to drill hole + signal light + workmanship total $155. veli nice and number plate got light also....

[kaginah]

hmm... i also wanna change tail light lei...

DRC got the smoke version right?

 

Anyone know anywhere else has a better deal?

i planning to DIY install plus i already have signal lights.

[biting_point]

Hi DRZ bros out there, i am new....Anyway just need to ask ur guyz my bike like got prob. Everytime when want to start, I need press a lot of time in order to start the engine....when pressing the start button i can heard ta ta sound....at first i though battery week. However the head light before start look healty....my friend said maybe starter carbon.....pls advise.....million tks

 

sounds like a spolit plug to me..

 

I just went to Aunite shop today to fix drc taillight about $120 came with a steel bracket don need to drill hole + signal light + workmanship total $155. veli nice and number plate got light also....

 

DRILL HOLES?!?!?!?!

 

DRC tail lights can be fitted nicely onto the sub frame using the spacers and screws provided without drilling of the rear fender..

FYI, rear fender cost $84 at KS Motors.

 

hmm... i also wanna change tail light lei...

DRC got the smoke version right?

 

Anyone know anywhere else has a better deal?

i planning to DIY install plus i already have signal lights.

 

It's easy to DIY, plus you can tidy up your own wires..

I did mine with quick release connectors for trackdays..

tidy the connections by using heat shrinks instead of stick black tapes..

[overcrash]

I did mine with quick release connectors for trackdays..

tidy the connections by using heat shrinks instead of stick black tapes..

 

wah i like this!

 

bro, teach me leh! then i go track can take out also!

[kaginah]

Lets do a DIY session!

go sim lim tower to shop for material then we can go some place to DIY!

i love diy...

haha

but i dun have the tail lights yet..

where to buy??