[Archive] DRZ SM 2005-2010

[overcrash]

i recently changed my tires and replaced my balancers, now my handlebar is shaking vigourously at 120kmph , before this 170kmph no problem,very sad! what should i do?

 

from my experience, the stock mirror and a balancer (be it stock or aftermarket) will help with the vibrations A LOT.

 

so style or practicability, you got to choose...

[marcpai]

bro overcrash, the vibrations is not concern, its the wobbling handlebar.

[biting_point]

i reckon the stock balancers are of any help at all..

 

had you have your wheel bearings checked during the wheel change?

was the tyre balanced(althou i reckon any significant differences as DRZ seldom travel abv 160kph)?

was the steering lock nut loose?

was your tyre deflated?

 

there are many reasons to cause wobbling handlebars..

 

anyway, 120kph on SG roads??

ride safe bro!!

[marcpai]

bro john, so what's your suggestion? do i need a triple clamp or change my handlebar? or my rizoma balancers are too light? or the bridgestone tyre is lousy? it was balanced by ah kee by the way.confused!

[biting_point]

then it'll be better to get your bike checked by him for the wobbly issue then..

[rohaizzad]

hi there Zee bros... actually my first love has always been motard. initially intend a ktm 400 but was so steep a price n feedback bout maintainence was always negative.. could anione advise me bout the zee maintainence n consumption pls?

[overcrash]

hi there Zee bros... actually my first love has always been motard. initially intend a ktm 400 but was so steep a price n feedback bout maintainence was always negative.. could anione advise me bout the zee maintainence n consumption pls?

 

 

maintenance:

1 x spark plug

1 x oil filter

1.7 litre engine oil

 

 

fuel consumption on stock carb is around 26 L/KM.

*depending on the way you ride and the carb is jetted, f/c might be different

[biting_point]

my stock carb reaps 30-32km/L.. shiok!!

 

but when the power hunger took over..

at least now at abt 20km/L on FCR still ok..

[talkingcock]

Hi, Guys just went down to Republic Motor this morning to do my servicing + changing of coolant hose. I like the mechanic "Ah Boon" that was veli polite. I could not get the name of the guy who actually doing my bike. Both veli good. Thumb up for them. I will definitely intro my friend to ur shop in future. Will be visiting the shop next servicing......tks a lot....Bros

[overcrash]

my stock carb reaps 30-32km/L.. shiok!!

 

but when the power hunger took over..

at least now at abt 20km/L on FCR still ok..

 

lol for me, the power hunger mode is like always on de leh!

(cos i am on mikuni!)

 

if on FCR, must think twice!

[SparkerS1]

A nicely tuned stock mikuni with Full system can also give u the shiokness:angel:

[overcrash]

A nicely tuned stock mikuni with Full system can also give u the shiokness:angel:

 

but will nv be as shiok as one with fcr and full straight thru exhaust system.

that one would b a later goal. =)

[biting_point]

it's a totally different machine when it's on FCR and race system..

 

FCR on street legal, shiok... but exhaust seems like choking the bike..

once on RS3, you'll be amazed of the smoothness..

[SparkerS1]

tats where all the money u will be willing to spend, i no money

[adamant1988]

went down to abboy the other to day to do my carb and suspension..was quite unpleased with the outcome..hais:( now the bike feels like crap

[mal7]

doing carb and suspension is a feedback thingy...u hav to feedback to e mechanic wat u wan dem to be....not always u get it right e first time....just my suggestion...

[mrcheese]

yes bro. i did mine with abboy too.

after the 1st time ah boy set my bike, i feel that the throttle response is only slightly better and i am not exactly satisfied.

so i feedback to him and he retuned my carb again.

and now, i am really satisfied with the outcome.

 

i wont dare to say its more powerful but at least the bike is hella fun to ride now!

[biting_point]

tats where all the money u will be willing to spend, i no money

 

woah.. no money can change to k9 loh..

 

went down to abboy the other to day to do my carb and suspension..was quite unpleased with the outcome..hais:( now the bike feels like crap

 

even you b|tch here, your suspension will still be the same..

why not go back to him and ask him to rectify the problem..?

 

doing carb and suspension is a feedback thingy...u hav to feedback to e mechanic wat u wan dem to be....not always u get it right e first time....just my suggestion...

 

yupz.. some just want soft, some like hard..

some ppl like the popping deceleration sounds, some dun..

 

gotten over your CF cravings??

if not, join me man!!!

See ya this friday..!

[mal7]

Haha...haven leh...still searching for CF goodies...gonna join u to e darkside of CF...hehe....if only BST Rims are cheap hehehe....

[Raptor]

went down to abboy the other to day to do my carb and suspension..was quite unpleased with the outcome..hais:( now the bike feels like crap

 

It all depends on your feedback. A mechanic is only a mechanic and he can only work base on your feedback.

 

When you change to aftermarket exhausts and carb... it takes time and effort to tune the bike to its best performance. Having said that.. there is no optimum tune up.

 

Only a fuel injected bike with a programmable fuel injection mapping can give you the best fuel/air ration for optimum performance... the next closest is the stock carb and stock exhaust.

 

My bike is tuned for the track, strong on acceleration and torque but not very happening on top end power. I can have top end power by leaning out the main jet or changing the needle taper.. but it will suck on acceleration... I cannot have both. So what I do is carry high corner speeds and take advantage of the acceleration power on the short straights between the back corners to pull away from others who will kill me on the long back straight with their better top speed.

 

So exactly at which part is your bike feeling like crap? Acceleration, top speed or cruising?? You need to tell him what you want and where is the problem area. And remember.. without fuel injection... you cannot have the best performance from idle to throttle wide open.. its quite impossible if you understand the working principles and function of the carb.

 

BTW... my DRZ sucks at cruising at high way speeds and the consumption sucks... but it sure accelerate out of the corners like a demon... and I love it that way.

[SparkerS1]

woah.. no money can change to k9 loh.. ..!

 

as i mentioned earlier, tats where the money goes:(

[biting_point]

My bike is tuned for the track, strong on acceleration and torque but not very happening on top end power. I can have top end power by leaning out the main jet or changing the needle taper.. but it will suck on acceleration... I cannot have both.

 

That's how I experienced it when i changed from EMR to EMN needle..

 

EMR- allows me to cruise nicely at 100kph with very nice pickup, wheel up the first 3 gears.. but a lot of popping and very unpredictable power surges..

 

EMN- reduces the popping.. power is smooth thru-out all RPMs.. pick up is responsive rather than sudden surge.. but cruising at 90kph only..

[quraisy]

Do you guys know anyone selling their arrow header..

Do sms me : 82549210

[oberfeldwebel]

i think i have a friend that is wanting to sell, i'll check it for you

[zlan]

hi guys..i just got mi 2a..im planning on getting a drz...how much wld a 2nd hand drz cost..?..machine price oni...