[Archive] DRZ SM 2005-2010

[supernovi]

what's your previous ride??

 

 

 

KTM 125 - kick start on left side somemore

 

Thereafter,

 

XR4 - good calf muscle work out every morning

 

Stop riding after i left for studies 6 years ago..suddenly got the itch again.

 

After riding ard yesterday, boy do i realised what started me riding previously

Edited August 22, 2010 by biting_point

[engineger]

bro, this tank gt 2 fuel hose left n right or only left? thx

 

There is only one on the left.

[yatan73-regok]

Ok, I just got my stock DRZ fuel consumption report: 30km/liter, it hits reserve at around 220km.

It's pretty good compared to my another bike -- honda wave whereas the fc is around 40km/l.

[biting_point]

Ok, I just got my stock DRZ fuel consumption report: 30km/liter, it hits reserve at around 220km.

It's pretty good compared to my another bike -- honda wave whereas the fc is around 40km/l.

 

hmmm... stock should be better than that..

 

my previous FC at 30-32KM/L was using the following:

• Yoshi FS
  
• JD Jettting
  
• BMC filter
  
• Esso 95
  

 

not sure if stock bike is running rich or lean..

maybe try gentle throttling for better FC..

 

do update your touring FC??

[engineger]

Hmm...interested to get one. But what if the bike fall? the fuel tank broken so how? Since the shroud contain fuel as well?

How much is the capacity of this fuel tank (below $400)?

Thanks.

 

 

Capacity is 4 US Gal about 15 litres, 50% more than the stock tank. Imho, anything bigger will be to too heavy and bulky. Able to use Acerbis lockable fuel cap too.

 

Polyethylene tanks are strong and durable compare to the original furthermore no corrossion or rust. If your bike fall flat on a flat ground most likely nothing will happen, skid and fall tank will have some scratches only

Have these polythylene tank on my old ride (DR650) for 10+ years

 

One thing to note, don't waste $ on having sticker on these tank as they may not last as the petrol will 'breathe' thru the tank and will not stick well after sometime.

[yatan73-regok]

hmmm... stock should be better than that..

 

my previous FC at 30-32KM/L was using the following:

• Yoshi FS
  
• JD Jettting
  
• BMC filter
  
• Esso 95
  

 

not sure if stock bike is running rich or lean..

maybe try gentle throttling for better FC..

 

do update your touring FC??

 

my 30km/l fc is based on City cruise speed (80 - 90 km/h on express way, 60km/h on normal road).

I will update my touring FC after my Cameron trip. (around 110km/h)...

still thinking very hard how to solve the seat comfort problem...

 

Capacity is 4 US Gal about 15 litres, 50% more than the stock tank. Imho, anything bigger will be to too heavy and bulky. Able to use Acerbis lockable fuel cap too.

 

Polyethylene tanks are strong and durable compare to the original furthermore no corrossion or rust. If your bike fall flat on a flat ground most likely nothing will happen, skid and fall tank will have some scratches only

Have these polythylene tank on my old ride (DR650) for 10+ years

 

One thing to note, don't waste $ on having sticker on these tank as they may not last as the petrol will 'breathe' thru the tank and will not stick well after sometime.

 

Thank you for the feedback, so this tank is quite "durable". It's a pity that I cannot paste nice sticker on the tank. I think I am better off without installing this tank bah...

[Janchi]

~Yatan. Surely kenna poisoned after meeting the guys! I've been poisoned even before I bought mine! =p Personally I feel it's ok to 'do up' your ride since the market value of 2/Hs are still relatively high. Even better if you're gonna ride it for a good number of years.. Have a safe trip up north!

[yatan73-regok]

thanks Janchi, I am saving up my $$$ now...

[husher]

Hi bros, I know I can kena spank by the Lao jiaos here but I just wanna ask wats the diff between sm n s model??, besides the tyres and swingarm, I read thru the pages but can find the answer..Lao jiaos..please???same engine??,

[biting_point]

Hi bros, I know I can kena spank by the Lao jiaos here but I just wanna ask wats the diff between sm n s model??, besides the tyres and swingarm, I read thru the pages but can find the answer..Lao jiaos..please???same engine??,

 

there's no S model in SG.. all the offroad models you see are actually E models.

 

comparing SM and E model, same engine..

But the cams and carb is different, compression ratio also different..

E model has higher compression.

[husher]

there's no S model in SG.. all the offroad models you see are actually E models.

 

comparing SM and E model, same engine..

But the cams and carb is different, compression ratio also different..

E model has higher compression.

 

Higher compression meaning???

[biting_point]

Higher compression meaning???

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_ratio

[husher]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_ratio

 

I mean as in isit better??

[husher]

I read ur tips on the mcct, 3x3 mod..can/should it be done on a e model as well???

[biting_point]

I mean as in isit better??

 

higher compression gives more power, but needs to run on higher octane petrol..

 

I read ur tips on the mcct, 3x3 mod..can/should it be done on a e model as well???

 

MCCT is recommended for all DRZ..

E model had the 3X3 mod already, open up the seat and you will know why..

[husher]

higher compression gives more power, but needs to run on higher octane petrol..

 

 

 

MCCT is recommended for all DRZ..

E model had the 3X3 mod already, open up the seat and you will know why..

 

Looks like I haf a lot to learn!!!

[engineger]

MCCT is recommended for all DRZ..

E model had the 3X3 mod already, open up the seat and you will know why..

 

 

So much said on the MCCT recommemdation but the one important point need to emphasize is that you need a good mechanic (someone who know what he is doing) to adjust it if not more harm than good.

 

Imho, it is not necessary for those who use the bike just to commute around and do not usually have aggressive throttle movement. Less one item to change and maintain as the the factory ACCT will be good enough.

[zlan]

hi bros...i wanna change tyres but cnt really decide on which one to change to..

im stuck wid dunlop alpha 10 n michelin pilot power...its oni for normal road use..im not yet goin to track..so which of this wld u choose...??

Edited August 25, 2010 by zlan

[PeRiLoUs]

hi bros...i wanna change tyres but cnt really decide on which one to change to..

im stuck wid dunlop alpha 10 n michelin pilot power...its oni for normal road use..im not yet goin to track..so which of this wld u cos...??

 

for me, i'll vote michelin pilot power. good on tracks and normal road use.

[zlan]

tanks bro..but pilot power got oni 160 for rear tyre rite..?? no 150..??

[SparkerS1]

needa order, 150/60 pilot power is available

[supernovi]

Hey guys. Question.

 

Thinking of getting a bmc air filter for my dr4 is it as ez as plug n play? Need to adjust any setting? If tt is the case, any folks hve gd locations where i can buy at a gd price?

 

Thanks all

[biting_point]

Hey guys. Question.

 

Thinking of getting a bmc air filter for my dr4 is it as ez as plug n play? Need to adjust any setting? If tt is the case, any folks hve gd locations where i can buy at a gd price?

 

Thanks all

 

it's a plug and play.. may just need to adjust your air/fuel screw a bit, that's all..

 

try Unique, their price is good..

[supernovi]

Hey guys. Question.

 

Thinking of getting a bmc air filter for my dr4 is it as ez as plug n play? Need to adjust any setting? If tt is the case, any folks hve gd locations where i can buy at a gd price?

 

Thanks all

 

it's a plug and play.. may just need to adjust your air/fuel screw a bit, that's all..

 

try Unique, their price is good..

 

Good mor n thk u sir

[supernovi]

Hey guys,

 

Been reading the threads and noted that the fuel tank is a 10 + 2 litres.

 

However, was riding to work today, then suddently lose power then quickly change to Reserve. Only clock 150km. Hence, did my maths and thot with a 10L tank, would clock till about 300km, before i head for petrol.

 

Did another search on yahoo and some forums reporting 7 + 2 litres tank.

 

Clarifications needed. My owners manuel is in Jap, hence no help there.

 

Thanks folks