[Archive] DRZ SM 2005-2010

[adamant1988]

so does anyone whats wrong with my bike. i feel the handling's damn sluggish lately. cant feel much of it when in motion but when clutching in or neutral or even when turning, the bike feels like its jerking or rather not responding smooth/fast. Is it the bearings causing me trouble?(suspect is bearings cos one of the mech at bikeworkz told me my rear bearings wearing out soon few days back when i changed the tube) If so, is it the front or the rear? i have no problems on the straights tho, just when turning or trying to make small movements on my handlebar. any experts pls advise

 

probably the best to check first it ur suspension n tires pressure

[Shana_Gabz]

tyre pressure seem fine, esp the rear since i just changed the tube. suspension? there's no way to check myself other than to ask a mech right?

[banks]

Guys..possible to use a Pro Taper handle bar on the Drz??

Is it gona have any affect on the riding styles?

[biting_point]

Guys..possible to use a Pro Taper handle bar on the Drz??

Is it gona have any affect on the riding styles?

 

any bar, even a monkey bar will fit if you have the right clamps..

 

different handlebars are made of different bends, sweeps, length and material..

It'll affects how you handle a bike..

 

it's hard for you to know/try the different bends unless you are rich to buy and try all..

there's 3 bends you needa take note: Low, Medium, High.

 

Stock DRZ handlebar is Med bend.

High bends are more for MX riders that take jumps.

 

For me, i have long hands, therefore a Low bend suits me better for a neutral riding position..

 

As for the sweep and length, you gonna adjust yourself to it..

 

Pro-taper wise, the materials used are very hard and sturdy..

Crashed my Pro-tapers a couple of times, they are still in proper shape..

[banks]

any bar, even a monkey bar will fit if you have the right clamps..

 

different handlebars are made of different bends, sweeps, length and material..

It'll affects how you handle a bike..

 

it's hard for you to know/try the different bends unless you are rich to buy and try all..

there's 3 bends you needa take note: Low, Medium, High.

 

Stock DRZ handlebar is Med bend.

High bends are more for MX riders that take jumps.

 

For me, i have long hands, therefore a Low bend suits me better for a neutral riding position..

 

As for the sweep and length, you gonna adjust yourself to it..

 

Pro-taper wise, the materials used are very hard and sturdy..

Crashed my Pro-tapers a couple of times, they are still in proper shape..

 

Thks for the info..planning to switch to a Pro-taper..a few models to chose frm..any recommendations Bro Biting Point

[adamant1988]

tyre pressure seem fine, esp the rear since i just changed the tube. suspension? there's no way to check myself other than to ask a mech right?

 

yea go down to a shop reputable for this cus suspension thingy no joke uh, mine i go ah piao he is pretty gd at it

[banks]

Bros..me jus went to unique..did the MCCT, PAIR, JD jets..all was good till mechanic told me clutch plates gona worn off liow..damn it!!!any bros here had clutch plates problems before?

[biting_point]

Bros..me jus went to unique..did the MCCT, PAIR, JD jets..all was good till mechanic told me clutch plates gona worn off liow..damn it!!!any bros here had clutch plates problems before?

 

are you the one with number 5 on your side boards..?

 

clutch plates are worn out due to various reasons..

prolong usage of EO is one of them.. i change my EO monthly..

[khairani22]

Hi,askin behalf of my fren.he has been riding his drz for 4 years plus n his mileage recently hit all 9s.is dere any way to reset it?he went to his mechanic n d mechanic says he haf 2 change d whole thing.replies appreciated.thanks in advanced.

[banks]

are you the one with number 5 on your side boards..?

 

clutch plates are worn out due to various reasons..

prolong usage of EO is one of them.. i change my EO monthly..

 

At the moment still plain ah bro..Any clutch plate to recommend??

[biting_point]

At the moment still plain ah bro..Any clutch plate to recommend??

 

use back OEM ones will be ok..

[banks]

use back OEM ones will be ok..

 

Alrity..thks bro for the advise..anyway i browse thru your pics..upzz for ur bike..admire the RIMzzzzz..

[Shana_Gabz]

Alrity..thks bro for the advise..anyway i browse thru your pics..upzz for ur bike..admire the RIMzzzzz..

i'd love to get his rims too or at least tubeless ones if not for the smexy price tags man...

i just changed my tube last week, and it just got punctured again last night. wad de jizz man.... sigh. tubes... such a hassle

[banks]

i'd love to get his rims too or at least tubeless ones if not for the smexy price tags man...

i just changed my tube last week, and it just got punctured again last night. wad de jizz man.... sigh. tubes... such a hassle

 

Tubes on chickies wud be even better rather than our bikes..lol..just send my bike to get the clucth plates changed..lucky got warranty..any other mods to recommend bros!!

[norishimu]

Tubes on chickies wud be even better rather than our bikes..lol..just send my bike to get the clucth plates changed..lucky got warranty..any other mods to recommend bros!!

 

hw much does it cost ya to get e clutch plates changed?

[banks]

hw much does it cost ya to get e clutch plates changed?

 

Ytd i checked wit unique they said it cost $180 + installation but exclude EO..mine is still under shop warranty so FOC..

[biting_point]

Alrity..thks bro for the advise..anyway i browse thru your pics..upzz for ur bike..admire the RIMzzzzz..

 

Thanks for the compliments..

It was then a deal that's hard to resist..

then again, it's good that i do not need to worry about tubes now..

 

Tubes on chickies wud be even better rather than our bikes..lol..just send my bike to get the clucth plates changed..lucky got warranty..any other mods to recommend bros!!

 

the other important mods will be:

MCCT

regreasing

PAIR removal

stator bolt loctite

Case savers

monthly EO changes

 

the rest can do slowly..

[banks]

Thanks for the compliments..

It was then a deal that's hard to resist..

then again, it's good that i do not need to worry about tubes now..

 

 

 

the other important mods will be:

MCCT

regreasing

PAIR removal

stator bolt loctite

Case savers

monthly EO changes

 

the rest can do slowly..

 

Mcct check, PAIR check, Case savers check but not sure using wic brand, regreasing & stator bolt loctite not check..anywhr tat does tat kind of service??wat are the rest!! Itchy to sup the Zzzzsss..

[biting_point]

dun need to hurry, there's one thousand and one things for DRZ..

 

try surfing thumpertalk.com for goodies..

else wheelingcyclesupply.com also sells many DRZ parts..

 

just order some stuffs from WCS.. haha..

[safwan]

where is a good place to tune drz with aftermarket exhaust and jettings?

[Shana_Gabz]

where is a good place to tune drz with aftermarket exhaust and jettings?

 

haha, needless to say, go to Abboy racing motor @ blk 4 Kallang Ave #106 look for Uncle Raptor. I believe you'll be guaranteed a smile upon ur face upon leaving. ( a couple of guys before u did theirs at there and they were extremely satisfied n left great comments. (few pages back) )

[banks]

haha, needless to say, go to Abboy racing motor @ blk 4 Kallang Ave #106 look for Uncle Raptor. I believe you'll be guaranteed a smile upon ur face upon leaving. ( a couple of guys before u did theirs at there and they were extremely satisfied n left great comments. (few pages back) )

 

Went there just now..can't do my tuning as it was quite late..fixed appointment tmr..checked wit Abboy abt the JD jettings and he said tat its not suitable for our weather!!jettings got sumting to do wit our climate ah??anyway my problem was after i changed to JD jets my bike when running on top gear sometimes feels like petrol never go in like tat..any bros got dis prob after JD jets installed??

[Raptor]

Went there just now..can't do my tuning as it was quite late..fixed appointment tmr..checked wit Abboy abt the JD jettings and he said tat its not suitable for our weather!!jettings got sumting to do wit our climate ah??anyway my problem was after i changed to JD jets my bike when running on top gear sometimes feels like petrol never go in like tat..any bros got dis prob after JD jets installed??

 

What you are describing is called bogging. Its not a case of petrol not going in... its a case of too much petrol going in. The JD kit has a thinner main jet needle.. and therefore allows more fuel to flow into the carb.... and this is an American product meant for the American market.. and USA weather is different from us here.. they are in the Northern Hemisphere.. we are Equatorial.

 

The fuel air ratio is affected by temperature and humidity. Air is denser when its colder and the humidity is low. In Singapore... the air is full of moisture and hotter.. so there is really lesser air by weight so most of our machines are running too rich.

[banks]

What you are describing is called bogging. Its not a case of petrol not going in... its a case of too much petrol going in. The JD kit has a thinner main jet needle.. and therefore allows more fuel to flow into the carb.... and this is an American product meant for the American market.. and USA weather is different from us here.. they are in the Northern Hemisphere.. we are Equatorial.

 

The fuel air ratio is affected by temperature and humidity. Air is denser when its colder and the humidity is low. In Singapore... the air is full of moisture and hotter.. so there is really lesser air by weight so most of our machines are running too rich.

 

Kudoos for ur expertise in this area bro raptor..speechless..so wat do u suggest if any of us has this bogging problems??

[Shana_Gabz]

Went there just now..can't do my tuning as it was quite late..fixed appointment tmr..checked wit Abboy abt the JD jettings and he said tat its not suitable for our weather!!jettings got sumting to do wit our climate ah??anyway my problem was after i changed to JD jets my bike when running on top gear sometimes feels like petrol never go in like tat..any bros got dis prob after JD jets installed??

i didnt have that problem yet so far with the JD jettings but the salesman who sold me it claims it helps fuel consumption ya da ya da.. haha how true? beats me.