[Archive] DRZ SM 2005-2010

[ryanC]

Originally posted by m0nk@Mar 19 2006, 12:38 PM

how much does a drz S or E model cost nowadays.

and roughly how much is the insurance for a 24yrs old?

thanks bros & sis here

insurance is dependant on how many years old is the licence. eg. if you pass your 2a on 20 mar 06 and you're 35 yr old, the insurance premium might not be as cheap as a 35 yr old with a 2a licence for more than 10 years. 2nd party insurance will be about the range of 700 odd for a new licence holder.

 

age is not a major factor now. age of the licence is.

 

for DRZ-E models. these are the rare bikes. they're going at about 6k-8k depending on condition and year of the bike... only 2 year of the bike was brought in... the 2000 and the 2001 ones.

 

DRZ S model is cheaper.. it will cost around the range of 4k-6k depending on condition.

 

this is just my observation... i may be wrong as well.. the above figures are all ball park figures.

[Axxis]

Originally posted by Raptor@Mar 18 2006, 09:24 PM

Took the Baby Raptor today from Speedway and rode to Motoworld. Next thing is KP shows me a street legal Yoshimura Tri-oval carbon end can that is part of a full titanium exhaust system.

 

I can resist anything but temptation and the rest is history.

 

Just one question though.... there is always a loud pop (backfire) every time I close the throttle to pick up the gears. There is some backfiring again when I close throttle for a while after downshifting especially when coasting to a stop.

 

Do I need to change to a bigger idling jet or at least turn out the mixture screw??

Awesome!

 

Backfiring seems pretty common with DRZ's.

 

As for it being too lean I'm not so sure. Usually backfiring is a result of unburnt fuel/mixture making it into the exhaust system and then igniting. If a bike is too lean then usually all the mixture is burnt in the combustion chamber.

 

Anyway, this is what I know from cars and don't really know sh1t about the exact situation on such a bike.

[ryanC]

modern 4 stroke thumpers are running slightly leaner. deceleration poppings is quite normal.

 

popping could be due to too lean or too rich for drz. when there's flames, it's usually backfire and it usually means it's too rich. if it pops without flames, it's usually too lean or there's leak at the exhaust.

 

to be more accurate. it's better to do a plug chop test.

[Raptor]

Took out the plug today and it was greyish white, sure signs of a lean mixture.

 

Changed the main jet from size 142.5 (wierd number!!) to a size 150.

 

Still pops sometimes during gear changes but not as badly as before, especially when downshifting. Engine feels smoother now. Understand that there is a jetting kit for this bike, someone mentioned Dynojet I think.

 

Thanks for your inputs by way. A really fun bike to ride!!!!

 

Can't wait to run in the bike and bring it down to PG for a test run.

 

Can someone take this newbie on an introductory spin at PG???

[jedimous]

hi all. would like to ask abt the ACCT.

How do I know whether theres a problem with the ACCT?

Besides APE or TT, locally what others are there in the market?

Thanks.

[Kleivard525]

Originally posted by Raptor@Mar 21 2006, 09:41 PM

Took out the plug today and it was greyish white, sure signs of a lean mixture.

 

Changed the main jet from size 142.5 (wierd number!!) to a size 150.

 

Still pops sometimes during gear changes but not as badly as before, especially when downshifting. Engine feels smoother now. Understand that there is a jetting kit for this bike, someone mentioned Dynojet I think.

 

Thanks for your inputs by way. A really fun bike to ride!!!!

 

Can't wait to run in the bike and bring it down to PG for a test run.

 

Can someone take this newbie on an introductory spin at PG???

it all most the same as sport bike only thing is tat u don have to brake much b4 corner, can take any lining

[nebulaz]

for MCCT, if theres any issues, the engine will sound loud rattling and the MCCT itself wil vibrates..just do the norm procedures and tighten it again..

 

for ACCT, once the problems comes, too late oready bro...

[sq6060]

Originally posted by Raptor@Mar 21 2006, 09:41 PM

Took out the plug today and it was greyish white, sure signs of a lean mixture.

 

Changed the main jet from size 142.5 (wierd number!!) to a size 150.

 

Still pops sometimes during gear changes but not as badly as before, especially when downshifting. Engine feels smoother now. Understand that there is a jetting kit for this bike, someone mentioned Dynojet I think.

 

Thanks for your inputs by way. A really fun bike to ride!!!!

 

Can't wait to run in the bike and bring it down to PG for a test run.

 

Can someone take this newbie on an introductory spin at PG???

Nice to see you on a SM. We have regular weekly meetups at Traction (formerly Carman's Cafe). It's directly opposite Kallang MacDonald's drive thru'.

 

Do drop by if you can. The group is very diversified; ranging from tourers to dirt bikers to Supermotards to sportsbikers...etc

 

Smokey bear and Axxis will be there too. The rest are all bike lovers too.

 

We usually stay from 9pm to abt 11pm. Cya.

[Raptor]

Took the bike to Vicom to have the exhaust LTA cleared.

 

Vicom guy snaps the throttle a few times and each time there were loud backfirings which triggered the FAIL light to come on their screen!!

 

Told him it is going to do that if he snaps the throttle. So he says he will ask his supervisor to have a look see. Supervisor comes over and revs up the bike slowly and smoothly, and the exhaust passed the decibel test.

 

Now the exhaust can pop each time I upshift in a quick pick up for all I care. Heheh.

 

Now to look at the Kenso jetting kit for the bike.

[karmatrix]

you should go for the Dynojet kit, proven and tested by many...

 

here's a informative link in case you dun know about it..

http://www.drz.info

[MiTo]

Originally posted by lyhalvin@Mar 19 2006, 12:37 AM

the screw bro...now you exhuast is so "clear..."back presurre also diff, it is probably running a little lean...thats why got no flames...back fire pop is sure have one..

 

i dun think there is a cat for these bikes so it is even easier for it to back fire... some more its a single cam, super torquey...

 

ps: exhaust have little or no flame means lean...

if the flames are blueish, then its just nice...

if the flames are yellow orange, then too rich...which also mean the flames are hotter and will have soot on your signal lights...

 

and one more thing...you just made me fu**ing tempted....

correctiong- DRZ is a double CAM

[lyhalvin]

Originally posted by MiTo@Mar 24 2006, 12:33 PM

correctiong- DRZ is a double CAM

so sorry i meant to say single cylinder...

[Raptor]

Originally posted by sq6060@Mar 22 2006, 11:41 AM

Nice to see you on a SM. We have regular weekly meetups at Traction (formerly Carman's Cafe). It's directly opposite Kallang MacDonald's drive thru'.

 

Do drop by if you can. The group is very diversified; ranging from tourers to dirt bikers to Supermotards to sportsbikers...etc

 

Smokey bear and Axxis will be there too. The rest are all bike lovers too.

 

We usually stay from 9pm to abt 11pm. Cya.

Thanks for the welcome. Will try and make it down there one of these nights.

You never said which day of the week it is on but I do remember Smokeypipe telling me it was on Wednesdays... am I correct??

[fooz]

sorrie, this may hav been discussed b4...

but wats wats the diff bet the DRZ-E,S,SM?

 

tried lookin thru the thread... but 65pgs... ermm...

[Kleivard525]

Originally posted by fooz@Mar 25 2006, 08:42 PM

sorrie, this may hav been discussed b4...

but wats wats the diff bet the DRZ-E,S,SM?

 

tried lookin thru the thread... but 65pgs... ermm...

E is enduro

 

S is street or dual sport

 

SM is sex maniac

[Kleivard525]

Originally posted by Raptor@Mar 25 2006, 08:19 PM

Thanks for the welcome. Will try and make it down there one of these nights.

You never said which day of the week it is on but I do remember Smokeypipe telling me it was on Wednesdays... am I correct??

yup wednesday

[sq6060]

Originally posted by Kleivard525@Mar 25 2006, 09:12 PM

yup wednesday

Every Wednesdays. There are 3 DRZ400SMs and 2 KTMs (including Alan's). It'll be fun. You are also welcome to bring along a buddy or two or more....

[StarWarsII]

Nice work at the race today !

[Axxis]

Originally posted by sq6060@Mar 25 2006, 10:44 PM

Every Wednesdays. There are 3 DRZ400SMs and 2 KTMs (including Alan's). It'll be fun. You are also welcome to bring along a buddy or two or more....

So you will be riding down your reborn baby this week?

[ralfie]

hi guys

 

I am selling my drzsm400 as i do not use it regularly and now that i am going to be posted overseas i do not see the need of having it around. Its a great bike, at least its the best i have ever had. Really sad to let it go. Anyway the details are as follows:

 

Date of registration: Nov 2005

 

Mileage: 3100KM

 

No. Plate: FZXXXX

 

Price: Negotiable

 

Message me if interested

 

Regards

Ralfie

[babyain]

Originally posted by ralfie@Mar 31 2006, 10:53 AM

hi guys

 

I am selling my drzsm400 as i do not use it regularly and now that i am going to be posted overseas i do not see the need of having it around. Its a great bike, at least its the best i have ever had. Really sad to let it go. Anyway the details are as follows:

 

Date of registration: Nov 2005

 

Mileage: 3100KM

 

No. Plate: FZXXXX

 

Price: Negotiable

 

Message me if interested

 

Regards

Ralfie

how much r u letting go? finance how?

[Ahdo]

I would like to ask you all whether you have any idea of what part upgrade that can be changed on a DRZ and the pricings. I have been riding a Drz for awhile and been stock ever since bought >.

[ryanC]

Originally posted by Ahdo@Apr 7 2006, 03:57 PM

I would like to ask you all whether you have any idea of what part upgrade that can be changed on a DRZ and the pricings. I have been riding a Drz for awhile and been stock ever since bought >.

try to get 2nd party... in case of a freak fire incident or theft.. at least you're covered and is able to claim for your motorcycle.

 

by law, you are not allowed to change anything on the bike.. you might want to add some case savers to those fragile engine casing you have over there... they provide bare minimal protection... but at least, it protects... it could save you some trouble if you were to drop your bike in a jungle trail... you get what i mean?

 

you can get more info from this site... http://drz.info/

[karmatrix]

yah man, i just broke my engine cover, for the 2nd time! argh

[Raptor]

Originally posted by karmatrix@Apr 8 2006, 08:47 PM

yah man, i just broke my engine cover, for the 2nd time! argh

Anyone doing an order for the engine casing covers?? I would like to join in too, if I may.

 

Saw a KTM at PG today with Michelin Pilot Power Race tyres. The rear tyre was a 150, can that fit on a DRZ??

 

Where can I get those tyres from and how much do they cost? I have the same tyres on my CBR1000 and they worked great at Sepang.