[Archive] DRZ SM 2005-2010

[Benguin46]

Originally posted by ugly@January 19, 2007 08:26 pm

hmmm.. i think its easily for a kawa to get slicks there compared to sillypore. the front disc on the kawa looks small or is it my imagination?

yea.. to me it looks small too.. maybe coz of the many holes n the wavey shape?

[Raptor]

Love the look of this brake disc that I ordered the EBC 320mm rotor for my own bike.

 

PS - this was on the KTM.

 

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/angelo_neo/IMG_0378.jpg

[Benguin46]

y the look of it? wat abt the braking performance? looks kinda normal leh..

[sharkill]

Originally posted by stonecold@January 17, 2007 11:32 pm

Any DR-Z riders using the K&N air filter here? Where do u get it?

i got mine from ah seng at mayo street for 70 bucks... hope this helps...

[stonecold]

Originally posted by sharkill@January 22, 2007 09:28 pm

i got mine from ah seng at mayo street for 70 bucks... hope this helps...

Hi bro, what is the name of the shop? Is it brand new SU-4000? Thanks!

[stonecold]

Hi bro, who is ah seng? Appreciate if you can let me know the name and address of the shop. Do they have the K&N oil filter for DR-Z as well? Thanks in advance.

[Raptor]

Originally posted by Benguin46@January 22, 2007 06:32 pm

y the look of it? wat abt the braking performance? looks kinda normal leh..

Bigger disc equals better stopping power, even if the calipers and brake master pump are original still.

 

How so.. spin a bicycle wheel and try and stop its rotation by grabbing at the hub and then by grabbing at the rim and you will understand what I mean.

 

Its the torque arm principle in action.

[paradox00]

hi,

 

quite new down here. will be getting my new drz400sm soon.

i've some doubt about running in the engine.

so how do i actually do it to maximise my torque of my bike?

cheers

[Raptor]

Originally posted by paradox00@January 26, 2007 11:18 pm

hi,

 

quite new down here. will be getting my new drz400sm soon.

i've some doubt about running in the engine.

so how do i actually do it to maximise my torque of my bike?

cheers

I really tried my best to comprehend but I really don't know what you are trying to ask.

 

You got doubts about running in the engine? Then don't run in lor... just be like me, out of the shop and next... take it to the track and whack. Max rpm on all gears.. top speed on top gear should be at least 160 KMH.

 

Change the engine oil and filter, take it to the track and whack again.. then change the engine oil again. Consider the bike run in already.

 

I cannot see the link between running in and maximising the torque or horsepower of a bike. Its pretty fixed from the factory unless you start putting aftermarket parts to your carbs, piston, block or cams and exhaust.

[Dino Bravo]

Originally posted by Raptor@January 27, 2007 02:06 am

I really tried my best to comprehend but I really don't know what you are trying to ask.

 

You got doubts about running in the engine? Then don't run in lor... just be like me, out of the shop and next... take it to the track and whack. Max rpm on all gears.. top speed on top gear should be at least 160 KMH.

 

Change the engine oil and filter, take it to the track and whack again.. then change the engine oil again. Consider the bike run in already.

 

I cannot see the link between running in and maximising the torque or horsepower of a bike. Its pretty fixed from the factory unless you start putting aftermarket parts to your carbs, piston, block or cams and exhaust.

On the tracks, on which bike do you enjoy racing more? the CBR or the DRZ?

just curious, as they are two very different kinda bikes.

[Benguin46]

if im not wrong he posted on the aprilia thread he prefered the drz.. i cant rmb.. but if u ask him to compare drz n rs125 i bet he will say rs125.. haha! :sweat:

[D-Z]

err sorry but can anyone help me? i want to get myself a DRZ-E version.Offroad. Anyone has one for sale or noes where to get one? I'm a serious buyer.

[Raptor]

Originally posted by Dino Bravo@January 27, 2007 08:38 pm

On the tracks, on which bike do you enjoy racing more? the CBR or the DRZ?

just curious, as they are two very different kinda bikes.

The DRZ is a better bike for beginners to learn about track riding.

 

I ride it the same way I would ride my CBR1000 on the track, same linings used through the corners too. I dare to use the DRZ to try later braking points and new lines... something I won't risk using the CBR. I am actually riding at the same speeds in the corners, be it on the DRZ or CBR, that's just me and I think there is a limit to how fast a corner can be taken. On the DRZ I can keep up with the bigger sports bikes in the corners, but will get murdered on the straights.

 

The clear cut advantage is... the DRZ is light and despite that... it handles pretty well and is very stable in the high speed corners even. Just need to dial up the suspension harder especially the rear shock springs and damping. Too soft on the rear and the back wants to step out when you bank the bike into the high speed corners.. eg PG Turn 6 and Sepang Turns 6, 7 and 8.

 

The plus factor about the DRZ is that you can brake very late... coz of its weight and the front forks can handle it and when you overshoot a corner... just stand up on the foot pegs and go scrambling in the gravel. I did that once before in the 5 lap race at PG when a Super 4 I was chasing lowsided coming out of the last turn in front of me. If it had been the CBR1000...... the weight of the bike would have caused me to go down in the gravel pits.

 

And if you overshoot the corner, its easier to pull back onto the track. Very forgiving. I use what I learn from the DRZ and apply it when riding the CBR.

And ya, I did crash on the DRZ coming out of the BMW exit whilst trying to overtake a Super Four (another one!!!!) and lowsided in the dirty stuff. Cost of repair was $19. One mirror and one signal light. The handle was easily set back by loosening the clamps and it popped back straight again. If it was the CBR... confirm

 

And also if I had been on the CBR .. I don't think I could have salvaged this overshoot at PG Turn One.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/angelo_neo/PG_Turn_1.jpg

[Raptor]

Originally posted by Benguin46@January 27, 2007 08:50 pm

if im not wrong he posted on the aprilia thread he prefered the drz.. i cant rmb.. but if u ask him to compare drz n rs125 i bet he will say rs125.. haha! :sweat:

Haha.. you are not wrong.

 

For a newbie on a 2B bike... the Aprilia is the best bike. Handles like a dream... just like the CBR1000, super stable in the corners.

 

For someone who is more advanced then a beginner and wants to really learn how to ride faster on the track and push the limits.. I would recommend using a supermotard. Easier on the pocket.

[Benguin46]

thanks for the advice n tips dude..

[Dino Bravo]

Originally posted by Raptor@January 28, 2007 12:26 pm

The DRZ is a better bike for beginners to learn about track riding.

 

I ride it the same way I would ride my CBR1000 on the track, same linings used through the corners too. I dare to use the DRZ to try later braking points and new lines... something I won't risk using the CBR. I am actually riding at the same speeds in the corners, be it on the DRZ or CBR, that's just me and I think there is a limit to how fast a corner can be taken. On the DRZ I can keep up with the bigger sports bikes in the corners, but will get murdered on the straights.

 

The clear cut advantage is... the DRZ is light and despite that... it handles pretty well and is very stable in the high speed corners even. Just need to dial up the suspension harder especially the rear shock springs and damping. Too soft on the rear and the back wants to step out when you bank the bike into the high speed corners.. eg PG Turn 6 and Sepang Turns 6, 7 and 8.

 

The plus factor about the DRZ is that you can brake very late... coz of its weight and the front forks can handle it and when you overshoot a corner... just stand up on the foot pegs and go scrambling in the gravel. I did that once before in the 5 lap race at PG when a Super 4 I was chasing lowsided coming out of the last turn in front of me. If it had been the CBR1000...... the weight of the bike would have caused me to go down in the gravel pits.

 

And if you overshoot the corner, its easier to pull back onto the track. Very forgiving. I use what I learn from the DRZ and apply it when riding the CBR.

And ya, I did crash on the DRZ coming out of the BMW exit whilst trying to overtake a Super Four (another one!!!!) and lowsided in the dirty stuff. Cost of repair was $19. One mirror and one signal light. The handle was easily set back by loosening the clamps and it popped back straight again. If it was the CBR... confirm

 

And also if I had been on the CBR .. I don't think I could have salvaged this overshoot at PG Turn One.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/angelo_neo/PG_Turn_1.jpg

thats good info! thanks...

am considering a bike for weekend track fun...

am looking at the many 600s and Motard

[Benguin46]

how come now like so quiet? all disappear already? hehe!

[chipmunk]

Just placed my downpayment for a K7 DRZ. Mine comes in blue. Anyone using a blue DRZ here?

[Benguin46]

2 of my frens are using the blue drz. they are izzy's fren also.. haha!

[paradox00]

hi, im new to this forum. just got myself a new drz400smk7

i need to enquire how to do a proper running in to the bike?

sorrie if this qns has been asked before

 

thanks thanks

[Benguin46]

can jus whack all yer gears or follow the book, ride slow for the first few thousand kms..

[paradox00]

Originally posted by Benguin46@February 11, 2007 01:36 am

can jus whack all yer gears or follow the book, ride slow for the first few thousand kms..

so whack or follow the book?

 

im seriously in doubt...

[ryanC]

engage your gears fully, exercise all the gears at various RPMs. Use your engine brakings.

 

The guide from the owner's manual is very brief. Only asking you to less than half throttle or less than 3/4 throttle if i'm not wrong.

 

make sure all gears are engaged fully. meaning to say, do not kick up or down your gear shifter like as though u have not eaten anything for a week. kick it hard!

 

make sure u do not change gear at undershift rpms. it will cause your piston to knock.

 

that's all.

[chipmunk]

Hey guys.I just placed a downpayment for a K7 DRZ (blue/white). Tried looking for pictures of the k7 in blue but I only saw the yellow and black ones. Went to suzukicycles.com and it only listed yellow and black as the available colours. Is it a limited edition colour?

[R.C.]

Here you go...

 

http://www1.suzuki.co.jp/motor/dr-z400sm/images/n9j.jpg

 

Don't think the US market gets the blue. Taken from Suzuki Japan website...

http://www1.suzuki.co.jp/motor/dr-z400sm/spec.html

 

And this is the Limited Edition paint that they juz released. 300 worldwide so don't know how many will arrive here...

http://www1.suzuki.co.jp/motor/dr-z400smz/index.html