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  • #100459

    Sean Ramsay
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    Hi Guys,
    Just calling upon the mass of wisdom that this community holds.
    As I posted last week my beloved TTR got pinched, so, here is the dilemma
    do I get myself another TTR as I have spare rims etc for the TTR
    or do I take the opportunity to change my ride?
    I like the DRZ400’s but am concerned about the liquid cooled radiator setup, having read about bikes over heating, sticks getting caught in them or hoses blowing etc…. are these real concerns or am i being silly?
    I was also offered a GS650 but am unsure if such a bike will suit me yet as i do like my mud and state forest trails.
    :S
    over to you guys

    Sean

    #208400

    Mick Pilgrim
    Member
    bender wrote:
    Hi Guys,
    Just calling upon the mass of wisdom that this community holds.
    As I posted last week my beloved TTR got pinched, so, here is the dilemma
    do I get myself another TTR as I have spare rims etc for the TTR
    or do I take the opportunity to change my ride?
    I like the DRZ400’s but am concerned about the liquid cooled radiator setup, having read about bikes over heating, sticks getting caught in them or hoses blowing etc…. are these real concerns or am i being silly?
    I was also offered a GS650 but am unsure if such a bike will suit me yet as i do like my mud and state forest trails.
    :S
    over to you guys

    Sean

    I assume you are talking BMW 650GS – I think the DRZ400 would be better for the mud and forest trails. I have owned both and found the tank of the 650GS between your legs when standing tended to push your feet off the pegs (unless your really bow legged) when riding in the bush.
    Also the 400 is lighter and has longer travel suspension which can be well set up for trail riding.

    My thoughts
    Mick

    #208413

    “I like the DRZ400’s but am concerned about the liquid cooled radiator setup, having read about bikes over heating, sticks getting caught in them or hoses blowing etc…. are these real concerns or am i being silly?”
    Hey Bender, I thought I was old school. :P :laugh: :laugh: My last few dirt bikes have all been liquid cooled, never had an issue. Just a liitle worried at times when you lay it down in rocky terrain.
    Cheers
    Murph

    #208401

    Bender, Go the mighty DR. I’ve never had over heating problems with mine, shit I’ve never seen coolant in the over flow bottle. Easy to maintain, just ask TB. Never blown a hose either. All I do is change the oil and filter every 500 k’s and all is good. If you’re worried about the radiator, just put guards on it.

    Come on Boonsta, what do you reckon

    Gaz

    #208402

    Bender, by the sounds of it you may even want to have a look at the DR650. Not as cumbersome as the BMW, still pretty capable off road as long as you respect it’s a big trail bike and not an enduro weapon and no radiators for you to stress over.

    I have a DRZ400E and I have damaged a radiator but that was whist riding tight, rutted, rocky single track and I didn’t have guards at the time. No issues since fitting guards.

    #208403

    Craig Hatton
    Member
    bender wrote:
    Hi Guys,
    Just calling upon the mass of wisdom that this community holds.
    As I posted last week my beloved TTR got pinched, so, here is the dilemma
    do I get myself another TTR as I have spare rims etc for the TTR
    or do I take the opportunity to change my ride?
    I like the DRZ400’s but am concerned about the liquid cooled radiator setup, having read about bikes over heating, sticks getting caught in them or hoses blowing etc…. are these real concerns or am i being silly?
    I was also offered a GS650 but am unsure if such a bike will suit me yet as i do like my mud and state forest trails.
    :S
    over to you guys

    Sean

    Hi Bender
    maybe have a look at the WR250R, fuel injected, 10000km services, and very capable for commuting as well

    cheers Hatto

    #208415

    Sean Ramsay
    Member

    Thanks guys,
    the 650 may be too much bike for me Scotty,
    and how would the WR handle highway runs with gear??, TTR used to struggle uphill a little with gear and my barge arse on it which is why i was looking at the DRZ??

    #208404

    Hi Bender I have had a couple of the Drz400’s my current old banger is a 2000 model with 20000 km and I have never had any overheating problems. Just Reg 500 km service and these things will go for ever

    #208417

    Alex
    Member

    DRZ400, get a black one.

    #208418

    Greg
    Member

    DR650 Bender, will suit what you do better then a DR400. You don’t do any serious single trail from what I have seen, the 650 has longer service intervals, is cheaper to buy and better on the bitumen which I think you do a little off? Also is oil cooled if the water cooling worries you (which it really shouldn’t IMO)

    Sunday check the site, a project that may interest you will be revealed here on OBT

    TB

    #208419

    alan
    Member

    how about a ktm 640 or a 625 fun bike a bit more poke than a dr z 400 not much more money about the same weight or xr650 both cool bikes just got to find a good second hand one :side:

    #208420

    alan
    Member
    axel wrote:
    DRZ400, get a black one.

    bloody turn coat 👿

    #208421

    Sean Ramsay
    Member
    Trailboss wrote:
    DR650 Bender, will suit what you do better then a DR400. You don’t do any serious single trail from what I have seen, the 650 has longer service intervals, is cheaper to buy and better on the bitumen which I think you do a little off? Also is oil cooled if the water cooling worries you (which it really shouldn’t IMO)

    Sunday check the site, a project that may interest you will be revealed here on OBT

    TB

    Fair Point, I don’t do as much single trail as I’d like, but i do get out when I can and it is something that I want to do more off.
    I like the option of touring and camping off the bike which i do when I can also – it’s all about versatility for me – lol

    #208416
    bender wrote:
    Thanks guys,
    the 650 may be too much bike for me Scotty,
    and how would the WR handle highway runs with gear??, TTR used to struggle uphill a little with gear and my barge arse on it which is why i was looking at the DRZ??

    Bender, the DRZ400 actually make more HP than the DR650. The 650 has a tad more torque and is geared much better for long highway speeds.
    The WR looks like a great little bike with a 6 speed but for a fat arsed Ozzie’s loaded up with camping gear there’s going to be a lot of shuffling through the gears when you hit the hills. The WR is only a couple KG’s lighter than the DRZ with much less HP and half the torque.

    #208422

    Adrian Lee
    Member

    Hey bender i know a champion bloke who is selling a ripper WR 450 if your interested.

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