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It’s probably irrelevant anyway Scotty, how many second-hand DRZ’s still have all that crap still on them? Just thought I’d mention it.
If you have a heart problem, lugging a DRZ around would not be my recommended passtime. Its only a factor once they get dropped or stuck somewhere but that is often enough that I’d rule a DRZ out.
Again, just my opinion, and I have owned and loved both bikes. I’m not trying to be nasty, just tell it as I see it.
Yeah, Ive not had the chance to ride a WR250F yet, will take up any offers though,
. I got to ride an YZ250F at Clarence, great little bike, easy to ride but needed a good clutch flogging to get my 90kg arse moving out of corners and on hills. Would 250F power be an issue for Laser’s 110kg, no offence Laserracer. Laser have you considered having the YZ426 tammed a little. Mate if ya like that bike maybe a flywheel weight, a tame pipe and some suspension modes could calm it down. End up with a tame and soft but lightweight motocrosser.
I had a mate who got Ballards to do a similar thing to his 2002 YZ250 2 smoke a few years back after he did his ACL on it. He still has the bike and won’t ride anything else.
ok now im sorta confused maybe i should forgo the e/start for some power and lightness/handling and look at a rmz250f or crrmz weighs 92.5kg dry weight 2004 or crf250 94.3kg…kx250f 92.5kg..all 2004 .. have crashed pretty hard with my 426 broke 2 toes recently and that never induced any heart problems its more when im really stuffed and fatiged which doesnt take long,stuffs my 24 year old son after about 4 laps that
maybe i just ride some and see ??the perfect bike would be a ktm300 but i probably cant run to that much $$$$
Wouldn’t be any more of a problem on a WRF than on a DRZ I don’t think Scotty. I am 95kg plus gear most of the time (except christmas!) and have no drama with my WRF.
I’ll give you a ride when we get together next if you like – although I warn you that when I was on my DRZ and test rode a WR250F I was never the same afterwards… It was just the weight difference that surprised me. I would still prefer my RG3 suspension that I had on the DRZ but the weight was a killer. And not just “this bike weighs *** kg”, I mean apparent weight while riding it.
AnonymousShit dude, glad you survived the heart attack! :ohmy:
Since you mentioned you mainly ride single track and forestry stuff I reckon you’d be better off without the weight of the DRZ. I’d go 250F if I were you. Any of them are good really. If you really want extra power, throw a 280/290 (or whatever) kit in it
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the perfect bike would be a ktm300 but i probably cant run to that much $$$$
Aaahhhhhh, now your starting to see the light laser.
the big orange light….having said that, ive had mine since xmas and ive spent most of my time on the couch with various injuries…
but my ticker is still workin mate!!
Qk heres where im at ..if only i had $8000 dealers got a new drz400e last one too:( never mind also went and had a look at some honda crf250x they were as traded 2005 2006 as traded roughest one was $4500 needed clutch cable rear guard and he said possibly a top end rebuild wouldnt start easy then when it did start wouldnt idle:ohmy:
….ssooo now thats over i have made up my mind …Roll on the drz wanna build me a.. MONSTER..drz 400 e a good powerful all rounder..have really appreciated the help on this guys :woohoo:lots of useful help..im so thankful im eyeing up one of the prettier sheep and gonna send her over for you guys to use …uhh..ummm..i mean playwith…no maybe the words farm :whistle::)you will know her when you see her she s the sheep with the startled look in her eyes..lol..lol… i also was following the banana build up, pity it carked itself …my new bike s gonna look sweet with those old bull stickers on it ..but gotta sell mine first
AnonymousIt’s a good choice mate. They are reliable and are mellow, yet have some power when you give it to them. Best mod would be suspension if you’re coming from a 426
Moto wrote:
Quote:It’s a good choice mate. They are reliable and are mellow, yet have some power when you give it to them. Best mod would be suspension if you’re coming from a 426Mellow? Compared to what Moto?
A DRZ can be a balltearer or a soft ride, depending on how you use your right hand! Very forgiving, in that the power is there whenever you want it but never to the point of killing you.
ECKS-Man wrote:
Quote:Moto wrote:Quote:It’s a good choice mate. They are reliable and are mellow, yet have some power when you give it to them. Best mod would be suspension if you’re coming from a 426Mellow? Compared to what Moto?
A DRZ can be a balltearer or a soft ride, depending on how you use your right hand! Very forgiving, in that the power is there whenever you want it but never to the point of killing you.
Dont question him ECKS :angry:
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