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Corey , I wouldn’t put the Drz and Rmz in the same class but I do think it will effect resale values of the Drz , also the Drz is the only dirt bike I’ve owned so I am keen to try a few more before my times out
Lefty , I was looking at the 390 Berg when they first came out and I really like then , I’d love a ride but I am concerned about not having a local dealer near me !
Fair enough Corey but my bike is at that stage where I sell now and get good money to upgrade or keep for a couple more years see ADR arrive on the RMX450z and the Drz price will drop and I’ll have to start from scratch.
Aarons bike has only had a new pipe and jetting and after talking to STM his WR has basically had all performance mods done. Their is however 5 years between these bikes but how much power do you lose ? Do you think your Drz has much less power than mine as it’s a fair bit older ? I’m not sure but no matter what I get I know you’ll still be passing me
I had the Ktm 350 in my sights to STM but after Chris-t went to the Dirt Days and test rode one that kept breaking down with fuel issues I figured if KTM can’t get one reliable for the big test day what chance do I have !
I really like the 390 Berg but their isn’t much dealer back up local to Yamba so that’s holding me back.
I have ridden the 310 and it was fun but the CRF250 felt like it had more power to the ground.
Fussy bugger aren’t I
!!!Last weekend was a dream for anyone wanting a new bike but unsure what
I got to ride the over blinged Husky 449 of Chris-T , spuds WRF 450 and Aarons CRF250x. On the Pre-ride with STM the weekend before he was kind enough to let me ride his WR250F up a rather technical single that I know he wasn’t that keen on getting the DRZ through
I have to say as nice as the power of the 449 was , I only found myself having fun on the fire roads , the singletrack was hard work and I think that was mainly due to suspension set up but I don’t think the power is lineal enough for a solely singletrack bike. I found myself barely touch the throttle on Diamond Back single which is usually a fast flowing section.
Spuds WRF450 felt right the second I got on and I felt ‘in’ the bike , the power was very smooth and it was easy to ride , I only got the chance to do one singletrack in between fire roads but it left me smiling
Spuds set up was very much the same as me with high bars set forward and the suspension soaked up the big erosion mounds with ease !STMs WR250F was a heap of fun and once I got used to the very light front end I had a ball , the whole set up was perfect as you’d expect from the King.
I was definitely faster on this bike but that’s not why I’m changing , I got off the WR feeling as though I’d found the bike but had a feeling deep down something was missing for me. For all the DRZs weight issues it has a very strong engine with a good mid range, it can provide an extra boost when needed without being over fussy about what gear your in , this is what I missed in the WR250F. I came out of a couple of corners to find a decent erosion mound but not the power on tap to attack it with going down in gears and ringing it’s neck. I realize that’s how these bikes like to be ridden but I’m not sure it’s me !When Aaron asked me if I wanted a go on his CRF250x I was hesitant as the conditions were very slick and its his brand new toy. He told me to shut up and get on so away I went
1st impressions had me instantly grinning , it felt light ( very light ) and so nimble , the first decent downhill I was crossing ruts and changing lines effortlessly , we then hit some fire road and I thought that the excitement was going to go but a surprisingly strong mid range and the take off at high revs was heaps of fun. The first jump was not really that big so I dismissed the smooth landing as a fluke but on a long section full of erosion mounds that I hit at varying speed I soon realized that the standard suspension on this bike was giving me the most comfortable landings I have ever had we arrived at the root riddled middle ridge and wisely Aaron wanted to take his own bike up and did so in style. I really didn’t want to give the CRF250x back and immediately noticed the difference once back on my bike.So as for which bike I’ll get next ……
Not sure
I went in the 2 bike shops in Grafton yesturday , the 1st to by a TTR 110 for the Missus to chase the kids on !!! The 2nd to buy a lid and some protection so when she tries to keep up with the kids she’s safe once crashed
Both shops are great , the 1st is owned by Lee Palmer who has raced Dakar 8 times !!! The 2nd is the Suzuki dealer I always buy from who heavily discounted everything I bought and offered to sell my bike for me !!!
So I guess we’re lucky up north hey
adam wrote:Nick what are you getting in its place ? Or after Coffs were you told to get rid of it.I love the Drz still Adam and I haven’t bben told to sell even after paying quite a lot for a certain jersey
The real reason is that now I have the Tenere I’m looking for a single track only bike to chase King STM on !!!! :woohoo:
Ollie wrote:mal5.1 wrote:Trailboss wrote:The official photographer we paid on the night
seemed to miss the auction itself but it went for $320!!!!! yup can you believe that!! Three hundred and twenty dollars :ohmy: Ollie would have paid that to be cool he has always been jealous of it :laugh:
remember this :laugh:
Now that’s disturbing
I won’t be making the jersey into a hat in a hurry that’s for sure chris72a wrote:Looks like a great time had by all, yep another great ride I missed, changes are in the wind next year will be a whole new start and time off F**k me I won’t know what to do with 4 weeks annual leave a year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cheers
Chris.Start by booking a trip to Coffs mate , the ridings awesome
I’ve now got the neck support that TB kindly sorted for me and I have to say it’s a quality looking bit of gear.
I tried it on and I think like any new gear it will need a break in period to get usd to the new restrictions of the support but who doesn’t put on boots for the 1st time and need to get used to them.
Time will tell but 1st impressions are good
Nick
King STM wrote:I spoke to the events rep I deal with at the Resort today and she said to pass on a big Thank You to everyone for being so considerate with your bikes around the resort.
She had zero noise complaints about bikes and said that for such a big group she was expecting a few.Good Work Guys!!!
STM
No complaints about bike noise but what about pisshead noise on Saturday night !!
:laugh:Thanks for letting us know about the fuel at Glenreagh Maso
It was good to catch up on Sunday too , shame I was so dusty from Saturday night
I got side panels for $35 but you could try the sanding method which I found too hard
Ev , this won’t apply mate !!! Their isn’t sand paper coarse enough for your scratches !!!
