You should look at my Husaberg 390 in the forsale section. You will not find a better bike around. Ask Boom Boom
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New dualsport bike
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And then there's that.
And then there's that.
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If Dad hasn't done the 3x3 mod to the DRz yet then do it. Cheap easy and much better throttle response. If you can find a good 'E' exhaust then do that also. For woods riding go with 14/47 and for road use 14/44. As far as the weight....yes it's a pig but you get used to it. Just keep the rubber side down and you'll be OK.
Or buy that Hussy.
Or buy that Hussy.
'00 KTM 300EXC Brakes just slow you down
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FWIW I never considered a WR because of the seat height...I have short legs
Not a problem for you.
Also the DRZ is much lighter.....than my KLR was
Not a problem for you.
Also the DRZ is much lighter.....than my KLR was
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The WR has a monster seat height. I can't flat foot both sides at the same time when it has dirt wheels.
Patrick
Patrick
2003 Triumph Sprint ST :: 2004 Suzuki SV650R
2016 Beta 300RR :: 2006 Suzuki DRZ400SM
1975 Harley FXE1200
2016 Beta 300RR :: 2006 Suzuki DRZ400SM
1975 Harley FXE1200
Re: New dualsport bike
You should buy another DRZ. That way if you do the tat with your dad, you only need to carry parts for 1 model bike.
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09 Husaberg 450 FE
07 Suzuki DRZ400S
Re: New dualsport bike
phoo wrote:The WR has a monster seat height. I can't flat foot both sides at the same time when it has dirt wheels.
Patrick
The WR250R has a rether LOW seat height and is somewhat adjustable due to the design of the rear suspension. Your dad would be WAY better of on it than on his DRZ. Maybe you can get him one and then take his DRZ for yours?
Sam Jones - Frederick MD
GL1800 DCT TRIO Tilting Trike - KTM 525 EXC - KTM 200 XCW - 2 KTM Freeride 250Rs - TRS 300 Xtrack Trials
Lots of E-Bikes/MCs
Polaris RZR 800
Lots of MTBs and Road Bikes and a BamBuk Recumbant Tandem Trike eBike
GL1800 DCT TRIO Tilting Trike - KTM 525 EXC - KTM 200 XCW - 2 KTM Freeride 250Rs - TRS 300 Xtrack Trials
Lots of E-Bikes/MCs
Polaris RZR 800
Lots of MTBs and Road Bikes and a BamBuk Recumbant Tandem Trike eBike
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Sam, that's actually not a bad line of thinking. Anything easier for him to pick up would be a good thing.
Thanks,
~Patrick
Thanks,
~Patrick
2003 Triumph Sprint ST :: 2004 Suzuki SV650R
2016 Beta 300RR :: 2006 Suzuki DRZ400SM
1975 Harley FXE1200
2016 Beta 300RR :: 2006 Suzuki DRZ400SM
1975 Harley FXE1200
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I think that way because because I AM the Official Original OFG (Old Fat Guy)phoo wrote:Sam, that's actually not a bad line of thinking. Anything easier for him to pick up would be a good thing.
Thanks,
~Patrick
Sam Jones - Frederick MD
GL1800 DCT TRIO Tilting Trike - KTM 525 EXC - KTM 200 XCW - 2 KTM Freeride 250Rs - TRS 300 Xtrack Trials
Lots of E-Bikes/MCs
Polaris RZR 800
Lots of MTBs and Road Bikes and a BamBuk Recumbant Tandem Trike eBike
GL1800 DCT TRIO Tilting Trike - KTM 525 EXC - KTM 200 XCW - 2 KTM Freeride 250Rs - TRS 300 Xtrack Trials
Lots of E-Bikes/MCs
Polaris RZR 800
Lots of MTBs and Road Bikes and a BamBuk Recumbant Tandem Trike eBike
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Patrick, I'll bet that the DRZ is about the same weight as the WR400. Newer WR250 with aluminum frame is lighter.
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