Doc's DRZ400S

[FastDoc]

I don't know, but regearing is not a great option for me.

Suzuki designed this bike as a dirtbike first. The 'E' model predates the 'S' model.

As such it has a close ratio transmission. So, if I gear it high enough to calm it down on the highway first will be too high. It's a little higher than I would like as it is.

What some guys do, and sounds like a good idea, is to gear it up to work on the highway, and use a Rekluse to make it easy to ride at very low speeds over the rocks and single track and such.

Rekluse's sound appealing and are popular out here but I've never ridden a bike with one to see if I would like it.

[FastDoc]

Originally Posted by Darkrider

I will definetly be keeping tabs on this, The DR has always interested me and when it comes time to get a new to me bike next year its probably going to come down to the DR, the XR650 and the Zong RX3. I am also interested in hearing what you think of the Trailwings after having them for awhile. I am kind of interested in possibly fitting them to my Yamaha DT250 since i now know they are available in the right sizes for it.

Sorry I missed this question.

I like the Trail Wings an may use them again when this set wears out. They are a good 50-50 tire and that's what I need.

It looks like they will last about 3,000 miles, and for me that's a long time especially on a semi-powerful bike loaded for travel.

They are smooth and quiet on the road, and I think contribute to the DRZ's 60+ MPG economy, which translates to long range (my goal).

They are good in hard dirt and rock conditions where I ride the most, and good on gravel which I ride a lot also.

I have not had the pleasure much, but I understand they are poor in mud, sand, snow and softer conditions.

[Darkrider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Sorry I missed this question.

I like the Trail Wings an may use them again when this set wears out. They are a good 50-50 tire and that's what I need.

It looks like they will last about 3,000 miles, and for me that's a long time especially on a semi-powerful bike loaded for travel.

They are smooth and quiet on the road, and I think contribute to the DRZ's 60+ MPG economy, which translates to long range (my goal).

They are good in hard dirt and rock conditions where I ride the most, and good on gravel which I ride a lot also.

I have not had the pleasure much, but I understand they are poor in mud, sand, snow and softer conditions.

So more or less the same limitations as the Dunlop "Universal Trials" tires that are currently on the bike. The main reason im moving away from these tires is mostly because there is a pretty good chance they are either the originals to the bike or a set that was fitted to it early in its life. Thus they are aged hardened and showing some signs of dry rot.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I don't know, but regearing is not a great option for me.

Suzuki designed this bike as a dirtbike first. The 'E' model predates the 'S' model.

As such it has a close ratio transmission. So, if I gear it high enough to calm it down on the highway first will be too high. It's a little higher than I would like as it is.

What some guys do, and sounds like a good idea, is to gear it up to work on the highway, and use a Rekluse to make it easy to ride at very low speeds over the rocks and single track and such.

Rekluse's sound appealing and are popular out here but I've never ridden a bike with one to see if I would like it.

Yes, I understand, Doc. However, if you have a spare C/S sprocket, please do measure it with digital calipers. I think this Suzuki C/S sprocket might fit the counter shaft of the Zongshen RX3. I am mainly interested in the two spline dimensions of the interior.

[FastDoc]

Sorry Spud, I was on the wrong wavelength LOL. I don't have another one, I'd be happy to measure it next time I need to take it off.

[SpudRider]

Thank you, Doc.