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Old 03-06-2022, 07:52 PM   #31
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Nicest bike i ever had,should of kept it. Now i own a 2021 TBR7,but its no a DR-Z 400.


 
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Old 03-07-2022, 11:53 AM   #32
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Nicest bike i ever had,should of kept it. Now i own a 2021 TBR7,but its no a DR-Z 400.
Probably mentioned earlier but I was originally looking for a DR650, just out of it's utter simplicity. Air cooled, one cam, tractor-like. The DRZ was my second choice but you know how it is when you run across a deal you can't pass up.
I have no regrets, though it is more "sporty" than the DR. Just as fast, lighter.
I've been having a ball with it, so far. Super easy to wrench on compared to my previous V-Strom. Funny thing is, it feel just like I'm riding my QLink, just bigger, better suspension, and way more powerful. Feels very familiar though.
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Old 03-10-2022, 09:38 PM   #33
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What a project

I got the FMF Powerbomb header done today. It was a chore mating it up to the Leo Vince exhaust. Lots of cutting and torching to reshape the mid-pipe but I got it. I only have worm clamps on it at the moment, but the proper t-bolt clamps are ordered.

That does it. Breather mod, went from a 36mm CV carb to a 39mm flat slide pumper carb. Both Stage 2 cams are installed and now the exhaust is done. Gonna be fun!
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Old 03-12-2022, 12:23 AM   #34
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The bike rips. I have to say, coming off the V-Strom, the thunderous V-Twin power isn't there, but it rips for a smallish one-lunger, with all the new upgrades. It works WAY better on all the gravel and back roads than the Strom.
Thinking of maybe doing a SUMO conversion. We'll see. All the parts are readily available.
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Old 03-24-2022, 12:21 AM   #35
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Bling. Can't help myself. The stock chain guard was ugly and usually removed by Dizzers....but i didn't want to do without. Mostly because I didn't want the two bolt mounts sticking up unattended!
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Old 03-27-2022, 10:23 PM   #36
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My bike, my favorite creek, two beers. Perfect......
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Old 04-06-2022, 12:14 PM   #37
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Big Bore Kit install. Hoping to finish it up today. All parts I took off at 8500 miles still looked new.
Replacing the jug, piston, rings.......and cam chain, just because I'm there.
So far, the bike has been a breeze to wrench on.
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Old 04-06-2022, 01:11 PM   #38
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Old 04-09-2022, 12:29 PM   #39
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Oh man....what a difference. I'm not hammering it hard yet but wow. There's just "more" everywhere.
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Old 04-09-2022, 12:32 PM   #40
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Uh oh. Look what found its way into my shop!
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Old 04-10-2022, 07:19 AM   #41
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Did Mrs 2LZ help you find that color? Guys usually can't match colors that precisely!
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Old 04-10-2022, 09:08 AM   #42
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Did Mrs 2LZ help you find that color? Guys usually can't match colors that precisely!
Most guys don't care.
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Old 04-10-2022, 12:36 PM   #43
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Did Mrs 2LZ help you find that color? Guys usually can't match colors that precisely!
Believe it or not, I did it all by myself this time!
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Old 04-12-2022, 07:32 PM   #44
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Done! Turns snappy quick now!
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Old 04-23-2022, 12:19 AM   #45
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Torture device

Did the Seat Concepts seat kit today. Relief is in sight. The stock DRZ seat is nothing less than a 2X6 that's fabric covered.
Also added a cheap tach/clock. Life is better now.
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