paulmbowers 236 Posted January 10, 2014 Rob- if I may ask? Why are you curious about the bikes? Seems a little nosey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 10, 2014 only the nose knows. Nah its just me as a like every moto fanatic wondering what everyone rides, more simple old school air cooled?, carbed?, or F.I. or liquidcooled, E3, E2 or E1 sized, all 4T, etc. Are folks buying those late model 250 4T DS machines like the KLX250 etc.? just being nosey. So far it seems like a real big mix of choices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mctrails 38 Posted January 10, 2014 I'm curious all, what was the SDAR bike breakdown from this days get together? Can you guys figure up a list? or each list your machine so I can compile a bike list. I can think of a few including Logrollers 450Hushy and McTrails 310, BS DRZ400, PBs 525(?) I would like to know a breakdown of the DS group. Mine is a 2013 Husqvarna TE 310R and I DID NOT have any breakdowns. :rolleyes:/> I know, that's not what you meant about breakdowns but there actually were quite a few of that kind during that days riding. A LOT more than I'm used to on my rides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 10, 2014 breakdown was a poor choice of word. type/brand of bike list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted January 10, 2014 Mine 05 450 MxC with a 525 cylinder installed this spring. now with 890 hr on the ticker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted January 10, 2014 So far it seems like a real big mix of choices. yeah... always seems to be that way the noobier rides tend to bring out the more pedestrian bikes... mid size Japanese bikes When you start posting the all day desert slogs, the bikes of choice start getting a little more upscale; Orange, plated XRRs, WRs with plates, etc. The Japanese DS bikes tend to be underpowered and overweight for all day sand riding... just my personal observation. I always thought the DRZ was ok, and that I just sucked at sand riding... until I took the WR out on the Pinion desert ride then I confirmed, the DRZ sucks in the sand, and I still suck at sand riding... but the WR worked really well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted January 10, 2014 So far it seems like a real big mix of choices. yeah... always seems to be that way the noobier rides tend to bring out the more pedestrian bikes... mid size Japanese bikes When you start posting the all day desert slogs, the bikes of choice start getting a little more upscale; Orange, plated XRRs, WRs with plates, etc. The Japanese DS bikes tend to be underpowered and overweight for all day sand riding... just my personal observation. I always thought the DRZ was ok, and that I just sucked at sand riding... until I took the WR out on the Pinion desert ride then I confirmed, the DRZ sucks in the sand, and I still suck at sand riding... but the WR worked really well I seem to remember you running over me going down Heart Attack Hill on that ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted January 10, 2014 ok, Mrs Drama... I've already apologized profusely for that little love tap (a laughed more than I apologized though) You're right... that was the WR that gave your DRZ a little tap. It did very well in Fish Creek though... wheelies in 4 gears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted January 10, 2014 XR400R woot woot!! 30K + miles an 800h since I bought it 3 years ago. I recently tore it down to install new valvestem seals. Lapped the valves (still in spec). The rings looked like they have another 10K so I reused em. All original HRC hopup kit from 98. Workhorse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted January 11, 2014 The little DRZ has better suspension than the DR250 and a smattering of other minor improvements. I'd like to find a TM28 or TM33 pumper since the CA models came with a 32 CV carb. Worked fine but the reports on the pumper are good. I know what the pumper did for my 650 and like that response. Some of the repairs were crash related - tearing a radiator hose but I think the basic mechanical functions held up well. I go with higher tire pressures and the "less traction but less flats" philosophy. No matter what, there were a lot of smiles from that ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 12, 2014 XR400R woot woot!! 30K + miles an 800h since I bought it 3 years ago. I recently tore it down to install new valvestem seals. Lapped the valves (still in spec). The rings looked like they have another 10K so I reused em. All original HRC hopup kit from 98. Workhorse! :wub:/> back in the day one of my international pro racer friends raced an Al Baker/IMS XR440, that thing really worked. And was actually stone reliable as well. The XR400 is a really good and now inexpensive piece. And still supported in the aftermarket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 12, 2014 all good stuff Im just glad to so many on a nice group ride, you guys/gals, got this thing working well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy 0 Posted January 16, 2014 I am working on some added protection for the exposed hoses on the KLX. But the tape job held up like a rock, thanks McTrails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted January 16, 2014 Well, he had the benefit of the group's technical and emotional resources. We helped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
