teebes 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Hi Folks... Finally got around to joining and I'm already getting spammed from a 'BikeSlut' lol. I've been riding for a number of years on the street, only dirt for the past couple 'desert' seasons. I'm pretty addicted to offroad exploration scene, whether in my truck or DRZ. Currently reside in PB and can usually be heard putting around on my DRZ. On the the bikes... Here's an older pic of my two toys. The DRZ is a SM, currently dressed up for winter ala 606's. The list of mods keeps growing and growing, so I'll save those for an upcoming rainy day (argh, enough rain) post or my profile. 01 - yz250f 06 - drz400sm w/ dirt shoes D'oh, here's a more recent pics of my lil baby: Looking forward to hitting some trails and roads with everyone!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audible 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Hi Folks...Finally got around to joining and I'm already getting spammed from a 'BikeSlut' lol. I've been riding for a number of years on the street, only dirt for the past couple 'desert' seasons. I'm pretty addicted to offroad exploration scene, whether in my truck or DRZ. Currently reside in PB and can usually be heard putting around on my DRZ. On the the bikes... Here's an older pic of my two toys. The DRZ is a SM, currently dressed up for winter ala 606's. The list of mods keeps growing and growing, so I'll save those for an upcoming rainy day (argh, enough rain) post or my profile. 01 - yz250f 06 - drz400sm w/ dirt shoes D'oh, here's a more recent pics of my lil baby: Looking forward to hitting some trails and roads with everyone!!! Is that a Red-Bull can on your engine in the last picture??? Oh ya, welcome......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted March 4, 2010 from a fellow BLACK DRZ owner....HOWDY!!! looking forward to seeing it in action! Blind ..nice looking ride btw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 4, 2010 black DRZs are the best... followed by '01 Yamaha 250s... :-) I have not yet begun to spam! Welcome to the club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexr 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Welcome aboard.. bikeslut really is harmless.. He's just a little "special" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 4, 2010 I think I met you briefly at Stars in Ramona on Sunday? Maybe not. Either way...welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Welcome aboard.. bikeslut really is harmless.. He's just a little "special" A "Little" special, LITTLE? Anyway welcome and what IS up with the red bull? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teebes 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks all.. Hmm, a few DRZers in the house, cool! The redbull can was acting as catch can, but mostly an epic fail. You know, trying to save a little weight here and there. In my mind it makes me soo much faster - ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted March 4, 2010 Welcome aboard. We're all special here at SDAR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexr 0 Posted March 4, 2010 We're all special here at SDAR. Yeah some are just more "special" than others... But we love him anyway.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted March 4, 2010 You'll fit in just fine as long as you keep all your riding gear and bikes black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
02rdking 0 Posted March 5, 2010 Welcome Teebes! Good to have another DRZ'r. But.... geeez, you guys and your black............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 5, 2010 Welcome Teebes!Good to have another DRZ'r. But.... geeez, you guys and your black............. it's slimming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
650hucker 0 Posted March 5, 2010 My teachers said I was special.The specialest in the class too. Welcome. Black rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted March 5, 2010 it's slimming lord knows I NEED it....*sigh* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dstss 27 Posted March 5, 2010 Welcome Teebes, Nice looking bike. Black is the second best color for a bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted March 5, 2010 Welcome Teebes, Nice looking bike. Black is the second best color for a bike. True, Dark Black is first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erick 0 Posted March 5, 2010 Welcome! Hope to see you on a ride. Nice looking DRZ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
650hucker 0 Posted March 5, 2010 Eh? Dark black? Isn't that like dividing by zero or something? Since no one's said the basic three; Don't Ride like bikeslut Don't sing like fakename Don't crash like....well...all of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hail 0 Posted March 6, 2010 Being a newbie also I can't vouch for any of these guys, they sound harmless but maybe that's just some alien mind meld ruse? They want to get us out into the wilderness and take over our minds? or our bikes? That's why we are safe riding DRZ's - who want's those? (well, at least mine, your's looks 'nice') welcome, I"m looking forward to seeing all the upgrades, even the red bull can, Hail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teebes 0 Posted March 7, 2010 Being a newbie also I can't vouch for any of these guys, they sound harmless but maybe that's just some alien mind meld ruse? They want to get us out into the wilderness and take over our minds? or our bikes? That's why we are safe riding DRZ's - who want's those? (well, at least mine, your's looks 'nice')welcome, I"m looking forward to seeing all the upgrades, even the red bull can, Hail Like wise, I might head out tomorrow to Mccain or CC to meet some folks. Although, I ran into a snag w/ the DRZ today. Trying to install a GPR (sitting around on my sportbike) and think I was given the wrong 'kit' - specifically mentioned SM too, arrgh. Basically, the arm on the GPR is to short to reach the thingamajig that mounts to the frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 7, 2010 No- you're ok. The thingamajig that comes up from the frame is a press-fit in a collar and can be extended. Just remove it from the thingamajig holder and it should be apparent. Tap the collar up or down to extend the thingamajig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 7, 2010 Eh? Dark black? Isn't that like dividing by zero or something? Ah. Actually this is an excellent time to introduce the club to the Zone System. This was the standard by which black-and-white darkroom printing was done. Spent a LOT of time in the darkroom back in the day. Here's the scale: Now, I'd call Zone 1 black, but it's not black without detail like Zone 0. Zone 0 is dark black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teebes 0 Posted March 7, 2010 No- you're ok. The thingamajig that comes up from the frame is a press-fit in a collar and can be extended. Just remove it from the thingamajig holder and it should be apparent. Tap the collar up or down to extend the thingamajig. The arm coming out from the stabilizer doesn't reach 'beyond' the pin enough. It's short by just a wee bit. Almost seems like the bar clamps are 180* off, but they're offset and the mounting holes for the the top clamp are then out of whack. Seems like the wrong parts. Arrgh. Pics will do a better job of explaining: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teebes 0 Posted March 7, 2010 No- you're ok. The thingamajig that comes up from the frame is a press-fit in a collar and can be extended. Just remove it from the thingamajig holder and it should be apparent. Tap the collar up or down to extend the thingamajig. The arm coming out from the stabilizer doesn't reach 'beyond' the pin enough. It's short by just a wee bit. Almost seems like the bar clamps are 180* off, but they're offset and the mounting holes for the the top clamp are then out of whack. Seems like the wrong parts. Arrgh. Pics will do a better job of explaining: (img removed, up above still) After a couple Pacifico's and quite a bit of staring, I figured it out. Somehow the washer that should be under the steering stem nut found it's way under the triple tree causing it not to sit flush and properly seat. It's still a bit tight, but at least now the pin fits in the arm - Id10T error In other news, I have a working stabilizer now - yay :lazy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
