DR-Z 400: Given the chance again, I would...
 

Hey guys!

I'm delighted to say that after owning a DRZ for the past 4 years and covering thousands of miles on it, and gearing it all up for touring spec. I have gone and bought another. It's funny to think that in hindsight (obviously with a low mileage specimen, not a single scratch and kept in a garage since original purchase) with a blank canvas and experience in modding the bike that there are some things I'm wildly enthusiastic about changing, others not so much.

http://www.suzukidrz.com/wp-content/...eIFeelSafe.jpg

I plan to document every change I make to the new bike and justify from experience why some things are a good idea and why some are not. :)

I by no means am a mechanic, or have any professional backing against my statements, I'm just a layman remarking on things from experience with this type of bike. :)

Let me know if you'd be interested in following!

Hi,

I am interested!!!

I just bought a 2006 DRZ 400 SM. thinking it modifing it for my new adventure bike... Still not sure yet, because it's a lot of money, but will follow your post!

On my side I am rebuilding an old Yamaha TT600 1990.

Well glad you're interested. I did my first mod today. I'm currently off work ill so besides feeling sorry for myself I thought I'd be productive.

So my 1st Mod: A Comfortable Seat

http://www.suzukidrz.com/wp-content/...dCompleted.jpg

It didn't take too long to do and cost me the price of a pillow. I might have to come back and re-do it, as I'm not yet fit to leave the house. However, conceptually it is quite sound. Give it a go!

Hello I know it has been a long time since this thread was talked about, but how did the seat modification go on the road test?

Was there any other extra modifications you needed to make? Thanks

Hi
 

Hi I'm interested in your post I have DRZ400e and think it is a great bike.
Good luck
Nick