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Originally Posted by Genghis9021
EXTENSIVE or expensive ? Stator bolts, water pump seal, . . . what mod was expensive ?
Classic ? Sure, a box of parts that is neither lovely (the rear shock looks like something from Soviet days, the thin magnesium case covers on an already heavy bike will puncture from a hard stare, the brakes which are at their limit BEFORE a subtle mod to airbox and jetting, the ridiculously thin (22g) electrical wiring to the similarly pathetic headlight, etc) nor inspiring (torqueless even after carb & intake mods and 5-speeds (!)).
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Expensive as in it need radiator guards, a plastic tank, case guards and 3x3 modding to make it a nice bike to ride and a hardy bike to overland across Africa. After those mods it's pretty much bullet proof IF you know how to look after them.
It's still a bit of a classic for those who like simple, easy to ride and easy to work off road bias lightweight bikes. A bit like the XT600's but lighter and more capable.
The suspension is actually pretty good. It's not race spec but it's WAY better than what comes bolted to a lot of 'Adventure bikes'..
There's nothing on a DRZ that a Haynes manual mechanic couldn't diagnose and fix. It's light enough and easy to lower so good with the ladies too.
I'd ride one RTW over an F650 ANYDAY...
So yeah.. I think it will become popular in another 5-10 years when you can't buy a single bike which doesn't need to be plugged into a computer to keep it running.
Horses for courses though isn't it..
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Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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