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[drimcong]

Hello,
looking for a DRZ, XR 400 or some such beast - from the 90's.
nothing too fancy, as it will be dropped, since I haven't a clew.
intending to go off-road, on gravel roads and a bit of forrestry, don't fancy bashing up the xcountry.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanx
Josey

 

[Daithi]

Try get the "E" Model as opposed to the "S".

Drz400e Vs Drz400s

The link above'll give ya an idea.

 

[essjay]

Try get the "E" Model as opposed to the "S".

Drz400e Vs Drz400s

The link above'll give ya an idea.

Now I'm not talking from experience here..... but I'd go the other way. The S is less powerful so would be easier on a beginner, has indicators etc so would be better suited to riding to and from your off-roading area and also has a rear subframe if you would ever fancy trying trails not local (ie. you can carry stuff)

 

[Daithi]

Now I'm not talking from experience here..... but I'd go the other way. The S is less powerful so would be easier on a beginner, has indicators etc so would be better suited to riding to and from your off-roading area and also has a rear subframe if you would ever fancy trying trails not local (ie. you can carry stuff)

You have a point....sort of...
The "E" isn't an unwieldy beast compared to the "S", although it's substantially lighter, has better suspension
and has the type of bottom end that gets you out of bother more than into it. That said, for bimbling around
there isn't much of a difference.

I'm looking forward to the Pogo Spin Josey'll organize when he gets the bike.

 

[john_aero]

id go S aswell. but then again i am farkle tart so would prob fit different base gasket and a E carb.

either are good bikes.

xr400 are great bike but kicker is pain when your tired

chatting philgun and he uses xr250 and loves them for simplicity and lightness

 

[Corporal Punishment]

Try get the "E" Model as opposed to the "S".

Drz400e Vs Drz400s

The link above'll give ya an idea.

Yes but Daithi, mountain goats would think twice about going where you'd happily point a DRz front wheel.

 

[Daithi]

Yes but Daithi, mountain goats would think twice about going where you'd happily point a DRz front wheel.

Alan, are ya tryin to get me lynched ?

Please excuse the thread hijack by the way.

 

[Daithi]

Edit:

Sorry, submitted same post twice.

 

[Kamikaze]

Yes but Daithi, mountain goats would think twice about going where you'd happily point a DRz front wheel.

Indeed, CP, truer words were never spoken.
He is a bit of a goat..... and you'll usually see his front wheel pointing towards the nearest source of tea or coffee.

 

[drimcong]

thank you

thanx for the advice, much obliged as always.

Any 'cheap & cheerful' machines available?
90s, about 400cc or less, 4stroke, electrical bits, and not beyond redemption.
Always wondering why the lovely bikes of Tim's in Cork need to be scrapped.
Pity we haven't a junk yard to go rooting in.
Josey