Hail's DRZ Build Thread

[Hail]

Well here is the photo of my new 2012 DRZ400S in the shop on the day of purchase.

While I am sure I will make some perfoamance modifications soon my priority number one is getting used to a bike with such a high seat height. Outside of performance there are a few things I know I need right waway.

#1 1/4" Aluminum Skid Plate: $147

#2 Aluminum Cargo Rack: $107

Both of the above are from Tonn's Fabrication.

I will also be ordering some hand guards this week but I have not decided which ones I want.

More photos when I receive the bike and new goddies for it!

 

[ethandf06]

Let the modding begin!:tup:

 

[Dustin]

Wheelie time!

 

[Oldschool]

Congratulations on the new ride. Good choice on first mods. I would consider the Zeta brand hand gaurds which should be a must on an off road machine. If it has rubber footpegs lose them for proper metal toothed ones asap. Folding mirrors, or just remove them when off road.

Get to know your machine and most important, have a great time!

 

[Hellgate]

Skid Plate and Cargo Rack??? Those aren't mods, they are accessories. We want pistons, cams, and exhaust systems.

Now snap to it Brad!!!

Oh, and get some real knobs. :nerd:

*And this is coming from the guy who's never ridden off-road. :squid:

 

[ethandf06]

Athena big bore.:sinister:

 

[Hail]

Congratulations the new ride. Good choice on first mods. I would consider the Zeta brand hand gaurds which should be a must on an off road machine. If it has rubber footpegs lose them for proper metal toothed ones asap. Folding mirrors, or just remove them when off road.

Get to know your machine and most important, have a great time!

I will check them out!

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[waldo877]

Fastway's are your best bet on handguards IMO. Cheap plastic pieces are easy to replace, and the aluminum mounts to the triple. That way if you smack it, the guard helps not to bend the bars--rather than help it.

 

[tombraider2]

More racks on Ebay, I'm short and did the dog bone change and slide up the fork tubes.. Gel seat works geat to.. Arrrrp. She's perty though..

 

[Dustin]

I ordered the OEM Suzuki rack from the UK and I believe it was less than $80 shipped. Very useful piece.

 

[Hail]

I saw many racks for around $80 bucks. Many were the half length and most were steel. I picked the one above specifically because it was aluminum and full length. I may regret that later after a few dropps and a loppie or two.

 

[Hail]

This is going to be a problem for my wife. There are WAY TO MANY goodies on Ebay for this bike!

 

[Hail]

Just ordered a set of hand gurds like the ones shown below from eBay. The price is right for me. I hope they dont suck!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400298901102?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[Oldschool]

Those look just like the Zeta's that I had on my KLR and 1/2 the price. Good find!

Soon it will be time to go get Dusty!

 

[johnnyontherocks]

Conrats on the new baby Brad, you made a great choice. Now go get that titanium Yosh system

 

[tombraider2]

Great busters, well lets not forget the fat pegs. Soon you'll have a $10,000 dual sport :thewave:

 

[Hail]

We want pistons, cams, and exhaust systems.

I am thinking about getting a 434CC cylinder and piston kit and rejet it. Actually pretty affordable on this bike. Being just one cylender and all. But, I need to ride it for a while as is.

Cargo rack and skid plate shipping confirmation received today.

 

[FZ1inTX]

WOW! I missed this one somehow.... Congrats Brad! What an awesome toy that is! :tup:

 

[FZ1riderNY]

Congrats on the new ride Brad! So we're gonna start getting muddy are we??!!:sinister:

 

[Hail]

So we're gonna start getting muddy are we??!!:sinister:

I sure hope so!