PNW Riders

dakh · 01-05-2009, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Harp

Looks like the Sumo rage is catching on. Any of you guys planning on lowering the bike at all? At 5'8" (barely) and a 30" inseam, I have a hard time touching the ground.

BTW...dakh...PM sent. That was the first time I added up the savings...screaming deal. If anyone else is interested, let me know.

Got the PM, much appreciated!

I'm tall enough to not have that issue (5'11"), but I'd imagine with SM wheels your bike will sit low enough to touch down pretty easily. Maybe not with both feet but why would you want that?

Harp · 01-05-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by dakh

Got the PM, much appreciated!

I'm tall enough to not have that issue (5'11"), but I'd imagine with SM wheels your bike will sit low enough to touch down pretty easily. Maybe not with both feet but why would you want that?

Good point...I'll wait 'til I get the Marchesinis mounted up before making a decision on the suspension. Mine is going to be ridden mostly on road race tracks, so I don't need the long-travel suspension.

Lynk · 01-05-2009, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by basco2

Lynk did you get your new pipe and carb on? What did you think? Those are high on my list Here's a pic of my SM on a recent adventure with Point5chink. I keep getting surprised where I can go with this set up. No its not nobbies and there are limits to where I can go but we went through some muck today! Fun stuff!

And yes I saw my backpack was on my pipe

but lucky pipe must have been cold. No melted stuff.

Darned straight!

... I just need to get back to the dyno a time or two more to get everything dialed in...

I think "holy crap this is my second flat-slide and I'm in love!" Seriously, an FCR is a better mod to the DRZ than a new pipe... though the ceramic coated RS2 is excellent.

Sledrig · 01-05-2009, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Harp

Looks like the Sumo rage is catching on. Any of you guys planning on lowering the bike at all? At 5'8" (barely) and a 30" inseam, I have a hard time touching the ground.

BTW...dakh...PM sent. That was the first time I added up the savings...screaming deal. If anyone else is interested, let me know.

I'm 5'9" with a 30" inseam 175lb. I have an 07 drz sm with the gel seat and I flat foot it, no problem. And I raised the forks up flush to the top triple for preload.

Harp · 01-06-2009, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Sledrig

I'm 5'9" with a 30" inseam 175lb. I have an 07 drz sm with the gel seat and I flat foot it, no problem. And I raised the forks up flush to the top triple for preload.

I had a DRZ SM for a couple of years...no problem with the seat height on it. Of course, it was my street bike -- never rode it aggressively. We'll see how the YZ450 goes. Thanks.

Motophotog · 01-06-2009, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Harp

Looks like the Sumo rage is catching on. Any of you guys planning on lowering the bike at all? At 5'8" (barely) and a 30" inseam, I have a hard time touching the ground.

This is my second bike. Just wanted something lighter for the tight stuff. And hell its a dirtbike afterall, so gotta keep all the dirt accessories etc so I can have fun in the winter/spring.

pscook · 01-06-2009, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by Motophotog

This is my second bike. Just wanted something lighter for the tight stuff. And hell its a dirtbike afterall, so gotta keep all the dirt accessories etc so I can have fun in the winter/spring.

Going to bring it to any WMRRA events so that we can play? Maybe an AF trackday?

I'll have pics soon, I just need the front wheel to arrive and to buy a caliper relocation bracket. Maybe some sprockets to mix it up a bit, the 15/49 is really tall yet short, putting me at 108 top speed (by my calculations) but the close ratios in between really confuse me.

Motophotog · 01-06-2009, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by pscook

Going to bring it to any WMRRA events so that we can play? Maybe an AF trackday?

I'll have pics soon, I just need the front wheel to arrive and to buy a caliper relocation bracket. Maybe some sprockets to mix it up a bit, the 15/49 is really tall yet short, putting me at 108 top speed (by my calculations) but the close ratios in between really confuse me.

It wont go that fast! I read that they were only topping off at about 90, with a 21/19 combo. So probably 85 or less on 17's. Just gotta change the gearing for sure. As for where its ridden who knows! PR would probably be the KTM

pscook · 01-06-2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Motophotog

It wont go that fast! I read that they were only topping off at about 90, with a 21/19 combo. So probably 85 or less on 17's. Just gotta change the gearing for sure. As for where its ridden who knows! PR would probably be the KTM

I have a WR 5th gear installed so the top ratio is different than yours, plus I have an extra tooth on the front sprocket. There's a guy on the East Coast (Chad Bachene) that runs a 16/36-16/41 combination on his 450. I need to see how the other gears work before I start dropping coin on sprockets.

I'll send you the spreadsheet calculator for the YZ tonight.

Motophotog · 01-06-2009, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by pscook

I have a WR 5th gear installed so the top ratio is different than yours.

I'll send you the spreadsheet calculator for the YZ tonight.

Nice........ and sweet. do that. see ur pm..........

Thanks Phil

dragracer1951 · 01-09-2009, 01:50 PM

I just put a new chain and sproket set on my DRZ last night. I had thought it was stock 15/41 gearing but I also thought it was geared pretty short so I was wanting to get a 16t for it. Turns out it was geared 14/41. Just rode it. What a difference. I have a 41mm FCR, 450 kit, Hotcams, and an MRD pipe on the way. I'm gonna like this!!!

basco2 · 01-09-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

I have a 41mm FCR, 450 kit, Hotcams, and an MRD pipe on the way. I'm gonna like this!!!

Woo hoo

I am jealous!! Would really like the chance to hear the MRD pipe in person so hope you will indulge me someday.

dragracer1951 · 01-09-2009, 02:13 PM

I've heard it's, how shall I say? Loud?
Yea. It's loud. But it is supposed to work pretty well. I bought it with a quiet core also. Like that'll help...

I want to put together a couple of motard rides when the weather gets better. So, I'll bet you'll get to hear it.

ronwest99 · 01-09-2009, 02:14 PM

Harp, Getting a stepped down seat will help a ton (I'm 6' and use a step seat for sm).

I like a lowered bike, but run all my bikes full height now.

Harp · 01-09-2009, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by ronwest99

Harp, Getting a stepped down seat will help a ton (I'm 6' and use a step seat for sm).

I like a lowered bike, but run all my bikes full height now.

Thanks...I'll put that on the list of things to look into.

ronwest99 · 01-09-2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Motophotog

It wont go that fast! I read that they were only topping off at about 90, with a 21/19 combo. So probably 85 or less on 17's. Just gotta change the gearing for sure. As for where its ridden who knows! PR would probably be the KTM

You'll probably get 100-105 mph (in a full tuck), but not much more.

A SM bike has the aerodynamics of a barn door (trimming the tank shrouds to not go beyond the radiator will get you 3-4mph on the top end though).

One thing to plan for on the yz... get a vent can for the crackcase and keep an eye on it. The YZ's have tended to breath oil at high rpm. It's not a problem if you keep any eye on it.

basco2 · 01-09-2009, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

I've heard it's, how shall I say? Loud?
Yea. It's loud. But it is supposed to work pretty well. I bought it with a quiet core also. Like that'll help...

I want to put together a couple of motard rides when the weather gets better. So, I'll bet you'll get to hear it.

Sweet! Bring on some good weather!!!

Jet City Racer · 01-09-2009, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by beansbaxter

If you have a supermoto, please post up a pic and tell us what kind of mods you've done to it...inquiring minds are interested!

Mine has "a few" mods.

dakh · 01-09-2009, 03:00 PM

Hey Jet City R, will you be giving dirt (SM) bike detailing lessons any time soon?

Originally Posted by Jet City Racer

Mine has "a few" mods.

PeteN95 · 01-09-2009, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

I have a 41mm FCR, 450 kit, Hotcams, and an MRD pipe on the way. I'm gonna like this!!!

Whose 450 kit did you get? I hope it's not an LA Sleeve kit!!

dragracer1951 · 01-09-2009, 03:23 PM

Its an Athena. Actually a 435 I believe.
Plating good.
Sleeve bad...

goslow · 01-09-2009, 05:36 PM

Sounds like you'll have a beast with all those mods Jim, can't wait to see it. You'll have to make some trips down to Mist/Hwy 53 & St Helens with the SM.

One more mod you may want to look into is a larger tank so you don't have to fill up at every gas station. I have a feeling you'll spend a lot of the time at WOT.

dragracer1951 · 01-09-2009, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by goslow

Sounds like you'll have a beast with all those mods Jim, can't wait to see it. You'll have to make some trips down to Mist/Hwy 53 & St Helens with the SM.

One more mod you may want to look into is a larger tank so you don't have to fill up at every gas station. I have a feeling you'll spend a lot of the time at WOT.

You know I'll be down for St Helens and Mist!!!!
I'll see how the tank goes. But I think you're right, it'll happen.

micknwop · 01-09-2009, 10:23 PM

[QUOTE=Jet City Racer;1508754]Mine has "a few" mods.

Same JCR from AF1 ? You move back to Seattle or something?

erickb · 01-10-2009, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by Jet City Racer

Mine has "a few" mods.

stalker

now you gona bring that to monroe

erickb · 01-10-2009, 12:31 AM

[QUOTE=micknwop;1509211]

Originally Posted by Jet City Racer

Mine has "a few" mods.

Same JCR from AF1 ? You move back to Seattle or something?

yup, he is stalking me, first online now in state

erickb · 01-10-2009, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by micknwop

Same JCR from AF1 ? You move back to Seattle or something?

yup, he is stalking me, first online now in state

Jet City Racer · 01-10-2009, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by erickb

yup, he is stalking me, first online now in state

I heard you the first time.

Yep, Micknwop, that's me. Why weren't you at Cafe Veloce Wednesday?

Harp · 01-10-2009, 07:52 AM

Jet City Racer --- that's a nice looking bike!

micknwop · 01-10-2009, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by Jet City Racer

I heard you the first time.

Yep, Micknwop, that's me. Why weren't you at Cafe Veloce Wednesday?

work and school ties up my weekdays. Unless we're meeting at midnight, I'm pretty much S O L

Good to see you made it back, too many pretty girls in CA for ya

misfitR6 · 01-10-2009, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Harp

Looks like the Sumo rage is catching on. Any of you guys planning on lowering the bike at all? At 5'8" (barely) and a 30" inseam, I have a hard time touching the ground.

BTW...dakh...PM sent. That was the first time I added up the savings...screaming deal. If anyone else is interested, let me know.

im 5'6 and tote my wr around just fine

even though i have to get my butt off the seat to one foot it to stop..lol

Lizi_wesson · 01-10-2009, 11:07 AM

I wish I'd see more sumo bikes over here on the otherside of the mountains here...with the exception of a *few pretty much stock DRZs and once in a while a KTM - I never see people with sumo bikes over here. Its a shame! Being from the Bay Area I used to see alot more up on Hwy 9 on a weekend than I see here in 3 months...

So, if you are riding by Leavenworth this summer, please stop by and show me your bikes. Mine is a 2006 XR650L, and its my daily rider. Its got Excel rims (17) , Talon hubs, Avon Distanzias (natch, I ordered two sets last time, so when there was that AVON tire shortage back in October I was smug) Buchanan spokes, 320mm EBC rotor in front, Driven chain and sprocket kit, and a Procircuit T-4 slip on. We do all the lacing and setup here in house - so that was kinda nice.

JetCity - your Red Bull Honda bike made me drool. But, really, everyone's bikes on this thread are so awesome!!

-Lizi Wesson

erickb · 01-10-2009, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by micknwop

work and school ties up my weekdays. Unless we're meeting at midnight, I'm pretty much S O L

Good to see you made it back, too many pretty girls in CA for ya

this guy lies, he will just break your heart use your bikes and then not come back to visit

Lizi_wesson · 01-10-2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by erickb

this guy lies, he will just break your heart use your bikes and then not come back to visit

hahaha wait...haven't i dated this guy? Sounds so familiar to me....

Jet City Racer · 01-10-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Lizi_wesson

hahaha wait...haven't i dated this guy? Sounds so familiar to me....

Too funny, I just replied to her PM and when I saw she had 7 bikes I almost asked her out.

Motophotog · 01-13-2009, 08:15 AM

Nice bike JCR. Does the power outweigh the sticker to horsepower ratio?

(I gotta start talkin trash)

Jet City Racer · 01-13-2009, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Motophotog

Nice bike JCR. Does the power outweigh the sticker to horsepower ratio?

(I gotta start talkin trash)

Gotta keep the sponsors happy and BTW, it puts out 62 at the rear wheel.

Not bad for a 450.

and no, I won't tell you what was done to it.

Motophotog · 01-13-2009, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Jet City Racer

Gotta keep the sponsors happy and BTW, it puts out 62 at the rear wheel.

Not bad for a 450.

and no, I won't tell you what was done to it.

Its all good. We're both in Federal Way, so Im sure i'll be meetin ya shortly. Nice bike even though its a Honda.

Ha

Jet City Racer · 01-13-2009, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Motophotog

Its all good. We're both in Federal Way, so Im sure i'll be meetin ya shortly. Nice bike even though its a Honda.

Ha

I'll meet you at ...... on Sunday. Nevermind you'll be Kicking Til Monday.

I know, electric start.

theJrod · 01-13-2009, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by theJrod

New pic of mine:

FYI: Distanzias in this pic. W/ the Michy SM slicks I was dragging the footpegs.


01-09-2009, 01:50 PM	#211
dragracer1951 MotoGP Champion Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	I just put a new chain and sproket set on my DRZ last night. I had thought it was stock 15/41 gearing but I also thought it was geared pretty short so I was wanting to get a 16t for it. Turns out it was geared 14/41. Just rode it. What a difference. I have a 41mm FCR, 450 kit, Hotcams, and an MRD pipe on the way. I'm gonna like this!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-09-2009, 02:13 PM	#213
dragracer1951 MotoGP Champion Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	I've heard it's, how shall I say? Loud? Yea. It's loud. But it is supposed to work pretty well. I bought it with a quiet core also. Like that'll help... I want to put together a couple of motard rides when the weather gets better. So, I'll bet you'll get to hear it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-09-2009, 02:14 PM	#214
ronwest99 Endorsed Joined: May 2008 From: Kirkland,WA I Ride: KTM 450 XCF,250 SXF	Harp, Getting a stepped down seat will help a ton (I'm 6' and use a step seat for sm). I like a lowered bike, but run all my bikes full height now. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-09-2009, 03:23 PM	#221
dragracer1951 MotoGP Champion Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	Its an Athena. Actually a 435 I believe. Plating good. Sleeve bad... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-09-2009, 05:36 PM	#222
goslow Zone Head Joined: Apr 2006 From: Auburn & Longview I Ride: '04 R1 & '06 DRZ SM	Sounds like you'll have a beast with all those mods Jim, can't wait to see it. You'll have to make some trips down to Mist/Hwy 53 & St Helens with the SM. One more mod you may want to look into is a larger tank so you don't have to fill up at every gas station. I have a feeling you'll spend a lot of the time at WOT. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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01-09-2009, 10:23 PM	#224
micknwop MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2006 From: Fremont I Ride: Therefore, I am!	[QUOTE=Jet City Racer;1508754]Mine has "a few" mods. Same JCR from AF1 ? You move back to Seattle or something? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-10-2009, 07:52 AM	#229
Harp Endorsed Joined: Jan 2007 From: Beaverton, OR	Jet City Racer --- that's a nice looking bike! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-10-2009, 11:07 AM	#232
Lizi_wesson Timberline Motorsports Joined: Feb 2008 From: leavenworth/peshastin, washington I Ride: Ducati 900SS, Honda 650L supermotar'd, Honda CRF150R, Norton Commando (chopped), Kawi zx-6, Harley Sportster (1250), Harley StreetRod	I wish I'd see more sumo bikes over here on the other I wish I'd see more sumo bikes over here on the otherside of the mountains here...with the exception of a few pretty much stock DRZs and once in a while a KTM - I never see people with sumo bikes over here. Its a shame! Being from the Bay Area I used to see alot more up on Hwy 9 on a weekend than I see here in 3 months... So, if you are riding by Leavenworth this summer, please stop by and show me your bikes. Mine is a 2006 XR650L, and its my daily rider. Its got Excel rims (17) , Talon hubs, Avon Distanzias (natch, I ordered two sets last time, so when there was that AVON tire shortage back in October I was smug) Buchanan spokes, 320mm EBC rotor in front, Driven chain and sprocket kit, and a Procircuit T-4 slip on. We do all the lacing and setup here in house - so that was kinda nice. JetCity - your Red Bull Honda bike made me drool.* But, really, everyone's bikes on this thread are so awesome!! -Lizi Wesson __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-13-2009, 08:15 AM	#236
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	Nice bike JCR. Does the power outweigh the sticker to horsepower ratio? (I gotta start talkin trash) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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