wHa TEh F8K D-Force do nOw mate!!1!!!

[Dion Rides]

Went to All American in Santa Cruz, and came back with two, brand new bikes: a 2006 CRF250X and a 2007 DRZ-400SM. Took the plunge.

I haven't bought a brand new motorcycle in 8 years, everything I've owned has been 2nd hand, and after working on bikes buying them used, I figured I should finally take the plunge and treat myself.

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[Zerox]

Hellz yeah! I just sold my DRZ400S cuz I'm giving the 250X a hard look. Plz post ride review on the 250X when you get it broken in.

[ILOAD2]

Just in time!

9 has dirt from 236 up in all the corners-packed so dense its created a blue groove in most of the apex'.

[CeruleanSkye]

Sexy bikes! I'm sayin' it's about time! :banana

[Lonster]

Excellent choices D! Two of my favorites, and currently both in my stable.
(I think Thumpertalk has FCR kits in stock right now.)

Fun x Fun = More Fun!

Lonster

[DRZ]

Sweet!

Now that is doing things right, not 1 but 2 new bikes :woot

[jboat]

<-------- Jealous...:thumbup

I loved every minute of mine, except when I looped that wheelie (but we won't talk about that). Too bad you didn't get that one on tape. My finger still hurts...:laughing

[Corb]

pwhoaaa!!! :shocker You lucky son of a...
The CRF250X is my dream dirt bike. Cool 'tard too :thumbup

[nadrojp]

you bastard!!!!!! welcome to the "underpowered pig" club ( thats what all the pretentious asses call it till they are doing valve checks and rebuilds while were out riding) haha! youve outdone yourself sir... well done, well done! im trying to figure out how to get my co workers yz426f so i can get dirty the right way...

[StreetRacr 67]

Right on Dion......Congrats on the new additions to the stable.:thumbup

[Mortifer]

phuck yeah!!!!!!!! Huge congrats Dion!!!:applause

Awesome choices! (whatcha gonna do to the DRZ though?)

See you Sunday for Hollister!:Party

[wstick1]

Fun x Fun = More Fun!




Actually, I think it equals fun squared! :laughing


Nice choice Dion, hope to meet ya on a ride soon!

[stan23]

Knowing Dion, these rides won't stay stock for long.... Heck, i'm sure he's out in the garage in mad scientist mode right now!

[kenrock1000]

WOW! Right on brother!! Im surprised tho...It seems your very knowledgable and familiar with bikes...and even though I LOVE my DRZ, I beleive it to still be a beginner bike...BUT on the other hand...a few simple mods and they are FUN. In any case...the fact that you have two bike that NO ONE else has farted on is BADASS! :thumbup:thumbup

[slydrite]

:wow :shocker

holy schniekies, batman!!

finally you have bikes that don't need constant fecking with, in order to stay running!!! :laughing :twofinger

:applause

[slydrite]

oh yeah, D, I just found a brand new extended fuel screw thingy for DRZ, still in the bag...somehow we ended up with an extra one and you can have it if you want it...

we can meet up at Hollister on the 8th and I'll give it to you then :thumbup

[Dion Rides]

and even though I LOVE my DRZ, I beleive it to still be a beginner bike...

Well, the decision on the DRZ is interesting. I always measure cost with fun, and having "tested" the DRZ on the street and track, both in completely stock trim, I was impressed (the pic below is Val's bike, stock, power wheelie in 2nd on the straight at Stockton). I needed a dependable bike that doesn't require a whole lot, that's what I missed about my XR650L.

I wouldn't consider it a beginner bike, but I would consider it beginner friendly. But for a vet rider, it's also awesome! When you buy an Euro, you're buying the power, but you're also buying the upkeep. I'm tired of wrenching, and that's why I went dependable/bulletproof/new :)

The CRF250X was decided on after Kelly bought her new KLX300R. I needed a trail friendly bike with an elec. start, kickstand and a four stroke. My CR is AWESOME, and would be a killer bike for the next buyer, but I only ride trails and I can really use that tractable power, and power it has!! I rode it up the street (like a kid doing the "walk" in brand new shoes to see if they fit) and I'm afraid that a wheelie addict like me will never touch that front wheel down :p

I'm keeping the CRFX stock, but the DRZ will need a few mods in a few. I'll ride it stock for a bit, but it'll prolly be modded early next year.

Buying two new bikes took a little planning, but I feel I can pay this all off by this time next year. We'll see! :cry

http://b5.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00813/52/51/813601525_l.jpg

[Mortifer]

:applause

I expect you to join my SM rides from now on.:x

:Party

[CeruleanSkye]

finally you have bikes that don't need constant fecking with, in order to stay running!!! :laughing :twofinger

:applause


That's what I told him to encourage him to buy them (especially referring to the DRZ). Drama-free bikes FTW! :banana

[Dion Rides]

oh yeah, D, I just found a brand new extended fuel screw thingy for DRZ, still in the bag...somehow we ended up with an extra one and you can have it if you want it...

we can meet up at Hollister on the 8th and I'll give it to you then :thumbup

PM sent, biiiizatch!

[Lonster]

Hey D,
get down to the Yamaha shop and order a 2003/2004 YZF-R1 throttle assembly. They cost a whopping $13, and are a 1/6th turn throttle. It is a cheap, easy, fantastic upgrade for the SM. You will now have FULL throttle without having to grab another handful.

Lonster

[reynolds_brad]

Congrats Dion, im sure you are well aware the limitless mods available for the bike. Even though you may have bought it to avoid having to tear into it, the motor is really easy to work on, and it has some good potential for power growth. So if you do enjoy tinkering its good for that as well.

Im pretty sure you will get bored with stock pretty quick.

Enjoy the new TOY :ride you deserve it. :Party

[slowpoke]

I'm glad to see you finally got a reliable SM:twofinger

[Mike95060]

Way to go Dion! I am a bit surprised you went to all american. Have things there changed? Did they cut you a deal?

[Mondo]

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about! When we going dirt riding? :teeth You're gonna love the 4 stroke.

[Roadstergal]

oh yeah, D, I just found a brand new extended fuel screw thingy for DRZ, still in the bag...somehow we ended up with an extra one

It's because I couldn't find it while I was moving and ordered another one. :( That's where it went!!


So when are we all going to the Metcalf TT track?

[pacifisticuffs]

Kelly, Dion, I expect to see you both at Hollister POST MOTHEREFFIN HASTE (read: Sunday :)).

Congrats on the splurge, man! I've been fortunate with my bikes for the past couple years, but I can't say I'm not jealous of the brand new toys.

[CeruleanSkye]

Kelly, Dion, I expect to see you both at Hollister POST MOTHEREFFIN HASTE (read: Sunday :)).



I fully expect to be there, but I plan to take it easy... It will be like learning to ride all over again at first. I have to get used to the new bike!

[pacifisticuffs]

I fully expect to be there, but I plan to take it easy... It will be like learning to ride all over again at first. I have to get used to the new bike!
Awesome! Should be a fun day. I just wish we had a little rain this week. It was pretty dusty last weekend.

[CeruleanSkye]

Awesome! Should be a fun day. I just wish we had a little rain this week. It was pretty dusty last weekend.

It will be raining next week!

[JMack]

DANG, DAWG!!!!!

Congratulations!!!

BTW, My thumb is healed sans the nail!!! :laughing

[DukeD]

Congrats! :thumbup Dion!!!

Now when we start a ride with you you'll still be there at the end of the day :twofinger

Great choices in my book and as Brad Reynolds said, you'll be modding the DRZ in no time. FCR, stage 2 cams and a full yosh or Muzzy pipe, 3x3 airbox mod and you're done. Oh, maybe a Clarke 3.9 tank for the Dualsport rides. Sheetiron 300 coming up next spring :teeth, put some rain tires on those 17s and rip it up man.

[Dion Rides]

DANG, DAWG!!!!!

Congratulations!!!

BTW, My thumb is healed sans the nail!!! :laughing
:barf
Are you gonna be able to make it out to Hollister on Sunday?

Congrats! :thumbup Dion!!!

Now when we start a ride with you you'll still be there at the end of the day :twofinger

Great choices in my book and as Brad Reynolds said, you'll be modding the DRZ in no time. FCR, stage 2 cams and a full yosh or Muzzy pipe, 3x3 airbox mod and you're done. Oh, maybe a Clarke 3.9 tank for the Dualsport rides. Sheetiron 300 coming up next spring :teeth, put some rain tires on those 17s and rip it up man.
Dude, as much as I'd love to, I'm doing the most BASIC mods and keep the stock integrity. The reason? I'm tired of wrenching, and I really don't want to do that much to a brand new bike - I mean, I'm only half way through the break-in period. The MOST I will do is jetting, airbox mod and possibly a pipe. That's it! I want to keep this bike for a few years because it's going to take at least two years to own both of them outright.

[nadrojp]

my bike does just fine with 3x3 full pipe stage 2 jet... now it will be interesting to see how the 14/44 setup does... mostly for track ( you know me...im paranoid about riding street now)/ goat trails... it will be a wheelie machine!!!! fack D im excited for you... will it be staying yellow? I need to re-evaluate my paint scheme now that pinche suzuki makes a white one( im thinking ratty ass primer gray) and ooh ooh whens first trackiday with your new biotch?

[Dion Rides]

my bike does just fine with 3x3 full pipe stage 2 jet... now it will be interesting to see how the 14/44 setup does... mostly for track ( you know me...im paranoid about riding street now)/ goat trails... it will be a wheelie machine!!!! fack D im excited for you... will it be staying yellow? I need to re-evaluate my paint scheme now that pinche suzuki makes a white one( im thinking ratty ass primer gray) and ooh ooh whens first trackiday with your new biotch?

I'm thinking about just adding a new graphic kit from XGX and calling it a day. So yes... ALL I'm doing is the 3X3, pipe, Stage 2 jet and THAT'S IT. It's the only way I'll stay sane.

[stan23]

I'm thinking about just adding a new graphic kit from XGX and calling it a day. So yes... ALL I'm doing is the 3X3, pipe, Stage 2 jet and THAT'S IT. It's the only way I'll stay sane.

Quoted for prosperity :)

[kiltwearinfool]

<-------- Jealous...:thumbup

+1

[wstick1]

Quoted for prosperity :)

Yeah, but he's a Mod, so when he goes nuts on the bike, you can kiss that post bye-bye. :laughing

[BohnJerntsen]

Nice bikes. I rode a CRF 250 X in Mexico in July and it was kick ass. Way more power than I expected for a 250 four stroker. Did stand up wheelies from a roll with no problem at all.

I got this one last weekend...unfortunately, I haven't ridden it much

[Jeffrey Jay]

WOW! Congrats! I was bummed to see your post on all the smoke right before your ride...you must be dancing in the garage now! When you got them both in there what time did you actually turn out the light and walk away from them? Maybe we should start a pool on the time?! I'm picking midnight! Enjoy!

-Jeff

[ChainLash]

Congrats big D. What became of the '81 DR350?

[Dion Rides]

Congrats big D. What became of the '81 DR350?

'91, punkazz! :twofinger

It was sold to a fellow BARF'er last night who was ready to replace the oil seal and have a small winter project. Seems he knew what to do, so I hope it brings the big smiles I had when I rode it.

Definite power difference between that and my new DRZ. My old DR was WAY faster, but the new DR-SM will just need a few adjustments to get it right, plus a good learning tool dealing with the restricted power.

For some reason I could turn my dual-sport DR WAAAAY faster than my DRZ. I guess I have to get used to the small wheels and wider tires.

[paroxysm]

I assume you two will be joining us?
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226087

(the answer is yes...)

[Jeffrey Jay]

Oh, Make sure you disable the smog as under the right conditions the cannister can become saturated and effectively plug off the fuel tank venting, mine "ran out of gas" on the 85 to 280 intercnange:shocker
It's all on thumpertalk or pm me if you need more info. :ride

-Jeff

[bte320]

I'm waiting for the KTM RC4 supersport...

[budman]

Cool Cool D :thumbup

Looks like a good winter ahead!

<-----Jealous.. :teeth

:smoking

[mikev]

Congrats!

I'm sure you'll like this newfangled "super moto" thing that people have started getting into!

:teeth