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Suzuki DR-Z 400 discussion forum:How I like her so far. |
| How I like her so far. |
| ratsnest said 2004-11-15 20:19 |
| Oct. 9th I got the wifes permission(and more importantly the cash) to buy my drz400s.There are 3 suzuki dealers in my general area(Baltimore,Md.),so I headed to the nearest one(Pete´s Cycle,SP)that Saturday afternoon.I approached a salesman and asked what drz´s were available.A 2004 blue/white one was on-hand.Price would be $5499 plus the usual(ttf).I showed him the money and made a counter-offer,which he countered with an offer I was considering when he let slip the bike would not be ready untill Tuesday!He laughed when I said I wanted to ride it home,so I walked out and went up the road to the next dealer(Cycleworld).My first question there was if I bought,could I ride it home that day.Their affirmative reply sealed the deal(even tho it was the yellow one). I put 500 miles on it the first week,and over 1600 the first month of ownership.I have changed oil and filter twice.Checked for bolt,sprocket,chain tightness(adjusted chain once).The dealer wanted $215 for this service at 500m!! I love it so far but there are a few areas to improve.The tires are very slippery in wet grass,mud,etc..Although gas mileage is excellent(60-80mpg so far),she goes on reserve after about 120m.I have done some extended road riding and an hour in the saddle on-road is about all my hiney can handle without a short break. Currently testing homemade windscreen and hand protection(1/8" plexiglass) to enable winter riding.It helps but the test continues. Power is very good for me(170lbs.).I could go on,but it´s a sunny day in the 50´s.My bike is calling. Steve |
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