Its time I said hello

[Stagger Lee]

Been lurking for a couple months. Had my bike for similar time. A '23 with 2000kms, have put another three on it. Loving it so far, except for the buffeting.

First thing I did was lace up a 2.5" rear, SM Pro. Tires are so much cheaper and easier to mount trailside, can also run some nice knobs if warranted. Currently have a 140 RallZ, pretty much dusted after 3000kms.

Second was a full Yosh and dyno tune. Gained some power and smoothed out throttle response. Very pleased.

B&B Offroad bashplate and some Barkbusters. Resisting crashbars for now.

 

Came here from Thumper Talk. I have a big bore DRZ400 that has done me well but was time for some comfort. I live in the north island of New Zealand and mostly ride gravel roads. Love taking photos and making the odd vid. Will post some of the better ones. Here are a few pics for now.

[AZJW]

Welcome from Arizona.  Surprised to read you only got 3000km (1865 miles) from your 140 RallZ. I ride sharp AZ rocks about 40% of the time and my rear 150 RallZ regularly give me 6,500 miles of wear. Maybe the 140 size plus your terrain is the difference? 

[Stagger Lee]

It could be my all gas, all brake approach to riding. I go through D606s on my Drz the same. Packed gravel can be quite sharp Id say.

[Rider 101]

Must be a southern hemisphere thing with the Rallz. I get about the same.

Welcome from the other side of the ditch.

Only been to the South Island ( friends near Christchurch ) so looking forward to some photos.

[Stagger Lee]

4 minutes ago, Rider 101 said:

Must be a southern hemisphere thing with the Rallz. I get about the same.

Welcome from the other side of the ditch.

Only been to the South Island ( friends near Christchurch ) so looking forward to some photos.

Hey there, It is good to know I'm not the only one.