250ex's are not all that cheap anymore.

I didn't use crash bars on my old xt660 tenere and I don't use it on T7. Bent crash bards can do more damage then if have nothing there especially if mounted to the engine. I use only acerbis skid plate which covers water pump and engine covers (both sides)

HI, this ODI grips are shorter than OEM T7 grips? is there a specific "throttle cam" model for Tenere, given that the Tenere is not mentioned in the compatible bikes table?

I did knobby ridge trails as my first off road experience on my chinese dual sport, also I only had 58 miles of riding experience total under my belt, was a blast, but very difficult for my experience level and bike, I also did crawford hills at the end of the season so i had a few hundred miles of experience by then and that was also super fun, can't wait to hit some more trails

The only difference between you and me is the boot size. I have a 13 all other numbers are a match. The only bike I ever enjoyed long term riding is the 1250GS Adventure with a tall rally seat and lowered pegs. The bike is so tall that the guys at the dealer ship only pull it when it is in for service lol. There a few no-go bikes for me, like the XR650l the Africa Twin, the KTM1290R or anything sport bike or Harley Davidson. Best bikes out of the box for tall riders are the Tiger 1200 with Off Rod Pegs, The KLR650 Gen3 and the Tenere 700. None of these need really anything to just ride them. I really want a DR650 but I am afraid there is nothing I can do to make it fit. So I might end up on a KLR650 even it has 80lbs more on the hips. For tight trails I ride a KLX230R and it didn't many mods to have fun on it :)

Would CRF250L enough for a 6'3" guy?

Good review! I'm going there next week. Lakeview OHV park near Solon, Iowa is my local park for the past two years now. It has come a long way in the past two years. It has two single track loops, roughly 7 miles each. Three trials areas, a variety of motocross tracks, sand pits, hill climbs, mud areas, youth track, tables, garbage cans, bathrooms and a nice big parking area. You should do a review!

Bought the T7 as a first bike. Love it, especially when you get used to it, now it fits me like a glove.

Great video 🇺🇲🎉🍾🇺🇲 Did you get the rear wheel with cush drive? Keep producing more videos about the drz

Props on the vid! For once, I didn't get irritated by the commentator!

I may have missed it, but did you have to use break or clutch cable extension?

You're a machine! 💪

I really like browsing through your videos sir, you're way more relatable than bigger channels. Subbed & hit the bell thing 👁👁

Before going through any of this or drilling out and removing the ignition try one of your unused keys if you have one. It worked for me. I just experienced the same problem the last 2 days; both times away from home. Initially, I thought it was because the steering wheel had locked in an odd way but the 2nd time I was leaving a party and it would not turn so I did a google and bam this is what I got. I finally got the key to turn and hauled ass home. I got home and it happened again. Today, I pulled out one of my other ignition keys that have never been used and compared it to the used key and noticed the used key is badly worn. I used one of the unused keys and bam the truck started. I hope it was just a worn key and not the ignition (so far it's promising). If I have to I will remove and replace the ignition. I will update if things changes. I will keep this video in the vault.

Did you replace the front and rear suspension springs. And how does the bike handle with factory springs I am about the same weight and height as you are. I am about to buy one my self as well.

This man gets it

Thanks for the video. I consider this bike because I am 6.7 with long legs. I took a 300 Honda crfl and I lower the pegs by 2 inches et rise the bar by 2 inches but I still struggle to ride stand up. I have to bend my upper body too much. My inseam is 38 what is yours?

Hey dude! Looks like it's come a long way from the SM. I've got a friend who got a good deal on an SM and did a lot of the same things to set it back up for dirt. What areas of WI are you riding in? I just moved to central Wisconsin from Canada and looking for some riding buddies.

I feel you touching it under their

With the rivets pounded out, how did you secure the face when reassembling?

Bro the wheel don’t even go over your head when you wheelie that’s crazy 😂

It’s hard to beat cheap bikes. Just something about it

wow, nice bike. you have that set up perfectly!

i am 6 ft 160 pounds and COMPLETELY agree but feel WR250R to be Better than the honda crf250l on the road but you need t to know the power band is high up thank you awesome job

Thanks for your video

You do a good job big man I’ve got a cousin your size and he talks as you do I would think he was 5’ and about 120 pounds but when you meet him you’re like dude I had you mistaken for someone else 😂

Awesome build 👍 I have also just recently bought a cheap DRZ after many years of riding a WR250R. Surprisingly my first impressions were the ergonomics. Just with bar risers + fatbars this thing feels super comfy even compared to the WR. Having that extra torque is real nice too.

Very enjoyable video and spot on. :)

Thanks for the video bro, I recently did my front coilovers and I wish I knew to compress it before torque, my lower control arm bushings are completely torn. I’m curious where did you purchase the new oem parts?

I did a KLX400 {Green DRZ, those handguards looked great on mine LOL} last year also for about $3300, except mine already came with all the performance mods including same RS3.....WOW is it loud but sounds like a big block Chevelle. I just replaced tubes, sprockets, fluids, bearings. I rode it for a season and sold it for $4k like I originally intended, BUT DAMN these DRZ's are so fricken good. I almost kept it and made it my only bike. If it wasnt so top heavy and clumsy offroad I could deal with sprocket changes often to deal with the trans.

Would that tire combo fit on a 2021 XT250? Regarding the screenshots you have in the video. If i ordered those exact ones they would fit no issue?

That's a super nice build. You did good on this purchase and buildout. Only thing that stands out is the brake line should be routed on the inside of the fork leg so it doesn't get snagged. Bike looks super good.

Plastic spray paint can at home depot for $10 can switch lime green to black surprisingly well….i do a light scuff sand and spray has held up well for many years on crf

I just picked up the 34 cause i ran out of room and my 5 drawer became electonics lab box. Also, when i bought the 5 drawer i bought 2 swivel wheels at same time so i could have 4 swivel wheels (much easier to do when you buy it and put it together so you dont have to empty it to put new casters on it)

This is your second DRZ400 right? I recall that you had another one before getting the WR250R

👍 great stuff

Just bought one 2005 sane as yours but when taking it out I can hear some clunking in the rear I think it has something to due with axle or rear bearing carrier I dunno paid 900$ it runs good but hearing a clunking noise?

You're wrong about not being able to open the drawers while the lid is closed. Make sure the drawers are open before you close the lid. The lid will go all the way down and the drawers will not lock & you don't have to slide the latch to open them. Before loading it onto a truck just open the lid then push the drawers in 1/2" 👍

You're wrong about not being able to open the drawers while the lid is closed. Make sure the drawers are open before you close the lid. The lid will go all the way down and the drawers will not lock & you don't have to slide the latch to open them. Before loading it onto a truck just open the lid then push the drawers in 1/2" 👍

You're kind of wrong about the differences between the new and old versions. In the beginning you mentioned the only difference between yours and the new version is the color of the bolts, where your version uses chrome and the new version uses black. You didn't mention that with the new style the sliding drawer unlocking lever is the full length of the drawers instead of one little tab to the far right. Also the new one has a hole with rubber grommet under the lid for power cord access.

Thanks. I live in Wyoming, MN and I'm trying to find places to ride my new KLX 300 off road. I grew up riding in S St Paul in the 70's where bthere were lots of places to explore and ride. Even then they complained about how we were destroying the land. AND then they came in with bulldozers and earth movers to build golf coarses. Oh well? Those posers are now the big bad asses on harleys thinking they're above the people that ride off-road. I see it every day. Sorry to rant . Have fun everyone and I have subscribed. I'm going to hit everyone of these spots you've shown. Thanks for this info I've been askinig about for years.

CamelADV has radiator protectors that should prevent any radiator damage even without crashbars.

Great video….i have had very similar bikes but from drz400, ktm 500exc, 2nd Drz400, Tenere 700, and now Crf450l both supemoto & dirt setup all kitted out but now I really want a wr250r or Crf300l just to do more off road with longer service intervals/ some mini adventures. Drz are great for cheap but outdated, tenere was to big for my skills off road, ktm & Crf450l great race bikes but service intervals suck, hoping the legendary wr250r or a new Crf300l is perfect blend with some suspension work. Great videos “ subscribed

Picked up my 2003 DRZ-S for $2300 back in December

There's a 400SM near me going for $1200 Canadian, I'm seriously considering it. Even if it needs a full rebuild it would still be less than half the average price around here.

Excellent information and straight to the point. You video with constant panning made me nauseous however.

Doesn't surprise me to say the least, you love your DRZ-400. If you can offer an advice to a fellow tall ogre as an experienced rider. I've been seriously thinking about a kawasaki vulcan S, trying out a chopper, mostly since we're the same height I'm afraid about the pressure on lumbar spine and general comfort. Can you offer any input based on your experience? Safe riding bro.

Hey man, you gotta do whatcha gotta do.

Congratulations! Get a set of dirt bike wheels to swap and it will almost be like having 2 different bikes. I wonder how this, with dirt bike tires, compares with the dual sport model. Hopefully you'll be able to let us know. Good thing about a DRZ is no matter how old it gets, you can always make it look just like a brand new one! That's a clean looking 18 year old bike.

Great stuff! Always keen on a build series 😁🙏