(E23) DRZ400 VS KTM690 Spring breakout, quick maintenance, then a ride through back road twisties CT

[@everready19373]

Your buddy is a BIG dude. He makes that KTM look like a mini-bike.

[@0xsergy]

17 front helps lol

[@2dollarbill650]

I never could master the wheelie. Even after 4o+ years of riding. I love riding around that lake but can be real slow on nice days.

[@MotoCheez]

I hear that! I don't like housing around if there is a lot of traffic

[@craigcook1571]

@WH.... I never could wheelie either. I’ve got a friend that just totally wrecked his knee, and went through surgery because of a wheelie and won’t be able to ride at all this summer. I’ll stick to just riding myself, as I turned 60 this year and have enough aches and pains without unnecessarily adding to them Lol

[@rustyshacklefordjr.1762]

Thanks for making this. Helped me decide to pull the trigger on the 690 and sold my DRZ... miss her already but so worth it

[@davidd8435]

A lot of good places to ride around you. Thanks for the content.

[@MotoCheez]

Yes, I love it up here in the summertime

[@mikeizzano172]

Good ride ! More coming....... high elevations snow coming ? We’re good here up north may be different. .

[@MotoCheez]

I hope not!

[@RatdogDRB]

Spring is arriving here in the Pacific Northwest too. Mid seventies today. NICE.

[@MotoCheez]

👍👍👍

[@2StrokeSmoke544]

Some good bikes we haven’t seen in awhile. Great video man!! My klr 250 ya cant get front tire in the air in 3rd. Even 2nd is tough but shes a good bike!! 492 miles so far this season.

[@timothybroga1704]

Another cool video. It's funny with as much power as the 690s make it's super manageable off-road. Great suspension too

[@bradb9146]

I need dirt too much to own a super moto , but they sure do look fun . 👌

[@MotoCheez]

I'm the same. Rather be in the woods then on pavement any day

[@bradb9146]

@@MotoCheez I just got me a new helmet ! HJC DS-X1 and I put a freedconn tcom-sc bluetooth headset in it too . 💪😀👌

[@MotoCheez]

Nice! I've had the headsets and communicators, I rather have nothing 😁

[@bradb9146]

@@MotoCheez I mainly got it for the FM radio , but it'll be nice to link to the Garmin Zumo XT too when I get it . After the bike is fixed all the way , I'm going to buy one . 👯

[@bradb9146]

@@MotoCheez I mainly got it for the FM radio , but it'll be nice to link to the Garmin Sumo XT too when I get it . I'm going to buy one after the bike is fixed . 👯

[@johnjchase6518]

I asked for it and I'm late for the premier. Plus have 2 others to catch up on now. Thanks Cheez! Love the DRZ

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks!

[@2manytoyzz668]

Didn’t know you still had your DRZ! Bring it to FLA

[@garygreen2466]

Cool ride, cant for you to get back to fl.

[@MotoCheez]

Yeah man. I'll be there middle of next month! Def have to hang and or ride

[@lv-blackhawk]

Great video bro like always 👊🏻 What kind of camera do you have the picture is crystal clear 🤔

[@MotoCheez]

Gopro hero. Thanks

[@ywr969]

great vid, as usual. i had a drz400 many moons ago; now i have a hawk 2-fiddy & a husky fe-4-fiddy. love me some dirtbike action. you think you zook is tall? you should try a husqvarna. :-)

[@MotoCheez]

I have. The WR is also tall!

[@whitecompany18]

Enjoyed the rip buddy, beautiful area 😍

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks!

[@Bible144]

I'm hoping you keep the CBR and ride it and some videos!!

[@tieoneon1614]

I could care less about either bike but I came for the extras and was not disappointed

[@JohnDc]

Those wheelies are terrifying.

[@AdventurerZack]

What's up Cheez! You gotta link up with the boys and get a group ride in soon. Gotta love the dual sports man, no matter how long they sit they just keep on kicking

[@MotoCheez]

For sure!

[@wayne6241]

here in the uk unleaded is about £1.20ish a litre.

[@maxk5134]

Best channel on KZbin man! Keep em coming!

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks!😁

[@AdventureBert]

When you come back to Florida you can take my 690 for a spin off-road, I think you will get a kick out of it. Its pretty insane. Thanks for the Video!

[@MotoCheez]

I'll bet! Thing is too much probably

[@AdventureBert]

@@MotoCheez in Mode 2 its manageable even for a newer rider like me. Doesn't weigh much more than the DRZ, mine is 347lbs with a full tank.

[@jonnyb9982]

Filling up the bowl, and pic of snoop dog🤣 🤣🤣

[@UncleRobsGarage]

High mileage? I had a air cooled 1100 Suzuki that had 44000 ,and never used oil.

[@MotoCheez]

True. But these 600rr get beat on!! Sportbike in general

[@UncleRobsGarage]

@@MotoCheez that's true I forgot about that.

[@ilveverythingdaft]

I had same grips on tnt 125 that you have on the 600rr

[@MotoCheez]

They're good

[@shadymoto3690]

17:40 motocheez motivational speech

[@MotoCheez]

😆😂

[@asunaband]

This is literally in Wingdale NY. I was like wait what?! haha

[@MotoCheez]

Yep!!💯💯

[@aux1z11]

Are those 690,s small it looks like the size of a yz80

[@MotoCheez]

They looks mall but they're not

[@aux1z11]

@@MotoCheez I'm thinking about getting this summer but putting 50/50 tires on it or maybe the 890 advantage r , hopefully I can find both in stock at the dealer to check them out.

[@MotoCheez]

Nice!

[@Jboost412]

Sheesh went to take a nice little ride today on the tbr7 with the new exhaust...wind storm brought a power line down right on my handle bars...figured that was a sign to take my @$$ home 😂

[@MotoCheez]

Wow. That's scary

[@Jboost412]

@@MotoCheez definitely was an experience....after all the years I’ve been riding I have had some messed up shit happen but never expected that to be on the list! I was watching one of your videos earlier it mentioned a quick seat removal mod? I scrolled thru allot of your vids but I can’t seem to find that one...can you drop me a link to the seat mod video brother thanks braap on!

[@MotoCheez]

I believe it was on the buzzer beeper fix video. I'll look. I don't recall

[@MotoCheez]

It was! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZeWnXZ7h9abrsU

[@Jboost412]

@@MotoCheez thanks brother I definitely appreciate your help!

[@KenpachiZarakiX]

Get an FCR so I can live vicariously through you 😆

[@MotoCheez]

I ordered a china one. $150 vz $850. So I'll see if I can make it work!

[@redlinepaul410]

What state are you in? Gas is $3.50 per gallon.

[@Jim_woods]

320 where I am

[@redlinepaul410]

Here in Newark, NJ $2.70.

[@MotoCheez]

I was in NY and that was super unleaded.

[@W.H.Slater-49Fordlightning]

Good video as always, looked like a perfect day to ride. It's good to see some familiar places from previous videos. I'm with you I don't enjoy riding of the roads much anymore other than country blacktop or gravel, the trails are the best. There are too many idiots and distracted drivers for much on road enjoyment for me.

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks, agreed

[@michaelwhite1119]

Like drz better than the wr250r?

[@MotoCheez]

Yes. WR250 was an awesome bike but the DRZ I like better. I'd have to try a wr450

[@royduncan173]

What is the oil spot under the DRZ in the shed?

[@MotoCheez]

It had stains in there, but I'll make sure it's not coming from the DRZ. It took 1/4 qt of oil

[@mattsopp6303]

Hey with all those bikes and toys I gotta ask, what do you do for a living? (Besides this channel and merchandise)

[@MotoCheez]

I'm a trophy husband 😁😁. Wife makes good $$$

[@timothybroga1704]

@@MotoCheez hahaha I need a wife like that

[@jimmartin7881]

@@timothybroga1704 My brother married wealthy, I stayed single and enjoy the same lifestyle minus a nagging wife, lol.

[@MotoCheez]

😆😂🤣

[@mattsopp6303]

@@MotoCheez in the words of napoleon...luuuuckkkyyyyy

[@micjohn701]

You surprised me with the DRZ. I watched a video with a DRZ with an installed Lectron carb and it made a big difference.

[@MotoCheez]

I do have a Chinese version fcr carburetor sitting at the house but when I get back up north

[@jshooter888]

Did you lower your hawk? If so, how? Roughly 5'10 also and i tip toe that bad boy.

[@MotoCheez]

I did on the DLX. Loosened spring like on first video

[@jshooter888]

@@MotoCheez thanks much. Went back and rewatched dlx vid. Did you move the top nut and lock nut all the way to the top?

[@MotoCheez]

Not all the way. You have to move it until it still has decent spring and it's lowers nwasmalmost all the way

[@johncooper9976]

What is the DRZ?

[@MotoCheez]

Suzuki DRZ400s

[@mornesmit3639]

Just don't forget about whitey. That cougar might just get pissed.

[@tomtom9639]

Do an uphill wheelie on Popple Swamp!!

[@MeasureInGrains]

That was fun.

[@3LTinman]

The Tail of the Dragon and area if worth it. Dooo iiit!!!

[@jimmartin7881]

What the hell was a NYS trooper doing in CT? Does boosted fab have a channel?

[@MotoCheez]

I was in NY at the time getting Gary

[@jimmartin7881]

@@MotoCheez Aaah!

[@MotoCheez]

He doesn't have a channel yet for the bike, he's on instagram as boosted fabwelding.

[@TheRwd2]

Cheez, I want a key tag and I'm too lazy to find the link. Throw it at me bro.

[@MotoCheez]

Motocheez.com. Scroll to bottom of page. Thanks😁

[@DaVilla1126]

Woohoo... change the carb!!

[@Gibsongoson]

THATS RIGHT!

[@halfnelson6115]

That's surprising hearing you say suspension is the biggest difference. I would have thought the biggest difference to be the engine/power.

[@MotoCheez]

Well. That's obvious lol. But for long rides it's suspension

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

im putting a 22 mm carb on my 80cc motorbike build its gonna SHred LOLjust like Shredded CHeeeeEEZ!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MotoCheez]

Woohoo

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

@@MotoCheez cheap thrillz

[@MotoCheez]

@@SpACeCruizeR2o3 and yes they have a deli. KZbin must have deleted comment lol

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

@@MotoCheez dam those fuggers to heLL lol right

[@jessecrawford2711]

Damn bro that 690 was mean. Have you rode with him since the fcr. I lined up with a wr450 and a crf450 I was side by side with the yammie we took the crf by a bike length

[@MotoCheez]

Nice! I haven't ridden with him in a while

[@0xsergy]

drz is too tall lol. dr650s are a couple inches lower but a bit heavy for tight trails. great exercise though :D

[@MotoCheez]

True!

[@johncooper9976]

That KTM is fast.

[@kevinkeltner8800]

Wow i almost here

[@MotoCheez]

3rd

[@Slane583]

Looks like a lot of nice scenic roads there around the lake to drive on. We have some nice scenic roads that go along our lake that I'll take on occasion when I just want to do a slow cruise back to the house. It passes by a few marinas, camp grounds and some nice houses as well as the water. I avoid taking the interstate at all costs when I head into town, it's boring AF. I'd rather see nice properties and farms at a slower speed than going fast with nothing around. Plus all of the nut balls seem to congregate on the interstate, so you have all the morons driving like it's nascar.

[@MotoCheez]

Ah, so we think alike!

[@Slane583]

@@MotoCheez Indeed, nice scenery and easy cruising all the way as far as I'm concerned. I'm not a city person so I hate rush-n-go traffic and people who have no patience when trying to get to their destination. Best to avoid it for the most part, except for when you can't. :)

[@chrisl4709]

Shit gas is cheap there!! Here in canada its closer to 5 dollars a gallon

[@MotoCheez]

Damn....

[@davidhamilton7628]

When a bikes behind me i seed up

[@MotoCheez]

Me too, or let them by

[@billcotton1551]

Zamboni?

[@MotoCheez]

Yes, that's it!

[@johncooper9976]

Bump up the DRZ to 2X the HP.

[@MotoCheez]

I did buy a FCR39mm clone carb

[@klackemacher]

Would you be interested in a tour ride? 400$?

[@MotoCheez]

Tour ride?

[@UncleRobsGarage]

I'm 6 ' ,and my drz is too tall.

[@MotoCheez]

They are TALL!

[@johncooper9976]

Good video

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks

[@brianpdaniels]

Cheese

[@MotoCheez]

2nd!

[@everready19373]

I don't see how anyone can sit on those CBR's. Even when I was a young man they were awful for me.

[@MotoCheez]

I grew up learning on the sportbikes, its not that bad position if youre going 50mph and wind holding you up a bit

[@hectorthewhimsical4093]

Hi

[@MotoCheez]

First!

[@hectorthewhimsical4093]

Yes!! I was hoping I was 😂😁

[@MotoCheez]

Pm me for keytag

[@Jim_woods]

Beep

[@cokker]

WTF was that?! 17:07

[@MotoCheez]

Car flying by?

[@cokker]

@@MotoCheez Sounds like a dog barking, must be the way the audio has been cut and road / tyre noise.