Riding The DRZ400SM.

[@Micscience]

This is one of the primary reasons why I want a DR or a DRZ so I can hit back roads and explore and even maybe find a dirt trail and go bonkers, or just to be a real corn field cruiser. Great video man this was probably my favorite motovlog ever.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!!!! I was pretty new at vlogging here. Lots more on the channel. I appreciate that!

[@Ace01010]

Yeah we need more of these, and that view! 🤯 Insane man. Keep these coming!

[@joelohne3559]

You feel exactly like I do about the DRZ, awesome bikes. I got a 2013 SM, and I love it! Subbed.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching!

[@artiexr222]

Great positive review of the DRZ and your sounds so sick and picks up so easily. Mine is 16yrs old now (UK so not had them over here for 15yrs) and 13k miles but even though bone stock she still runs really well and as you say the perfect bike to just hop on and get lost for a couple of hours.

[@linksgarage1985]

That’s awesome! A 16 year old DRZ is the same as a brand new one! Thanks for watching I appreciate it

[@BillySBC]

Great video, demo's the real sound of the bike on the road. Thanks for posting this.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! Bike sounds much better now in my opinion. This was yesterday. kzbin.info/www/bejne/romqhKmjjbSIrbcsi=5A61_iXvjrwuwYeV

[@BillySBC]

@@linksgarage1985 Another great demo video for the bike. I have a 2022 DR650 but something makes me want one of these too.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@BillySBC they are a blast!

[@Thexdmattx]

I'm sittin here trying to commit to buying a DRZ... You might have sold me.

[@linksgarage1985]

Watch more of the videos. You’ll want one!

[@BillySBC]

A carburetor you can troubleshoot and fix on the road, a fuel-injected bike not so much.

[@94Greenbean]

As a guy that rode a 2nd GEN Hayabusa for years, you are making me almost ready to get this bike and start modifications! I haven’t been riding in quite a few years actually since being married, I appreciate your content bro! Thanks It’s always funny as the Busa was so big it could trigger the lights like a car 😂

[@linksgarage1985]

Hahaha. Man. This video is pretty old. And the audio isn’t the best. I’ve got plenty more videos out there. Get one! It’s a blast!

[@stepmy987]

I Fn love this vlog. Keep em coming.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! Many more to come!

[@keekee4180]

I got my 22 drz in July, commute on it to work 30 miles round trip a day. 8 miles of freeway rest is side roads. I love it, city life so it’s really flat you got nice scenery there. I’m coming up on 900 miles right now

[@linksgarage1985]

That’s awesome!! I got mine in March and I’m at about 4500 miles. It’s beautiful here most of the time. I except winter. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@josephoberman331]

I'm picking one up tomorrow, my first bike!!!

[@redbear1935]

when I purchased my DRZ from the older gentlemen, man seemed really upset about selling it . He needed money for daughter's car . Now I understand how much fun this bike is . Also great bike for beginner's to get basics of riding skills on and off road . Build confidence in turns , hills , sand , anywhere . Makes you better rider over all. Mine is S model and it really supersized me how quick you can be around corners and ride hard on roads , even with knobies :))))

[@linksgarage1985]

Man that’s a great story! They sure are a blast!

[@lazaromartinez4780]

Man I had a dr200 and that shit was fun a little small for me since at 6ft and 215lb but at the time I bought it I just wanted something for the trails . But like you said these things are reliable! I had mine parked for 1 year and she started right up . Me personally I live the simplicity of the carburetor. 😅 but anyway I been looking for a drz400 cause I got the itch to ride a supermoto 😊.

[@linksgarage1985]

The 400 is a killer. Had lots of bikes. Bigger and smaller. This one is a legend.

[@horizontalhorizons]

I’m from Alabama, but my mom and dad met at a family reunion in Kentucky. 😂

[@linksgarage1985]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that’s pure gold. Thanks for watching!

[@l-mac5105]

I own a 2020 DRZ400SM and have been thinking about selling it because I recently purchased a third bike, an MT-07. I also own an SV650. I didn’t intend on owning more than two bikes. But I know if I sell my DRZ, I will regret it. Great vid! Thank you for sharing.🙂👍🏿

[@danielsmt0766]

same here i sold my drz i regret every single dayy

[@l-mac5105]

@@danielsmt0766 Ah man! ☹️ I decided to keep mine.

[@danielsmt0766]

@@l-mac5105 smart man 👨

[@redbear1935]

@@l-mac5105 sell SV 650:)

[@l-mac5105]

@@redbear1935 No way. It’s a great bike. I currently own 3 bikes and I’m not selling any of them. I also own a 2020 Suzuki DRZ400SM. I’m planning on buying a fourth bike. Looking at a sport touring. Will probably buy a Yamaha Tracer 9.

[@SirRousis]

I’m jealous of your Kentucky roads man. I’m still trying to learn how to wheelie So I could be a hooligan out on the streets🥴

[@linksgarage1985]

I’m still learning 2. And yea, our roads are pretty damn sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@evanbousquet5847]

You should do a video on the pair valve removal and block off, I have a 2023 drz400sm coming in and would love one of your videos to show me how to do it

[@vellgotdajuice5477]

Go look on his page he posted it

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s done man. Sorry. Just seeing this. It’s in the channel.

[@MM-ig1iv]

Looks good enough for me! I was seriously thinking about the Rally. But they aren't in stock. I'd have to wait 3 months and put 10%down to get it. And I don't mind the older style. I'm glad they still make a old/new version of something!? And don't mind a carb, the option to put on a Kickstarter.. and it's got better take off power I hear than the Rally. And for the price will be about the same. So I might just end up with one soon enough.

[@linksgarage1985]

I love mine. It’s a blast!

[@joshtowe95]

M&m I never regretted buying my DRZ. Love it

[@Veinti47]

Could you link the hand guard mirror setup?

[@huskee4265]

I got about 600 miles on mine so far and I am loving it. 🏍💨💨💨

[@linksgarage1985]

Fun for sure! Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@OM-sb2bd]

1000 on mine now, same here. 👍🏻⭐️

[@lvinnekl]

i’m abt to break 800 and i love the bike it’s my first motorcycle so i don’t have anything compare it too but i just can’t imagine living without it

[@linksgarage1985]

@@lvinnekl that’s what I’m talking about! 💪🏼

[@brennanobrien6641]

Mines about to hit 35,000!

[@jameshartwell4345]

Alabama jokes! Thumbs 👍🏽

[@linksgarage1985]

🤣

[@CraigSmith568]

Love mine. The carb was one reason I bought mine. Have you considered a bigger tank? Also is your throttle a bit on/off at slow speeds in first gear. Driving down my driveway in first at 5-10 M.P.H. is where I notice it the most. I have rejetted and the air box mod. May try adjusting the play in the throttle with the two cables.

[@linksgarage1985]

Not really. It is pretty Twitchy though at very low speeds. I do have a FCR39 carb on the way. So I’ll update with videos of that soon.

[@CraigSmith568]

Awesome. Been thinking about a Lectron myself. Little bit pricey though, so it will be a while.

[@PrivateFox35]

Got my white 2018 drz400SL 3 years ago I have about 1240kms on it haven’t done oil change yet but this summer I’ll do one question it started having a small ticking noise anyone know what that might be?

[@tonycoffman1324]

What exhaust are you running? Sounds great! I'm looking at a used 2019 400 sm now. The bike has pretty much every upgrade I would do already, except for the exhaust. It still has the stock pipe. I love your pipe sound. Any tips would be appreciated 👍

[@linksgarage1985]

Congrats on the new ride. Here it had a Delkevic. Now it has a Barkers. I recently did a video on that exhaust. Highly recommend.

[@mrsmel269]

great chasing brother !!!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks! This was actually one of my first attempt at Moto vlogging. Filmed a while back. Getting a little better now. Thanks for watching.

[@mrsmel269]

your killing it brother keep getting out there ;-) sadly we got snow on the ground right now my luck .

[@linksgarage1985]

@@mrsmel269 same. There’s snow here 2. Awesome. Lol

[@mrsmel269]

hahaha our luck brother :-( .

[@linksgarage1985]

@@mrsmel269 all good. 💪🏼

[@j.g.a.talboom7984]

Loved the sound bro, what muffler do you have installed?

[@linksgarage1985]

It is the Delkevic stainless full system with the header and 8inch shorty slash cut muffler. This was with the baffle installed.

[@CainSample]

Hey buddy do you have a switch to turn off your lights when riding? Ive been wanting tovdo that on my drz

[@linksgarage1985]

No I don’t.

[@Loki_POV]

Do you have a link to the handguard+mirror

[@linksgarage1985]

These are powermadd mirrors. I recently switched to stealth mirrors. Both vids in the channel. Good luck!

[@cawnuhr]

quick question, can you actually see anything out of those mirrors or only your blind spot? been thinking about picking up a pair but i still want them to me functional for the most part

[@linksgarage1985]

I use these now. They work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIa4i6JmmbKfhtksi=1hDldaiaBI65Agcr

[@cawnuhr]

@@linksgarage1985 awesome, thanks so much! bike looks great by the way

[@linksgarage1985]

@@cawnuhr thank you!

[@joshtowe95]

I really like the sound of my stock exhaust, but what are you running?

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s a full stainless Delkevic. With a 8inch slash cut shorty muffler.

[@joshtowe95]

@@linksgarage1985 I watched your recent video on all mods and figured it out, thanks for answering though sorry 👍👍

[@linksgarage1985]

@@joshtowe95 no worries man! Glad to help!

[@linksgarage1985]

Yea, the Husqvarna and KTM are the same Cc. I think 693.. not 701.

[@maxwell9734]

Haha, yep, I choked my once, just to see if it worked! 1/2 choke ~ still didn't need it. Never have needed it! Got 1600 mles on it. 28° degrees and didn't need it! I test rode a kaw 650 klr, (fuel injection) ... felt like an electric bike.. no personality at all! I'm old school I guess, but I don't like the F.I. .. you mentioned s 6th gear, wouldn't that change the whole gear ratio? Take away from the torque of the other gears?

[@linksgarage1985]

Depended on how it was geared. 1-3 on this is super short. Could be spread out a bit more. They you would t have to use 5th only from 45-100

[@linksgarage1985]

And yea, carbs are fine for me. I’m cool with it

[@maxwell9734]

@@linksgarage1985 yes, spreading them out, though, that's what I thought.. that would 'weaken' those gears? In order to have the same 'Feel' (torque) they would have to get more Cc's, maybe go up to five hundred? Idk?

[@jimperry4420]

The the Klx and the Crf have fuel injection, six gears and are gutless. Drz all day. End of days bike for sure.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@jimperry4420 hell yea! Thanks for watching!

[@user-np8cg9lx5c]

They would say quad druple if they made feul injected part lol

[@linksgarage1985]

Maybe 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@motovloggert3531]

The bikes made for the non-ethanol so don't clog up your carburetor

[@linksgarage1985]

You are correct saying it could plug your carburetor.

[@coobertdoobert]

anyone know what those mirrors are?

[@linksgarage1985]

Powermad mirrors. I swapped them to stealth mirrors. Install videos of both on the channel.

[@StJimmy5]

what would be better the drz400s or drz400sm?

[@linksgarage1985]

Depends on your riding style. More off road, S. More on road. SM

[@StJimmy5]

@@linksgarage1985 thank you

[@dawidbarczak4736]

Have you thought about installing an lectron carburetor?

[@linksgarage1985]

I’ve thought about it. However I have a FCR39 on the bench I’ll be installing.

[@dawidbarczak4736]

It would be nice if you could show the difference before and after :)

[@linksgarage1985]

@@dawidbarczak4736 I’ll def try. Unfortunately it’s pretty damn cold here. But for the sake of DRZ science, I suppose I’m willing to suffer for the greater good of the community. 💪🏼

[@dawidbarczak4736]

haha for the sake of the channel. put on two pairs of pants and you'll be fine. people praise it a lot and I'm curious

[@linksgarage1985]

@@dawidbarczak4736 you know it

[@maxwell9734]

$7,600 + 7% = $8,132 That's what I ended up paying. 22' model.. is that about the price range? What's the consensus... 🤔

[@linksgarage1985]

Yep. Mine was $7599 before tax. Sounds about right.

[@maxwell9734]

@@linksgarage1985 price took a serious jump on the 23's! Just skipping around on the different dealerships, and open traders market. Price is all over the place! Anywhere from below m.s.r.p ($7000?) I Up to $9500 Depends on WHO you know, I guess...

[@linksgarage1985]

@@maxwell9734 WOW

[@vinniemax8274]

I am from Alabama

[@linksgarage1985]

All good! Thanks for watching.

[@motovloggert3531]

😂 I run that non-ethanol 90 only

[@linksgarage1985]

I do when I can find it!

[@stephenheadings4007]

Sheetz brother!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@stephenheadings4007 don’t have any near me man. 😩

[@markaurelius3119]

Everybody from Alabama are.. Lol 🤣

[@linksgarage1985]

🤣

[@fuqqbiden1616]

Awesome bike thinking about checking out a 2015 drz sm with 7k for 5200obo. Does that sound like a bad deal?

[@linksgarage1985]

Not if it was well maintained

[@fuqqbiden1616]

@@linksgarage1985 Appreciate the quick response, taking a look at it this weekend.