My new toy

[Mikey]

Possu lowered his for his girlfriend so she could tour S America. He did a great build thread on ADV rider and some links into HU

Bar risers to make enough space to push the forks higher up through the top yoke clamp and lowering links to drop the back end down. You can also get a seat made that is 1" lower than stock

I think Ruth and her are similar height (maybe Ruth is actually a bit taller)

That used to be my DRZ. When Pumpy test road it she had to stop near a high kerb when she'd finished otherwise she'd have fallen over.

 

[Paul-S]

I remember you selling that Mike and the pics whe Possu picked it up

 

[Paul-S]

Bar risers to make enough space to push the forks higher up through the top yoke clamp and lowering links to drop the back end down. You can also get a seat made that is 1" lower than stock

DRZ forks are fairly trivial to lower internally too it seems. A spacer in the right place, or so I've been told by the various people sticking these forks into airhead GSes. Very popular forks, those.

(I've got a 2006 model front end in the shed waiting for some mine/money/inspiration. )

That's encouraging

The model I have has the same suspension set up as the Enduro version

The front feels OK

 

[boboneleg]

You can also get a seat made that is 1" lower than stock

I think Ruth and her are similar height (maybe Ruth is actually a bit taller)

You can also use the seat from the 'SM' version to lower it slightly, or you can buy the SM and fit the wheels from the trail version.

 

[Whealie]

That seat company you mentioned, Paul, has a lowered seat (I have been thoroughly nosing about as I really like the sound of this project).

 

[Hudders]

That seat company you mentioned, Paul, has a lowered seat (I have been thoroughly nosing about as I really like the sound of this project).

I had mine done by Tony Archer, its far more comfortable than standard

 

[Paul-S]

That seat company you mentioned, Paul, has a lowered seat (I have been thoroughly nosing about as I really like the sound of this project).

You buy the foam and cover and can get lower, standard height or higher with options on the cover of how much grip you want

 

[Paul-S]

That seat company you mentioned, Paul, has a lowered seat (I have been thoroughly nosing about as I really like the sound of this project).

I had mine done by Tony Archer, its far more comfortable than standard

I'll have to look at this

Tony's not too far away

Did he widen the seat base (foam)?

 

[Paul-S]

I tried to update this but having problems with the pics. Some on here:

http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/suzuki/119 ... toy-2.html

And all of them here

http://www.adventurebikerider.com/forum ... tml#401656

 

[Lutin]

I like that Paul, your bike looks like it's frowning.

 

[Whealie]

Love it. How much do you reckon it weighs now?

And what's it like cruising the motorway?


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[Paul-S]

Love it. How much do you reckon it weighs now?

And what's it like cruising the motorway?


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Fully fueled 149 kgs (including the tool kit that's not showing in the pic yet as I have not fitted it yet) Toolkit is comprehensive and includes 3 tyre levers / beadbreaker, stand, inner tubes and repair kit, tyre pressure guage, valve core puller, spare nuts and bolts, fuses / electrical, spare spark plug, tub of grease, pump, allen keys, tow rope, leatherman and a small socket set as well as the original suzuki tool kit. That lot weighs 7kgs fitted into 2 tool tubes

 

[Paul-S]

running 15/43 it's doing 6500 rpm at 70 mph

shows 74 mph but satnav says 70 mph

I have not had chance to take it on a long run yet

 

[Paul-S]

Thanks for posting the picture Lutin

Feel free to knick the others off ABR and post up here if you want

 

[Philwhiskeydrinker]

Looking sweet Paul

 

[Paul-S]

Looking sweet Paul

Thanks Phil

 

[Lowflyer]

That looks the doggies dangly bits Paul we'll done, good effort

Are you going to be taking it to Salisbury ?

 

[Paul-S]

That looks the doggies dangly bits Paul we'll done, good effort

Are you going to be taking it to Salisbury ?

Thanks John

Yes it will be going to Salisbury

 

[stanbloke]

Love it. How much do you reckon it weighs now?

And what's it like cruising the motorway?


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Fully fueled 149 kgs (including the tool kit that's not showing in the pic yet as I have not fitted it yet) Toolkit is comprehensive and includes 3 tyre levers / beadbreaker, stand, inner tubes and repair kit, tyre pressure guage, valve core puller, spare nuts and bolts, fuses / electrical, spare spark plug, tub of grease, pump, allen keys, tow rope, leatherman and a small socket set as well as the original suzuki tool kit. That lot weighs 7kgs fitted into 2 tool tubes

....not that he'll ever use it Chris....thats why he takes me ...lol .