Author Topic: The DRZ Thread (Read 54135 times)

lecap · « **Reply #1160 on:** July 13, 2010, 11:54:45 am »

Quote from: N[]vA on July 12, 2010, 11:15:11 am

Quote from: MildDog on July 12, 2010, 11:14:29 am
What size plug spanners does this bike take? I am borrowing from a friend and don't have time to work it out before I need to go fetch them!?!?!

DRZ simming = fail.

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=52677.0
~~17 or wait 13...~~
16mm
any how what ever the size I have one you can borrow

fixed.

C coded plugs / M10x1.25 thread: 16mm hex
D coded plugs / M12x1.25 thread: 18mm hex or 16mm hex
B coded plugs / M14x1.25: 21mm hex

Best to buy a pipe wrench 16x17 inexpensive and effective. You will be able to use a 22mm socket or spanner on the outside hex of the 17mm end (the good quality ones) or put a offcut of a 17mm allen key in and use a 17mm tool

N[]vA · « **Reply #1161 on:** July 13, 2010, 12:00:12 pm »

Loaned him my tool, R50 from midas I think

dirtWarp · « **Reply #1162 on:** July 13, 2010, 12:16:14 pm »

LouisXander · « **Reply #1163 on:** July 13, 2010, 12:55:39 pm »

Quote from: MildDog on July 13, 2010, 12:43:14 pm

Thanks n[]va. will go buy one as soon as i have cash.

is there a way for water to be in my oil and in my cylinder that doesn't involve going via the rings and gaskets? i have water both sides of the piston and am worried this means i need to do a rebuild.

WTF? Whats happening?

LouisXander · « **Reply #1164 on:** July 13, 2010, 01:12:16 pm »

OK, now I feel better. Thought it was Murphy's law w.r.t selling!

MildDog · « **Reply #1165 on:** July 13, 2010, 02:23:20 pm »

Quote from: LouisXander on July 13, 2010, 01:12:16 pm

OK, now I feel better. Thought it was Murphy's law w.r.t selling!

no no the bike has been magic. it was user error! sorry i drowned your bike

SteveKLE · « **Reply #1166 on:** July 13, 2010, 06:42:22 pm »

quick note ... with the current weather, do not leave a bike with just plain water. Either use antifreeze or drain the water.

Water expands when it freezes and I already know of a number of people who have suffered cracked engines due the the temps dropping below freezing.

MildDog · « **Reply #1167 on:** July 14, 2010, 06:43:24 pm »

I'll be riding the alternate route this weekend. who's with me?

Crossed-up · « **Reply #1168 on:** July 14, 2010, 09:57:56 pm »

You're developing a taste for the Swartland water?

There's all sorts of riding happening this weekend. Let's see.

superfoxi · « **Reply #1169 on:** July 14, 2010, 10:33:38 pm »

Quote from: dirtWarp on July 13, 2010, 12:16:14 pm

Lucky Explorer?!?

Slowmow · « **Reply #1170 on:** July 15, 2010, 08:36:13 pm »

Quote from: MildDog on July 09, 2010, 10:24:44 am

Quote from: Slowmow on July 09, 2010, 01:09:21 am
Please post a pic or two of the light in action. Down the road, against a wall. Use dim in one set of pics and bright in another set.

Will do tonight, but the difference between dim and bright is simply the angle of the light as far as I can tell there's no difference in light emission.

No pics yet?

letsgofishing · « **Reply #1171 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:32:17 am »

Decided to build a small screen that would go with the new Trailtech X2 headlights. http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=51592.0
So I bought 2 pieces of Polycarbonate which I had cut to size, for the princely sum of R65.
I decided to echo the shape of the headlight surround - straight sides or slight angled would have looked shitty.

I drilled a series of overlapping 6mm holes in a semi circle, then filed the cutout smooth. This was for the headlight as I wasn't sure what height I wanted the windshield to be. With the cutout, I would be able to lower it by 40mm.

Then out with the heat gun and carefully heated and bent the shield. This took at least 20 mins as I did not want to overheat and bubble the Polycarbonate.

Then it was a simple matter of marking the mounting holes and drilling them and fitting with S/S bolts and nuts. Here you can also see the semi circular cut-out for the headlight . Yes, I know the one bolt is too long!

The finished product. Yes, I will replace the 2 upper socket heads with round heads!
Took it for a spin - works pretty well. No helmet buffeting and it keeps the wind off me up to about neck level.

From a distance. Not too shabby for R48 (incl botls and nuts)!

MildDog · « **Reply #1172 on:** August 05, 2010, 03:17:57 pm »

What exhaust options do I have for a DRZ in CPT? I just need the end can bit

N[]vA · « **Reply #1173 on:** August 05, 2010, 03:20:26 pm »

Quote from: MildDog on August 05, 2010, 03:17:57 pm

What exhaust options do I have for a DRZ in CPT? I just need a slip-on/end can!

well you just coated your stock one..... and went for jetting today.... so the only reason you would want one is to get more power?

Do you want a high powered bike or a reliable bike?

Im gonna stop playing mom now >.<

N[]vA · « **Reply #1174 on:** August 05, 2010, 03:52:10 pm »

ah oki nice one

MildDog · « **Reply #1175 on:** August 07, 2010, 05:50:37 pm »

Quote from: Etienne2T on August 06, 2010, 07:17:09 pm

GPS?

No, I just need to make friends with people who can give road names when they give directions.

Etienne2T · « **Reply #1176 on:** August 07, 2010, 05:58:05 pm »

Quote from: MildDog on August 07, 2010, 05:50:37 pm

Quote from: Etienne2T on August 06, 2010, 07:17:09 pm
GPS?

No, I just need to make friends with people who can give road names when they give directions.

There are no road names in the dunes

MildDog · « **Reply #1177 on:** August 07, 2010, 06:00:57 pm »

Quote from: Etienne2T on August 07, 2010, 05:58:05 pm

There are no road names in the dunes

There aren't any YZ gearboxes either

ChrisMann · « **Reply #1178 on:** August 07, 2010, 10:57:30 pm »

This poll is a great idea from MDog on how to handle these type of issues.

Good on you to accept the outcome.

N[]vA · « **Reply #1179 on:** August 07, 2010, 11:39:11 pm »

My zook lives! <3