Supermoto thread

[JCarp90]

I looked into the SMR510's before I bought my 625SMC, and was pretty much set on one. But as I looked more into the "un"reliability of them I got turned off. Also if you ever get one, make sure the chain is the right tension, otherwise you'll grenade the motor :p

Go with the SM if you go the DRZ route. 10% dirt isn't enough to warrant a full enduro IMO.

Thanks. Definitely going the DRZ400SM route because of their great reputation.

Anyway, got to go have some fun last weekend on a buddy's DRZ400SM he bought last week. Best. Thing. Ever. This was actually my first time ever riding a supermoto.



Ended up getting back into like a blocked off industrial complex/train depot. I will return when it warms up (hopefully on my own SM) to mess around there some more. This time I'll take a gopro or at least some decent pictures.

Even more motivation for me, there's a supermoto meet coming up in June that will be held in Branson, MO (about 2-3 hours away) and it's supposed to be the largest SM meet on record. You guys should come out :D

http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?144084-2014-USA-Supermoto-Ride

[lambo]

What kind of fuel economy do you motard guys get?

[ADOPEWITASCOPE]

What kind of fuel economy do you motard guys get?

I usually get 50-60 riding around in town

[ADOPEWITASCOPE]

Picked this up in august...

[quickervicar]

I was getting around 26-29mpg with the Husaberg.

Yeah. Seriously.

[jaywood]

I don't really keep track. But I was getting around 50 MPG I'd say when I was riding it everyday. I'd put in $7 a week.

I need to do an oil change and have been putting it off so that's why it hasn't gotten much ride time lately.

[JCarp90]

So I finally manned the fuck up.

2006 DRZ400SM
-Kiehen Carb
-Airbox mod
-K&N
-Full FMF exhaust
-New Pilot Powers
-HID conversion

Boomski.




Where they sleep:



Now I just need a new helmet. Recommendations?

[jaywood]

How much are you looking to spend on a helmet? Personally I ride with an Arai XD and love it. Very comfy and not too much road noise.

[slaterd]

My helmet is made by Scorpion. Extremely tough helmets. I've slammed my head on a patch of rocks on the desert floor and barely even a scratch on my helmet. They have real nice prints too. Just remember when it comes to helmets you get what you paid for. Your safety is not something you want to go cheap on. My helmet set me back about $280 brand new.

[JCarp90]

How much are you looking to spend on a helmet? Personally I ride with an Arai XD and love it. Very comfy and not too much road noise.

Initially, I was thinking $300-$400. I ended up getting a helmet at Cycle Gear for $200 that's a dual sport helmet, both DOT and Snell rated. Fits great and on sale it was like $140.

My helmet is made by Scorpion. Extremely tough helmets. I've slammed my head on a patch of rocks on the desert floor and barely even a scratch on my helmet. They have real nice prints too. Just remember when it comes to helmets you get what you paid for. Your safety is not something you want to go cheap on. My helmet set me back about $280 brand new.

I was really looking for a dual sport helmet and haven't found any scorpions I love. Also I don't know anyone locally who carries them so I was hesitant to pull the trigger.

Anywho, got out for a bit Tuesday night with a buddy. Best purchase I've ever made.

[slaterd]

Gonna be selling my drz shortly...i iz sad. But Tempe, AZ is one of the worst places to ride a motorcycle. Almost an accident every couple of days. I'll be picking up one later though when I'm in a "safer" area. Gonna be using the proceeds towards an e36 m3.

[z31maniac]

My helmet is made by Scorpion. Extremely tough helmets. I've slammed my head on a patch of rocks on the desert floor and barely even a scratch on my helmet. They have real nice prints too. Just remember when it comes to helmets you get what you paid for. Your safety is not something you want to go cheap on. My helmet set me back about $280 brand new.

You replaced the helmet, correct?

Helmets are good for one impact (at the original rating), after the first impact they are compromised.

[ADOPEWITASCOPE]

Pulled out my bike today for the first time in about three months. Just had to charge the battery and it started right up! Getting really sick of winter keeping me from riding...

[ST1G]

I decided today I want to get back in it. I ordered a shit ton of parts to get my bike back in working order. Next step is to find some wheels ;D

[henryki]

I wanna get one of these for my 23 mile round trip to school and back. plus no one on my campus (except for my friends) understands the awesome that is an E30. They all just think its just another old BMW.