Supermoto thread

[chance]

Nice bike^

[slaterd]

Well it worked. The 2000 wr400 I built I invested a total of $1600 in. I just traded it flat out for a 2003 klx400 (drz400). Way, WAY better bike for the street.



It just needs new plastics but with that replaced I'm sitting on a high $2k bike. Profit was just made yo!

[chance]

Well, I got it. It is a blast!



Its got some serious brakes up front.

[rev3030]

sweet looking bike

[VinniE30]

Look closer. Center lobe actuates a forked rocker arm for the two exhaust valves.

Yeah I see how it is now. I thought the exhaust cam was somehow under something. These look easy to work on though.

[LJ851]

1 cylinder bike with 3 lobes on the cam? So it must have a variable valve timing system like vtec? Way cool didin't know this was common on bikes. I'm thinking about getting into bikes soon, something like a dual sport or supermoto.

Look closer. Center lobe actuates a forked rocker arm for the two exhaust valves.

[VinniE30]

Valves adjustment done today. It was my first time ever adjusting valves on anything. I ordered the Hot Cams shim kit. Everything went smooth, it runs great and starts easily again. New white plastics are on their way.

1 cylinder bike with 3 lobes on the cam? So it must have a variable valve timing system like vtec? Way cool didin't know this was common on bikes. I'm thinking about getting into bikes soon, something like a dual sport or supermoto.

[jaywood]

Anyone have any tips on what to look out for?

The 2003 models have the best 525 engine. Lightest rotating mass. Fast revving. Does it have an electric start? I know some guys have converted theirs to electric start.

Is it a 4 speed? If so, 5th and 6th gear are not hard to add on.

Check for oil leaks and coolant leaks around the water pump.

Make sure all of the electronics work--lights, blinkers, tail light, brake light, high/low, etc.

Ask for maint. history/receipts.

[chance]

Your license.

Yea, behaving myself will be difficult.

Atleast the speeds will be lower than they are on my z1000 haha.

I miss being able to ride offroad. Granted the street tires wont get much traction but sliding is fun.

[LJ851]

Anyone have any tips on what to look out for?

Your license.

[chance]

Anyone have any tips on what to look out for?

[chance]

Looks like I might be picking this up today



2003 525 sx. Street legal!

[jaywood]

Valves adjustment done today. It was my first time ever adjusting valves on anything. I ordered the Hot Cams shim kit. Everything went smooth, it runs great and starts easily again. New white plastics are on their way.

[LJ851]

[slaterd]

Yeah it's originally a clear tank.
Better picture