Preconceptions - SV650.org

rictus01 · 25-01-09, 04:36 PM

Preconceptions ; they’re a funny thing aren’t they, I recently joined a CCM forum to find any know issues with the 404, and they were due to meet at Boxhill today, so I added to there thread I’d pop along to say “hi”*, given that they are the “off road” types and pic’s and avatars abound of mud covered soaked bikes and riders I wouldn’t have expected a little rain to have stopped them…………..

Still had a blinding few hours hooning about in the rain, first time I've done the ZigZag at 50 in the rain, awesome.

* or of course they may have been warned and be avoiding me.....

Cheers Mark.

25-01-09, 05:03 PM

I want a supermoto. They look so light and fun. Are you getting on well with it then?

rictus01 · 25-01-09, 05:11 PM

you are correct on both counts, it is fun and light.....

I'm not sure, but I think it's illegal to ride one without a smile on your face, fortunately that's one Law I haven't broken*

* not that I would any others of course....

Cheers Mark

Messie · 25-01-09, 05:23 PM

They're obviously a bunch of lilly livered numpties!

Glad you had fun tho

25-01-09, 05:31 PM

I guess that they stayed home to polish each others helmets

25-01-09, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean_C

I want a supermoto. They look so light and fun. Are you getting on well with it then?

i picked up a ktm a couple of weeks back, my one and only ride (prob with radiator) has put the biggest grin on my face and i can not stop thinking about riding it...

top vid http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fYu7DQn5vAI

25-01-09, 06:26 PM

My ideal is something not particularly powerful but light and well handling. So I will be keeping my eyes peeled for one in a year or so, for after my restriction is up.

rictus01 · 25-01-09, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean_C

My ideal is something not particularly powerful but light and well handling. So I will be keeping my eyes peeled for one in a year or so, for after my restriction is up.

well the DRZsm is all that, but back to back my 2004 404 is more powerful (mid range), better suspension (handling) and about the same tank range as a 2007 DRZsm ( they both have basically the same engine*).

Given the fact that DRZ's are currently in vogue they carry a bit of a premium, if you can find one get the CCM 404ds, they come in either enduro (off road wheels) as in the DRZ400S, or Supermoto (17" road wheels) as in the DRZ400SM, or sometime both sets of wheels (takes about 20 minutes to chhange between them**.

*Not quiet the same as the 404 has the compatition 400E version, different cams and higher compression, but both are fairly close to each other.

** you need to adjust the suspension settings as well which takes another 5-10 minutes, but worth doing if you're green laning.

Cheers Mark

Dave20046 · 25-01-09, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rictus01

first time I've done the ZigZag at 50 in the rain, awesome.

like almost dropping it?

rictus01 · 25-01-09, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave20046

like almost dropping it?

whilst it was slidding about a fair bit, nothing even close to a drop the odd dab is all you need.

Cheers Mark.

25-01-09, 04:36 PM	#1
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Preconceptions Preconceptions ; they’re a funny thing aren’t they, I recently joined a CCM forum to find any know issues with the 404, and they were due to meet at Boxhill today, so I added to there thread I’d pop along to say “hi”, given that they are the “off road” types and pic’s and avatars abound of mud covered soaked bikes and riders I wouldn’t have expected a little rain to have stopped them………….. Still had a blinding few hours hooning about in the rain, first time I've done the ZigZag at 50 in the rain, awesome. or of course they may have been warned and be avoiding me..... Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride! Last edited by rictus01; 25-01-09 at 04:40 PM.

25-01-09, 05:03 PM	#2
Sean_C Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Preconceptions I want a supermoto. They look so light and fun. Are you getting on well with it then?

25-01-09, 05:11 PM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Preconceptions you are correct on both counts, it is fun and light..... I'm not sure, but I think it's illegal to ride one without a smile on your face, fortunately that's one Law I haven't broken* * not that I would any others of course.... Cheers Mark __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

25-01-09, 05:23 PM	#4
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: Preconceptions They're obviously a bunch of lilly livered numpties! Glad you had fun tho __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

25-01-09, 05:31 PM	#5
PAPPACLART Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Preconceptions I guess that they stayed home to polish each others helmets

25-01-09, 06:26 PM	#7
Sean_C Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Preconceptions My ideal is something not particularly powerful but light and well handling. So I will be keeping my eyes peeled for one in a year or so, for after my restriction is up.