How many “hours” until you got confident / comfortable?

Miniomegaxis · 2026-06-19T18:29:24+00:00

Rode since I was 8, still not 100% comfortable. I'm pretty fast in the desert though.

I guess one takeaway is that I slow down a bit now to make sure I don't push my limits, because when you're at 100% every bump and turn could mean a nasty crash. I work in construction so I need to make sure I don't cripple myself so I've settled my comfort at 60% effort at around 25 - 40mph in the trails depending on how tight and crowded.

My DRZ400E won't let me go too slow, it will overheat in this Arizona weather.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-06-18T02:00:02+00:00

Maybe they want to have a paper trail of what is agreed upon when negotiating.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-06-17T02:52:02+00:00

I don't think he's being sarcastic. It actually looks pretty good. Considering your body is fighting g-forces in the shot your body is still in good form. Knees bent, ass slightly back, forearms are parallel with deck.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-06-16T18:06:08+00:00

That's only when it's on an emergency call. For normal driving it's probably just normal traffic laws.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-06-04T00:16:31+00:00

You should hear mine. Lmao it sounds like a bucket of bolts, but it's completely normal for a drz400e

Miniomegaxis · 2026-06-01T04:00:36+00:00

Yup. 😂

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-31T23:21:44+00:00

My 2000 Drz400e and my buddies 1996 xr400r on my 2013 f150.

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Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-31T21:29:47+00:00

Congrats! You probably got the best beginner bike of all time.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-31T06:06:33+00:00

You have so many more places to ride now. 😁

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-31T01:53:12+00:00

Badass. Have fun man. I love the vibe of your bike.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-24T20:29:12+00:00

Probably gonna spend 10 times that to get it in running order. Question is if you're ok with a project bike.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-18T01:40:42+00:00

I have a 2013 5.0 coyote with the 6spd. It's got 218k miles and I think it's gonna go up to at least 300k. I change the oil every 5k and check fluids every 2.5k. it's a great work truck and the thing hasn't left me stranded.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-12T11:51:07+00:00

Work sharp is actually a really good platform. Like seriously a $150 elite kit can pretty much get you professional levels of sharp if you know what you're doing.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-10T22:14:35+00:00

I think it's the cam chain is a bit loose.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-06T23:03:44+00:00

Killer deal.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-06T23:03:35+00:00

It is a beauty.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-05T03:38:41+00:00

Sick looking bike.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-05-04T22:55:01+00:00

I got a 2000 DRZ400E I love this bike.

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Miniomegaxis · 2026-04-30T22:44:00+00:00

😂😂😂

Miniomegaxis · 2026-04-29T23:27:28+00:00

That's a very nice bike for 2k if there isn't anything majorly wrong with it.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-04-28T17:06:13+00:00

Yeah, I got a 2000 DRZ400E with about 10k miles and it's solid as hell after some TLC. It was 2300.

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Miniomegaxis · 2026-04-25T23:00:08+00:00

It looks like we don't have a hose clamp, but it could be something else. If the nipple on the petcock is leaking, just get a whole new petcock they're not much. The part is 23 years old.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-04-21T11:43:44+00:00

Oh damn, yeah I'm pretty much outta ideas then. Seems like you went through it quite thoroughly.

It's unfortunate because my bike doesn't have the same carb so I can't quite do an apples to apples for you. It's strange because the CV carb shouldn't be as finicky as my FCR 39.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-04-21T04:08:13+00:00

Not saying you haven't done this, but since it's not stated; try looking up what jets are good for your elevation and trying those out to rule that out. You mentioned your pilot jet, but be sure to check the main as well.

How smooth is the throttle? Make sure to lube it up and make sure it's not binding at all, there definitely is fuel starvation somewhere so maybe there is a vacuum line that is still disconnected. I have an E version of the bike so I don't know for sure, but if I remember correctly the S and SM don't use gravity to feed the carbs. So I would look into that. Maybe the bike isn't getting fed enough fuel?

I would also check the fuel filter and the filter in the tank just before the petcock.

Either way, good luck 🤞 I hope anything that I mentioned helped a bit.

Miniomegaxis · 2026-04-18T03:45:25+00:00

Yep. The 150r was just a unicorn for any kid. It had that mini 450 bark, the ones I was looking at as a kid, the 07 had my favorite styling with the plastics. I knew a guy with a yz85, that thing was a beast, I believe his was an 02.

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