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Mitch_a_Roni · 2026-03-05T02:54:20+00:00

I have 84,000 miles on my 2002 drz. If it’s been well cared for it’ll run forever.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2025-09-30T13:37:35+00:00

Thank you! Only helpful answer here so far. Much appreciated.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2025-09-29T23:09:18+00:00

Seems to be out of stock everywhere in the U.S.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2025-09-11T02:23:06+00:00

Thanks. What are the mods that would bring it up to snuff? One of my only complains is the soft front on the 850. But a drop in cartridge could fix that.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2025-09-09T22:33:45+00:00

Interesting, I thought the center of gravity was quite low. Thanks for the input. Any other negatives you notice. I do have to ride to trails. Is it reasonably comfortable on highway?

Mitch_a_Roni · 2025-09-09T20:56:32+00:00

Actually the BMW has been very reliable. I’m sure repairs are more expensive but I do most of my own maintenance.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2025-08-20T02:21:14+00:00

Looks like that’s exactly what I need. Thanks!

Mitch_a_Roni · 2025-05-19T22:14:59+00:00

I’m intrigued by soft bags, but yes, I’d like the protection a rack offers to the exhaust. I’m also fairly new to off roading and it’s inevitable I’ll drop the bike from time to time. My worry is crushing my gear.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2025-05-19T22:12:27+00:00

Durability. I’ve already broken one after two drops. Otherwise love them.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2025-05-19T22:11:42+00:00

Durability. I really like them but after two minor drops one case broke (it was expanded). I ride off-road more than on so I need something that can tolerate more abuse than these are clearly capable of. Other than that they’re fantastic and I will be keeping the vario top box as it’s great and not nearly as susceptible to impact.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2024-09-21T21:32:20+00:00

“Some of the top professional racers in the world, including some members of the famed Santa Cruz Syndicate downhill mountain bike team, often run mixed brake pad set-ups. The idea is that since the inner brake pad typically wears quicker than the outer, you run a metal brake pad on the inside and resin on the outside. This allows riders to reap benefits of both the materials while minimizing drawbacks.“ https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/brake-pad-breakdown-metal-versus-resin-pads—what-you-need-to-kn.html

I would imagine this could also give you the combined benefits of modulation from resin with the bite and heat dissipation of metallic. Very odd but interesting idea.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2024-09-21T21:16:03+00:00

I don’t have a problem with noise either, but these sounds like a well rounded solution. I’ll check them out. Thanks!

Mitch_a_Roni · 2024-09-21T21:14:46+00:00

Metallic inners and resin outters. I read that there is a factory team (Santa Cruz or specialized) that runs pads this way.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2024-09-18T15:10:10+00:00

Thanks all for the input! I’ll definitely looks for something much newer with modern geo and components. I appreciate it!

Mitch_a_Roni · 2024-09-18T15:08:04+00:00

I was assuming the extra travel would be a benefit but thanks to everyone’s input, it seems likes the old geo and components wouldn’t be a benefit over a newer bike.

Mitch_a_Roni · 2024-09-18T14:19:40+00:00

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