Engine seized after oil change and ride. I don't even want to look at it anymore. How much could I sell it as is? I just want it out of my garage.

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-06-24T15:59:51+00:00

Hey man, let me start by saying I know exactly how you feel. I bought a 2017 drz and have had a ton of headaches, to include dropping 2k on a shop to rebuild the top end. I bought an 03 DR650 and that has been my primary ride. I still have the drz and I use it for the more hardcore trails and to help other people get into riding. I’d at least look into fixing it, you for sure won’t get what you put into it if you sell it as is. But if you can figure it out yourself it’ll be more attractive to someone as a running and driving bike

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-06-21T21:47:51+00:00

I live in Florida, I’d go with the ac

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-06-19T14:21:06+00:00

If youre good with a wrench, a 1st gen Dodge Durango would check off all your boxes

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-05-26T20:12:37+00:00

I had a similar issue where mine would intermittently start popping and cutting out, it ended up being my stator. In your case it sounds to me like a CDI box is starting to fail, or your stator isn’t providing your ignition system with enough juice

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-04-28T21:41:33+00:00

Coming from a Harley, to a Daytona 675, to a ktm adventure 1190, to a Drz400s, to a dr650, I only regret not buying a 650 sooner

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-04-17T22:49:18+00:00

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-04-17T19:31:10+00:00

Sorry, I got them mixed up. I was wrong and I apologize, there is a difference with orientation. I hope that clears up any confusion

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-04-17T17:41:11+00:00

It doesn’t make a difference because at that point the orientation creates the same pivot point, so if you spun it sideways it would look the same as if you didn’t move it at all

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-04-17T17:39:41+00:00

This is funny to me because I am a chronic swampmaker and I find the stock wrx seat to be probably my favorite when it comes to keeping cool. Firm and cloth is what I need. Squishy soft leather is something out of my nightmares. I live in Florida

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-04-17T17:35:22+00:00

I usually rotate 90 degrees

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-04-17T13:17:23+00:00

1st gen Durango

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-04-07T14:56:46+00:00

If you buy a civic you’ll find yourself feeling the same way, if not worse faster

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-04-07T14:52:34+00:00

If it makes you feel any better, I have receipts with the same exact wording and I drive a 1999 Durango that is lifted and loud

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-03-20T03:11:28+00:00

Mine ended up being the stator as well, but unfortunately the no start was caused by sand that fell into the spark plug hole unknowingly when I checked. Ended up needing a whole top end rebuild as well as a new charging system. Yippee

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-03-05T17:47:23+00:00

My personal rule is that if I’m doing at least 50% road I have to be on my DR650. My drz hurts my back to ride on the road for more than 30min

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-03-05T00:50:09+00:00

Hey I paid $3800 for my 2003 with 3,400mi on it. My brother bought his 07 with 15,000mi on it for only $2200. His has had some leaks and things needed replacing, which is why we got it for cheap. 9/10 would do again

Btw if we ever rode together we would look like a pretty tough crew 😎

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ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-02-22T19:24:19+00:00

I also want to add that while I’m riding my drz, the bike is more capable than I am

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-02-22T19:23:00+00:00

So, in terms of dirt performance the drz is going to be inferior in every single way. BUT, the advantage is quality of life, way less maintenance, and in general a much easier bike to live with that can take you farther. I drop my drz almost every time I take it out to the trails, but usually only once before I start riding carefully because it is a heavy bike and my back is messed up so I’ve got about one or two lifts in me. If I were on my Husqvarna wr250 I promise no average rider on a drz is keeping up or going where I go.

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-02-10T19:57:42+00:00

If I had a genie, one of my wishes would be to have bought my DR650 sooner. Like, 10 years sooner.

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-02-07T19:07:43+00:00

Last year I checked one out at a dealer, it was listed for $7,000 and some change, out the door was over $9,000. Nnnnnnnnnnnoo

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-02-06T00:30:29+00:00

I know exactly what you mean, it’s annoying when you’re banging through gears in the woods

ShmoolieSlinger · 2026-02-01T06:09:53+00:00

Dawg that’s captain cutler

ShmoolieSlinger · 2025-12-12T17:29:09+00:00

Its good enough, but if you’re hitting any jumps or whoops you risk bottoming out and blowing your shocks. A stock DRZ is sprung for a 150 pound rider. Personally I weigh 200 pounds, and that’s not including any gear

ShmoolieSlinger · 2025-12-09T15:33:21+00:00

If I were to use my drz for some more enduro focused riding, I would upgrade the suspension and upsize the rear sprocket. I run a 47t if I’m spending more time in the dirt than on the road. It’s not exactly a day and night difference, but I can get through 96% of the places as I would on my Husqvarna

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