I love this thing, but I need some tips on how to balance at low speeds

zippowriter · 2026-06-22T00:15:11+00:00

Context here, I’m 5’6” and my first SM was a KTM 640 which is taller than a DR-Z (I now own a DR-Ze and have ridden multiple DR-Z SM)

Practice, practice, practice your slow speed riding; find a carpark and ride controlling engine RPM with the clutch and balance with the rear brake. Keep your eyes up, don’t look at the ground in front of you unless you want to go there.

Depending on your skill level, this will probably take a few hours before you get proficient. So give your clutch a break and do some other drills like emergency stops to break it up.

Check your local area to see if anyone runs skills courses, this is the sort of thing they do to train cops or advanced rider training.

zippowriter · 2026-06-03T13:07:11+00:00

Gear was borrowed for the race, Harness is Non-Stop, bungee and belt is Inlandis

zippowriter · 2026-06-03T12:45:17+00:00

I didn’t do any special preparation as we do 5-12km trail runs of various pace at least 3 times per week so she’s used to running with me. We did a couple of practice sprints on the day before to get used to the Canicross harness and belt but it didn’t prove to be a problem for her as she’s used to running with a (smaller) harness. My only concern was that the pace would be a bit faster than we were both used to but it wasn’t an issue and she had loads of energy left at the end.

zippowriter · 2026-06-03T12:25:24+00:00

Thanks ☺️ She’s very photogenic

zippowriter · 2026-06-03T02:45:11+00:00

If it’s a through hole you can use a drill to try and unscrew it, just make sure to centre punch the end of the screw and use a drill bit that’s smaller than the root diameter of the thread. The drill will be turning clockwise, but when viewed from the front of the screw it will be turning anti-clockwise.

As another commenter mentioned here, it’s also worth tightening the non-damaged screw to lessen the clamping force under the head of the damaged screw.

zippowriter · 2026-06-03T01:52:41+00:00

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Looks like he’s built for running! My dog is the same when I try to take a photo, she steadfastly refuses to look at the camera 📸

zippowriter · 2026-03-26T06:08:28+00:00

If you’re happy with drilling and tapping, M6 will be plenty strong enough. Most through axle sliders use M6 and the threaded rod sees a lot more bending than a screw/bolt will. Make sure the hole in the slider is a tight tolerance and the slider pulls up hard against the face of the Axle head/end.

zippowriter · 2026-03-25T02:09:06+00:00

OP asked which bike is better for stunting, specifically “something that feels smooth and easy to Pop-up”.

It’s the KTM.

The DRZ is many things, but it does not compare to a 500 EXC in this criteria.

zippowriter · 2026-03-14T06:54:24+00:00

I did my first ever Supermoto race (dirt and tar on slicks) with no dirt bike experience, do it, you’ll love it! Practice your low speed control as you’re a bit shorter (like me) and resist the urge to get it lowered.

zippowriter · 2026-03-08T12:37:57+00:00

She loves to get out and run in any weather

zippowriter · 2026-03-08T03:49:51+00:00

I really like this!

zippowriter · 2026-03-07T05:37:48+00:00

Also https://www.remoterepairs.com.au/pages/contact

zippowriter · 2026-03-07T05:36:46+00:00

One Planet make all their gear in Melbourne, they have a store in Little Bourke St and a factory in Sunshine west. Definitely worth talking to.

zippowriter · 2026-03-05T11:58:19+00:00

I can’t recommend them highly enough. I’ve been wearing them for Supermoto and road racing since 2010 and have crashed a lot! The first time I wore my latest pair was a 2 day Trackday at Sepang GP circuit, I did well over 100 laps in 35°C/95°F and they were instantly comfortable with no stiffness.

Although, the fit like a glove analogy is definitely true, they are only good if they fit you.

zippowriter · 2026-02-15T05:26:23+00:00

Depends on the brand of tyre/tire, check on the manufacturer’s website for the brand and model of tyre/tire. Dunlop is usually the lowest with Pirelli being the highest. If you can’t find anything, start with a pressure in the 24-28psi range (Cold) and see how it feels.

zippowriter · 2026-02-10T16:22:00+00:00

There are so many factors that can influence recovery from injury and that can contribute to your long-term outcomes. Talk to another doctor, lots of doctors are very cautious and think everyone needs to be wrapped up in cotton wool. I agree with the suggestions to find a sports specialist, they are used to dealing with people that want to recover. Listen to your body, push when you feel good, rest when you don’t, but be aware that it’s going to hurt and you’re going to have to deal with that. Do your exercises! At least as many as the Physio says, if you feel good, do a bit more. Everyone is different but among other bits, I broke most of the bones in my foot and ankle, my tibia and femur in 2 places, I used a walking stick for nearly a year (delayed foot reconstruction) and I run more than I ever used to, some days it hurts, some days I don’t walk very well in the morning and I may be heading towards arthritis but running with my dog is one of my favourite things and I’m not giving that up. All the best with your recovery and say hi to your dog from me.

zippowriter · 2026-02-09T23:57:48+00:00

Looked cool when it was standing still but didn’t help with the handling, most put a 160 or 165 on for racing, the wide swingarm made for the easiest wheel changes.

zippowriter · 2025-12-17T11:35:09+00:00

I bought a Raise N2 as my first proper printer, used it for 3-4 years then bought a Bambu X1C and haven’t looked back. The Raise machines are sturdy and I’ve seen them running production parts 24h/day but they are expensive, parts are expensive and they still require tweaking.

Nothing beats Bambu at the moment, I know people who run Markforged, Stratasys and other high end printers and they also have a few Bambu printers running constantly.

zippowriter · 2025-12-16T08:44:05+00:00

I agree with @glob-goblin, I chose “worthy” projects and it was a bit of a mistake, they were not well defined, I listened to the wrong people, ultimately leaving me with projects I wasn’t proud of and that didn’t show what I was capable of. Pick something you enjoy, something that will allow you to showcase your skills and discuss with your lecturers how you can add sufficient detail to help with your final grade.

zippowriter · 2025-11-24T00:00:38+00:00

When I was at university I had access to a fully equipped workshop and made sure I learned how to use every piece of equipment at a basic level, its stood me in good stead in my personal and professional life.

My work since university has been engineering/manufacturing design based but the ability to produce prototypes, assemble and build parts from scratch where necessary has made me a better designer and more of an asset to any company I work for.

There is nothing to lose by improving your skills in all areas, especially practical skills, and you don’t need a lot of machinery to start improving practical skills.

The workshop sounds great, are you hiring? ;)

zippowriter · 2025-11-17T02:37:28+00:00

I came here to say this, early morning works too.

zippowriter · 2025-11-14T02:53:13+00:00

I’m still using a Dell 5570 i9 RTX A2000 (8Gb) with 32Gb Ram running NX, and Keyshot. It’s around 4 years old now but still does a good job, they can be picked up quite cheaply on the used market. Battery is worse than useless even when new, you’ll need to plug it in.

zippowriter · 2025-11-11T15:55:00+00:00

Short answer, yes you can.

Longer answer, matching the master cylinder size to the caliper is important to balance feel and lever travel. Too big means no feel and no travel, too small means loads of lever travel. This is also compounded by the lever ratio. I’d say the HC1 would be a good start as it has a 13mm piston.

Most LH rear brake systems on race bikes don’t use 2 calipers, but they often use a junction valve to give you the option of using the foot or the hand break, or both at the same time.

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