I stumbled onto this website via an Internet search because I have a Suzuki DRZ-400 SM that I’ve put knobbies on and low gearing for off-road riding and wondered if anyone else had done it. I’ve posted on the DRZ-400 SM bike review my exact set-up.
I’m 53 years old next week and don’t ride fast anymore. I bought the Suzuki because I liked the heavier frame, tall stance, extreme shock travel, big tires, etc. But the street tires didn’t provide enough traction for off-road. With the different sprocket set-up, the gearing went from 2.73 to 4.88. That thing would climb a tree if you could get traction! My top speed is near 35 mph now. It cruises nicely at 27-28 mph.
My first bike was a Honda Super 90 when I was 15 years old. I’ve owned a couple of Harleys since them, but now I only care to ride beaches, off-road parks, and in my neighborhood. My dog wants to go everywhere the bike goes.
I live along the Texas Gulf Coast, enjoy fly fishing in saltwater flats and have a 1977 Jeep CJ-7 for off-roading too.
Great website, thanks and regards,
Mike Ballard (a little middle age crazy)
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