Thanks for all the information. I might just have to keep the DRZ although I'm not sure about long highway runs with it.
I don't want something more expensive like Triumphs. If I was to combine them, i'd take the money from both plus a few thousands (Canadian) to buy the new one.
I am...
Well, my DRZ has standard street tires (I'm looking at Avon Distanzia next) but I'm having a blast in gravel or 4 wheeler trails. I'm not looking to play in any massive mudholes or perform stunts and I'd probably be doing 70/30 on/offroad. I definetely don't want to sacrifice onroad abilities...
I have been an FZ6R owner for a few years and I've recently bought an DRZ400sm to see if I enjoy offroad riding as well. I'm really enjoying it but I'm thinking about selling both and getting just one to save on insurance and maintenace. I'm thinking of a mix between the road comfort...
So the tick tick tick noise I get while at 6000+ RPM is nothing to worry about? I'm not really sure what the difference between pinging/knocking and normal yamaha engine noise is.
I just purchased a 2009 FZ6R with 1800km and the previous owner always filled it up with premium 91. Would it cause any issues to switch to Regular 87? I've filled it up a few times with 87 and although I haven't noticed any hiccups or power issues, could it cause the engine to tick or have a...