[skipper]

I've been considering buying another crosser but the thing that always killed me about my previous ones is that i could never legally rattle windows up the main street on them so lately I've been considering a supermoto they seem like fun and I may even build one with interchangeable wheels for the odd grass track/enduro etc.
anyone got one,any advice on which one,anyone else interested in them ?

I know there's a lot of road ones that are heavy and reliable but I'm thinking more hooligan like !
CRF
R30
DRZ
ultimate CR500

[junker87g]

DRZ are a savage bike by all accounts, would probably be my choice!

[skipper]

The R 30s are a lot cheaper and later ones have a suzuki engine too

[KaosTheory]

junker87g, on 02 October 2010 - 11:44 AM, said:

DRZ are a savage bike by all accounts, would probably be my choice!

Kaos

[klu]

I'd love a supermoto, maybe for next summer...

[nab301]

skipper, on 02 October 2010 - 11:37 AM, said:

I know there's a lot of road ones that are heavy and reliable but I'm thinking more hooligan like !

Well, then it has to be the CR500, although I wasn't aware you can run them in road trim(and it may cause serious bodily and financial harm in the process.. )

[FIGHTERMC]

i had an xtx660 last year
and was fun around town but siht
on the open road as slow as a wet week

[Hellraiser]

I believe the CCM's are class. Nice one Skipper. Let us know what you get.

[Spiceburger]

Stay away from the ccm skipper buckets of crap and you will find it hard to get rid of also.Ktm 620 640 sm or Huskys are great too but a bit soft but iwhen going right are a hoolagans dream.

[Hellraiser]

Hellraiser, on 03 October 2010 - 03:30 PM, said:

I believe the CCM's are class. Nice one Skipper. Let us know what you get.

Spiceburger, on 03 October 2010 - 11:21 PM, said:

Stay away from the ccm skipper buckets of crap and you will find it hard to get rid of also.Ktm 620 640 sm or Huskys are great too but a bit soft but iwhen going right are a hoolagans dream.

Thanks Sam!



My brother had one, said they were great, I was only going by what he said.

[ciderking]

Forget about interchanging the wheels - its too much trouble. You'll need to mod chain guides and space the sprockets and the supermoto wheels are wider. Take my advise and save your money for a KTM. It'll cost a fortune to convert a crosser (brakes/suspension) i converted a WR400. Loved it but it wouldn't hold candlelight to the KTM. The handling and braking is unbelieveable.
Decide what you'll use it for. If its just hooning around - KTM but if your doing any kind of big mileage go for an XT660 or a Honda FMX because the service intervals on the KTM are so short.
I found the DRZ a bit underpowered

tim

[skipper]

Totally confused now
If I ever get off this bloody boat (long story) I'm hoping to get to the stafford bike show i was going to see what i could pick up there I've been looking around and for the price of a road conversion i could buy one of each a road bike and a crosser as long as i wasnt looking for anything newish which i'm not I just put the call out to see what others had done I don't have 5K to upgrade my bike at the moment as I promised the wife a holiday in November so this was my lesser project plan it may or may not work out I've still to rebuild my classic if i get my crankshaft back and I can get some advice on polishing metal, I'll be mad for another project then.

[skipper]

..I like this

[noob-saibot]

just to confuse you more..

supermotojunkie

[Ro]

Have a bit of a soft spot for supermotos myself, especially after watching this vid. One of my favourite bike vids. Born to turn

This post has been edited by Ro: 04 October 2010 - 02:12 PM

[Ryano]

Hey dude, consider any model WR 450F enduro converted into a 'tard... Reasons i got my 05 one:
More poke than a DR-Z
Almost as little maintenance (Only high maintenance bit is an oil change every 600 miles)
Looks way nicer IMO
Handles better
weighs about 106 dry, compared to like 135 dry
Sounds like a Demon and the ol Gardai can't do anything cause she wass originally a dirt bike - Doesn't have to meet any noise regulations.
Doesn't need indo's/mirrors/legal reg plate (as a full size one will block the exhaust)/ brake light etc... They have a dim headlight and tail standard but they do fine... I must get an underbar mirrir but for ibndo's i use hand signals.
Rare enough machine on the road
Will slaughter any of the usual factory sm's on corners cause of the weigt etc!

Here is my spec list:

YZ450 titanium exhaust
K-tech suspension
Morad rims (Talon hubs/sprockets, excell spokes)
Monster energy graphics
BRAKING 320mm wavvy front disc (feckin calliper relocater bracket was 120quid shipped from u.s.!)
Galfer wavvy rear disc
Frsh UFO plastics with a YZ450 tail
Acerbis SM front fender
HEL braided brake lines
One industries gel seat cover
Rad shroud spacer (Pushes out the rad shrouds to get more air in and it looks evil!)
Bike it handguards
Pro grips
Renthal chain
trailtech vapor onboard comp
Frame guards
A/M clutch cover
Geared very long for the road so long dist cruising is fine (5k rpm for 100km/h in 5th)
Sump guard

Theres more but I can't think of em now! You won't be dissapointed with one of these, they are awesome! I have ridden a CCM R25, 2 DR-Z's, and a ktm 660 and the wr is by far the nicest! Here is mine:







No matter what SuMo you buy you will be happy, I sold my sportbike after getting my SM cause i just didn't to ride it any more! Happy Christmas!!!!

[noob-saibot]

^^

Savage

[Don180]

Been lurking for a while but just got myself a K7 DRZ SM
Bought it the end of November but not been able to get out on it yet with the weather,killer or what!!

As far as mods it has the keihin 39mm carb,3x3 mod and full Akra Ti,renthal rear sprocket.Not sure if it has uprated cams but doubt it,only very low mileage.

All i've done now is change the oil and put the cover back on it lol,can't wait to get out now,will let you know what I think of it after I take it for a good spin

This post has been edited by Don180: 24 December 2010 - 11:02 PM

[Don180]

Also the CCM 404 has the DRZ E engine so defintely worth a look.The DRZ will be fairly low maintenance,change oil every 1k miles or there abouts,only takes 1.8L,change oil filter every second oil change.Theres plenty of choice in the UK,can get a good condition one for decent money,I bought mine up north,VRT is around 400.Few popping up here for sale now but can be pricey compared to UK.The DRZ won't be a race machine,its probably 140kg with about 35bhp stock but seem to be able to keep up in the twistie bits.Lots of aftermarket stuff available too.Can't wait for that snow to clear up now................. NOW

[Ryano]

noob-saibot, on 24 December 2010 - 09:27 PM, said:

^^

Savage

Thanks alot dude, i really appreciate it... most people hate me and my supermotard

Don, that is great, can't go wrong with a drz, soooo low maintenance! Maybe we should organise a supermoto meeting in ireland for next summer, me and all my buddies sold our sportbikes etc for sumo's... here's our rolecall:

WR 450 F 'tard
2 DRZ-SM's
DRZ-E (being converted)
KTM 660 SMC
CCM R25

Still expanding