Pjdaves DRZ 400 scrambler

[pjdave]

Ok, after looking around for a XR600 and not finding anything worthy I came across a DRZ 400e going cheap. The plan is to have a reliable comuter bike with retro styling. Stock suspension and running gear, but with all metal tanks and gaurds all bolted to a custom bolt on subframe. Anyway here is where Im at.

 

[pjdave]

A few shots of the progress

 

[jpmobius]

Following! Can we get some info on the wheels? Got a buddy with a DR that wants to shift to road wheels.

 

[irk miller]

It's crazy how you can hardly see the DRZ in it anymore. Looks cool.

 

[Joe Suzuki]

Following! Used to have one of those. Kicking myself in 3,2,1...

 

[crackerman]

Looking good. Plans to reuse the radiatiors or are they not getting used?

 

[DesmoBro]

I love these things....nice work so far

 

[pjdave]

Hey, The wheels are 17" re spoked on the stock hubs. Im not reusing the stock radiators as they clash with the tank, either getting a custom one built or something off say a current model CBR 500.
Had a bit of set back last week, the PO tightened the bejesus out of every bolt on this bike, Ive had to cut a few off to remove parts, anyway whist undoing the header I snapped the cylinder head mount, so now I have to find a new head one and redo the top end on a perfect running motor.
Alloy fenders are in the mail, I can then complete tacking up mounts on the subframe before final welding everything.

 

[pjdave]

New exhaust can to go with the FMF powerbomb header.

 

[slug]

Nice build. Where did that exhaust can come from? Whats the width on the hoops?


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[kapten]

I am i love!

 

[pjdave]

I love how tuff this bike looks fenderless but as its going to be a commuter and to avoid large fines they have to go on. With a busy Xmas there was no real progress, but I got a chance to mock up the rear fender and battery box with duct tape and G clamps. The seat is off one of my other bikes and plate from another, I will make a complete side cover. Slug' the exhaust is from TYGA and rear hoop is 220mm wide. PJ

 

[bradj]

Pretty kool

 

[pjdave]

Rear guard brackets finished and mounted, seat pan is done. pj

 

[smarsh]

Following, looks rad so far.

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Looks like fun to me. I can dig it.

 

[pjdave]

A few more things got done this weekend, Made some side covers and finished off the Battery/Electrical box.

 

[DesmoBro]

Are the edges round bar or bead rolled?

 

[pjdave]

The Side covers are bead rolled, the seat pan has round bar tacked to the edges.
A little more progress. Fabrication is now finished on the rear end, so I started the front end. Yamaha IT inspired number plate. Dave

 

[jrknecht]

Dang! that is one cool looking ride so far. May have to try something like this myself in the future.


JR