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Just got back from test ride. Went and looked at a 2006 Husky SM450R with 1300miles, forks seals weeping a bit, the headlight switch is busted but otherwise all stock and in really good shape. Also took out a 2006 DRZ400S with 1900 miles,hands gaurds, all stock, MINT. my choice $4000.
The SM obviously blows away the DRZ and it feels better to me in every way EXCEPT for the fact that the DRZ shifted smooth as silk with or without the clutch and the Husky was much notchier and required significantly(though not excessive) more force to shift.
Waiting to here from the owner of bikes if hes willing to accept my trade offer for either bike(a SnapOn KRL761 tool box and stainless top)
I really prefer the SM because it needs no mods to make me happy or for me to enjoy as I intend to, whereas the DRZ well......needs an SM conversion and springs, F*CK is that thing softly sprung. I remembered them as being "cushy", nope, they are soft as shit.
The SM obviously blows away the DRZ and it feels better to me in every way EXCEPT for the fact that the DRZ shifted smooth as silk with or without the clutch and the Husky was much notchier and required significantly(though not excessive) more force to shift.
Waiting to here from the owner of bikes if hes willing to accept my trade offer for either bike(a SnapOn KRL761 tool box and stainless top)
I really prefer the SM because it needs no mods to make me happy or for me to enjoy as I intend to, whereas the DRZ well......needs an SM conversion and springs, F*CK is that thing softly sprung. I remembered them as being "cushy", nope, they are soft as shit.