Iron Pony Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400SM - Because commuting to work daily should be as fun as rippin' through the twisty's on the weekend. Come see this this dark knight today at Pony Powersports Columbus. Pony Powersports Columbus 5370 Westerville Road Westerville, Ohio 43081 www.ponypowersports.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Anything new about them this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Casper said: Anything new about them this year? There hasn't been anything new about the DRZ, other than colors and graphics, since they introduced the SM model in 2005. Still love my DRZ but it is a 1999 design. Ofcourse that means parts and accessories are very easy to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashesbuck Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Everyone Kept saying EFI in 2018. They wont sell many until they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 28 minutes ago, flashesbuck said: Everyone Kept saying EFI in 2018. They wont sell many until they do. After the issues I had with the DR650, I vowed to never have a carb'd vehicle again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 If they had FI on this bike, I would have one right now. A few years ago, I had the 400S, and I loved it. I also don't intend to get another carbed bike. On another note: Pony Powersports in Mansfield sells KTM's that have FI. They also have way more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 I've loved all 3 DRZ SM I've had, right up till the motors blew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 For some reason I'm not sure Iron Pony expected this thread to take this turn ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Connie14 said: If they had FI on this bike, I would have one right now. A few years ago, I had the 400S, and I loved it. I also don't intend to get another carbed bike. On another note: Pony Powersports in Mansfield sells KTM's that have FI. They also have way more power. They also cost way more and except the 690 are much heavier on maintenance. If you ride regularly there is nothing wrong with a well sorted carb (stock is pretty lean). I do drool over KTMs and Huskys, but my skill level doesn't justify the extra purchase, maintenance and repair costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Steve Butters said: For some reason I'm not sure Iron Pony expected this thread to take this turn ? Well they did post up as "new" a bike unchanged in 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, CBBaron said: They also cost way more and except the 690 are much heavier on maintenance. If you ride regularly there is nothing wrong with a well sorted carb (stock is pretty lean). I do drool over KTMs and Huskys, but my skill level doesn't justify the extra purchase, maintenance and repair costs. I recently picked up the exc-f 350, and I absolutely love it. It starts way better in the cold than a carbed bike, and the throttle response is great. You are correct on the price. It was not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, Steve Butters said: For some reason I'm not sure Iron Pony expected this thread to take this turn ? It's fire and forget. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Connie14 said: I recently picked up the exc-f 350, and I absolutely love it. It starts way better in the cold than a carbed bike, and the throttle response is great. You are correct on the price. It was not cheap. Nice!!! Those are a whole different category of bike from the DRZ. Atleast 50# lighter and 50% more power. However I wouldnt want to put the 7500miles/year I do on the DRZ on a bike like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 19 hours ago, what said: It's fire and forget. Yea that's their MO, wish they would answer questions and interact more instead of treating the boards like a billboard along the freeway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, 2talltim said: Yea that's their MO, wish they would answer questions and interact more instead of treating the boards like a billboard along the freeway. If they were engaged in the community it might get them more business. /shrug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Too busy selling Indians to whitebeards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 If their bike prices were even close to competitive with other dealers that would help too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Savage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 44 minutes ago, Steve Butters said: Savage ? $2000 difference when I bought my FZ09 I've tried several times to buy from them. Always end up back at Ask. Tried again last month on the 790 and ended up getting it from CCM down by Cincinnati. They don't even try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 On 1/10/2018 at 9:53 AM, Casper said: Anything new about them this year? Really Ben? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jacobhawkins Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 7 hours ago, Iron Pony said: Really Ben? Uhhh... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 On 1/11/2018 at 7:30 PM, MidgetTodd said: $2000 difference when I bought my FZ09 I've tried several times to buy from them. Always end up back at Ask. Tried again last month on the 790 and ended up getting it from CCM down by Cincinnati. They don't even try. I had the same experience on two bikes that I bought new. Both times I was a serious buyer but they were thousands of dollars off of the best price in the area. I have bought all of my riding gear from them so it's not like I have something against the place. Sometimes I go over just for fun on the weekends to look at the new bikes and look for deals on gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobhawkins Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 On 1/11/2018 at 7:30 PM, MidgetTodd said: $2000 difference when I bought my FZ09 I've tried several times to buy from them. Always end up back at Ask. Tried again last month on the 790 and ended up getting it from CCM down by Cincinnati. They don't even try. Same deal when I got my Daytona. Gave them a price to match and wouldn't do it. Paid cash in cinci the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Even IP gets trolly in the winter months. Hah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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