OhioBob Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Would like some feedback from others who have already went down this road. What dirtbike(s) is good to convert to sm? Your experience is most valued.Or what enduro would make a good/great sm?Thanks in advance.OhioBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Dr650........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 come buy mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_343 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Ktm, Yamaha 450, Aprilia, etc... It's all fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Honda xr650l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Ducati Hypermotard... ERRR WAIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE GRUNDISH Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Gotta ask a very important question! For street or track/comp use???OR both?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am gonna try it with my 99 dr 350 se... Will see how well that works out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Cheapest - KLR650Most Powerfull- KTM 990SE but KTM already has the 990SMMost converted - DR650Coolest (IMHO) - YZ426 or 450 , Though I have seen some awsome jobs on pre07 KLR's using DRZ front forks. I have two friends who can have the triple rebored for the bigger forks for you on the klr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 they have a 06 drz400sm by me for sale for 4400 LOL might be easier to just buy one, lots of goodies on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 That's true. Problem with dirt bikes is finding a stator for them. Easier if you start with a bike that has electric and lights already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 DR350 se LOL! I am glad I picked mine up. Might need some tlc but is a great bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 DR350 se LOL! I am glad I picked mine up. Might need some tlc but is a great bike.They do seem to go forever. But most want a magic button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 CR500AF sumo conversion would be a nasty wicked ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Buy my 07 husky 610sm for 4250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Buy my 07 husky 610sm for 4250.trade ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 trade yaU trading cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 U trading cash? Sumo thats worth cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 It's funny people's perceptions of what a Sumo is... The reality is where you intend to use it. People saying XRs and KLRs are people that are not using them as Supermotos the way they were intended. Street use is fine and you'll want a larger cockpit and heavier bike with a bigger motor.If you want a legit Supermoto, there are no XRs and KLRs or DRZs in or around any supermoto track that are succeeding at running laps well.You need a proper SM for that or convert a 450 or larger 4 stroke bike to a Sumo machine.Again, depends on what you want to do with it. A 450 or similar is gonna be a bear on the street. Super fun for in town and urban assualts, but will get old the first road trip you run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMS Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 +1 for supermoto!! Good luck with your search. Jap bikes are easier to get parts for. Gotta wait for weeks sometimes for parts for my Husky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OhioBob Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I was thinking of making a supermoto for the street, but sometimes I would take it to the track. I am not looking at using it for road trips, but just to tear up the town and urban assault kind of fun. So, small gas tank would be fine to me. I am really wanting to keep it light, 250lbs or so ready to ride.I have my VTX for road trips and working on getting a CBR954RR for some fun a little further outside of town and track days.You know, each style has a purpose and best use.Just want to make sure I get a good base to start with for my sm.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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