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    Sold bike, cancelled insurance. Planning to get another one in a few months

    Hey guys, I had a bike insured with company A. I sold it, called them and have cancelled the policy and got a refund, since the bike is sold. They asked if I'm replacing it for another one, and I said no since I have no immediate replacement. However in a few months I plan to start looking for...
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    Valve clearance slightly out of spec - Safe to continue riding ?

    I checked valve clearances today and they are as follows: Intake - .13mm for both Exhaust - .18mm one side, .20mm the other Now the clearances should be .10-.20 for intake and .20-.30mm for exhaust. This puts me right out of spec for one of the valves. I've ordered a shim kit,but it will take...
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    RPM Dropping all the way down only after nearly coming to a stop

    Hello, I have an odd problem with my bike. When I pull in the clutch and coast to the stop, my RPM drops to ~2500 and only after I come to a stop decreases all the way down. I checked the cable and the throttle movement to make sure it doesn't stick, it doesn't. I can coast pretty far with...
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    WTB: DRZ-400 chain cover

    As the title suggests. Mine rattled off somewhere :( Flexible on price.
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    DRZ400SM - Fuel Mixture screw location

    Hey guys, I got a new (to me) DRZ400sm a while back. I've noticed mileage isn't too good and exhaust smells like gas, so I'm thinking it's running a bit rich. I would like to confirm the location of the fuel mixture screw. The bike has been rejetted by previous owner so in theory the cover (?)...
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    Planning to get a DRZ400 this season, what to check, how to safety?

    Hello, I have a bunch of newb questions on various topics. I would like to get DRZ400S/SM by the end of the month as an upgrade to my 250. I've already checked insurance rates and they seem... acceptable. When I go out and check out a bike, what should I watch out for? Liquids around...
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    Camping overnight during long rides - What rules to follow?

    Hello, I am thinking of going on extended trips into northern Ontario (Algonquin park and beyond, for example) Let's assume I get caught in some bad conditions and can't make it to a hotel to stay in and decide to break out a tent (Or just decide to break out a tent because I don't want to...
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    KLR650 in Toronto?

    Hello, For next year I'm thinking of purchasing a KLR650 as I would like to do some offroading and the road bike with slick tires doesn't cut it on dirt trails. (I've tried) What's the klr community like in Toronto? In particular, availability of local parts as well as dealers/stores with...
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