drz 400sm crash cages?????
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drz 400sm crash cages?????
so i was looking at buying a drz400sm and i was kinda curious does anyone make cages or something similar to race rails?? i know there are a couple cages builders on here and thats why i thought id ask i just thought itd be nice to have in the event of low siding or having a whoolie go wrong any info would help 
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Re: drz 400sm crash cages?????
Cage is just to save the engine. Dirt bikes bounce... and the motor doesn't stick out wide enough to hit the ground unless you land on a rock or something (not likely in a lot or on the street). I don't think you need a cage on a DB. just my thoughts though
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i realize that they usually bounce and that the engine wouldnt really be in danger i just thought itd be nice to have something that it could fall and scrape on that wasnt the plastics or didnt cost me more than a replacement slider puck... it was just a thought i just wanted to see if anyone knew anything that would work or if it was even worth my time :YEAH
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Re: drz 400sm crash cages?????
i realize that they usually bounce and that the engine wouldnt really be in danger i just thought itd be nice to have something that it could fall and scrape on that wasnt the plastics or didnt cost me more than a replacement slider puck... it was just a thought i just wanted to see if anyone knew anything that would work or if it was even worth my time :YEAH
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Re: drz 400sm crash cages?????
On the DRZ you HAVE to have case saver or some type of cage or rails. ON the DRZ you WILL send the shifter or break pedel right through the case and on the DRZ its an EXPENSIVE fix. One or 2 drops and its done without protection.
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On the DRZ you HAVE to have case saver or some type of cage or rails. ON the DRZ you WILL send the shifter or break pedel right through the case and on the DRZ its an EXPENSIVE fix. One or 2 drops and its done without protection.
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If you keep your shifter bent out, and watch it you shouldn't have issues..
It's when people drop there bikes repeatedly and let it hit the case that you develop issues
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Re: drz 400sm crash cages?????
thats good to hear about the shifter and brake lever its not gonna be a full time stunter but i rode one yesterday and i had a hard time keeping the front tire on the ground:YEAH
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If the shifter or brake pedal is going to hit the case in a crash just weld a washer on the back of them to spread the load.
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Re: drz 400sm crash cages?????
sweet so i picked up some axel sliders and some hand gaurds, and i ordered some of that bubble wrap.. its taking forever to ship tho.. i guess its ok cuz itll just give me more time to figure out how im gona mount that **** to my bike.. :YEAH
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