Finally picked up a second ride. Few years ago my DRZ400SM was stolen, and now that I've moved across country I grabbed another one. It's a 2006 with only 1500 miles on it. For those that don't know, the SM indicates a "super moto" version: Street tires, upside down forks, bigger brakes... It's got a few mods that are common on these bikes including an opened up airbox and full exhaust that with some jetting make it real snappy and responsive. It sounds really good too. The previous owner swapped the stock light with a Kawa light so it looks probably a little too transformer for some of you goats. I took it for a few dozen mile shake down and then straight to a shop. I found some guys near me that were very cool and I felt great about bringing them some business. They will change all fluids, check the chain, go through the carb, the suspension... I basically want a tip top running second bike that just works. My reward for owning an AVL with an attitude problem. The Bullet is going to get some much needed TLC. I'll have to talk to ACE at some point about a project.
Bare: give me a few weeks of local riding to get to know the machine (I have to get used to these big brakes again!) and I'll definitely head up your way to see if this thumper can hang with the Goose.
Here's a pic (need to peel that fork sticker). These DRZ-SMs are kinda legendary for being a blast to ride. I'm really psyched.