DR200 On Steroids?! Why And How?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2020
- This DR200 race build will be an ironman contender at the 24 hour endurance race in November 2020. This is not a joke. I say again, this is not a joke. I actually have this thing feeling like a beast and stayed within a very reasonable budget to do it. I bought the bike for $800 and have about $500 in parts into it.
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You can make quite powerful engine out of it.. But it's diy.. You can make it 270cc with Lt250s top end but it would require machining.. The least you can do is buy a lt230s or Lt250s quad sport camshaft.. That should give 3-5 extra Hp
And what ever you need just go on to..they have dedicated sections for this bike. And great community..!
thumpertalk.com/
Also.. You can add to it an oil cooler.. Go on aliexpress and search for gn125 oil cooler.. There's a ton to choose from. 65ml all the way up to 150ml oil cooler
I would try and find a plastic fuel tank to lighten it up a bit..
Starter motors fit from a ton of bikes.! Like gn125, Gz125 some 150 cc En125 and many more.!
I live in Maine. I think I just saw your seat go passed my kitchen window.
You're not alone up here...lol. Which way was the seat headed ?...I'll keep an eye out for it...lol
Dude i'm all over this !!!!
I was wondering if you seen this.... 🤘
@bakerXderek You're next! CHEAH! 👌
Lol bxd don't be cuttin yo springs, do it propper and get a heavier spring weight and thicker fork oil.
Timothy Smith old school spring rate booster. Worked for countless moto builds before the internet and china. As long as the spring travel isn't used up why not
@@prairiedog879 you already know the spring travel is getting used up it hardly has any travel to begin with. And he cut like 3 inches off lol. Not to mention you can probably buy springs for like $100 from racetech.
I'm sorry you're poor but I love your poverty builds. Promise me if you ever make it big, that you'll keep doing this for the rest of us. Sincerely, The Poors.
His smile teaching us is is one of the richest here! It is unpayable with money. There is not enough money on earth ... ;-)
I think you're missing the whole point of this..
Making it big for me would mean just buying more of the most roached things I can find, and spending more time on this, traveling to different areas and events. I also wouldn't mind dabbling in some of the cheaper new stuff like KLX230R, chinese bikes, etc, but that's a little less entertaining to me than straight up roaches and rejects.
Hey if i had money, I'd have more fun thrashing these crappy bikes than brand new bikes, they're just not as fun
This channel gives me hope. My dirt bikes are more than 30 years old, but they are as much fun as they used to be.
Gabe, I wouldn't care much about a DR200 video if it wasn't someone like you standing on the foot-pegs. You are a talented rider with decent mechanical skills and a lot of heart. You are riding a super-affordable old scooter that would otherwise be completely inadequate for the challenge. You have a compelling story and shoot good video. You also tell your story well. I am happy to do what little I have to help. Best wishes, good luck & Die Trying ! -Dave Martin
@noyopacific
Not to take anything away from Gabe's ridding abilities, but when you say it's totally his riding; unaware of the facts, you just dismissed his technical know-how and his abilities to see pass the common guy.
Let me explain, since FrickinJim/Gabe single-handed put the CRF230F on the map, we now have tons of COPY-CAT TH-camrs destroying Race Ready R's on their simple CRF230's.
Gabe had insight, courage, and ability to do what others never thought possible. The guy is innovative in insight. Due to him, those of us that don't want a high RPM grenade bike now have alternative options.
Yes it's is part to do with his riding skills; however, he develops what most think are trashcan bikes, and in one sweep exposes the high RPM KTM's, CRF/R, RMZ, for what they really aren't. Yes he alone has closes the gap between race bikes and trail bikes.
Don't steal his insight.
Thank you for doing stuff that people want to see instead of the new latest most expensive thing out there
One of my favorite dirt bike channels, keep it up man!
As a owner of a dr200 i see it as a good idea ya its kinda heavy but the thing is a tank and in the right hands can woop some serious ass
Exactly I have one and I love it
Beware the Dr 200😂
I AM THAT ONE PERSON!!!!
I was looking for this comment
Same here I totally want to know the specifics on the mods.
Damn .. i thought i was that one person..
@@AUBREYTHOMAS1979 We're all "The One".
Me too! Help me figure out how to make this little machine awesome.
I've just learned that you can buy a brand new 2020 DR200S at a dealership. The bike's been in production since 1996 lol
Me too haha
The xr 650l been in production since 93
They were first released in the 80s as an SP200, I had one! Basically the same exact bike!
@@queenofspadz Yeah i got a shed full of 1980s dr200s. current project one is an 87, build plate says dr200 too. Also got one about 2015, its almost the same, just some superficial stuff (plastics dont fit for example, but its just minor brackets) wiring loom is different but you could interchange it etc
And it's still a great trail bike.
This channel does not get the attention it deserves. Great content! Keep it coming!
I'd be offended by your review of the DR, but your content and your massive balls are just too impressive.
I'll just say that it sounds like your specific DR was pretty dumpy already, and there are some very cost effective modifications (free/sub $500) you can make to immensely improve most aspects of the DR200. But you already know that at any rate, so I'll just say kudos to you, sir.
- DR200 owner and thrasher
Also, keep up the great work man. Sorry to hear about your troubles this year, wish I would have seen this video sooner.
This was a great video, just acquired my late uncles DR200 Djebel here in Northern Ireland, may think about these mods, doing more in depth videos of all mods?
I'm so pumped about this build!!! Thank you for all the effort you're putting into creating content even through tough times!
That was actually really interesting. Those old 4 strokes trail bikes can become amazing machines once some key components are modified. I’d love to try out this DR!
As a Yamaha XT225 rider, I can't wait to see how you redeemed the front forks. I need all the help I can get.
Denser fork oil definitely helps
I’m thinking about doing the Cogent DDCs and a heavier oil for my XT eventually. I’ve heard good things, but they’re pricey 😬
@Connor Boynton ive done racetech emulators and springs and works rear shock on an xt. Save the money for your next bike i wish i did.
@@charmando641 Thank you. I did that, but also put about 1" spacer in top for pre-load, and added an ounce of oil to each fork. Was a HUGE improvement, cannot describe how much better. But still that was an amateur attempt, I want to see what the smart people do.
@@potatopobobot4231 There are critical reasons why there isn't going to be a "next bike" for me, the XT225 is truly my end game, the only bike that fits my needs that I can reasonably dual sport here in BC Canada with our stupid laws. So that leaves me asking how much better can it be if I do spend the money for valves, springs and a shock? Is it worth it, if there is no other option?
I love your videos! The transition of this bike is incredible. I wish you a very good luck for the race!
If you're still struggling for the apartment... I am 1000% sure that your channel will grow BIG so if any of your friends can help you for a few months, that would be a big step in your TH-cam/racing career.
You are like that Into the Wild guy that took off to live in Alaska wilderness alone with a pair of flip flops and a Starbucks gift card to live.
Love this video! Glad to see you back and I hope 2020 starts to treat you a little bit better.
Love your dr200 & kdx200 videos , I've watched them hundreds of times. Can't help but thinking about putting the 4 stroke Zuki in the 2 stroke kdx200 frame. Thanks again.
Cheers from Portugal. I had 1990 Dr 350 and it was a great bike. Keep posting. Thank you
Glad to see you back on youtube ! You should do a in depth series about all you did to your DR200, weight savings, carb tuning and all would give you many additional videos out of the same project so little investment besides time. Keep it up man !
This is by far the most entertaining and hilarious video I have seen all FREAKING MONTH (saw this at the end of November). I would watch this kind of content over a full Yamaha trail build everyday, no question!!! Definitely picking up a shirt brother. sorry about your struggles, hang in there!
Excellent as always Gabe, in a Venn diagram of competent riders, great riding footage, down to earth mechanical experience and ability and great videography there is you and no one I enjoy as much watching. All the best as always from Aus :)
I am one of those interested in the work of the suspension of the DR 200.
One of my favorite channels!
FINALLY! You are my new favourite dirtbike channel. Keep the great content coming! 💪🏾
Gabe ,Sorry I did not see this earlier..Love your content and I am excited to see more. I will be praying for things to turn around in your personal life so you can get back to Torture test magazine....keep the faith, things will get better Buddy.
I love your video’s and hope things will get better for you 💪🏻
So happy to see your content again. Can't wait for the next vid.
Hope your life is getting back to normal.
I will sound melodramatic... But it is what it is. Your video made me think about a lot of things. I feel like I have to write them, like I feel the urge of writing them even tho I don't usually comment much on TH-cam. First, I was not warned that you had new content by TH-cam and it it a freggin shame ( on both my channels). You put out quality content and you deserve more recognition my man! I was excited to see that you had new videos and I am not dissapointed after watching... WOW it's a good channel. Watching this video... I always knew you were the underdog kind of person and realized you had your fair share of challenges and pitfall before but I just realized this time that some people just have a ton of resiliance it's crazy. You are this kind of person. It's admirable and you inspire me a lot. I had some set back lately, I moved, I didn't had the chance to keep the same kind of quality job as before. Ultimately after a summer of posting videos and discovering my passion for putting content for other to enjoy without gaining anything else than thumbs up back... I had to sell the DRZ. I couldn't afford it anymore. My dad bought me an old SP250 so I can ride with him in the trails near his cottage and I see a lot of your DR in this bike... I ride with the boys with 450's and KTM and they can't believe how well the little bike fly with me on it. I started putting SP250 content and realized that people dont care much about the bike you are riding as long as you stay entertaining. I was looking for a 250X or an older KTM lately (without the money... I was more checking them on craigslist to hurt myself just a little more) But your little project just gave me a second breath. I think I will stay on the old trashy SP for a while. Maybe you didn't think about helping somebody with your video but you actually helped me. It made me feel better. That's pretty freggin cool from a motorcycle channel! Keep up the good work.
Well, I'm really glad to hear my content is more than just entertainment on occasion, and I really hope you enjoy that bike into the ground!
Small displacement bikes will never lose their place in my heart. I wish you well and hope you can enjoy each day out for a ride, no matter the bike.
@@TheTWhite thanks man. I'm sure I will! 😁
@@TheTWhite Low grip tires can make anything with low hp fun.
Grabbed some merch and am thinking mugs would make great Christmas presents for my dualsport riding group ;)
Wondered where you went. Enjoy your videos, keep them coming!
COVID19 has hit the majority of us very hard, it is tragic times for adults (most parents hide from our children just how different this pandemic has made things). I am glad to see you keeping your spirits high, and great to see that your supporters stood behind you and helped you get your bike going. My build of my 1998 Kawasaki KLX300 got stalled in all this Pandemic shut down. I just cannot pull in the finances. I am tuned in and cannot wait to see more videos upcoming. I have always enjoyed your content. I loved the original video of you racing the DR200 when you first posted it. Best wishes. Keep it up. Hang in there. #PositiveVibes
I'M THAT ONE PERSON!!! I liked, subscribed and now I'm commenting to tell you I'm waiting with bated breath for the technical video of exactly what you did. I want to know exactly what you did. I just got a beta alp 200 (same motor as your DR) and I needs to dig it up.
Your experience is amazing.
Congratulations, you simply inspired me.
I have a DR125 and now I dream at all this fun.
Thanks.
It’s hard to see a great content content creator fall on hard times. I hope everything pans out with your personal life, I’ll continue to watch every video you put out like and comment. Keep up the good content, the race to the top is easy if you don’t look back
Absolutely love your videos! Thanks for all the inspiration...
You go man! Proud owner here! Can't wait for the technical video.
Your channel's awesome! Good luck in your race ✊
Missed you man. welcome back
I love your honesty. And your humor. Letting a motor breath better always makes a noticeable difference. Thanks for the video. Keep it up and good luck
He's full of crap
I have an Xr200r and appreciate you putting the time in on a small bore bike!
Awesome video as usual. I would like to know what you did to make the bike so much lighter.
This is awesome man! Well done. I can't wait to see the rest!
Hi Gabe, awesome video once again, your content is so good. Question about your carb: was your new flat slide carb the same diameter as the original one? How would you make a carburetor fit into an intake manifold which is too big for it? Looking at installing a 28mm flat slide on my '86 dr250 which came stock with a 34mm CV. I'm using your videos as a guide in a way haha. Cheers, greetings from NZ
This dudes got heart ❤️. keep it going man, absolutely love the videos.
Hey Man, love the videos and I'm a big fan of this stuff. I'm thinking of doing the 24 hour race(Ironman) at Glenn Helen but treating it more of a 10 hour track day. I Just did my first desert race this year, Vegas to Reno BITD on a Yamaha. I ride a KTM but maybe I'll see you out there.
Another awesome build!! I love seeing bikes that people over look being pushed past the point of what people say they can do. Keep up the great vids!! Ps i bought an xr250R because of your other vids . Thank you 🤙🏻
Proof that Honor lives in Trollville.
Best of luck Warrior.
We're with you.
Freaking hilarious! THANK YOU!
I think it's a great idea. I don't want a shirt but I'll send a donation
How did I just find this channel?! I love it! This is the kinda stupid stuff my group of friends do.
I think your audience loves the really technical stuff we really enjoy absorbing all the knowledge you have to offer. I love your videos because of how in detail you go!! You’re the reason why I bought a xr250r!!!! Greatest bike ever picked it up for $1000 best deal ever
Also the website your provided for all the xr250r mods is my new bible I seriously have no idea what I would do without that bike and the video you made about it. Thank you so much you’re one of the very very very very few TH-camrs who I would actually give my money to, by buying a T-shirt or supporting you on paetreon
Great video and hopefully you will see lots of KTM tears on race day! I’m an old man with old bikes (1984 kdx200 ,1991 xr250l) who just putts around nowadays, no racing for me. Good luck, God speed and Cheers 🍻
You should test the new crf250f or klx300r, id love to see how those rip in the right hands
Great videos. Would like to see carb mods and fork build, in detail. Please!😁
Great content. Lets see that suspension tune video !
love your videos bro!
I'm the one person who wants to know the exact details on everything you did with the forks....subscribed. Thank you! Great vid. I will look for it....
Seriously i have never saw a video of someone speaking for straight 30 min but i saw u bruh loved it u have earned my subscription
Been hanging for this vid...now hanging for the actual race 😂
Keep it up mate!
You have done some great work with the small bores. I love my XR200R.
I watch the DR Suzuki videos n I m m in love with this bike I don't know why I like Suzuki so much. Here in India we don't have this bike but I wish I had one of it.
Love how you thrash on these old bikes showing that skills can cover a lot of ground and any bike can be a blast. Also enjoy the discussion on the tweaks, mods and repairs that wake up or restore these bikes. Not sure there are a lot of KTM tears being spilled though lol.
stoked to see a new vid from you! this is great!
We want to see you on a DRZ 400 !! you are a beast man xD
DRZ are heavy and very utilitarian... But ive seen some guys with skill put them through some of the stuff people struggle to get new KTMs through...
The trick is dont drop the bike, because you have to pick up that extra 45kg they have over other bikes every time you do😂
@@GeneralNOH More like 40 Pound difference... And if you keep 🏋️♀️ you will be fine... 💪
@@karlcain1068 DRZ is ~145kg wet and it carries a lot of that weight high, and theres not much to shed without spending big $$. For reference, the DRZ400 is heavier than an XR600 lol.
Most enduro bikes he will be competing against are closer to 100kg mark and carry their weight 10x better.
40lb isnt even in the ballpark, try 70-100lb depending on what youve stripped off/added.
@@GeneralNOH the drz 400 E weight is about 120kg wet
@@GeneralNOH 650? I’m talking about the difference in weight of the DR200 and DRZ400 per the OP above... it’s just about a 40 pound difference...the E is even closer... lift some weights man... you share a name with Mr. “Taken” himself... 😂
The DR200 was my first bike just a few years ago. That being said, this video was hilarious. I'm excited to see what other content you can come up with here!!
Love your videos! Keep going man!
This is gonna be so awesome! Good luck at GH!
Somehow I never knew or heard of your list of parts. Goes to say a fair amount of people who are hugely interested in your content did not even know about this list. Your content is so refreshing. I hope to ride with you one day. I am sure many on your channel would love to ride with you. I hope you can do what @eveRide is doing.
Awesome video. Sorry to hear life is kicking your ass this year. New subscriber.
Thanks for subbing! As funny as it may be, I've totally enjoyed this year's struggle. There has yet to be a boring day as I continue to get everything figured out lol!
Cool stuff man love the 88dr 200 i got wanna hit that suspension tune
You've given me hope for my DR125. Thank you sir. I'm curious if I can do the same front suspension mod you did.
Great content dude! subbed
I clicked on this for the heck of it. Dam it's quite informative. I didn't know the DR200 had them kind of balls. Keep up the good work.
The mystery of the lost seat is hilarious!
200cc 4 stroke at 275 lbs?! Jesus man you make any bike look badass
This is great!!! Thanks for putting out these vids!
Hell yeah brother!! cant wait to see the race
Really enjoyed this! Thanks Gabe
Definitely going to be more reliable than a KTM! TH-cam just recommended your channel. Not sure why I haven’t seen it before, but I love this channel. Cheap bikes are a blast! Hopefully you do some street legal stuff as well. Subscribed.
I love crappy slow bikes, and I really enjoyed this video, the fact that the race you did with it completely stock resulted in many over takes is really impressive too
Loved the video man! Would you say that after the carb+exhaust the bike is faster than a crf230f?
I'll probably touch on this in a video coming up but to sum it up simply, the DR200 punches out of it's 199cc league for sure with just the carb & exhaust, and in some ways comes out favorable to a CRF230F engine but in some ways will never compare.
Why didn't you modify exhaust as well when changing out the carb and intake?
Also, very keen on seeing the mod specifics video!
Very cool.
Love this. I have a 2005 DR that I have beat up and left.
Maybe this will inspire me.
Should share what you changed in the suspension. Would rather know than figure it out myself. Already subbed.
I'm a owner of a dr200 mod2011, and i love it on dirt roads..
You're a riot bro, loved your sense of humor, thx!
Great vid dude! Shred that lil 200, love it!
I took my road test years ago on a friends dr200. Felt like a clown at a circus by of its small size. But........it rocked on the NH state test. A perfect beginner bike especially for people less than my 5’10”.
The dr absolutely killed i love this video i actually got a massive amount of respect for the litle dr200 after this
I can't wait for the actual build videos!
YESSSS!!!!! So pumped for this!!!! Go for it Gabe!
This is incredible!!! Love it! I’m a poor bastard just like you Brother and really enjoyed watching you crush all those rich KTM riders 😛 would love to see you do this with a WR 250 R which is another tuned down motor but much better suspension than the DRZ. I’d also love to see you race an old air cooled KDX 200 against all these rich kids!!!! You are a great rider , good luck with everything and stay safe!!!
The engine in the DR 200 has been around for a very long time, in the late 80's these were very snappy little bikes. But like you said Suzuki slapped the eco friendly stuff on there and corked it up good and proper. My mate had 1989 Dr200 and it went quite well. Nice work on finding the key needed to unlocking its true potential.
Please take the KDX 200 out and decimate the competition!
I just picked up a 2014 DR200, old farm bike, I like them as I can flat foot them, they are still sold in Australia new as at late 2022.
Loved by our outback farmers for mustering alone with the CRF250F and L models.
Also can be road registered here too.
What did you have to do to get the crf230's PWK working? Looks like you were tracing for a gasket or spacer or something.
Had to go and get one of your Beware of the DR200 shirts a while back. My DR200 has been a great toy, but I'm still pretty much running stock since I'm not the best at figuring out modifications. Other than a skid plate. Definitely make or buy a skid plate. A cutting board can be heated, shaped, and strapped on, and it works great.
First video i watched. I'm a fan for life now.
KTM please sponsor this guy!