02 DRZ400 worth £1500 ?
been tempted into a ride down into West Africa. previous trips have been on an Enfield, AT and XT660; so I'm not overly fussed what I'm riding. I'm not interested in 'the best bike' type of nonsense.
I've been offered an 02 DRZ400 (S?), with 20,000 miles, for £1500. I'm pretty sure it's just been used off-roading in the UK (never been 'real' off-roading).
it'd need a larger tank, hand guards and a screen. I am assuming a manual cam chain tensioner too. I can't see the seat being much worse than an 03 Yam TT600RE, which was sorted with a sheepskin.
I had originally been thinking about an old XT Tenere, which already has the large and expensive tank. It seems you can pick up an XT for £1000.
But, assuming it runs ok is £1500 worth it ? I am not sure whether to stick with the original plan and wait for an XT to pop up.
cheers
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