Hello all. Just wanted to introduce my self a little and rave on this site. I've cruised a long time, even before we were "allowed" to us the net and we called phone to phone to each other. And I must say the internatinal mix of users here is the most varied and useful I've ever seen. Many Kudos to the Johnsons, very well done.


Anyways. I own a DRZ400 s and used to (and still ocassionaly) race off road. I love High adventure and travelling. My mind is working over time thinking of all the places and adventures I'd like to go on.

Anyways, I noticed the Suzuki section gets very little use. Which I hope will change. My plans for RTW world tripping is to build my bike around the DRZ 400s. So I'll be throwing ideas out there and supporting the idea that this bike would make an excellent Long distance adventure bike. Truthfully, Suzuki makes few bikes I like. But, the DRZ is one of the best designed MOtorcycles for dual purpose. I really like mine.

I have a degree in mechanical engineering and have owned several motorcycle and racing companies. I even currently work for a Honda/Suzuki/amaha dealership managing the service department.
So I'm hoping I can add a little technical asstiance to the HU community.

Any one else using DRZ400s or dirt converted cousins(400e/kick) for long distance adventure riding?
If not, what limiting factors have been seen with use around the world. Not being to far out side the US I'm not familar with problems around the world. MOstly curious about most places. But, The UK, Australia, Mexico, Canada(especially, the Yukon) , Alasaka, Brazil, and many places in the US are what I'm really interested in.

Good evening everyone.

Thanks,
Todd Bellew

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Thank You,
Todd Bellew