I've thought of that, TD. I'll watch it closely over the next couple rides. It's generally down in the 40s now in the AM, and cooler up on the mountain.
i miss that living in your part of the country one day not soon enough i plan to return blocking the rads with a bit of cardboard or sheet plastic would be cheap to do
:eek1 All great advice, Numbers. I carry cell phone and SPOT at all times. Cell service generally function in the US even in semi-remote areas if you can get some altitude. The route I asked about parallels both US-95 in CA and AZ-95 on the other side of the river, only a few miles in either direction. Also, the river itself is heavily populated along that stretch. (Of course, if a guy is laying at the bottom of one of those ravines... :eek1 ) (One reason for riding alone or in small (2 or 3) groups is to avoid the break downs often suffered by others. ) My shop manual covers all models of the DRZ so I'll compare the coolant functions of E _vs_ S. I was just looking for the simple answer. Your input is appreciated.
I have those items listed for sale currently, and although many would not agree with me here. Adding a thermostat reduces warm up time, stabilizes jetting, and can help increase fuel mileage by allowing more accurate jetting setups. I would add a thermostat on a bike that is running too cold, especially if you are running alot of highway and in cold temps. Link below in my signature.
My friend has a 2003 DRZ400E with the ACT wide ratio gear box; I am considering adding one to my 2000 DRZ400E. However, with my size (6'4", 300lbs)*I would need a noticeable power increase to use the longer legs. I am interested in reports from anyone out there who has a big bore and/or stroker kit that has used it long enough to report on reliability and longevity.* Really appreciate hearing from folks with firsthand, accurate, information, since there are a lot of posts with opinions but I can seem to find reports of actual experience. Thanks in advance! Paul cross posted to TT
Bob, I don't need the guards (already installed) but I'll contact you PM about the thermostat and a new rad cap. Thanks for posting the info.
Good evening. I've been here since 2006. Had some other bikes and posted about 100 times. Could someone please send me to the right spot to get me jetted? Or just tell me which jets to use? I bought a nice 2000 400 DRZ S. All stock. I'll cut the 3x3 hole. I ride around 1000 to 2000 feet. I'm an old man, I just want it to run crisp. Thanks fellows.
I was out riding for a while today and the temps were in the low 40's. My DRZ400S refuses to run right until it has idled for about 6-8 minutes. Is this common? I have no mods to it.
Check here http://www.4strokes.com/tech/suzuki/drz400su.asp and here http://www.thumpertalk.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1
Assuming the bike is jetted lean for emissions, then colder air, being more dense would exacerbate that lean-ness. A little rich ending should help. Not sure which circuit needs richening, but best guess is idle/pilot. A turn on the air/fuel screw might do the trick in the short term. Psycho
E 3x3 hole and jd kit made a real big difference to my bike. I had heard it go both ways; not doing much and big change. A fully, I was the latter.... Go for it!
I have a 2000 street legal e model, with the snorkel removed and haven't had much trouble with the bike in cold weather. It does take a bit to get started when it's cold out. Choke on and have to twist the throttle about 5 times before hitting the start button. Starts np, but sometimes will die and have to repeat the process again.When it gets really cold(like under freezing)usually have to do this 3 or 4 time before the bike will stay running. I like to let the bike warm up to operating temp before i ride. about 5 min. But this is usually what you get with carbureted engines. This doesn't happen with fuel injection. Ohh to have a fuel injected drz. We can always dream.
Do you ride all winter, Rat? My main concern is operating temp on the oil, don't want starvation due to thickness. Guess I could put in some 5W30. At 90° air temp, coolant temp went up over 200 while setting at a RR crossing, within a couple miles at 60 MPH, it was back down to 160. Standards for the thermostat (which we don't have) says it starts to open at 165, fully opened by 195 (IIRC.) So, I'm gonna add the thermostat if I can. TD, my bike has been fully kitted, runs a treat. Have to think bigger jets (more gas at a given throttle opening, richer) might make it run cooler.
Mine is cold blooded too it will take forever to warm it up in the winter time and winter here isn't that harsh although I've ridden in 27 deg F. before and it wasn't that much fun. But why u want to ride when it's close to freezing or under? ... I'll pick up my downhill Skis for that condition, just saying.
