Drz400 Thread

[MetalHeadT]

Hey guys. Finally picking up a DRZ400E this weekend for $1100. Not sure about how much it's been ridden but at that price it's hard to pass it up. It's electric start, not street legal in MO but I have seen converted E models here. I'm 39 and have never ridden before, I think this will be a good starter bike for me as I'm fairly light at 5'11 150 pounds. What a wealth of knowledge I've found here! But I'm still a neophyte! Can't wait to have something to tinker with again. I was into 4x4's pretty heavily but haven't done anything active hobby wise for like 7 years. I'm getting anxiety and depression back it's time to get back out there and have fun!

[Piet93]

Yea bigger sprockets is better, i get what your saying.
but i got the 14/44 set with the bike.

Got them on this weekend, and went for a test drive on some dirt/gravel roads. Must say its a lot better!
did not drive to much, becouse i have to safety it first

Comming from a 2008 rmz 250 the drz is a lot slower, but its a fun bike!
Afther i get it inspected i probely do the 3x3 mod, and hope it picks up a bit better.

Nobody has dirt comming in the airbox afther the 3x3 mod? becouse the original has a little rubber sticking out so the water/ dirt doesn't get in.

[Bad Daddy]

Originally Posted by Piet93

Yea bigger sprockets is better, i get what your saying.
but i got the 14/44 set with the bike.

Got them on this weekend, and went for a test drive on some dirt/gravel roads. Must say its a lot better!
did not drive to much, becouse i have to safety it first

Comming from a 2008 rmz 250 the drz is a lot slower, but its a fun bike!
Afther i get it inspected i probely do the 3x3 mod, and hope it picks up a bit better.

Nobody has dirt comming in the airbox afther the 3x3 mod? becouse the original has a little rubber sticking out so the water/ dirt doesn't get in.

The water that gets in, will just drain out the bottom. With the larger opening, it is less likely to pull crap in due to the slower air velocity going through a 9 square inch hole, versus a 3.5 square inch hole... dirt will go in, but thats what the NoToil filter is for!

I would get a Holesaw, that is about 3.5" in diameter, then use an edge molding like they put on helmets, to finish it off.

3.14 x1.69x1.69 = 9 same as 3.3, but alot neater... Unfortunately, I figured this out after I did the 3 x3 and jetting, but mine works really well. Better than I thought it would.

[955616846]

Nope... the air box with a 3x3 always has the dirtier filter than the one with a snorkel by the end of the day. That is just experience.

[backroadbender]

I'm looking for a frunt wheel for the DRZ forks I am putting on my KLR .From what I understand an RM wheel will bolt up,anyone know what year would work?

[150ron]

Messed around with the bike today, put on a beer can wrap around the shock reservoir

And installed a TTO Tachometer, nice piece for sure, pretty good for $30 bucks.

[can'o'kiwi]

stock'er drz400s 300lbs of rider and gear 10 hours of hi way riding at 110kph (65mph) for a week,must have a trail capable sprocket setup.for single track between highway sections

is it gonna grenade?

please share your experiences.

[955616846]

Originally Posted by can'o'kiwi

stock'er drz400s 300lbs of rider and gear 10 hours of hi way riding at 110kph (65mph) for a week,must have a trail capable sprocket setup.for single track between highway sections

is it gonna grenade?

please share your experiences.

110kph is closer to 70mph for the metrically challenged.

I'd suggest 15/47 and a 114 link chain... It'll cruise at 110kph, but you might find it more comfortable at ~100kph. It'll get you over most of the rough stuff.

[markjenn]

Originally Posted by can'o'kiwi

stock'er drz400s 300lbs of rider and gear 10 hours of hi way riding at 110kph (65mph) for a week,must have a trail capable sprocket setup.for single track between highway sections

is it gonna grenade?

No.

I'm interested in what week-long ride requires 650 miles of highway riding per day to connect some single-track.

"Trail capable" gearing depends on the trail.

- Mark

[Wlfman]

Originally Posted by backroadbender

I'm looking for a frunt wheel for the DRZ forks I am putting on my KLR .From what I understand an RM wheel will bolt up,anyone know what year would work?

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=852618

[bkwags]

I bought a used DRZ last fall and the PO had painted all the plastic black.. I would like to buy some original panels to get the bike looking more original. The plastic does not need to be perfect, but clean and no tears or major holes.

If I don't find anything by spring I suppose I will be either repainting or buying aftermarket plastic.

Last if anyone has picture a 2001 DRZ400S you could pass along as a reference that would be appreciated as well.

Thanks in advance

PS. This post is in the Gear Thread as well

[955616846]

bkwags, there are hundreds of photos on the web. Google Images for 2001 DRZ400S

UFO plastics are inexpensive.
http://www.wheelingcyclesupply.com/shop/3/4/939.shtml

[can'o'kiwi]

Originally Posted by 955616846

110kph is closer to 70mph for the metrically challenged.

I'd suggest 15/47 and a 114 link chain... It'll cruise at 110kph, but you might find it more comfortable at ~100kph. It'll get you over most of the rough stuff.

our high way speed limits range from 90 to 110 (55.9234 to 68.3508)

how would 15/47 work for tight woods and single track? i would imagine there would be some clutch bumping

thanks
cok

[The Recycled Teenager]

Originally Posted by can'o'kiwi

our high way speed limits range from 90 to 110 (55.9234 to 68.3508)

how would 15/47 work for tight woods and single track? i would imagine there would be some clutch bumping

thanks
cok

The tighter it gets the more clutch bumping with that, maybe 14
would be better but hey aren't we back to " I need a six speed tranny"

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by can'o'kiwi

how would 15/47 work for tight woods and single track? i would imagine there would be some clutch bumping


cok

I use this exact gearing and it works great in every terrains, including single track, tight trails and climping hills. I ride an E model though with keihin carb, rejettet and big muffler. I don't know if this would make any sense considering the E model has more power than an S. For example if i would to install the 440cc kid to my bike than 15/45 could pull pretty strong as well as 15/47 on 400cc motor i'll let u know when i install the 440cc or 434 cylinder kid in few months...I installed a 48t sproket on one of my tires but i haven't had the chance to try it.