Drz400 Thread

[bonekrusher]

Originally Posted by focallength

I dont see a place for them...
Theres only 2 holes for the bolts...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...psc818d0dd.jpg


I just noticed the link in your sig - your rebuild thread in October is part of what helped me decide to get a DRZ and rebuild it (as oppose to just getting a brand new bike).
If you hadn't started your thread I probably wouldn't know jack about those pins. Funny how that works.

[focallength]

Originally Posted by bonekrusher

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...psc818d0dd.jpg

Really? Alright, I thought those were oil holes...

So, I put them in the holes, they just sit in there? No springs or anything? Theres no magnetic pull from the engine or the other piece...

[bonekrusher]

Originally Posted by focallength

Really? Alright, I thought those were oil holes...

I can't believe yours just fell out - I was holding my engine sideways and shaking it to get them out before I was told
by someone to use a magnet, then they came right out.

Anyways - hope all goes well with the rest of your build.

Edit: I think there are springs - when you put them in and depress them they should pop up a little less than a quarter inch to keep tension against the cap.

[focallength]

Originally Posted by bonekrusher

I can't believe yours just fell out - I was holding my engine sideways and shaking it to get them out before I was told
by someone to use a magnet, then they came right out.

Anyways - hope all goes well with the rest of your build.

Well, I distinctly remember them falling out...so what does that black hockey puck thing do? Im thinking something may be broken if they just fell out...

Thanks, just ordering parts now, almost have everything, just need intake cam, head, left radiator, right radiator sensor, primary gear for the clutch, clutch plates and im going to throw on a fmf power bomb header...thats it.

[bonekrusher]

Originally Posted by focallength

Well, I distinctly remember them falling out...so what does that black hockey puck thing do? Im thinking something may be broken if they just fell out...

The cap? It just holds the contacts to run the switch.

I'll be home in like an hour and a half and then I can take pics of all parts and the order they go in.


I just checked every microfiche I can find on the DRZ and nothing shows those contacts/springs/cover or mentions neutral indicator at all. Damn.
As mentioned I'll put up what I can when I get home.

[bonekrusher]

Ok, so I was wrong about them having any magnetic anything holding them in place - guess mine were just stuck

However they are spring loaded.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...psd0d07dc9.jpg

Will post spring dimensions shortly - have a question about which microfiche shows these on TT, hopefully someone responds.


Ok - they are about a half inch long (uncompressed) 11.5mm and just under 3/8ths in. (4.5mm) wide. Wish I could be more help...

[focallength]

Originally Posted by bonekrusher

Ok, so I was wrong about them having any magnetic anything holding them in place - guess mine were just stuck

However they are spring loaded.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...psd0d07dc9.jpg

Will post spring dimensions shortly - have a question about which microfiche shows these on TT, hopefully someone responds.


Ok - they are about a half inch long (uncompressed) 11.5mm and just under 3/8ths in. (4.5mm) wide. Wish I could be more help...

Thanks, I knew there had to be springs..., that pic will help me find them.

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by DualSportDad

You most likely have a valve that is tight. Check the valves. If one is tight rebuild the head.

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mmm

Sounds like a timing chain stretched to me... I wouldn't worry about the head until the valves are needing reshimmed every oil change.

[bkwags]

Anyone know where I can find a coolant overflow tank for my 2001 DRZ? I hear turkey basters work, any tips on that will get me by till I find the real thing would also be helpful.

Cheers!!
BKWags

[DualSportDad]

Originally Posted by bkwags

Anyone know where I can find a coolant overflow tank for my 2001 DRZ? I hear turkey basters work, any tips on that will get me by till I find the real thing would also be helpful.

Cheers!!
BKWags

Use a turkey baster and don't look back. Mine has worked great for years.


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[DualSportDad]

Originally Posted by ohgood

mmm

Sounds like a timing chain stretched to me... I wouldn't worry about the head until the valves are needing reshimmed every oil change.

Nope, sounds like a tight valve. A timing chain that is stretched makes a rattle noise as idle comes down... Like when you adjust a mcct. A tight valve will tick constantly.

I've had my can chain loosen up a couple times over the years.... Once with a acct and a couple times since the mcct and new chain. It has never sounded like that. When my valves got tight tight many years ago it sounded exactly like that. I also had the starting problems that he mentions. Bike would run fine when warm but cold I would kill my battery at times trying to get it started.


Edit: oh and... The two main weak parts of a DRZ in my eyes are the valves and the oiling system. I don't take chances with either. I use the best oil possible and of a valve gets tight I rebuild the head. I'll only shim it once on the initial rebuild, check them at 3,000 miles and never look back. I also make sure to run very clean air filters at all times to help make sure I don't have to rebuild a head again. Its worked so far.
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[focallength]

Originally Posted by DualSportDad

Use a turkey baster and don't look back. Mine has worked great for years.


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Really? Why not just use the OE bottle?

Got pics?

[DR650SEDDY]

I took the DRZ on a ride on Sunday. It was mostly washes & various terrains. Here's one of my vids.

http://youtu.be/eSQRXwD_AVY

[Adrian V]

I want to get a Seat Concepts seat for my DRZ 400E, but am not sure whether to get the standard height seat, or the low seat and whether to specify standard or hard foam. I have short legs, 30" inseam and weigh about 220lbs. I want to use the bike for desert trips in Oz. I have a few questions:
Is the standard height seat more comfy than the low seat?
I am thinking either standard height standard foam or lower with hard foam might be the go; anyone any experience or thoughts about this?
Can I specify gripper for the sides as well? Is this a good idea?

Cheers, Adrian

[Wlfman]

A few months ago I purchased a 2004 for $2000 8600 miles, pretty much stock except bars and case savers.

Originally Posted by bmwpowere36m3

Can you guys give me opinion on a couple of DRZ400S I'm interested in buying (New England area). Both DRZs were fairly stock.

2000 DRZ 8k miles asking $2750
Mods:

• Yosh Muffler
• Owner says PO jetted the bike
• Skid Plate
• Engine Side Cover Protection
• Bark Busters

Bike appeared taken care of, though was a little dirty. Bike was cold when I arrived and hadn't been ridden in a couple months. It started up after a few tries. On the ride the bike sputtered and stumbled a lot at low RPMs and 1/4 to 1/2 throttle opening (choke didn't improve it much). At higher rpm it pulled strong and cleared up. Owner said that the bike really needs to warm up, I rode it, he rode and then I rode it again (total of maybe 20 min). It was better on my last ride, but still very noticeable. The Yoshimura muffler only had the spark arrestor... holy hell was it loud and popping on decel was tremendous

2002 DRZ 8k miles asking $3200 (said paid $2700 a couple of years ago for it, minus the muffler and jet kit)
Mods:

• FMF Q4 Muffler
• Dyno Jet Stage 1
• 3x3 airbox mod
• Skid Plate
• Engine Side Cover Protection
• Bark Busters

Bike appeared taken care of, was also a little dirty, new chain was loose and crusty (NOT rusty) with accumulated grime mixed with lube, missing fork boots. Bike was warm when I arrived as we met in a parking lot. Bike started right up. On the ride the bike ran well and again the exhaust was popping a bit on decel. There was a noticeable chatter felt through the bars when using the front brake, (steering stem bearings/adjustment, rotor deposits/pads).

2000 DRZ 16k miles asking $2200
Haven't seen it in person, listed on here with a TON of mods, appears to be well taken care of.