Drz400 Thread

[superdutyGS]

Originally Posted by 955616846

These shocks are rebuildable providing that it hasn't been destroyed (eBay for a replacement if it is past rebuilding) and parts are readily available.

For your weight I'd suggest a 6.0kg/mm rear spring matched to 0.50kg/mm front springs.

Add Racetech valves (front and rear) if you have the coin... Highly recommended and they come with DVD howtos clearly explaining every step of the process.

As the rear is shagged I'd also have a very close look at the front and renew all of the wear parts.

It gets very expensive if suspension is allowed to wear beyond its limits for the sake of a few bucks in small parts.

Thanks for the wisdom. I will check on a rebuild. I don't think it is shot just tired. Thanks for the tips on the front as well.

[955616846]

Originally Posted by superdutyGS

will a shock from a 07 SM fit an 02 S model? I don't find a chart or cross reference anywhere.

They're a wee bit shorter.

EDIT: BTW, you might like to check which forks you have. Early model S forks were the primitive damper rod style, while the later models all (S/E) had the same cartridge forks. The latter is far more desirable and if it comes to spending money on the front end, I'd want the later forks first. They're a drop in fit.

[superdutyGS]

pretty sure mine are the earlier damper design

[Speedo66]

Originally Posted by 955616846

They're a wee bit shorter.

EDIT: BTW, you might like to check which forks you have. Early model S forks were the primitive damper rod style, while the later models all (S/E) had the same cartridge forks. The latter is far more desirable and if it comes to spending money on the front end, I'd want the later forks first. They're a drop in fit.

Do you know what year they changed over to cartridge forks?

Thanks

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by superdutyGS

I have a wtb in the FM but I would like a little input from drz owners. I have an 02 DRZ400 that I just recently bought. The rear shock is worn out. Can I rebuild it or anything. I weigh 225 and need a good one. Not in the ohlins price category either. Any suggestions or anybody got one they would sell me reaonably that is in good shape and not used up?

2000-up Suzuki DRZ400E rear susspension Shock NICE

DR-Z DRZ400 KLX400 shock suspension DRZ 400 KLX DRZ400E

SUZUKI DRZ400 DRZ400E DRZ 400 REAR SHOCK DAMPER *FREE SHIPPING*

If u want to rebuild one might is well drop in an Eibach spring (my favorite) you'll be set for a while. Here's 2 with different settings:

00-07 Suzuki DR-Z400E Eibach Shock Spring 5.9 kg/mm (Fits: DR-Z)

00-07 Suzuki DR-Z400E Eibach Shock Spring 6.1 kg/mm (Fits: DR-Z)

Here's this one if u wanna upgrade ur front suspension.
Race Tech Front Fork Springs fits Suzuki DRZ400 / Kawasak KLX400 / WP4860
I have one i rebuilded it 6 months ago an never used it, if ur intereted pm for more details (price+shipping).

[150ron]

$3.99 blind spot mirrors from Orielly's auto parts, show a whole lot more then the stockers, fold in and out of the brush guards, cheap easy good mod imo.







They clean up the bike a bit too, by getting rid of the stockers.

[markjenn]

Originally Posted by 150ron

$3.99 blind spot mirrors from Orielly's auto parts, show a whole lot more then the stockers, fold in and out of the brush guards, cheap easy good mod imo.

Very nice. Very clean bike overall. If you have details of your taillight, blinkers, any other mods, please post.

- Mark

[62hsr]

Nice job on those mirrors! Can't beat that price! How's the vibration?

[ssmschulz]

Originally Posted by 150ron

$3.99 blind spot mirrors from Orielly's auto parts, show a whole lot more then the stockers, fold in and out of the brush guards, cheap easy good mod imo.







They clean up the bike a bit too, by getting rid of the stockers.

How do you like those tires? Do you ride a lot of single track with them? Are they IRC, Shinkos, etc?

[Starchamp]

Originally Posted by 150ron

$3.99 blind spot mirrors from Orielly's auto parts, show a whole lot more then the stockers, fold in and out of the brush guards, cheap easy good mod imo.

Nice! Now you just need a real set of hand guards to put them on!!

[element6]

Just curious, Is there a particular reason so many bikes here don't have chain guards?


I just noticed the other day that I don't have one, and go to looking around here to see what they look like. Was kind of surprised at how few pictures I found with vs. without.

Dave

[955616846]

Originally Posted by speedo66

do you know what year they changed over to cartridge forks?

Thanks

2002...

[955616846]

Originally Posted by superdutyGS

pretty sure mine are the earlier damper design

I am fairly sure that the earlier fork doesn't have the damping adjustment screw in the top cap. Late forks have an adjuster at both ends.

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by element6

Just curious, Is there a particular reason so many bikes here don't have chain guards?



Dave

The E model don't have it and most riders on other models remove it (most likely). It collect dirt/mud etc... and it's annoying when cleaning the chain. I even removed it of my DR650. Some even when replacing the swing arm they use an E one.

[150ron]

Originally Posted by markjenn

Very nice. Very clean bike overall. If you have details of your taillight, blinkers, any other mods, please post.

- Mark

Thanks,

this is the tail light
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-DRZ40...00f622&vxp=mtr

and the blinkers

http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...nal/web1006873

Other mods are just basic, TT case savers, UNI rad guards, 3X3, jet kit, keintech fuel screw, MRD/SSW pipe, TTO Tacho and Temp Sensors, handlebar risers, SM front fender, etc

Originally Posted by 62hsr

Nice job on those mirrors! Can't beat that price! How's the vibration?

Thanks m8, Vibration seems to be a non issue, i hit 85+ mph with them the other day, and they were still usable, the brush guards are pretty sturdy against wind.

Originally Posted by ssmschulz

How do you like those tires? Do you ride a lot of single track with them? Are they IRC, Shinkos, etc?

Love the tires, Shinko 244's front 2.75-21 and rear 5.10-18, affordable and they do great both on and off road, i ride 60-70 miles of trials every weekend, they do very well imo, and the $85 price tag for a set is real nice too.

This is the terrain i ride on.