Drz400 Thread

[lilsmokey]

Originally Posted by 150ron

the only thing i have heard that was bad on the early year drz's is the automatic cam chain tensioner, but that is easily replaced for about 50 bucks with a manual cam chain tensioner.

if you post up some pics and details about the bike, maybe we can help you out some more.

Sorry I dont know much about the bike.

Here are the pictures I got.

[bkwags]

Just bought a 2001 DRZ. Would like to upgrade a few things. Would like a taller handle bar, without re-cableing the whole front end. Also, the coolant overflow tank is busted and needs to be replaced. Also, some of the plastic could use replacing, if not now - eventually.

Any advice on Aftermarket taller bars and holding tank and plastic would be appreciated.

Thanks
BKWags

[suguzzi]

Originally Posted by lilsmokey

Sorry I dont know much about the bike.

Here are the pictures I got.

Looks to be a "e" model with the kick start and no rear sub frame.

[HellSickle]

Originally Posted by bkwags

Just bought a 2001 DRZ. Would like to upgrade a few things. Would like a taller handle bar, without re-cableing the whole front end. Also, the coolant overflow tank is busted and needs to be replaced. Also, some of the plastic could use replacing, if not now - eventually.

Any advice on Aftermarket taller bars and holding tank and plastic would be appreciated.

Thanks
BKWags

Rocky mountain ATV for plastic.

Factory for overflow bottle. It will just fit better.

Bars, lots of options. Research the different bends in the catalogs. Another option is to add bar risers. Check out Rox Risers. Get the ones with adaptors to accommodate fat bars if you don't want to replace the stock 7/8" bars now, but might sometime in the future.

[buls4evr]

Originally Posted by oldhound59

HELP! I'd like to know if there is a difference in the front suspension on 400S say from 2002 to present. I'm embarking on a moto project and and want to use the front end of a DRZ 400S and would like to know how adjustable the forks are and if I should be looking at specific years to get the best setup. Hope that makes sense. According to the wife I rarely do.

If you are starting on a project bike why not use USD RM forks? They are a lot stronger in every way than DRZ forks.

[Plane Dr]

Originally Posted by lilsmokey

Sorry I dont know much about the bike.

Here are the pictures I got.

Looks like a kicker to me. Hard to tell but I don't see a starter.

The S had different fork and shock up to 2001. 2002 it got the same same as the E front and back although the rear had a different spring weight. The forks were identical to the E.

[Ryel]

Originally Posted by lilsmokey

Hey all im getting myself a new bike this weekend. Its a 2002 DRZ400. Im new to DRZ's so i dont really know what to look out for. Does this era drz have any problems i should keep an eye out for? I need to know by saturday. Thanks for the help ya'll. I will get some pictures if and when i get it..

Here is the list:
http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/939...-common-maint/

If I recall 2002 was a transition year, check the top of the forks for an air bleed screw, the early years did not have as good of forks as the later bikes.
enjoy

[bobfab]

Originally Posted by suguzzi

Looks to be a "e" model with the kick start and no rear sub frame.

aka a DRZ400k. They made them kick only for a couple years.

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by bkwags

Just bought a 2001 DRZ. Would like to upgrade a few things. Would like a taller handle bar, without re-cableing the whole front end. Also, the coolant overflow tank is busted and needs to be replaced. Also, some of the plastic could use replacing, if not now - eventually.

Any advice on Aftermarket taller bars and holding tank and plastic would be appreciated.

Thanks
BKWags

HANDLE BAR RISERS 1 1/8 DIRT BIKE MOTORCYCLE DRZ KTM XR 200 250 400 600 650

Motorcycle Handlebar Risers 1" For Dirt Bike ATV KX DRZ KTM XR 250 400 600 650 (Fits: DR-Z)

"UFO" Yellow Side Panels for 2000 to 2008 Suzuki DRZ400

ACERBIS SIDE PANELS BLACK KAWASAKI KLX400 SUZ DRZ400/E

ACERBIS PLASTIC SET BLACK SUZUKI DRZ400 DRZ 400 E 00-09

If u wanna go on spending rampage

Suzuki DRZ400 DRZ400S DRZ400E Steering Damper Kit 2000-2007 GPR Stabilizer V1 1

I encounter the overflow reservoir on ebay now and then for ~ $10-15. Probably none rigth now. Good luck.

[ifixfords]

Originally Posted by lilsmokey

Sorry I dont know much about the bike.

Here are the pictures I got.

I would look around some more due to the rust and being kick only resale will be difficult. Does it have a street title?

DRZ400E Tagged
KTM200XC-W ""

[150ron]

Made a call to this place recently

http://www.mrd-racing.com/

[lilsmokey]

Originally Posted by ifixfords

I would look around some more due to the rust and being kick only resale will be difficult. Does it have a street title?

DRZ400E Tagged
KTM200XC-W ""

No title and it appears to be dirt. He said that the bike was in Moab about a month ago for its final ride. Ill check it out tomorrow and get back to ya'll. Im getting it for pretty darn cheap and I am planning on keeping it for a year or 2 so Im not so worried about resale. Im trading it for a trailer I got for free. Ive put $300 into the trailer and we are working on a straight across trade but who knows.

Ill get back to every. Thanks again!

[makazica]

Quick salute....

[MuddySump]

At least he would of stayed warm getting it out of there :)

Tiger 800XC
Drz 400E

www.youtube.com/muddysump

[150ron]

2 year old is watching cartoons, 6 year old is playing on the computer, wife in the shower, perfect time to sneak out and hit the dirt










Man, i freaking LOVE this bike, i love having the power, compared to my previous 16 HP yamaha xt250, this thing is a beast