Drz400 Thread

[150ron]

I have lots of douchebags wanna be thugs that live around me, even tho its garaged, i still lock it up

[LeeU]

After spending too amny hours searching for the Mukini Flaot Valve part# for my 2002 DRZ400S, I ordered the wrong part from Thumper Talk Parts Store.

Anyone have the part number for my Mikuni 29FB carb? I've got the leaking valve problem. probably the "O" ring, but might as well replace the whole assembly.

Thanks in advance!!

Lee Ullmann
Casa grande,AZ

[150ron]

That whole assembly is like 60+ bucks, i just replaced my o-ring and it fixed my leak right away,

no need to buy the whole assembly, just take your o-ring to a auto parts store and match it up, they did not even charge me for it.

[AtlasExp]

[QUOTE=Gadget678;20362625]Pack on page 743, the image below was posted..... Does anyone have a set of these racks? How are they holding up?



http://www.moto-racks.com/~shop/main.html

[Wlfman]

[QUOTE=AtlasExp;20367094]

Originally Posted by Gadget678

Pack on page 743, the image below was posted..... Does anyone have a set of these racks? How are they holding up?



http://www.moto-racks.com/~shop/main.html

I agree

[Gadget678]

Originally Posted by AtlasExp

Just use this and be happy!!!
http://www.moto-racks.com/~shop/main.html

I had looked at those, but was concerned that the rack only had 2 mounting points; therefore not much to stop it twisting under the load... plus they are too low and too far forward for the panniers I have.


In July (our winter), I'll need to carry my Caribou (Pelican) cases for a very remote, rough, long & unsupported ride. I have made up a rack that works, but I know it can be made lighter and a bit narrower than what I have... I was just looking at easily adaptable options that could go the distance. I'm looking at approx 10-14kg per side for the pannier & contents (probably less, but I always like to allow for more). And no, I'm not changing from the Caribou luggage, It was chosen for a reason (several of them actually).

[The Recycled Teenager]

Originally Posted by Gadget678

I had looked at those, but was concerned that the rack only had 2 mounting points; therefore not much to stop it twisting under the load... plus they are too low and too far forward for the panniers I have.


In July (our winter), I'll need to carry my Caribou (Pelican) cases for a very remote, rough, long & unsupported ride. I have made up a rack that works, but I know it can be made lighter and a bit narrower than what I have... I was just looking at easily adaptable options that could go the distance. I'm looking at approx 10-14kg per side for the pannier & contents (probably less, but I always like to allow for more). And no, I'm not changing from the Caribou luggage, It was chosen for a reason (several of them actually).

Good choice on the luggage, saw an 1150 Bmer dropped on those, it only bent the mount a little, no more than a scratch or two on the side bag.

[955616846]

Dropping the bike won't be a major concern. It'll be the constant vibration and pounding of where the bike is going that could cause problems and it'll be interesting to see how it holds up.

[DualSportDad]

Originally Posted by 150ron

That whole assembly is like 60+ bucks, i just replaced my o-ring and it fixed my leak right away,

no need to buy the whole assembly, just take your o-ring to a auto parts store and match it up, they did not even charge me for it.

I just replaced my o ring today.... Ended up buying a pack of doorman Vinton orings from discount auto for $8 and it had the size inside.

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[ADVGD]

A few pics from a recent blast on the DRZ400

Full ride report and more pics here





















Full ride report and more pics here

[Achtung]

Originally Posted by ADVGD

A few pics from a recent blast on the DRZ400



Full ride report and more pics here

You Kiwis got it tough, I'm glad I'm not stuck in that god forsaken hell hole!

[TIGERRIDER007]

Was looking at a DR 650 or a DRZ400 to put in the garage for some off road exploration on forest service roads, in north Georgia...I have a DR in my sites but want to make sure it's the one for my needs, and I have to wait a couple of months before pulling the trigger.
I would be riding like 60% streets to get to the trails, so can a DRZ400 handle some freeway speeds at times?
How much lighter is it than a DR?
Is there significant difference in the two off road?

Thanks for the info,

[focallength]

Ive pulled 90 in 14/45 gearing, 65/70 mph cruising comfortably

Gear for higher speeds and itll cruise 80 all day and night, no problems.

[BRUNO BOTELHO]

Winter fun

[hizzo3]

Originally Posted by TIGERRIDER007

Was looking at a DR 650 or a DRZ400 to put in the garage for some off road exploration on forest service roads, in north Georgia...I have a DR in my sites but want to make sure it's the one for my needs, and I have to wait a couple of months before pulling the trigger.
I would be riding like 60% streets to get to the trails, so can a DRZ400 handle some freeway speeds at times?
How much lighter is it than a DR?
Is there significant difference in the two off road?

Thanks for the info,

If you get an 'E' model, yes its a night and day difference. The Z will hand freeway just fine depending how you wanna gear it. If that is a huge concern, there is the wide gear ratio kits. Only difference is that the Z needs slightly more maintenance than the reg DR. If you can live with it, go DRZ and never look back

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