Drz400 Thread

[Starchamp]

Originally Posted by TDR400

Sorry if this has been answered before. I am new to the list and am struggling with the search feature .........

Looking for a bolt on cover for the muffler that keeps my Gears bag from resting against the exhaust.

TIA
Jim

This is probably the best thing you'll find for the money. Can't beat $55.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-DRZ40...e1ebfc&vxp=mtr

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by TDR400

Sorry if this has been answered before. I am new to the list and am struggling with the search feature .........

Looking for a bolt on cover for the muffler that keeps my Gears bag from resting against the exhaust.

TIA
Jim

Wrap an old tag in chicken wire and bolt it to the muffler, under the plastics. It will reduce the meltage and heat on your leg a ton. Then put racks on

[TDR400]

Originally Posted by Starchamp

This is probably the best thing you'll find for the money. Can't beat $55.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-DRZ40...e1ebfc&vxp=mtr

Indeed that is a deal! Even at $84 at the website it is a good price. And should I want to go to hard panniers - I have something to mount to. Thanks a ton.

[dazz]

Good evening. Replacement plastic is available everywhere. BUT, what I want to do is just replace the front and rear fender from yellow to white and have a totally white bike. Specifically where is the best place to buy quality plastic that will be the same as OEM. Or should I just bite the bullet and go to the Suzuki store? I'll prolly replace the signals at the same time. All suggestions welcome. Or should I buy one of those kits that have all the plastic?
Thanks,
Don

[Muddler]

Originally Posted by motolab

I would advise caution with the calculator on RaceTech's site. I've had it make recommendations that turned out to be several spring rate increments too stiff, and therefore don't use it anymore.

Regards,

Derek

Agree
Procycle also have a guide. I considered both guides to develop an understanding of how the rates vary with load and riding style. As the range i was considering was going up a several notches from standard anyway, within this range i erred on the side of soft, figuring i would have an improved ride anyway. In the end I just made my best guess, but have been happy with the outcome.

[The Recycled Teenager]

Originally Posted by Starchamp

This is probably the best thing you'll find for the money. Can't beat $55.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-DRZ40...e1ebfc&vxp=mtr

I have these and they are brilliant, mine arrived and got fitted in 20 minutes with NO adjustment needed. The guy that makes them does a Good Job.
Also they do the job their made for with minimum weight, I have a Giant Loop bag installed on mine.

[bobbed06]

Originally Posted by motolab

I would advise caution with the calculator on RaceTech's site. I've had it make recommendations that turned out to be several spring rate increments too stiff, and therefore don't use it anymore.

Regards,

Derek

Worked spot on for my rear springs, and missed the mark on my fork springs. ???? Go figure

[dasvis]

Originally Posted by TDR400

Sorry if this has been answered before. I am new to the list and am struggling with the search feature .........

Looking for a bolt on cover for the muffler that keeps my Gears bag from resting against the exhaust.

TIA
Jim

http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/bu...-29f00-068.htm

Link above is for a European spec DRZ400SM optional muffler guard. I bought one of these & put it on my 2009 DRZ400S. Took a little dremel work to get it to fit, but it was worth the effort. Looks factory stock....

Dasvis

[Daithi]

Originally Posted by Starchamp

* The wiring for the speedo changed to 3 wires in 2005, so it'll depend on what year cluster you got.

Amazing the amount of info on here, I've just fitted a 4 wire speedo to a three wire loom and was baffled by the missing wire. Just ignore the Gray one.
The diagram was handy, thanks!

[Leoffensive]

figured id leave these here

[motolab]

Originally Posted by bobbed06

Worked spot on for my rear springs, and missed the mark on my fork springs. ???? Go figure

My guess is that the RaceTech calculator fails to take into account differences in rake angle. I think it assumes some "average" rake angle, so that two different bikes that had the same laden weight would get the same fork spring recommendation, even if their rake angles were different.

Regards,

Derek

[Viper210]

Installed new blue fork gators and riser.

[150ron]

Originally Posted by Leoffensive

figured id leave these here

Nice bike, where can i get that TOOL TUBE you have on there? i have seen a few of them, but cant seem to find one.

[Starchamp]

Originally Posted by dazz

Good evening. Replacement plastic is available everywhere. BUT, what I want to do is just replace the front and rear fender from yellow to white and have a totally white bike. Specifically where is the best place to buy quality plastic that will be the same as OEM. Or should I just bite the bullet and go to the Suzuki store? I'll prolly replace the signals at the same time. All suggestions welcome. Or should I buy one of those kits that have all the plastic?
Thanks,
Don

Wheeling Cycle Supply.

Front: http://www.wheelingcyclesupply.com/shop/3/4/1416.shtml Not exactly same as OEM, but I think it gives the DRZ a slightly more modern look

Rear: http://www.wheelingcyclesupply.com/shop/3/4/940.shtml Minor tweaking needed, as it's actually an E fender

They also sell full kits, if you want some spares for stuff you already have: http://www.wheelingcyclesupply.com/shop/3/4/939.shtml

[whitham_wannabe]

And now with super comfy seat! Threw the new regulator on it and it fired right up too. Sorted!

I may have to build one of these for myself now ...