Drz400 Thread

[DualSportDad]

[QUOTE=buls4evr;20762038]

Originally Posted by DualSportDad

Exactly why I use the Raptor petcock and shut it off each night after use............. Nothing says Viton won't fail over time also though so I would not trust it totally either. Ethanol is nasty stuff.

I agree. When I had the fcr on I never turned my fuel valve off... I did replace the o ring once cause it was leaking tho. That was a long time ago. But the fcr has the overflow tube. I wonder how hard it would be to add one into a bsr float bowl. For now I just have a Vinton o ring on there and turn the fuel off to be safe.

If I could find a cheap or near free bsr I'd try to drill a hole in the float bowl and stick and tube in it.

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[955616846]

Originally Posted by 59DEN

..,

Is there something to suggest that you have a problem?

[59DEN]

Originally Posted by 955616846

Is there something to suggest that you have a problem?

Hi numbers, no problems, the old bike is running well, just interested for future reference. Cheers for the heads up on the Toppeak digital tyre guage, works a treat.

[wingam00]

Originally Posted by Tropic-Of-Canada

Tropic-Of-Canada, looking at the picture/s looks to be a lot of small dirt/dust on the wiring harness and frame. If this is then the dirt/dust could fall into your engine while you are working on it, If there is dirt/dust then I would suggest that you close up the engine and wash off the dirt/dust to be safe. You may have already done that but not sure from the looking at the pictures.

[inroads]

Could you guys tell me if I am ok with a 2.75x21 front tire or should I be running a 3.00-21?
my manual says 80/100-21.

[wingam00]

Originally Posted by inroads

Could you guys tell me if I am ok with a 2.75x21 front tire or should I be running a 3.00-21?
my manual says 80/100-21.

Belive that both will work, but I prefer the 3.00 x 21 or 3.25

[955616846]

Originally Posted by 59DEN

Hi numbers, no problems, the old bike is running well, just interested for future reference. Cheers for the heads up on the Toppeak digital tyre guage, works a treat.

I thought as much, but with all of the questions you did have me wondering for a while.

No worries... I am glad that gauge is working for you.

[buls4evr]

Originally Posted by inroads

Could you guys tell me if I am ok with a 2.75x21 front tire or should I be running a 3.00-21?
my manual says 80/100-21.

If you want to put a DOT tire on it you are pretty much stuck with a 90/90 X21. A 3.00 is very similar in circ. They come with an 80/100 but that circ varies a lot depending on whether an E or S type tire. The Deathwings are tiny in circ. Either way your speedo/odo combo will be off about 10% anyway(optimistic).

[150ron]

Originally Posted by inroads

Could you guys tell me if I am ok with a 2.75x21 front tire or should I be running a 3.00-21?
my manual says 80/100-21.

Im running a 2.75-21 up front, i like it.

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by buls4evr

If you want to put a DOT tire on it you are pretty much stuck with a 90/90 X21. A 3.00 is very similar in circ.

Not really they have variety out there of dot approved tire of different sizes 80/100-21 and 90/100-21. like this one : Pirelli MXMH provide with both sizes
or this one: Pirelli MXH
They are both DOT. Also Kenda Parker DT have them DOT in both sizes (80/100-21 & 90/100-21) the 90/100-21 is a bad ass tire (Kenda Parker) it worked great in mud, sand or loose gravel.

[Tropic-Of-Canada]

Originally Posted by wingam00

Tropic-Of-Canada, looking at the picture/s looks to be a lot of small dirt/dust on the wiring harness and frame.

Yea, I hear ya, I gave it a good wipe in the critical areas and anywhere I was going to bumb, but you're right, I should be more thorough.

[buls4evr]

Originally Posted by DR650SEDDY

Not really they have variety out there of dot approved tire of different sizes 80/100-21 and 90/100-21. like this one : Pirelli MXMH provide with both sizes
or this one: Pirelli MXH
They are both DOT. Also Kenda Parker DT have them DOT in both sizes (80/100-21 & 90/100-21) the 90/100-21 is a bad ass tire (Kenda Parker) it worked great in mud, sand or loose gravel.

I couldn't really tell what Inroads was concerned about as all these tires fit a DRZ just fine as you indicate. Lots of room up there to mount any of them. Perhaps he believes that he needs the exact same size that the factory put on.He doesn't as we know.Lots of choices.

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by inroads

Could you guys tell me if I am ok with a 2.75x21 front tire or should I be running a 3.00-21?
my manual says 80/100-21.

Try this one it's an agressive Enduro tire and dot as well.
http://www.motoz.com.au/shop_proddetails.asp?prodID=137
I got the Tractionator 120/90-18 ready to be on soon as burn the hell out my Maxxis desert I/T.

[MuddySump]

Originally Posted by 150ron

Great trail ride yesterday,



was really nice out



Then i dropped it...

Must of been all the budweiser :)

[MuddySump]

Changed my fork oil at the weekend, made a 'how to' video of it, hope it can help people

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZwpWQQ01aQ