Drz400 Thread

[threadkiller]

Originally Posted by Muddler

Anyone use the SDG HI seat? How would you rate it for comfort on longer rides? I notice on rocky mountain this complete seat is cheaper then a seat concepts replacement cover.

I've had one for a year and a half. Absolutely no complaints. Single track to interstate highway, it's been flawless. Seat Concepts is good, but SDG works for me.

[focallength]

Originally Posted by Romatsu

I ran into the same issue so I just went to town with the wire wheel on a bench grinder being careful to stop removing grip material when I got to the throttle tube. It did scuff up the throttle tube a bit but was not a big deal.

Thats how the factory tube/grip is. Just buy a new tube.

[canadius_maximus]

Quick question for the pros ...

On a ride a few weeks back, the stock speedo/odo unit went partially n/s. All lights and indicators work, but the speedo reads 0, and the odo count stays fixed.

I checked - cable and hub unit all seem ok - but I'm thinking cable itself must be damaged? There was no hits or falls on it ... other than that?

Thanks,

CM

[focallength]

Most likely a broken cable, ive been through 2 in 2 years. They usually break at the hub.

[disgustipated]

Originally Posted by canadius_maximus

cable and hub unit all seem ok - but I'm thinking cable itself must be damaged? There was no hits or falls on it ... other than that?

Try repacking the speedo hub assembly with new grease. This summer I took my front wheel off at a buddy's and when I reinstalled it I used the grease he had laying around. His grease wasn't waterproof and for whatever reason the speedo assembly just quit reading mph and all that after a week or two. Eventually I took the wheel off again and it got repacked with BelRay waterproof grease and worked again just like it always had.

[jaumev]

Just finished to fix my new decal kit from Uni Racing, the bike looks new!!
I'm also very pleased with the None exhaust.

[See-Three]

Would soot build up around the exhaust valves be a sign of the valves starting to excessively wear? I adjusted the valves 15K + miles ago. I set the exhaust valves as close to 30 as possible but they are now reading 25 and 23...the bikes got around 30k miles

I'll adjust the valves now and check them after a few rides, Just wondering if the soot build up is common?



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[bobbed06]

Once the valves start tightening up on the OEM valves I would change them to Stainless Wiseco One Piece Valves. The Wisecos hold the settings very well and have been documented to hold adjustments for over 20k miles with no shimming required.

[955616846]

Originally Posted by See-Three

Would soot build up around the exhaust valves be a sign of the valves starting to excessively wear? I adjusted the valves 15K + miles ago. I set the exhaust valves as close to 30 as possible but they are now reading 25 and 23...the bikes got around 30k miles

I'll adjust the valves now and check them after a few rides, Just wondering if the soot build up is common?

Close monitoring sounds like a plan.

Soot or varnishing? I see the latter which is normal around engine hotspots.

[Ryel]

Originally Posted by See-Three

Just wondering if the soot build up is common?

only when you are running too rich and riding too slow. needs an Italian tuneup every week to keep them clean. try freeway on ramps at full bore.

[Naq]

Originally Posted by Ryel

only when you are running too rich and riding too slow. needs an Italian tuneup every week to keep them clean. try passing your buddy in the loose stuff at full bore.

Fixed.

[HellSickle]

One of the local inmates entered his DRZ into the Denver Endurocross this weekend.

While Taddy cleaned up on his Christini 2WD KTM, I can't help but wonder how much better he might have done on a DRZ. We'll probably never find out.

[See-Three]

I dont think the soot has anything to do with too much slow riding. I put on 12k in the month of July when i rode the TAT and have been riding hard since. Speedo gear stripped on me at the end of July but i have been ridding hard since

I'm probably running rich, as i've been struggling to get the right jetting since i did the 3x3mod...

Anyway, the hole reason I opened her up was to figure out why i've been hearing more engine noise. After watching some Youtube videos I thought I had a loose counter balance nut, but i've already checked that and it's still tight. Next of possibilitys was a stretched cam chain, I am still using the stock 2000 tensioner. After inspecting the cam chain it seemed tight and judging by the soot or whatever crap is all over everything the tensioner wasn't even fully extended.



I've also been getting a bunch of crap in the oil filter. Metal shavings, something red and some black stuff.

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Any ideas whats going on with my DRZ? how do i check the cam chain guides for excessive wear?

My plan as of now is to replace the cam chain and the tensioner with a updated ACCT

[jackpiner57]

Originally Posted by jaumev

Just finished to fix my new decal kit from Uni Racing, the bike looks new!!
I'm also very pleased with the None exhaust.

Sharp looking bike there jaumev! I like that rear tire too, what is it?

[jackpiner57]

Originally Posted by See-Three

I dont think the soot has anything to do with too much slow riding. I put on 12k in the month of July when i rode the TAT and have been riding hard since. Speedo gear stripped on me at the end of July but i have been ridding hard since

I'm probably running rich, as i've been struggling to get the right jetting since i did the 3x3mod...

Anyway, the hole reason I opened her up was to figure out why i've been hearing more engine noise. After watching some Youtube videos I thought I had a loose counter balance nut, but i've already checked that and it's still tight. Next of possibilitys was a stretched cam chain, I am still using the stock 2000 tensioner. After inspecting the cam chain it seemed tight and judging by the soot or whatever crap is all over everything the tensioner wasn't even fully extended.

I've also been getting a bunch of crap in the oil filter. Metal shavings, something red and some black stuff.

Any ideas whats going on with my DRZ? how do i check the cam chain guides for excessive wear?

My plan as of now is to replace the cam chain and the tensioner with a updated ACCT

You might want to use a magnet to help identify the metal bits. Steel or aluminum? Can you describe the noise it's been making? Does it make the noise in neutral while revving it up? Is the clutch operating up to par?