Drz400 Thread

[150ron]

A few pics from todays ride, did 60+ miles of dirt, and hit 96mph on the way home 15/44 gearing is great for true 50/50 riding.

[Muddler]

Whats the best solution for long hours in the saddle: Airhawk or Seat Concepts recover? Appreciate feedback from anyone who has tried both

[johnlt]

Originally Posted by Muddler

Whats the best solution for long hours in the saddle: Airhawk or Seat Concepts recover? Appreciate feedback from anyone who has tried both

Renazco works best for me. Confy for many long days.

[mark1150]

My new to me 2003 DRZS requires a new seat, as the foam has been hacked down to suit a previous owner, who must have been vertically challenged.
The instant answer would be to get it re foamed, however there are so many staples and staple holes I don't see it as being a viable option.
I've been looking on e bay, and don't know if the seats changed between model years, I've seen one or two 2000 DRZ's and later ones, so my question is will an earlier or later saddle fit?

Thanks for taking the time to look at this.
Mark.

[MotoBoss]

Originally Posted by Muddler

Whats the best solution for long hours in the saddle: Airhawk or Seat Concepts recover? Appreciate feedback from anyone who has tried both

For my money I love the Seat Concepts seat on my DRZ. Excellent comfort, quality and they support the site. Check Vendors as they usually will offer ADV inmates some sort of discount.

[Muddler]

Originally Posted by MotoBoss

For my money I love the Seat Concepts seat on my DRZ. Excellent comfort, quality and they support the site. Check Vendors as they usually will offer ADV inmates some sort of discount.

Thanks for the tip.
On the Renazco, yes I believe they are good, but also pricey from Oz

[coarsegoldkid]

Originally Posted by 150ron

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.

make one out of PVC plumbing pipe, metal strap or hose clamps.
I have made two. One a 3 inch tube and this one a 4 inch tube. A friend made a 3" x 15" and likes it.
This 4" x 16" incher holds all the tools I need for trailside repairs and I can easily get my hand and arm into it. I have ridden with it over some very rough terrain without it self destructing. Including a fall or two on the left side.

[catalinafairview]

This is my first post on this forum. I love this place!! Anyways, I recently installed the kick starter on my 2012 DRZ400S. It works great but I now have a problem. My clutch is not working. The clutch lever just flops around and I have to manually push it forward to disengage the clutch. When I pull the lever in all hte way, it does not fully engage the clutch. For example: Kickstand up, put it in gear, attempt to start it up and the bike lunges forward. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

[wingam00]

If your cable is on right, guessing that you may not have put your clutch back together right and/or left out a part like the push clutch rod.

Give this link a look over to see if it helps. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/gallery/13...7032&k=c6mvxxn

[blaster11]

Well I wasn't all that impressed with the factory Suzuki cargo rack so I started looking for a new one and found this one from Tonns fabrication. http://www.tonnsfabrication.com/drz.html The craftsman ship is nice and the welds attaching the plate are on the bottom to keep a clean appearance. It was a little wide at the front were it bolts to the seat but a few clicks on the ratchet strap and that was fixed. This should give me a good place to strap my dry bag.
Stock rack

New rack over the top of the old one, much longer.

Top view installed

Side view, pretty low profile

Rear view

Stock rack on top of the new one.

[BygDaddee]

Originally Posted by 150ron

A few pics from todays ride, did 60+ miles of dirt, and hit 96mph on the way home 15/44 gearing is great for true 50/50 riding.

Just noticed for first time on your pic, the S model must come with temp indicator, my E doesn't

[150ron]

Nice new rack you got there blaster,

thanks for the heads up on the ABS piping tool tube coarsegoldkid, i do like that smaller square one a bit more tho, but yours looks like it would last longer


Anybody know where i can get a BLUE DRZ400 SM front fender, like this one?

[Starchamp]

Originally Posted by 150ron

Anybody know where i can get a BLUE DRZ400 SM front fender, like this one?

This one is LIKE that one: http://www.wheelingcyclesupply.com/shop/3/4/941.shtml

To get THAT one, you may have to go OEM, or get the full kit: http://www.wheelingcyclesupply.com/shop/3/4/939.shtml

[Starchamp]

Originally Posted by coarsegoldkid

This 4" x 16" incher holds all the tools I need for trailside repairs and I can easily get my hand and arm into it. I have ridden with it over some very rough terrain without it self destructing. Including a fall or two on the left side.

Originally Posted by blaster11

Side view, pretty low profile

Gentlemen, how well do the tool tubes fit behind the Wolfman rack? Does it interfere with fitment of the saddlebags at all?

[coarsegoldkid]

No interference with the Wolfman rack. No issues getting the Wolfman bags on the rack either. No issues with the tire upon wheel travel. A welded system might be better but I haven't had any problems with the mounting.