Drz400 Thread

[955616846]

Originally Posted by Ogre_fl

They did not break due to front/back rotation about the perch, they broke where they bottom out at the folding pivot joint.
When open any decent hit from the top snaps them.

That is a problem that I am yet to see...

[threadkiller]

Originally Posted by Ogre_fl

They did not break due to front/back rotation about the perch, they broke where they bottom out at the folding pivot joint.
When full open any decent hit from the top snaps them.

Any decent hit will break an extended mirror. The MotoScience folds away so you can mitigate that risk.

[Rainshadow]

Originally Posted by HellSickle

Or......

Use a series of sockets or other tubular spacers, washers, and a long bolt to drive out the spacers.

Great minds think alike...found an old piece of all thread, some washers, a couple of big sockets for backing spacers and voila! 2 or 3 turns and the dogbone spacers popped out. The DRZ is now back at stock height and it feels much more stable and not nearly as cramped.

Thanks for all of the advice!

[SuchesRider]

Thanks for the advice regarding the POS stock petcock. I have a Raptor 660 on order and hope to have my DRZ back in commission this weekend. SR

[Tropic-Of-Canada]

Originally Posted by Ogre_fl

I have put a couple of sets of the moto-science mirrors on a few bikes.
They are OK and I do like their adjustments, but that pivot joint is the weak link on these and I have broken 2 of them.

I will try doubletake mirrors when I break my next one.

I don't suppose someone could tell me the diameters of the 2 balls?I'm thinking an aftermarket mirror aftermarket metal pivot joint may be in the future!

[Badjuju]

Originally Posted by dasvis

Chuck the vacuum petcock & put a Yamaha 2GU-24500-02 manual valve on there. Photo shown is on my '09 DRZ400S with a Clarke 3.9 gallon tank.

Alright. You've convinced me I'm gonna have problems eventually with the stock petcock. Does that Yam part # also fit the OEM tank? Thx--Bubbba

[955616846]

Originally Posted by Badjuju

Alright. You've convinced me I'm gonna have problems eventually with the stock petcock. Does that Yam part # also fit the OEM tank? Thx--Bubbba

Yes.

[Rainshadow]

Originally Posted by Badjuju

Does that Yam part # also fit the OEM tank? Thx--Bubbba

Yes, but it doesn't line up the way it does with the Clarke tank. It's a perfect straight shot from the Clarke tank to the intake, but the stock tank is a couple of inches shorter. You have to make some pretty sharp corners with the fuel line to get it to the intake and then it kind of covers the choke. I haven't had any problems with the line kinking under load yet, but I'm running a piece of heavy automotive fuel line so that it won't kink. I have to hold the choke out when first starting the bike or the fuel line will push it back in. Still better than having the cylinder hydrolock with fuel/oil mixture.

Don't forget to turn it off when you stop!

[955616846]

Originally Posted by Tropic-Of-Canada

I don't suppose someone could tell me the diameters of the 2 balls?I'm thinking an aftermarket mirror aftermarket metal pivot joint may be in the future!

It looks like the base is a RAM-B-349U... 1" diameter.

[blaster11]

Just picked up a used DRZ400S this past weekend and am in the process of modding it a bit to suit my needs. I can't say that I have read the entire thread but I have read a lot and have searched it for many ideas and fixes.

I saw this and was wondering if anyone has it or can provide any feedback on the battery kit?
http://www.happy-trail.com/DRZ400S/B...All-Years.aspx

[ptgarcia]

Originally Posted by blaster11

Just picked up a used DRZ400S this past weekend and am in the process of modding it a bit to suit my needs. I can't say that I have read the entire thread but I have read a lot and have searched it for many ideas and fixes.

I saw this and was wondering if anyone has it or can provide any feedback on the battery kit?
http://www.happy-trail.com/DRZ400S/B...All-Years.aspx

I have had this kit with a genuine Yuasa on my bike for several years now and its still going strong.

http://epicmotosports.com/sisnerossp...rstartkit.aspx

[blaster11]

Glad to hear that since I just ordered one. Mine has a bad battery and I had no luck sourcing it locally so I figured more power and a more common size would be a good thing since I was ordering anyway.

Also is there a list somewhere of upgraded, larger, gas tanks and what works with no mods....I have found a lot of information and pictures but it is pretty widely scattered and I would like to order one in the next month or so.

[ptgarcia]

Originally Posted by blaster11

Glad to hear that since I just ordered one. Mine has a bad battery and I had no luck sourcing it locally so I figured more power and a more common size would be a good thing since I was ordering anyway.

Also is there a list somewhere of upgraded, larger, gas tanks and what works with no mods....I have found a lot of information and pictures but it is pretty widely scattered and I would like to order one in the next month or so.

I run an IMS 3.2 on my S (there are other sizes available from IMS, also), but Clarke, R&V Aqualine (Safari Tanks), and Acerbis all make tanks for the S.

JustGasTanks.com has a good selection and pictures you can use to compare.

[jackpiner57]

Originally Posted by blaster11

Just picked up a used DRZ400S this past weekend and am in the process of modding it a bit to suit my needs. I can't say that I have read the entire thread but I have read a lot and have searched it for many ideas and fixes.

I saw this and was wondering if anyone has it or can provide any feedback on the battery kit?
http://www.happy-trail.com/DRZ400S/B...All-Years.aspx

Instead of putting a bigger and even heavier battery in the bike, I'd go with this one. It's much lighter, a little smaller and has had good reviews. Might even be cheaper than buying a bigger battery box and lead acid battery. http://www.amazon.com/BALLISTIC-PERF.../dp/B005KLOYYC

[Danielmoben]

This is my new (for me), drz 400. 2004 year, only 5000 km. Still pending to add some extras. For the moment, drz 400 E plastic tank, GPS,competition exhaust and aluminium handguards.



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