Drz400 Thread

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by TIGERRIDER007

DRZ owners, a quick question: when did they upgrade the DRZ? Is there a big difference between a 2001 and a 2006?

I was checking into a 2001, but don't want to get an older model if it's not worth it...

thanks for the information!

Very little changed from first to 2013.

[BygDaddee]

Originally Posted by ohgood

Very little changed from first to 2013.

Just search around the Cam Chain Tensioner, it's really the only major improvement to fix an early issue but I can't remember the year.

[ptgarcia]

The suspension on the S model was upgraded in 2002.

[Piet93]

Hello, Im piet and im new to this awesome website

Afther a couple dirtbike's RM125, CR250 and a RMZ 250 i bouth my first road legal bike.
2001 DR-Z 400S, original, but has brand new dirt tires one it.
Has no speedometer, and 2 blinkers are broken. technical in good shape, and still has original plastic on it.

Want to make it a real offroad bike, but stil use it one the road to.

i just got the bike, and have to make it ready for safety inspection.
Bike got now 15/41 sprokets, and i dont like it at all. its not powerfull, and i feel sorry for the clutch...
I got another set with the bike, 14/44 and i probely try that.

I dont like the stock tail light and blinkers at all, and probely go for the edge 2 tail light and some led blinkers.
any one use the edge tail light offroad?? no mud flying up your back?

and for speedo i probely go for the vapor trail tech, but i heard that the are not realy waterproof. any one using it all year arround??

oh im from ontario canada, any one know's a good online store?


Piet

[DR650SEDDY]

Originally Posted by Piet93

Hello, Im piet and im new to this awesome website


I got another set with the bike, 14/44 and i probely try that.



and for speedo i probely go for the vapor trail tech, but i heard that the are not realy waterproof. any one using it all year arround??

oh im from ontario canada, any one know's a good online store?


Piet

Welcome, i'll try 15/47 first it's great for both. Vapor tech are cheap on ebay,

TRAIL TECH VAPOR TACH TACHOMETER SUZUKI DRZ400 2000-10

[Piet93]

47 / 15 = 3.13333
44 / 14 = 3.14285

Thats pritty much the same, so home that works for me!

yea i like the vapor tech, but i heard that the are not good in rain/ water.

Probely get the speed pickup thing out the wheel?? i dont know if you can get something for that tho..

[150ron]

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[955616846]

There's that filthy bike back in the shed again.

[Adrian V]

Muddler and Numbers, thanks for the replies on suggested spring rates. Muddler, I'll have a look at the procycle calculator, but I'm thinking 050/5.7 might be the best compromise for me.

I'll check out the Bremer rider, I think I still have the details for soex somewhere. You going on the Israelite Easter run?

Cheers,

Adrian

[Gadget678]

Originally Posted by Piet93

and for speedo i probely go for the vapor trail tech, but i heard that the are not realy waterproof. any one using it all year arround?? Piet

I've used the Trailtech Vector for years now........ never any problems with water.

[Tropic-Of-Canada]

Well, My newest farkle aint pretty, but so far, it seems to be working!
I've been having real problems with my 04 S (36000Kms) dying in the cold after start up, and upon stopping on a highway light up to 15 minutes after starting.....The rain makes it worse as well.....

It's becoming a bit of a pain when trying to leave work at midnight in January in -2C, so I did what I've seen done to many cars and trucks around northern BC, and I put cardboard in front of my radiators!!! I attatched it to the stock "guards".

Didn't die stopping at the light tonight, so if I notice it helps enough, I might make something a little better out of plastic or aluminum.. I'll keep an eye on the fan to see if it comes on, but I have my doubts it will, since It still gets airflow at the ends, and one side is still exposed.

[Gadget678]

Originally Posted by Tropic-Of-Canada

Well, My newest farkle aint pretty, but so far, it seems to be working!
I've been having real problems with my 04 S (36000Kms) dying in the cold after start up, and upon stopping on a highway light up to 15 minutes after starting.....The rain makes it worse as well.....

It's becoming a bit of a pain when trying to leave work at midnight in January in -2C, so I did what I've seen done to many cars and trucks around northern BC, and I put cardboard in front of my radiators!!!

Didn't die stopping at the light tonight, so if I notice it helps well enough, I might make something a little better out of plastic. I'll keep an eye on the fan to see if it comes on, but I have my doubts it will.

If you do cover the radiators, one of these might keep your mind at ease: (Copied from the Trailtech website)

Engine, water, or air temperature Sensor options for all standard radiator hoses, oil lines and spark plugs User selectable display: 30-500°F or 0-260°C Measures current and maximum temperature, resettable Spinning-arrow activity icon Flashing dot indicates 6 second sample rate Spinning-arrow activity icon Peel-n-Stick or Bolt-on

[ThumperDRZ]

Originally Posted by TIGERRIDER007

DRZ owners, a quick question: when did they upgrade the DRZ? Is there a big difference between a 2001 and a 2006?

I was checking into a 2001, but don't want to get an older model if it's not worth it...

thanks for the information!

Cam chain tensioner was upgraded in 2003

Buy a manual CCT or one from a 2003 and up.

Suspension was upgraded in 2002 as mentioned.

There are also torque value changes but other than that it's been the "Bold New Graphics"

Make sure you go on Thumpertalk to learn all of the tricks on a DRZ. Main thing is to check that front sprocket nut. These must be installed with red loctite or they come loose. Then the oil seal behind them will weep.

[Muddler]

Originally Posted by Adrian V

Muddler and Numbers, thanks for the replies on suggested spring rates. Muddler, I'll have a look at the procycle calculator, but I'm thinking 050/5.7 might be the best compromise for me.

I'll check out the Bremer rider, I think I still have the details for soex somewhere. You going on the Israelite Easter run?

Cheers,

Adrian

I did Israelite last summer with Dennis. Great trip, but I have to save my Annual Leave for the Anne Beadell Hwy in June. PM me if you need the Bremer info.
Good luck with the springs
Cheers
Rob

[Plane Dr]

Originally Posted by Tropic-Of-Canada

Well, My newest farkle aint pretty, but so far, it seems to be working!
I've been having real problems with my 04 S (36000Kms) dying in the cold after start up, and upon stopping on a highway light up to 15 minutes after starting.....The rain makes it worse as well.....

It's becoming a bit of a pain when trying to leave work at midnight in January in -2C, so I did what I've seen done to many cars and trucks around northern BC, and I put cardboard in front of my radiators!!! I attatched it to the stock "guards".

Didn't die stopping at the light tonight, so if I notice it helps enough, I might make something a little better out of plastic or aluminum.. I'll keep an eye on the fan to see if it comes on, but I have my doubts it will, since It still gets airflow at the ends, and one side is still exposed.

Your problem is carb icing. You are running a BSR.

You need item 63and 64

https://www.thumpertalk.com/shop/oem...004&model=5310

Well known problem with the S in those conditions. Some countries the parts are stock (delivered installed). When I lived in Abbotsford it was a real problem. I never did do the fix though as I moved after the second winter.

I don't recommend covering the rads. It helps but it doesn't actually fix the problem. The vapour is nice but again you aren't really fixing the problem. If you go to TT thee are several threads on it from 5-6 years ago. Last I checked the parts were <$100