Drz400 Thread

[ADVGD]

Originally Posted by STANIMAL

Thinking about this set , they have all kinds of bends . Thoughts ?

http://xtrm.motosport.com/dirtbike/s...Easton+EXP+Kit

I went with Renthal fat bars only because I am familiar with the brand and like their wide range of bends. I sat on the bike and took into account the Corbin low seat (1" lower than stock) and Scotts SUB tripple clamps (1" higher than stock) and measured up and ordered what I thought would be nice and comfy for open road cruzing yet not too tall and gangly to ride the trails, luckily I was on the money first time and am happy with the final result.

[BugsyGS]

I'm looking to put handgaurds on my 04' DRZs. More for wind and cold protection than off road bangin' around. Any suggestions? I was looking at the Barkbusters Storm model.

[Ace420]

Originally Posted by ADVGD

After recently completing a DRZ400 adventure build I have had a number of questions rolling into my inbox about the screen and dash


Here's a link to the screen and dash build article, hope this helps : Building an adventure bike screen

WOW! Great write up. While I have no intention of building an adventure bike screen, I do know I will use that information on something I will end up building. I am actually working on doing a refit of an older fiberglass cabin cruiser and know some fiberglass work is in my future. Very cool, thanks for sharing.

[Backonthebike]

[QUOTE=ADVGD;17918237]After recently completing a DRZ400 adventure build I have had a number of questions rolling into my inbox about the screen and dash


Here's a link to the screen and dash build article, hope this helps : Building an adventure bike screen


Congratulations on your build, and your FANTASTIC thread on building in fibreglass. Having read that, I almost feel confident enough to have a go myself.
Well done!

[0ldhippie]

I'm ready to to do the top end on my S - SMed. Got 39mm FCR, mrd, Cyl works BB and Old stage 2 hot cams. Thinking wiseco valves and new stock springs + timing chain. Do ya think the wiceos and stock springs will hold up? Are the cams enough? Or should I go with some hotter web cams? Street only and I'm on the E limiter alot.

[bobbed06]

Originally Posted by 0ldhippie

I'm ready to to do the top end on my S - SMed. Got 39mm FCR, mrd, Cyl works BB and Old stage 2 hot cams. Thinking wiseco valves and new stock springs + timing chain. Do ya think the wiceos and stock springs will hold up? Are the cams enough? Or should I go with some hotter web cams? Street only and I'm on the E limiter alot.

Yeah the cams will be fine for a big bore kit. The wiseco valves have held up well for the same setup for many fellas. One fella has 20k on em and they are still in spec.

[Gadget678]

Originally Posted by BugsyGS

I'm looking to put handgaurds on my 04' DRZs. More for wind and cold protection than off road bangin' around. Any suggestions? I was looking at the Barkbusters Storm model.

At the risk of (almost) cross posting.... I'd been wondering the same thing. My bike already had the Barkbuster ego's, but don't offer much protection from the elements.
Early in December I stumbled across these on ebay for under $20.... The outer ends are not secured in these shots.

[ifixfords]

Here are a couple of pics of the DRZ in its natural state. This after a great two day weekend riding technical, muddy single track in Southern MD. Did a perfect endo into a stream bed resulting in broken screen on my gpsmap 60csx :(





DRZ400E tagged

[OBR650]

Hi All,

I want to replace the factory headlight and mounting brackets on my DR400, the whole set up is heavy and cumbersome.

Whats the best options out there, are Halogen lights the go these days and is there anything that is set up to plug straight in.

Looking forward to seeing what others are using.

Thanks.

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by ifixfords

Here are a couple of pics of the DRZ in its natural state. This after a great two day weekend riding technical, muddy single track in Southern MD. Did a perfect endo into a stream bed resulting in broken screen on my gpsmap 60csx :(





DRZ400E tagged

nice bike, but where's the video of the heals-up ?

watch it all or skip to 6:15 for mine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aidTeK4Ou8

[Gadget678]

Originally Posted by OBR650

Hi All,

I want to replace the factory headlight and mounting brackets on my DR400, the whole set up is heavy and cumbersome.

Whats the best options out there, are Halogen lights the go these days and is there anything that is set up to plug straight in.

Looking forward to seeing what others are using.

Thanks.

Halogen are good for instant light... But the HID's are fun. Anything will be lighter than the stock set-up.

Have a look here for some ideas: http://trailtech.net/light_comparison.html

[jeff_in_rc]

Originally Posted by kentnothstine

So, I've been looking at skid plates. Are there any bad one's or are there any that are more user friendly?

I think this looks like a good one from my search on here. I hear he's on here also.

http://www.ruggedrider.com/products.html

I have one of these on my bike and it is a great product! It came with the bolts and slipped on in minutes and is completely smooth on the bottom so it won't hang up on anything.

[jeff_in_rc]

Originally Posted by bobbed06

Did you happen to have a pic of that wiring setup?

I will try to get one in the next day or so, will that work??

[mtntrails]

Bone stock and in "like new" condition - 2003 Suzuki DR-Z 400E for sale...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=761776

[bobbed06]

Originally Posted by OBR650

Hi All,

I want to replace the factory headlight and mounting brackets on my DR400, the whole set up is heavy and cumbersome.

Whats the best options out there, are Halogen lights the go these days and is there anything that is set up to plug straight in.

Looking forward to seeing what others are using.

Thanks.

I tried the Trailtech X2 and felt that the design was a bit too Star Wars for the DRZ and its dated bodywork so I bought a Baja Designs Tecate Style. Saves several pounds and still looks proper on the DRZ.