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The Ultimate DRZ-400SM Thread - Mods, Tips and Tricks

VERY nice bike:thumbup

I cleaned off the rear turn signals
and got the 12 oclock labs board
much cleaner look-
sano baby!
(i'm really dating myself with that one)
 
stan23 said:
lol - it's all the love messages R3DSix keeps sending me. :p

Keeping this thread back on topic!

Let's ride!
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YES, that's what I'm saying!!!!!! *and Ogg too, see, join us!

Tomorrow, 10am, Snellbux, we're gonna get muddy!!!!!!!!!!

*teaser pic, tomorrow it'll be raining and super sloppy! cross between these two add/rain.

muddytard.jpg


wettard.jpg
 
stan23 said:
Congrats on the bike.

Motostrano in Redwood City can get you the sprocket. Or you can call Sprocket Specialists and have them make you one.

Be warned though, if you go 38 or 39, you may need a new chain, or cut a link off your current one.
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Thanks Stan. Damn this thread moves fast.

Riding the DRZ on I280 is not all that much fun, so I was just looking to take a few rpms off at 65-70 mph speeds. I called Motostrano but they didn't have 39t sprockets in stock, but maybe I can get one off BARF. I checked the gearcommander and it is 0.33" difference from 41t to 39t. Do you think it requires a chain link to be removed?

Otherwise the bike is a blast and great for evening rides out to Twin Peaks and Great Highway... It's tame on the hills and easy to negotiate in and out of my garage which is set off a steep grade. Wondering if I should have just gone to the KTM 690 but one thing at a time... :)
 
protokultur said:
Thanks Stan. Damn this thread moves fast.

Riding the DRZ on I280 is not all that much fun, so I was just looking to take a few rpms off at 65-70 mph speeds. I called Motostrano but they didn't have 39t sprockets in stock, but maybe I can get one off BARF. I checked the gearcommander and it is 0.33" difference from 41t to 39t. Do you think it requires a chain link to be removed?

Otherwise the bike is a blast and great for evening rides out to Twin Peaks and Great Highway... It's tame on the hills and easy to negotiate in and out of my garage which is set off a steep grade. Wondering if I should have just gone to the KTM 690 but one thing at a time... :)
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Where are you at in chain wear?
 
protokultur said:
Thanks Stan. Damn this thread moves fast.

Riding the DRZ on I280 is not all that much fun, so I was just looking to take a few rpms off at 65-70 mph speeds. I called Motostrano but they didn't have 39t sprockets in stock, but maybe I can get one off BARF. I checked the gearcommander and it is 0.33" difference from 41t to 39t. Do you think it requires a chain link to be removed?

Otherwise the bike is a blast and great for evening rides out to Twin Peaks and Great Highway... It's tame on the hills and easy to negotiate in and out of my garage which is set off a steep grade. Wondering if I should have just gone to the KTM 690 but one thing at a time... :)
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That really depends on how worn your chain is. You may have to move the slider block all the way to the back, and you'll still have too much slack on the chain.
 
It's brand new - bike has 200 miles now. I'll get the sprocket first, then decide.

Probably at this stage I can get away with the chain adjustment screws?
 
protokultur said:
It's brand new - bike has 200 miles now. I'll get the sprocket first, then decide.

Probably at this stage I can get away with the chain adjustment screws?
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You should be fine.

If you want to swing by my house (I live near my work) sometime, I can even install the sprocket for you.
 
stan23 said:
In my garage, safe and sound. I was thinking of riding it this week with the rain and all, but I didn't want to get it dirty.
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YOU need to hand in your man card and have the DRZ endorsement removed. Don't want to get it dirty. Hrmphh. :x
 
stan23 said:
You should be fine.

If you want to swing by my house (I live near my work) sometime, I can even install the sprocket for you.
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Cool, once I start riding it down here for work I will take you up on the offer. I'll bring beer. Hope you like imperial stout, cuz that's the only thing I drink. :staRang
 
I got a 39T and 44T JT sprocket from lytleracing/fleabay dealer (came to 62 bucks for both shipped). I tried the 44T ... w00t, awesome @ the riders up Tunitas and Kings Mountain.

I havent put on the 39T yet so dunno if i will have slack issues with the chain.

kerosene to clean chain and PJ1 to lube

Ohh - i got a vapor comp, zeta levers, supermoto fender ... and back & forth deciding to get the 18/21 wheel setup :dunno

Mike - u sliently organizing these mud rides? I am just cruising alone :( anything up recently?

nitromouse said:
go here:

http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?104620-38-tooth-rear-sprocket-for-DRZ

You might want to join smj if you haven't already:thumbup

longevity-don't know.

normally I use maxima chain wax, but am going to try this-
lots of folks use this and say no wear on sprockets-
blue can-lowe's has it:

http://www2.dupont.com/Products_and_Services/en_AU/products/safety_protection/teflon_lubs.html
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jamesschimmel said:
hmmm.. i havent heard anything about the plate pulling :wtf
but id be PISSED if they pulled my plate!
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This was a HUGE issue years ago. Husky paid a big fine too.. Any pre-'06 bikes had their plates pulled in CA.

That is why i'm surprised you still have yours. Did you buy it used, or did you have it from new?

Several barfers had their plates pulled as well.
 
stan23 said:
This was a HUGE issue years ago. Husky paid a big fine too.. Any pre-'06 bikes had their plates pulled in CA.

That is why i'm surprised you still have yours. Did you buy it used, or did you have it from new?

Several barfers had their plates pulled as well.
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Crazy! i had no idea. i bought it used back in fall and had no problems going through the DMV
 
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