Show us your drz400sm

[BikeLifeNZ]

Post up a pic.. list the mods.. show it off.. haha

[neil.]

I will, when i get one.

Just have to find one to test ride first, or even look at, without driving for bloody 200km. nobody has these things in stock round here. (waikato)

[Scubbo]

just go look at a DRZ400E and then think, if the engine was less responsive and a bit slower and boring, i'd be riding the SM.

[Scubbo]

seriously such a good price still -- http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1218118803.htm

buy that an spend $1000 on some motard rims/tires and have the best of both worlds - about $80 off ebay for a SM speed-o-drive thingy for front wheel, easy to swap on and off the cable when you swap wheel sets.... still work out the same price as the SM on its own but more fun bike

just say'n ^_^

[neil.]

i did consider it.... there is also one in Paeroa (dealer) which i think is the same price, with ORC included.

[SVboy]

just go look at a DRZ400E and then think, if the engine was less responsive and a bit slower and boring, i'd be riding the SM.

I disagree. The trail biased suspension needs loads spent on it to make it more road friendly. Easier and cheaper to add a bit more power to an SM.

[Scubbo]

having owned all 3 types, I disagree about the suspension, all you need to make it more road friendly is stiffer springs which are what? 80usd? and 20 mins work? even with sloppy trail suspension, had no problems doing corners on my E with full aggressive knobblies both on and off road (top speed of a DRZ is so low not like you need superbike suspension to do 140kph tops)

anyway, good luck! they're a great bike if not a tad weird in the ergonomics for taller riders and very high seat height for short riders

[rogson]

2008 - owned from new.
Mods:
Athena big bore kit
FCR39MX carb
Full Yoshi exhaust system
Hot Cams cams
Clarke long range tank
Seat lowered and widened for comfort
Set of SM Pro dirt wheels for adventure rides
Acerbis enduro headlight
Zeta handguards

Done 36,000km - runs like new.

[FlangMasterJ]

Is it totally necessary to have a cush drive hub if you were to throw a motard setup on a DRZ400?

[SVboy]

Is it totally necessary to have a cush drive hub if you were to throw a motard setup on a DRZ400?


A STD DRZsm does not have a cush drive.

[FlangMasterJ]

A STD DRZsm does not have a cush drive.

Oh well there you go. Cheers.

[roleyrev]

I Spent a lot of time thinking about what I'd like. I have no requirement for it being anything other than a fun bike - which it is in spades. I have a black B&B bash plate and Zeta Handguards (fitted after photos). Next is the emissions removal followed by the 3 x 3 mod and a rejet. I'll get to tail at some point and fix the ugly tail light and indicators - the Zeta guards have indicators inbuilt - so we are sweet for the front. Main buying motives - for the type of bike it has great maintenance intervals, super fun to ride (always more fun to ride a slow bike fast) and has a go anywhere attitude. Perfect for riding all over Banks penisular (mainly the back roads). Yay

[FlangMasterJ]

I bought a stock standard 2006 DRZ400SM yesterday fellas. 12000k on the clock. First upgrade will be a GPR slip-on.


Is there anyone in the Wellington region who specializes in the DRZ mods? Like a member who could help a dude out?

[SVboy]

The 3x3 airbox mod is shown well on Utube. Jetting the carb-jet sizes are easily found on Thumpertalk or Supermotojunkie. Manual CCT is easy. Not confident? Let a good bike shop do the jetting and CCT.

[FlangMasterJ]

Team is the DRZ400E exhaust systems compatible with the DRZ400SM?


Edit: Apparently it is possible you just have to remove the right passenger peg and use one of those bolt holes to mount the pipe.

[FlangMasterJ]

Fuck it. Bought it anyway. $300NZD for the full system.

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[FlangMasterJ]

What's a good replacement handlebar for the 400SM? These stock ones fell pretty horrid.

[scott411]

What's a good replacement handlebar for the 400SM? These stock ones fell pretty horrid.

renthal Jimmy Button Bend, tallest they do, the DRZ always had low bars,

[FlangMasterJ]

renthal Jimmy Button Bend, tallest they do, the DRZ always had low bars,

Cheers Scott. I went with the RM High bar by Artrax plus some 7/8" to 1 1/8" adapters. Should be a good height.

While you're here do you know where I can find a 400E header preferably used? Assuming it's compatible with the 400SM inlet.

[scott411]

Cheers Scott. I went with the RM High bar by Artrax plus some 7/8" to 1 1/8" adapters. Should be a good height.

While you're here do you know where I can find a 400E header preferably used? Assuming it's compatible with the 400SM inlet.

not sure where you would find one of those, try Bailey Motorcycles in Hawera, used to be a good source for enduro stuff,

[FlangMasterJ]

I've just ordered an FMF powerbomb knock off stainless steel header from Aliexpress. Appx. $100NZD. We'll see how that goes.


Installed my RM High bars, 7/8" to 1 1/8" mounts, grips and pivot levers today. I had to move the ignition from where it was mounted on the bar mounts to beside the speedo/tacho. It's a bit of a pain to get to but looks tidy. Also had to drill a couple of 5mm holes in the bars for the locating lugs for both the kill switch and indicator cluster.

Now the stock bar ends (which are some kind of dark matter because they weigh a pound a piece) are they really necessary? I'm assuming they're there to reduce movement/vibration?


Looking tidier. I have a few more bits and bobs in mind. A KLX450R headlight, LED indicators and some under bar mirrors.

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[SVboy]

The heavy bar ends help kill vibes. Let us know how the header works out.

[FlangMasterJ]

Sheeeeit I didn't realise how much of a change swapping the bars, levers and throttle tube out would make. It turned a bike that felt sluggish and boat like into something that a motard should feel like. Now I can ride it aggressively and flick it about far easier.

I just can't wait to get the better flowing system on it.

[FlangMasterJ]

Alright another noob question. I got my 400E header today now does the midpipe slip inside this or go over it?

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[flashg]

How you have it in the picture is correct.

[FlangMasterJ]

How you have it in the picture is correct.

Cheers it just seemed really tight. Is it common practice to have to open that end up further to push the header in?

[cods4]

Cheers it just seemed really tight. Is it common practice to have to open that end up further to push the header in?

Normally this connection is relatively loose. I.e you could pull them apart by hand just by wiggling and twisting the two pieces

[FlangMasterJ]

Normally this connection is relatively loose. I.e you could pull them apart by hand just by wiggling and twisting the two pieces

That's about as far as I could get it by hand in that picture.

[flashg]

Normally this connection is relatively loose. I.e you could pull them apart by hand just by wiggling and twisting the two pieces
This has also been my experience.
It appears the "swayging" machine used to expand the pipe is worn or not adjusted properly. Some exhaust places have these machines. Measure the pipe and make some phone calls. It's a two minute job with the right equipment. Should cost fuck all. Take both pipes with you.

[FlangMasterJ]

Thanks to the guys down at TSS Red Baron the system has been installed. Sounds great.

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[FlangMasterJ]

What gearing are you guys running on your 400's? I took mine on the motorway for the first time on Sunday and it was screaming at 115kph. I believe my rear is a 41T sprocket. You recommend going back to the 39?

[Mudwiggle]

Hi all.

I've a 400e and I'm wanting to try the SM side of life. Any of you have a set of SM wheels/tyres that are just lying around?


Cheers

MW

[SVboy]

What gearing are you guys running on your 400's? I took mine on the motorway for the first time on Sunday and it was screaming at 115kph. I believe my rear is a 41T sprocket. You recommend going back to the 39?

I experimented with a 39 and a 42 iirc. Went back to factory. Sell you a hardly used 39 if you want!

[FlangMasterJ]

I experimented with a 39 and a 42 iirc. Went back to factory. Sell you a hardly used 39 if you want!

I'll keep that in mind SV. The previous owner did send me the original sprocket. Just need to check that it's 39. Getting passed by Starlets and Notes was embarrassing.

[FlangMasterJ]

Hi all.

I've a 400e and I'm wanting to try the SM side of life. Any of you have a set of SM wheels/tyres that are just lying around?


Cheers

MW

Gumtree (the Aussie TradeMe equivalent) always has lots of DRZ parts.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/stafford/motorcycle-scooter-parts/drz-400-motard-rims/1154810222

[FlangMasterJ]

Who has upgraded to the FCR39mm carb? Worthwhile mod?

[FlangMasterJ]

Not mine, a guy on Thumpertalk. He painted it with Dupli-Color hi-build fleet coating. Looks the balls.

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[moemobile]

My new bike on the first ride.

[FlangMasterJ]

Nice! How are you finding it?


Welcome to the forum.

[roleyrev]

Hi,
I have heard that the FCR39 is the carb to have, I priced one and then decided that fuel injection was the way to go!
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The bike runs great (after some tuning) the TB is a Keihin 38MM item from a QUAD. I have a full Yoshi RS2 exhaust. I run a wideband O2 sensor and use a MicroSquirt ECU

Cheers
John