The DR-Z400 thread

**ADVGD** · 10th June 2013, 21:08

Originally Posted by rigley

Just a quick question I have about the E onroad version, does it have a radiator fan?

Nope...

Originally Posted by rigley

is there anyone who makes a good light weight pannier rack system for the E version? Was thinking of fitting Wolfman Expedition series bags to them.

The Wolfman racks are probably your best option for the Wolfman Expedition bags, the bags have clips that correspond to slots in the racks, much easier getting both together. The racks are a good price and are made from 4130

**rigley** · 10th June 2013, 21:36

Originally Posted by ADVGD

Nope...

The Wolfman racks are probably your best option for the Wolfman Expedition bags, the bags have clips that correspond to slots in the racks, much easier getting both together. The bags are a good price and are made from 4130

Only one problem, they only do a side pannier rack for the S/SM model, I have the E with no rear sub frame/rear peg mounts?

**ADVGD** · 10th June 2013, 21:58

I thought I'd share an attempt at a 3X3 mod on a DRZ400 I saw on advrider. 10 out of 10 for giving it a go, but I think the chap missed the mark a little on this one

**ADVGD** · 10th June 2013, 22:04

Originally Posted by rigley

Only one problem, they only do a side pannier rack for the S/SM model, I have the E with no rear sub frame/rear peg mounts?

Most racks on the market are for S/SM subframes. You can use the Wolfman racks and mod your subframe, if you don't tig weld then your local engineer should only charge around $80 to bang on a lug each side to mount the lower frame arms to.

Extra lug for Wolfman racks. More info here DRZ400 build

**rigley** · 10th June 2013, 22:08

Originally Posted by ADVGD

I thought I'd share an attempt at a 3X3 mod on a DRZ400 I saw on advrider. 10 out of 10 for giving it a go, but I think the chap missed the mark a little on this one

Looks like a good place to put your pet Gerbil in

**rigley** · 10th June 2013, 22:10

Originally Posted by ADVGD

Most racks on the market are for S/SM subframes. You can use the Wolfman racks and mod your subframe, if you don't tig weld then your local engineer should only charge around $80 to bang on a lug each side to mount the lower frame arms to.

Extra lug for Wolfman racks. More info here DRZ400 build

Great, that was the info I was looking for.

Cheers

**irsh** · 11th June 2013, 13:45

Originally Posted by topo

It's your sidestand cutout switch, either add a heavy spring or do what everyone else does and cut it out of the loom and join the wires together for happy motoring (use a bungey cord to hold the sidestand up on a test ride too check before making any changes).

You may be right mate , just started the bike and stand is very wobbly . just a slight nudge with my foot and she cuts out . that's in first with the clutch in . so essentially what it could be doing when i hit some rough terrain or water is cutting and crash starting itself . will try sort the stand first and see how she goes .
cheers

**topo** · 11th June 2013, 18:22

Originally Posted by irsh

You may be right mate , just started the bike and stand is very wobbly . just a slight nudge with my foot and she cuts out . that's in first with the clutch in . so essentially what it could be doing when i hit some rough terrain or water is cutting and crash starting itself . will try sort the stand first and see how she goes .
cheers

Yip thats the problem alright then, if your new to the drz then i'd strongly recomend you get on thumpertalk and do the common fixes that are stickied.

**NordieBoy** · 11th June 2013, 19:21

Worse is a sticky stand.
Go through a dip and the stand drops slightly. And stays dropped. Engine dies...

Cue muttering...

**Padmei** · 16th June 2013, 12:06

My DRZ is back on the market again if anyone knows of anyone looking for one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-604829231.htm

**Crim** · 16th June 2013, 18:32

you want a klr again , don't you?

**Padmei** · 16th June 2013, 19:22

Originally Posted by Crim

you want a klr again , don't you?

No but I still love them. I actually want a lot of crap but also another lifetime to use it all.

**neels** · 16th June 2013, 20:36

Can anyone tell me where ventura pack rack brackets mount on a 2000 E model? Am thinking of buying some (the rack itself is the same as my ducati so easy for swapsies) but I seem to have a lot of stripped bolt holes in the rear subframe on mine so don't want to spend money if the mountings aint gonna work.

**dino3310** · 17th June 2013, 09:02

Originally Posted by ADVGD

I thought I'd share an attempt at a 3X3 mod on a DRZ400 I saw on advrider. 10 out of 10 for giving it a go, but I think the chap missed the mark a little on this one

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I used these on the XR... worked bloody well and look the part to http://www.sportspro.co.nz/products/...nt-6-pack.aspx