The DR-Z400 thread

[Muzz67]

Hi ya nigelp, there are a number of options as many companies produce them for the DRZ400. One of them is the B&B Engineering Bash Plates, I've used them for years and haven't shifted as they do their job well.

I will however be trying a TMD Plastic Skid Plate on the next build as they look interesting.

You'll want to get her belly wrapped up as quick as possible, nothing puts a damper on the day like a cracked casing from a rock

You prob dome more k's on a DRZ than anyone ever,,,
What gearing do you use?
Cheers.

[nigelp]

GP Custom makes real good ones, sometimes sells on TardMe.
fit perfect, built like a brick shithouse too.

Yeah I tried them but the owner is off for an indefinite period of time and no ETA unfortunately - they did look good quality!

[RMOTO]

You prob dome more k's on a DRZ than anyone ever,,,
What gearing do you use?
Cheers.

Hi ya Muzz

A few kilometres on the clock now, and a smile with every kilometre racked up

I’ve tried numerous gearing combinations to find the best compromise for the DRZ400’s shallow gearbox cluster issue. I have settled with 15/44, this is tolerable for extended open road riding at 100 km/h and although off-road the clutch gets a hell of a hard time with being continual feathering in technical terrain, the gearing, albeit quite tall, will allow me to get a fully loaded bike up/down/through any Grade 5 track it's pointed.

Cheers

[Night Falcon]

Hi ya Muzz

A few kilometres on the clock now, and a smile with every kilometre racked up

I’ve tried numerous gearing combinations to find the best compromise for the DRZ400’s shallow gearbox cluster issue. I have settled with 15/44, this is tolerable for extended open road riding at 100 km/h and although off-road the clutch gets a hell of a hard time with being continual feathering in technical terrain, the gearing, albeit quite tall, will allow me to get a fully loaded bike up/down/through any Grade 5 track it's pointed.

Cheers

Gearing is so important isn't it! and like everything else in DS/adventure riding you have to try and find the right compromise. I'm looking for a bit more top end on my 530 but realize that's gonna loose some bottom. currently running 14/45 but will go to 15/45. wonder if a recluse would help the low end stalling Im expecting or go the cheaper option of upskilling my clutch control. The Clake clutch lever is getting great reviews so maybe I might get one......RRRR motorbikes, do you ever stop spending on em

[Muzz67]

Hi ya Muzz

A few kilometres on the clock now, and a smile with every kilometre racked up

I’ve tried numerous gearing combinations to find the best compromise for the DRZ400’s shallow gearbox cluster issue. I have settled with 15/44, this is tolerable for extended open road riding at 100 km/h and although off-road the clutch gets a hell of a hard time with being continual feathering in technical terrain, the gearing, albeit quite tall, will allow me to get a fully loaded bike up/down/through any Grade 5 track it's pointed.

Cheers

Have 15/43,, seems as good a compromise as any.
apparently someone has figured out how to modify a 3rd gear to provide an overdrive 5th.
might be worth a look next time it's in bits......

[merv]

Having spent an early life on XR Hondas I couldn't believe manufacturers producing bikes with the shallow gearbox cluster issue as RMOTO calls it. Way back in 2004 I looked at buying KTM EXC 250 or 350, the DRZ400 and on specs they had the same issue, so I settled on the WR250F which even though it was a 5 speed it had quite a good gear ratio spread but still nothing like the old Honda XR250.

Now I see the latest WR250F has a six speed box, but bugger me the first gear ratio is the same as mine and the sixth gear is the same ratio as mine's fifth gear WTF. They could have made it with a taller top gear to make the bike better for cruising between trickier bits of riding but no they just made it a closer ratio set of gears.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

heh, i just bought an SM...

2016, brand spanking new
its awesome

[nigelp]

Anyone want a SDG tall seat for the DRZ before I put it on trademe? I ordered the normal height and got sent a tall.

[Addo007]

Anyone want a SDG tall seat for the DRZ before I put it on trademe? I ordered the normal height and got sent a tall.

How much you looking for it?

[nigelp]

How much you looking for it?

Put it on trademe for no reserve so highest bidder gets it!

[Addo007]

Right - I have decided to get back into the bike game again after being bikeless for a few years and have my hands on a DRZ400e.

I am wanting to put a larger tank on it and almost thing 15ltrs may be too small. I know the seat is a limiting factor in how long you ride but I will also use as my hunting access machine for the tougher to reach areas so like the idea of decent range.

Any thoughts? I can get an IMS for $450 in NZ

Where can you get a IMS for $450 from if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

[nigelp]

Where can you get a IMS for $450 from if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

Just sent you a PM

[Addo007]

Just sent you a PM

Thanks mate, I can't send a PM on this site yet it would seem but I received yours, appreciate the info.

[Scubbo]

drz managed a 800km trip north over easter

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Bought a tail tidy, should be here in the next few days. Rejetting kit is waiting for post breakin service. Tt case saver plates installed, as well as some gold anodized levers to match colour scheme.

Turns out I won the auction for the sdg seat, so will be transferring the cash tomorrow :-)
Got my eyes on a couple of exhaust options, so should be able to pull the trigger on one of those before the end of the week.

Maaaaany mods waiting for post break in service, so next couple of weeks I shall be clocking up some kms to get it done yussss