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    Hi all, my DRZ is due for a oil change. Being this is the first change I'll be doing. Now its the first dry sump bike ive owned.....is it as easy as draining the frame and sump, filter change......refill the frame run and top up? What I'm worried about is the initial start up, is there any way to purge the oil?

    Any tips to be aware of? Thanks


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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddha#81 View Post

    Any tips to be aware of? Thanks

    http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=665513

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    great link thanks....confirmed what i was thinking!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddha#81 View Post
    What I'm worried about is the initial start up, is there any way to purge the oil?
    I allways crank the engine over for about 30 seconds with the kill switch off to get the oil filter housing filled with oil and a small amount of oil pressure up.

    Most engine manufacturers will tell you that the majority of engine wear occurrs at start up, before the oil has had a chance to fully circulate.
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    http://www.bikeforce.co.nz/brochure.htm

    Here's a link to a 2002 Suzuki Summerfest brochure, that shows the DR-Z400, DR-Z400E and DR-Z400S all being sold here new, check out those prices! All except the RG150 and FXR150 are cheaper now!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Willdat? View Post
    http://www.bikeforce.co.nz/brochure.htm

    Here's a link to a 2002 Suzuki Summerfest brochure, that shows the DR-Z400, DR-Z400E and DR-Z400S all being sold here new, check out those prices! All except the RG150 and FXR150 are cheaper now!
    Yep, Jesus, $12,995 for the DRZ-E. How we love the Kiwi $$ being strong!

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyFrog View Post
    Yep, Jesus, $12,995 for the DRZ-E. How we love the Kiwi $$ being strong!
    That's bullshit expensive right there!
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    I'm trhinking of changing my DRZ 400 sm to a 21 front? Anyone got any thoughts on that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by twisty View Post
    I'm trhinking of changing my DRZ 400 sm to a 21 front? Anyone got any thoughts on that?
    Works well.
    Nerdneh did it on his to good effect.

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    Do you need to change the forks as well?

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    OK, a few more goodies thrown in.

    Road wheels

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-237305103.htm

    They don't fit the 650.

    I bought them off a guy who raced a DRZ400 (not this bike). Tyres are shit so I never really used them.
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    I'd be messaging Ital916 on here, he's looking for something like this for around that price i believe


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    Quote Originally Posted by twisty View Post
    I'm trhinking of changing my DRZ 400 sm to a 21 front? Anyone got any thoughts on that?
    NO problem. Just get a DRZ wheel, bolt motard disc on, then you're away.
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    hey ive got one bash plate left

    for the drz400 i want it gone its just been sitting there someone must need one chec it out will let it go for $130http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1997860

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    Quote Originally Posted by gpcustom View Post
    for the drz400 i want it gone its just been sitting there someone must need one chec it out will let it go for $130http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1997860
    I have sent you a pm re: the bash plate

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