DRZ400 Adv build

[k14]

Awesome bikes bro. Nothing you need to do to turn it into a solid reliable bike - it already is! WRT your HID light, I rode my 400 in the DB1K with a 55/100W (however it reads - it was 100W on full beam) replacement bulb and that was awesome but I also fitted a HID spotlight which was killer bright. From memory I had to run the HID with the main light on dip due to the alternator output.

I miss my DRZ.

I've already bought a cheap kit off ebay ($55 iirc) which fits in the std headlight housing. Not 100% wof legit but I am not too worried about that. Getting more than the std light output is something I am keen to improve. To say it is crap is an understatement. I will see how it goes and look at other options if it isn't up to the task.

[Woodman]

[QUOTE=k14;1130086615]I've searched on every forum I can find and there is no consensus over which is better. I came to the conclusion that the Clarke was better because it didn't have the tank where the shrouds would be. I thought that would risk the tank getting damaged if you dropped the bike? Or is the plastic strong enough to hit a rock/tree branch and not have a worry about being punctured? /QUOTE]

Not a DRZ but my KLR has a IMS tank that eliminates the radiator shrouds. I have dropped the bike countless times and the tank does a wonderful job of protecting the radiator etc. It has never punctured but there are some garks.

One thing to look out for when you are considering the capacity is how much of the gas in the tank is useable.

[andy mac]

Likewise the Safari on my WRR (has many garks) and protects the radiator so well that (next time) I wouldn't use an alloy radiator guard.

Your DRZ needs case savers installed NOW. During the weekend enduro a DRZ cracked its case & was run without oil until it started making terminal noises!

[zeRax]

i had some good garks on my 28 litre safari tank,, tough as nails good stuff.

[timmehpwr]

http://www.bboffroad.com.au/drz_400.htm

had all BB products on my klx400; case guards, radiator guards, bash plate... made it one mean machine

[Tony W]

Where have you found the best value for tanks? Ican'tseem to get thru to the safari tanks site to see what their prices are.

Safari are ridiculously expensive

[Tony W]

Oh yeah, that is probably the perfect size but is over twice the price of the 16L clarke so I am just going to get the clarke.

I have a Clarke, and it is choice. 435km to empty !
Get one.

[Tony W]

Genuine BARKBUSTERS are the most important thing you can buy.
Trust me

[k14]

Safari are ridiculously expensive

And that is a shame cause it looks like they are the best for the job.

I have done a lot more research in regards to tanks and I am still just as confused. It seems that the listed capacities and the actual amount of fuel they fit are two different things. Then there are some tanks that only fit the DRZ400S or vice versa, the whole thing is clear as mud.

The clarke is still top of the list but I have been looking at the acerbis too. Although the IMS that nordieboy suggested still has merit, although with some reservations. Firstly there are a lot of reports on ADV rider and thumpertalk about poor fitting and not being able to fit around the radiator properly. So with that in mind the clarke is top of the list, surely? Well no, it is listed on the justgastanks website as only 3.6 gallons for the DRZ400E and 3.9 for the S. So that means I would sacrifice around 1L over the IMS. Then the acerbis is listed as 4.2 gallons but on the justgastanks site it says it only fits 3.7 gallons. I was really wanting 15L minimum and if the clarke is indeed 3.6 gallons I am back where I started. I did find a few guys saying the safari that is listed as 17L actually fits closer to 20L although I think there is some dead space where the petrol sits lower than carb and thus can't be used.

It's a real pity that the safari tank isn't closer to the $500 mark. I'd be quite happy to pay that but $700 is just not good value for money. If the acerbis is in fact 15-16L I will probably go for that but if not then I am still on the fence.

[k14]

I have a Clarke, and it is choice. 435km to empty !
Get one.

Is that on an E model or the SM? What model tank did you get? Was it the one for the S or E? How many liters does it fit??

[Tony W]

Is that on an E model or the SM? What model tank did you get? Was it the one for the S or E? How many liters does it fit??

For the S model. 14.75L when brand new, but 16L on the next fill.
Evidently it's normal for them to expand naturally.
Zoom onto my site for pics.

[topo]

I have a Clarke, and it is choice. 435km to empty !
Get one.

thats over 27km/l (assuming it's a 16ltr tank), i struggle to get over 11km/l in xc's and anything over 17.5km/l while "adv" riding i consider a bonus. whats your secret?

[Tony W]

thats over 27km/l (assuming it's a 16ltr tank), i struggle to get over 11km/l in xc's and anything over 17.5km/l while "adv" riding i consider a bonus. whats your secret?

My best is 30km/l on SH1.
My bike is frugal and more powerful ever since I opened up the muffler and airbox.
Also I ride really slowly and carefully, as some who may remember me, will attest to.

[buggsubique]

During the weekend enduro a DRZ cracked its case & was run without oil until it started making terminal noises!

THat's why I've installed the warning buzzer on my AT, paralleled off the oil light.

[k14]

thats over 27km/l (assuming it's a 16ltr tank), i struggle to get over 11km/l in xc's and anything over 17.5km/l while "adv" riding i consider a bonus. whats your secret?

He has an SM which I believe has the CV carb whereas the E models that are most common in NZ have the FCR carb which produces iirc 5-7hp more but at the expense of fuel economy. If I could get 300km out of my one I'd be happy. It has an FMF pipe which I am guessing won't do anything for fuel economy.