He installed the ACT transmission, a Cylinder Works big bore kit plus all the recommended loctite fixes for the DRZ. Now on my second 400SM as someone else decided they would like my black 2007 model so took it from outside my front door, now have blue/white 2008 model & only difference is the brake fluid resevoir is slightly higher. I'm fine with burning a bit of oil, I just need to know to keep an eye on it. My mate's KTM 690's and 525EXC leave it behind of course. It did die on me once when a relay failed. Test of rinclusion in My Contributions, 20/02/2007. Open the 'Add Bike' form to be filled and mailed, Lists all previously published versions and added bikes, Open the mail form to subscribe to the 'Version Update list', Displays the new features per program version, Opens a mail form for asking questions or submitting comments, Report discovered gearing error in GC-database. It increases the max speed of each gear, without having to do any case-saver or chain guard grinding/modifications, and allows you to keep the stock chain (remove one more tooth to a 38T sprocket and you need to shorten your chain, probably to 109 or 108 links (unconfirmed, just my guess). The only real point to own a gixer was trackdays which happens like 2 or 3 times a year. The main comments are the thin, hard seat and the inability to reach 70mph on the motorway, but most users love their bikes. As a point of comparison Kawasaki KLR riders will often change the front sprocket size by 1 tooth in order to bias the KLR toward dirt or street, which is a far cry from the DRZ needing an equivalent 9 tooth change in order to make it suitable for dirt or street duty. You will always feel in control of the Suzuki which seems desperate to do what you ask of it within its limits. Around town it will blow a sportsbike to weeds no questions asked. When riding in more difficult terrain you will often find yourself either running too high RPMs in 1st gear or too low RPMs in 2nd gear. One leaky seal, sure, but 12 year old rubber is expected to fail.

Oh, and i was 3s faster compared to gixer around the local go-kart track first day I took it there. The 2nd chart above provides the answer to that question yes, you can. All summed up, for the type of riding I do (lots of highway and a fair amount of dirt) I wouldnt own a DRZ without the ACT gearset. So 70MPH = 7000 RPM. (Only for site supporters of version 5.0 - 6.3 !). I prefer this one here anyway. Driven USA MX Rear Sprocket 520 Suzuki DRZ400 & DRZ400SM (00-08), Shopping cart software by: Cynch Medical Device Repair Software. And can actually go off road. great write up. Bike" option. Which i can do myself. As they say, YMMV. Ok, I've changed the gearing spreadsheet a bit, made it accept multiple speed boxes (4/5/6sp) and to be selectable between kph and mph for those challenged by 20th century measurement units The updated DRZ spreadsheet can be found here still: That would depend on if excel files are still compatible with ones 5 years ago, and if the member who hasnt been active in since 2009 still lurks around on here :anim_peep: no issue with xls files working, just need nmilne to rehost. UPDATE: The best solution I came to for this is a 39T rear sprocket. If you had the bike loaded down and riding highway speed in 5th gear I think the bike might struggle maintaining speed trying to climb a long or steep hill. That would be the ideal solution. If you never managed a rolling stoppie in your life you will on this puppy, trust me on that one. The main area of concern when buying a used one is how much off-road it has done as the jolts and bangs can create issues. Excellent question. The ACT gears lowered the RPMs at highway speed, which helped reduce the buzz. Is 15/39 as smooth as 15/38? The AFR chart suggests it needs a rejet, which I suspected of course. H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. Since then, I've gone back to stock, but I've also added a big bore and done the 3x3. As the DR has fork gaiters it can be tricky to check the seals for leaks, however this is worth doing as it is a nuisance to have them replaced. If I could casually drop $650 on a new set of gears I wouldn't be riding a DRZ hahaha. For discussion of the Suzuki DRZ400 and Kawasaki KLX400, Press J to jump to the feed. The stock DRZ transmission is perfect for serious dirt riding if you are running the appropriate sprockets. If I decide that it's geared to low while on the trip I'll order a 38T rear sprocket and change it when I get back. section. I appreciate the great work you did on my DRZ motor and wanted to let other DRZ owners interested in this type of upgrade know where they could get it done with confidence. Texas Dual Sport Adventure Riding An Overview, Wind management adding a windscreen to the DRZ. There is nothing to be feared when it comes to basic maintenance on a DRZ and if you are at all bothered, there are loads of how-to videos online when it comes to the basics. Can easily be pepped up with the 3x3 mod. Thmuper, Date: Incredibly it's actually better with a pillion at speed because of the additional weight. As my article stated, the wide ratio transmission and the big bore kit transform the DRZ. When I first got my bike, the previous owner had installed a 38 tooth rear with the 15 still up front. Hi Edgall.. The ergos are perfect for city commuting and the bike feels almost weightless. And be careful with the tyres you pick as they make a huge difference to not only road noise but also the grip levels the more off-road targeted the less road grip and the noisier the ride. If you do not wish to place your order now you can enter in the quantity you wish to order and your zip code in the Q&A section below and we will respond with a quote. (Mods include a Scorpion end can, which on the dizzy, means that the only stock part of the pipe left is the header, as the stock muffler joins quite far down, by the cylinder.) With the new ACT wide ratio gears you are shifting into 5th about 60 mph and are able to run 80 mph at significantly lower RPMs and engine vibration. I had my DRZ dyno'd at 33bhp yesterday. Taped these up & it now runs fine (doesnt pull as strongly, but much quieter) Gixer wouldnt be even rideable after this one. This is a very reliable bike and while the build quality may not be that amazing, the fact the little Suzuki simply refuses to give up is what makes it special. It revs to high at 100kms and is very short in the lower gears. In any case, for the type of riding I do, I much prefer a larger gap between 4th and 5th than between 1st and 2nd (or 2nd and 3rd). You are very welcome. As an X/C it is brilliant: tarmac/off-road/tarmac/off-road is where this bike truely excelles. Nick. The fact there are so many DRZs still plodding about the UKs trails tells you all you need to know. amazing great for pulling around cars and can cruise quite well, i have had my drz for 7 years its a 2002 model. All the gearing talk but does anyone have a tach on a DRZ???? If you can get one for under 2000 you should be happy, but paying much over this mark is a bit silly when you consider you can get a Yamaha XT660R for 2500, which is just as rugged but has a bigger motor making it better for road riding, or a Honda CRF250L for about the same amount and they are superb bikes for light trail riding. My riding consists of a mix of paved and non-paved roads and, as any DRZ owner will confirm, you just cant get the right sprockets on the DRZ to meet the need. The DRZ-400S is the all-rounder. I can usually cruise 70mph at 7k rpm with stock gearing which is 15/41 I think. After testing the ACT gearset in the mountains of northeast Mexico I was happy to confirm that the gap between the ACT wide ratio gears is not excessively large. In all weathers without a single problem. It could also benefit from a belly pan . Mostly Im glad the motor turned out the way you envisioned it would. "In 2006 I bought myself an off road Susuki DR-Z400. And if you had enough on the street just jump off the tarmac and make your way through that lawn or park. So if you went with the wide ratio gears now and found the stock engine to be lacking it wouldnt be difficult to add a big bore kit. If you gear the bike so that it can comfortably run highway speeds (up to 70 mph) then it is geared much too high for serious dirt riding. The one thing I did notice during the initial break-in miles was that the gap between 4th and 5th gears is pretty large. Is this also the same for the 400 S, or would I need to change the primary drive ratio (2.960)? The comment about better wheelies was from me, but that's not likely to be relevant to the SM as I have a bunch of engine work in mine which makes this observation fairly specific. Just exactly what I was searching for. As it is fairly old and not that powerful, insurance is cheap on a DRZ and with 70mpg easily achievable, it isnt that costly to run either, especially if you do all your own servicing. You can thank my wife for letting me build this site Info on Advertising your product on the Gearing Commander web site. Around town is a joy, ultra agile and the high seat position gives a good all round view. It has all the settings in the data base for the 400 E. I have a SM with a 150/60-17 rear tyre (2.733) Final reduction ratio. ^roost. A 14 tooth sprocket will only cost you about $23, so through one on and see what you think, you can alway go back to your 13 if your don't satisfied. Could use another 50cc of motor. It was under a year old in 2012 Paid R45,000. Also someone commented in the top speed thread a drop to 39T on the rear seemed to help wheelies. I bought mine after owning a modded KMX 200, and it is without doubt light years ahead in terms of engine and suspension. I sold the DRZ a few years ago, after owning it for about 1.5 years. JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Negatives: A little heavy to lift back up when green laneing if you accidentally put it down!, Saddle not brilliantly comfortable for long periods of road riding. Also, seat is not the most comfortable on long journeys. (15-41 std. Have Bandit 1200 and Yam dt, but this is the bike I use for messing about on, quicker than you think, and safer not to annoy the plod more than you have to,. Its not a hardcore off-roader and you wouldnt say it belongs exclusively on the asphalt; its simply the ultimate compromise and is happy to do what you ask of it. The seat however, is unbearable, but depends on how bony or soft your backside is. Some are only applicable to fairly serious off-roaders. The best 39T deal currently available to my knowledge is the "JT Steel Rear Sprocket 39T Natural" with model number JTR808.39 1210-0688, currently on eBay here. Thanks for everyone's comments. It is a SK model, but had been fitted with Excel rims, Braking wavy discs, a Braking caliper,Renthal bars, Full Akrapovic titanium exhaust, bark busters, iridium mini indicators, Acerbis led rear light, and the number plate ends DRZ! I added the 16T front sprocket to my 2018 SM. Always been too busy hanging on to use the clutch with the original 14/47! Prior to beginning this project I had two concerns. This was a huge help. Get free owners or service manuals as Thank You gift for donating. Would I find myself in situations where I was going too fast for 4th gear but too slow to be in 5th gear? The ACT gearset only changes 2nd through 5th gear; 1st gear remains stock. Do the jobs yourself and it'll be cheap as chips. Love the look of it & as my first roadbike although nothing to compare against it handles great (although fell off on grass the other day). After examining the ACT info I decided they would likely work very well in an adventure bike and that this could be a really fun project. In town the gixer was cumbersome and intimidating and there are no nice twisty roads in the area where i live. You have a speedo (no fuel gauge), horn, lights and everything to be road legal and thats it. Much appreciated. In a heartbeat.

We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. Thats seems like it would really make the gearing taller for highway.you can probably cruise at 80 no problem, huh? If your riding consists of backroads and moderate dirt, then the stock DRZ transmission is just fine. 22,000km on the clock so it's been around the block a bit. I actually like the 13/47 combo, took me a while to get used to it though. If you're after a dirtbike-style city commuter but aren't planning to go anywhere near a trail, you could also consider a Yamaha WR250X. The DRZ almost demands to be dropped, dusted off and ragged again. How does the 38 do?

Im just curious about the real world differences, Im heavily thinking about doing what you did but add a 4mm stroker to the mix. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); HTML tags allowed in your comment:

, Texas Adventure Ride special edition: Nov 6-8, 2020, Junction, TX, Around the Bend: Mar 11 Mar 14, 2021, Big Bend / Terlingua, TX. If so how hard was it. When riding off-road the transmissions narrow gear ratios mean that you can always find the right gear for the conditions you are riding in and your skill level. Would the ACT gears allow you to run 14/47 to meet your dirt needs but still provide a high enough 5th gear for highway speeds? Gav. You dont get much as standard on a DRZ and aside from the helpful seat-mounted tool kit (which by now will probably have had its contents pilfered) and a degree of adjustability in its suspension (the preload can be altered at both ends) thats your lot. How to make an online secure donation using credit card or PayPal, Info on Motorcycle Gearing principles and change consequences, Some technical information on sprockets and chains. The stock DRZ S model tries to split the difference between the E and SM models by running a 15/44 sprocket combo, resulting in gearing that is simultaneously a bit too high for tough dirt riding and too low for sustained highway speeds. light, powerful, responsive, great ("X/C") suspension. Is this also the same for the 400 S, or would I need to change the primary drive ratio (2.960)? Buy another? Suspension is excellent esp on post 02 models as it is the same as that on the E model, Pre 02 models should be avoided due to soft soggy suspension. Your notes on the build and personal observations are very insightful..I have book marked this write up to point others to, when they ask about the ACT wide ratio gears and are they right for me: An eternally difficult question to answerAnd on occasion I have said yes, and the rider was not as enthusiastic as you were.. to each his own. Gives you speeds in different gears revs. Would the Wide ratio gears be sufficient on their own or would the power band be to stretched on the stock engine to pull through the wider gears?

when i bought it it had 2,000 miles on the clock.it has now done 10,000. for around town its exeptional the motor pulls well and is quick enough to get you ahead of the traffic the handling is very good but when cornering hard the front end tends to push out but is quite predictable 21 inch front wheel doesent help i have got bridgestone trail wing tyres which wear quickly and rubbish of road but good on road.high speed handling is nervous but ok when you get used to it the fuel consumption is about 60 mpg but if ridden carefully 75 mpg is possible reliability is good i have had to do the wheel bearings chain and sprockets and steering head bearings plus throttle and clutch cables but this was due to some plonker using a pressure washer to close to the seals.



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