[Discussion] DRZ 400 SM

[ulysses_sc]

Quick question on MCTT periodic adjustments.

 

If I'm not wrong, the correct way to adjust a MCTT is to remove the cam cover, adjust the tensioner to achieve the desired amount of chain slack.

 

How many of us here actually do that?

[PeRiLoUs]

The most useless design ever invented in my humble opinion/

 

Just drop the bike and mirror is also gone along with the handguard.

 

Haha true enuff.

 

juz curious, is there any for drz?

[danielsin2]

Haha true enuff.

 

juz curious, is there any for drz?

 

Thumpertalk and Ebay UK has if i rmb correctly, maybe try google-ing it for more info.

[forestlaw]

Hi All,

Where do you guys get those coloured case savers (Blue, Red, Gold etc) other than those Carbon fibre ?

[fatboypin]

Haha true enuff.

 

juz curious, is there any for drz?

 

not sure whether available here, but i have seen some that are attached to the bar ends from the rizoma catalogue - very much like those fixed on mountain bikes when younger. well, those are the closest i can think of if u are hunting for hm-lookalikes.

 

as a driver, i am always worried abt the wider bikes hitting the side mirrors as they slip inbetween cars. while the hm mirrors look cool (and perhaps that's all there is to those flippers), it adds to the unnecessary width. spore roads are already crowded enough. and this is just my humble opinion.

[banana90]

jus went to flush my coolent last week. my mechanic fill in the coolent till veri full. is it bad or good. now the bottle is 3/4 full of coolent.

[blacklust]

hi guys...wana ask the opinion of the veteran zee riders,

i just bought a 2nd hand drz from asphoon...everythings looks stock but the just now i went to take a thorough look on my bike n notice that i have a delta header but with stock pipe...izzit possible that i just get the delta endcan only? n will it affect my bike performance if i just leave it like this?

sorry for asking soo much im a newbie drz rider. hope u guys can give ur opinion n some pointers maybe? =D

[Raptor]

jus went to flush my coolent last week. my mechanic fill in the coolent till veri full. is it bad or good. now the bottle is 3/4 full of coolent.

 

Just drain out the reservoir till its half full.. that is the proper level to keep it at.

[biting_point]

hi guys...wana ask the opinion of the veteran zee riders,

i just bought a 2nd hand drz from asphoon...everythings looks stock but the just now i went to take a thorough look on my bike n notice that i have a delta header but with stock pipe...izzit possible that i just get the delta endcan only? n will it affect my bike performance if i just leave it like this?

sorry for asking soo much im a newbie drz rider. hope u guys can give ur opinion n some pointers maybe? =D

 

It's normal.. The header will not affect muchh performance in this case..

 

Read the my FAQ for more info on exhaust..

I believe I cover quite extensively on it..

Any questions ask here..

[Fried Rice]

whats the general price for 03, 04, 05 and 06 drz? anyone here selling? i dun really see older drz around

[biting_point]

whats the general price for 03, 04, 05 and 06 drz? anyone here selling? i dun really see older drz around

 

Production of DRZ starts from year2000, since then there's isn't much changes to the engine except for some emission and powercut..

 

04 and below will be E model, it comes with offroad rims.. No more E models is registered after 04..

05 till now is SM models.. Only SM models comes withh inverted forks..

 

A 02 E model with motard rims and inverted fork was sold at $7K after renewing COE..

05 model with minimum accessories should be abt 8K..

 

The funny thing abt scrambler/motards is that they dun depreciate that much compared to sportsbike.. A sportsbike will lose half of its price by yyear 3 due to the newer models coming out every year..

 

For DRZ, its been the same look for 10 years..

[sibingai]

guys, i need a stiffer spring rate(rear) from the stock ones. any advice????

[Raptor]

guys, i need a stiffer spring rate(rear) from the stock ones. any advice????

 

The spring can be adjusted harder. If you have tried that already then you would need to get a spring with a stiffer rating.

[blacklust]

so i just can get the slip on delta exhaust? how much will it cost? n where can i purchase 1? kinda interested in the old version delta though i wonder i can get that... =) thnx bro for your opinion im kinda not sure to mix n match with other brands after reading ur FAQ

[SparkerS1]

Some additional tips:

 

Things to take note when buying bike:

1. Compare the insurance prices

2. Compare the parts availability and waiting time

3. The shops/mechanics that can repair the bike

4. Resale value of the bikes

5. Sitting posture for rider & pillion

 

 

Need to run in the engine first during the required running-in period after overhaul, change the engine oil n oil filter at required intervals, you can feel the surge of power once the engine has been broken in, then can wack the bike.

 

Bikes manufactured recent yrs have higher tolerance level thus seldom have the need for overhaul.

 

Improper modification of bikes might caused pre-mature damaged/spoilt thus having the need to overhaul and replaced faulty components.

 

 

Wat to look out for if you feel vibration when riding.

1. Wheel bearings

2. Steering cone bearing

3. Fork oil (Time to service fork)

4. Check for loose chain or worn-out sprockets

5. Rear shocks too soft (Time to change the shocks or rebuild them)

6. Check tire pressure.

[banana90]

can we mod or stock rim to tubeless???

[Fried Rice]

Production of DRZ starts from year2000, since then there's isn't much changes to the engine except for some emission and powercut..

 

04 and below will be E model, it comes with offroad rims.. No more E models is registered after 04..

05 till now is SM models.. Only SM models comes withh inverted forks..

 

A 02 E model with motard rims and inverted fork was sold at $7K after renewing COE..

05 model with minimum accessories should be abt 8K..

 

The funny thing abt scrambler/motards is that they dun depreciate that much compared to sportsbike.. A sportsbike will lose half of its price by yyear 3 due to the newer models coming out every year..

 

For DRZ, its been the same look for 10 years..

 

thanks for the very detailed information.

 

looks like i must start saving more if i want to buy a drz

[biting_point]

DRZ.. the same after 10 years!!

 

 

 

 

The above video is actually done by my friend after he saw this..

 

LOL..

[adultfilmlegend]

Hey all: I am looking for a new DRZ. If you have a good dealer to recommend, please PM me. Thanks!

[sibingai]

The spring can be adjusted harder. If you have tried that already then you would need to get a spring with a stiffer rating.

 

thanks Enchik,

 

will be bringing my Z dwn to ur place to seek advise soon. ive harden e spring,put when in PG,it still wobbles(up n dwn) even after the suspension(stock) was set up

[noahkarim]

hey just question regarding exhausts.. if let's say I buy a slip on LV and using gpr legal exhaust header will it still be legal? cos I'm getting my zee and it comes with gpr full system (not the gpe type). but I plan to change exhaust (maybe) or is this a good enough exhaust? cos bike will just be for commuting. thanks bros..

[Shamsui87]

Hi..im New here..i have a drz 08 and had just changed my Acct to Mcct..in fact just today..from this post i see that its not good to do it..in fact i think im gona change it back..will it affect any parts?..and does anyone knew if i can trade it in or doea anyone here interested to buy it?..i have receipts to show..and really hwlpful info here!..

[noahkarim]

Hi..im New here..i have a drz 08 and had just changed my Acct to Mcct..in fact just today..from this post i see that its not good to do it..in fact i think im gona change it back..will it affect any parts?..and does anyone knew if i can trade it in or doea anyone here interested to buy it?..i have receipts to show..and really hwlpful info here!..

 

from what i read here, the older models of the ACCT are the ones which have the problems and needs to change to MCCT. But i dont think it will do any harm if u use the mcct either. lets just wait for someone to reply yea

[biting_point]

hey just question regarding exhausts.. if let's say I buy a slip on LV and using gpr legal exhaust header will it still be legal? cos I'm getting my zee and it comes with gpr full system (not the gpe type). but I plan to change exhaust (maybe) or is this a good enough exhaust? cos bike will just be for commuting. thanks bros..

 

why mix and match?? most of the street legal exhaust (even when mix and match) will not give any big differences in power..

but in your case of mix and match, when law catches up with you, you will be fined $500 for modifying your street legal exhaust.. just use whatever that comes with your bike now, and save up for some other full system like LV full system (new type with CF endcap) or Yoshi full system..

 

Hi..im New here..i have a drz 08 and had just changed my Acct to Mcct..in fact just today..from this post i see that its not good to do it..in fact i think im gona change it back..will it affect any parts?..and does anyone knew if i can trade it in or doea anyone here interested to buy it?..i have receipts to show..and really hwlpful info here!..

 

seriously, why change back..? which part of this thread says it's not good to change it to MCCT???

just continue using the MCCT for abt another 6 mths then change your cam chain..

 

MCCT works best when used on a new bike (with new cam chain).. it gives constant tension/slack to the cam chain, unlike ACCT which operates with a spring to give variable tension at different RPMs..

even you used the bike for just transport, MCCT is a good to have.. since you already got it install, dun bother to take it out.. it's not gonna do any harm if you dun race your bike..

[biting_point]

from what i read here, the older models of the ACCT are the ones which have the problems and needs to change to MCCT. But i dont think it will do any harm if u use the mcct either. lets just wait for someone to reply yea

 

you are right, but no one actually confirmed the fact that recent years ACCT works better..

for ease of mind, and for the price of the MCCT, it's a good to have to install..