[Discussion] DRZ 400 SM

[Blesser]

Hi guys

 

Just collected my bike from the shop.

Rather disappointed as some parts of the bike is rusty although it's a 1st hand bike. (Chain, the hole where you pour EO in, one of the screw on the front brake pump.)

 

Some questions:

1 - Is it normal for the bike to be super hot? I've rode CBR400 and SP before but this bike is the hottest so far.

 

2 - The hole to pour EO in, is rusty. It seems like it's part of the bike frame. Is there anything I can do about the rust at such a location?

 

The first time i got my drz was super hot like yours. My topped up some engine ICE and was fine afterwards. before it was totally empty O.O

[biting_point]

FLYWHEEL.

Can u guys help me on this.

 

.What does the 'lightweight' flywheel do to a drz?

.What does the 'heavyweight' flywheel do to a drz?

 

Thanks..

 

google it and lotsa answers will be shown..

here's some..

 

http://trailtech.net/motorcycle_flywheels.html

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/flywheel/how_a_lightweight_flywheel_works.htm

 

 

 

Hi guys

 

Just collected my bike from the shop.

Rather disappointed as some parts of the bike is rusty although it's a 1st hand bike. (Chain, the hole where you pour EO in, one of the screw on the front brake pump.)

 

Some questions:

1 - Is it normal for the bike to be super hot? I've rode CBR400 and SP before but this bike is the hottest so far.

 

2 - The hole to pour EO in, is rusty. It seems like it's part of the bike frame. Is there anything I can do about the rust at such a location?

 

you must be kidding!!

CBR ran cooler???

 

maybe you can try changing out the coolant..

all bikes will run hot if stationary..

 

DRZ's cooling is one of the most efficient ones.. as long as you are moving, it's good at cooling..

my 3 yrs of owning DRZ, not more than 10 times the coolant fan on..

 

during changing of EO, use some used EO to scrub with scotch-brite like blacktide had mentioned..

places like the part where the foot pegs are mounted also are more prone to rust..

get these areas scrubbed and regularly de-rust the areas..

else, you can always strip the whole bike and get the frame powdercoated again..

[xxmin_Naxx]

Hi, anybody here selling away ther stock drz mirrors? Plz do pm me. Thks

[zhiyuan]

Why is so many people buying stock mirrors?

[dany]

Why is so many people buying stock mirrors?

 

Not so sure about that.

But anyway, do let me about the stuff that i've asked if u want to sell it off.

Thanks

Pm me

[Blesser]

hey guys just checking how do you find out if the headlight is LTA approved? got this sweet looking one but not sure if its lta approved. any guys know bout this? hehe

 

http://www.easyparts.nl/showarticles_info/0118448136/0-1317-4-295-1073/Koplampunit_Cross_TNT_Dubbel_Verticaal_Halogeen_Zwart.html

[Az_itsme]

hey guys just checking how do you find out if the headlight is LTA approved? got this sweet looking one but not sure if its lta approved. any guys know bout this? hehe

 

http://www.easyparts.nl/showarticles_info/0118448136/0-1317-4-295-1073/Koplampunit_Cross_TNT_Dubbel_Verticaal_Halogeen_Zwart.html

 

tat headlight will make u a LTA magnet bro..be careful.. i got stop for using LEDS signal lights..how crap is tat..so this small things can attacrt them to make it to a bigger problem..cheers

[Az_itsme]

hey guys just checking how do you find out if the headlight is LTA approved? got this sweet looking one but not sure if its lta approved. any guys know bout this? hehe

 

http://www.easyparts.nl/showarticles_info/0118448136/0-1317-4-295-1073/Koplampunit_Cross_TNT_Dubbel_Verticaal_Halogeen_Zwart.html

 

tat headlight will make u a LTA magnet bro..be careful.. i got stop for using LEDS signal lights..how crap is tat..so this small things can attacrt them to make it to a bigger problem..cheers

[blacktide]

hey guys just checking how do you find out if the headlight is LTA approved? got this sweet looking one but not sure if its lta approved. any guys know bout this? hehe

 

http://www.easyparts.nl/showarticles_info/0118448136/0-1317-4-295-1073/Koplampunit_Cross_TNT_Dubbel_Verticaal_Halogeen_Zwart.html

 

Eh! This one "fragmasterkarl" is usin.. Lol.. Nice.. Why wud it be illegal? Cannot use normal bulb meh?

[ticks]

tat headlight will make u a LTA magnet bro..be careful.. i got stop for using LEDS signal lights..how crap is tat..so this small things can attacrt them to make it to a bigger problem..cheers

 

That is so absurd! Well not against u man but against the cop who arrested u..

[bongstar88]

hi all, some questions to ask since i know nuts abt my zee.

i read some remarks from previous post abt the new lv exhaust. which model is it referred to? any distinguish marks or so to differentiate the older and new?

cost compared to yoshi trioval is quite significant, worth the extra gees to get the yoshi?

and lastly taillight + rear mudguard, what other alternatives i have beside stock? so far i encountered none.

[blacktide]

hi all, some questions to ask since i know nuts abt my zee.

i read some remarks from previous post abt the new lv exhaust. which model is it referred to? any distinguish marks or so to differentiate the older and new?

cost compared to yoshi trioval is quite significant, worth the extra gees to get the yoshi?

and lastly taillight + rear mudguard, what other alternatives i have beside stock? so far i encountered none.

 

Hey bongsta, the new lv exhaust has a carbon fiber end cap. Its quite obvious when u see one.

 

I think which exhaust is worth it depends on ur budget and how much ur willing to spend for an exhaust. I had the same dillemma few weeks back and decided to go with the lv cos i got a very good deal for that.

 

For taillight, there are in fact other alternatives and i believe most riders out there are using. One such brand is the drc edge taillight. Cost ard 95-120. Diff shop diff price. No mudguard/rear fender. Another one is the no-brand one. Cost ard 60. No mudguard or rear fender cos blocked by ur no. plate

[blacktide]

hi all, some questions to ask since i know nuts abt my zee.

i read some remarks from previous post abt the new lv exhaust. which model is it referred to? any distinguish marks or so to differentiate the older and new?

cost compared to yoshi trioval is quite significant, worth the extra gees to get the yoshi?

and lastly taillight + rear mudguard, what other alternatives i have beside stock? so far i encountered none.

 

Eh and the yoshi is lighter. But like biting point told me, it produces the same tone as the new lv. Performance wise im not too sure but... Other than being lighter, how much power difference can a street legal exhaust get??

[bongstar88]

Thanx blacktide. I'm aware of the edge taillight but i'm more concern more on the mudguard. Wonder got nicer alternative. Abt the exhaust, i'm not particular abt performance. I still think the bike has more than enuff performance. I just love the shorter end can look of the tri oval.

[kmax]

thinking to sell my DRZ.. what would be the fair value ?

 

it's offroad E model with 28L tank, LV exhaust, COE just renewed...

[ticks]

Guys 2 things that's bugging me at the moment..

 

i) just noticed that my coolant tank is at 5% filled at the moment..how fast does the coolant evaporate? if ever it does..?Did do a long touring trip up north recently though.

ii) some kind of tingling sound when engine's cold..i mean on top of the normal rattly engine sound..but once it's warmed up the sound goes away...

 

Any kind soul to enlighten..?

 

thanks..

[Blesser]

Eh! This one "fragmasterkarl" is usin.. Lol.. Nice.. Why wud it be illegal? Cannot use normal bulb meh?

 

Ahah you're right mate!! that's fragmaster's headlight. looks awesome right?! but where he's from its street legal. honestly what makes it illegal -.- the brightness should meet lta regulations -.- this stinks!!

[Blesser]

hey guys btw. i'm selling off my scorpion fs. just curious delta or yoshi has more power for the zees?

[Blesser]

oh sry forget to add. as in street legal exhausts hehe

[Az_itsme]

have u read biting_points reviews or comments? the yoshi is the top street legal..delta barrel the new one is not straight thru as the older model of the deltas..if u are looking to save some money u can choose the new LV full system.. yoshi is full titanium and lighter..no worrying of rusts on ur header as well..

[blacktide]

Sellin off my older version of leo vince slip on guys.. Anyone interested? 350 nego! =)

[cwmike21]

Guys 2 things that's bugging me at the moment..

 

i) just noticed that my coolant tank is at 5% filled at the moment..how fast does the coolant evaporate? if ever it does..?Did do a long touring trip up north recently though.

ii) some kind of tingling sound when engine's cold..i mean on top of the normal rattly engine sound..but once it's warmed up the sound goes away...

 

Any kind soul to enlighten..?

 

thanks..

 

bro ticks, i think the tickling sound is cos the engine is cold and the engine oil inside has not moven ard yet, after the EO starts to move ard the engine parts, which by then the bike has warmed up, the sound shd be gone. i think its common among bikes

[ticks]

bro ticks, i think the tickling sound is cos the engine is cold and the engine oil inside has not moven ard yet, after the EO starts to move ard the engine parts, which by then the bike has warmed up, the sound shd be gone. i think its common among bikes

 

Hey man thanks alot for the tip. Yea i was considering that also but could it be time for valve clearance?

[ticks]

double double post

[Blesser]

shoot i just saw his post. sry ahah but damnd delta 4 isnt straight thru?! i was told by a friend that it was :'( and worst too it sounds stock?! @.@ my thoughts of changing to delta has been popped. destroyed! ahah

but yoshi is pretty expensive :S + i'm still new to the bike. still abusing hehe and dont wanna dmg the exhaust. will probably cry ahah. any other exhaust you guys could recommend? instead of lv. i somehow dont find it gd =/