[Discussion] DRZ 400 SM

[treyhatsu]

How about stock header with a legal end can ? Any restriction on this?

[feriosi]

How about stock header with a legal end can ? Any restriction on this?

 

Of course approved. Since only your end can comes with the cert, it should be fixed with a stock header.

[Totallywasted]

I chanced upon an LTA enforcement officer at a car park (he was locking up his bike and getting ready to head off for lunch or something) and asked him about this - whether it's an offence to mix-and-match exhaust headers and mufflers. He said that the only thing they look for is if both parts are certified.

 

The OneMotoring website says nothing about mixing and matching being an offence, only that exhaust systems need to be certified before they're approved for use. jxx's original post on this particular topic mentioned that he was using a non-certified header, which is the reason why he was fined.

 

TL;DR: only use certified exhaust systems or parts if you don't want to risk a fine.

[ticks]

Did u manage to ask him if LTA officers generally pull bikers over just to check for illegal modifications even though such modifications enhances safety?

[Az_itsme]

ive never heard before dealers sells only headers with cert..its either just end can with cert or full system with cert..when u buy full system with cert then of course the full system goes together. u dun go buy one leo vince end can with cert, then u buy scorpion full system with. then u try okay, leovince end can with scorpion header, tats legal..no thats not legal..thats why mix and match dun work..arrow header definitely not legal no matter how u put it..but anyway try ur luck but when u get caught, just pay..LTA, one fella will say this is ok by his standard, unlucky u will meet another fella that say by his standard this one cannot..

 

oh and dun try ur luck too much on the info on onemotoring, i tried that and i fight my case. it doesnt work, tell me where in the website u find that LED signal lights is illegal..they dun say but they will saman u for it..so yar..

[Lim Ah Wan]

I chanced upon an LTA enforcement officer at a car park (he was locking up his bike and getting ready to head off for lunch or something) and asked him about this - whether it's an offence to mix-and-match exhaust headers and mufflers. He said that the only thing they look for is if both parts are certified.

 

The OneMotoring website says nothing about mixing and matching being an offence, only that exhaust systems need to be certified before they're approved for use. jxx's original post on this particular topic mentioned that he was using a non-certified header, which is the reason why he was fined.

 

TL;DR: only use certified exhaust systems or parts if you don't want to risk a fine.

 

It doesnt say mix & match is an offence but isnt it common sense? You go for inspection with another header, they pass you and you head home & change to another header which wasnt approved earlier. Isnt it like pretty much straightforward? Sadly enough, the One Motoring website isnt pretty much updated. But Im sure if you are pretty active in forums or facebook pages of the riding scene, you should be aware what is legal and what is not.

 

 

 

Did u manage to ask him if LTA officers generally pull bikers over just to check for illegal modifications even though such modifications enhances safety?

 

Posed this question before. Their reply was, 'Are you telling me the engineers didn't know what he was doing when he designed this _____ for this bike? You think you are more qualified than them?'

 

I was like 'Uhhhhhhh.' Not that I didnt know what to say. I was just dumbfounded by his stupid remark.

[Lim Ah Wan]

ive never heard before dealers sells only headers with cert..its either just end can with cert or full system with cert..when u buy full system with cert then of course the full system goes together. u dun go buy one leo vince end can with cert, then u buy scorpion full system with. then u try okay, leovince end can with scorpion header, tats legal..no thats not legal..thats why mix and match dun work..arrow header definitely not legal no matter how u put it..but anyway try ur luck but when u get caught, just pay..LTA, one fella will say this is ok by his standard, unlucky u will meet another fella that say by his standard this one cannot..

 

oh and dun try ur luck too much on the info on onemotoring, i tried that and i fight my case. it doesnt work, tell me where in the website u find that LED signal lights is illegal..they dun say but they will saman u for it..so yar..

 

Easier to say, 'It's legal till you get caught.'

 

Hehehe.

[chiaph]

Anyone use the soupy lowering link before? Any feedback or comment?

[Totallywasted]

It doesnt say mix & match is an offence but isnt it common sense? You go for inspection with another header, they pass you and you head home & change to another header which wasnt approved earlier. Isnt it like pretty much straightforward?

 

Perhaps I'm lacking in the common sense you refer to, but that still seems like a matter of the unapproved header simply being unapproved.

 

I think Az_itsme's explanation helps explain what you mean: if shops don't sell certified headers (only full systems or end cans), then there's no way you can mix an aftermarket header with a certified end can and be legit.

 

Great discussion, this. Learnt lots.

[Lim Ah Wan]

Perhaps I'm lacking in the common sense you refer to, but that still seems like a matter of the unapproved header simply being unapproved.

 

I think Az_itsme's explanation helps explain what you mean: if shops don't sell certified headers (only full systems or end cans), then there's no way you can mix an aftermarket header with a certified end can and be legit.

 

Great discussion, this. Learnt lots.

 

You are right on that. My apologies if my replies seems harsh. Wasn't saying you lacked of common sense. Seems like lacking of emoticons like and can make a huge difference.

[hykel]

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Anyone selling their stock tail assembly? Please PM me.

 

Hey guyz im looking for this too. Can help me where I can buy it.

[Totallywasted]

Hey guyz im looking for this too. Can help me where I can buy it.

 

Try Chong Aik? Don't forget to specify which year - the '08 model has the nice, streamlined tail light cover.

[dany]

Guys, i need your thoughts about fcr and fcr3 that is for drz.

 

Which is better?

What are the differents?

Which is recommended?

Why it is?

 

 

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[feriosi]

Get the FCR39 for DRZ from ThumperTalk, u call call Raptor if u need more info. No point buying those cheaper ones that might gives u problems. There are many cases of buying cheap FCRs but having difficulties fitting and tuning.

[Az_itsme]

Guys, i need your thoughts about fcr and fcr3 that is for drz.

 

Which is better?

What are the differents?

Which is recommended?

Why it is?

 

 

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u shuld get the FCR3 for the reason its the latest and more efficient one unless u can get one fcr off the old e-model.

 

the thing you should look out for is the bellmouth of the carb facing the airbox. those fcr that comes stock with a YZ,KTMs etc have a casted bellmouth permanently fix to the carb throttle body. The one u ideally would want to fix best to the drz is one with a removable bellmouth adapter so you can change the bellmouth to exact size the drz airbox needs. this removable bellmouth normally u can see allen screws fix on to the throttle body. the reason being u want this setup is because for easier tuning and carb setting and also fuel efficiency. if the bellmouth is not properly seated to the airbox, u might get leakage causing loss of power and more than normal fuel consumption.

 

that being said, that does mean the non removable bellmouth wont work on the drz, i had one and i manage to get it working thru modifications. i bought a used carb cause i dun have money to spent on a new one and somehow manage to make it work for me. so feriosi is right, if u wana save the hassle to make a fcr carb works best on ur drz, get the thumpertalk set..it comes with all the necessary parts and pieces needed for the zee. no extra headaches on parts and tuning. FYI FCR thumpertalk is a FCR3 just like the ones that came off other bikes only without TPS and with removable bell. its ur money,decides whats best ..i did it my way to save money,at the end of the day im happy with wat i have..cheers

[dany]

u shuld get the FCR3 for the reason its the latest and more efficient one unless u can get one fcr off the old e-model.

 

the thing you should look out for is the bellmouth of the carb facing the airbox. those fcr that comes stock with a YZ,KTMs etc have a casted bellmouth permanently fix to the carb throttle body. The one u ideally would want to fix best to the drz is one with a removable bellmouth adapter so you can change the bellmouth to exact size the drz airbox needs. this removable bellmouth normally u can see allen screws fix on to the throttle body. the reason being u want this setup is because for easier tuning and carb setting and also fuel efficiency. if the bellmouth is not properly seated to the airbox, u might get leakage causing loss of power and more than normal fuel consumption.

 

that being said, that does mean the non removable bellmouth wont work on the drz, i had one and i manage to get it working thru modifications. i bought a used carb cause i dun have money to spent on a new one and somehow manage to make it work for me. so feriosi is right, if u wana save the hassle to make a fcr carb works best on ur drz, get the thumpertalk set..it comes with all the necessary parts and pieces needed for the zee. no extra headaches on parts and tuning. FYI FCR thumpertalk is a FCR3 just like the ones that came off other bikes only without TPS and with removable bell. its ur money,decides whats best ..i did it my way to save money,at the end of the day im happy with wat i have..cheers

 

Az_itsme, u saying u bought a used carb and did some modification to it so it will work on your drz.

Am I right?

If yes, what kind of mod u did to make it work?

 

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[Raptor]

Bottom line is.. what is cheap is never good and what is good is never cheap.

 

There are many kinds of FCRs with a 39mm bore.. some come from other kinds of bikes and some come from ATVs. You buy the wrong type... good luck to to you when it comes to jetting it correctly.

 

FCR39MX3 from Thumpertalk is the only way to go. Just my piece of advice.. but its your money and your bike.. do as you please.

[Totallywasted]

Lemme do a quick poll here: has anyone ever brought their DRZ-400SM to a MX track and done laps on it with the stock 17" wheels and semi off-road tyres? I'm genuinely curious about what the experience would be like, since I intend to bring mine up onto a track sometime this year.

[feriosi]

Lemme do a quick poll here: has anyone ever brought their DRZ-400SM to a MX track and done laps on it with the stock 17" wheels and semi off-road tyres? I'm genuinely curious about what the experience would be like, since I intend to bring mine up onto a track sometime this year.

 

What type of track do u intend to try out?

[Totallywasted]

What type of track do u intend to try out?

 

There are different types of motorcross tracks? O.o

[feriosi]

There are different types of motorcross tracks? O.o

 

Cos u mentioned mx track, then u said u intend to go track. Lol

[jxx]

I chanced upon an LTA enforcement officer at a car park (he was locking up his bike and getting ready to head off for lunch or something) and asked him about this - whether it's an offence to mix-and-match exhaust headers and mufflers. He said that the only thing they look for is if both parts are certified.

 

The OneMotoring website says nothing about mixing and matching being an offence, only that exhaust systems need to be certified before they're approved for use. jxx's original post on this particular topic mentioned that he was using a non-certified header, which is the reason why he was fined.

 

TL;DR: only use certified exhaust systems or parts if you don't want to risk a fine.

 

Hmm. Yea. Cos when I bought the bike the seller said can. But ok anyways. Anyway I can get a cert for it?

[honduras]

I stand corrected... I think a 'cert for header' is actually a cert for the header AND its endcan... meaning a cert stating full system is safe for use on this bike.

 

Pluck out its original intended partner (endcan) and slot in a foreign partner (certified for use as silencer/endcan only...with stock header)... I think both certs void now.

 

Correcto? :screwy::what::sly:

[icex]

hi old birds.. noob here. need to check with ya all. how much is it to change the steering cone bearings for drzsm?

[jxx]

Hi guys. Last week kena for arrow header. This week lta aim me again. Say I must have mud guard. But more than 9 out of 10 of the drz I see on road are having the same as me.