New 2006 DR-Z400S owner - Phoenix, AZ

[BlackX]

Great looking bike. I've been riding a friends '03 DRZ 400. It's a heck of a lot of fun. You're right when you say "not perfect for anything, but good at everything".

[theksmith]

pic with the new CFC side case guards from ebay (also available on TT, but i liked the no-logo ones) and the new msr 1" longer shift lever from RockyMountainATV (now that i have riding boots, my size 13 was having trouble with the stock shifter):

[theksmith]

and new gas cap vent/breather from www.bjmotorsports.com. unique compared to those other little shorty lines with vents that you see everywhere for $20... this attaches more securely and is 2-way allowing the tank to vent out on a hot day as well as breathe in as it uses fuel, and just looks neat:

[theksmith]

so last week i go in the garage and find gas all under the bike. turns out i had the common failure of the S model's vacuum operated petcock, and then my float was also set completely wrong, in the end allowing fuel to run into the engine.

for the whole story: http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=792443

well finally got my new petcock today and put that in, already had changed oil, set float and all that... so now i can finally go riding again!

[grahamfitter]

so last week i go in the garage and find gas all under the bike. turns out i had the common failure of the S model's vacuum operated petcock, and then my float was also set completely wrong, in the end allowing fuel to run into the engine.

for the whole story: http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=792443

well finally got my new petcock today and put that in, already had changed oil, set float and all that... so now i can finally go riding again!

Sounds like a bit of an ordeal! Glad its fixed.

I always wondered about the similar petcock on my DR200 but so far its been reliable. I haven't needed to open up the carb but apparently its possible to twist it 90 degrees and work on it in-situ. I wonder if the DR-Z carb is similar?

Cheers,
Graham

[theksmith]

Sounds like a bit of an ordeal! Glad its fixed.

I always wondered about the similar petcock on my DR200 but so far its been reliable. I haven't needed to open up the carb but apparently its possible to twist it 90 degrees and work on it in-situ. I wonder if the DR-Z carb is similar?

Cheers,
Graham

thanks!

i had heard on some bikes you could do that 90* turn, but the DRZ doesn't have the clearance around the carb area for that. it's not technically a hard job to remove the carb, just kinda a PITA the first time you do it to wrangle it out of the boots and past the frame, once you figure out just how to twist-and-pull the right way, it comes on out.

[theksmith]

from motorcycle-superstore.com with free shipping..

Dunlop D606 Dual Sport Front Tire - 90/90-21 - $71.99
MSR Heavy-Duty Natural Rubber Tube - 110/100-18 - $14.99
Emgo Rim Lock - 1.60 In. - $3.95

Dunlop D606 Dual Sport Rear Tire - 120/90-18 - $72.99
MSR Heavy-Duty Natural Rubber Tube - 80/100-21 - $16.99
Emgo Rim Lock - 2.15 In. - $3.99

[luk4mud]

Mods look great- you have inspired me to work on my DRZ a little. Question- does the stand fit under your DRZ before you raise it or do you have to lift the bike onto it first? I use a fixed stand now, it's fine for my kids' bikes but getting momma and my bikes onto it is no fun.

Keep the mods and pix coming- the good folks at Rocky Mountain ATV and my credit card company thank you!

[theksmith]

Mods look great- you have inspired me to work on my DRZ a little. Question- does the stand fit under your DRZ before you raise it or do you have to lift the bike onto it first? I use a fixed stand now, it's fine for my kids' bikes but getting momma and my bikes onto it is no fun.

Keep the mods and pix coming- the good folks at Rocky Mountain ATV and my credit card company thank you!

that tusk stand is completely adjustable, i have it adjusted so that it just slides under the bike when it's on it's sidestand, then when you lift it, the bikes tires are just barely off the ground. i couldn't see lifting the DRZ pig onto a fixed stand.

[luk4mud]

that tusk stand is completely adjustable, i have it adjusted so that it just slides under the bike when it's on it's sidestand, then when you lift it, the bikes tires are just barely off the ground. i couldn't see lifting the DRZ pig onto a fixed stand.

Thanks, I'll order one up today. Your commission check from Rocky Mountian ATV is on its way ....

From now on, just pictures, no more links ... its costing me too much!