DRZ400 || Why You Don't Want It.

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DRZ400 || Why You Don't Want It.

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Күн бұрын

While I love my drz400sm there's one thing about it that people might have a problem with, today we go over that and do some cool wheelies. #drz400 #4k #dirtbike #motorcycle #wheelie

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@Slapshod Ай бұрын

Everyone is missing the point, I’m not saying it can’t cruise at 80 I’m saying that the optimal cruising speed is 55-65 which is slower then avg highway traffic

@mikeandrews1899 24 күн бұрын

It won't live long if you buzz it 80mph on the freeway for hrs at a time . I have ridden mine on the interstate for short distances , but do all I can to avoid it . The DRZ is optimal for back country rds , dirt mtn rds , jeep trails , and the occasional moderate signal track

@leshittygamer9012 3 ай бұрын

These bikes are fine to do 70mph all day, but i do agree a 6th gear would be nice

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

Ya 65 to 70 isn’t much of a difference they just rev higher then I’d like at that speed

@bug0420 3 ай бұрын

Road one for 4yrs 1.5 hrs one way and it did 95 with my fat ass on it 🤷‍♂️

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

@@bug0420 nice I’m on year 6 with mine never did I say u can’t just that it’s revving higher then liked while doing that for extended periods

@xander4218 3 ай бұрын

@@bug0420 not everyone enjoys a vibrator under their ass

@bug0420 3 ай бұрын

@@Slapshod i agree that poor motor was crying the whole time lol. But this is why the top 4 jap. Bikes are some of the best IMO.

@OnlyDamp 2 ай бұрын

I think you mean its not really an interstate bike, highways is pretty much most of the riding I do on my drz. Roads 25-55mph the bike loves, when you get more up into the 80-90mph range it doesn't like it as much. Seems like in the video you've got quite as bit more in it. But also with a few mods you can wake the bike up a bit more. I'd recommend doing the 3x3 airbox mod, paired with the jd jet kit. I also did the pair valve delete which also seemed to help it run a bit smoother and not pop and bang excessively (still has the nice pops though). One more thing I'd also recommend if you haven't is a manual petcock but that's just preventative maintenance.

@Slapshod 2 ай бұрын

Ya it’s not a interstate bike is a good way to put it I’m not saying it can’t just that your revving pretty high if you do, rn it’s got hot cams, exhaust, and jetted all ready I like some pops though and rn it’s the perfect amount where I can make it pop or not pop depending on my throttle

@OnlyDamp 2 ай бұрын

@@Slapshod Oh okay that's interesting, how did the cams change the powerband? Did you do the 3x3 mod too? I like the pops too, that's basically how it seems to me with the delete just sometimes it seemed excessive. Also just deleted it because I did the manual petcock which the vacuum system was tied together.

@Slapshod 2 ай бұрын

@@OnlyDamp the cams make it feel more like a race bike not as fast but has that initial punch

@nedmacallen Ай бұрын

Even 70 is fine, yes 55-60 is easier on the engine. I know what you mean but also the bike can handle it just fine.

@Slapshod Ай бұрын

@@nedmacallen ya these can handle 80 easy just feels wrong holding the revs high like that on highways

@slakk5093 3 ай бұрын

People here in Australia do hours and hours of cruising at 120km/h across the country

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

Idk what it’s like over there but over here Highway is like only way ppl travel

@ricsim78 3 ай бұрын

Sadly, in the USA, even if you do 121 km/h+ in a 105 km/h zone, you will have people riding your behind or flying past you. I live in Illinois, and anyone who has traveled through here can attest to this.

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

@@ricsim78 eh it’s nice when ur not on a bike with slower cruising speed

@ericweber1969 3 ай бұрын

Doesn’t sound like you’re even close to redline, what gearing do you have? That bike sure sounds like it has a lot more left in it.

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

Stock gearing/sprockets and it does have a lot more I was just showing the cruising speed in this video. Ive never redlined fifth gear but got it to 112 in a sport bike helmet, this video (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZlzjMeq38qZoKs.html&ab_channel=Slapshod ) is with a dirt bike helmet and shows top speed attempt at 9:55 if you are interested

@xxjason96 21 күн бұрын

I have mine jetted at “ 170 “and 3x3 mod with a full exhaust. I can ride it 80-82 all day no problem.

@Slapshod 17 күн бұрын

@@xxjason96 u could ride at 100mph all day stock if u wanted too, my point was the cruising rpm for highway riding

@user-dv7hb2sc9m Ай бұрын

This bike is in the top of my list as I'm researching dual sports to buy. I like her for many reasons but no tall 6th gear and to go highway speeds you are riding at an uncomfortable REVV Range as in towards the upper end of this bike's engine & I don't think you ride your bike like that. Riding at 85% of a bikes power feels bad or wrong & you can hear/feel this as you ride. Some people have changed up the "Sprockets" to give a taller ability but if the speeds were like in the old days, 55, this bike would be all the sH!T ! 75mph for more than 1 hour is really too much revv & taxx on the engine but that's me. Thanks for this video

@Slapshod Ай бұрын

@@user-dv7hb2sc9m ya the only reason I have is very nitpicky I’ve had this bike over 5 years and I love it

@user-dv7hb2sc9m Ай бұрын

Yeah & that's cool, kool, or kewl.... and I listen to you & ask questions/comments to you because I know you've got all that going on. See, I'm only looking for the right bike & I like this bike, truly I digg it but I'm looking thru everything you say & others so I don't miss a good/bad point. Everything has value & it's more worthy from a man riding the bike ! I like "nit-picky" & I honestly have not met one person who doesn't like the bike once they own it. There's a handful of dinosaur bikes...lol, I call them that but they are reliable & that is, "Priceless" !! My only concern is I'm gonna need it 80% on roads & my local speeds are 75MPH, you know the story & I'm digging deep even to the point of making her taller w/ both sprockets. It can squeeze a little out for the top end & when I find someone who's got my speed issues, perhaps I'll go with this bike. And if I did come across a used one in decent shape & priced right, I'd snag her & make it work. It is that good of a bike. Thank you for taking the time to do these & to post up. peace

@zdogbikelife450 3 ай бұрын

I always liked how reliable drzs are, my wr450 I have to change the oil every 620 miles

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

lol the main reason I went drz instead of wr450 was the maintenance, urs might be a bit faster and lighter but I don’t have touch my valves until 15,000 miles

@rob100289 3 ай бұрын

Every 620 miles... there's no way. Glad I went with the DR 650 where oil changes intervals are measured in months instead of triple digit miles.

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

@@rob100289 I mean it’s a motor cross race bike with street tires on it, it’s lighter and faster it’s gonna be more maintenance

@zdogbikelife450 3 ай бұрын

@@Slapshod to me the high maintence is worth the performance. and the bike is light too it makes it a tank. ive looped it before like 4 times and its been good every time

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

@@zdogbikelife450 Im sure it is thats the bike I wanted since I was like 12 watching jakethegardensnake lol, I went with the drz since I bought as 16 years old dishwasher that was worried about the money side of it

@AnabolicBobBarker Ай бұрын

60 mph with stock gearing and tires is around 6,000 rpm... not even close to overrevving.

@Slapshod Ай бұрын

@@AnabolicBobBarker lol u think 6000 is a good cruising rate? if u thought for a second you’d understand that’s what I was saying not that it’s physically over revving past the limiter

@giovanhagar 27 күн бұрын

@Slapshod it's a water cooled small engine, 6000 rpm is nothing. Piston speed is what you need to know, not rpm. It has a light piston and a short stroke. My Z1000 redline is at 12000 rpm. The drz400 max hp is at around 8500 rpm the max rpm is probably around 10,000 rpm but the bike won't pull it because it doesn't have the power.

@machupikachu1085 Ай бұрын

Great points! Have you tried 16/39 gearing? Even with the stock setup, it will run 75 all day long while still getting 45mpg, and top speed will break 100mph.

@Slapshod Ай бұрын

@@machupikachu1085 no just stock gearing it’s not a personal issue just one I could think of it can cruise at 80 or even 100 it’s just revving higher then I would like

@machupikachu1085 Ай бұрын

@@Slapshod Right on. I finally tried the 16/39 gearing, and I doubt I'll go back. Unless it's a hardcore week of serious off roading perhaps. With this gearing, we don't even need a tach. Shift right at 20, 30, 40, and 50 mph. I'll bet mine isn't even spinning much past 6k at 75mph now. And with proper jetting, a snorkel drop and a decent pipe, there is enough throttle response to counteract any loss of torque the higher gearing causes. I'm honestly not sure why the SM does not come this way from the factory. It's hands down a far better street bike now. Off roading is still pretty effortless, too. A little more clutch and a little less engine braking, but totally doable. It may crawl stall now tho. It hasn't yet however. Besides, if you end up doing a weekend of expert single track, just take your old 15 tooth with ya. Something to think about. Cheers!

@1n2k3v4m Ай бұрын

Not only is the 5th gear to low, the 1st gear is way to high for single track work. The ratios are much to close.

@Slapshod Ай бұрын

@@1n2k3v4m for real I forgot about that I’m stalling like crazy if it’s a technical trail

@jeffjohnon4223 3 ай бұрын

Put a 1 tooth bigger countersprocket on it, that is not going to ruin the low end torque all that much.

@mrsmel269 3 ай бұрын

nice scooter we love our 22 the only thing is they need bigger tanks 70 miles to pushing sucks enjoy the day and #livetoride

@Xcitebike 2 ай бұрын

I get about 80 to 85 miles before I go on reserve, I have a full system Delkevic air box mod and it's jetted

@noahrobin1941 2 ай бұрын

There are a couple of companies which make wide-ratio gearsets for the DRZ; Nova and ACT; I’m not aware of anyone making a six-speed, but I don’t claim to be all-knowing. The two wide-ratio sets have slightly different characteristics and pros/cons; they’re not cheap, but they are cheaper than buying a 500EXC. :)

@chrro466 28 күн бұрын

Not a highway cruising bike, this bike is perfection for twisties, suburbia and commuting🔥 your review is spot on. Why gear it for highway cruising ? Get a more appropriate bike( figuratively speaking ). Nice wheelieing (is that a word ) 😁🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

@ayedee6681 3 ай бұрын

I put a larger sprocket up front on my DRZ. Made a world of difference. You could always put on a 38 rear.

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

Do u do any slow speed 1st gear stuff, thats the main reason I havent is because its allready such a tall 1st

@itouchipods 3 ай бұрын

Big subb Slapshod.. keep em coming

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! much appreciated

@billwelch9431 27 күн бұрын

I'm considering getting one of these, but trying to decide between the DRZ and DRZSM. I like the look of the SM better with the inverted forks. Is the SM just as good/suited for off road? I'd also like to be able to go longer distances on highway, but with the intent of getting to cool places to ride off-road. Help me decide! lol Also, is it worth getting the 2024 with the aluminum piston and I believe better suspension?

@Slapshod 26 күн бұрын

@@billwelch9431 I’ve never had dirt tires so I can’t say everything for off road, only problem I run into is technical slow speed stuff as 1st is a pretty long gear. And you can ride as far as you’d want I personally don’t like to cruise faster then like 65 because that’s the top of the cruising rpm range but as u can see from the other comments some ppl don’t care

@ericl9830 2 ай бұрын

Drz excels at the Twisties, not so great going fast on the highway

@bushmaster9576 Ай бұрын

bro what the hell is wrong with the audio sounds like you're screaming from a dungeon

@AmoneyC 25 күн бұрын

If I wanna ride highways I’m gonna get a tenere, Africa twin, etc

@redbear1935 2 ай бұрын

Throw 39T on SM or 41T on S and you good to go.

@Merc399 Ай бұрын

Have you modded yours out yet? Mine after the stage one mods will cruise at 80 all day and tops out at like 95-100mph (fcr carb, yoshi exhaust, emissions delete, etc) also get the supermoto version its got wider gear ratios for the highway!!

@Slapshod Ай бұрын

@@Merc399lol it is the supermoto version with stage 2 hotcams full exhaust and jets, it can cruise at whatever it wants but the optimal cruising speed on these are 55-65 any higher and it’s revving higher then desired for just cruising I’ve gotten it up to 115 but it started wobbling so I let off

@Merc399 Ай бұрын

@@Slapshod what tires you have? She cruised all day at 80/90 for 2 years before she was stolen and I got the husky701sm (fully modded with the power commander etc now) never had a problem. The wobble on mine was from tires that were too off-road biased. I don't think cruising at 6k RPM is too high on a bike that revs out to 10.5k RPM but I do more preventative maintenance than the average joe so I do dog my engines harder than some might be comfortable with. I also always bring an extra qt of oil everywhere cuz during the summer these thumpers get hot

@Slapshod Ай бұрын

@@Merc399 sorry to hear that thieves suck, to each their own but if I’m cruising for a extended period of time I don’t wanna be over 3/4 rpm, I don’t remember what tires were on it when I did the top speed but I have been running rossa 2’s since I’ve changed the tires and I haven’t had wobble so maybe it wouldn’t anymore but I don’t think I’ve tried to get it up that high since, and she gets oil changed every 1k but it’s a drz it could probably go 10k and be fine lol

@nunyabizznizz7326 3 ай бұрын

re-gear the sprokets if you drive highway alot.......or get a 650

@Slapshod 3 ай бұрын

If not a drz400 I’d get a 701 don’t wanna be any chunkier then it is and first gear is already too low for technical stuff off-road

@nojusdomarkas3572 Ай бұрын

Ive heared they are tall so im thinking of buying one and what height should you be to ride it comfortably

@Slapshod Ай бұрын

@@nojusdomarkas3572 depends on ur weight too but probably a heavy 5’5 or a normal 5’7 to be able to put enough foot on the ground when stopping

@nedmacallen Ай бұрын

3:34 wtf did you pull off the e highway for what am I watching lol

@nedmacallen Ай бұрын

Fake news

@giovanhagar 27 күн бұрын

I hit 95 mph on a demo ride. You aren't over-revving. Why say you are over revving it? You don't even know what your revs are because you don't have a tachometer.

@Slapshod 27 күн бұрын

for a cruising pace on the highway it is revving too high. read other comments if u want more in depth im done explaining the same thing to every person who is taking it as literal overrevving past red line

@giovanhagar 27 күн бұрын

@Slapshod because you are wrong, that's what everyone is trying to explain to you. The engine isn't overheating or exploding because of your feelings.

@Slapshod 27 күн бұрын

@@giovanhagar read other replies if u want or don’t idc