My Suzuki DRZ400S Mods List: Essential DRZ 400 Adventure Mods

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Every dual sport motorcycle owner knows that the first thing you have to do when you get a new bike is customize it with a ton of essential dual sport mods. My Suzuki DRZ400S is no different. Since I got it, I've worked to set it up for the dual sport forest exploration and trail riding adventures that I enjoy. In this video, I'll run down all my Suzuki DRZ400S mods that I've done, including seat, grips, skidplate, footpegs, luggage, and more. Each of these Suzuki DRZ400 adventure mods and accessories comes highly recommended, and you'll find a full list of links to each of these dual sport modifications below.
Full Suzuki DRZ400S Mods List (affiliate links where possible):
DRZ Mods:
Kenda Trakmaster Front: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti...
Kenda Trakmaster Rear: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti...
Motion Pro LiteLocs: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti...
Heavy Duty Tubes: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti...
Double Take Enduro Mirrors:
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Acerbis X-Factory Handguards:
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tusk Bar Risers:
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Devol Racing Radiator Guard:
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Eline Accessories Skidplate: elineaccessories.com/product/...
Pro Taper Pillow Top Grips: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Seat Concepts Seat: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Canyon Dancer Tiedown Strap Rings:
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
IMS Racing Super Stock Footpegs:
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Case Savers: amzn.to/3ipa5nA
Giant Loop Diablo Tank Bag:
www.giantloopmoto.com/product...
Giant Loop Possibles Pouch:
www.giantloopmoto.com/product...
Giant Loop Mojavi Saddlebags:
www.giantloopmoto.com/product...
Giant Loop Tail Rack:
www.giantloopmoto.com/product...
Giant Loop Mounts:
www.giantloopmoto.com/product...
Rhino Motorcycle Tie Down Straps: amzn.to/2AqRFSb
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@94SexyStang 2 жыл бұрын

Just got a 2022 model, so pumped! 10 years of riding street bikes, I'm over it....making a transition to dirt, LOL.

@Mr1drumlover 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the all the clear and concise videos, very helpful!

@RB-ow6wc 3 жыл бұрын

Great mods, thanks for a good, no nonsense review! Cheers

@machupikachu1085 2 жыл бұрын

Love those mirrors. Will have to get me some. Great vid, as always!

@SGMoto 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review man! Appreciate all the quick and thorough info!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@docmichar 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video, thanks. I just bought a drz400 from Cycle country in Salem, yes, I am an Oregonian too. I am going to buy all of these mods from your links. Looks like I have a bunch more vids to watch. Thank you.

@StagAdv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the shoutout! Really glad you are enjoying the tires. Keep up the great work!🍻🍻

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@danno02 3 жыл бұрын

Just rebuilt my 05, complete top end. Its like new now. One thing I like about the DRZ, its not changed in 20 years.

@Mclovingarage 3 жыл бұрын

I need those Tusk Risers! Awesome mods! Bike is sweet!

@michaelhodges8312 3 жыл бұрын

I chose the 2020 DRZ400s because it is a bada$$ fun bike! I went with the Sargent seat so I can ride all day long. Love your bike!

@pedintx 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks, Paul from Texas

@pattistilwell7424 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Paul, I hope you are doing well today. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. Merry Christmas to you.

@irishmike8218 3 жыл бұрын

Good work my friend.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@fredericktressler9289 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the case saver link, a great deal

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

They're not the fanciest option, but they do the job.

@superspeedway2634 4 жыл бұрын

Great mods vid thanks for the great content.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pattistilwell7424 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I hope you are doing well today. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. Merry Christmas to you.

@rcDoom 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013...😁 looks identical to your 2020... great bike bud.

@danwarmke3348 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Ready to roll

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I hope so ;)

@johnwilliams7697 Жыл бұрын

Fellow Oregoner here living in Cottage Grove. I have finally decided to get rid of the KTM Super Adventure and go a little slower and lighter to safely play more in the woods. I find your vids on the DRZ informative and they have convinced me to go with a new 22 DRZ400S. If your close to my location would love to get together to pick your brain.

@cm2502cm Жыл бұрын

John, same I would love to go ride w/ and talk shop w/ you guys.

@lcjjr.6714 3 ай бұрын

Kenda K270’s tires also very good choice for on and off road. Not quite as good in the mud but much better wear and less expensive than the Kenda Trakmasters. I got over 5,500 miles on my last set doing 50/50 dirt/street riding here in the mountains of Pennsylvania!!

@Jimo368 2 жыл бұрын

Similar mods as mine, but as far as USB charging, I have and SAE connector on the battery I use for battery charging, heated jacket liner and with an adapter, I can charge my phone. I find stock jetting and air box works great and no plans to change.

@kurthedgecock6313 4 жыл бұрын

Finally got my drz. I love it!

@periloustimez 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! You're gonna love it!

@nicholascarver1 3 жыл бұрын

You won't regret it. Get rid of those tires.

@patrickchasinghawk5244 3 жыл бұрын

Me too I got mine back in October and been loving it since 🙌🏽 about to start customizing it soon 🤔

@mikebrown4429 3 жыл бұрын

Pivot pegs are a must have also

@clarkpitts5393 3 жыл бұрын

You and I have a lot of the same mods. I added(front & rear) Dunlop 606, Seat Concept kit last week. Pillow grips. Put a set of Tusk KX high bend aluminum bars on last night and the 1" Tusk riser. (I'm 6' 4") Weather gonna be good today. I'll get some riding in! take care, Clark

@cm2502cm Жыл бұрын

Clark, what size Dunlop 606 did you go with?

@clarkpitts5393 Жыл бұрын

@@cm2502cm FRONT TIRE:80/100-21 REAR TIRE:120/90-18 Rear tire ran out of tread at 3800 miles. The front will go about 5000. take care, Clark

@dualsportjeff423 4 жыл бұрын

great video.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cm2502cm Жыл бұрын

Hello Dork in the road. Former Oregoner / retired Military now. I am new to this sport & I just bought a 2022 DRZ 400 S. Thank you for the info video's you put out. Re: the tires you put on. The Kendra K760 Tracmastr II what size did you put on for ft/re? thank you.

@deltabravo1257 9 ай бұрын

My 2002 DRZ is still going strong. I've had it since 2006. I prefer riding it over my KTM 450 for long day rides where I'm on forest service roads for 100+ miles.

@sailingaeolus Жыл бұрын

3x3, jetting mod is awesome. In just about every other country in the world the DRZ comes with a 39mm pumper (FCR) carb and larger exhaust (looks the same). Thank California for that.

@BillyBoblovesthedirt 6 ай бұрын

Yes no 3x3 required here in Australia. Such a capable bike.

@irishmike8218 4 жыл бұрын

Love it ....mine is 2003 beast.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

It's a great bike!

@tegteg798 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I suggest giving the Dunlop 606 a try. They are pretty awesome. Great for mud! Also the road use is awesome. I had a rear tire last me 5400 miles!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I run them on my 250L and love them. I just wanted to give something different a try on this bike and so far I have been pleased with them.

@tegteg798 3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad I also like the shink 244s they are pretty impressive for the price

@cm2502cm Жыл бұрын

Teg what size Dunlop 606 did you go with?

@tegteg798 Жыл бұрын

@@cm2502cm Normal size on drz400. Running the shinko 244 now. But get about 40 percent out of them compared to the 606

@deltabravo1257 6 ай бұрын

@@cm2502cm 120/90 x 18 on the rear. I won't run a D606 on the front. MT-21 front is a better tire in the dirt.

@ct2309 Жыл бұрын

Hey dude great video! I’m in cottage grove and (getting a drz400 Thursday) heard you say your in Oregon where are you located?

@andrisrepulis 3 жыл бұрын

Have you done any rejetting or air intake mod? I know, that is that common question 😁

@vtrack1963 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see the modifications you made to the DRZ. Is the seat concepts seat the “low” model, and are you considering any lowering options for the bike? Nice video!

@ronsexton3685 Жыл бұрын

Would have been good to know!

@nickkostick1576 3 жыл бұрын

Are you planning on installing the JD JET Kit? Thanks for linking all the mods.

@pattistilwell7424 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I hope you are doing well today. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. Merry Christmas to you.

@davidfuller764 3 жыл бұрын

T-shirt @0:00 Hiking But Faster 🤓 yup

@chrischavez5712 3 жыл бұрын

Big fan !! Find all your videos useful ! As well as entertaining. Any help on where i can find some passenger pegs ?

@Beyond2Wheels 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about those Devol rad gaurds? I have had them before on other bikes and they seemed flimsy.

@jimperry4420 2 жыл бұрын

Does the skid plate allow for the drain plug to be removed? Or do you have to take it off?

@daniel.aymond Жыл бұрын

Are you running stock 15/44 sprockets? Drz I bought has 14/49 on it. It's like a tractor in the woods but hitting 5th gear at 45mph. I was curious what you had since your trails are similar to what i ride but much dryer

@e9iNrebmuN Жыл бұрын

Did you have to stiffen up the suspension? I weigh 270. And I’m currently in the market to buy a used one. My concern is if the stock suspension will be enough for my weight on some of the pnw trails?

@mikebrown4429 3 жыл бұрын

U need to do the ACT wide ratio trans gears . With it !

@srfsno_ 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! What’s your opinion of using the Tubliss system and carrying a patch kit vs the heavy duty tube and carrying all the tools for the tube change? I like the advantage of the Tubliss system so I don’t have to change my tube or carry all the tools and spare tube to do so. I will probably not be going one way 30 miles out the middle of nowhere like yourself, but maybe 10 miles.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of the Tubliss and there are some big advantages (plug a tire without removing it, can run super low PSI) but the cost of entry is a lot higher than HD tubes and rimlocks, so I haven't looked super seriously at it.

@jeffloucks2120 3 жыл бұрын

Try just the rear 1st (cheaper to get started) and see what you think. More beneficial there than the front for general traction. Used to run both now just rear.

@Z24BL2 10 ай бұрын

Which are these "heavy duty tubes", please? I used (commercial) liquid rubber we inject inside the tube, then go ride immediately to spread it inside. I did this before a 12,000 km trip on my XT500 through France, Spain, tour of Morocco and back. My rear tube died 2 km before home. Died from 1 small, 2 mid and 1 big nails which I might have for 100's of km...fantastic.

@acuraintegrar5 2 жыл бұрын

How is the factory headlight? Any upgrades ti the headlight in the future?

@robskully3539 3 жыл бұрын

what about new exhaust, jetting and air box mods ? Have you done then ?

@investigationsmexico Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a carb rejet kit, for a 2009 drz 400sm? Thank you!

@Cuzzazbuzz 3 жыл бұрын

How are you finding the Quadlock? I hear of a few people saying it destroys new phone cameras after a while with vibration.

@kirkbenke5553 Жыл бұрын

What about your exhaust system is it still stock being I'm buying a 2022 DRZ 400

@Wooskii1 2 жыл бұрын

I finally got a DRZ (S) after 5 years! Do the bar risers really make a big difference? I'm 6'3" and standing just feels wrong. I might get new bars, but rizers are much cheaper. I havent noticed problems with the pegs, must have been changed by the previous owner. Also wondering if the seat is just as easy to hop on and off (and bail).

@deltabravo1257 2 жыл бұрын

At your height, you definitely need taller bra or bar risers.

@patrickchristoph5408 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Now you need a bigger fuel tank and a 440 big bore kit that will fit inside your engine.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe someday

@walkerskii 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of a bigger tank, wouldn't he just carry some fuel canisters on the rear of the bike when he's going to be riding that far?

@user-wu5jb1fq2x 8 ай бұрын

where can I purchase the double take mirrors in Australia?

@OnceUponASundayxxx 3 жыл бұрын

are you gonna put a fender tidy kit on it?

@aclay4774 2 жыл бұрын

Huh never broke a magnesium case on my mx bikes even in the rocks. Maybe consider a gnarlier skid plate keeps the case from contacting anything but your foot

@seanphillips7574 3 жыл бұрын

what is your set up for front tire ?

@JacePenderwick67 11 ай бұрын

New to the Drz family, is there a particular aftermarket company I should be leaning towards ?

@DorkintheRoad 11 ай бұрын

Tusk makes some good inexpensive stuff.

@gregbischoff8940 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched many of your videos and will continue to watch them. I saw in this video where you spoke of carrying all of your camera equipment in the tank bag. Can you provide us a video on the camera equipment that you use? Cameras, mounts etc. I am assuming you are not just the "Dork In The Road", but also a geek on the trail. Also, I watched the video where both you and McLovin rode together and posted different perspectives of the same ride. His video is pixelated and choppy........hard to watch. Yours is clear and smooth. Can you comment as to why that is?

@DorkintheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Full helmet and camera setup: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pcmZkryDubfSj58.html The pixelated-ness has to do with two different factors. One is the codec he renders his videos with. The other is the codec KZfaq uses to show the videos. Bigger channels have access to a better codec which works much better for video with a lot of detail moving quickly, like when you're riding a motorcycle through a forest.

@rhythamthind7002 3 жыл бұрын

cant believe u skimmed over the best mod the darth vader sticker

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That is a very exclusive mod created by my wife with her Cricut machine ;)

@sun6v546 2 жыл бұрын

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@periloustimez 3 жыл бұрын

So I finally rode with a passenger on my 2019 DR-Z400, but the bike was making a clinging sound which I'm not sure if it was the piston. Has anyone had this experience when carrying a passenger?

@danno02 3 жыл бұрын

Is the chain super tight with the extra person on it? I noticed some funny clinking noise with the chain too tight.

@periloustimez 3 жыл бұрын

@@danno02 The chain was how it came from factory. The noise ain't pretty. I think the spring may have to be adjusted tighter cause the drz has a soft suspension

@GrizzlyDaddams 9 ай бұрын

Bar risers??? How do you sleep at night? 😂🤘❤️

@NSTY109 Жыл бұрын

They Dont list Suzuki for the foot pegs.

@aceellis1660 2 жыл бұрын

Just got some x factor handguards and the part that goes inside of the habdlebars dont fit am i missing something?

@DorkintheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

You have to use the rubber spacer that comes with them.

@jonathantudor3389 3 жыл бұрын

Have you changed the stock gearing for trail riding? What size sprockets do you run on the DRZ400s?

@deltabravo1257 2 жыл бұрын

I run 14/47. I've been running that since 2006.

@bigleftlcn 6 ай бұрын

@@deltabravo1257 so 15/44 is stock right, if you don't mind me asking why do you run that gearing? What chain length or still stock? How is that for some hwy miles as well? Thank you

@deltabravo1257 6 ай бұрын

@@bigleftlcn As far as I can find, 15/44 is stock gearing. I run 14/47 so the bike is easier to ride on trails. I used to do a lot of trail riding. Stock gearing is HORRIBLE for technical single track trail riding. 14/47 is much better for trails, but it's HORRIBLE for highway. Top speed I won't go above is about 55mph with 14/47. You need a longer chain for 14/47 gearing.

@mschumaker1 4 ай бұрын

cool video but these are all just accessories. I was looking for exhaust/intake/jetting and suspension mods

@JT-dt4lq 3 жыл бұрын

What gas tank do you recommend for a 2019 DRZ400S? I want to be able to go atleast 200 miles...

@woodrowcall3158 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t get the Acerbis. Go IMS or Clarke.

@deltabravo1257 2 жыл бұрын

Get the big IMS tank, which eliminates the rad shrouds.

@jaysavage4293 4 ай бұрын

Does anyone ever put a light till switch on their bike for off road rides

@jaysavage4293 4 ай бұрын

I found the headlight to be really annoying in certain situations , and it would be nice to be able to turn it offI found the headlight to be really annoying in certain situations, and it would be nice to be able to turn it off.

@ChrisB-rw6jy 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw a trailer for Bill and Teds face the music movie coming out.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

They totally didn't get my permission to use my line! 😂

@natesv04 Жыл бұрын

Lmao that shirt is awesome lol

@markjohnson1020 3 жыл бұрын

Not to get to personal but we look like we have the same body type. I’m 225 lbs and was wondering how the DRZ would handle that.

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I actually weigh about 40 pounds more than you and it handles me fantastically

@markjohnson1020 3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad Ahhh.. perfect! Thanks dude.

@nicholascarver1 3 жыл бұрын

Kickstarter is crucial.

@walkerskii 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the DRZ400 has an electric start, are you saying add a kickstarter in case the electric start fails?

@fsalda1942 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dork, do you know which seat from SC that is? Is it the low?

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% sure because I bought it used, but I think it might be the low based on pictures I've seen.

@fsalda1942 3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad awesome thank you.

@davidfuller764 3 жыл бұрын

T-shirt: Acoustic motorcycle I like but I’m confused by it.

@sdhlkfhalkjgd 3 жыл бұрын

metaphor for a carbureted bike vs. electronic fuel injection

@mikemerrill175 Жыл бұрын

Turns out the best mod of all was replacing the Durz with your Honda 450.

@salvagingsouls5418 3 жыл бұрын

Fender eliminator kit

@walkerskii 3 жыл бұрын

What is a fender eliminator kit?

@salvagingsouls5418 3 жыл бұрын

@@walkerskii type in on ebay fender eliminator. Tail tidy makes it for like $23

@anymouse6202 3 жыл бұрын

Your wife is a good woman for letting you buy that.

@walkerskii 3 жыл бұрын

Only a man in a bad marriage would think this way. Buy what you want for your hobbies and if the woman protests, she can hit the road! Stop having scarcity mentality, there are plenty of good women out there, who won't complain about spending money on your hobbies.