TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 24, 2010 Well, after a 7 month deployment, my son thought it would be a good idea to join in the DS activities. He bought Kelly's DRZ and is ready to go. Just need some advice. We have the following on the list already. Skid plate Case guards It has handguards already and the usual stuff is in place...desert tank, etc. Looking for specific to 2001 DRZ fixes. Kelly mentioned filing the inside of the shifter as it's sharp and could puncture the case easily. Things like that is what we're looking for. Bike has 15,000 road miles on it. Bypass kickstand switch? That kinda stuff. Thanks in advance....I'll do some reading but it would knock time off if the colective wisdom here could nail down a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbw 0 Posted April 24, 2010 look in the FAQs of thumpertalk's DRZ 400 forum. It will have everything you need. specifically: http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/thread/62...ers-should-read in terms of protection you may want to look at rad guards also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted April 24, 2010 you got some of them; dremel the brake lever case savers skid plate desert tank 14-47 re-gear for dirt specific work 3x3 air box hole and replace needle spring re-jet to "burned" spec lock tite fixes on numerous things: cs sprocket one of them Let me look at mine and see what I forgot (IF I can ever get time off from bands/work/family to see mine again) congrats- FWIW... I would hold off on the lowering links... Morgan rode mine all day without them fine, and he is shorter/younger/weaker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toddrh 0 Posted April 24, 2010 look on the FAQs of thumpertalk's DRZ 400 forum. It will have everything you need.specifically: http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/thread/62...ers-should-read This is good advice. All things DRZ....the good, and bad.....are there waiting for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 24, 2010 Thx for the help. Yeah, he's 5.6" with shorter legs than mine (if that's possible). I can get my toes down and that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbw 0 Posted April 24, 2010 the gel seat drops about 1 inch from the bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 25, 2010 Edit: Exhaust taken care of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted April 26, 2010 I have some lowering links I will make you a great deal on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 26, 2010 PM sent. Thx! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted May 7, 2010 Thx to Joliet for the lowering links. Took care of the inseam challenge. Danny got his permit Weds & has been riding some back roads...'til today. Bike quit running..started...overheated...stopped...limped to the sister's house. Foamy oil & oil leaking out of the top of the cylinder. Head gasket? I didn't check the radiators but the overflow is empty...pressurized all the coolant out? It's over an hour drive to jump into this with him so he's on his own with it for now (especially with mother's day weekend) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted May 7, 2010 foamy oil, or milky oil? If it's milky (you may have to wait until it cools) I would guess that... bummer If it cools, and it starts again until hot, you may check your valves... I had that happen once Why do you think it was overheating, if there is no liquid in the overflow? Is there no liquid in the system anywhere? That would lead me back to head gasket, or some other leak in the system Where does he live? I may be going up to North county tomorrow, and maybe could stop by and make fun of you behi... I mean take a look at it for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted May 8, 2010 PM sent. Thx. .....and there's nothing you'd call me that he hasn't already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted May 8, 2010 was there white smoke too? if the oil is "milky", meaning contaminated oil then, possible water pump issue?? i think it's a common thing.. something i found i'd def change the oil tho for sure...just to make sure it's good to begin with... Blind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted May 8, 2010 dump the oil... add radiator coolant for aluminum engines, (and oil...duh) Make sure to "burp" the radiators... check the oil again after running The water pump issue blind mentioned is not rare in DRZs... if that is where he sprung a leak, it is better than from the head gasket in my mind. Don't bother trying to fix it; just buy a new one and install with the RTV fix in place also the obvious... water hoses, and the radiators themselves... can he take a picture of the oil in a pan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted May 8, 2010 He'll be checking this thread today and following advice. Appreciate the input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted May 11, 2010 k, oil is milky, leaking oil from valve cover area. He'll be digging in today & checking this thread. Coolant was down about half in the radiators. He's in N County (currently O'side). Bike has 15,000 miles and he'll be checking valve clearance etc as he goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted May 11, 2010 k, oil is milky, leaking oil from valve cover area. He'll be digging in today & checking this thread. Coolant was down about half in the radiators.He's in N County (currently O'side). Bike has 15,000 miles and he'll be checking valve clearance etc as he goes. I have got valve shim's over at my shop, if he needs them. I also have a manual if needed. If it is dirty, have him pull the gas tank and wash it first, so he doesn't get dirt falling in the motor. Maybe it will be just a head gasket. Call if you need anything. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
