SUZUKI DRZ400S or E Carburetor Removal & Cleaning the OEM Mikuni BSR36 Carb; A full "How To" guide!
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- čas přidán 23. 04. 2021
- Nik from Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting presents a detailed guide on how to remove, clean, and rebuild the stock Mikuni BSR36 carb on the Suzuki DR-Z400S which also applies to the Kawasaki KLX400SR. The additional steps associated with the California Emissions Canister are also discussed. Before watching please read the disclaimer below.
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Cheers - Nik - Auta a dopravní prostředky
on behalf of everyone who watches this video thank you so soooooooooooo much. seriously
Heck yes - very glad to hear it is helpful and useful. I made a similar tutorial for the DRZ on how to install the desert tank. PS this Sat a new video drops introducing my current 10 motorcycles and how subscribed viewers can one them at a great price so be sure to check it out. Cheers - Nik
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this - it's very helpful. I really appreciate that you took the time and effort to get good camera angles, good lighting, and good audio. And of course, excellent, clear step-by-step instructions. I know all of that is hard to do, so thanks!
I really appreciate you taking the time to compliment this video. I'm very glad that it was helpful. It does take a ton of time to film this and to edit but this whole Channel it's educational in nature and if it does that then I'm satisfied. Good luck and please spread the word. I made another tutorial for the DRZ about installing a larger tank, as well as how to install a hockey puck to the bottom the side stand to extend it a little bit. All the best to you see you in the next one.
Sir, thank you for this video. I almost sent my bike to the shop to get this done but after watching this video I had the confidence I could do it myself. Bike started and ran perfectly after. Thank you!
Glad to hear it. Thanks for taking the time to write. Nik
Well done presentation! Thanks for also sharing your attitude and advice on managing expectations. I agree that most people would rather spend an afternoon riding than tooling on the carb. With the help of your video I will proceed and pray that I will be better prepared to control my anger when it gets frustrating.
Good luck. Crack open a beer and push throughout it. Then go ride and make it a point to do so regularly so as to avoid having to do this. Cheers. Nik
Your tip about angling the carb worked great!
That's great to hear it helped cause that job is difficult enough as it is, so whatever makes that easier. Thank for being here. Hi there. I also made a tutorial of how to instal the desert tank on the DRZ. I have reviewed most of the ADV thumpers on this channel, so please take a look through my videos - I find the BMW XChallenge to be a very worth competitor to the DRZ. I also still have in my garage waiting to get reviewed the Honda XR650L and KTM SXC 625, (also a worthy competitor) as well as the BMW F and G650GS. Also, some great news, Kawasaki invited me to their press release and extended review of the new KLR being release later this year so stick around for that and please consider subscribing to be informed when these come out. In the meantime, thanks again for being here! Cheers - Nik
Excellent video - thanks. I'm just 'doing' my son's DRZ400E which has been standing for a long time. Make sure all the crud is removed from the tank and pop a fuel filter into the hose whilst everything is off the bike - saves taking the carb off twice! Here in the UK our wonderful summer has gone - really envy your blue skies - so keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to participate in the conversation. I'm really glad to hear that the video was helpful to you. And most definitely we here in San Diego are very spoiled when it comes to our climate. I actually moved here from Michigan on a motorcycle, because there's year-round amazing riding from the mountain to the desert to the borderlands and the coast all easily done in one day. Let me know if you're ever in the area and I'd be happy to guide you on a private tour as I do often hear. All the best until next time.
Thank you so much for this video I am going to do my DRC 400 SM sometime this coming week I’m also trying to rebuild my fork so all the learning curve. I naturally have a job where I work on fitness equipment and other things so hopefully this only adds to my knowledge of mechanics 🙏🏽
Good luck with it and I am glad you found the video useful. Please consider subscribing to be informed when the other tutorials come out. I also made one for the DRZ on how to install a desert tank. Cheers - Nik
Thanks Nick you video helped me a lot, although I have a 2014 model which I found much more complicated it offered me a good baseline 👍🏻
Great to hear it. I made it for exactly that purpose and it turns out to bei one of my most viewed videos so lots of people are getting something out of it. Cheers.
There's usually some Bad Religion playing in the background when I do mine, too! Just picked up a high mileage DRZ 400 recently, so I'm doing all this, and adding a JD jet kit, too. Someone's been inside mine already, installed an aftermarket needle, and kept the stock jetting. I don't like what I see, and there are some rotted o-rings in mine. I just received my new diaphragm and rebuild kit, so assembly and tuning will start soon...thanks for the vid, its a great reference. I've rebuilt carbs before, but not this model
Good luck with getting the bike in top shape again. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Awesome upload very informative thank you for taking the trouble to film and post this vid much appreciated.
I'm very glad to hear you found the video helpful. I did a similar tutorial on how to install a desert tank on the same bike. Cheers. Nik
@@pegasusmotorcycletours Having just bought a 2007 DRZSM{UK} and new to the model I noticed it behaved just like yours.
I followed your tutorial and stripped the carb and lo and behold although pretty clean the jet was blocked just like yours.
I cannot thank you enough for posting this vid Nik Happy New Year.
@@artiexr222 Glad to hear it resolved the problem - always happy to help and thanks for watching. Please consider subscribing to get notified when other similar videos go live, and I appreciate your support. all the best in 2022.
Nik
Nice job. Laughed at “this will be part of your life” so true. My next will be the Lectron carb for the. XR650l
Have a great time! I am editing the review for my XR650L at the moment and will definitely need to clean out the carb on it in the near future. Ride safe and till next time.
Thank you for a great step by step process.
You are welcome sir. I am very happy to hear you found this video helpful. I review the DRZ in detail, and made another video tutorial about how to add a desert tank. The next review releasing soon will be of another adventure touring motorcycle in this class, the Royal Enfield Himalayan. Perhaps see you there. Thank you for taking the time
@@pegasusmotorcycletours I have a DRZ400 and I think it’s great all rounder and I wish they still sold new here in Europe. I rented a Himalayan in Valencia, Spain last summer and I was impressed, even posted a short video, again a great all rounder, as friendly as a scooter in town and still able to do mountain trails.
I dont know what that little oring is or what it does. But it fell off, and sure enough, you reminded me to replace it. Thank you
I am glad to hear the video was helpful to you. Best.
Nik
Best how to video thank you
Glad it helped. Cheers.
Thank you that was very helpful
Thanks for watching and glad to hear it.
I have a blue 2007 that I just took to Park Falls, WI for a weekend ride. Great bike, I bought it new and will never sell it. I have been thinking about doing the 3x3 air box mod with a slip-on but I’m concerned about reliability and fuel mileage. Do you have any opinions on this type of mod?
I honestly have no personal experience with that particular mod although I don't think it would negatively effect gas mileage too much, or reliability since all you would be doing is allowing the engine to breathe easier. A good air filter is a must though especially if running mostly in dirt. Just be sure to rejet as well to accommodate the increased air flow. Its similar to adding a cold air intake system to a car - it should not affect reliability. Thanks for watching and for your question.
Excellent video tutorial on how you did this work. Really helps! How did the test ride go? The bike sounded great once it started up. I’ve heard that removing the upper subframe bolts allows the subframe to pivot, making the carb removal/reinstall a bit easier as it increases the amount of room available.
Yes it does amd one option is to rotate it without removing. Ran like a charm. Thanks for watching.
thanks for showing me which is the pilot jet. my bike with a fairly new carb wont start with just the choke. i have to blip the throttle. someone on Thumper Talk said to clean the pilot jet. but i didn't know which one it is. He suggested it could be the choke too, but that is just a large hole which can't be plugged up. i hate removing a carb. i guess i will have to just twist it to expose the float bowl. i wonder, is fuel injection more problem free??
Yes, you are able to just trust the carb in order to expose the keys and bowl. In my opinion EFI is a better deal but to have people wanting to ring my neck for saying that here. Nothing to do in efi. Bit when you understand carbs is also not hard work. Good luck
Great video! Any advice to prolong your carbs cleanliness so you don’t have to clean it so often?
Yes. Drain the reservoar of gas if storing the bike by turn8ng the screw and letting the gas drain. You can also turn off the petcock and let the bike starve out (stall from thirst) when parking. You can ise fuell additives like stabil or any other fuel treatment, and always be sure to buy from a reputable gas station. Cheers. Nik
Stabil
In terms of minutes or seconds in the video he had the floats in and out so fast i almost missed it. If you have an air compressor this helps a lot to clear small passages. It helps having lived long enough when cars had carburetors too. Lawn mowers, pressure washers, Its all about the same.
Thanks for watching and commenting. What is your suggestion exactly regarding the speed quotes being in and out
Maybe someone can help me out bump if you can appreciate it. The little pin you remove at 17:50 mine is stuck in there any recommendations? Been having issues with the bike and I'm assuming this may be it. Can I pull it out with pliers or how can I go about this?
They all come out as screws. Lefty loosey.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours thank you I'll give it a try
So much easier if you at least undo the top subframe bolt, and loosen the two bottom subframe bolts. Gently push subframe back.
I've heard of that technique and will try it next time. Thanks for watching and for the tip.
great video, thank you. I'm from Australia and we can buy the drz400e new and I'm torn between the drz and the crf300. How often would you say you have to clean the carb on a drz that gets ridden regularly vs how long can you let the fuel sit before you need to clean the carb? the crf has a lot of pros but you dont really get much for your money compared to the drz which is a 20 year old bike lol. I'm happy to hear suggestions of other bikes i should be looking into as well for a light weight adv bike that i can use to commute with at 60 m/h as well
I've had the crf250 really amd was unimpressed, however my friend has the 300 with a suspension upgrade and some power mods, and that was a great bike. The drz has great suspension from the getgo. The carbs won't be an issue if yoy actually use the thing regularly. I don't get why the crf rally is so expensive here.
Thanks for your reply. I was actually expecting you to steer me away from the carb and towards the efi so I need to look at the drz more seriously I think
The drz is $1,300 USD more expensive in Australia (new) than the crf300L. The only thing the crf has going for out is the highway performance (lower revs) (although some people have tested them and apparently it's the same?) And the fuel economy which aren't deal breakers
Because the drz has a big used market here, I would consider looking for a good deal but because it's my first bike I'm worried I'll buy somebody else's problem and end up with a big bill from the mechanic who will do it's first check over. I'd be servicing it from then onwards.
And to be honest, the only other things I prefer from the crf is the fuel tank level and the gear indicator on the dash. I'm not sure if I can get these aftermarket for the drz
I've had the crf 250 rally and was not impressed. That bike is super slow and needs suspension work to be usable. The drz has that leg up from the get go.
Neither are total in my opinion, especially the gear indicator. You will know whe. You get to know the bike what hear you are in. And they are fairly simple to work on. If you can buy a clean used one for a good savings than do that so you can always sell if you want to upgrade. And you might want to sooner than you think. I always like mor power. 400 is the least I'd go with.
Just sold my X challenge and bought a DRZ a few months ago, I agree the X challenge performance specs outperform the DRZ in most ways, but in my opinion reliability issues and lack of parts kills the benefits. The X suffers from a few minor flaws like poorly routed fuel and vacuum lines, and a poorly designed ignition cylinder that makes the bike a little too prone failure. These problems aren't usually too difficult to fix and probably would have been fixed from the factory if they'd kept producing them for longer. The bigger issue with the limited production aspect is how rare and expensive parts are to finds, as well as the lack of aftermarket support. The rareness also makes fixing things on the bike a bit more difficult, not a lot of youtube videos on the X challenge and a lot of forums are 10+ years old with no images because the image hosting server died. Dealing with those aspects of the X challenge is what really made to look towards the DRZ, a supposedly bulletproof bike that you can buy parts for at a gas station in Argentina. So far my experience on the DRZ has been just that, its slow as shit compared to the X, I've definitely had a few moments on the street where I remembered I don't have ABS anymore, it doesn't get as many compliments but its been nothing but reliable, easy to work, cheap and easy to find parts, and has taken me everywhere I've tried to take it. IMO the DRZ is for driving hard, learning and beating on while the X challenge would be a bike better suited for someone with a good few bikes in their garage thats got the time, money and know-how to deal with it. (Sorry about the essay in the comments, I'm just excited to see someone who's had the same bikes as me :)
Thanks so much for watching. I agree about the downsides, I couldn't find luggage carriers for it, crash bars etc. I've switched to. Altm 690 and wow what a bike.
Anyone have any luck tilting the carb 45 egress, removing the float bowl cap and cleaning the jets good enough?
I hear that is also an option. I like to really get in it though.
How hard is it to tell us what you’re doing while you’re doing it? I would be very helpful.
I take it you did not find the video helpful?
how often do you do this
As often as necessary meaning whenever the carb is clogged due to old or bad gas. Of you rode the bike regularity, it should not need a cleaning. If you store the bike, run it with the petcock on off until the bike dies from fuel starvation. This leaves no residual fuel in the float of the carb. Thanks for watching
Dude I was so into this , until at 16.40 you edit out the removal of the two identical jets , so I figured I could which was the main and what goes where on installation segment , BUT you edit that out too at 24: 35 wtf
I'm not sure I follow. When in doubt, take pictures as a reference.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours You remove the first jet with the 8mm ( is this the main ? ) blow through it / new scene at 16:40 / and you say "ok" and magically , there are now two jets with one laying jet on the table and the one in your hand . You skipped an important step removing the other one , then did it again on the reassembly .Where does the larger orifice jet go in case I mix them up ? Wouldn't be bad to show a float level adjustment . I was given a disassembled carb in a box . I like your channel and I'm only mentioning it because that confused me .
@@jonadabster8401 I totally appreciate you pointing that out. I just honestly don't remember that detail now, off the top of my head, clearly enough to answer you correctly. You're the first to point it out so I appreciate it. I haven't cleaned a carb since then so... Thanks for the support. A new review is coming out next Friday, of my super tenere. I consider it my best review yet so I hope to hear from you in the future. Be well and good luck with the carb.
DUDE ! why'd you cut the cable at 10:53 ?!? its a reusable one! :O
(great video tho)
Hahahaha, I saw it a second too late lol. Felt pretty foolish, and was pleasantly surprised Suzuki supplied these. Thanks for watching. A new review of the new klr640 is coming out this Saturday so I hope to see you there. Happy new year. Nik
Step 1: Removed 36mm CV carb.
Step 2: Throw it forcefully in the dumpster.
Step 3: Install 39mm FCR carb.
done.
Thanks for that tip. No doubt the bike would breathe much better with a bigger carb. I'm riding the CRF250 RALLY now but am missing the power of the drz.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours its criminal that Suzuki let those S and SMs leave the factory with those CV carbs. The bike is night and day with the FCR carb.
please go buy a set of Japanese Industrial Standard screwdrivers.
Thanks for the tip.
mixing ratio Turn a few times
Thanks for that
Hey man, you didn’t properly clean the accelerator pump, should have cleaned behind the ball valve passage. Also there are three tiny holes that need to cleaned on the front of the butterfly valve. Finally, the top end where the diaphragm is not assembled correctly, when tightening the two screws on the top end you must keep the gate with needle open with your finger. Vacuum must be present in the top men are. Otherwise your carb will never run properly. It is the trick that no one shows on CZcams.
Thank you so much for taking the time to instruct me - I will highlight and save your comment. IS there a video that you are aware of that cleans a carb properly? It's one thing to read this, but I'd need to see it done to make sense of how to do it better next time. I REALLY APRECIATE YOU.
Explain that again about the gate etc!
great job. good adviced to the squids that dont know what a carburator is....
Thanks for watching
I appreciate the video, but it would have been nice to see how you managed to reconnect the fucking throttle cables...
I feel your stress. I hate this whole procedure as well. But to reconnect them is not difficult if you physically twist the the throttle lobe and thread the cables on that way. I don't recall having trouble with this part so just check that you aren't missing something simple in the mix.
Yeah, sorry if I was pissy lmfao
It definitely took me some finangling, but I got it probably 20 min after I commented. I have big hands and there's so little room to work with so it was extra tough getting the left connector to seat in the hole and then slip the cable through the slot.
Again, I really appreciate this video man. It really helped and the bike is running like clockwork now.
For a guy who doesn't want to fo it again. Why didn't you replace ther diaphragm, seals and gaskets? Why didn't you put the parts in a basket and soak them for hours? That was like a field cleaning, you'd do out in the brush.
Thanks for the suggestions - just the needless needed to be cleared out - the bike only had 600 miles on the clock at the time and true, it could have used all new parts, but for the expediency of filming this video, this was sufficient. It ran like a charm after that. Of course, the key to avoid doing this is to shut the petcock off and let the chamber be emptied of fuel before storing. Thanks for chiming in and for watching - I appreciate it.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours stabil works good too!!
No doubt. Thanks for the tip - it's amazing how much the price of that has increased over the years.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours With only 600 miles you didn't need new parts. You had a plugged jet and a simple cleaning as you did was the right thing to do.
Camera on the wrong side, your hands obscured your work.
Thanks for the input
I have a better setup now. Cheers.
Be aware. DRZ-E carb is different !!!
How so? Thanks for that.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours DRZ-E have Keihin FCR39 carb. For example here is E model carb. czcams.com/video/wCtQHH4gaSw/video.html
@@pegasusmotorcycletours DRZ-E have Keihin FCR39 carb.
Almost 4 minutes of blather before actually getting to what I clicked on the video to see
Only 4 min?! Thats gotto be a record for me, I usually take at least twice as long to get to the point.
I just acquired one of these bikes this evening . Was informed that a carb cleaning would be needed, have you ever used "mechanic in a bottle" ? It is a concentrated carb cleaner . I've used it on small engines with great success and wonder if I should give it a shot .
I have no personal experience with it but probably wouldn't hurt to try. These typically clean out the system would not sufficiently in one tank. If you do not want to remove the whole carb, you can simply rotate it so that the bottom is accessible from the side for cleaning.