As a DRZed 400SM owner of more than 14 years, I applaud you for the very reasoned and correct information that you are giving, particularly to newer DRZ owners. I have done all these mods progressively over the years of ownership and I cannot fault your logic. Congratulations to you on a well presented video. Merry Christmas, from NZ.
Great video. Here's a summary. If anyone knows the HP gains for each of these mods, please add numbers to this list below. 1) Carburetor upgrade to Keihin FCR39 ($400-650) 2) Camshaft upgrade to Hotcams ($150-300) 3) Big Bore kit Millenium etc ($400-600) 4) Full exaust upgrade to MRD SSW ($400-500) 5) 3x3 airbox mod with jd jetting kit ($80) 6) Change front/rear sprockets ($50-$100)
When racing mx I always went with stainless exhaust systems. With lots of heat cycles titanium tends to break down and becomes brittle. Stainless is the best bet in my opinion and experience
Hi. Just came across your channel. Thanks for your very Informative video on the DRZ400. I'm presently riding a 2010 Kawasaki KLR650, (which I'm doing some work on) and also been considering a Suzuki 400. Just subbed. Regards from S Africa Clive
Aside from the ‘ Big Bore ‘ kits , this the best information out here for the DRZ400S/SM/E . Thanks for sharing your knowledge and information 🙏 these mods make the best sense for anyone looking to improve performance . Very good video 👍
is an E model an E because/if it has an electric starter? got a 2004 with electric start should have the FCR 39 already correct? just did valves piston and seals because the cam chain tension failed, new chain and drilled/tapped the tensioner housing to take a bolt and lock nut
@@AndrewBrowner E model is off road only so it's got the better carb..but doesn't pass emissions regulations..that's why the S model has the shitty carb. You can tell by looking at the carb if it's an FCR
@@mboyer68 i thought certain years/locations allowed the FCR on road? bike has blinkers but im not sure if they were added by other owners just got the bike this year
I would imagine that a film maker hones their skills and style through many experiments. So bollocks to the keyboard engineers and bedroom oficionados. I enjoyed it. Thank you. Subbed. Much love from Yorkshire
3x3 kit and pipe. The bike pushes 90plus. Without struggle. I've ridden one with over 85k. And it pushed 70mph easy. That's why I bought one! Fun and durable
Do it bro. I slapped the 3x3 mod and JD jet kit and I'm a computer science nerd that knows nothing about engines/carbs. Very fun do it all bike for beginners.
Lol, in the time past since posting iI have bought a DRZ and 3x3 mod with he JD jet kit and a full yosh exhaust. Its a very fun bike super glad I bought it!!
Thanks for the informative video! I'm thinking about getting a DRZ as I'm not sure I can part with nearly 20k (here in Australia) for a KTM 690! Have you dyno'd your bike to see what hp and torque you are getting at the wheel?
i have everything except cams now, not sure to go stage 1 or 2, only thing you didnt mention is the quarter turn R6 throttle cam, thats a pretty good mod also
hello dude! i have a drz400e 2007 and i want to converter to dual sport (i searching ligths, turn lights, switches and sprockets) what do you recommend me to buy?
my 07 drz 400 has the gearing for off rd my top speed use to b 160 kph now 130 still gd on hwy way better off rd. I hate my stock carb its gave me problems since near new popn/n fartn so i have to do something soon.
Good vid . With the carb and cams upgrade are the gains in power substantial...honestly? I would like to know before I do the projects on my drz looking for an honest opinion please??!!?!?
I'd say not noticeably. It's not fuel injected, it's only a 400. By no means race ready. Do the obvious, mess with sprockets, etc. It's like if you get your girl some new tits. Yeah, she's got nice new tits, but same shitty attitude. Lol
Am trying to figure out what my bike it's got cuz I bought it used so I notice the keihim carb but dunno wich of the 2 it os any way to tell? The other question I got is if you do cams you also have to do the big bora kit?
I bought a 2019 DRZ400SM, I did the exhasut FMF Q4 exhaust and FMF Powerbomb header, 3x3 airbox mod and rejetting, and went from 32-33 horsepower to 37 horsepower. When the warranty expires what is the next simplest upgrade I should do that takes the least amount of skill. I don't want a mod that will affect reliability.
3x3, jetting and exhaust will get you where you want to be. The low end torque I gained from jetting and powercore exhaust was more then enough to barrel through Florida deep white sand and red clay trails. The only other upgrade I’ve considered is fcr carb upgrade, OEM dirtbike parts has a video doing 4th gear power wheelies with the fcr 41. hotcams and big bore kits are useless power imo for the money your spending
Nothing noticeable. I was driving roughly 15-20 miles a day to and from work and would fill up Friday afternoon on my way home. So about 100-120 miles per every tank. Which is about the same as factory
Good addition for weight loss is that sealed lead acid dumbbell battery. The lithiums are unbelievable. Way more cold cranking amps at 120 which is I beleive 3x as much. And it weighs less than 1lb which is significant high up on the chassis. At around 100 Canadian pesos it's a unbeatable upgrade. Great vid tho and to the haters you mentioned. Don't mention it again there will always b haters no matter what vid u post. Just realize that and don't give a damn. Usually just basement dwelling losers anyway that don't say shit in real life. Cheers pretty work
Because japanese manucfacturier have bette material purchase power, massive parts productive capacity and just overall more resource than small compagny making parts for a small market comparely. So they can invest more in quality check and engineering
hey how is it going my name is jake. I have a question i have a 07 drz400sm stock other then the fmf pipe Its a fun bike. but i do want some more power Im thinking of just doing a carburator fcr39 for now just to keep it reliable because i do ride it on the street regularly. What would you recommend me do to get some more power without losing to much reliability? Will just doing a carburator help me out.
I have a kickstart model with fcr and i has zero problems. You need to know how to set it up. Check out the eddie mods for the carb. The horizontal fcr comes on the drz. You can also use the mx fcr carb which is newer than the horizontal. Ypu may only need intake boots and throttle to change it. Then put the kickstart drz model cams in it. More aggresive.
HELP! I got a DRZ 400 S with pumper carb, 3x3, fmf powercore 4 (1) system. It's rated at 37kw, about 49hp, How often should I change the oil? and what do I need to check and maintenance?
Service mechanic said I should change it every 15 hours or 600Km Tops, because of the mods, and because it is an S model, so from what I can gather that's not the case, I could go at least 1000Km or more...
@@lightedgestudios the S model is suspension and tires nothing engine related as far as i know, you just have a carb and exhaust pipe youre fine to go for 2000kms between changes its not a race bike
id run it till theres issues.. maybe keep an eye on your compression with a guage every oil change or so if it gets too low its gonna need a piston and rings most likely, theyre not that expensive themselves but once you add gaskets,fluids, and things like timing chain, spark plug, ect that most will replace while in there it adds up
Rather than wasting money on upgrades buy a hotter bike,most people can't use the power of the standard bike.i would like to see dyno figures to show hp gains for the money spent
all australian E models 1999-2020 use the keihin fcr39ss. if your e has s carby and cams you have an s model with a plastic tank and probably live in an authoritarian state like commifornia
Clearly not a Suzuki tech.... yes the ideas ya have are good ones. However 10k on an oversized piston is completely wrong. There are over 28 companies making full exhaust systems that perform very well. The E model exhaust cam is .250 SMALLER than the hot cams stage one grind. So let's do the math. At 1k revs the E model closes 4 times faster than the stage one hit cam. So I can't see how it is even remotely "close". And the 3x3 model is the first thing to be done. It will breathe better regardless of your jetting. More air in makes power. The only restriction in the stock system is the muffler. A 7+ year old muffler has puked out over half of its packing by then anyways. So for a fella with no wallet and a razor blade wack a hole in the air box. Ride it then comment below. The bike rt off the showroom floor was a winner. Still is... it's why not much has changed. If ya wanna have a fun bike with hours of fun. Do the 3x3 buy a cheap slip on muffler. Cuz ure sure gonna crash and dent it up anyways on some nice single trax. Shop around for some nice tyres. D606 does the best on and off road. I've worked for Suzuki since 2002. The same year I bought my S model. Wot have I dun? Jetting, pipe, big acerbic tank, crashed it alot, his headlight bulb, knuckle busters, crashed it some more, smaller turn signals cuz I crash alot and a 2 inch lowering kit so Mexicans stop eyeballing me..I went through a stage where I wanted it cool and pretty with traffics n shit. But I like to test my skills and crash alot lol. So if ya wanna RIP around the streets build it that way, if ya wanna hit the trails put some fat ass knobby on the back gear it down so I can wheelie till ya girl falls off the back and have fun. The bike is great stock. When adding parts do it cuz that's how ya like to ride. Otherwise all it truly needs is gas and ass. You can ask me ktm mates... plus I'm sure ktm stands for keep throughing money..... Rubber side down.... If ya can 🤔
As a DRZed 400SM owner of more than 14 years, I applaud you for the very reasoned and correct information that you are giving, particularly to newer DRZ owners.
I have done all these mods progressively over the years of ownership and I cannot fault your logic.
Congratulations to you on a well presented video.
Merry Christmas, from NZ.
That was an excellent intro to the complexity's of my issues.
Mahalo and greatful subscription!
Gold video for DRZ enthusiasts
Great video 👍 I have started building up a 17 DRZ 400 SM all I have left is cam shafts
Great video. Here's a summary. If anyone knows the HP gains for each of these mods, please add numbers to this list below.
1) Carburetor upgrade to Keihin FCR39 ($400-650)
2) Camshaft upgrade to Hotcams ($150-300)
3) Big Bore kit Millenium etc ($400-600)
4) Full exaust upgrade to MRD SSW ($400-500)
5) 3x3 airbox mod with jd jetting kit ($80)
6) Change front/rear sprockets ($50-$100)
just buy a wrf450
touge_ attack no way, an E model with a big bore can easily hang with a wrf450, for half the price and twice the reliability.
rbn brb wr450’s suck for highway/long distance
@@jake-cj7ii not like the drz is much better either, we would all rather have something north of 650cc for long highway rides.
Cheers mate! Thanks for the good information!
When racing mx I always went with stainless exhaust systems. With lots of heat cycles titanium tends to break down and becomes brittle. Stainless is the best bet in my opinion and experience
Damn you really know these DRZ's good vid ! 👍watching from 🇨🇦🤙
Steviedee 73 thank you :)
Love this video. You did amazing. Thank you!!
Great video and thanks for all the information and your experiences..
Thanks for the support :)
Great video mate, now have an idea on what I want done to mine when I get it 👍🏽
Your videos are very useful for me !
Thank you
Thanks Christian :)
Hi.
Just came across your channel.
Thanks for your very Informative video on the DRZ400.
I'm presently riding a 2010 Kawasaki KLR650, (which I'm doing some work on) and also been considering a Suzuki 400.
Just subbed.
Regards from S Africa
Clive
Nice video, thank you.
Good video. Interesting👍
Aside from the ‘ Big Bore ‘ kits , this the best information out here for the DRZ400S/SM/E . Thanks for sharing your knowledge and information 🙏 these mods make the best sense for anyone looking to improve performance .
Very good video 👍
Whats wrong with the big bore kits info?
@GeneralNOH some people don't like them because they are hard on the engine
I have a 2004 E model, it comes from the factory with FCR 39...except for The People's Republic of California models.
is an E model an E because/if it has an electric starter? got a 2004 with electric start should have the FCR 39 already correct? just did valves piston and seals because the cam chain tension failed, new chain and drilled/tapped the tensioner housing to take a bolt and lock nut
@@AndrewBrowner E model is off road only so it's got the better carb..but doesn't pass emissions regulations..that's why the S model has the shitty carb. You can tell by looking at the carb if it's an FCR
@@mboyer68 i thought certain years/locations allowed the FCR on road? bike has blinkers but im not sure if they were added by other owners just got the bike this year
I would imagine that a film maker hones their skills and style through many experiments. So bollocks to the keyboard engineers and bedroom oficionados. I enjoyed it. Thank you. Subbed.
Much love from Yorkshire
Great video thanks a lot! I'd love to drive a 490 bb kit :D
3x3 kit and pipe. The bike pushes 90plus. Without struggle. I've ridden one with over 85k. And it pushed 70mph easy. That's why I bought one! Fun and durable
What is the 3x3 kit?
@@hunterhill1013 watch the video again
Nice video. Very informative.)
DenJP thank you :)
the drz project question. is it still beneficial to do 3x3 mod and sprocket ratio if you have swapped carbs, or carbs and cams?
valuable informations... can we order camshafts for our other models?
This was really helpfull. I am seriously considering getting DRZ and was curious of any performance mods available for it. Thanks again :)
Do it bro. I slapped the 3x3 mod and JD jet kit and I'm a computer science nerd that knows nothing about engines/carbs.
Very fun do it all bike for beginners.
Lol, in the time past since posting iI have bought a DRZ and 3x3 mod with he JD jet kit and a full yosh exhaust. Its a very fun bike super glad I bought it!!
@@GuntersGarage yeet!
Thanks for the info dude 👍 and don't let the D-bags in the comments get to you. It's the only thing they have. 🇺🇲
Thanks for the informative video! I'm thinking about getting a DRZ as I'm not sure I can part with nearly 20k (here in Australia) for a KTM 690! Have you dyno'd your bike to see what hp and torque you are getting at the wheel?
I am wondering if you go with fcr39 carb, 3x3 with rejet, opening intake little and full exhaust how mutch does it affect fuel consumption?
i have everything except cams now, not sure to go stage 1 or 2, only thing you didnt mention is the quarter turn R6 throttle cam, thats a pretty good mod also
Explain the r6 throttle cam what's that do
hello dude! i have a drz400e 2007 and i want to converter to dual sport (i searching ligths, turn lights, switches and sprockets) what do you recommend me to buy?
My first performance upgrade will be to replace the rear spring to match my weight
That was a sexy video
What is better? 3x3 + jet kit or 3x3 + FCR carb?
Hey man is the cruise 70 to 75 a bit easier for the bike with these upgrades
What mirrors are those? Been looking everywhere...
my 07 drz 400 has the gearing for off rd my top speed use to b 160 kph now 130 still gd on hwy way better off rd. I hate my stock carb its gave me problems since near new popn/n fartn so i have to do something soon.
thank you for the video, I am offered to buy a complete dep line for my drz, what do you think?
Can you put links to all the parts you have bought..?
Why is the 2003 model not included?
great info
Good vid . With the carb and cams upgrade are the gains in power substantial...honestly? I would like to know before I do the projects on my drz looking for an honest opinion please??!!?!?
I'd say not noticeably. It's not fuel injected, it's only a 400. By no means race ready. Do the obvious, mess with sprockets, etc. It's like if you get your girl some new tits. Yeah, she's got nice new tits, but same shitty attitude. Lol
It's your bike don't worry or care about what other people say about your mods or weight loss ideas
when converting to super moto..do we have to install a shorter stand as well ?
Am trying to figure out what my bike it's got cuz I bought it used so I notice the keihim carb but dunno wich of the 2 it os any way to tell? The other question I got is if you do cams you also have to do the big bora kit?
You can do cams on a stock motor but if you do the big bore you should also have cams.
I bought a 2019 DRZ400SM, I did the exhasut FMF Q4 exhaust and FMF Powerbomb header, 3x3 airbox mod and rejetting, and went from 32-33 horsepower to 37 horsepower. When the warranty expires what is the next simplest upgrade I should do that takes the least amount of skill. I don't want a mod that will affect reliability.
flatslide carburator
3x3, jetting and exhaust will get you where you want to be. The low end torque I gained from jetting and powercore exhaust was more then enough to barrel through Florida deep white sand and red clay trails. The only other upgrade I’ve considered is fcr carb upgrade, OEM dirtbike parts has a video doing 4th gear power wheelies with the fcr 41. hotcams and big bore kits are useless power imo for the money your spending
daniel griffin How does these basic mods affect your fuel consumption? (3x3, jetting and exhaust)
Nothing noticeable. I was driving roughly 15-20 miles a day to and from work and would fill up Friday afternoon on my way home. So about 100-120 miles per every tank. Which is about the same as factory
Good addition for weight loss is that sealed lead acid dumbbell battery. The lithiums are unbelievable. Way more cold cranking amps at 120 which is I beleive 3x as much. And it weighs less than 1lb which is significant high up on the chassis. At around 100 Canadian pesos it's a unbeatable upgrade. Great vid tho and to the haters you mentioned. Don't mention it again there will always b haters no matter what vid u post. Just realize that and don't give a damn. Usually just basement dwelling losers anyway that don't say shit in real life. Cheers pretty work
Have you or are you going to do a strictly cam video on this bike ?
Steviedee 73 no I haven't and I probably won't
Wish you had linked stuff :(
What's the name of the skid plate? :)
Deelow CRD Absolute
You just need the Kickstart drz with fcr carb. A few mods and you have well over 50 hp and under 240lbs.
ShakeyShad intelligent input mate
Agreed,the kicker is the one to have.There starting to get hard to find.
@@kingtroll5635 why is that? just to avoid getting stranded with a dead battery? cant you fit the kicker and keep your starter?
Can’t find these sticker. Anyone know where to find them?
Just question why the life span of the aftermarket 440 cc jug and piston would have a shortened life span from the original. Different materials?
Because japanese manucfacturier have bette material purchase power, massive parts productive capacity and just overall more resource than small compagny making parts for a small market comparely. So they can invest more in quality check and engineering
What bodywork did u do as your drz looks super nice?
Milan Rokaya I'm not sure what you mean. Can you rephrase the question?
hey how is it going my name is jake. I have a question i have a 07 drz400sm stock other then the fmf pipe Its a fun bike. but i do want some more power Im thinking of just doing a carburator fcr39 for now just to keep it reliable because i do ride it on the street regularly. What would you recommend me do to get some more power without losing to much reliability? Will just doing a carburator help me out.
I have a kickstart model with fcr and i has zero problems. You need to know how to set it up. Check out the eddie mods for the carb. The horizontal fcr comes on the drz. You can also use the mx fcr carb which is newer than the horizontal. Ypu may only need intake boots and throttle to change it. Then put the kickstart drz model cams in it. More aggresive.
HELP! I got a DRZ 400 S with pumper carb, 3x3, fmf powercore 4 (1) system. It's rated at 37kw, about 49hp, How often should I change the oil? and what do I need to check and maintenance?
I change my oil every 2k miles, check the manual and do it a little more regular.
Service mechanic said I should change it every 15 hours or 600Km Tops, because of the mods, and because it is an S model, so from what I can gather that's not the case, I could go at least 1000Km or more...
@@lightedgestudios I would say that's a little too often but I'm not a trained mechanic so I would go with what he said.
@@lightedgestudios the S model is suspension and tires nothing engine related as far as i know, you just have a carb and exhaust pipe youre fine to go for 2000kms between changes its not a race bike
Change the piston every 10k miles? This seems absurdly costly.
Spyrous Spyrous It seems odd but is what you have to do for a big bore conversion. You can do it at home, it's not as expensive as you'd think
Spyrous Spyrous have to pay to play!
How often should you change the regular piston?
@@lightedgestudios never its a fucking dirt bike not an f1 race car.
id run it till theres issues.. maybe keep an eye on your compression with a guage every oil change or so if it gets too low its gonna need a piston and rings most likely, theyre not that expensive themselves but once you add gaskets,fluids, and things like timing chain, spark plug, ect that most will replace while in there it adds up
u know u forgot about us.. 41mm carbs
Rather than wasting money on upgrades buy a hotter bike,most people can't use the power of the standard bike.i would like to see dyno figures to show hp gains for the money spent
2000 grand in upgrades isn't bad at all especially when you can get a new Drz for 7 or 8 grand
Why aren't you talking about suspension and forks ? :)
Aha because this is a engine performance and horsepower video. I hope to get some suspension vids up soon
U forgot brakes n tires mate
Would be nice if someone could engineer and produce a gear set with six speeds.
I believe they have one.
all australian E models 1999-2020 use the keihin fcr39ss. if your e has s carby and cams you have an s model with a plastic tank and probably live in an authoritarian state like commifornia
say jetted again
Kiskstart model is so much better and lighter.
Dwight Ray but it is not street legal from the factory
It's an e without battery
800 USD..might as well buy a lectron
Clearly not a Suzuki tech.... yes the ideas ya have are good ones. However 10k on an oversized piston is completely wrong. There are over 28 companies making full exhaust systems that perform very well. The E model exhaust cam is .250 SMALLER than the hot cams stage one grind. So let's do the math. At 1k revs the E model closes 4 times faster than the stage one hit cam. So I can't see how it is even remotely "close". And the 3x3 model is the first thing to be done. It will breathe better regardless of your jetting. More air in makes power. The only restriction in the stock system is the muffler. A 7+ year old muffler has puked out over half of its packing by then anyways. So for a fella with no wallet and a razor blade wack a hole in the air box. Ride it then comment below. The bike rt off the showroom floor was a winner. Still is... it's why not much has changed. If ya wanna have a fun bike with hours of fun. Do the 3x3 buy a cheap slip on muffler. Cuz ure sure gonna crash and dent it up anyways on some nice single trax. Shop around for some nice tyres. D606 does the best on and off road. I've worked for Suzuki since 2002. The same year I bought my S model. Wot have I dun? Jetting, pipe, big acerbic tank, crashed it alot, his headlight bulb, knuckle busters, crashed it some more, smaller turn signals cuz I crash alot and a 2 inch lowering kit so Mexicans stop eyeballing me..I went through a stage where I wanted it cool and pretty with traffics n shit. But I like to test my skills and crash alot lol. So if ya wanna RIP around the streets build it that way, if ya wanna hit the trails put some fat ass knobby on the back gear it down so I can wheelie till ya girl falls off the back and have fun. The bike is great stock. When adding parts do it cuz that's how ya like to ride. Otherwise all it truly needs is gas and ass. You can ask me ktm mates... plus I'm sure ktm stands for keep throughing money.....
Rubber side down....
If ya can 🤔
Jets are super cheap. The JD kits are a rip-off in my opinion. It costs like 6 dollars to just buy jets
buy a 500 cc or more yamaha preferably or Honda if you have to
What 500cc yamaha? A super tenere? Lol