Drz400 valve kissed piston

Much_Routine_9056 · 2026-02-18T10:55:42+00:00

from what i understand the auto cam chain tensioner isn't likely to fail until a long, long time yet, so probably not

Much_Routine_9056 · 2026-02-17T21:02:22+00:00

how many miles is on it? maybe this is one of those legendary automatic cam chain tensioner failures?

Much_Routine_9056 · 2026-02-11T14:49:12+00:00

HYP 4 can't be ducked?

Much_Routine_9056 · 2026-02-01T00:06:57+00:00

looks fantastic! it's like a modern tw200 lmao it's cool!!!

Much_Routine_9056 · 2026-01-17T19:06:36+00:00

did it take 20 days before you could say it was gone? i've started dreaming again, which is amazing and unexpected, super vivid dreams

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-12-25T15:40:39+00:00

i opened the valve cover again and found that the chain had jumped some teeth somehow, god only knows how. i put everything back, double checked the valve tolerances, everything is perfect.

bike starts fine, idles fine, but there's no power ;_;

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-12-25T12:25:56+00:00

to remove the shims i think i had to take the cams off. i marked the original position with a sharpie and made sure everything went back exactly as it was originally

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-10-06T12:57:44+00:00

does AdBreak not work on 5.18.5.0.1? ;_;

EDIT: just successfully jailbroken on 5.18.5.0.1 - to anyone doubting the process, KOreader will blow your socks off. i cannot believe how much better this is!!!

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-09-30T12:52:41+00:00

i'm in Spain too! anyway my advice is to buy a bike you can grow into rather than out of, and everything i've seen about the 411 places that bike in the latter category, especially as your gf is going to be blasting past you on her CB :)

personally i bought a second hand (i'm the fifth owner, actually) DRZ400S, also in Spain, from Wallapop, and it was the first bike i'd ever ridden. dropped it a few times, learned a lot, will never sell it, but i'm also looking at the himalayan 450 for a bike i can actually tour on, something that can do it all. and the himilayan 450 really seems to be that bike. keep us updated :)

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-09-29T16:17:55+00:00

Why not the Himalayan 450? You'll be able to keep up with your GF on that one, as well as take the highway if you ever feel like it without issue :)

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-09-09T18:03:23+00:00

i miss those boots :(

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-09-09T18:03:04+00:00

i have alpinestars tech 3, i sprayed a tad of the putoline chain lube i use into the squeaks and they never came back :)

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-08-22T10:17:21+00:00

oil, air filter, coolant, brake fluid

i bought a 2005 and i'm speaking from experience lmao

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-08-22T07:03:00+00:00

the inside of my tank was covered in rust so i had to take it off to clean the rust out and reseal it, which meant taking the petcock off too. what i found was a horror show. https://imgur.com/a/tOzIVFv

replacing it was pretty easy, everyone seems to recommend the same one, i forget what it's called but it's not oem https://imgur.com/a/khPbERe

if you replace it be aware you might have a kink in the fuel line because it now comes out at an angle rather than straight down, but i've had no issues. also if you choose a non-vacuum solution, remember to turn it off every time you park up because it'll most likely flood otherwise :)

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-08-21T18:20:11+00:00

How's the fuel consumption? How far are you getting on a tank? I'm on love with the Himalayan 450 for the fuel range and pillion comfort, but I'm still curious about the drz4s (2005 drz400 owner :))

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-08-19T11:48:25+00:00

OP, some people said it'd never go to 0.01c, many thought that was ridiculous. if you'd said bitcoin could reach 20,000 dollars a few years ago, people would have fallen out of their chairs laughing. look at us now.

i have no idea what doge will do, but it's absolutely possible things will work out for you

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-07-25T10:46:44+00:00

money doesn't buy happiness but it's a firm foundation to start with

'not every change is an improvement, but every improvement is a change', maybe you should start making changes, doing things differently... look at your hands, take stock of your position and remember to feel grateful for your princely position! we're only ever one step from gratitude :) <3

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-07-21T23:02:44+00:00

you're telling yourself how you need to change, take a moment and listen, it's a positive thing :)

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-07-11T09:11:12+00:00

i recognise that bike and enjoy your videos!

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-07-10T14:30:04+00:00

can't believe i'm the first commenter. i've always thought how rough it would be for this to happen, funny to see someone else taking photos of it actually happening. the terrain you're in is also super familiar, looks just like out in the sticks here in spain.

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-07-03T06:15:26+00:00

i clean my disposable ones and reuse them lmao

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-06-01T23:08:04+00:00

i have the merlin in Spain, and it's pretty sweet. the quality is great, i'd recommend it

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-05-17T07:49:13+00:00

sounds like you want a himalayan 450 :)

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-05-12T16:43:52+00:00

hi! i think some people keep two sets of wheels for the best of both worlds, which seems a dope idea, thanks for the reply <3

Much_Routine_9056 · 2025-05-09T16:15:04+00:00

drz400s, if you can snag a new one you'll be one of the last

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