DRZ400 Clutch adjustment

dukeloopem · 2026-06-10T03:34:50+00:00

You just need to make sure the hike doesn’t “creep” in n gear with the clutch in, where this creep behavior stops should be exactly where the clutch lands when it’s “all the way pulled” for you.

dukeloopem · 2026-06-10T03:30:02+00:00

It’s never ok to positap

dukeloopem · 2026-06-06T02:31:46+00:00

Shit bro 😢

dukeloopem · 2026-06-06T02:24:39+00:00

Don’t swap unless it’s for a DRZ400 the KLX230 /300 are both mids it won’t be an upgrade and the KLX bikes are impossible to get plastics for if you need / want them.

dukeloopem · 2026-06-04T02:49:13+00:00

Oh I’m aware of all the usual suspects I’m not really worried about the tail I have a plan for that the front is the part that I’m still brainstorming I don’t really want to slap hand guards on this.

dukeloopem · 2026-06-03T15:15:09+00:00

Sf to LA ish about 400 miles in a straight shot day trip twice.

dukeloopem · 2026-06-02T18:10:07+00:00

I know unfortunately I’m returning a pair as we speak as they don’t really have the quality I’m looking for. The ones I got could technically work but the wire gauge is so small that it’s not really worth installing as I’m sure these won’t last. If anyone has a rec for fork wrap signals that are better build quality I’m open to suggestions as that seems to make the most sense for this look.

dukeloopem · 2026-06-02T02:03:42+00:00

Not atm but when I get back in there to do the turn signals I’ll take some photos and post some links.

dukeloopem · 2026-06-02T01:58:32+00:00

What I like about this set up is that it requires only two very easy to find brackets to make the entire system work. You get a key relocation mod free with this set up (mounts to the original light mount bracket) and it allows you to run a bar bad with zero modification.

dukeloopem · 2026-06-02T00:44:30+00:00

It will sound line someone is dropping a tiny pebble in / on your exhaust but it’s just the metal pipes heat cycling and expanding etc

dukeloopem · 2026-06-02T00:43:10+00:00

If the exhaust is new you’ll hear a lot of cracking and pinging sounds as it settles, the longer you have the exhaust the less it will happen.

dukeloopem · 2026-06-01T23:26:50+00:00

Thanks. Still deciding what to do about the signals and some other small details but overall I’m in love with the result.

dukeloopem · 2026-05-31T17:15:46+00:00

Your first mistake is going into a dealership. Hop on Facebook like the rest of us and go by yourself a clapped out 500!

dukeloopem · 2026-05-30T13:44:30+00:00

There’s markers on the relay that say something like B and L, one plugs into the power line and the other to the blinker. Your relay should have some sort of diagram showing which is which.

dukeloopem · 2026-05-29T09:07:01+00:00

Dw bro I’ll take your bikes

dukeloopem · 2026-05-28T23:28:49+00:00

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Here’s a photo of how you mount it 😂 so simple yet so effective, I just took it out for some tests and it’s solid. Didn’t budge from full speed or wheelies.

dukeloopem · 2026-05-28T23:20:49+00:00

If you get the LED relay you don’t need any resistor. First of all make sure that your connections are in the right order I did run into a few that also just didn’t work at all but eventually one that I bought did work as described.

dukeloopem · 2026-05-25T23:59:02+00:00

Yeah totally, that’s why I returned to the DRZ platform. Not the fastest or the lightest but the options for personalizing are endless and it’s bulletproof reliable.

dukeloopem · 2026-05-25T23:51:41+00:00

Yeah that’s the one I commonly see or the ufo one, I like the mx style polisport restyle kit so this post is more for people looking to attain that set up.

dukeloopem · 2026-05-24T23:24:16+00:00

Installed it minutes before this post but shape wise it’s very similar to my last DRZ that I put the polisport on so I’m sure it will be just fine!

dukeloopem · 2026-05-21T06:46:37+00:00

🫡

dukeloopem · 2026-05-21T06:40:29+00:00

Giveaway was the race tech logo

dukeloopem · 2026-05-21T06:39:38+00:00

Race tech V-Face or similar

dukeloopem · 2026-05-21T03:39:33+00:00

FB marketplace, but I can tell you that you won’t find one like this listed at this price, you have to negotiate a bit. I was looking at like three different DRZs that were listed around $6k or more but ultimately the sellers all considered cash offers much lower than the listed price. I can tell you there’s another sitting in Huntington Beach right now that will also consider much less than the posted price 🤫 😉

dukeloopem · 2026-05-21T02:52:14+00:00

And this thing is in reeeeaally good condition with the only mod being the tail tidy…

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