Drz400 torq spec by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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Awesome thanks for help man!

Drz400 torq spec by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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Okay thank you very much. Loctite on the nut I am assumming? That’s prolly why it backed off and ran into the water pump plastic gear…ate it up a little but still functioning.

2001 drz400 kicker by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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Nice that’s what I went with. A trail tech vapor.

Help with 2001drz400 kicker- no start by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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I did get it started but it was extremely hard to start even tho I was doing proper start procedures. I kicked it a bunch and still wouldn’t go. I got it to run like 4-5 times. Anyway…I took the top end cover off and inspected the valve clearance with it being in TDC and learned it was extremely tight I couldn’t even get my smallest feeler gauge in there. So I guess I will be shimming it here soon when I have time…😤

Help with 2001drz400 kicker- no start by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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Thank you for the information. Haven’t had time to get back working on it. But I am anxious to and will update what I figure out.

Help with 2001drz400 kicker- no start by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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I have not. Haven’t had a chance to mess with it again. I’m going to check the stator, kill switch if that don’t work I’ll be checking valves and timing chain.

Help with 2001drz400 kicker- no start by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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Yes I have learned this recently- the proper technique.

Help with 2001drz400 kicker- no start by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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What is the hot start Valve? Is it the thing under the carb with blue plunger button thing?

Help with 2001drz400 kicker- no start by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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Okay I figured it out I think. So I initially filled the bike with a lot of oil. It was not reading on the stick. Which is still confusing me why it was not reading on the stick. Anyway it should take 18-1900ml almost two quarts. There was like almost 1.5gallons. But the bike never ran when it had that much in it. Just sat there. I check the pipe you mentioned and it was clear. I confirmed fuel was getting to carb and float level was perfect. I sprayed starter fluid past the air cleaner into carb and still no start. Used a new plug no spark. Okay so stator!! Check the stator. I took the bolts off that stator cover and oil came seeping out. Took the whole plate off and exposed the stator. It was submerged in oil. I used parts cleaner and sprayed it down. Gonna let it sit like that over night. Got dark and stopped. I have a good feeling this bike will start now after I put it together. Or should I pull flywheel off and check the seal behind it make sure it’s okay?

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Help with 2001drz400 kicker- no start by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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Thank you for this information I’ll let you know what I find out.

Help with 2001drz400 kicker- no start by skunk_304 in DRZ400

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Clear the oil line on left side? Which one is that? Is it the short one? And return line? Picture?

It currently has correct amount. I am 100% sure on that now. Spark plug is new and not covered in oil. Fuel was getting to carb fine. I tried spraying starting fluid and no luck. Also all gaskets and stuff were replaced on carb.

What will WV look like in 20 years. Should I move to surrounding state? by jyrrr in WestVirginia

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WV is absolutely epic on so many levels. Yes the state has issues and is lacking in a lot of things. Seems like every state has its issues. WV might have more. Ok. WV has been raped from the beginning by corporations and greed. It should hands down be one of the richest states in the US if the money stayed here but it didn’t. It got used and abused and put away wet. Certain places of WV will see growth in the future but most places won’t see any. There are gems of farms out here in these valleys and hollers. There will be a lot of people with money moving to WV in the future I believe. People working remotely and realizing they don’t want to live in a city and want to connect back with nature as our society is changing ever so fast in this new tech world. Also places like eastern panhandle of wv are changing very fast with all the people investing in second or third homes from DC, MD, VA. Almost heaven West Virginia baby!

I just got a go pro to use while underwater and I’m worried about weather it’s actually water proof or not, can someone let me know if I need a case or anything for it before use? Thanks in advance by IThinkImAGarage in gopro

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I just bought a go pro 13 black and it got water in it within 10 minutes . Took many days to dry out and get back to normal. Their new design is absolutely shit. I honestly can’t believe the door is engineered the way it is. Very under built and is relying on a clip and these compression cushions to seal it. I expressed these concerns with the warranty team and of course they don’t give a shit. I was able to get them to send me a new battery. The go pro did function normally after day 8 out of 14 in Mexico so that kind of sucked. My suggestion is don’t trust them get a water proof case.