Do you want to make your DRZ400 more powerful? Of course you do. In this article you’ll learn about if your chain is holding you back and what you can do to fix that. Traditionally, chains were made in a configuration that is now known as the Non-O Ring Chain or just regular chains. These […]
The rear tire on your DRZ400 takes the most abuse, its where you engine’s power and the dirt meet. Depending on what type of a rider you are, your tire needs will vary. If you’re mostly trail cruising through rocky trails with your DRZ400, then you don’t want a road or rallycross specific tire. It […]
Batteries deteriorate over time. We’ve covered the best practices for battery maintenance, but that only postpones its inevitable death. Simply put, a battery’s chemistry deteriorates over time reducing it overall charge capacity, whether you’re talking about lead acid, nickel cadmium, or lithium ion/polymer. Sometimes it makes sense to get a great battery with all the […]
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This post is aimed at our desert riders that like to take their DRZ400 out to the remote areas of the Mojave desert. If you’re like us then you love to find those old trails through the desert and take the time to ride through the backcountry. having a dependable GPS can be the difference […]
Batteries can be one of the most expensive aspects of owning a dirt bike, if you don’t know what you’re doing. A high quality battery should last for 5-10 years before it loses its ability to hold a sufficient charge. All batteries use chemicals that inevitably degrade over time and as a result, hold less […]
The upper fork tube can be one of the most vulnerable parts of your DRZ400. Your fork tubes are spring-loaded pistons that dampen the shock from short drops, road vibration, and uneven terrain. If a big rock gets kicked up and dents your upper fork tube, the deformed housing will prevent the spring from compressing. […]
If you’re trying to trim the weight of DRZ400, getting the right battery can shave up to 10 lbs off your total weight . Lead acid batteries are an outdated technology, they are cheap, heavy, and dangerous. The lead acid inside traditional stock batteries are dangerous and will not hold a charge for as long […]
A stock DRZ400 is a great bike that can be used in a variety of terrains. It’s versatile enough to ride on pavement, sand, mud, super-cross, and whatever else you may come across while riding. While the versatility of a stock DRZ400 is great for a beginner, the stock rear suspension is too stiff to […]
A chain failure is one of the worst failures that your DRZ400 can experience. As your chain gets older (more worn) it will become looser as the metal links gradually stretch. This lack of tension on your chain causes it to apply extra wear to the chain track and to your rear sprocket, in the […]
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