A better DRZ400 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

flashman · 04-30-2004, 09:55 AM

After about 1000 miles on my 2004 DRZ400 there are a few thngs I wish Suzuki would have changed in the design. The most useful item would have been a 6 speed transmission with a lower 1st gear and the rest of the ratios the same. This would truely make it a better dual purpose with enough speed for freeway commutes and and low enough gearing for tight trail riding.

Other changes - mostly nits
An electric tach in the instrument pod
Factory luggage rack
and of cousre less weight

Mrwurm · 04-30-2004, 10:54 AM

How about a lower seat height ? At 37 inches (seat hgt), its the tallest dual purpose bike I've ever seen.

Mrwurm · 04-30-2004, 10:56 AM

I agree about the trans gearing. I plan to put a bigger rear sprocket on my DR350SE for the same reason.

flashman · 04-30-2004, 11:02 AM

I have rather long legs and so on level ground the seat hieght is not a problem but putting a foot down on a steep slope is a problem.

04-30-2004, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
flashman Newbie Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5	A better DRZ400 After about 1000 miles on my 2004 DRZ400 there are a few thngs I wish Suzuki would have changed in the design. The most useful item would have been a 6 speed transmission with a lower 1st gear and the rest of the ratios the same. This would truely make it a better dual purpose with enough speed for freeway commutes and and low enough gearing for tight trail riding. Other changes - mostly nits An electric tach in the instrument pod Factory luggage rack and of cousre less weight __________________ Tucson Arizona DRZ400s

04-30-2004, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mrwurm Newbie Joined: Apr 2004 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 8	How about a lower seat height ? At 37 inches (seat hgt), its the tallest dual purpose bike I've ever seen. __________________ Jerry 1998 DR350 SE

04-30-2004, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mrwurm Newbie Joined: Apr 2004 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 8	I agree about the trans gearing. I plan to put a bigger rear sprocket on my DR350SE for the same reason. __________________ Jerry 1998 DR350 SE

04-30-2004, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
flashman Newbie Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5	I have rather long legs and so on level ground the seat hieght is not a problem but putting a foot down on a steep slope is a problem. __________________ Tucson Arizona DRZ400s

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DRZ400, Not starting and then Backfiring	dashley	Mechanics Corner	1	01-02-2006 09:42 PM
Trouble Starting '00 DRZ400....Please Help	Poticus Maximus	Dirt Bikes & ATV's	1	05-21-2004 11:03 AM
DRZ400	FastDan32	Dirt Bikes & ATV's	2	04-04-2004 07:57 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)