Doing this mod, along with a full performance exhaust and jet kit, really gave my Drz400 a good boost in power. The power increase is very noticeable, and the throttle response is much better now too. I would definitely recommend this mod. Just keep in mind, you can expect the need for more frequent oil changes with the larger intake hole on airbox.
Just bought a used DRZ it had the 3x3 mod done to it I just noticed. No clue if it’s been rejetted though. Any idea easiest way to find that out? The previous owner didn’t do it so he doesn’t know. And it’s completely stock besides that. Seems to ride fine too
@@jake2772Is the exhaust popping/back firing at all when letting off the throttle and decelerating? You will need to remove the carburetor and check what size jets you currently have installed. I couldn't remember what the stock jet sizes were, but I looked it up for you. Stock jetting for Mikuni BSR carburetor found on DRZ400 S/SM models Main Jet: 142.5 Air Jet: 62.5 Pilot Jet: 22.5
@@markalan4026 awesome thank you and no popping/ back firing on decel. Dumb question the numbers you provided will those be written on anything showing that?
@@jake2772 Not a problem, glad to help. The numbers will be written on the individual brass jets themselves, inside the carburetor. You will need to remove the carburetor float bowl in order to access the jets. On the DRZ400 the carburetor is really crammed in there tight, it can be frustrating removing it from the bike if you haven't done it before, so take your time with it. There are several how to videos here on RUclips, I would recommend watching a couple and following along.
I don’t have either... yet lol 😂 I’m thinking about buying one though , there seems to be a lot of modifications necessary to get the bike up to speed . I sure wish Suzuki would just just give it fuel injection. And a 6 speed transmission, and a diet to get the weight down.
Good video. The only thing I can suggest to you, or anyone else working on Japanese bikes - get a good set of JIS screwdrivers. The fasteners on our bikes aren't Phillips like they might seem at first glance, but rather JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard). This was something an old motorcycle mechanic taught me 20 years ago, and I quit stripping screws on these bikes since then.
AKJeeper Absolutely! I was going to make the same comment. I bought some great Vessel screwdrivers that have a hex section so that you can use a wrench on them if the screws are tight ( www.vesseltools.com/handtools/screwdrivers/megadora/930-kit-p123-detail). They work like a charm. Using Phillips screwdrivers on JIS fasteners or on Pozidrive (found on Brit bikes) just chews up the heads and ruins your screwdriver as well, although Philips screwdrivers are junk to begin with, so no real loss there.
Peter Eastwood thank you for sharing that link , I just ordered the 8 piece ‘motorcycle repair kit’ $96 but excellent quality tools and worth every penny just to save yourself the headaches and frustration alone by using the proper tools .
Such a pleasure to watch this! Superb camera focus, great angles, no hideous music, no inane mumbling or eye-rolling “vlogger” type voice over. Good heavens this was soul soothing, hahaha!
THANK YOU !!! This was a great vid. Also thank AJ Keeper for the info about the JIS phillips drivers, been a mechanic all my life (62) and didnt know that, will order a set tonight.
5:22 a little note on the float bowl screws (stripped in the video), they strip because people are using philips screwdrivers on them when they are actually JIS screws (Japanese industrial standard). They are similar to philips but ever so slightly different. It doesn't help that they are put on TIGHT when stock and they are made of the softest metal known to mankind.... Anyway, I was able to get mine off without stripping when applying a ton of downward pressure and using a JIS screw driver.
Yes yes and yes again, I'm blown away by the amount of people that don't know this... Anyone undoing screws on a Japanese bike, or any bike with phillips style screws should have a set of JIS screwdrivers, I've been using them since the early 1980's, NEVER stripped a screw head and taken out plenty of already damaged ones too.....
Holy cow this video is incredible, thanks for using a HD camera and tripod - so much easier to watch. I just had to clean out a clogged jet on my carb and did everything the absolute hardest way. I would have saved so much headache if I would have simply loosened the subframe not tried to pull off that entire rubbery air box thing. That nearly killed me.
I just completed the mod. Everything was pretty much the way you showed it except getting the carb back in and seating it in the airbox hose was difficult. I finally got it in after coating the housing hose with some oil. Well worth it though. That first test ride was a wheelie fest.
Pro Cycle sells these carb kits for the 400 and 650 and with air box mod and exhaust can get you a real 10% hp increase and make them run so much better thru the whole range.
I have watched and watched again your excellent video for tips on removing the carb and the jetting,my (UK) SM is 15yrs old and the carb has never been apart now its off the bike those float bowl screws are giving me nightmares lol. Cheers for posting helped me greatly.
@@darthorpheus if there's a good filter then no dirt will get inside the engine. Maybe the filter will get dirtier sooner because of this but just maybe
One of the best break down how to videos, not just bikes, but period, short, not talk, to the point, love the bullet proof drz400(with manual cam tensioner)... Not a 450 but the hop on start and reliability part beats a 450.
Great video man! Looking at doing this mod with the mrd exhaust very soon. Lots of videos out there but seeing it done step by step will help alot more. And thanks to some of the replies for little tips and tricks.
thanks man you helped me out so much cause i could see what ur doing very clear. So many times people skip steps or do something in a bad angle and i just have no clue what they did
I see that you edited out the facial expressions and things you blurted out right before using the vice grips to nibble out the tight screw..you are excellent and a professional..good video.keep it up
It's a common mod for drz 400 that's why he didnt provide a description. Stock drz don't breathe well because of too much airbox restriction. The 3x3 mod is piercing the airbox To increase air flow. In addition To that you need increase fuel intake so that is why he removes the carburator to modify jets
Wow,AWESOME VIDEO Cuban Rider!!! I learned MORE in this "how-to" video,than I have,watching OTHER "how-to" videos,where most of it,is the moron TALKING through the entire thing,and muddying up the screen with "text" every minute or so,explaining what their doing (even though the guy is verbally SAYING IT at the same time!!!) But YOURS was GENIUS!!! As it was all "action" in showing precisely what it was You were doing,instead of listening to it!!! Awesome job man,and glad the mods made a difference!!! ;)
Great video, thanks. The stock against works ok with this mod. Not convinced it’s necessary to upgrade it. I wonder why Suzuki strangle the bike with the small air intake snorkel in the first place…
A stock 400cc dual-sport can't pop a wheelie in 2nd gear? What?! I know it's not a direct comparison (4-stroke vs. 2-stroke), but my 1980 RM 465 could easily pop a wheelie in 4th gear, and it had only 4 gears so that 4th gear was pretty tall. Good video and I'm glad to know there is some option to give this thing some balls.
Very nice! Luciano and I are both looking at getting DRZ400s for dualsporting. He’s on a KLR now and I’m on the Multi, both on TKC80S but limited compared to a lighter bike. Trails we take that are stressful on the big bikes are a joy on my CRF230F, hoping the DRZ lets us get to the trails with ease and handle the off-road better than the big Adventure bikes.
That's awesome, I've been seeing your pictures on FB, definitely jealous and something I'd like to do in the future. The DRZ is great due to its lightness and extensive aftermarket, they can be found fairly cheap too. I sold mine earlier this year and miss it for sure.
Not at all, het JIS screwdrivers, Phillips head drivers chew the screws up, The screws are Japanese Industry Standard, hence JIS, use a JIS screwdriver, you can thank me later.....
Great video brother! how long did it take you to do this mod? and how skilled of a mechanic are you 1-5 5 being the best ?? lmaooo that way I know it might take my ass twice as much time
Gracias hermano. Eso fue cuando la DRZ estaba nueva. La termine vendiendo a finales del verano pasado ya con más de 4500 millas. El 3x3 funciona perfecto, le da un poco mas de torque que era lo que estaba buscando para levantar gomas. Saludos!
Do i need an aftermarket exhaust if I'm doing the 3x3 mod? I bought a JD Jetkit for my new DRZ 400s to get more power out of it. Just wondering if re jetting will help without modifying the airbox or having an aftermarket exhaust. Great video man!
Te felicito por el trabajo. Esta entrando a la Argentina este modelo. Veremos a fin de año que costo tendra. Aqui los precios de las motocicletas estan por las nubes. Saludos
What is your overall impressions with the DRZ 400SM... Does it have enough juice to make it FUN... I've ridden all types of bikes and still ride a 2018 Yamaha YZ 250X dirt bike... I am thinking about buying a SM to rip around on, but, I do not want the DRZ to be a dud... I know you ride that rocket BMW S1000XR which flat out rips... My buddy owned an H2 that was simply stupid fast... I loved it... Just want to make sure that with the right add on's the DRZ will be FUN... !!! I love the style with the right add on aftermarket parts... Any comments for DRZ fans would be appreciated... Thumbs up... !!!
Tommy Siemienik it's love/hate relationship; it's great for the wheelies, tight corners, and jumps, but any time you get caught in the highway or any type of straight riding, you start to hate it a little.
I'm looking for a good bike to learn wheelies. What would you recommend between the WR250R which is 25-26 Horsepower but 295 pounds or a DRZ400S which is 320 pounds but makes 33 horsepower?
@@CubanRider still own my 18 Yamaha YZ 250X and also bought an 18 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R... Just looked at the Blue 19 DRZ 400SM and for some reason I really want to buy it... My buddy recently bought a 11 DRZ 400S and it was fun but damn slow... Keep in mind stock with 3000 miles... I'm thinking JD jet kit / pipe / air box help it should rip pretty good... I'm in LOVE with the 19 Blue DRZ look... Plus tricked out it would be sweet I believe...
@@thomassiemienik7857 I have the red 19 SM model with gold wheels. Get the SM, feels a bit smoother and higher top speed with the taller gearing and fits better for street use. If you want even better performance for highway, your can get taller sprockets and do the power mods to get the performance and compensate for the sprocket. It'll be revving a bit lower and be smoother. SM has the better inverted front forks and also a better carb but not sure about the carb. The supermoto also looks nicer. It's a great fun bike for twisty roads, off roads, supermoto track days, climbing stair, wheelies, jumps etc but you coming from much faster bikes, just don't expect this to be super "fast".
Yeah my 250X rips everywhere and in my opinion does exactly what your mind tells it to do... Awesome 2 stroke... My 1290 is a BEAST but very controllable... I really LOVE the look of the DRZ 400SM ... Both colors but blue does it for me...Thanks for your reply.... Have a great day... !!!
10:15 ..wait.. now the ecu is covering half the hole. Why does it need to be specificly 3x3 again? I think I would test it out before I cut a hole. Maybe just remove the snorkle?
Because back in 2000, some dude looked at the air box on an “E” motor and noticed the factory snorkel cutout for that engine is approx 3x3” and figured the “S” motor could somehow benefit from the same sized hole.
@@T.S.-eo7my This is funny to read now after 4 years, it doesn't need to be 3x3. I've done extensive Dyno testing and there are benefits well beyond 3x3. Basically the bigger the better. The limiting factor will be the riders concern with getting water/ mud/ dirt build up depending on how and where they ride. You will need a richer needle the more you cut, keep that in mind.
I just bought a used drz400s. The previous owner did an airbox mod but it wasn't the common 3×3. He used a 2" hole saw and cut four 2" holes along with the original inlet. The 4 holes together add up to 12.5 square inches plus that other hole. When I asked him what size jet he used he just said "the right one" . Should I buy another airbox and jet kit and start from scratch? The bike runs good, no bogging or pinging.
I am getting my first drz in 2 weeks! I have been working on Honda’s for years and I could tell just by you turning screws that hondas are so much better quality! Your video was such high quality that I could tell a major difference. Thank you for the video i am sure I will be doing this on the drz once I get it I’ve wanted one for some time now!
This video is good. I do like more of the step by step better. But over all good vid. When i get my bike i will watch this and have to stop the vid every move you make. But it is what it is.
Hello Cuban Rider, from spain, ya tu sabe :) My thing is: Im getting soon the Full system of Yoshimura Exhaust RS-2. And I want to know if should I do that mod to my drz 400 sm 2008. Some people told me I should "recarburate" it, change the air filter to the "K&N", and told me I should take a kit of carburation. I have the stock carburator, Mikuni, same of yours. Hope u can help me and recomend me what I should do, because I'm pretty lost right know. Sick quality of vide tutorial btw !!
Thanks man. I don't have a ton of experience with carburetors (ironic, since where I grew up everything was carbureted), but the re-jetting kits come with different mains that you can swap out depending on your mods. For me it's a 155 main jet since the bike has the stock exhaust and close to sea level, but depending on your altitude and mods yours may be different.
I want to get the K&N air filter eventually since I just do street riding, but I'm not sure if I'm going to have to re-jet. Doing a quick search doing a 3x3 mod with re-jet and a full exhaust are common modifications and an easy way to get some power.
Doing this mod, along with a full performance exhaust and jet kit, really gave my Drz400 a good boost in power. The power increase is very noticeable, and the throttle response is much better now too.
I would definitely recommend this mod. Just keep in mind, you can expect the need for more frequent oil changes with the larger intake hole on airbox.
What does that have to do with it?
Just bought a used DRZ it had the 3x3 mod done to it I just noticed. No clue if it’s been rejetted though. Any idea easiest way to find that out? The previous owner didn’t do it so he doesn’t know. And it’s completely stock besides that. Seems to ride fine too
@@jake2772Is the exhaust popping/back firing at all when letting off the throttle and decelerating? You will need to remove the carburetor and check what size jets you currently have installed.
I couldn't remember what the stock jet sizes were, but I looked it up for you.
Stock jetting for Mikuni BSR carburetor found on DRZ400 S/SM models
Main Jet: 142.5
Air Jet: 62.5
Pilot Jet: 22.5
@@markalan4026 awesome thank you and no popping/ back firing on decel. Dumb question the numbers you provided will those be written on anything showing that?
@@jake2772 Not a problem, glad to help. The numbers will be written on the individual brass jets themselves, inside the carburetor. You will need to remove the carburetor float bowl in order to access the jets.
On the DRZ400 the carburetor is really crammed in there tight, it can be frustrating removing it from the bike if you haven't done it before, so take your time with it.
There are several how to videos here on RUclips, I would recommend watching a couple and following along.
A simple video with good camera angles and no stupid bloody music like so many others do. Thankyou very enjoyable.
No techno/dance music and just silence is refreshing.
Bloody!!!!!! It'll be Blooooooody!!!!
Wish he would get tripod. Drives me nuts watching somebody use one hand to work on something.
@@vynleshmynle7372 He uses 2 hands a lot in this video. Did you even watch it before commenting?
Yes, and no bloody music which is so unnecessary. 👍
I don't even have a DRZ an I'm watching. Thanks
me too.. :)
I don’t have either... yet lol 😂 I’m thinking about buying one though , there seems to be a lot of modifications necessary to get the bike up to speed . I sure wish Suzuki would just just give it fuel injection. And a 6 speed transmission, and a diet to get the weight down.
hahaha same here!!
JollyBruin 4570 they can’t it would never pass modern day emissions and the new one would be less powerful
You guys need one. No regrets
Mechanic ASMR
I just bought a DRZ with this mod already done. Now I can comfortably sleep knowing how much work I won't have to do. Thanks
About to buy my first bike on friday and am doing the same thing here lmao
now you just have to sleep wondering if the mod was actually done or not...
@@WhiteGravey lol
@@WhiteGravey 😂 that's fucked up
when i bought mine the guy had already done it
but i don't think he rejetted
what are some symptoms of not rejetting?
This man knows how to work a set of vise grips!
Good video. The only thing I can suggest to you, or anyone else working on Japanese bikes - get a good set of JIS screwdrivers. The fasteners on our bikes aren't Phillips like they might seem at first glance, but rather JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard). This was something an old motorcycle mechanic taught me 20 years ago, and I quit stripping screws on these bikes since then.
Thanks man, I wasn't aware of JIS, you taught me something new today.
AKJeeper Absolutely! I was going to make the same comment. I bought some great Vessel screwdrivers that have a hex section so that you can use a wrench on them if the screws are tight (
www.vesseltools.com/handtools/screwdrivers/megadora/930-kit-p123-detail). They work like a charm. Using Phillips screwdrivers on JIS fasteners or on Pozidrive (found on Brit bikes) just chews up the heads and ruins your screwdriver as well, although Philips screwdrivers are junk to begin with, so no real loss there.
Had a tech teach me the same thing. Many years of unnecessary struggle.
good point!
Peter Eastwood thank you for sharing that link , I just ordered the 8 piece ‘motorcycle repair kit’ $96 but excellent quality tools and worth every penny just to save yourself the headaches and frustration alone by using the proper tools .
Such a pleasure to watch this! Superb camera focus, great angles, no hideous music, no inane mumbling or eye-rolling “vlogger” type voice over. Good heavens this was soul soothing, hahaha!
Yesterday I followed your steps in this video on my 2018 Suzuki DRZ400sm and yes it was worth it 100%
Running good?
Why?
THANK YOU !!! This was a great vid. Also thank AJ Keeper for the info about the JIS phillips drivers, been a mechanic all my life (62) and didnt know that, will order a set tonight.
This is a brilliantly done how-to! Thanks very much!
Glad I was able to help.
5:22 a little note on the float bowl screws (stripped in the video), they strip because people are using philips screwdrivers on them when they are actually JIS screws (Japanese industrial standard). They are similar to philips but ever so slightly different. It doesn't help that they are put on TIGHT when stock and they are made of the softest metal known to mankind.... Anyway, I was able to get mine off without stripping when applying a ton of downward pressure and using a JIS screw driver.
Yes yes and yes again, I'm blown away by the amount of people that don't know this... Anyone undoing screws on a Japanese bike, or any bike with phillips style screws should have a set of JIS screwdrivers, I've been using them since the early 1980's, NEVER stripped a screw head and taken out plenty of already damaged ones too.....
Holy cow this video is incredible, thanks for using a HD camera and tripod - so much easier to watch. I just had to clean out a clogged jet on my carb and did everything the absolute hardest way. I would have saved so much headache if I would have simply loosened the subframe not tried to pull off that entire rubbery air box thing. That nearly killed me.
Best DRZ 3x3/rejet vid on the webz.
Nice vid! Clear visual instructions/walk threw. Well done! There needs to be more vids out there like this.
I think this is the best tutorial out there for this.
I just completed the mod. Everything was pretty much the way you showed it except getting the carb back in and seating it in the airbox hose was difficult. I finally got it in after coating the housing hose with some oil.
Well worth it though. That first test ride was a wheelie fest.
Pro Cycle sells these carb kits for the 400 and 650 and with air box mod and exhaust can get you a real 10% hp increase and make them run so much better thru the whole range.
I have watched and watched again your excellent video for tips on removing the carb and the jetting,my (UK) SM is 15yrs old and the carb has never been apart now its off the bike those float bowl screws are giving me nightmares lol.
Cheers for posting helped me greatly.
Great video ! we work on DRZ's around 80% of them have the 3x3 mod.. More air more fuel more power.
Reliability? More dirt into the engine, more engine wear?
@@darthorpheus if there's a good filter then no dirt will get inside the engine. Maybe the filter will get dirtier sooner because of this but just maybe
One of the best break down how to videos, not just bikes, but period, short, not talk, to the point, love the bullet proof drz400(with manual cam tensioner)... Not a 450 but the hop on start and reliability part beats a 450.
Your bike is oddly pristine
Brilliant video! I was fascinated till the very end! Precise, simple, clean... Thank you.
Those bottom bowl bolts can be a pain ... I like the technique you used I stripped one and used an easy out lol
Great video man! Looking at doing this mod with the mrd exhaust very soon. Lots of videos out there but seeing it done step by step will help alot more. And thanks to some of the replies for little tips and tricks.
thanks man you helped me out so much cause i could see what ur doing very clear. So many times people skip steps or do something in a bad angle and i just have no clue what they did
This worked so good. A carpet knife cut like it was butter
Gracias por el vídeo. Muy bueno.
Excellent Video :)
KB
Honolulu, Hawaii but miss the 70s in San Diego with my Hodaka Super Rat ....
I see that you edited out the facial expressions and things you blurted out right before using the vice grips to nibble out the tight screw..you are excellent and a professional..good video.keep it up
Thank you for doing this video! Planning to do it over the winter but as you said others videos were so/ so. Cheers!
I would like to know what and why you exacly doing. It would be nice to have subtitles atleast with some explaination
It's a common mod for drz 400 that's why he didnt provide a description.
Stock drz don't breathe well because of too much airbox restriction. The 3x3 mod is piercing the airbox To increase air flow. In addition To that you need increase fuel intake so that is why he removes the carburator to modify jets
My first mod was to remove that horrid strap across the seat.
Finally good res video of this
Rejetting carbs and expanding air box,right?
New needle too....
Wow,AWESOME VIDEO Cuban Rider!!! I learned MORE in this "how-to" video,than I have,watching OTHER "how-to" videos,where most of it,is the moron TALKING through the entire thing,and muddying up the screen with "text" every minute or so,explaining what their doing (even though the guy is verbally SAYING IT at the same time!!!) But YOURS was GENIUS!!! As it was all "action" in showing precisely what it was You were doing,instead of listening to it!!! Awesome job man,and glad the mods made a difference!!! ;)
im glad mine already had this done when i bought it, for a 20 year old bike its amazing!
Thanks for the video, definitely helped with my install.
Even though this is a bit old, it helped me greatly, good clear video, thanks.!!!
Helped a lot. Much apreciated.
Great video thanks. Very neat way of cutting the airbox too. I take it wheelies are way easier! Looking forward to doing mine!
To compensate the extra air intake you should get a less restrictive exhaust
Can I just open the air box? Will it help while I get more courage for the jet kit later?
You might pick up a couple of horsepower, but it will throw off the air/fuel ratio and make the bike run lean which is not healthy in the long term.
Excellent!!!! Awesome job, thank you!
Nicely filmed Mate! Precise and simple. Too bad I don't have one to play with...
Thanks Nic!
Great video, thanks. The stock against works ok with this mod. Not convinced it’s necessary to upgrade it. I wonder why Suzuki strangle the bike with the small air intake snorkel in the first place…
A stock 400cc dual-sport can't pop a wheelie in 2nd gear? What?! I know it's not a direct comparison (4-stroke vs. 2-stroke), but my 1980 RM 465 could easily pop a wheelie in 4th gear, and it had only 4 gears so that 4th gear was pretty tall. Good video and I'm glad to know there is some option to give this thing some balls.
Very nice! Luciano and I are both looking at getting DRZ400s for dualsporting. He’s on a KLR now and I’m on the Multi, both on TKC80S but limited compared to a lighter bike. Trails we take that are stressful on the big bikes are a joy on my CRF230F, hoping the DRZ lets us get to the trails with ease and handle the off-road better than the big Adventure bikes.
That's awesome, I've been seeing your pictures on FB, definitely jealous and something I'd like to do in the future. The DRZ is great due to its lightness and extensive aftermarket, they can be found fairly cheap too. I sold mine earlier this year and miss it for sure.
was something broke or in need of fixing?
This is great, but I still have no idea "what" the 3x3 mod is, nor "why" I'd want to do it?
very, very good video, thanks! Cuban Rider
You need to get a nice hand impact for the float bowl screws
Not at all, het JIS screwdrivers, Phillips head drivers chew the screws up, The screws are Japanese Industry Standard, hence JIS, use a JIS screwdriver, you can thank me later.....
Fantastic video.
Great video nice camera work and how to. Thank you
Great vid. Thanks a million
Great video brother! how long did it take you to do this mod? and how skilled of a mechanic are you 1-5 5 being the best ?? lmaooo that way I know it might take my ass twice as much time
A Dremel tool would be good for the air box mod
Super awesome video. Thanks for sharing
great work Cuban we dot to do this to our 22. hope your out chasing today and #livetoride
What happens if you forget to put the little spring in the slide?
Why exactly is it called “3x3”?
Que Bola amigo! Mi padre es de Mantazas Cuba! Your DRZ is so clean, mine looks strait clapped lol. How did you like the 3x3 mod?
Gracias hermano. Eso fue cuando la DRZ estaba nueva. La termine vendiendo a finales del verano pasado ya con más de 4500 millas. El 3x3 funciona perfecto, le da un poco mas de torque que era lo que estaba buscando para levantar gomas. Saludos!
hi and thanks for top quality video. is this the FCR 39 CARB or the CV carb? thanks
No, this is a rejet and the 3x3 mod. You would need to do the 3x3 if you get the fcr though.
Do i need an aftermarket exhaust if I'm doing the 3x3 mod? I bought a JD Jetkit for my new DRZ 400s to get more power out of it. Just wondering if re jetting will help without modifying the airbox or having an aftermarket exhaust. Great video man!
Good video my mate but what were you drilling at the end of carb mod..? Did you just wind it out as instructions say ?
If this is a better set up why didn’t come from the factory like this?
DRZ 400S Year 2005 and still runs great with this mod....However, Hodaka's rule :))))))
Spartan-Surfer Hodaka ? 125 two stroke ?
Reminded me of one of tbose space movies wigh all the silent scenes... Do like the grey colour sceme on the DRZ.
Cuban Rider, great video best I've seen!! Question what was the tape for towards the end or did I miss something.
Better than asmr
Ha! I enjoy watching these as well.
Très intéressant, merci 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
What if u just do the 3x3 and remove the baffle is it same jetting as if you have a slip on
Surely you would just buy the FCR39 carb instead of going through all this hassle?
New to the Drz community here. Which jet kit do you recommend after doing this mod?
Te felicito por el trabajo. Esta entrando a la Argentina este modelo. Veremos a fin de año que costo tendra. Aqui los precios de las motocicletas estan por las nubes. Saludos
Gracias Fabián, saludos.
What is your overall impressions with the DRZ 400SM... Does it have enough juice to make it FUN... I've ridden all types of bikes and still ride a 2018 Yamaha YZ 250X dirt bike... I am thinking about buying a SM to rip around on, but, I do not want the DRZ to be a dud... I know you ride that rocket BMW S1000XR which flat out rips... My buddy owned an H2 that was simply stupid fast... I loved it... Just want to make sure that with the right add on's the DRZ will be FUN... !!! I love the style with the right add on aftermarket parts... Any comments for DRZ fans would be appreciated... Thumbs up... !!!
Tommy Siemienik it's love/hate relationship; it's great for the wheelies, tight corners, and jumps, but any time you get caught in the highway or any type of straight riding, you start to hate it a little.
I'm looking for a good bike to learn wheelies. What would you recommend between the WR250R which is 25-26 Horsepower but 295 pounds or a DRZ400S which is 320 pounds but makes 33 horsepower?
@@CubanRider still own my 18 Yamaha YZ 250X and also bought an 18 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R... Just looked at the Blue 19 DRZ 400SM and for some reason I really want to buy it... My buddy recently bought a 11 DRZ 400S and it was fun but damn slow... Keep in mind stock with 3000 miles... I'm thinking JD jet kit / pipe / air box help it should rip pretty good... I'm in LOVE with the 19 Blue DRZ look... Plus tricked out it would be sweet I believe...
@@thomassiemienik7857 I have the red 19 SM model with gold wheels. Get the SM, feels a bit smoother and higher top speed with the taller gearing and fits better for street use. If you want even better performance for highway, your can get taller sprockets and do the power mods to get the performance and compensate for the sprocket. It'll be revving a bit lower and be smoother. SM has the better inverted front forks and also a better carb but not sure about the carb. The supermoto also looks nicer. It's a great fun bike for twisty roads, off roads, supermoto track days, climbing stair, wheelies, jumps etc but you coming from much faster bikes, just don't expect this to be super "fast".
Yeah my 250X rips everywhere and in my opinion does exactly what your mind tells it to do... Awesome 2 stroke... My 1290 is a BEAST but very controllable... I really LOVE the look of the DRZ 400SM ... Both colors but blue does it for me...Thanks for your reply.... Have a great day... !!!
10:15 ..wait.. now the ecu is covering half the hole. Why does it need to be specificly 3x3 again? I think I would test it out before I cut a hole. Maybe just remove the snorkle?
Because back in 2000, some dude looked at the air box on an “E” motor and noticed the factory snorkel cutout for that engine is approx 3x3” and figured the “S” motor could somehow benefit from the same sized hole.
@@T.S.-eo7my This is funny to read now after 4 years, it doesn't need to be 3x3. I've done extensive Dyno testing and there are benefits well beyond 3x3. Basically the bigger the better. The limiting factor will be the riders concern with getting water/ mud/ dirt build up depending on how and where they ride. You will need a richer needle the more you cut, keep that in mind.
DRZ400 ASMR!
does the fuel consuption changed?
i dont understand .. what was that for ? can someone explain more ?
I just bought a used drz400s. The previous owner did an airbox mod but it wasn't the common 3×3. He used a 2" hole saw and cut four 2" holes along with the original inlet. The 4 holes together add up to 12.5 square inches plus that other hole. When I asked him what size jet he used he just said "the right one" . Should I buy another airbox and jet kit and start from scratch? The bike runs good, no bogging or pinging.
If it runs good then I wouldn't worry, a bit more fuel or air is not going to hurt the bike.
Does anyone know why everyone is using a heat gun? What about a mototool like Dremal?
Nolan Worthley makes sense. Thanks for the reply. Heat gun it is for me.
Never fails! Every new bike needs mods?
Omg!!!
I'm ready to buy you a proper carb already!!
I am getting my first drz in 2 weeks! I have been working on Honda’s for years and I could tell just by you turning screws that hondas are so much better quality! Your video was such high quality that I could tell a major difference. Thank you for the video i am sure I will be doing this on the drz once I get it I’ve wanted one for some time now!
hello what size did you use jet ?
if you dont mind what jet kit did you purchase looking to do this same mod to mine as well
So im just getting into motorcycles and I plan on getting the drz so what did he just do?
Ha this man was like i have a nice bike, i have nice camera, i should use them together.. and he wasn't wrong, nice video!
what is the price of the dr z400s
Maybe replacement with PWK carb?
This video is good. I do like more of the step by step better. But over all good vid. When i get my bike i will watch this and have to stop the vid every move you make. But it is what it is.
great video!
Thanks for the video
Excellent!
Are those power wheelies or are you clutching it?
Is there substantial benefit to 3x3 mod with FCR39?
I did 3x3 on my '19 400s. Starts without the choke and has an increase in lows and mids . I Lost 6 mpg. Now I get 54mpg. Overall : Great cheap mod.
Thanks. This is very handy. Do you know if this is required on the drz400e?
From what I understand the E has a better carburator and yes, it will benefit from jetting.
@@CubanRider Thanks mate.
Hello Cuban Rider, from spain, ya tu sabe :)
My thing is: Im getting soon the Full system of Yoshimura Exhaust RS-2. And I want to know if should I do that mod to my drz 400 sm 2008. Some people told me I should "recarburate" it, change the air filter to the "K&N", and told me I should take a kit of carburation. I have the stock carburator, Mikuni, same of yours.
Hope u can help me and recomend me what I should do, because I'm pretty lost right know.
Sick quality of vide tutorial btw !!
Thanks man. I don't have a ton of experience with carburetors (ironic, since where I grew up everything was carbureted), but the re-jetting kits come with different mains that you can swap out depending on your mods. For me it's a 155 main jet since the bike has the stock exhaust and close to sea level, but depending on your altitude and mods yours may be different.
I want to get the K&N air filter eventually since I just do street riding, but I'm not sure if I'm going to have to re-jet. Doing a quick search doing a 3x3 mod with re-jet and a full exhaust are common modifications and an easy way to get some power.