This is really helpful man! There aren't too many fix-it vids on RUclips for the Drz. You know what you are doing, too... which is nice! I'd love to see more like this.
Okay I might catch hell for this... but an oil change video would be awesome. The other oil change/standard maintenance videos out there are a joke. It's pretty rare that somebody takes the time to film basic maintenance, but for a newb to the drz like me that stuff is really helpful.
Very good info and some really good tips! You're as I am, a creative thinker! It shows in your work and you don't get too excited when things don't cooperate, GOOD WORK! Thanks for this video!
Just about to check my timing all lines up. After a mcct install My bike is acting like its skipped a tooth ( according to the many threads online anyway) harder to start, running low on power especially up thr rev range and generally just feels wrong. Vid is crystal clear. Thanks for keeping it on so many years 👌🏼
You need 2 new washers for the drainplugs and there is an o ring on the oil filter cover and a smaller one behind the oil filter, it might stay on the oil filter when you remove it. The o rings can be re used if they're alright Torques engine bolt 21Nm - 15ft.lb frame bolt 18Nm - 13ft.lb the oil filter cover can just be nipped up Put about 1.5 liters of oil in, run it up to temperature, wait a couple minutes and check oil with the bike upright and dipstick just dipped in, not screwed in.
Doh! I did the oil and filter change before i thought about filming them. Basically you've got 2 oil drain bolts. 1 in the frame near the bottom of the down tube and one on the right hand side of the motor under the oil filter and youve got 3 bolts keeping the oil filter cover on.
Hi, I used a small cutting disc on my dremel to cut a groove into it then use a small chisel to tap it round till it was loose enough to remove by hand
Ive got a drz 400sm to service so if they're out of spec ill put a video up of adjusting them. Ive actually had a few people asking about it so might just do them anyway
Are you sure it hasn't got a spark? Must be something lighting the fuel to get the backfire. Are you holding the plug to the head to ground it when checking for the spark? Is the plug wet with fuel? Maybe try a new plug, might be flooded off trying to turn it over.
@@MuddySump I will my friend, I started the job this evening and my side cap wants to strip too. This was a well used bike when I got it so I'm going to take the whole top end off for inspection and measurements. Thanks again, JP
Seeing as you seem pretty expert at DRZ's, could I tinker your mind a sec? My DRZ randomly stopped working, and now doesn't get a spark but it does turn over with an occasional backfire. If you could list what could cause this and what it would take to fix it I'll be your best friend! Thanks for the vids btw glad there's someone like you! Thumbs up this comment so he sees it please? I reaaaally want to ride my DRZ!!
if it backfires you are getting spark if im not mistaken... plug ANY spark plug on wire and see if you have spark when grounded or use an inline test light between wire and plug. but long story short when my 2015 had about 5k miles on it the the stator screws backed out and hit magneto/or vice versa .. anyways i still had occasional spark in which it would backfire.... the screws were factory torqued but this happens to enough drzs that there is a preventative MOD to fix it before it fails.
Great video, thanks for posting. One question - does the carb need to be taken out before you do this? (Hoping to avoid taking out the carb because it's such a pain)
thanks a lot for uploading a great and helpful video. but what am i supposed to do if my valve clearances are not within spec? if they are out... what should i do? thanks
Hi Sam, Thanks for the feedback. If they do need adjusting, keep the engine at TDC, remove the cam chain tensioner then you can remove the camshaft caps and cams to replace the shims. Build it back up keeping the timing in the same place as where it was when removed then turn the engine over by hand at least 4 times to make sure everything is timed up correctly still. That's a really basic description, I was thinking of making a video to show how to do that as well. I get quite a few people asking about it
Thanks from Austria, did the valve clearance check by myself because of your Video :) Totally in Spec ! But i'm not sure about the NM for the generator cover cap. Or is it not that nessesary? Peace, keep up the good work I may need it :D
thanks for your relpy. its an 03 and has only 4000 miles and have mots going right back but think it was used for enduros quite alot before. now ive watched your video a few more times it seems your lines on your cams are simular to mine... very close to lining up just the EX side seems like it is slightly pointing under the IN side. is there anywhere i can send a few pics? its was a little noisey but ran fine last weekend.
Hello, i just did the JD jet/3x3 mod at 5,000 ft using red needle position 3, 150 mj and 25 pj. Should I stick with the valve clearances you gave? Should I lean towards the upper or lower end of the ranges? I'm very new and learning and really appreciate the info you've given already
One year later and I’m still using this video. Blew my top end due to oil starvation (wut a n00b) and have not rebuilt with an Athena BBK. LOUD ticking i think my valves have no clearance.
Hey do you know what the exhaust side of motor above breather the is a part that protrudes out of cylinder wall with a bolt in it. My bike came without a bolt in it where air and a little oil comes out. I put a bolt in because I've seen other bikes have bolt there and your bike too. What is that piece.
hi thanks for the video very helpfull... ive followed your steps but when i get the timing line tdc in the window the lines on my cams are slightly out... the intake line is exactly where yours is but my exshaust side looks like it is 1 tooth lower pointing slightly under the intake side? my valves on the intake are 0.09 and exhaust 0.15 am i getting a wrong reading because of my cam lines? any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.
Lee Johnson hi. You could try turning it again just to make sure it is at TDC, It could not be at TDC but that line is in the window still on a different stroke. If it has been running properly I before I doubt it will be out a tooth, could just be due to cam chain stretch.
Yes. Was supposed to get it ready to go off roading down to Portugal a few years ago but couldn’t be bothered to get it ready. Bike and parts are all still in the garage.
the smallest feeler i have is .15 mm and i cannot get it to fit in my intakes. so i take it i need to reshim my intake valves. my exhaust are between .2 and .3
I would try and get hold of a set of feeler gauges that go to the correct size first. If you think about how much you are measuring it is a tiny amount so could possibly still get a 0.10mm gauge in
Lee Johnson You would have to take the tensioner out to get any slack on the chain to be able to move it. Looks like you need the clearances adjusting anyway so best to take it all apart and see if it's any different when you put it back together. Whats the mileage on the bike?
on my drz400 when i see the top dead center mark in the sight hole my cam lobes are facing in and contacting the valves, what does it mean and is it normal and how do i fix it if its not??????
Shouldn't of stopped it from running but does need adjusting. What happened when it stopped running? Did it just die when you were riding it or would it not start? Does it have any power at all? electrical? is engine turning over? getting fuel?
Hi. I really need to check mine again to see if they do need adjusting yet. If you want to email me at service@muddysump.com I can send you pictures of the service manual of how to do it if yours needs adjusting. I'm not sure if there are any videos on RUclips about adjusting?
MuddySump Alright mate. What service manual do you have? Any opinons on the Haynes manual for this bike? Just got my DRZ, 11k miles and the oil filter o ring was missing before the previous owner so id like to do a few checks to be honest. Oil + filters are on my list first and valve clearances shortly after.
Oil gushed out of my crank access plug. (The 10mm Allen key bolt that you chiseled). Is it obvious that you are supposed to drain the oil before doing the valve check or is something wrong?
Mine definitely had the oil in still. The oil is in the frame on these bikes but maybe with it been sitting so long it had all gone down and sat in the engine
I did a little research and I think my bike leaked out oil because the bike was not up right and on a stand, like yours was. Mine was leaning on the kickstand. Plus it's been siting like you said and the oil sat at the bottom of the engine case.
you might well be a saviour right now... just bought one n its a bitch to start n runs rough... looks like whoever fitted timing chain got it out a few teeth...
+sdq sdq its checking the clearances between the valves and cams. There needs to be a certain measurement between them otherwise they won't open and close at the right time
This is really helpful man! There aren't too many fix-it vids on RUclips for the Drz. You know what you are doing, too... which is nice! I'd love to see more like this.
Another regular maintenance job that you make look easy!
Cheers
Okay I might catch hell for this... but an oil change video would be awesome. The other oil change/standard maintenance videos out there are a joke. It's pretty rare that somebody takes the time to film basic maintenance, but for a newb to the drz like me that stuff is really helpful.
Very good info and some really good tips! You're as I am, a creative thinker! It shows in your work and you don't get too excited when things don't cooperate, GOOD WORK! Thanks for this video!
thanks, much appreciated. I have got more to upload, its making my service take ages all the filming and angles ive got to do :)
Muddy, You have some very easy to understand videos on the DRZ. Thanks for sharing. You have been inactive for a while. Hope all is well.
Thanks. Too busy working all the time now 😖
Just about to check my timing all lines up. After a mcct install My bike is acting like its skipped a tooth ( according to the many threads online anyway) harder to start, running low on power especially up thr rev range and generally just feels wrong. Vid is crystal clear. Thanks for keeping it on so many years 👌🏼
Think this is actually my most watched video still
thanks, got a fork oil one to finishing editing and upload now too
Very good, detailed and clear video! Thanks for showing!
Thanks 👍🏼
I just did mine. These bikes are a pleasure to work on.
Yea. Nice and simple
I also plan on checking on the condition of my valves and cams this weekend!!!!!! Thanks for the video!!!!
+DRZ400SMGUY Pessel 👍🏼
You need 2 new washers for the drainplugs and there is an o ring on the oil filter cover and a smaller one behind the oil filter, it might stay on the oil filter when you remove it. The o rings can be re used if they're alright
Torques
engine bolt 21Nm - 15ft.lb
frame bolt 18Nm - 13ft.lb
the oil filter cover can just be nipped up
Put about 1.5 liters of oil in, run it up to temperature, wait a couple minutes and check oil with the bike upright and dipstick just dipped in, not screwed in.
your the most helpfull person in the world... thank you very much i will email some pics shortly.
Thank U!
All very detailed and clear!
Greetings from Russia
Thanks
Nice video, but I suspect my valves are not in spec... maybe you could point out how to adjust them if needed?
Doh! I did the oil and filter change before i thought about filming them. Basically you've got 2 oil drain bolts. 1 in the frame near the bottom of the down tube and one on the right hand side of the motor under the oil filter and youve got 3 bolts keeping the oil filter cover on.
Thank you kind sir, I will be doing this tomorrow with ease!
+AeineralusCousin 👍🏼
Really good vid mate....will helpmalot of people
Hi, I used a small cutting disc on my dremel to cut a groove into it then use a small chisel to tap it round till it was loose enough to remove by hand
Thanks
Very helpful. I need to do this
Thank you sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar
Extremely helpful! Thank you for sharing this video!
+Dominic Zuckswert no problem 👍🏼
A BIG BIG THANK You.
You are Terrific.
VERY Much Appreciated.
Thank you again.
Thanks 👍🏼
Ive got a drz 400sm to service so if they're out of spec ill put a video up of adjusting them.
Ive actually had a few people asking about it so might just do them anyway
Tip: The crankshaft cover bolt comes off easy if you run the motor and get it warm first.
👍🏻
Перевод на русский.
Thanks
Are you sure it hasn't got a spark? Must be something lighting the fuel to get the backfire. Are you holding the plug to the head to ground it when checking for the spark? Is the plug wet with fuel? Maybe try a new plug, might be flooded off trying to turn it over.
I needed clarification on TDC for performing this job. You're video did that and much more. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Thanks for watching
Excellent video, I'm glad I found it. Only suggestion is to convert MM to .in for us yanks! But I'm just being lazy.
Just get some metric feeler gauges 😉
@@MuddySump I will my friend, I started the job this evening and my side cap wants to strip too. This was a well used bike when I got it so I'm going to take the whole top end off for inspection and measurements. Thanks again, JP
Seeing as you seem pretty expert at DRZ's, could I tinker your mind a sec?
My DRZ randomly stopped working, and now doesn't get a spark but it does turn over with an occasional backfire. If you could list what could cause this and what it would take to fix it I'll be your best friend! Thanks for the vids btw glad there's someone like you! Thumbs up this comment so he sees it please? I reaaaally want to ride my DRZ!!
if it backfires you are getting spark if im not mistaken... plug ANY spark plug on wire and see if you have spark when grounded or use an inline test light between wire and plug. but long story short when my 2015 had about 5k miles on it the the stator screws backed out and hit magneto/or vice versa .. anyways i still had occasional spark in which it would backfire.... the screws were factory torqued but this happens to enough drzs that there is a preventative MOD to fix it before it fails.
Great informational video. Helped me out a lot. Thank you for sharing
+HomeGrownPyro thanks 👍🏼
Thanks for posting pal.
No worries. One day I'll get round to making an adjusting video too :-)
Awesome mate i know where to go now for help. Great service vids
Very helpful!
Thanks
Thanks for the video
+Stephen Crossan no problem. Really need to get round to making an adjusting one
Great video, thanks for posting. One question - does the carb need to be taken out before you do this? (Hoping to avoid taking out the carb because it's such a pain)
No. Doesn't need to be touched
thanks!
thanks a lot for uploading a great and helpful video. but what am i supposed to do if my valve clearances are not within spec? if they are out... what should i do? thanks
Hi Sam, Thanks for the feedback. If they do need adjusting, keep the engine at TDC, remove the cam chain tensioner then you can remove the camshaft caps and cams to replace the shims. Build it back up keeping the timing in the same place as where it was when removed then turn the engine over by hand at least 4 times to make sure everything is timed up correctly still. That's a really basic description, I was thinking of making a video to show how to do that as well. I get quite a few people asking about it
Thanks from Austria, did the valve clearance check by myself because of your Video :)
Totally in Spec ! But i'm not sure about the NM for the generator cover cap. Or is it not that nessesary?
Peace, keep up the good work I may need it :D
Just don’t over tighten it or it will be like what the previous owner did to mine and won’t want to come back off
do you have to drain the fluids? especially for 1:10
No
so the bike is still filled with oil at this point
LizardMane yes with oil and coolant
just subbed. great video!!!
+Mister Motard thanks. Still need to get an adjustment one done 😖
thanks for your relpy. its an 03 and has only 4000 miles and have mots going right back but think it was used for enduros quite alot before. now ive watched your video a few more times it seems your lines on your cams are simular to mine... very close to lining up just the EX side seems like it is slightly pointing under the IN side. is there anywhere i can send a few pics?
its was a little noisey but ran fine last weekend.
You can email me service@muddysump.com
Hello, i just did the JD jet/3x3 mod at 5,000 ft using red needle position 3, 150 mj and 25 pj. Should I stick with the valve clearances you gave? Should I lean towards the upper or lower end of the ranges?
I'm very new and learning and really appreciate the info you've given already
Stick with those clearances still. The E model I’ve got comes as standard with the 3x3 air box
One year later and I’m still using this video.
Blew my top end due to oil starvation (wut a n00b) and have not rebuilt with an Athena BBK. LOUD ticking i think my valves have no clearance.
Hi,do you not have to remove the spark plug for this?
Yes, take it out so you can turn the engine over easier.
also where would you recomend to get the shims from?
thanks very much for your help ill be able to go get muddy soon :)
You can get hot cams shims on eBay. No need to order a kit, just see what you need and get those ones. You'll never use most of the ones in the kit
Is that measurement the same for all models ? E,s,sm ? Also if you install aftermarket cams does that change anything?
Pretty sure they were all the same. The E model already has different cams in compared to the others so shouldn’t make any difference to clearances
Bolts! Haha nice vid bud
Screws! ‘The main difference between a bolt and a screw is that a typical screw can work on its own and a bolt requires a nut to secure it.’ 👍🏼
@@MuddySump thanks not how it is here in Australia... screws are pointy and are for driving into timber, bolts are flat on the tip
Thomas Buchanan that’s how I always thought it too but then got told that in training. I usually still call them bolts and screws though like you
How many miles were on the motor when doing your first valve check?
Never mind thanks
Think there’s only about 5000 miles in it. It’s barely moved since then, just sat in my garage getting dusty.
Do you need to drain the engine oil to do this?
No. Can be left in
between 0,1 and 0,2 mm right? and its good on intake. And exaust is between 0,2 to 0,3 mm?
Yes. 0.10 - 0.20 for intake. 0.20 - 0.30 for exhaust
@@MuddySump thank you Muddy. My exhaust was less than 0.2, about 0.17-0.19. Only had 0.15 and 0.20 to measure with, but 0.15 had no friction.
you made no adjustment at all just measurements?
No. It’s just a check video
@@MuddySump i check mines, and have no clearence what do i have to do ??? Get new shims ???
Yes, will need thinner shims in
If they are bad do they need shimmed or do they have adjustment?
+Dirtbikesforlife16 shims
Hey do you know what the exhaust side of motor above breather the is a part that protrudes out of cylinder wall with a bolt in it. My bike came without a bolt in it where air and a little oil comes out. I put a bolt in because I've seen other bikes have bolt there and your bike too. What is that piece.
Is it big bore drz400?
Standard engine
hi thanks for the video very helpfull...
ive followed your steps but when i get the timing line tdc in the window the lines on my cams are slightly out...
the intake line is exactly where yours is but my exshaust side looks like it is 1 tooth lower pointing slightly under the intake side? my valves on the intake are 0.09 and exhaust 0.15 am i getting a wrong reading because of my cam lines? any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.
Lee Johnson hi. You could try turning it again just to make sure it is at TDC, It could not be at TDC but that line is in the window still on a different stroke.
If it has been running properly I before I doubt it will be out a tooth, could just be due to cam chain stretch.
I'm finally getting around to it.... Thank You..
I'm doing some Carb work on the Keihin next week...I am going to force myself to Video the event...
Prepare to make the job last the whole day. Trying to get the right angles for the camera is a right pain :-D
Help: bigger than normal noise coming from valves/camchain area. Could it be the cause of valves out of speck?
+PeaceRocks could be a few things. Valve clearances, cam chain stretch, exhaust loose and getting the sound of the valves from there
Have you still got this bike?
Yes. Was supposed to get it ready to go off roading down to Portugal a few years ago but couldn’t be bothered to get it ready. Bike and parts are all still in the garage.
Will this work on the S and SM or is the specs off a tad?
Hi. I'm sure it's the same for all models
does it have to be a top dead center? when doing a valve adjustment
All the timing marks should have it at the right place.
MuddySump how will i know when they are
Did you watch the vid?
the smallest feeler i have is .15 mm and i cannot get it to fit in my intakes. so i take it i need to reshim my intake valves. my exhaust are between .2 and .3
I would try and get hold of a set of feeler gauges that go to the correct size first. If you think about how much you are measuring it is a tiny amount so could possibly still get a 0.10mm gauge in
it has to be out of spec. the bike wont start with the starter until its warm. then it fires right up
can i loosen the cam chain off the exhaust side and turn it slightly or does it have to come out? im so stuck...
Lee Johnson You would have to take the tensioner out to get any slack on the chain to be able to move it. Looks like you need the clearances adjusting anyway so best to take it all apart and see if it's any different when you put it back together. Whats the mileage on the bike?
how much torque on generator cover?
any reason for my valves closing up so much? thanks.
It's usually the likes of carbon buildup. I could do with giving mine another check when I get some space back in the garage
How would you know if the cam chain skipped?
+Zack Mammana the timing marks wouldn't be in the right place
The valves would smash into the piston and everyone whould die.
on my drz400 when i see the top dead center mark in the sight hole my cam lobes are facing in and contacting the valves, what does it mean and is it normal and how do i fix it if its not??????
Hi. Turn it over again. The mark will be there again and the cams will point in the correct way
+MuddySump thanks for the reply on an old video not many youtubers do that!!!!! you just earned a sub
+Derik Sowlcowski no problem. Was it right that time?
How do you adjust valves if needed?
You need to take the cams out and change the shim that’s under the bucket on top of the valve
@@MuddySump Is there a video that I could maybe watch to help me? Thanks in advance
Wouldn't it have been better to show the adjustment process? Or do we just button it back up and bring it to the dealer and say, yep it's out of spec.
Watch the separate adjustment video
I’ve had my bike for 3 years and never checked clearances. Bike has always started easy, but will do so for good measure.
It’s worth a check. It doesn’t take long
My 400 stopped running I checked valves and I could only fit a .08 on intake would that cause it not to run
Shouldn't of stopped it from running but does need adjusting. What happened when it stopped running? Did it just die when you were riding it or would it not start? Does it have any power at all? electrical? is engine turning over? getting fuel?
Stopped running maid a funny noise...has fuel timing is correct has spark trys to start but backfires
Problem with spring on carburetor
No
are there only 4 valves?
Yes.
after how many miles u do this?
15,000 miles on the S & SM. Every 60 hours on the E
Is it the same for a DR350??
Im not sure. Does it look like the same engine?
......... and 'Subbed'.
anti seize is ur best friend
+Springfieldm14 308winchester I'd never taken anything off that bike before. Don't think it had had a very good previous owner
how do you adjust if not in clerance?
Hi. I really need to check mine again to see if they do need adjusting yet. If you want to email me at service@muddysump.com I can send you pictures of the service manual of how to do it if yours needs adjusting. I'm not sure if there are any videos on RUclips about adjusting?
MuddySump couldn't find a video, will send email that'll be great and hope yours needs adjust for another good video thanks :)
MuddySump Alright mate.
What service manual do you have? Any opinons on the Haynes manual for this bike?
Just got my DRZ, 11k miles and the oil filter o ring was missing before the previous owner so id like to do a few checks to be honest.
Oil + filters are on my list first and valve clearances shortly after.
+Boristheblade it's the clymer manual I've got for the drz. Not seen the Haynes one
+Boris theBlade it's the clymer manual I've got for mine. Not seen the Haynes one.
Oil gushed out of my crank access plug. (The 10mm Allen key bolt that you chiseled). Is it obvious that you are supposed to drain the oil before doing the valve check or is something wrong?
***** Had your bike just been running? The oil would of been around the engine more then
MuddySump The bike has been sitting for about 5-6 months. I just let it drain from that hole till it stopped.
Mine definitely had the oil in still. The oil is in the frame on these bikes but maybe with it been sitting so long it had all gone down and sat in the engine
I did a little research and I think my bike leaked out oil because the bike was not up right and on a stand, like yours was. Mine was leaning on the kickstand. Plus it's been siting like you said and the oil sat at the bottom of the engine case.
I don't think it would be anything to worry about. Just remember to top it up again 👍🏼
you might well be a saviour right now... just bought one n its a bitch to start n runs rough... looks like whoever fitted timing chain got it out a few teeth...
+chris hunt 😖
dont quite get what u doing ? valve clearance makes any funny engine sound ? or you open up just to check for ?
+sdq sdq its checking the clearances between the valves and cams. There needs to be a certain measurement between them otherwise they won't open and close at the right time
i see, how often its needed to be open up and checked ? btw is this bike good for daily commute ?
it is in Somalia, we need Motorcycle Kawasaki klx250 who can hold me Yasin
Lying blurb said there was ADJUSTMENT on THIS video ....NOT ...wasting people's time to gain hits SUCKS
What does the title say?
Thanks