DRZ400 engine prep

[phoo]

Good points. If you're already tearing it down to the piston, now is the time to put in that tall 5th gear.

But before you go that far (piston/rings), why not do a leak down test first? Used motor could be perfectly fine as is.

True. I can see some seepage around the base gasket, though, and if I know it's scheduled to be done by 18K so may as well do it now.

Do those fancy Euro bikes that Bill rides need this much work? Asking for a friend.....

Do those fancy euro bikes last 24k, or even 14k miles? Or does it only last that long in kilometers?

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm thinking more along the lines of preventative and scheduled maintenance than upgrades like transmission and such. I'm not looking to create a "beast DRZ," just "a DRZ I'll never have to do anything to except oil changes until I replace it with something else probably years from now."


Thanks,

~Patrick

[smdub]

Do those fancy euro bikes last 24k, or even 14k miles? Or does it only last that long in kilometers?

Yes. Aaron.S on ADVrider had 40k+(km) on a 500 w/o a rebuild. Went round the world on on that one too I think. Now up to ~twice that distance and 2000hrs? But I haven't kept up in a while. Its a myth that they need rebuilding constantly (unless you are racing and every last fraction of hp is worth it.)

[Firebolter]

My 2007 KTM 525 EXC is still running strong. My friend bought her back in 2014 and she just keeps going. If you maintain shit, it will last-

[Bucho]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm thinking more along the lines of preventative and scheduled maintenance than upgrades like transmission and such. I'm not looking to create a "beast DRZ," just "a DRZ I'll never have to do anything to except oil changes until I replace it with something else probably years from now."


Thanks,

~Patrick

I hear ya.