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Brand new to riding and have got a 2006 400E so this is super helpful - thank you
@GLHS592Ай бұрын
Great video. Great explanation. It's easier than I thought.
@ClicklordАй бұрын
Great video! It would be super helpful if you could make a video on how to wire it for the integrated indicators as-well!
@TreeclimbingexpertАй бұрын
So just a fair warning to everyone I crashed because of this video. I did it just like he did in the video but the chain was too loose and it came off and I crashed. I am ok but the bike is not and yea. I don't blame the guy it my fault for listening. I have since learned that the chain need to be adjusted ON THE SIDESTAND. DO NOT ADJUST the chain on a rear stand. It will take the weight off the rear spring and give a false reading. Mine was good when I checked it but as soon as I started riding it loosened up a lot. Anyways everyone that is learning don't adjust ur chain on the rearstand.
@AxisDSTC2 ай бұрын
I ordered a similar kit with 5 wires, same colour setup. So this video saved me a bunch of guessing! Also grinding off the tabs and thread lock tips were golden. Thank you sir!
@blueeyegi2 ай бұрын
Seems nutless!? Am I missing something???? The weakest of the weak!
@user-cl5ro8rg3m3 ай бұрын
thank you
@siddarthjayaraman553 ай бұрын
Great video, super helpful especially since we're looking to do WABDR starting Section 1 on June 9th. Would you say Takhlakh lake is where most of the snow is on the main route of Section 1? I'm hoping the last deep snow ya'll hit is not part of the main BDR route? Any input will help understand the conditions we might expect in June. Thanks.
@callmekham84583 ай бұрын
I had to use 100% concentration while watching this so I wouldn't fall off lol can't imagine how happy you were to see the main road.
@jayryan74734 ай бұрын
This only works good with the low setting. At the high setting It sucks when trying to raise the bike! Almost impossible to lower it when you step on the lowering pedal, so you have to use the raising pedal in reverse. In other words you have to put your foot behind the raising pedal and pull it out, and that's only if the bottom of your shoe is able to grip it.
@schubertdj4 ай бұрын
Thank you, great video! Would you mind sharing the name of the skid plate you have on your DRZ in the video?
@zachelmer92104 ай бұрын
ordering some of those mounts now, mounting them up on my wr450 and i didn't like the straps against my legs. Thank you!
@goldmanstacks14454 ай бұрын
Great video thank you!
@SW-Video5 ай бұрын
What is the correct freeplay adjustment? That's all I really need to know. (1.6-2") Thank you for showing a good way to do this.
@Treeclimbingexpert5 ай бұрын
So that is what those numbers are for. My chain was looser than yours holy crap I am lucky I didn't crash. Can you recommend a jack? Do I need a certain kind for the drz? How often do you need to do it?
@saltydualsport6 ай бұрын
is the top of the chain tension a useless measurement? i had always checked the top of it , but it appears i was doing it wrong!
@georgefairweathermoonlight46 ай бұрын
1800ml of oil
@JustLaineADV9 ай бұрын
Very cool video. Thanks taking us along for the ride! Hope your okay after the fall.
@Sasqmoto9 ай бұрын
love the video. Next year want to do section 1 of the bdr. If you need a partner to do it. Let me know. I can transport my bike to packwood or Stevenson Thanks
@motoventurenw9 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@motoventurenw9 ай бұрын
I want to make a new updated video on the WABDR, so yes, I would totally be down with having you join me on that adventure. Just need to figure out some dates this coming summer.
@Sasqmoto9 ай бұрын
Perfect. Let me know. Thanks!
@sdqsdq627410 ай бұрын
rhinowalk side pannier might look better on drz
@motoventurenw10 ай бұрын
i'll check them out. Thanks
@impalajay6510 ай бұрын
Glad it wasn’t worse! Rider is OK? Can you post the dollar amount after repairs are completed? Curious to know the expense
@motoventurenw10 ай бұрын
Great idea on posting the cost to fix something like this yourself, instead of taking it to the repair shop.
@padraicmcginnis1710 ай бұрын
Looks like it should buff out. 😂
@motoventurenw10 ай бұрын
I'll need some really heavy duty buffing compound...
@dakotadunphy473410 ай бұрын
Skip to 8:00
@nocturnalreverie10 ай бұрын
What’s the part number for the frame crush washer?? Wasn’t able to see it. Thanks!
@motoventurenw10 ай бұрын
09168-10002
@lennox139311 ай бұрын
thanks alot🥰
@motoventurenw11 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@cardososm203511 ай бұрын
Nice video! One more subscriber! Keep it up
@motoventurenw11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@toysandguns977 Жыл бұрын
Great video very informative! Thank you
@motoventurenw11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@WhereIsWiljenn Жыл бұрын
Thank you, really helpful! Tomorrow i'm going to do it for the first time myself. I feel more confident now seeing your clear instructions and explanations.
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@WhereIsWiljenn Жыл бұрын
Yes, replaced them..now is working like a charm again. Thanks!
@JustLaineADV Жыл бұрын
Cool video, I’m going to have to try to camp there sometime.
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
Have fun! Pretty campsite.
@nubetoob9292 Жыл бұрын
I’m in the area and would like the gpx if you’re willing to share. What’s your email?
Great video! Are you willing to share the tracks in the description, or via DM?
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
Sure, can you email me and I'll attach the GPX file
@ethanhoffman5120 Жыл бұрын
Most detailed one I've seen. Thanks!
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@BMRTV Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about heading to Twin Falls Campground here maybe this weekend or next week :)
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
Very pretty little campground. Not very big, very little parking for vehicles but no problem for bikes. I've been meaning to explore it more. The road leading down to the campground stops/dead ends at the river, but it looks like it use to connect to the other side of the river. There are some remote forest roads on the other side of the river that I explored a few years ago. I've been meaning to try to find where the campground use to be on the other side of the river.
@kevinficzere3826 Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Thx!
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Glad you liked it. Thanks
@impalajay65 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful country! Sorry you had a wreck bro! Seems like the bike was OK… You found some great camping sites!
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
yes, very beautiful country. Tons of campsites. Wreck was my fault for not paying attention to what I was doing.
@robertdunkle5337 Жыл бұрын
Not knowing is the worst of it. Looks like a road I would love to rip
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
It's a super fun road if you have some off-road skills. I'm definitely going to be using it more, go give it a try.
@BMRTV Жыл бұрын
How do you like your Zoleo? I had another brand and it was useless any time I was anywhere near trees which is EVERYWHERE here in Western Wa
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
I like it a lot, but it must be out in the open so it can see the sky. I had it in my pocket last year and it lost the signal. No problem if it has a view of the sky, even in the trees. I really need to find a way to clip it to myself instead of mounting it on my handle bars.
@BMRTV Жыл бұрын
@@motoventurenw That's good to hear. Might look into trying one.
@impalajay65 Жыл бұрын
Super cool 😎
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay.
@user-ko5up6bf8e Жыл бұрын
Says it the manual to take ur measurements with the bike in the side stand.
@keldonator Жыл бұрын
This
@furiousgeorge0010 ай бұрын
Agreed. If you adjust when the bike is lifted it will become tight when on the side stand or riding. (swing arm physics)
@gregcallahan3410 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Very comprehensive. Lighting, editing, and sound are all very professional! I am a little surprised you do not address the wheel being on the ground versus being on the stand, as it may effect the chain free play ? Do you measure with the wheel on the ground, and adjust with it on the stand ? Or does it truly not matter ? Thank you.
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
The suspension is fully extended with the rear wheel on a stand (off the ground) or on the ground, so it really doesn't matter. Although, it's easier to do the job if the bike is on a stand upright. I've done it both ways.
@alexmacdonald258 Жыл бұрын
at 13:46, that's a blue grouse, one of the most stupid birds in existence. I hunt `em with a longbow and fluflus-you can get *that*close.
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
It was kind of a surprise to see him sitting right on the line that I had chosen.
@BugattiBoy01 Жыл бұрын
My right ear enjoyed this...
@BMRTV Жыл бұрын
I gotta try this one. I think I rode past and up to the hiking parking lot last year. ps,I spent Sunday (mother's day) banging around trails along Skate Creek. Snow on everything with any elevation, but enough good mileage piecing everything together to make a ride out of it.
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
Skate Creek looked fairly deserted this weekend, which made it look like a really nice ride. I left Packwood and headed toward Elbe using Skate Creek Rd on Sunday too (I was in my truck). I did see a few bikes on my way out. What do you ride?
@BMRTV Жыл бұрын
@@motoventurenw 2022 Orange KLR, White Helmet. Possibly standing on the side of the road taking photos :)
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
@@BMRTV where you parked by one of the bridges off the road, next to the creek? I thought I saw an orange bike parked by a bridge.
@BMRTV Жыл бұрын
@@motoventurenw Not sure. I did stop by the bridge on 47 just off Skate. I did turn off skate at the bridge and headed up the gravel road but wasn't stopped there. At another point I was stopped in a pull out so I could photograph some trees.
@karnivore5846 Жыл бұрын
My 2023 drz400s manual says 79.5 ft lbs for the axel nut...any ideas why our numbers differ?
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
Hum, not entirely sure why the 5.5 ft lb difference. I can only guess that Suzuki updated some of it's manual specs or maybe they are using different type of axle nut on newer models. You could verify with the shop that you bought it at too. I would say follow your manual on what is says for your bike.
@karnivore5846 Жыл бұрын
@@motoventurenw👍
@BMRTV Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the News at Eleven on this. I'm planning on doing a couple days of WABDR as soon as it's warm enough.
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
I would wait till mid June unless you like snow riding. Things need to dry out and melt a bit more. The road was fairly greasy that day too and the bikes where really muddy by the end of the day. Maybe see you on the trail this summer, we have more rides planned in the section 1 area.
@BMRTV Жыл бұрын
@@motoventurenw Yeah, it's amazing how long into the year snow stays around on trails.
@padraicmcginnis17 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a fun ride! 😂
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
heart pounding!!!
@MOTOSCOUTtv Жыл бұрын
I’m in Tacoma, and just picked up a scrambler and would love to dive into the BDR this year if you need someone to ride with! Would love to link up!
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
That sounds great. We are just waiting on the snow to melt. We have all kinds rides planned for this summer. Have you done any BDR sections or off road riding?
@MOTOSCOUTtv Жыл бұрын
@@motoventurenw Ive done lots of off-road riding, but none on a big bike. My plan was to do some Capitol Forest rides to get my gravel legs under me and then start on section one of the BDR and take it slow and easy. Then do the rest in sections as I can. But I have no one to ride with so I was just going to do it by myself. haha
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
@@MOTOSCOUTtv Great. If you don't mind riding with a couple of complete strangers, then you are more than welcome to join. We will be doing some BDR stuff this summer. We plan on starting out just doing section 1 early this summer. I'll let you know the dates.
@MOTOSCOUTtv Жыл бұрын
@@motoventurenw Perfect! Can't meet new people without starting as strangers! Lets do it!
@davidhartman7700 Жыл бұрын
Very informational video, would you be able to do this same video but for the SM version of the DRZ400 as that is the model I have. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find too much on KZread for the sm model, it would be so very helpful! Thanks, stay safe out there!!
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
I would like to show the SM model adjusters on video, but I don't own an SM model. Sorry
@CoachSteve4u Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you! I know it's not easy to tmak a video. Great tip with the rag in the chain to snug it up. So, what kind of a bike stand should I get from Harbor Freight? I need to buy one.
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
It appears that harbor freight no longer carries the exact rear wheel stand that I'm using. I did find very similar ones on Amazon. The bike master branded rear stand on Amazon is the most similar to the one I'm using so look for that one.
@SrgkillSrgkill Жыл бұрын
Having the adjusters in a pinch an couldn't keep bike level can you adjust with just the kickstand?
@motoventurenw Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can adjust it on while the bike is on the kickstand. It makes it a bit more difficult, but it can be done that way. Just make sure that the adjusters markings on both sides match when you are done.
@SrgkillSrgkill Жыл бұрын
@@motoventurenw it worked, it was risky i used a wooden stake under the right peg to barely get the weight off the right adjuster turned no problem the left I used a wrench to click it over
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Brand new to riding and have got a 2006 400E so this is super helpful - thank you
Great video. Great explanation. It's easier than I thought.
Great video! It would be super helpful if you could make a video on how to wire it for the integrated indicators as-well!
So just a fair warning to everyone I crashed because of this video. I did it just like he did in the video but the chain was too loose and it came off and I crashed. I am ok but the bike is not and yea. I don't blame the guy it my fault for listening. I have since learned that the chain need to be adjusted ON THE SIDESTAND. DO NOT ADJUST the chain on a rear stand. It will take the weight off the rear spring and give a false reading. Mine was good when I checked it but as soon as I started riding it loosened up a lot. Anyways everyone that is learning don't adjust ur chain on the rearstand.
I ordered a similar kit with 5 wires, same colour setup. So this video saved me a bunch of guessing! Also grinding off the tabs and thread lock tips were golden. Thank you sir!
Seems nutless!? Am I missing something???? The weakest of the weak!
thank you
Great video, super helpful especially since we're looking to do WABDR starting Section 1 on June 9th. Would you say Takhlakh lake is where most of the snow is on the main route of Section 1? I'm hoping the last deep snow ya'll hit is not part of the main BDR route? Any input will help understand the conditions we might expect in June. Thanks.
I had to use 100% concentration while watching this so I wouldn't fall off lol can't imagine how happy you were to see the main road.
This only works good with the low setting. At the high setting It sucks when trying to raise the bike! Almost impossible to lower it when you step on the lowering pedal, so you have to use the raising pedal in reverse. In other words you have to put your foot behind the raising pedal and pull it out, and that's only if the bottom of your shoe is able to grip it.
Thank you, great video! Would you mind sharing the name of the skid plate you have on your DRZ in the video?
ordering some of those mounts now, mounting them up on my wr450 and i didn't like the straps against my legs. Thank you!
Great video thank you!
What is the correct freeplay adjustment? That's all I really need to know. (1.6-2") Thank you for showing a good way to do this.
So that is what those numbers are for. My chain was looser than yours holy crap I am lucky I didn't crash. Can you recommend a jack? Do I need a certain kind for the drz? How often do you need to do it?
is the top of the chain tension a useless measurement? i had always checked the top of it , but it appears i was doing it wrong!
1800ml of oil
Very cool video. Thanks taking us along for the ride! Hope your okay after the fall.
love the video. Next year want to do section 1 of the bdr. If you need a partner to do it. Let me know. I can transport my bike to packwood or Stevenson Thanks
Sounds great!
I want to make a new updated video on the WABDR, so yes, I would totally be down with having you join me on that adventure. Just need to figure out some dates this coming summer.
Perfect. Let me know. Thanks!
rhinowalk side pannier might look better on drz
i'll check them out. Thanks
Glad it wasn’t worse! Rider is OK? Can you post the dollar amount after repairs are completed? Curious to know the expense
Great idea on posting the cost to fix something like this yourself, instead of taking it to the repair shop.
Looks like it should buff out. 😂
I'll need some really heavy duty buffing compound...
Skip to 8:00
What’s the part number for the frame crush washer?? Wasn’t able to see it. Thanks!
09168-10002
thanks alot🥰
You're welcome 😊
Nice video! One more subscriber! Keep it up
Thanks for the sub!
Great video very informative! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, really helpful! Tomorrow i'm going to do it for the first time myself. I feel more confident now seeing your clear instructions and explanations.
Glad it was helpful!
Yes, replaced them..now is working like a charm again. Thanks!
Cool video, I’m going to have to try to camp there sometime.
Have fun! Pretty campsite.
I’m in the area and would like the gpx if you’re willing to share. What’s your email?
[email protected]
Great video! Are you willing to share the tracks in the description, or via DM?
Sure, can you email me and I'll attach the GPX file
Most detailed one I've seen. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm thinking about heading to Twin Falls Campground here maybe this weekend or next week :)
Very pretty little campground. Not very big, very little parking for vehicles but no problem for bikes. I've been meaning to explore it more. The road leading down to the campground stops/dead ends at the river, but it looks like it use to connect to the other side of the river. There are some remote forest roads on the other side of the river that I explored a few years ago. I've been meaning to try to find where the campground use to be on the other side of the river.
Great vid. Thx!
You are welcome. Glad you liked it. Thanks
Beautiful country! Sorry you had a wreck bro! Seems like the bike was OK… You found some great camping sites!
yes, very beautiful country. Tons of campsites. Wreck was my fault for not paying attention to what I was doing.
Not knowing is the worst of it. Looks like a road I would love to rip
It's a super fun road if you have some off-road skills. I'm definitely going to be using it more, go give it a try.
How do you like your Zoleo? I had another brand and it was useless any time I was anywhere near trees which is EVERYWHERE here in Western Wa
I like it a lot, but it must be out in the open so it can see the sky. I had it in my pocket last year and it lost the signal. No problem if it has a view of the sky, even in the trees. I really need to find a way to clip it to myself instead of mounting it on my handle bars.
@@motoventurenw That's good to hear. Might look into trying one.
Super cool 😎
Thanks Jay.
Says it the manual to take ur measurements with the bike in the side stand.
This
Agreed. If you adjust when the bike is lifted it will become tight when on the side stand or riding. (swing arm physics)
Great video. Very comprehensive. Lighting, editing, and sound are all very professional! I am a little surprised you do not address the wheel being on the ground versus being on the stand, as it may effect the chain free play ? Do you measure with the wheel on the ground, and adjust with it on the stand ? Or does it truly not matter ? Thank you.
The suspension is fully extended with the rear wheel on a stand (off the ground) or on the ground, so it really doesn't matter. Although, it's easier to do the job if the bike is on a stand upright. I've done it both ways.
at 13:46, that's a blue grouse, one of the most stupid birds in existence. I hunt `em with a longbow and fluflus-you can get *that*close.
It was kind of a surprise to see him sitting right on the line that I had chosen.
My right ear enjoyed this...
I gotta try this one. I think I rode past and up to the hiking parking lot last year. ps,I spent Sunday (mother's day) banging around trails along Skate Creek. Snow on everything with any elevation, but enough good mileage piecing everything together to make a ride out of it.
Skate Creek looked fairly deserted this weekend, which made it look like a really nice ride. I left Packwood and headed toward Elbe using Skate Creek Rd on Sunday too (I was in my truck). I did see a few bikes on my way out. What do you ride?
@@motoventurenw 2022 Orange KLR, White Helmet. Possibly standing on the side of the road taking photos :)
@@BMRTV where you parked by one of the bridges off the road, next to the creek? I thought I saw an orange bike parked by a bridge.
@@motoventurenw Not sure. I did stop by the bridge on 47 just off Skate. I did turn off skate at the bridge and headed up the gravel road but wasn't stopped there. At another point I was stopped in a pull out so I could photograph some trees.
My 2023 drz400s manual says 79.5 ft lbs for the axel nut...any ideas why our numbers differ?
Hum, not entirely sure why the 5.5 ft lb difference. I can only guess that Suzuki updated some of it's manual specs or maybe they are using different type of axle nut on newer models. You could verify with the shop that you bought it at too. I would say follow your manual on what is says for your bike.
@@motoventurenw👍
Thanks for the News at Eleven on this. I'm planning on doing a couple days of WABDR as soon as it's warm enough.
I would wait till mid June unless you like snow riding. Things need to dry out and melt a bit more. The road was fairly greasy that day too and the bikes where really muddy by the end of the day. Maybe see you on the trail this summer, we have more rides planned in the section 1 area.
@@motoventurenw Yeah, it's amazing how long into the year snow stays around on trails.
Looks like a fun ride! 😂
heart pounding!!!
I’m in Tacoma, and just picked up a scrambler and would love to dive into the BDR this year if you need someone to ride with! Would love to link up!
That sounds great. We are just waiting on the snow to melt. We have all kinds rides planned for this summer. Have you done any BDR sections or off road riding?
@@motoventurenw Ive done lots of off-road riding, but none on a big bike. My plan was to do some Capitol Forest rides to get my gravel legs under me and then start on section one of the BDR and take it slow and easy. Then do the rest in sections as I can. But I have no one to ride with so I was just going to do it by myself. haha
@@MOTOSCOUTtv Great. If you don't mind riding with a couple of complete strangers, then you are more than welcome to join. We will be doing some BDR stuff this summer. We plan on starting out just doing section 1 early this summer. I'll let you know the dates.
@@motoventurenw Perfect! Can't meet new people without starting as strangers! Lets do it!
Very informational video, would you be able to do this same video but for the SM version of the DRZ400 as that is the model I have. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find too much on KZread for the sm model, it would be so very helpful! Thanks, stay safe out there!!
I would like to show the SM model adjusters on video, but I don't own an SM model. Sorry
Very helpful thank you! I know it's not easy to tmak a video. Great tip with the rag in the chain to snug it up. So, what kind of a bike stand should I get from Harbor Freight? I need to buy one.
It appears that harbor freight no longer carries the exact rear wheel stand that I'm using. I did find very similar ones on Amazon. The bike master branded rear stand on Amazon is the most similar to the one I'm using so look for that one.
Having the adjusters in a pinch an couldn't keep bike level can you adjust with just the kickstand?
Yes, you can adjust it on while the bike is on the kickstand. It makes it a bit more difficult, but it can be done that way. Just make sure that the adjusters markings on both sides match when you are done.
@@motoventurenw it worked, it was risky i used a wooden stake under the right peg to barely get the weight off the right adjuster turned no problem the left I used a wrench to click it over