Barkers Performance Exhaust DRZ400SM!

[@linksgarage1985]

Status report. About 250 miles on the Barkers in the last 2 days. And it’s badass. Sounds killer. And definitely improved performance. Highly recommend.

[@sharpbj]

Those shots with the smoke coming out the Barker were smooth man. The box punch cherry on top, bro. Thanks for the vids!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks man! Rode it 150 miles today. Exhaust is great!

[@theHeath]

Barkers definitely sounds and looks better. I went with the MRD Z Pro which is awesome too 🤙

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! The MRD is solid as well. I think I’m going to be very happy with this one!

[@max.b92]

To avoid that type of cracking every once in a while, it is good to loosen the exhaust bolts header back and then tight them back up starting from the header to the muffler. This can happen to any exhaust. Hyoed to see some more drz content dude. Made me want to go for a ride.

[@linksgarage1985]

Ride on brother!!!!! Much more DRZ content coming your way. Fast!

[@max.b92]

​@@linksgarage1985looking forward to it.

[@artiexr222]

That looks like a beautifully crafted piece of kit enhances your bike no end and sounds great too. Looking forward to the "first ride" vid see if you can feel any benefits.

[@linksgarage1985]

The craftsmanship on this piece is definitely top notch. I’ll be doing lots of riding in the following days. And filming it all. Stay tuned!

[@awheelofcheese]

Bought this exhaust because of your video! The video does not do the sound justice. It’s killer in person. Great video as always brother!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! Yea. I am super please with mine as well. I appreciate you watching!

[@abyields7831]

Barkers is so nice, best part, made in the US. Fantastic sound! 🤙🤛🙏

[@linksgarage1985]

Agree! Thanks for watching!

[@DRZWhisperer]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to compare the head pipe diameters. Numbers don't lie! You may not notice a huge difference in power now but you have positioned yourself for any future power upgrades!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks for watching man. And yes. The inner diameter is HUGE!

[@DRZWhisperer]

@@linksgarage1985 The packaging of that system from my experience was excellent

[@Leveled.Out904]

Sold! Thanks for the video I’ve been shopping around for a while and didn’t fall in love with anyone until now.

[@linksgarage1985]

Man. It’s the real deal. I was set on an MRD or a Yoshi. And this one exceeded my expectations. Made in USA. And it’s beefy!! Thanks for watching!

[@2tart4most]

Love it! I did a Barker on my 2006 Z400 quad.. also ran a #140 main jet, and the Dyno Jet needle.. 🤘😬🤘

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@GODSWORD11]

I talked to Dave (the owner at Barkers) and he suggested I do a 1x3 instead of a 3x3. I was hoping to get your opinion on this because you’re who I look to for advice for my ‘24 Drz400sm and I don’t have any friends 🤷‍♂️ I ordered a black pipe with blue label and blue tip. Thanks for your videos!! This video convinced me to go Barkers instead of anything else. I’ll make it my profile pic after the pipe gets put on next month. I got a jet kit and a k&n filter as well. Thanks again for all of the time and attention to detail you put in your awesome videos!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks man! Well I’m sure he knows his stuff! Ha. A 1x3 would essentially be just removing the snorkel. That near the size of the opening with no cutting. SoCal Supermoto sets his bikes up this way also. You could start there. Kind of hard to put material back once you remove it. You could start with the snorkel removed. And if you need more air, open it up. 💪🏼

[@GODSWORD11]

@@linksgarage1985 Thanks a lot for the reply @ advice brother!!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@GODSWORD11 for sure dude. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@GODSWORD11]

@@linksgarage1985 always! I have 110 miles on it. Should I wait till 500+ miles to do the mods? I’ve read conflicting opinions. I have everything just sitting here, plus it’s too cold to ride.. in Florida lol! Should I change the oil, or wait until 600 miles? Thanks for doing a service for the DRZ community!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@GODSWORD11 I’d wait until 600 miles to do the oil. I did my keg kit and exhaust at like 300 miles. That was in 2022. Bought it with .4 miles. Got over 7k now. It worked for me. But you gotta do that stuff at your own risk. ⚠️

[@danielvance3713]

Looks good Linkavage !!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks brother!

[@ericweber1969]

That’s quite the pointer you’re using at the white board…

[@linksgarage1985]

💪🏼

[@anthonyscott16]

Huge size difference. Did it run leaner? Did you need to rejet at all? Great job on the vid as always

[@linksgarage1985]

@@anthonyscott16 I was probably a bit rich to begin with. Team even better after this exhaust. With no getting. I was running the JD Jet kit here. 170 main. 25 pilot jet.

[@anthonyscott16]

@@linksgarage1985 I remember that you went back to the Mikuni. Glad it all worked out for you. Enjoy

[@linksgarage1985]

@@anthonyscott16 appreciate it! Got a new video carb related coming out Saturday at 11. You may want to check that out. (It’s a surprise)

[@CraigSmith568]

I really like this exhaust. Definitely on my wish list. Did you have to change any jetting over the one you took off?

[@linksgarage1985]

I am keeping the jetting the same. I will let you know how it performs. They recommend certain settings with this system. Although, they seem very lean to me. I’ll keep you posted.

[@sujeewajayanath2364]

Great video ❤❤❤

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!

[@mrsmel269]

looking good brother !!!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you man!

[@whoajack]

holy crappers so much bigger pipe compared to the first two!

[@linksgarage1985]

For sure! It performs much better as well.

[@phistry810]

Did you have to change the jet settings at all or did you stay with the settings from the JD instructions?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@phistry810 170 main, 25 pilot. But it’s got a Lectron carb on it now.

[@phistry810]

@@linksgarage1985 I saw that video. I’d love to get one of those one day.

[@x0xpur3x0x78]

Sorry if you answered this but what jets are you running jus put the same kit on mine with a 180 an 55 on the fcr39 3x3 mod an k&n

[@sorenmelchior]

I have been thinking about changing out the exhaust in my DRZ400s, but I would only do it for performance improvements and fitment with my skid plates/radiator guards as I spend 90% of my time off road on trails. So I wonder if that Barkers header would fit under my protection?

[@linksgarage1985]

I believe it would. I have rad guards. And it doesn’t interfere. And the way the head pipe comes out up high, it would probably clear guards.

[@grumpyjuicetrucking]

How do you have a kick start?

[@linksgarage1985]

I added one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6ayh4elZaZ6r7ssi=w62YA2KSnVps__XC

[@JDM_Sauce]

Can some one tell me how the fans behind the radiators work. Does it push air in the radiator or does it sucks air through the radiator?

[@JohnSmith-sv1xo]

Hey Link, great video. Just want to ask you, my 07 DRZ SM, couldn’t start up. Turn the key on, lights are on, but when I press the starter switch, nothing happens. Not even a clicking sound. Was running fine the whole day. Stopped to get some gas, and it couldn’t start at all. The lights are all on and working fine. Any idea why?

[@linksgarage1985]

Doesn’t take much to power the lights. Starter could have died. Starter switch could be dead. Could have a bad ground etc. could you bump start it?

[@linksgarage1985]

You down now? Or up and running?

[@tylernichelson8195]

Hey man I have done the 3x3,jd jet kit,mrd exhaust on my Drz and it’ll idle fine but dies or cuts out when I give it gas. I followed your vid for it which was good but I’m having trouble getting it to run any ideas?

[@linksgarage1985]

I get this question a lot. Did you do it all at once?

[@tylernichelson8195]

@@linksgarage1985 yea I did it all at once . I have it running better now but when you go to take off it cuts out a little bit but after that it runs great not sure what to do lol

[@linksgarage1985]

@@tylernichelson8195 you sure the fuel system is hooked up right? Majority of the time people forget to re connect the vacuum back up right for the carb, or they don’t have the airbox in right to the carb boot. Double check that first

[@tylernichelson8195]

@@linksgarage1985 alrighty man the vacuum seems to be connected right there is one on the carb and one line in the petcock correct? The boot seems to be on all the way but it was a pain so I will double check

[@Ocstance733]

I know what exhaust im getting🤟🏻

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s freaking sick! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. 💪🏼

[@detectivetruth7110]

What kind of mirrors are you running? Need ASAP

[@linksgarage1985]

Here you go bro. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIa4i6JmmbKfhtksi=_28JGDxQRCD0t75d

[@alexgroezinger762]

Do you plan on doing any hot cams soon?

[@linksgarage1985]

At this time no I don’t. I’ve thought about big bore stroker and hot cam stuff. Or E model cam stuff. But I’m undecided. I kinda want to see what a KTM 690 is like..

[@DamnWelfareBums]

​@linksgarage1985 If you were closer to Maryland or out this way I'd let you take mine for a spin.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@DamnWelfareBums man I appreciate that! 💪🏼

[@Aging2day]

Mine pops a lot, is that normal?

[@linksgarage1985]

On Decel? You have 3x3 and jets? Still have PAIR valve in place?

[@Aging2day]

I didn’t do those mods, is that what it needs?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@Aging2day if it’s bone stock and it pops a lot, you could remove pair valve. That may help. it would run way better if it was jetted a 3x3 and an exhaust.