How to change the coolant on a Suzuki DRZ400E (Enduro)

Suzuki DRZ400 Coolant Change. 2007 Model

[@rustygoldamsterdam]

Great video for a first time liquid cooled rider. Thanks for the warning regarding the pets loving the fluid too!

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks - glad it helped.

[@Thelongboardman1453]

Great video I appreciate the help but God damn I never thought Gordon Ramsay would be teaching me how to do a coolant flush on my DRZ 400

[@DjClarky78]

😆 Thanks mate. That's a new one on me. Wish I had his money.

[@snupermoto723]

There are two air-bleed screws to allow trapped air to escape, during filling, one at the top of the left side rad, and the other at a coolant pipe at the front of the engine, open the lower one first, until coolant runs out and close it. Coolant level should be at the base of the filler neck when completed properly. Run it after filling, allow to cool, and re-check the level in the rad.

[@urbancowboy7373]

Just bought a 2002 DRZe 400. I really appreciate the step by step walk through and advice throughout the video. One handed video champion you are. Cheers.

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks Austin - glad you found it useful!

[@geoffgniel2241]

Brilliant vid. Thanks so much. I have a friend who has a DRZ and he isn't overly competent with mechanical work, this will be a great assistance. Thanks again🙂

[@user-iy9bb8qy3j]

Thank you it’s very simple after your video

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks - glad it helped you!

[@ravi3457]

well explained clearly...thanks for the video.

[@lizzardmoto9386]

Awesome idea with the cut bottle👍

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks.

[@motoendurocalaveras429]

Very Useful. If you didn't KNOW this you are More likely to uninstall all the hoses AND both radiators 😷

[@AxisDSTC]

Do I need to fill upp the reservoir on the left side or so? Thanks for the video, the milk bottle was a genious move.

[@joseventura3671]

Thank you for the information.👍👍

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks - glad it helped.

[@claudiaarenas3521]

I like your accent 😍 and great video thank you I just got my 400 DRZ SM 2007 year and notice the little tank bellow (sorry I forgot how it calles) is cracked it has a little big hole in it . should I take it seriously? Or can wait after other things 🤔 By the way I from Chile, south America 🖐🏼

[@SuperPaven]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks. Glad it helped you

[@kyle42ish]

Appreciate the video very much, thank you!

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks Kyle. Glad it helped. 👍

[@tpv59]

G8 video. THANK You. Appreciated. Well Done.

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks - Glad it helped!

[@BaK987]

Why you do not fill up the rest of coolant tank instead of emptying it? Thank you

[@DjClarky78]

I think it's an expansion tank, and I don't think it makes an awful lot of difference. It's never caused me any problems, and I have ridden it on a lot of slow hill climbs in 40°C/100°F

[@civitec]

The maintenance of that bike is per hour?

[@rabarbor]

Was helpful, thanks

[@sophieharvey9456]

Nice bike!!!!!

[@nilsfleischeuer1320]

how many km's do you get out of one tank of gas?

[@atheistmetal1]

im gonna go change the coolant in that pic of mine to left. drz 400sm

[@MurrayEstes]

Thanks!

[@jamescruz7886]

Very nice

[@DjClarky78]

James Cruz - thanks. Glad it helped.

[@e6ensperception]

STEPS TO DIAGNOSE A DRZ400 THAT'S LEAKING COOLANT: This comment is for anyone like me whose DRZ is overheating and/or leaking coolant: If you don't have an internal or external leak, you may just have an air bubble in your radiator. Before you go on and try any of the below steps, first try and bleed air out of your system (lookup a KZbin tutorial on it, it's not that hard to do). Also if your bike is overheating but you have no coolant issues, make sure you turn your bike off at stops or add more powerful fans to your radiator. STEPS TO A COOL DRZED: Assuming you are losing coolant and/or overheating still, then: First you need to find the source of the leak. Check #1: Are you losing coolant but not seeing any visible leaks? Then: every time you stop, look under your bike and see if it leaks some coolant/water, or when you get home take off your skid plate and look closer for coolant residue. If you have a leak, then skip to check #3. Check #2: if you're losing coolant but you definitely have no outside leaks, then Check your oil with a flashlight to See if you can see any coolant in your oil. Also check your coolant to see if there's any oil in your coolant. If you see some in one or the other Then this is worst case scenario and you're going to have to take apart the engine or clutch case and replace the head gasket or possibly replace the two o-ring seals in your water pump. (PS coolant comes in blue and green so don't freak out if you see some blue coolant in your green coolant, as long as they're both 50/50 then it should be fine). Check #3: Is the coolant leaking out of a tube, a radiator/ radiator cap), or a hose? Then duh, replace it (Side note, you should replace radiator hoses whenever they get badly cracked, bulged outwards, and/or brittle. Plus radiator hose is coming pretty colors so have fun). Check #4 find your water pump. It's attached to a radiator hose and usually close to or part of your clutch case. On a DRZ, Take off the plastic guard and you should be able to find a small hole towards the bottom front of the water pump. Touch your finger on or around this hole. If you're coolant is leaking from there Then that means one or both of the two o-rings for your water pump need to be replaced. Don't ride your bike until you replace those seals, if both seals fail, then coolant can get into your engine... (side note, in order to replace these seals you got to take off your clutch case in which I would say look up DRZ full tear down on KZbin, there's a playlist that will really help and figuring that out) Check #5 If it's leaking out of a small tube then check and see if the tube got detached from the overflow reservoir. (Or in my case make sure you have a damn overflow reservoir lol). This took me a couple days to find all this information and source it down to the problem so I hope me taking an hour to write this comment will save you some time. Cheers mate.

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dovybar]

Great Input

[@MacamMcCarthy]

Did u do a video on how to tighten the chain on this bike?

[@DjClarky78]

I haven't I'm afraid.

[@MacamMcCarthy]

@@DjClarky78 lol..

[@user-iy9bb8qy3j]

Thank you twice, today I replace antifreeze. Pay for 2L 7.6 dollars. Ask in service it may be cost 16 dollars for work and 8 dollars for 1L antifreeze from tank. It’s a horror🤣🤣

[@DjClarky78]

Good news!

[@MattPerry]

Are sure it´s a 1,8 L of coolant?

[@tpv59]

That's what the owners manual says.

[@SuperKokode]

My DRZ 400 says 1700ml next to the fill-in, but I was only able to fill like 0.8L...

[@billden4901]

@@SuperKokode You may already know, in case others need too...1700 ml refers to engine oil.

[@HypedOUT]

Is it bad to take out the thermostat and just let the coolant flow? Jw for racing purposes

[@DjClarky78]

I don't think the E model runs a thermostat.

[@HypedOUT]

@@DjClarky78 okay I don't know never took it apart

[@frostyclown3292]

What tank do you have? How many litres.. also what exhaust do you have?

[@DjClarky78]

Hi. All just standard Suzuki stuff as far as I'm aware.

[@frostyclown3292]

Okie dokie, Thank you.

[@DjClarky78]

No worries - are you looking for something in particular?

[@frostyclown3292]

DjClarky78 I was hoping to put a few mods on my DRZ400E I want it be loud like I’m saving for a brand new DRZ400E 2019 and I wanted to know the basics in the DRZ like the service and everything then I found this it helps a lot. Would you be able to post o video how to change a exhaust?

[@DjClarky78]

@@frostyclown3292 Will try and do some more vids on the future. Top tips though: (not trying to sound patronizing). Live in Australia, and have been riding in some remote conditions. Avoid riding alone (have broken this rule loads :-( Always go out with a full tank of fuel. Always go out with a charged mobile phone (Cellphone) Take 5L (1.3 Gallons) water with you. Take some high calorie food (Mars bars etc) Backpack to carry water it in - lot to carry by hand if you break down (5kg/11lbs) Know where the nearest road is (North/South/East/West) Compass so you know which was to walk. No point walking 3 days in the wrong direction. Important - always let friends/family know where you are going, and when you are planning to get back. Get a GPS or a GPS App on your phone (Like Gaia GPS or similar) to help you out if you get lost. I have a PLB (personnel locator beacon - emergency GPS device that works globally) with me at all times (after years of not having one). Imagine a nasty broken leg, snake bite or similar when no-one is around. Good luck

[@Bixnoodle]

Great video my friend thank you

[@DjClarky78]

Thanks, glad it helped.

[@darrylwright2704]

Not sure about 1.8lt my bike took 800ml ?

[@DjClarky78]

Hi Darryl. Thanks for your comment. I've just checked my DRZ manual. Looks like you're right and I over-estimated it a bit - the book say 1.25L or 1.3 US Qt. Hope that helps.

[@Twowheelsandadream]

How often do you need to change coolant

[@DjClarky78]

Read the info on the coolant. Some are only 2 years Some are over 5 years.. Have a look at all the different brands before you buy.

[@Twowheelsandadream]

@@DjClarky78 oh nice thanks, even 2 years is a good amount I was worried it would be a lot more often aha

[@motoendurocalaveras429]

My pulsar NS200 adapted fan destroys my battery😷

[@st1lstaytrue1life82]

thanks for the video DJ CLARKY78

[@DjClarky78]

No worries - glad it helped.

[@basheadan2302]

it is in Somalia, we need Motorcycle Kawasaki klx250 who can hold me Yasin

[@aussiepride2374]

I’ll give my neighbours pit bull my old coolant so none wasted and the dog won’t over heat lol

[@DjClarky78]

Very thoughtful of you!

[@Edward-rg8mh]

Pit Bulls...uhg!!! No one should be allowed to own a dog with the bite force of a Sabertooth Tiger.

[@basheadan2302]

Please who knows how to deliver me a motorcycle zusuki klx150 to buy

[@darthorpheus]

This isn't how it's done. Get the manual and follow those instructions. There are air bleeder screws, that should be cracked to burp the system.

[@CalllmebLaZe]

Do you know where it's located on the bike ??

[@be4441]

@@CalllmebLaZe The bleeder on my drz400s is on the top of the other radiator. One radiator has the cap on top, the other has the bleeder valve on top.

[@CalllmebLaZe]

@@be4441 thanks bro 💯

[@daxadventure]

@Darth Anus As he stated, his bleeder screw was replaced with a thermostat nut, which he did not prefer to mess with.

[@playsportfun3356]

Your not the sharpest tool in the shed.

[@DjClarky78]

*You're

[@playsportfun3356]

@@DjClarky78 impressed!

[@nilsfleischeuer1320]

how many km's do you get out of one tank of gas?

[@DjClarky78]

I normally refuel after about 140kms

[@st1lstaytrue1life82]

Drive in circles till you run out mine went about 120 miles with res

[@st1lstaytrue1life82]

jk went about 98miles or about 127km

[@xzxz-uy2lm]

I hit reserve at 164 km dr400e some highway some trail

[@xzxz-uy2lm]

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