JD Jet Kit Detailed Install Suzuki DRZ400SM. Easy!

[@z000t4d]

This is, like I predicted, the best fuckin jetting video for the DR-Z400 on KZbin

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea man!!!!!! It was very difficult to film. Everything is so small. Hope it can help someone!

[@siavashjavidnia6789]

@@linksgarage1985 it definitely can 👌🏻

[@linksgarage1985]

@@siavashjavidnia6789 thank you!

[@emperor91108]

It really is

[@linksgarage1985]

@@emperor91108 thanks guys! 💪🏼

[@chriskomishock9943]

I just re-jetted the carburetor, and did a full exhaust upgrade, on my 2023 DRZ 400sm. This video was great. Thank you!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@twoguncorcoran4733]

Great job on this video! I’m refreshing myself on the subject, planning to help a friend of the family real soon. (I have done several Ltz 400’s but it’s been a while) Anyway, you must be living right to get 4-4 screws out without a pair of vice grips, and good on JD for sending screws to replace the stick ones. I used to keep stainless ones in my hardware box for replacement. One tip if you ever do another, the screw under the drilled cap that you turned out 2-1/2 times out can be fine tuned as follows: Basically, get the motor to temperature, turn the idle up a little more than normal and turn that screw in a little until it start to choke then back it out until idle speed drops.. you will find a sweet spot somewhere in between. 2-1/2 turns out should be close though.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@twoguncorcoran4733 thank you! Appreciate you watching. And I appreciate the tip! Using a lectron carb now. But I’ll keep that in mind. Happy new year!

[@James-xn8xe]

Great guide, step by step on how to do it, there is no better video on youtube showing how to do this.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! Thank you for that!

[@CoachSteve4u]

Again, great video and thanks. I finally did it to my DRZ. I primarily used this video. No problems! It was a pain to take out and out back the carb though. The only thing slightly different from the instructions and this is when you put the needle assembly back in the carb, you say to drop it in and the instructions say to press it in. Maybe either way is fine? I pressed mine in and twisted a little to get it to seat. There is not much play in the needle. Regardless, I love the results. Much more power and the throttle response is better.

[@linksgarage1985]

Heck yea! Glad to hear it. Glad the video is able to give people real expectations on the process. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@brentadcock1234]

Thank you for this video. I almost sent my bike to a shop to get this done but your video gave me the confidence to do it myself. Knocked it out today following your video and bike is running perfectly. Thanks.

[@linksgarage1985]

Glad to help!!!!!!

[@Woodpusherpro]

How long did it take and is your bike still doing great?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@Woodpusherpro couple hours to get it out, do it and get it back in. Still Doing great.

[@douglasheller1260]

I'm no mechanic, but with this video, I think I can do it. Thanks for the step by step!

[@linksgarage1985]

You can do it!!! Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@douglasheller1260]

@@linksgarage1985 JD Jet Kit ordered. Be here next week.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@douglasheller1260 hell yea! The crappiest part is getting carb back in bike. Lots of good videos out there on install and removal. You got this

[@austinpatterson18]

I followed exactly what you did and I made a wise decision, a very noticeable difference in power and it definitely is done right. Thank you very much

[@linksgarage1985]

Man, I appreciate that!

[@aderlinsoleer4456]

Best close up jet kit install out there

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@damienhumpherys8938]

Best jetting video on a drz400 carb!!! All others are trash lol. Thanks for takimg the time to set up your camera and make sure you got all the right angles for the process!! That shit takes hella time to just shoot the video let alone edit it for the quickest most detailed carb jetting tutorial!!! Thanks man for the help!! Saved me hella money!!!!

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea. Glad to help someone out there. I tried to find a good video, and I didn’t like them. Or they skipped the hard parts. So I made my own. Glad to help! 💪🏼

[@charlesault20]

I just did mine because your video was very clear. First time ever messing with a carburetor. It was a pain in the ass getting the carb off and on the bike. Especially the throttle cables, the actual jetting of the carb was easy though. My drill bit pulled the plug out without a metal screw as well. The bit started biting hard and it just pulled out. Great video, thanks. Wouldn’t have done it without your help!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@charlesault20 I love comments like this. So glad to help! Appreciate you watching.

[@joeydavis3688]

Followed this video. Helped me out a lot. I had a big problem with those first four screws. I bought vice grips and they worked good.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@joeydavis3688 glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@weaselteat]

Great camera angles and close up shots! This video is such a great example of how these sort of things should be done instead of someone holding the camera 10' away and vaguely gesturing to something. Well done! Small little detail at 9:51. There's a post that points down in the video (up when it's installed on the bike) on the throttle stop screw holder that should be inserted into the space just to the right of the screw that holds it on. It'll help keep your throttle stop from rotating during use. You can see how it was originally at 6:34. Seriously, though. Great video!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!!!!!!! I searched for something like this when I did mine. And all I found was shit you couldn’t see. Or the hard parts like the drilling of the brass bushing, removed. So I decided to make my own. I appreciate you commenting. Hope I help someone out there! Lots of other DRZ vids on the channel!

[@novatodave8960]

Hey Link, chimming in here just to say a heart felt THANK YOU. Just completed 3X3 parts 1 & 2 (Air Box & JD Jetting) with stock exhaust. 110 mile ride along the chilly NorCal coast this morning and in short “IT’S AWESOME!!!” The motor runs smoother, much better throttle response, and serious increase of HP punch that it definitely did not have before. Thank you, thank you and thank you for your videos. It’s not an easy mechanical endeavor, but thanks to your sharing your videos, you made it much easier. And man O man, worth it! Be well and Happy Holidays Bro!

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!!!!! Sounds like that ride was nice! I appreciate you guys watching and I enjoy helping. That’s why I make the videos. I always hated the unrealistic videos that never actually helped me. That’s why I make them now. Be safe out there. Many more vids to come.!

[@xWLSx]

@novatodave8960 hey when you did this did you follow the kit for the stock exhaust? I just put the kit in today and it almost feels like it bogging a bit when getting into it, just curious

[@novatodave8960]

@@xWLSx phase 1, I did the jet kit and the 3“ x 3“ cut out in the airbox and added the KNM filter. Phase 2 I installed the full Yoshira exhaust and rejected per the JD instructions. Ran solid with phase 1, ran really well with phase 2 mods! did you do the airbox cut out? the motor gots to breathe bro?

[@xWLSx]

@@novatodave8960 fo sho did cut out the 3x3 and jetted to stock exhaust recommendations, she just falling on her face for a split second past half throttle pulls, so instead of swapping the jet up, I went ahead and got the full delkavic (same one link had on his) And I’ll just do both together this go round. Thanks for responding!

[@novatodave8960]

@@xWLSx Yo bro, the JD kit should work flawless, rock solid with no split second lags, nothing but SMOOTH. You may want to check your work? maybe needle setting is a notch off? leak in the boot, lots of hoses to reconnect to the carb I recall You can also call JD, they are super helpful on the phone. That delkavic is badass and the 3X3 will be complete. Hope this helps, keep the rubber side down!

[@davidmohan9784]

Link thanks for the vid. Just installed my JD kit on the '23 DRZ and wow. Took some time for the entire carb operation but your vid and the steps shown helped a lot. Feels like a new bike now.

[@linksgarage1985]

Not a problem! Thanks for watching!

[@rickeycarwile9696]

Installing my jet kit along with this video right now!! Woooohooooo!!

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!!

[@davidgoodman398]

Good morning. Thank you for this. I have a pulsing DRZ and everyone says the jetting is the answer. I will use your video to get me through the project. I wish you had content for the carb removal. If you do, please share it as well. Thank you! David

[@linksgarage1985]

@@davidgoodman398 good luck David! There’s a decent removal in this video. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaLEgqaCbqmhrKcsi=e7wYwtaWtKdjq7H9

[@CraigSmith568]

I just did this mod. A few things I dealt with. The carb was not easy to remove and re-install. If I do more mods and have to re-jet I will loosen the clamps and rotate the carb to make the changes without removing it. When I drilled out the plug mine started spinning when the bit was trying to break through the final bit. Still was able to remove it though. Also when I changed the main jet the piece below loosened and I had to hold it with a wrench to loosen the jet. Lastly I thought I would wait to do the 3x3 mod on the airbox. After the jet change I had a bad stumble when hitting full throttle in top gear from 55 M.P.H. I took the access panel off for the air filter and it eliminated the stumble, so I went ahead and did the 3x3 mod and it cured the problem. Love your videos and planning a lot of the same mods as you have done.

[@linksgarage1985]

Man!!!!!! Well hopefully the video helped. I have heard others had to hold that little nut below the main jet, but mine broke free without it. Glad you’re all good now! Not sure if you’ve seen recent videos, but it’s progressed quite a bit since this video. Thanks for watching I appreciate it. And I thanks for leaving the comment for what others could potentially expect.

[@CraigSmith568]

@@linksgarage1985 I have subscribed and I'm watching them in order. Try to watch one every day or two.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@CraigSmith568 hell yea!! I appreciate it!

[@therealaim-9xmissile]

People like you are real heroes 😂

[@linksgarage1985]

@@therealaim-9xmissile THANK YOU!

[@FortyOunce420]

link i've watched a few of your videos and you sir have earned my sub! keep up the awesome work and ride safe!

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!! I appreciate that. Welcome to the family. 💪🏼

[@Slingshotgixxer]

Super helpful , clear concise and to the point , thank you !!

[@linksgarage1985]

Very welcome. Thank you!

[@davidgoodman398]

Thank you for the additional link. I’m much obliged. David

[@linksgarage1985]

@@davidgoodman398 no problem!

[@CraigSmith568]

Great video. Just picked up one of these bikes today and this is my first planned mod. Right now it has 7 miles on it.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! Got mine with half a mile on it. Love it so far

[@murlyn2]

Great job on this. Appreciate you taking the time to do it

[@linksgarage1985]

No problem! Got about 40 other DRZ videos on the channel that seem to help people. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@fredericktressler9289]

Very helpful. I just installed the JD kit in my '19 SM. Whie the supplied instructions were good; I wasn't sure if the needle placement was counted from the top or bottom. Thanks for clearing this up.

[@linksgarage1985]

Glad to help!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@giosally8819]

Thanks for the video, this made a new and confusing project super simple!

[@PoorOldGator]

Very thankful for this video.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@PoorOldGator thank you!

[@thisalsennath8629]

love from Srilanka Happy to see your content

[@linksgarage1985]

Heck yea!!! Thank you for watching!

[@alexdibenedetto9350]

Thanks for all these videos, picking up my dr Wednesday, doing all these mods

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks man! Break in oil change and Zeta rubber killer install coming soon. I appreciate you watching!

[@capesterr1]

I wish this video was out when I jetted my DRZ. Love your channel 2 thumbs 👍 and Subscribed.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!! Man I appreciate that. Big time!

[@moidsl]

Awesome video!! Lots of help for the boys!! Thanks

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!!!

[@modshiftmotion]

This is killer. I did the JD kit on mine too. Good stuff.

[@linksgarage1985]

I appreciate you watching! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@MrTmax74]

Hello from Idaho. Very nicely done video, thank you much. I’m looking at getting a used DRZ here real soon, so this is something I might end up needing to do. I like the way you took your time and were careful showing finesse. I can see how it’s one of those things you don’t want to rush. One mistake and then you have a much bigger problem. You mentioned those screws several times, so I fully expected one was going to strip lol. Nice job getting them out. Maybe the impact driver is the determining factor there. I don’t know how many times I’ve had to cut a slot in a screw with my Dremel heh. I used to race, radio controlled cars, and the screws under the chassis we’re always getting destroyed.

[@linksgarage1985]

First of all, thanks for watching! 2nd, those are JIS screws. (Japanese Industry Standard) you can get a good set of screw drivers pretty inexpensive. Vessel makes some good ones. Well if you get a DRZ I have about every video you can think of on my channel. Enjoy!

[@davidkrafr7293]

Nicely done, good clear video. I'm ready now to do my bike . Thanks very much.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching. I think this one helped lots of people.

[@Aging2day]

You’re the man dude!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks man! Got that 3x3 vid on here as well! 💪🏼

[@henryschannel363]

Wow.. I can tell you know what you're doing, but my toes curled every time I heard that Milwaukee zip-zip.

[@linksgarage1985]

Nah. Zip zip zip zip 🤣🤣🤣💪🏼💪🏼. 5k miles later. Still all good

[@jonathancampos7393]

Really helpful info thanks for your work

[@linksgarage1985]

No problem glad to help.

[@emperor91108]

When taking off the brass cap I got lucky and didn't have to use a wood screw to get out. The drill bit really bit into the brass and I just pulled on the drill. It was actually stock on the drill and had to use pliers to get it out.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!!!!!!!!

[@diggy-d8w]

Well done video here, so good I grabbed it in case I buy a carb'd bike.... lol, it's very straight forward & your camera work was really good to help us shade-tree mechanics out there?! Like I don't even have a bike & I had to sub up & clang da bell. Thanks for a well made video. peace

[@linksgarage1985]

That’s awesome! Appreciate you watching! Hope it helps.

[@diggy-d8w]

Yeah Link, it was so well done I grabbed it so I can help anyone else dealing w/ a carb related issue....lol, since I've been looking at the bikes listed on the KiT, it was a double for me. If I get either one it's the same carb & fix. That was a bonus seeing it was the same for two different bikes I'm considering but I'm certain you helped many with more than your mechanical ability, the video ability brought it all home to any/all who watched this. TY peace

[@treyhorn5645]

Awesome video brother thanks for taking the time to show us... You know what I was thinking when you were drilling out that screw plug I may not be a bad idea to get a scoring tool and where the factory setting is maybe put a dot of nail polish on the screw on one side and a scoring tool to Mark where it was from factory you just need to remember that you went to turns so two turns backwards but then you can still put it back in the same spot if need be...

[@linksgarage1985]

For sure. Not a bad idea at all. Thank you for watching. Not sure if you’ve seen any other vids. But I have a ton since this. Just completed a FCR39mm carb install. (Vid. It released yet) but much more to come. 💪🏼

[@davidhoward8951]

Thank you for sharing I'd like to see what happens on the airbox what you do there

[@linksgarage1985]

I have an airbox vid as well

[@prominence2826]

Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@linksgarage1985]

@@prominence2826 you’re welcome!

[@howardsutton3502]

Great job did not waste time and right to the point

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!!!!!

[@AxisDSTC]

Picked up a DRZ yesterday, mint condition so now its time to change that😂 Will order a JD kit and do the 3x3 mod. Can you specify abit more where you felt a change in power? THANK YOU for your time on these videos.

[@linksgarage1985]

From the bottom to the top. Wide spread. Very noticeable. Search the channel, I’ve got every DRZ vid you need. Welcome to the team. 💪🏼

[@AxisDSTC]

@@linksgarage1985 Thanks alot👌

[@sharpbj]

Man this was awesome. Thank you

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!! Thanks man! I needed this video and I couldn’t find it. So I decided to make my own. Hope it helps.

[@sharpbj]

I installed my RS-2 Yoshi yesterday. It pops on Decel. Does yours and is this normal or is it running too lean? I personally think that some popping is okay, but wanted to get your thoughts. I am going to do the 3x3 and JD Jet kit this weekend.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@sharpbj The Yoshi is sweet! And a little popping is normal. But yes. Mine popped a bunch on deceleration. After the jet and 3x3 it cut wayyyyyy down. But yes, pipe only, lean popping. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@sharpbj]

@@linksgarage1985 just finished 3x3 and JD jet kit install. Pops on decel worse, but no hiccups in power. Also won't run on On..have to keep it on fill. Not sure on that one as vacuum hose is where it is supposed to be,

[@linksgarage1985]

@@sharpbj man. That’s odd.

[@jmkc1964]

Thank you for the helpful video

[@linksgarage1985]

Very welcome! Glad to help.

[@jmkc1964]

​@@linksgarage1985do i need to adjust my needle if I just change my pilot jet and my idle jet?thank you

[@petelafontaine4641]

Great video ! Could you post a picture of the instructions options for the deferent elevations or mods ? We can only see the right side on your video . Thank you !

[@linksgarage1985]

All be the instructions are available on JD jettings website. Thanks for watching!

[@big10hunter42]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@linksgarage1985]

No problem. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@matthiasruhland9034]

Awesome video, helped a bunch, thanks!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@tylerburtch3234]

another good video.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@Ford-xs5do]

Thank you

[@linksgarage1985]

@@Ford-xs5do you are very welcome!

[@stephencummins7589]

What about the hole left where the brass plug was?

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s not an empty hole. The screw is in there. No need to plug it

[@ncbinline6114]

This video was super helpful and got me thru the install without any issues. Once it's running, it idles strong, runs great and and starts instantly when warm, however, the first cold start chugs and chugs on the battery and takes forever to fire. Any advice would be helpful!

[@SirRousis]

Damn dude you’re lucky you got those screws out without stripping them. I was able to get two out and stripped the other two. I had to break out the Dremel.

[@linksgarage1985]

You use an impact? Or just a screwdriver?

[@SirRousis]

@@linksgarage1985 the first one I stripped I went slow with the impact. The other one with a screwdriver.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@SirRousis damn!

[@petelafontaine4641]

Same for me 2 out and Dremel to remove the strip one’s

[@henryschannel363]

How old was your bike/carb?

[@levidark4631]

Awesome video! I just traded an older Goldwing to a friend for his 2015 DRZ400SM he stopped riding a few years ago and let it sit. He already had done this jetting along with the 3x3 and MRD exhaust. I drained all the old gas and put fresh in with a little seafoam and the bike started up and idles fine. When I took it for a short ride I noticed it will pull strong but randomly faceplants like the ignition was cut off for a second them picks right back up. I thought I was hitting rev limiter at first until it picked back up and continued to accelerate, any ideas what could be going on? Like I mentioned before, the bike hand't been ridden or even started in 2+ years until I got it but overall it looks new and only has 1,700 miles on it. I did change all the fluids and what not before even trying to start it.

[@levidark4631]

@linksgarage1985 any thoughts on what the issue could be? As you probably saw from my comments on the one guys post, I know cars but not too familiar with carbs and bikes lol

[@linksgarage1985]

Is it like it’s spark related? Or fuel related? Is the tank clean? Any chance you had some crap getting the main jet under load? Sounds silly, but you could also check your kick stand switch. If the kick stand comes down for even a second, it’ll cut it.

[@Igor-js2bi]

hello can you record a video of how you pull out the carburetor?

[@linksgarage1985]

Lots of vids out there. If I ever pull it again, I’ll film it.

[@ravi3457]

what does that screw do ? the one which u drilled and screwed.

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s the fuel screw

[@ravi3457]

@@linksgarage1985 oh ..so is there a tool to remove this without drilling?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@ravi3457 no. You have to drill it out. The fuel screw is under the brass plug:

[@ravi3457]

@@linksgarage1985 thannks very much brother. And from which website did you order the delkevic exhaust ??

[@diggy-d8w]

So as I watch this(well done video) I can't help but thinking that the only reason they went w/ the particular jets/misc within this bike has to do with Emission Standards(Kali)? I can't see putting these in straight from the factory as any more expensive to do which leaves us w/ why is the carb & air so restricted = Air Quality BS. Thanks for the FiX

[@linksgarage1985]

You are bang on! All emissions!

[@sebastianyamamoto6763]

So I’m not too sure what I did or didn’t do wrong . You did a great explanation of how to execute and I did everything as explained however I had to use the choke to turn it on and for like 2 minutes it was just turning over and once it turned on it idled nice then heated up and when I went to give it gas it took a second to get back to idle and after a minute it died on me not sure what’s going on or what I might’ve done wrong

[@sebastianyamamoto6763]

Only thing I could think off was the screw I turned underneath the cap you drilled out but besides that not sure at all somebody help lmao

[@linksgarage1985]

Yea. Something seems off. Did you hook your vacuum line back up to the carb? If not, it won’t pull fuel from the tank.

[@typicallamagoat]

Hey I pulled out my needle and I didn't have that tiny spring. Could it have flown off when I pulled the white thing out? Do I need that part? Or is there a chance I didn't have it to begin with

[@linksgarage1985]

@@typicallamagoat could have been tampered with before you. Or could have flown off. If it was there from the factory, I’d say you need it.

[@typicallamagoat]

@@linksgarage1985 thanks for the quick reply!! I found a substitute spring that's very similar I'm going to use while I get a new one

[@cameronmcgrath7388]

Awesome video, about to do one on my SM as well. I’ve noticed a lot of people saying the 170 was to big for the bike even with a full exhaust and 3x3. Did you leave the 170 in, or did you end up having to change out the main jet for something else?

[@linksgarage1985]

Nope. Ran the 170 with no issues. Plug looked good also. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@dcjano75]

Hands down the BEST jetting video out there, I am a fan and a new subscriber. One question, after you drilled out the fuel screw section and did the turns, what happens if you do not go halfway back after the 2 full turns? Again, thanks for making this video and your others, a HUGE help! Dave

[@linksgarage1985]

Hey, that’s why I make these videos. To actually help! And I’m not sure on the fuel screw turn. That’s what they recommended. I would guess if you only backed it out 2 turns, it would run slightly leaner. I could be wrong. Thanks for watching I appreciate it! 💪🏼 many many more DRZ vids on the channel. Like 30 more lol

[@dcjano75]

Thanks my man! Did you lose a little top speed after the mods were placed? I lost a few mph but now have a lot of low end torque. Thanks again brotha, you ROCK!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@dcjano75 sure didn’t. It’ll still do 101

[@dcjano75]

@@linksgarage1985 NOICE! Got mine up to 93ish

[@linksgarage1985]

@@dcjano75 that’s 101 tucked and screaming

[@GotusTotus]

I’m good to follow you to the t with the jets and fuel screw right? Same exhaust when you did this (delkavic 8” full system) 3by3, standard fuel petcock and am under 4000ft in elevation

[@linksgarage1985]

Yes sir. Should be good.

[@CoachSteve4u]

Great video thanks! The instructions say it can be done without having to take the carb out. Is that true?

[@linksgarage1985]

You can rotate it and not remove it. For me, it’s easier to just remove it. Drilling with it in the bike is a pain. And thank you!

[@CoachSteve4u]

@@linksgarage1985 That makes sense. Thanks again. I just got my kit today.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@CoachSteve4u good luck! The worst part for me was just getting the carb back in. But still pretty simple.

[@devildigger1404]

Did you feel the need to perform the 3x3 on the air box ? Thanks.

[@linksgarage1985]

Yes I did the airbox as well. Vid in the channel. Thanks for watching!

[@WhosJohn]

when i took the black part off there were two springs? i feel like this is wrong from someone else’s fuck up. should i just leave the one

[@linksgarage1985]

2 springs in the same place?

[@WhosJohn]

@@linksgarage1985 yeah i wish i was kidding lol. i just kept the long boi spring that was supposed to be there and it works amazing now post rebuild. Whoever rebuilt it last i guess put two in there for some reason lol

[@linksgarage1985]

@@WhosJohn man that’s weird! Glad it’s all good now!

[@WhosJohn]

@@linksgarage1985 This video helped get it done way easier. Thank you for making content with this bike!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@WhosJohn hell yea! That’s why I do it. To help someone! Thanks

[@justinpeterson1852]

I just did each of these mods, 3x3 air box mod, JD jetting kit, and the exact exhaust you have. Bikes struggling to stay running, messed with the fuel screw for quite a while and couldn’t figure out for the life of me, i live in MN, under 1000 ft elevation and did the exact setup you did for the jet kit. And i can’t get it to run it idles rough and just seems really OFF. Any tips? I’m super let down that i couldn’t get it perfect and be able to rip it.

[@linksgarage1985]

The most common thing is people forget to hook up vacuum line from petcock to carb. It hooked up?

[@justinpeterson1852]

@@linksgarage1985 yes it’s hooked up and nothing is pinched. i adjusted it now it’s just running great when it’s cold and when it becomes warm it dies and runs bad.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@justinpeterson1852 are you certain you don’t have a gap at the airbox to the carb? On the RH side where it’s hard to see?

[@geraldoffen42]

Great video I followed this and it runs but dies when you blip the throttle

[@linksgarage1985]

I would adjust your idle screw.

[@geraldoffen42]

@@linksgarage1985I adjusted the idle quite a bit and it never made much of a difference I’m running a delkavic that I bought used and I’m thinking I need to upgrade to a better exhaust to run the 170 jet

[@geraldoffen42]

So I’m gonna go down on the jet tomorrow and see if that helps

[@MrTmax74]

I’m doing my now, how did you know you counted the positions on the needle from the top down and not the down up? The instructions aren’t clear.

[@Aggressiveopinions]

about to be getting a mrd exhasut for my drz400sm and i want to rejet as well thank you great video out of curiosity do you have a 3x3 mod video?

[@linksgarage1985]

Sure do. And thank you for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJSmqJ1nlJVjaKssi=jtFlfNaH4hBI-Oo3

[@Aggressiveopinions]

@@linksgarage1985 awesome thank you so much and so awesome you reply to all of or most of your comments!

[@xWLSx]

Hey would just the 3x3 mod make the bike run to lean to ride until jets arrived?

[@linksgarage1985]

Yes

[@xWLSx]

@@linksgarage1985 wow that’s a bitch. Can you run stock exhaust after jetting and 3x3?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@xWLSx I would recommend doing all three at once. With jetting and an airbox mod you will not see the benefits if you do not do the exhaust. Just my opinion.

[@xWLSx]

@@linksgarage1985 im only delayed from manufacturing for exhaust, jets will be here tomorrow im just 3 weeks out until I see the exhaust, I’ve done a thing and already made my hole. Didn’t expect to be out of commission but if jets will even out running lean I’m so much more okay with not noticing a difference until exhaust arrives vs running lean.

[@jamescox4823]

Excellant

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JohnDoe-di4hr]

What wheels do you have on this bike?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@JohnDoe-di4hr OEM Excel Wheels

[@DamnWelfareBums]

Did you buy the screw kit that replaces the factory screws when you remove the fender tool kit ?

[@linksgarage1985]

Nope. I just installed 2 black push pins. Or Xmas trees. Just a basic automotive inner fender body fastener. Working great. And it’s nice and smooth.

[@DamnWelfareBums]

I have two extra bolts from when i ordered my bag eliminator kit if you want them dm your address and I'll send them to ya.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@DamnWelfareBums man I appreciate it. I think what I have is good to go. Thanks for watching and dropping comments. I appreciate you!

[@rafaelplacensiasid]

🙏🔥🔥

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you

[@estebanbadilla4677]

By any chance do you know where I can buy a new plastic kit that is factory color (black) most of the aftermarket kits have a very light black color. Is there a way I can buy plastics from Suzuki?

[@linksgarage1985]

I’d try UFO

[@shawnjoseph7522]

Best

[@linksgarage1985]

💪🏼

[@washere6202]

Great video. How are you finding the bike runs with the 170 jet and the delkevic exhaust? Any issues with running rich?

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you for watching! No issues at all. It’s running fantastic. The jet kit, Delkevic and the 3x3 airbox really woke it up. Night and day difference from stock.

[@washere6202]

@@linksgarage1985 Awesome, I’m waiting on the jet kit to arrive. Pretty impressed with the Delkevic exhaust. Your video on the kit install is top shelf. Thanks for making it.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@washere6202 hell yea brother. I have parts in the mail for about 5 more mods. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@KoreyMattox]

Okay so I did a 3x3/ JD jet kit, and added the 8” delkavic but it still isn’t running right, it bogs heavy & when I try and blip the throttle she shuts off. Any suggestions

[@linksgarage1985]

Hook the vacuum pack up to the carb right? Seems to be the biggest problem when people do it.

[@KoreyMattox]

@@linksgarage1985it seems to ride fine and gets up to speed no problem but when I’m going slow or pulling off from a stop sign or light and give her some gas there comes the bog and sometimes shuts off

[@KoreyMattox]

@@linksgarage1985 Yeah I’m pretty sure everything is hooked back up properly ima go outside & mess with it tomorrow I was thinking it might be something with the fuel screw maybe it was running to lean. Idk man this thing is kicking my ass lmao just trying to avoid taking the dang carb back off 😂

[@linksgarage1985]

@@KoreyMattox yea. Could be the fuel screw. You used JDs recommended needle, clip position, and jets for your elevation?

[@KoreyMattox]

@@linksgarage1985 yes sir even took the carb back off and double checced and watch this video step by step. But ima try and make sure everything is hooked properly & mess with the fuel screw. Is there any thing else you recommend I might need to check I wish I could post a video to show you what it’s going. It just bogs when I’m pulling off unless I hand throttle down a little & if I blip it to pop a wheelie in second she bogs bad & also pops loud af

[@jeanvega9367]

I got an fcr39 carb for my drz400 what main pilot should I put on it brings 42,45,48,50,52,58,60

[@linksgarage1985]

Not sure about the FCR man. Sorry.

[@MyNameIsTimIThink]

Hey bud I just got my jet kit. I just have an exhaust right now. Should I do anything to the airbox or no? I've heard it can destroy your bottom end torque. It's so much info out there idk what to believe lol

[@linksgarage1985]

@@MyNameIsTimIThink lots of people run a kit, a pipe and remove the snorkel from the airbox. You could always try that first!

[@MyNameIsTimIThink]

Cool man thanks

[@ludde1849]

I know this video is kinda old, but im doing this on my 2022 right now. I plan on doing 3x3 and a rejet only is this stage one jets or stage 2 and add the exhaust later? Im opening the carb anyway to clean because it was sitting for a while.

[@linksgarage1985]

You should be good to go. I’d recommend an exhaust if you do the jet and airbox.

[@ludde1849]

@@linksgarage1985 Thanks man, goanna do a full pipe whenever i got extra money laying around

[@linksgarage1985]

@@ludde1849 for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@ludde1849]

@@linksgarage1985 Keep em coming i’ll be here 😂

[@seanee573]

Hey there, what kind of gains do you get from the jet kit? How does it affect cruise speed ?

[@linksgarage1985]

It being impact the speed much. It’s needed when you add an exhaust and 3x3 so the bike isn’t so lean.

[@timothyhaskell8262]

Can I rejet my carburetor without upgrading my exhaust?

[@linksgarage1985]

You can. You’ll just need to use different jets, needle and clip positions. If you use what I did, it will run rich.

[@thegoodnoise2691]

I recently installed JD jet kit with exhaust and 3x3 mod. For some reason it bogs and hesitates at high speeds like 65 and up. Do you have any idea what it could be? I did the exact same thing you did in the video but just trying to get some info, thanks in advance

[@linksgarage1985]

@@thegoodnoise2691 only thing I could think of is, the carb to airbox isn’t seated fully. An air leak. Puke cause it to run lean.

[@thegoodnoise2691]

@@linksgarage1985 thanks man, I really appreciate you responding!

[@jeffreywhittle6161]

I've heard people say you can install the jet kit without removing the carb. (Just rotating it). Is that possible? Thanks. Enjoying your videos.

[@linksgarage1985]

Yes. It is. However, the drilling part is really hard attached to the bike. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@TEExCASH]

Just got my DRZ, has jet kit but no airbox mod and stock exhaust. Is it necessary to do 3x3, i also have one of those exhaust tips coming from amazon.

[@linksgarage1985]

Tip won’t do Anything really. You could remove the snorkel at minimum. But if it’s jetted, I would open carb and validate. And do a 3x3 and an exhaust.

[@TEExCASH]

@@linksgarage1985 was going to open it up and see what setups in there, previous owner gave me the rest of the parts that came with kit. I see that the setup it's supposed to have the parts are missing from baggie so I'm assuming its in there. Will probably end up doing 3x3 this weekend anyway. Thanks for reply dude, videos are rockin 🤘

[@linksgarage1985]

@@TEExCASH you’ll see a performance difference for sure

[@keldonator]

I did this with only the 3x3 and noticed no difference at all lol. I didn't take the carb out though, just loosened it.

[@linksgarage1985]

Do you have an exhaust?

[@keldonator]

@@linksgarage1985 No I like it quiet as possible. Couldn't find an aftermarket one that was as quiet or quieter than stock 😅

[@John-ul1ef]

What exhaust do you have on your DRZ400?

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s a Delkevic. 8inch slash cut shorty

[@PedroSantos-bp2zr]

Hello, at drz in your opinion which is better, installing jd jet kit on the mikuni or installing an fcr39?

[@linksgarage1985]

Depends on what you are after. A jet kit is $80. And a genuine FCR is almost $1,000. The FCR is surely better. But much more $$

[@PedroSantos-bp2zr]

I mean clone fcr

[@PedroSantos-bp2zr]

you had both, between jd jet kit and fcr clone which is better?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@PedroSantos-bp2zr I had issues with my clone. Couldn’t get it tuned right. An actual FCR would probably do the trick.

[@aderlinsoleer4456]

How is it riding after the jet kit doing mine today

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s freaking amazing. Put about 900 miles on it so far after. And it’s doing awesome.

[@aderlinsoleer4456]

@@linksgarage1985 nice

[@janrivera3916]

Hi I got a DRZ400SM 2018 is it worth the money and time to do this 2 the stock carburetor or should I get a better carburetor first?

[@linksgarage1985]

Do it!!!! Best $80 you’ll ever spend

[@janrivera3916]

@@linksgarage1985 do you know wat is the brand of the stock carburetor for the drz cuz I see the kit comes depending on the carburetor not sure which 2 buy

[@janrivera3916]

@@linksgarage1985 just subscribe thanks for the fast response

[@linksgarage1985]

@@janrivera3916 mikuni 36mm

[@janrivera3916]

@@linksgarage1985 thanks have you tought about changing the sprockets?

[@willnate35]

Excellent video as always. Quick question, after exhaust, 3x3, and jetting, how big of a difference did it make? How did affect your gas mileage?

[@linksgarage1985]

Honestly, I’m not sure on the MPG. I ride pretty aggressively. And still get over 50 probably. And it made a noticeable difference. I mean, if doesn’t transform it into a CR500R or anything. But it wakes it up.

[@brucemcleer2823]

Hey....curious....why or what are all the flags from?

[@linksgarage1985]

Every year I replace my flags at my house. But I don’t discard the used ones.

[@brucemcleer2823]

....cool...was just wonderin...I'm diggin the organized garage...I'm the same way!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@brucemcleer2823 awesome man. Thank you!

[@mudslinger150]

Overall that air screw is backing out 1/2 a turn from factory. I'm going to install this kit tonight without making that 1/2 turn. I'll report back.

[@linksgarage1985]

Please do!

[@artofthereal]

So, how did it turn out?

[@mudslinger150]

It turned out great! It really wakes the bike up in the low end, very pleased.

[@saulgradiz1234]

Hi sir I am in Louisville Ky and I want repair my Yamaha warrior 350 need the rebuild

[@linksgarage1985]

There are some good shops in Louisville that can fix you right up!

[@saulgradiz1234]

@@linksgarage1985 no sir nothing here

[@linksgarage1985]

@@saulgradiz1234 lots of shops here. Here is one example. www.ccpowersportslouisville.com/service-repair-atvs-motorcycles-utvs-dealership--service

[@snubz6188]

my jetted drz with 3x3 and full exhaust burbles and occasionally backfires on decel. does this mean it’s lean?

[@snubz6188]

i followed the instructions and installed everything according to my modifications and elevation. i don’t know what i did wrong

[@snubz6188]

@94SexyStang okay cool. thank you for the detailed reply i appreciate it.

[@Brandon.Ferrin]

At how many miles was your bike at when you did jd kit with exhaust and 3x3?

[@linksgarage1985]

I say it in the video. I think around 400

[@Brandon.Ferrin]

Okay thanks,, you got dope vids ! Keep it up

[@linksgarage1985]

@@Brandon.Ferrin many more to come! Thanks for watching!

[@stefanmargraf7878]

The problem is not to install the JD kit, the problem is to get the carburetor ou and in!

[@linksgarage1985]

For sure

[@dakotap.8317]

Those screw made me cuss for a solid hour, stripped two of the four but it’s also a 2016 not a 2022 lol

[@dakotap.8317]

But great video man explained it really well🤙🏻

[@linksgarage1985]

Damn bro. Sorry about that. I’ve heard people having nightmares. My shit was smooth. If it sucked, I would have showed it. Glad you got it done. Hopefully the video helped.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@dakotap.8317 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼