Suzuki DRZ 3x3 Airbox Mod. Simple And Free!!!

[@dustinbono]

Heat the razor blade vs the plastic. Hot razor will cut through like butter. Also dont do this mod unless you have a jet kit bc its now going to run lean until you rejet the carb. Lean condition will actually loose power.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@dustinbono Yep. This was done with a video on an exhaust and a jet kit.

[@dustinbono]

@@linksgarage1985 right I heard you in your video just wanted to let others know who may have overlooked that and think doing the 3×3 will benefit them.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@dustinbono you’re right on man. Thank you!

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Nice garage bro! Flags and clean AF. Should show how to adjust the rear suspension next!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! I may do that!

[@faulk474]

@linksgarage1985, I also love your DRZ400 videos and have also subscirbed. When do you think you'll do a clean air mod and video of it on the bike? I get some oil in my airbox from wheelies and have been looking forward to a clean install for this modification. With your awesome attention to detail, I know you would do it right no doubt.

[@linksgarage1985]

I’ll look into that! Never did it .

[@zapster2412111]

HeatGun, Brilliant. I'm going to go do my three-by-three mod right now.

[@linksgarage1985]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@crypticreality8484]

How'd it go?

[@willnate35]

Loving your vids bro. I love your thought process, and your attention to detail. New sub and will be watching more of your vids as I'll be a new DRZ400SM owner soon. Take care and keep up the awesome work. Rick

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!! I appreciate that! Well I’ve got about 35 DRZ vids or so. Should be able to help! Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@willnate35]

@@linksgarage1985 You kiddin me, you did an amazing job with your vids so THANK YOU!!!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@willnate35 thanks dude!

[@faysalaxmed2965]

@@linksgarage1985 Thank

[@md8315]

Bro! all your stuff is gold. Thanks for all your help FR.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!!!!!!! Thanks man! Much more to come! I appreciate you watching.

[@jonathanart1992]

My question is this, what happens when you wash the motorcycle with high pressure water? The cut allows the entry of more air to the engine but also of water easily. I love your videos. Regards.

[@linksgarage1985]

Nah. It’s hidden under the seat. I’ve never had an issue

[@elyk9567]

Valid point. 3x3 is overkill anyways. Show me data that backs that large of an intake hole

[@linksgarage1985]

@@elyk9567 you don’t have to do it 🤣.

[@raulx.garcia9387]

I myself would just open up the airbox door and avoid deep water crossings. It's a motorcycle not a submarine. I would also yank the snorkel. That way you don't tear up your airbox. This would be in conjunction with a FMF Powercore and proper jetting.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@raulx.garcia9387 for sure. Both are great options.

[@raulx.garcia9387]

That's what I did to my 2015 WR250R then added a Wiseco programmer and a No Toil Superflow kit. After the bike was stolen I bought, titled and plated a 2021 WR450F. Uncorked it and kept the EPA ECU which I liked better than the Comp ECU. Unfortunately it does not have the internal gearing for the interstate. It's comfortable cruising speed is 50mph with 13/48 gearing, take it up to 60 and it is revving. I'm thinking about a DRZ400 for longer rides and lower maintenance and keeping the WR as my hot rod.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@raulx.garcia9387 can cruise at 65-70 all day in the DRZ. Or just re gear the WR. Those are great bikes!

[@_el.guapo_]

Do you have to do the rejet after that? I think this what they call stage 1?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@_el.guapo_ I’d recommend rejet and an exhaust

[@kyjelly5524]

Does that even do anything? I’ve ridden with my friend with the air box door off. We have the same bike, same weight and everything. Didn’t notice anything when we raced. I guessing you have to do all 3 together?

[@linksgarage1985]

After you do exhaust, and fuel, more air is needed. Yes. It’s best to run all 3. So to answer your question. Yes. It does. In conjunction with a rejet and exhaust. If you don’t do the other 2, it will run 2 lean. And you could potentially lose power. Thanks for watching!

[@rickkrenzelok5518]

Which jet kit does a person use after this? I looked but did not see

[@linksgarage1985]

Here’s a video. Good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZzRg2uaaql3o68si=fYeQlulvnTbUaPV6

[@JHSIGLER]

Hey man did you have to readjust the mixture on the carb after removing the charcoal canister? Took it off mine last night, and now the bike idles really rough and sputters out. I primed the carb and it ran a bit better, but as soon as i switch the petcock to "ON" it starts to idle rough and if i give it gas, it backfires super loud! Not sure what happened, I did exactly as the walkthrough says, remove canister, cap the bottom of the carb, and guide the tank relief hose down to the bottom of the bike. Didn't touch anything else. So not sure what the issue is, or if you had a similar problem when removing yours.

[@linksgarage1985]

My bike didn’t have a charcoal canister. That’s only California and Canada bikes I think. I did remove the pair valve. And yes. If you are opening up air box, you need an exhaust and to rejet the carb to make it run right.

[@JHSIGLER]

@@linksgarage1985 I assumed it had to do with emissions, so it makes sense, even though I'm in AZ, but the bike is probably originally from Cali. Bike is already re-jetted with a JD kit and has a MRD exhaust. I ended up figuring out that the vacuum line was disconnected from the petcock after i removed the tank. Bike's running fine now. Love your build! Gonna do the PAIR valve and a Raptor petcock next. 👍

[@linksgarage1985]

@@JHSIGLER hell yea! Thank you man. I appreciate you watching. Glad you got it fixed!

[@xxcamobuckxx7423]

are you able to do just the exhaust and not run with the re jetting kit and 3x3 box mod.

[@linksgarage1985]

You can. But it might not run great

[@xxcamobuckxx7423]

@@linksgarage1985 alright do you know if drilling the fuel screw plug out and the 3x3 box mod void the bikes warranty by chance

[@linksgarage1985]

@@xxcamobuckxx7423 no clue. Sorry.

[@xxcamobuckxx7423]

Thanks for your help you make really good content and love your bike

[@linksgarage1985]

@@xxcamobuckxx7423 thank you for watching I appreciate it!

[@toxictptoppowe4139]

You left the same filter?

[@linksgarage1985]

No. K&N

[@virtex_fadez4935]

I know this video was posted long time ago, but is it necessary for my drz sm, i have installed racing cams and custom exhaust, will it be needed?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@virtex_fadez4935 it’ll help big time

[@linksgarage1985]

@@virtex_fadez4935 does it have a different carb or is the stock carb jetted

[@georgeridings1110]

Thank you for the video

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks for watching!

[@tylerburtch3234]

Nice seems easy enough

[@linksgarage1985]

It is!!!

[@terlingua100]

Links garage. I like it.

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks Man!

[@keldonator]

Did you by chance do a before and after mpg?

[@linksgarage1985]

I didn’t. Sorry about that.

[@123lolshto]

Guys does it make any sense to make 3 by 3 air box with stock exhaust?

[@linksgarage1985]

Not really. I’d just remove snorkel.

[@rickthompson1422]

.......I'm going to do the 3 X 3 and rejet. I am not going to the expense of buying a new exhaust....just don't care to spend that much, etc. My bike is stock right now and I'm pretty happy with it's performance as is. Going to do minor mods only. 2023 S model....

[@fatmexicanjesus5645]

​@rickthompson1422 have you done the exhaust yet? 😂 it seems like the 3x3, a rejet and an exhaust are usually all done together.

[@weezadodson74]

Do you need to re jet with this mod?

[@linksgarage1985]

A jet is recommended. I have a video in that as well if you are interested. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@Ty-zw1fg]

Just wondering I have the 2009 Suzuki DRZ and I was concerned about water going into my airbox , I often ride in raining conditions . Is this something that I should be concerned about

[@linksgarage1985]

Negative. It’s on top.

[@ianmorin9824]

If you do this does it then need to be jetted?

[@linksgarage1985]

I’d recommend it. If not, it’ll be pretty lean.

[@ianmorin9824]

@@linksgarage1985 I did the 3X3 mod and the JD jet kit. Its bogging a lot, to the point where it will stall itself. I followed the directions perfectly, im not too sure what is wrong with it.

[@linksgarage1985]

@@ianmorin9824 turn the idle screw up

[@markphillips8121]

You can get white sharpies

[@aninh8509]

does this work on S version too ?

[@linksgarage1985]

Yes

[@alessandrocolletti4733]

doesn’t it run lean nowv

[@linksgarage1985]

@@alessandrocolletti4733 it would if you didn’t jet it

[@mattybrap]

What are the benefits of this please

[@linksgarage1985]

@@mattybrap more air

[@kdechene1022]

I took just my snorkel out and my bike died. Had to push it a mile back home. It would run, but eventually died with any throttle

[@linksgarage1985]

Weird. Shouldn’t do that

[@faysalaxmed2965]

Suzuki drs 400 sm timin no pawar

[@Climatecontroldoneright]

Great video!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!!!!!

[@CMGuavs]

Informative, but the audio levels for the music is way too HIGH.

[@rickthompson1422]

............general comment not about this video.......I wish creators did not add music. Unnecessary and many of us have hearing issues, but my comment is no reference to this video.....

[@linksgarage1985]

@@rickthompson1422good feedback. I’ll take it into consideration!

[@linksgarage1985]

Noted!