The DRZ is Unrideable Now? (Crazy Sprocket Setup)

[@KeithPatterson369D]

Dudes! Always brake the rear sprocket nuts loose not the Allen bolts! You'll strip them everytime!

[@JohannesDalen]

Exactly!

[@johnstull9253]

Damn you'd thought they know that.... don't even know how to change a sprocket, and has how many subs? Shit I'd better start a KZbin channel.....

[@Tearnofear]

i mean thats common mechanic stuff. You always loose the nuts cause there is most-likely less friction compared to the bolt :)

[@joaomota4186]

Brake or break ? Legit question

[@KeithPatterson369D]

@@joaomota4186 it's Break! Brake is stopping! Break is broken! As broken loose!

[@drzrider3440]

FYI. Front sprockets are known for backing off on the DRZ. Most of us either use blue loktite or i personally torque it to 103. Has served me well for almost 50,000 miles now. Never had one come loose on me. I usually run 15/41 on my S model for most overall use. Idles down the freeway. Current gears are 14/44. Wheelie in 3rd fairly easy. Yoshimura RS2, hot cams and FCR 39mm pumper. Still rubs like new with almost 50,000 miles on her.

[@zuksami]

I'm looking to put a 41 rear on my 400s. Does the stock chain fit or will I need a different one?

[@keldonator]

I've heard suzuki updated the torque spec to 101ft lbs for front sprocket.

[@jasoncrowe8138]

Loctite R 608. Not regular red or blue. Check out the FAQ in thumper talk with statement from Loctite rep. 🤟

[@jasoncrowe8138]

​@@zuksami110 with a 41 is fine

[@jessecrawford2711]

There's nuts on the back of those bolts loosen the nut then turn the head.

[@wirebrush]

It would be so cool if someone built a rear hub with a sun gear setup for an overdrive similar to some of the old Honda trail bikes. There is a patent on it, but to my knowledge it's never been produced. It would be awesome for bikes like the DRZ and my plated XR 650R to be able to effectively be change the sprocket ratios with the turn of a knob on the hub and go from a good trail ratio to a good highway ratio.

[@ipunishyouu2]

how has this comment not got more traction! didnt even know that shit was invented!

[@joetroy2904]

Wouldn’t need to be a rear hub. Just change the 5th gear ratio. So 1-4 would still be torquey asf and then 5th gear would be your “overdrive”. Just a super tall 5th gear

[@blackburn36k]

Check out the 5° gear mod using drz's 3° driver and driven gears. I'm currently doing this.

[@musguelha14]

Who would've thunk it, It's not like there's literally tens of thousands of forum posts on the internet about DRZ gearing.

[@matthewbennett1409]

Also, could y’all do a 300 Dual Sport Shoot out, like Honda’s new CRF 300 and Kawasaki KLX300. I mean 300 is kinda a 2021 thing for these brands and I’m just curious if it is just hype or is it a step up from the 250s

[@michaelmcclanahan2860]

Looking at the new crf300l for my wife. I would love to see it

[@monkmoto1887]

It’s somewhere in between. It’s basically the same bike as the 250 but it feels slightly more punchy off the bottom

[@chrishart8548]

The 350 versions will be out after a few years then the 300 will be not as desirable. Maybe looking at a very reliable 34hp. Who wants the 250 version now with 22-23 hp. I see literally no downside to the 300 over the 250.

[@someguyontheinternet7165]

Idk about the CRF but the KLX is virtually identical components, with a negligible increase in power. The only real selling point is fuel injection so you don't have to deal with the headaches of carbs. If you're somewhere relatively flat, warm, and can ride year round id pick up a used 250. If plan to ride on days where you will have real cold starts, significant elevation changes, or if it'll be sitting through the winter than you might find the fuel injection to be worth the extra money.

[@autismion]

250s are kinda anemic on the highway. And carbed bikes will run a bit rich on higher altitudes, but none of the guys with carbed KTM 450s/500s I ride with even notice a difference going from 2000ft to 8000ft with the same carb setting. The suspension on those 300/250 dual sports really leaves something to be desired for harder offroad riding, but fine for learning. I could get my suspension revalved but it still wouldn't be as good as an actual enduro bike from the last 15 years

[@swpost3]

I like all of the “this is ridiculous” giggling going on here

[@elitegunslinger]

This is the same for a DRZ400E 14 47 is a more trail, 55 mph highway setup to get offroad; DRZ400S 15 44 is what you're looking for with a jet kit and 3x3 mod. I don't ride my DRZ400S on the highway, I'll be changing mine out for the 14 47 since most my riding is 55-65 when on road. There is a cheap chinesium FCR39 slant floating around, it'll provide additional torque but ruin your fuel economy (160 48 jets work well). Compromises and decisions need to be made.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Never liked shorter sprocket setups, I can't stand shifting all the time, the lower cruising speed capability on the highway, throws the speedo off in some cases etc. It always made more sense to me to just do motor work to add more power. Most of the time when you do that, if you did it right, you'll have to INCREASE the gearing, not decrease it. For $150 I'd buy a china copy FCR39 carb or find a Genuine that needs a rebuild, do the 3x3 mod, and boom, there's your snap. If I was on a shoestring budget I'd also pull off the top end, yank out the base gasket (use loctite 510 in place of a base gasket), port the head, and put it back together with new rings and a new headgasket, for a whopping $60 or so more, which would free up another 2-3HP. If you don't degree the cams you'll have a mid-top end screamer, degree them a few degrees advanced you'll have a stump puller for the trails.

[@JohannesDalen]

Good timing, I changed the sprockets on mine today. Went from stock 15/44 to 14/48 for trail fun!

[@stephenbyrne7569]

I have been running 14/49 for years on the trails. I like it.

[@JohannesDalen]

@@stephenbyrne7569 Thats good to hear, how is it on the road with that setup?

[@stephenbyrne7569]

@@JohannesDalen it will get up to 100kph but I usually cruise it at about 85. If I have to travel too far to get to the trail I will trailer it. Most of the riding I do is within 100klm.

[@stephenbyrne7569]

I bought the bike off my son who says he has had it up to 130kph.

[@JohannesDalen]

@@stephenbyrne7569 Thank you! 85 is more than enough :)

[@Fcool370]

I had 13 47 on my drz before and it was pretty ridiculous on the road, current have 15 47 and I like it

[@midwestcruising]

Takes a rip with the new sprockets Spite: *CYNICAL LAUGHTER*

[@scolombe1]

A friend of mine lost the front sprocket nut for his 96 or 97 Ninja zx6r somehow. Instead of replacing it, he put a bunch of rubber bands on it and rode it around that way for at least 2 summers. Worked fine 😂

[@russellborn515]

You probly figured it out already, but yeah, the speedo sensor is on the front wheel, so changing the sprocket doesn't affect it. Fun vid, I love watching you guys waste time on these bikes!

[@AcatGaming]

The gixxer looks like a Ducati streetfighter that was unfinished from the factory

[@MiamiJato]

Great combo for wheelies, wheelie the damm thing.........

[@linusspencer4622]

A friend of mine had an 11,70 sprocket setup. Unridable? Yes. Torque? Yes.

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

I guess the main question is how much time and money (if the average guy was spending it) do you two have to put into Spites DRZ to make it better at or as good in some cases as the little Gixxer you've been dumping on and purposely destroying since day one?

[@rogerf7265]

The rule of thumb is every tooth down on the front is equal to going up 3 in the rear. Just dropping one on the front would make a huge improvement. So essentially what you did was the same as going up 9 teeth in the rear….lol.

[@ryannafe9252]

But think of it this way: If all you really do is rip around suburban and rural areas, and never actually need to ride on roads with a speed limit of over 55mph, then this is actually a very solid mod because you get an 18.5% (!!!!!) increase in torque/acceleration and the engine will run much stronger at in-town speeds, and you can still go fast enough for the average county roads, and you don’t have to worry about getting speeding tickets.

[@JohannesDalen]

By the way, the loose front sprocket bolt is a widely known issue with the DRZ. That bolt should be a part of preride inspection before every ride.

[@yammienoob]

#justDRZthings

[@keldonator]

This is ridiculous 🤣🤣🤣

[@daltonv5206]

Unusable in Texas maybe. Our highways speed limit is 65. Regular road 55. Most folks cruise at 5 over. I wouldn't be looking at a lightweight dual sport for highway use though. Back road and off-road shenanigans 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@philipparana9225]

That road is by my house it's 65 no one goes under 80 I'm regular at 95

[@misternaem2103]

Are you from Texas because even I'd the speed lit is 65 we go 80-90 so idk where the heck you live lol. Most speed limits in Texas are at least 65-70

[@ruizinkpt]

"be reasonable when changing your sprockets"... Unless you have an MT-09 😂

[@JCrozier1]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@Motoboo_Marine]

Spite's laugh is just so wholesome

[@WilkoLV]

I went from a 46 15 to 43 14 in my 2003 DRZ400S and it's much much more usable. Doesn't sound like it's about to explode at 60 anymore..

[@mikejake6360]

Isn't that the same thing? 3.07 ratio?

[@sheridancowling6257]

This is the last year we in Australia get the DR-Z because as of 2021 we aren't allowed anything unless it has ABS on at least the front. This sucks as the Suzuki dealership I work in mostly sells DR-Zs.

[@artemusp.folgelmeyer4821]

Nice to live in a "nanny" country...I guess.

[@abluequaker5486]

I’m going from stock (15-41) to 15-42. Little changes - stock gearing is stock because it’s best in most situations. Mid but an all rounder.

[@TheWilsonAfterparty]

2 vids in 1 second wtf that’s crazy

[@NGeese]

I'm going to -1/+6 on my 600. Short track and wasn't even touching 5th on the straight with -1/+1, so that should get it sorted!

[@stevenconway8388]

I would have called you crazy at 45 teeth. What were you expecting at 47 teeth? You made a wheelie monster that tops at 60mph

[@chrishart8548]

13 and 48 and you're not even reaching 60mph unless it's at the point of valve bounce I like 14 & 43

[@Carado5150]

Thats good for 21/18 setup for trails​@chrishart8548

[@TTallon1]

Sprockets! A new idea from the 🍠 factory

[@Darkjazerant]

Yammie wearing a cap looks like the make a wish foundation kid who got to come to yammie HQ for the day

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Spite's such a purist. That sixth bolt would ride for another 25k miles.

[@BraappMalaysia]

Calm music and goofy video 😂

[@francoistaljaard8322]

My DRZ400 E, had the same setup. Also felt it was unusable, changed to 15 / 44

[@lukemcleavy1902]

I knew 2 videos in one day was to good to be true

[@MrAnonymule]

Yooooo, where did Whitney's video just go?

[@thearcticfox8231]

I noticed too, didn't get to watch it before it got privated.

[@sobuboss]

Don't mind me, I'm just gonna go make sure my sprocket nut is tight O.O

[@yz426ffam4]

The speedo reads off the front wheel, so speed is accurate

[@Mark-ou8nu]

Just change the front sprocket back to stock so you can use the same chain easily

[@benny33730]

Yeah yeah What he said

[@ChrisG1392]

Manufacturers just need to come out with more gears in these transmissions. 7-8 would be healthy. Half race gears and half highway gears

[@zachnance478]

I got a 2018 drz400sm..ive been riding around twisting my front counter sprocket with my hand for about a week ..no lie..lmfao im dying

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I love Partzilla.

[@jamesmcbride16]

I need the credit. Working on late Paul Walker drz400sm

[@dandil]

the best mod you could do to that thing is get some proper tires. those plastic shitkos will low side; get some proper stickies and it will blow your mind. do a 150 rear, 140 is also low side danger.

[@garydavis2265]

1in front equal 3 in the back,sorta. Divide the front sprocket into the rear sprocket and it gives you the gear ratio. Higher number,lower gearing. Lower number,higher gearing. Common knowledge 50 years ago,now people seem dumbfounded by this.

[@anthonyshaffer8824]

Got 14/54 on me stunted 600,was fun a first but any time on the high way is ridiculous,,so tired of it lol, cut tank + no mpg = too many gas stops. Going back down to a 48 rear.

[@grimace8560]

I have been looking for that sweet spot for my drz

[@Bruce_bianchi]

good luck on that quick link. I Snap them all the time on the supermoto

[@los2133]

What chain you run? I use pro taper forged on my sumo. 50+ hours of abuse no stretching or wear at all. Maybe buy a quality chain?

[@xabierolaizola1061]

Now u know what it's like to have a 125 in europe

[@Fearless154]

At least drz is accelerating quickly you cannot say the same about 125.

[@chrishart8548]

@@Fearless154 125 is probably not screaming as much though at the same speed.

[@Fearless154]

@@chrishart8548 Yes they're 125 tops at 65-70mph. At this speed you're on 6th gear hitting the redline.

[@jonv92]

I thought the music was going to put me to sleep lol

[@Trad-Am]

Running a 14-50 on my Husaberg Fe501, but it's almost 20 more hp, and 60lbs lighter.

[@svendragon8139]

Why didn't you race from a stop or slow speed?

[@Raymon1284]

Sumo is life! 😄

[@XFolf]

Oh, so the final ratio I have on my DRZ track bike now, huh....

[@kannermw]

An intelligent engineering approach would have involved comparing sprocket ratio proposed to original ratio to calculate percent increase. The same percentage can be used to understand impact on engine rpm at a given speed as it will need to increase the same amount. There is no free lunch. If you are changing ratios by more than 5% from how engineers designed it you are probably sacrificing too much of one thing for another. The real issue here is Suzuki is too cheap to redesign the DRZ with EFI and 6 speed transmission. Both of those things would make a huge improvement with fewer compromises.

[@keldonator]

21.5ft lb torque for rear sprocket and 101ft lb for front.

[@drzrider3440]

You should try 14/44. Its fun and still everyday usable.

[@sofiaw2601]

comfortable cruising speed?

[@ZacharyWoodfordPhoto]

Hey yams could you link the bolt kit brand that spike used? I feel like I’m being ripped off when buying bolt kits!

[@eastoncoy3245]

Agreed

[@pietjepuk9748]

Hahah I used to run 14-47 on my 50cc moped😂😂

[@villesoinine9634]

In finland we call that aavikkovälit

[@dxquinnno]

do a fcr39 swap video PLEASE

[@Alexanderyhwong]

Yammie: How come the video 7 excuses why your significant other don't ride (debunked) private?

[@Enorkyeoj]

Partzilla is the worst, itll say an items in stock then after paying itll say itll be in stock soon and when you call theyll say theres no exact time on instock but with in the next few months.

[@robertlynn2720]

9:39. Worst bleep in history. Lol

[@Trad-Am]

Just put a new 41T on the rear, and keep the 14t front.

[@villesoinine9634]

I also had my sprocket fingertight

[@thealienufo1]

I was thinking about gearing my DRZ for higher speed on the highway.

[@jeffbush1989]

1 tooth front sprocket =4 rear teeth

[@boamedt]

u guys did 2 vids today??? AWESOME just finished Whitney 's vid....she did great

[@malcolm_wright]

They just privated it😂

[@yammienoob]

@@malcolm_wright Meant to be one today and one tmrw! Whoops - blame Spite

[@malcolm_wright]

@@yammienoob no worries I'll just watch it again tomorrow 🤌

[@mathieusimard9950]

@@yammienoob that seems like an appropriate bike to perfect the wheelie skillzzzz

[@philipparana9225]

Lol you guys are getting passed on 2222 ahahaha

[@Loiczzr]

Also, loctite your stator bolt.

[@garydavis2265]

Break the sprocket nuts with the wheel still mounted on the bike.

[@lawakviralmalaysia173]

Can you make a content why brembo is so iconic in the world than other brand?is it just because it had won many championship..?or else? Thanks for reading this..from Malaysia..

[@sdranch2800]

From what I was always told 1 tooth up front is like 8 in the back.

[@mikga45]

1 tooth in front is the same as 3 in back, not 8.

[@AllTinglesASMR2]

cute music

[@Loiczzr]

The front sprocket coming loose then loosing oil is a know issue with tge drz. Put red loctict on the spine tgen put new sprocket.

[@sunsetdarkness0231]

Why did Whitney's video go private?

[@TheyCallMeCade]

Why did you private the excuses episode like 20 min after it dropped?

[@yammienoob]

That video is meant to go live tmrw, Spite accidentally scheduled both videos for today

[@tylergallegos1713]

You guys should engine swap the gixxer 250

[@dalesharpy9197]

Embrace your baldness JAMMIE PUBE!

[@quanganhnguyen6092]

Just starting to learn about bike maintenance, so what happens if u twist bolts in with too much torque (if thats a thing)?? and does it need to be super specific?

[@joshk2026]

Too much torque and you can destroy your threads. Not fun! I follow the torque specs on my bikes.

[@jonahraynebalaberda7455]

if it says a torque spec, make sure its set right. The vibrations of your engine can cause screws and bolts to rattle out. if you just changed your tire for the first time, you dont want that rattling off ;)

[@musguelha14]

Too loose it will back out, too tight you either break the bolt or mess up the threads or if you're lucky enough you can even do both.

[@mollimm9223]

just get a exstra gear for the drz 😂

[@garydavis2265]

Trail gearing on a sm??????

[@chrishart8548]

How does a sprocket change ever change role on acceleration?

[@zx6rkilla196]

This “ridiculous” sprocket setup is stock on all dirtbikes.

[@ritzevespa]

Dude ive got an xt 600 that does like 110 🙁 like overdrive

[@wirebrush]

A friend of mine had an xt 600 and I wish more bikes had the transmission gearing that bike had. Low enough in the first couple gears to be good on trails and tall enough in the top end to ride comfortably on the highway.

[@billiondollardan]

Why is everything massive and huge? Makes me feel inadequate

[@basedgigachad6606]

He’s gotta get rid of that fuckin thing man 🤣 pray for Yamaha to develop a WR300

[@davidroeder7299]

Needs a custom 5th gear thats super tall

[@kylejordan6484]

There are two aftermarket transmissions for the drz

[@jeffjohnon4223]

Just go bigger on the front one

[@datN.O.Colombiano]

Benelli Leoncino 500 Review???

[@bernardomotard]

It's shit, just save up a bit more and buy a real bike. One that bolts won't literally rattle off of.

[@LiveToLoop]

I run 15-44 on my Sm and it will hit 92mph

[@Sin_6R]

Maybe its just me it prob it cuz this is also random but i go on facebook market and if i come across a Busa....i send them a voice msg with the most obnoxious "MMMMMMMMBUUUUSA!!!". I get some good replies. Thats another vid you could do. (It came from facebook) ps in michigan you can get BUSAS for under 5gs

[@Ace01010]

Did you get that on camera… she says yeah, then proceeds not to show it…

[@bernardomotard]

Guys, what's the song from 4:35 onwards?

[@bob8086]

Before install * yeah it’ll do 70-80ish. After install yeah it does 70-80ish totally unusable

[@piccolocci]

Classic gutless as hell 400 😂

[@baseroom9]

@2:09 for the teeth numbers

[@garydavis2265]

This painful to watch

[@audiogarden21]

Really, what did you expect effectively changing 9 teeth my guy?

[@1969cmp]

😉