Will the DRZ400SM Do 100MPH?

This video was performed in Mexico 🇲🇽. All speed runs/ wheelies were photoshopped and edited. Do not emulate anything I did. Ride at your own risk. I’m not a role model, just a dork with a dirtbike. Be safe!

[@markaurelius3119]

The best motorcycle content after 2008, after ds83 and nickgnaime and early stage of JakeTheGardensnake

[@linksgarage1985]

Holy crap. That’s a huge compliment. I appreciate it! Much more motovlogging this summer. Got some new microphones as well!

[@markaurelius3119]

@@linksgarage1985 you have an awesome energy, sense of humour. 100% match for me!) I hope I won't die at the front till the summer, dreaming of riding again :)

[@linksgarage1985]

@@markaurelius3119 huge thanks. You rock. 💪🏼

[@ricklauzn]

hi ! This is great but , been there done that my drz 400 run over 100 mph since a while , don t stop your great stuff 👍

[@max.b92]

Loving your drz videos. Keep it up

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!!

[@prudad]

I have a 2020 DRZ 400Sm & I also got mine in March! I'm glad I ran across your page, you seem really down to earth. I live in southern IN so your roads look almost identical to mine. Also, I felt your pain riding in sweatpants. I'm a car salesman so i wear my dress clothes all the time and i feel so weird riding a SM with basically a suit on lol. Love the mods you've done so far, a few i have done already and a few i will steal from you and use your install video's. Much love brother keep up the content

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you I appreciate it! Southern in is right across the bridge from me!

[@Partnerthedog]

I have the 2020 Sm also! Gray and blue model 💙

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

Appreciate the video man! I enjoy your humour quite a bit. I’m currently selling my KLR to acquire a DRZ400SM. Looking forward to losing it similarly to yours. Ride safe. New sub.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea!!!! Thank you!!!! I appreciate you watching.

[@terryerickson4697]

Great video looks like a fun road to ride on. About 25 degrees with the wind chill

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks man!!!!!!

[@maxwell9734]

Cool ride! Literally! Haha, I experienced that just the other day. T-shirt, sweatpants.. bandana. Brrrr! Haha, I rode into town and mailed some bills, hit the station for gas and the sun comes out, I had to sit there for a while and get warm! 😆. Now, it's long johns and three layers on top, ... and helmet. Mines still completely stock.. other than the removal of the Spark arrestor.. I hit 90 mph and still had 1/4 throttle left... Level freeway stretch. Got 1500 miles on it, bought it in May of this year. Man, you got some Sweet back roads! 💥💨

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! Thanks for watching brother! I appreciate it!

[@thebeardedplumber757]

Audio sounds good man. Nice ride

[@linksgarage1985]

I appreciate it!

[@markaurelius3119]

Okay, so I left you a comment yesterday. And today KZbin recommended this video and I had to subscribe. ≤I love pink motorcycles because I love having too much fun.≥ This one is golden🤣

[@markaurelius3119]

And great result doing 160

[@linksgarage1985]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the sub!

[@danielvance3713]

Turn the mercury 😂 ….can’t wait for the ride to work in the snow video.. keep them coming Linkavage !!

[@linksgarage1985]

You know it’s coming. Got many more filmed and ready to rip. 💪🏼

[@nickster686]

These riding videos are fucking sweet. Keep it up brother.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea man! Still trying to figure it out. I appreciate man! 💪🏼more ti come!

[@nickster686]

@@linksgarage1985 you’re doing great!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@nickster686 I appreciate the hell out of that!

[@ericweber1969]

Love the distillery tour idea, you gotta film that! I’d watch it.

[@linksgarage1985]

Will do!

[@farmlife3824]

I remember that bullfrog video from 2 years ago you have gone far since then keep it up 👍🏻

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea man!!!!!!!!!!! I appreciate that! Still shooting those frogs brother! 🐸

[@farmlife3824]

@@linksgarage1985 can you make more plz

[@linksgarage1985]

@@farmlife3824 frogs?

[@farmlife3824]

@@linksgarage1985 ye plz

[@linksgarage1985]

@@farmlife3824 I’ll see what I can do bro.

[@mrsmel269]

sick brother !!!!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you!!!!!

[@stepmy987]

Always great vlogs. Have you done any back/off road vids?

[@haveyounoticedtheshieldsar3467]

Kind of expensive but the "dragy" sensor is a cool gimmick for finding out your numbers and time. Nice to find out the actual numbers of this classic modern beast.

[@linksgarage1985]

It would be cool! But I don’t care that much. Haha 🤣. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@modshiftmotion]

Nice!

[@linksgarage1985]

Thank you! 💪🏼

[@vitalyyuro]

Hey do you have the file for the white thing that covers. So I can print one for my drz?

[@OM-sb2bd]

Nice run! I don’t like riding mine over 65. I’m tall, so my torso is just too much of a big sail at higher speeds. Did you keep the stock handlebar but add bar risers? ….

[@linksgarage1985]

Stock risers. I’m kinda tall as well. 6’1

[@OM-sb2bd]

@@linksgarage1985 cool … you mean Suzuki OEM risers?

[@linksgarage1985]

@@OM-sb2bd yes

[@Whatyoutakinbout]

Hey. Love the videos bro. Is it hard to put new hand grips on the drz?

[@linksgarage1985]

The clutch side is a breeze. The throttle side is an absolute bitch. It’s literally glued / fused to the throttle tube. Trust me. You’re not sliding it off. What I did, is cut it off with a razor. And I had to basically shave it down little by little until the new grip would fit. What I would do knowing what I know now, is just buy another throttle tube (cheap). And replace it and not even spend an hour cutting it off. Good luck. And thank you for watching!

[@Whatyoutakinbout]

@@linksgarage1985 thanks for the response brother. Yes I’ll do that very thing order another throttle tube right now. thanks for that info! Ride safe 🤙🏾

[@linksgarage1985]

@@Whatyoutakinbout same to you man! 💪🏼

[@dylanodoherty9702]

Hold on, have you done nitrous on the drz? Ima go digging for vids now brb

[@linksgarage1985]

Nope. No nitrous

[@imrelentless9577]

Hey out the door for a new 2023 drz 400sm what would u say the cost is here in FL? Also great videos u got a new sub. Also I hear something about carburetors or something about these bikes and it's stopping me from buying what's your opinion idk anything about them or if it's a simple quick fix every few years? Is it worth not getting the bike I'm new to SM. I used to be Supersport bike lol

[@linksgarage1985]

Man, I just made a video called can you daily a Supermoto. Check it out. Do not be afraid of a carb. Bikes have had them for over 100 years. And it’s purely mechanical and no electrical, or programming or computer crap to worry about. Do some research, the DRZ is a tried and true classic. Damn near bullet proof. I used to live in Daytona! I’d say new one is $7599 plus tax. That’s just a guess tho. Good luck! And thanks for the sub!

[@imrelentless9577]

@Link’s Garage no worries keep the content up and I will check the video out! I won't be worried then if it can last me 8 years plus or even more I'd be happy super sport bike are cool but u can't go off road and I wanna explore here down south off road lol. God bless you sir thanks again! :)

[@linksgarage1985]

@@imrelentless9577 been the same bike since 2005. Literally the same except graphics.

[@GODSWORD11]

I just paid $7100 out the door for my ‘24 in Florida. You can find some 23’s still on the floor for $6k or just over

[@GODSWORD11]

Motohunt is where I found mine after searching cycle trader

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

What gears and rear tire size are you running to get those soees at that rpm? Thanks

[@linksgarage1985]

Stock gearing and stock size tires. 120/70/17 front. Filming this, a 140/70/17 rear. Now a 150/60/17 rear. It’ll go faster now. Upgraded the exhaust. And it rips.

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

@@linksgarage1985 wow thank you. It seems like mine is at a lot higher rpm.

[@thesuzukimethod]

I geared mine down quite a bit, but it'll do ~87mph. The way this bike feels at that speed tho? I'm fine with never seeing triple digits on it. haha

[@linksgarage1985]

Yea. I understand that! Thanks for watching!

[@mfattomica3196]

144kph on knobby tires is the fastest I’ve been on my 400s.

[@linksgarage1985]

That’s fast!!!!

[@dawidbarczak4736]

what else can you do engine modifications ??

[@linksgarage1985]

Options are limitless.

[@dawidbarczak4736]

now check the differences on 89 fuel and what a great one tip for next movie ;)

[@matthewrylee8638]

My DRZ will indicate 110, so like 105 actual? I have an FCR, full Yoshi dual exhaust, pod air filter, and a 38t rear sprocket. I was completely tucked and it took a while to get to 110. I weigh a little over 200 lbs.

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea! All the mods! I’m a little over 200 also. Just a jet kit, a pipe and a airbox mod. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@DanielGoller]

Pod air filter with airbox removed? What jetting on that fcr? Also what filter? What length between carb and filter? (If any)

[@matthewrylee8638]

@@DanielGoller Yes the airbox is removed. Not sure about the jetting, I bought the bike from a guy who set it up. It for sure is on the rich side. The pod filter comes directly off the carb. The pod filter is a UNI 2 inch diameter.

[@sdqsdq6274]

haha mexico, good one amigo , tequila on me

[@Partnerthedog]

I've been 93mph on my drz400sm (2020)

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea

[@skatman3872]

I did 102 on my 23 drz400sm after exhaust, jet kit ,3x3 mod,wouldn't go any faster

[@linksgarage1985]

Hell yea

[@adams13f]

You still ride this bike?

[@linksgarage1985]

Yep

[@skatman3872]

Are your wheelies all in first gear

[@linksgarage1985]

None of them are in 1st gear

[@skatman3872]

@linksgarage1985 i Don't think.mine will do that in 2nd

[@linksgarage1985]

@@skatman3872 🤣

[@skatman3872]

@linksgarage1985 i guess im used to litre bikes,aprilia rf, bmws1000rr, gsxr1000, maybe i have to hit it harder

[@demachina9145]

Um, my DRZ SM speedo read 10% higher than actual speed. Try GPS app on your phone.

[@linksgarage1985]

GPS on phone is accurate to mine.

[@jimperry4420]

Does premium seem to make a difference?

[@linksgarage1985]

If I run regular for a week, and swap, I swear I can tell a difference!

[@jimperry4420]

@@linksgarage1985 I’ll try it and see.

[@shawnp.9516]

Crf450rl or this…. This is priced sooo good. I want a supermoto I’ll be on the roads more than dirt

[@linksgarage1985]

It’s a blast

[@shawnp.9516]

I got one!

[@linksgarage1985]

@@shawnp.9516 hell yea!!!!!!!!

[@rileyvosper411]

this, no maintenance, cheap ish, quick ish and fun.