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2006 DRZ400S - Rebuild Attempt

Started by steezin_and_wheezin, April 14, 2012, 02:10:17 PM

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steezin_and_wheezin

Well its done, didn't end exactly how i wanted it to, but its over. I'll be glad to have some more shop space and cheddah in my pocket. Update's below;

Update 6/3/12
2nd test fit went well! cams seated and chain was right on. I had the chain off the back guide and the front guide was installed incorrectly. I was torquing the head down, got the 4 inside the head, and 2 on the side. was snugging the 2 small nuts down that secure the cylinder to the studs on block. first tightened nicely then the second one just sheared off right in my hands!



Was sitting there miffed that i was going to have to undo all that i did and get the stud out, wait weeks for new stud to ship and then reinstall everything. My roommates family was in town, his older brother and i were talking and looking over the drz. right there he made an offer for the bike i couldn't refuse. I'm out of room, and brought home another cheap goped project this weekend. even after finishing the drz i don't think i would have come out as well as i did. Plus i am helping a good friend, I'm sure i'll get to jump on it next time i'm down in NC.

I've learn tons and got a little hands on time. Hopefully the knowledge i've gained will help me want to split the SuMo open and wrench around.

Thanks everyone for all the help, i'll be sure to update after he gets some time on it.

A last photo:


Update 6/4/12

I still kind of feel like I gave up on the project, but all in all- I don't have to hassle with selling on craigslist, worry about the possible bad valve guide, I made profit, learned lot, and am helping another friend. So I feel OK letting this one go as is.
if yer binders ain't squeakin, you ain't tweakin!

Tombstones81

made a profit, learned alot, had some fun..... no loss or giving up there!

Nice and lucky after a mishap!

now check ur PMs! hahaha
94 GS500
01 Engine
Personally repainted!  (Traded)

87 Honda VF700C Magna
(Super Magna)

steezin_and_wheezin

Didn't want to bump this, but wanted to close up my build. You are too right Tomb! I really did come out ahead with this project. Even though i didn't get to start and sell her.

Brad(roommates older brother) didn't even fix the stud!! haha just torqued everything, timed and filled with fluids. Ran great too, they put probably 500 miles on it. Mostly off road and some on getting from trail to trail. He has a newborn so the toy was first to go when. He sold it to another friend down in NC, he made a little bit and helped another friend in need. So that made me feel even better. My work help me, brad, and the newest owner!

Last photo of the whole(and extended family)


Now to finish the rest of these projects!!
if yer binders ain't squeakin, you ain't tweakin!

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