Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-17
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1
2
Count out 21 pins (20-pitch) on the drive chain and measure
the distance between the two points. If the distance exceeds
the service limit, replace the drive chain with a new one.
09900-20103: Vernier calipers
Drive chain 20-pitch length
Service Limit: 319.4 mm (12.57 in)
Loosen or tighten both chain adjusters 1 until there is 40 –
50 mm (1.6 – 2.0 in) of slack at the middle of the chain be-
tween the engine and rear sprockets as shown. The refer-
ence marks 2 on both sides of the swingarm and the edge of
each chain adjuster must be aligned to ensure that the front
and rear wheels are correctly aligned.
Drive chain slack: 40 – 50 mm (1.6 – 2.0 in)
After adjusting the drive chain, tighten the rear axle nut 3 to
the specified torque.
Rear axle nut:
100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft) .. for E-03, 28
110 N·m (11.0 kgf-m, 79.5 lb-ft) .. for the other countries
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING
Clean the drive chain with kerosine. If the drive chain tends to
rust quickly, the intervals must be shortened.
Do not use trichlene, gasoline or any similar fluids.
These fluids have too great a dissolving power for this
chain and, what is more important, they can damage
the O-rings (or seals) confining the grease in the bush-
ing to pin clearance. Remember, high durability comes
from the presence of grease in that clearance.
After cleaning and drying the chain, oil it with a heavyweight
engine oil.

Suzuki drz 400E Specifications

General

Displacement	398 cc
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (CDI)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	110/100-18
Engine Type	4-stroke, DOHC
Bore x Stroke	90.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Fuel System	Mikuni BSR36 carburetor
Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 L (2.6 US gallons)
Overall Width	825mm (32.5 inches)
Ground Clearance	315 mm (12.4 in)
Seat Height	935 mm (36.8 in.)
Curb Weight	138 kg (304 lbs)
Dry Weight	119 kg (262 lbs.)