Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual

2-20 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
FRONT BRAKE
Bleed air from the brake system.
Squeeze and release the brake lever several times in rapid
succession and squeeze the lever fully without releasing it.
Loosen the air bleeder valve by turning it a quarter of a turn
so that the brake fluid runs into the receptacle, this will re-
move the tension of the brake lever causing it to touch the
handlebar grip. Then, close the air bleeder valve, pump and
squeeze the lever, and open the valve. Repeat this process
until the fluid flowing into the receptacle no longer contains
air bubbles.
NOTE:
While bleeding the brake system, replenish the brake fluid in the
reservoir as necessary. Make sure that there is always some
fluid visible in the reservoir.
Close the air bleeder valve, and disconnect the hose. Fill the
reservoir with brake fluid to the top of the inspection window.
Air bleeder valve: 7.5 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
Handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts chemi-
cally with paint, plastics, rubber materials, etc.
REAR BRAKE
The only difference between bleeding the front and rear brake is
that the rear master cylinder is actuated by a pedal.

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.)