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A larger sprocket in front can give your bike "longer legs" for increased range, better fuel economy, and increased top-end speed. A smaller (less toothed) sprocket will make your bike crawl up anything and everything you throw it at.
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Do DRZs often get oil seal leaks? I can't tell whether my countershaft is leaking oil or if it's just a buildup of chain lube that I put on there but didn't get to wear in because of the carb issues.
Thumpertalk recommends putting some locktite or other anaerobic sealer on the splines of the shaft to reduce backlash (play) in the sprocket. the play supposedly causes the bushing to wear which apparently can F*** S*** up. The service manual recommends 79.5ft/lbs of torque to hold the nut on the counter shaft. Remember knowing is half the battle.
You're right, most entertaining sprocket change video ever
Only after about 5 minutes in, though!
Glad to see that you are back up and around man! Your daughter is adorable and made me laugh out loud. If I ever decide to change my front sprocket, I'll be re-watching this video for sure. "Hi future CDS!"
BEGIN TRANSMISSION TO FUTURE TIMELINE* Hey CDS, when installing a new/different sprocket, always remember the most critical part that I forgot to include in the video! If not, your engine may explode! The tip is to *TRANSMISSION LOST
My DR650 front sprocket has the same design and still wiggles loosely doesn't matter how tight you try to make it. Follow manufacturers spec and there won't be an issue. There has been a modification to the torque spec as of 2012 they went from 79.5 ft/lb to 105 ft/lb. It's in the owners manual as of 2012. either or the sprocket wont be going anywhere and won't do any damage to the splines on the shaft. Until next time, Ride safe :)
Beautiful family my man , you are blessed.
Best sprocket change video ever. Was looking at a few of sprocket and chain replacement and found yours. 😀
Entertaining and informative video, thank you! As soon as you were coming up on that roundabout, I knew right where you were. I lived in that part of the country for a long time. Took a big rig around that roundabout many times lol. Encountered too many idiots there to count lol.
I know it's old, but good video bro... That's a cool riding spot
Nice that was an entertaining tutorial on how to change your Broccoli! I like your style of wrenching!
Thanks for the video. Ive heard of this mod being common on dual sports but I never really understood the details.
I dropped a tooth on my front sprocket, and haven't looked back. 15 tooth was much more comfortable at highway speeds, but I'm off-road most often, and the 14 makes riding tight trails and hills much better.
I'm surprised you didn't loose the rear wheel but then take off the master link clearly visible in the video!
This reminds me of old KLR videos you did in the past, good stuff.
Thanks John! I sometimes miss those days. That bike was bulletproof.
Awesome as always lol you got my vote I recently did the front on mine as well
MrDuhfactor what do you say about the tightness of the bolt over the sprocket? It seemed pretty loose and you know what you're doing. It never came off, and the retainer plate kept it on there fine. I ask you, oh mechanical guru, because now the bike is making funky clickity clack sounds.
is the chain to tight?
Gamer guilder It ended up being that little clip thing that spaces the cover from the case. I actually just left the cover off for the last few rides... and depending on how much I like the 15t sprocket I might just keep it off.
On the other side of the state...doing white rim in moab this week if you want to go....thursday or friday. love your vids.
I went back the 15 up front as well. I started there, went to 14, then back to 15 for road travel Lower RPMs are good when cruising.
I'm going to go back to the 14t because I couldn't get the sprocket cover on with the 15t. However I think I might now have an oil seal leak. I seriously have the worst luck in the world right now.
Hahaha! Title does not lie. Most entertaining tutorial ever! :D
It would be helpful if you told us what size rear sprocket you are using. We really need to know both to understand what gearing you are running.
I like the editing on this video. Great job :)
1 tooth up front equals three in the rear. FYI. Look up Iron Jungle.com They have a calculator on there that I used to adjust my KLR back then.
I'm pretty sure there is a torque spec for that nut... and it's not hand tight... lol
I was thinking the same thing. That nut (not eveRide, the metal one) is probably very important.
ColoradoDualSport on the drz there is that plate behind holding the seal in so it may not be as big a deal as on other bikes... but the spec is 80 ft/lb. There really is no mechanical reason for the bolt to try to back off with the washer folded over. There may be some other engineering reason for it to be tighter. IIRC duhfactor was having a duh factor moment when it came time to put that front sprocket on so maybe he forgot to tighten it or maybe he just prefers it that way.
SOVA Rides that's good information. 80 ft/lb seems like a crap-ton on there, though. I worry about the sprocket mashing against the plate at that pressure, but if it's legit then I need to fix it. That area down there is making a funky sound, now... like a clicking when I come to a stop in neutral. This could possibly be the worst how-to video out there. Typical everide stuff :)
eveRide I just looked it up really fast and didn't even pay attention to year model. (and it was 79.5 which is odd by itself) I think the KLR is 96 (going from memory, might be wrong). But for the most part, sit on the bike, put your foot on the brake, and push as hard as you can on a decent wrench one good time and call it a day if you want it tight.
Klr is crazy tight.
I see the Rx was : a Sprocket Change & a Ride after, all feeling better...
Happy Broccoli !!!
Good Stuff ;)
Awesome flight of the conchords !!!! 🤣👍 you got a sub bro. Love your humor
i really enjoy my 15t front sproket, i also have the 47 rear for offroad use and a 44 for onroad use, what are you using for the rear? i saw that the 14t stock sprocket was way too low, i would be in 3rd gear before the end of an intersection
You had a master link. Why not not take that out to release the chain?
I just noticed that your are running the good old Kenda K270 again, just like the old KLR.
Front sprocket change is a MUST!!!!! I tossed the stock 15 tooth a longggggg time ago :D 14 toofffff FTW!!! :)
Yeah I was surprised to find that the 14t gets just about the same range as the 15t. Weird eh?!
@@eveRide That's because the gearing change decreases rpm's but increases load on the motor. So you're using nearly the same amount of gas to turn lower rpms but go the same speed as before. In short if you're looking for more top speed changing the gears is a option unless it's to the point the motor simply cannot reach redline due to resistance.
Basically at any given RPM's it takes a certain amount of energy to move the bike and the rider forward through the wind at 70mph. Changing the gearing affects the rpm's at that speed, but not the energy needed. It's no different than lugging up a hill in 2nd gear instead of winding out 1st gear.
Flight of the concords!!! And the most entertaining sprocket change. Awesome video!
Should have done the Counter Shaft loc-tite fix while you were changing the sprocket...
Everyone has their own way...On the KLR I use a little Locktite and rattle it gently with electric impact wrench. Impact wrench also works well for removal. Right or wrong, It seems to work well for me.
That was LEGEN -wait for it... DARY! Perhaps Dancing Finger could make some other cameos in videos again haha.
Oh he'll be back many times!
My Ninja 650 had the sprocket secured with the single nut like your DRZ does, but my DR650 actually has a sprocket retainer with three smaller bolts running through it. I'm a little curious what the pros/cons are to those two different types that made Suzuki change up like that. Side note, on my Ninja, that nut was so tight, I had to use a breaker bar on my largest socket wrench and immobilize the rear tire with a solid steel pipe. Definitely check those torque specs as it might have loosened up a bit with heavy use.
When you're putting on a new front sprocket, what I've found helps a lot is to slip the chain over the sprocket before putting the sprocket on the shaft. I wrestled with mine for a while before figuring that one out.
Ah yes, I remember that trick from the KLR days. All that sprocket changy stuff can be hard on the fingers! So many cogs and smashy things!
That nut being on hand tight was an assembly error, no doubt. You’re lucky you found it in time.
Silly Daddy, togs on backwards. If you were going to crash during the making of this tutorial at least you had a soft landing with that mattress. The best how to ever ride on.
My DR350 doesn't have a nut to hold the sprocket, it's a clip ring that needs a special set of pliers. But there is some play so I think that you have the metal bent over the nut, it wouldn't have to be that tight.
Yeah I figure if that thing ever failed, then no matter how tight that nut is on there-- it's coming off eventually.
Got a new one coming out tonight, hope you watch!
yeah there's something wrong with you.. good to see you in a good mood though. Can't wait for the day when you start teaching yourself how to flat track it around corners. aka crank the throttle, pitch the back end around and slide it through the corner.. don't know if your higher gearing will work with that though. wheel speed is key in doing stuff like that. now if you'll excuse me I need to go watch some old Fast Fridays Speedway racing to fulfill my flat track needs that just awoke with that comment.
Very nice Finger Dancing :)
Very nice work replacing that sprocket and very nice singing
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Love the dancing finger! So Entertaining!
"Because your so beautiful. Like a tree." You never cease to exceed expectations. Hehehe. Too funny.
I Need you opinion on a idea i had, I recently bought a 1979 cb750f and was wondering if I should do a series on me rebuilding it similar to Mr Duh Factor. would there be any interest in something like that
Love the cb750F. Rebuild video is a must
4 years later and no one is still interested...
Nice job my man. Happy broccoli and ride on.
Why isn't there a multiple like button ? :-(
I would definitely hit that Button till my mouse capitulates!!!
Really love your work and the blood, sweat and tears that you put in each and every video!
Keep it up and don't let life drag you down!
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland.
Chris ;-)
I just bought new tires, chain and sprockets for my XR. I ran into a major problem that has me so frustrated that I left the bike sitting for the past 2 weeks. The splines on my countershaft are half gone!!!! When I removed the front sprocket, it was so loose that it slid right off without removing the retainer. The engine needs to be removed and split to install a new shaft. Guess I'm finished riding for a while.
Ah man that is the worst luck ever! That's a big repair! :(
Excellent... 100% retention for me (as always).. haha
rofl! It's alllllll about that retention! Ah man I feel like a sellout ;)
I’m like 90-% sure I’m getting a drz next month. What’s good gearing for mostly dirt but some 55-60 mph riding? Also what tires? I had kenda track masters in my 450x. They were ok but I’m not a good rider So idk. Thanks guys.
Just did dirt wheel set on my SM. Went 14 47. Great offroad. But not good for anything over 60. Will try 15 47 next weekend. My sm wheels I run 15 39. And Cruz 75 all day. And still pulls good to 90. Will go faster but acceleration is slow. 3x3 mod only everything else is stock. Dirt tires are dunlop 606
@@chilldbox hi can it really cruise 75 with ease? With that setup,. I’m looking to buy this or the dr so I really want it to know
Anyone testing the ACT wide ratio gear kit
for the DRZ ? it give second,third and fourth 17% and the fifth 27% more top end.a chance to gear down secondary like the "DRZ E" and get the same "overdrive" the "DRZ S" use in fifth.
That sounds like a good kit to have!
Amazing tutorial Mr. Circle Hashtag Circle guy! I could watch you show how to make a sphere out of play-doh and laugh my @$$ off...
Love from Austin Tx, brother!!! Live long and ride safe.......
Hahaha, so many reasons to like this video, but I choose the Flight of the Concords Karaoke xD
So did the 15 tooth help with fuel range?
"A larger sprocket in front can give your bike "longer legs" for increased range, better fuel economy, and increased top-end speed. A smaller (less toothed) sprocket will make your bike crawl up anything and everything you throw it at."
This is simply backwards, lol.
Backwards? He replaced the front sprocket with one that had more teeth on it.
Hey what rear tire is that?
Do you have the FCR39MM carb?
Shouldent you change all 3 at once? Because they all wear together
3? I changed this out for a 180 mile round trip ride to the grand canyon. I think I'll be putting the 14t back on tomorrow, but yes, that is a good idea!
yah thats what i heard :p
Nice video man, whats your sprocket setup now? I went down to 14/47 recently but i'm thinking of going up a lil to 15/47 cause i lost a lot of top end.
I think it's 15-47, but I'm not 100% sure. When ***** and MrDuhfactor made my bike over last year I think they might have made the rear sprocket just a bit bigger for the gruntfactor.
What is your rear sprocket?
This made me such a happy brocoli!
Langor hahaa glad you liked it! :D
That's kinda scary that nut was only hand tight....guess that lock washer was doing its job well lol
I see that you don't oil your chain either. I don't unless there is rust and I don't ride when it is wet. So basically never.
Where did you get the gear?
What skid plate is that? And what did you use to put on the case savers.
I already have some case savers.
I used silicon adhesive to put the case savers on there. I just got the regular stuff at Home Depot and it has worked fine. As for the torque wrench, I need to get that checked out.
Hey bud, great to see your feeling better after that nasty flu!
I can't help but wonder if I'm the only one who thought that your kid made this video just that little bit more special?
Anyway, keep up the good work!
Thanks! My kiddos are my life :)
There should be a torque setting in the manual, but I hardly ever use my torque wrench, as it usually doesn't fit. However to tighten your front sprocket they do make sprocket tools that allow you to put counter tension on the drive shaft so you can tighten the sprocket nut. The tool isn't really necessary, like a lot of special tools, just makes the job easier. You really just need to make sure it is on there good. I'm positive that MrDuhfactor tightened that sucker good, but as with any part on and off road bike, nuts and bolts loosen with riding and all the abuse we put our bikes through! I found so many loose nuts and bolts during the Moab trip and took some time each day after riding to look over the bike and inspect for loose hardware. Finger dancing and riding over hazardous waste FTW!! "Happy... Broccoli!" lol super cute! Good stuff man! I wish all tutorials were as entertaining!!
Haha thanks Ness! Yeah I've gotta get back in there and I'll probably be throwing the 14t back on. The 15t was nice for the Torroweap distance, but it actually didn't improve gas mileage/range that much, and with the way I usually ride, I do like the low end grunt.
eveRide ADV This was the comment I was looking for. So your bike has the 14t front and a 48 rear? or 47 rear?
You in St George Utah?!
+NoEasyDay Gaming Yah!
+eveRide ADV awesome! I'm up in Salt Lake! I have a 2007 suzuki drz400sm. If I ever come down we should ride!
+NoEasyDay Gaming Sounds good! I might get up around there soon to do a little single track on the Alpine Loop. Nothing's planned yet, but I really want to before it gets cold!
Go +1 up front and go -2 on rear..
Singing was best part. 8/8 m8.
+XPWNZERX haha you gotta love Flight of the Conchords :D
Sprocket protection casing is bone dry which means the chain is bone dry,, why not put a smaller sprocket on the rear instead,
good job nice vid
2 tooth is a big jump, your first gear will be ruined for slow trails and low end pulling. 1 front = 3 to 4 teeth in rear.
what kind of rear tire was that
It's a Kenda K270... and I absolutely love it. I had it on my KLR and it was great, now I have on on the DRZ and it feels good on the road, good on the dirt, and even handles sand pretty good for a DS tire. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RURM2A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007RURM2A&linkCode=as2&tag=everide-20&linkId=OO74TWSIZTWGQTT4
im looking for a good tire cause i do allot of trail riding in west va on my 2010 crf450r and the rocks just eat it up and he little bit of road we ride on and that one looked good
I'd check out ***** 's channel for tires. He's done some good reviews of the longevity of different tires on his WR450. Higher power bikes go through tires like Oprah goes through M&Ms.
It seems that the counter shaft nut comes loose due to wear and need loctite to fix it, maybe we need Mr DuhFactor to confirm this. I am just now changing my sprockets and I found the counter shaft nut loose as well; after a little research, I found this: www.thumpertalk.com/topic/540670-counter-shaft-sprocket-loctite-fix/
+MrDuhFactor What is your input, if any?
aww your daughter is so cute
Save yourself some time and buy a torque wrench and torque it on to 79.5 lbs... I ripped my nut off (haha) and had to get a new countershaft.
Recommend a good slathering of JB-Weld and a few hundred pounds torque.
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80 foot pounds. Newer models say 100
if u cant work on ur bike, u have no business in the middle of the bush
Dude wash your bike lol
thumper talk this thumper talk that...how about a factory service manual... instead of trusting someone you don't even know.. factory manuals don't lie..or give out false info.
Actually the Suzuki DRZ400E Factory Manual has numerous errors, the worst of which is specifying 26Nm torque for the 6 Allen head bolts that hold the rotating magneto on. It’s a misprint, it should be 16Nm, and many people have sheared the heads off those Allen head bolts trying to get to 26Nm.
What a waste of 12 minutes.