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12-17-2009 03:21 PM
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Stator and Starter clutch LocTite fix
Erik Marquez
The DRZ has proven over many years to be a reliable platform, though there are a few have to, need to preventative maintenance areas.
This thread will address one of those areas. Stator and starter clutch fasteners. There has been history of the hex head fasteners that hold the stator to... 
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11-13-2009 11:04 AM
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How is the clutch itself activated?
Erik Marquez
The clutch lever is pulled in, moving the cable attached to the clutch release arm (Part 21)down on the clutch cover, it in turn rotates a clutch release cam shaft (part 20) in the cover that is just outboard of the clutch.. On that vertical shaft cam shaft is a cut out engagement part of...
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09-13-2009 08:09 AM
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DRZ Valve Clearance Check and Adjustment
Erik Marquez
NOTE: This How To white paper is just a guide; it does not replace a service manual, general mechanical knowledge, specific motorcycle repair experience and good old common sense. With the proper tools, some general experience and this guide most users will be able to successfully check...
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08-10-2009 03:26 PM
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08-09-2009 07:31 AM
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08-07-2009 09:38 AM
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Cooling system service
Erik Marquez
Use of a service manual is recommended. NOTE Technical papers found here and the factory service manual are not a replacement for common sense, general mechanical aptitude and at least some motorcycle specific maintenance experience.
The basic procedure described below will guide you...
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07-25-2009 11:23 AM
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About the DRZ history
Eddie Sisneros
POSTED in the DRZ forum, reprinted here.
DRZ and RMZ are completely different motorcycles.
there are/was 4 models of DRZ. S (dual sport),E (off road electric start),K or kicker (off road kick start only) and SM (17" street wheels, upside down forks,etc).
S was introduced in 2000...
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01-17-2009 08:46 AM
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Basic, Special and Home Made tools Just for the DRZ
Erik Marquez
Last Edited 02 MAR 2009 11:15
Like any mechanical assembly, it takes a collection of general hand tools, and some special use tools to work on the DRZ. The general tools can be supplemented with a wide range of optional items, ratchets and sockets in place of a simple combination...
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07-26-2008 07:10 AM
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Basic Oil Change walk through
Stupid-Rookie
G'day everyone,
I could never find an oil change thread with enough detail in it for a beginner. So I thought I'd make my own.
Let us begin:
1. To start with assemble the tools for the job.
You want the following
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07-05-2008 05:54 AM
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