My only drawback with my DRZ is the lack of a 6th gear. Has anyone ever changed the tranny to a six-speed? Could it be economically feasible? I have 14/47 gearing- bottom end is perfect, top end too whiny on street. :crazy:
6th Gear Feasible?
Started by ZipFire, Apr 04 2006 07:45 PM
37 replies to this topic
Posted 04 April 2006 - 07:45 PM
My only drawback with my DRZ is the lack of a 6th gear. Has anyone ever changed the tranny to a six-speed? Could it be economically feasible? I have 14/47 gearing- bottom end is perfect, top end too whiny on street. :crazy:
Posted 04 April 2006 - 07:53 PM
Seems like a common complaint. Suzuki, are you listening????
They either need a sixth gear or the 5 sp should have a dual range. IMO the dual range would only add minimal weight and really extend the versatility of this bike.
I love riding mine on the street with stock gearing and I don't want to give that up for the necessary lower dirt gearing. A dual range tranny should eliminate that problem.
BJ
They either need a sixth gear or the 5 sp should have a dual range. IMO the dual range would only add minimal weight and really extend the versatility of this bike.
I love riding mine on the street with stock gearing and I don't want to give that up for the necessary lower dirt gearing. A dual range tranny should eliminate that problem.
BJ
Posted 04 April 2006 - 08:05 PM
The TT store sells the 6th gear add on kit... do a search for 6th gear overdrive kit... if you can't find it you can call Yoshimura and the phone guy there will know exactly what you need... :p Good luck...Yoshimura sales Customer Service 800.634.9166
Posted 04 April 2006 - 08:41 PM
OSITECH said:
The TT store sells the 6th gear add on kit... do a search for 6th gear overdrive kit... if you can't find it you can call Yoshimura and the phone guy there will know exactly what you need... :p Good luck...Yoshimura sales Customer Service 800.634.9166
Yea. And ositech is a superhero that can save a million dying children just by sneezing.
Posted 04 April 2006 - 08:54 PM
Gyro said:
Yea. And ositech is a superhero that can save a million dying children just by sneezing.
Aaah Aaah Aah Choo! :smirk:
Posted 04 April 2006 - 09:02 PM
OSITECH said:
The TT store sells the 6th gear add on kit... do a search for 6th gear overdrive kit... if you can't find it you can call Yoshimura and the phone guy there will know exactly what you need... :p Good luck...Yoshimura sales Customer Service 800.634.9166
Just a guess but I'd say you don't like Customer Sales at YOSH...Hey while you're at it...Call Customer Sales at BIG GUN...Oh and call that OBNOXIOUS woman at RonAyers "RETURNS" and tell her you want to return your 6th gear kit...
Posted 04 April 2006 - 09:12 PM
DaveI said:
Just a guess but I'd say you don't like Customer Sales at YOSH...Hey while you're at it...Call Customer Sales at BIG GUN...Oh and call that OBNOXIOUS woman at RonAyers "RETURNS" and tell her you want to return your 6th gear kit...
None of those guys can even come close to the unanimous personal service you get from Kibblewhite!
....................................kibblewhite's outstanding service dept! :smashpc:
Posted 05 April 2006 - 01:38 AM
Be patient, me and a buddy who has made trans gears are seriously looking into the possibility of a overdriven 5th, well more overdrive than stock. If someone could let me borrow their cases and trans I could say for sure if this is possible. I just need a teeny tiny bit of room in the case to make the ratio more overdriven.
Posted 05 April 2006 - 03:52 AM
Will the donor get the mod done for free due to his/her contribution?
Posted 05 April 2006 - 04:08 AM
That sounds like a fair trade. The project will not be quick nor do I promise it actually coming to fruition however.
Posted 05 April 2006 - 06:34 AM
ZipFire said:
My only drawback with my DRZ is the lack of a 6th gear. Has anyone ever changed the tranny to a six-speed? Could it be economically feasible? I have 14/47 gearing- bottom end is perfect, top end too whiny on street. :crazy:
6th would be great, but it's not going to happen.
Posted 05 April 2006 - 05:17 PM
OSITECH said:
The TT store sells the 6th gear add on kit... do a search for 6th gear overdrive kit... if you can't find it you can call Yoshimura and the phone guy there will know exactly what you need... :p Good luck...Yoshimura sales Customer Service 800.634.9166
Ha, ha- very funny stuff (but don't give up your day job!).
The reason I asked is because I just bought a new Harley Heritage Softail Classic with a five speed trans and the manufacture's accessory catalog has a 6 speed trans kit for it.
But I think I found a solution:
TE 450: Competition Enduro
Specifications
Engine
449cc 4-Stroke 4 valve DOHC
Liquid Cooled Single
Bore x Stroke
97 x 60.76 mm
Clutch / Transmission
Wet / Multiplate / 6 spd
Carburetion
41mm Keihin FCR
Brakes - F/R
260mm / 240mm
Suspension - F/R
50mm Marzoochi / Sachs
Dry Weight
237.7 lbs.
http://www.husqvarnausa.com/
However, I would never give up my DRZ. Got too attached while transforming it from meek performer to pretty awesome beast. :thumbsup:
Posted 05 April 2006 - 06:04 PM
Kind of funny that there is a six speed transmission available for the DRZ-110 but not one available for the 400.
Posted 06 April 2006 - 06:03 AM
So... whats this 6 gear overdrive? If its available, why are u complaining? :confused:
Posted 06 April 2006 - 07:05 AM
Actually a 6 speed isn't even needed, but a wide ratio 5 speed could do absolute wonders for this bike. pdawg :excuseme:
Posted 06 April 2006 - 07:33 AM
I had an '86 Yamaha XT350 with a 6speed tranny. There is no viable reason why Suzuki did not put a 6speed tranny in this bike. I am at a loss.
When I go riding, I need to ride about 1hr. north on the highway to get there (and 1hr. back. Duh.). Having the ability to cruise at 65-70 without the bike screaming to be shifted would be nice.
I sent in a Suzuki customer service survey when I got the bike and specified that I would like an RMZ450S with a 6speed tranny. Apparently they didn't value my opinion!!!
When I go riding, I need to ride about 1hr. north on the highway to get there (and 1hr. back. Duh.). Having the ability to cruise at 65-70 without the bike screaming to be shifted would be nice.
I sent in a Suzuki customer service survey when I got the bike and specified that I would like an RMZ450S with a 6speed tranny. Apparently they didn't value my opinion!!!
Posted 06 April 2006 - 07:51 AM
And what about my old Suzuki X-6 Hustler from the 60's.. :ride:
Ron W.
Ron W.
Posted 06 April 2006 - 03:40 PM
There are 3 bikes in my garage. KLX400, DR350 and KLX300. 2 out of 3 have 6 gears. Just not the one that really needs it. :excuseme:
I guess when Suzuki went from the DR to the DRZ they had to cut costs. :bonk:
I guess when Suzuki went from the DR to the DRZ they had to cut costs. :bonk:
Posted 06 April 2006 - 05:09 PM
It's probably because the motor started-out in a quad, just like the magnesium engine cases which are protected in the quad but are open to damage on the bike.
A 6 speed would be ideal, or a dual range transmission but really all the bike needs is a lower first and taller 5th or just one of them.
If the taller 5th idea won't work due to the cases then I wonder if 1st could be shortened? All I really want is the same first you get with 14/47 and the 5th with 15/41. Not a huge change but it would be nice.
Grant
A 6 speed would be ideal, or a dual range transmission but really all the bike needs is a lower first and taller 5th or just one of them.
If the taller 5th idea won't work due to the cases then I wonder if 1st could be shortened? All I really want is the same first you get with 14/47 and the 5th with 15/41. Not a huge change but it would be nice.
Grant
